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School zones return for Term Three
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this week…
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Cheap clothing costing our future – more plastics in our clothes than ever before
This month during ‘Plastic Free July,’ Star Mail dived its focus into everyday wear, with a look at how one Hills’ op shop has seen…
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Stunning stormy sunrise in Yellingbo
Keen local photographer Tracy Dasler captured a stunning stormy sunrise in Yellingbo. The sun made its ascendance at about 7.34am on Thursday 11 July, with…
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Drug consumption report reveals record highs while survey finds people don’t know where to turn for help
The 22nd report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program was released on Thursday 11 July, giving a recent snapshot of Australia’s drug use. The…
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Yarra Ranges Council approve revised Community Engagement Policy
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a revised Community Engagement Policy at the Tuesday 9 July council meeting. The Community Engagement Policy was first adopted in…
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Council flags over 3,000 trees needing pruning or removal
Yarra Ranges Council roadside assessments have identified over 3,000 trees needing pruning or removal with immediate works underway to address 200 hazardous trees and reduce…
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Belgrave sewer spill
A sewer spill with an unknown cause is currently being investigated and managed with work crews on site in waterways around Belgrave. South-East Water posted…
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Local footy fan reunites with heroes who saved his life
A Wantirna father is lucky to be alive after suffering a cardiac arrest while attending his son’s football training at Donvale Football Club. Fifty-three-year-old Paul…
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Veteran claims to be made easier with law changes
Military veterans will have fewer hoops to jump through to receive compensation for their years of service, as ex-serving personnel cautiously welcomed the planned changes.…
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FOGO review: Environmental outcomes positive but advocacy still needed
With six months passing since the introduction of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins in the Yarra Ranges, a mid-year review proved its effectiveness…
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Yarra Ranges Council continues to support calls for short-term rental regulation
Yarra Ranges Council has issued a statement on the management of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) and the impact it has on the region. Yarra Ranges…
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Multiple collisions in Monbulk, two cars towed away, one fled the scene
Wet weather caused several collisions on Tuesday along Monbulk Road. Residents in The Patch notified Star Mail regarding yet another collision on Monbulk Road, The…
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