Ranges Trader Star Mail
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New meet-up to care for carers
A new and vital support program will begin for Bayswater residents in October and November, giving carers of all kinds a chance to connect and…
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Upper Ferntree Gully Avid Theatre unleashes Reservoir Dogs
Ferntree Gully’s own Avid Theatre is set to electrify local audiences with an independent stage production of Quentin Tarantino’s cult classic Reservoir Dogs, running from…
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Nation pauses to honour Blue Ribbon Day
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) joined police forces across the country on Monday, 29 September, to pause and reflect on National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD),…
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A flush new start: campaign tackles ageing septic problems in Monbulk
Households and businesses across Monbulk are being encouraged to connect to the sewerage system and say goodbye to ageing septic tanks, boggy yards, unpleasant odours…
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Safety at the forefront of updated Knox homelessness policy
Knox City Council has updated its Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Policy at the Monday 29 September council meeting, with a view to refreshing an endorsed…
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Wattle Hall open day celebrates Seniors Festival
As part of this year’s Seniors Festival, Life Activities Club Knox is opening the doors of Wattle Hall in Ferntree Gully, for a special open…
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Megan missing since 29 Sept
Police are appealing for public help to find 13-year-old Megan, who hasn’t been seen since Monday night, 29 September. She was last spotted around 9.30pm…
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Black Saturday survivor’s plea to ‘Get Fire Ready’ this summer
A Black Saturday survivor who lost his wife and son has warned of community complacency as Victoria heads into a high fire risk summer season.…
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Companies fined $65,000 for putting workers at risk of falls
WAM Homes Pty Ltd and Wanjia Metal Works Pty Ltd were sentenced in the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Friday 19 September after pleading guilty to…
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Homelessness linked to tragic death
A report from the Coroners Court of Victoria has revealed the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of 47-year-old Jay Joseph Harrison. At the time of…
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Still time left to enter in the Biodiversity Blitz
There’s still time left to enter the 2025 Biodiversity Blitz to take the Yarra Ranges to the win. September is biodiversity month and the Yarra…
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‘Spectre of self-sacrifice’: Remembering Tony Clarke
Australia will recognise the sacrifice of police officers this National Police Remembrance Day on 29 September. 2025 has been a significant year for the police…
