News
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‘Forgotten’ healthcare workers take action against privatisation
A push to privatise the employment of essential support workers at Eastern Health has been met with fierce opposition as employees say they feel “forgotten”…
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Council mayor now acting as a Justice of the Peace
The Yarra Ranges Council mayor Cr Jim Child is now a Justice of the Peace and is available for statutory declaration signing, affidavits and/or certifying…
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Yarra Ranges residents reminded to stay wary of snakes
People of the Yarra Ranges are being warned to stay vigilant of snakes this snake season. As temperatures rise, snakes become more active, emerging from…
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Snow fall forecast for Mount Donna Buang
Mount Donna Buang is expected to receive some snow this weekend, from 19 September through to 22 September. Four centimetres of snow will coat the…
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Sing For Unity in Healesville this Sunday
Yarra Valley community members are invited to a free event Sing For Unity. Sing For Unity is a worldwide musical movement for unity, peace and…
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Opening up on challenges
Following two articles in previous weeks, Star Mail delved into the Chin community, one of the ethnic groups in Myanmar, and the story of Healesville…
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Baby Wombat ‘Badger’ needs support
A local wildlife shelter is calling for support from community members. A wombat was found dead on Beachs Lane, Dixons Creek, on Saturday 30 August.…
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Reservoir fire outbreak
A grassfire broke out at Cardinia Reservoir, with smoke visible from surrounding communities and major roads on September 16. Emergency crews were called to the…
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Yarra Ranges residents reminded to stay weary of snakes
People of the Yarra Ranges are being warned to stay vigilant of snakes this snake season. As temperatures rise, snakes become more active, emerging from…
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Warburton Primary School looking for stall holders for its 150th
The Warburton Primary School is looking for stall holders for its 150th birthday celebration coming up on 19 October. The school will hold a community…
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Share your thoughts on Chirnside Park’s future
Community members are being asked to share their thoughts and ideas for Chirnside’s future with a new structure plan and local movement plan getting underway.…
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Registrations now open for Australia’s largest citizen science project
Spring has arrived and so has Australia’s favourite citizen science event. A national celebration of our diverse birdlife, from magpies and fairy-wrens to cockatoos, curlews…
