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Ferntree Gully CFA’s last living found member passes

80 years after the brigade was founded, the last living founding member of Ferntree Gully CFA has died, taking a wealth of knowledge with...

The Basin’s AFL star set for short retirement

Former Hawthorn star and The Basin junior player Liam Shiels' retirement didn’t last long, with AFL.com.au reporting he is set to reunite with his...

Dams nearing capacity, others overflowing

With heavy rain seemingly the norm at the moment, Star Mail took a look at the levels in Melbourne's dams. Across Melbourne Water’s 10 major...

High risk road safety period highlighted by Victoria Police

As the state enters an especially high-risk period for death and serious injury, Victoria Police has issued a critical road safety alert. Eleven lives were...

Labor enters third term

Daniel Andrews was returned by the voting public as Premier of Victoria for a historic third term, defying predictions of a tight contest with...

High-risk community members can get free RATs

Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are now available for priority and high-risk community members to collect at the Monbulk and Upwey Community Links. You are...

Remember to keep an eye out for your pets in vehicles

With summer approaching and the heat rising, it is wise to remember not to leave your animal in a hot car. When left in a...

CFA plans Emerald burn for Friday

Residents in Emerald and the surrounding area may see or smell smoke from a CFA planned burn on Friday 2 December. CFA firefighters are planning...

Blue-green algae risk for famers

Victoria's peak agriculture body has warned that recent flooding events combined with warmer weather conditions have produced favourable conditions for blue-green algae to thrive...

Grey skies can hide UV risks, warns SunSmart

Ultraviolet radiation (UV) levels are still ‘very high’ and putting people at risk despite Victoria recording high rainfall and cooler temperatures, SunSmart has warned. UV...

CFA ask residents tor register burn-offs

Fire and emergency service agencies are urging locals to register their burn-offs in preparation for fire season. Launched in 2020, the Fire Permits Victoria website...

New screening program helps identify mental health risks for pregnant women

The most likely time for a woman to develop a mental health problem is during pregnancy and In the first year after the baby...

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Local Sassafras star seeks community support for World Robotics Championships

Melbourne’s outer east robotic enthusiast, Jasper Van Eijk has been making waves in the world of robotics - proving age is just a number...