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2025’s top stories
In 2025, the Star Mail worked hard to cover the most important issues in the community to ensure people can stay informed and in touch…
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Call back to ‘Capturing the Yarra Ranges’
The Star Mail’s six-week ‘Capturing the Yarra Ranges’ campaign narrowed in on the dilapidated CCTV network in the region in 2025, proving a hotbed for…
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2025’s best pics from the view of the Valley
Stunning pictures aplenty featured in the pages of the Star Mail in 2025. Here is a selection of the best snaps from the year just…
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Daniel Sanders is the Upper Yarra Star Mail’s person of the year
Plenty of Upper Yarra locals achieved big things in 2025, but for the Star Mail, the success of Three Bridges’ Daniel “Chucky” Sanders has topped…
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Preparing kids to go back to school
Parents and guardians across Australia are gearing up for the back-to-school season. Whether it’s the first day of school or the start of a new…
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A century of optimism
PRECEDE He is a century old, but you wouldn’t notice it; he is as sharp as ever. Garfield’s Harry van den Broek is old enough…
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Saved from the Streets
PRECEDE: Retired gang members Mar and Moses Riek know firsthand how trapped life on the streets can feel, where escape seems impossible. In a heartfelt…
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Edwards’ top Upper Yarra pics from 2025
Local photographer Graeme Edwards has shared his work with the Star Mail throughout the year. His excellent photography has featured in multiple editions, capturing the…
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How a simple salt swap could reduce Aussies’ stroke risk
Aussies are being urged to shake things up in the kitchen and at the dinner table by making a simple swap that could reduce their…
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Call to include pets in bushfire plans
RSPCA Victoria and CFA are calling on Victorians to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, as Victoria faces an increased risk of fires this…
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Can you cure a hangover?
After seeing in the New Year you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people, nursing…
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It’s summer – time for a barbie
It’s summer, which means many things, but one of the best parts of the season is having a good old-fashioned Aussie barbecue. The sizzle of…
