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2026 Victorian state school terms
Parents, mark Wednesday 28 January in your diaries! That is the day government school students return to the classroom for 2026 after the long summer…
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Outsmart parcel pirates
As parcel volumes surge ahead, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a spike…
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Article about book on Warburton history one of the best arts stories
An exploration of the historical railways that shaped Warburton’s history was shortlisted for the 2024 Victorian Premier’s History Award. Nick Anchen’s 2023 book Whistles Through…
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A century of life, love, and resilience
Cranbourne East resident Dorothy Jones lives a century of life, love, and resilience. Residing in Langford Grange, she celebrated her 100-year-old milestone with her family…
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Flying high with OAM
Dr Colin Walker of Pearcedale has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List. The veterinarian…
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Chery Omoda musical chairs
It’s getting quite difficult to keep track of the constantly evolving brands and sub-brands within the giant Chinese Chery group. The most recent development is…
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Best arts articles: Top award for student’s climate change photo
A vibrant dandelion, with its petals stretching outwards, against a brilliant backdrop of colourful bokeh – this was the picture taken by an Upper Yarra…
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Jimny fun and games
Jimny: it’s all in the name. Since its get-go the quirky small Suzuki SUV has been on a ‘fun run’, on and off road. Last…
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Impressive SUV alternative
Although Korean carmaker SsangYong has been in the Australian market for the past 20 years it has never been able to get close to the…
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Cookbook oscars win cements itself in Star Mail history
A cookbook published by Signs Publishing Company in Warburton was named Best in the World at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards on 19 June. Food…
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Hyundai eye on the future
Ever been eyeballed by a car? Recently, while picking up a Hyundai test vehicle, I had the strange feeling the eyes (aka round headlamps with…
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Empowering exhibition coverage top arts article for Star Mail
The Star Mail’s standout arts coverage in 2025 included the article about the Body of Wellbeing Limited (BOWL)’s Body of Empowerment exhibition. The Body of…
