News
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Transition period led to long-term delays in home care
The release of an additional 20,000 Home Care packages by the Federal Government was welcome news, but has highlighted just how long many older Australians…
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Lunar Eclipse
A local photographer, Greg Carrick, went out to Burkes Lookout in Mount Dandenong to capture the different phases of the Lunar Eclipse on 8 September.…
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Two different refugees’ stories
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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Date change for Belgrave Survival Day
A beloved community event and volunteer committee will see in 2026 with a new date to to better suit the people it serves and give…
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R.U.T.H run returns
The hills are calling once again, with the R.U.T.H. Run (Running Up That Hill) set to return in 2025 on September 21st at Birdsland Reserve,…
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Claim machete bins cost the government $325,000 is false
WHAT WAS CLAIMED Victoria’s machete disposal bins cost $325,000 each. OUR VERDICT False. The calculation method for the bin costs is incorrect. The government says…
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Margot St plans spark community backlash
Residents of a quiet Ferntree Gully street are raising concerns after learning a rooming house is proposed to be built at 6 Margot Street, which’s…
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A nighttime spotlighting event for youth will splash light on cryptic nocturnal creatures
Youth will have the chance to illuminate nocturnal animals after dark at the free Nocturnal Spotlighting event as part of the Birarrung Riverfest 2025. The…
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Wildlife-focused walk and talk in Seville
Come join Seville Community House and the Friends of the Creek for an upcoming wildlife-focused walk and talk. The Yarra Ranges Bushlands team will join…
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Lilydale Police searching for missing 13-year-old
Police have appealed for information as they search for a missing 13-year-old boy named Riley. He was last seen at 5.00pm on Sunday 7 September…
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Yarra Ranges Council highlights need for better State Government support
Yarra Ranges Council representatives joined alongside members from Outer Melbourne Councils (OMC) and community groups in late August to call upon the State Government to…
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Silvan planned burn complete
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have announced the Silvan – Silvan Reservoir East Candling planned burn has finished. The burn…
