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Port Phillip region residual fire risk reaches 89 per cent
Victoria’s Bushfire Risk Management Report for 2022-2023, released on 20 December last year, has detailed the efforts that went into bushfire management for the year…
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Ferntree Gully man arrested after fleeing from car crash in Clayton
A Ferntree Gully man was arrested in Clayton on Tuesday 9 January after calling an Uber to try and get away from police. After crashing…
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Paying it forward, spreading kindness in 2024
Paying it forward On 3 January, at approximately 2.50pm at the Mt Evelyn IGA supermarket my wife and I were shopping for a couple of…
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Recall of laptop charger sold at Officeworks
A fault which may break a laptop charger sold at Officeworks and put consumers at risk of an electric shock has prompted a recall of…
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Tealights sold at The Reject Shop recalled
There has been a recall of an array of different flameless LED tealight products sold at The Reject Shop stores across the country. The battery…
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New Knox Library fit to rival Alexandria
Scheduled to open in March 2024, construction of the new Knox Library is making progress. The new Library’s Key design features include: A garden room,…
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Over 9,000 Ford Mustangs recalled due to brake fluid light concern
Ford is recalling 9194 2019 to 2023 Ford Mustangs due to an issue with a warning light. Due to a software issue, the brake fluid…
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Funding boost aims to make finding kinder spaces easier
The Victorian Government, just before Christmas, announced an increase in funding to expand the Central Registration and Enrolment Schemes (CRES) Administrative Support Grants program to…
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State government pledges to eradicate invasive fire ants
Just before the New Year, the state government announced $69.7 million to help the national fight against the Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA); one of…
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2023 in headlines
2023 brought with it many news stories from the Dandenong Ranges and the foothills. The Star Mail has collated the most notable of the year.…
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Locals urged to make the most of hard waste and bundled branches collection
By disposing of old appliances, bulky items and branches, Yarra Ranges residents are being encouraged to make the most of their annual hard waste and…
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Number of animal cruelty rises across Yarra Ranges
Reports of horse-related cruelty in the Yarra Ranges topped the rankings across the state last financial year, something RSPCA Victoria would like to see improve…