News
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Tecoma Market rests in 2025
Organisers of the beloved Tecoma Twilight Ethical Market have announced the event will not run in 2025, the decision comes after careful reflection by the…
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What to do when you see stray livestock
If you see livestock wandering in the Yarra Ranges, call Victoria Police on 000 if there’s an immediate safety or road hazard, or contact Yarra…
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Ferntree Gully welcomes probus for retirees
With more than 1400 Probus Clubs across Australia offering retirees a chance to stay socially active and connected, Ferntree Gully has officially joined the fold…
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RSL receives lifeline with heart
A massive and heartfelt lifeline for a local RSL has been donated in an earnest gesture that will pave the way to vital work for…
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30 years of care and compassion
A Ferntree Gully resident is marking a remarkable milestone, during this year’s Foster Care Week, Sunday 14 to Saturday 20 September. Over three decades, Deanne…
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School holiday activities in Yarra Ranges
Enjoy a range of school holiday activities provided by Yarra Ranges Council and community providers for children aged 0 to 14 years. From story time…
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Emerald residents demand feeding signs
Some residents in Emerald have reached out to Star Mail, raising their frustration over the lack of signage warning against feeding cockatoos in the area,…
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Enjoy the outdoors safely these school holidays
The spring school holidays are the perfect time to get back into the great outdoors, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging community members to plan…
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CFA urges Victoria to Get Fire Ready
CFA is urging Victorians to Get Fire Ready with more than 500 brigades across the state hosting an event this October to help communities prepare…
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‘Cascading, compounding, concurrent’; climate risks consolidated in daunting national assessment
The Australian Climate Service has released a daunting National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA), modelling the impacts if average global temperatures rise by 1.5, two and…
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Sherbrooke Road and Owen St shut due to storm
Sherbrooke Road and Owen Street in Kallista remain closed after strong winds brought down trees and powerlines in the area. Police are currently on site,…
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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”…