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Rocky Mountaineer Magic
For more than 30 years, Rocky Mountaineer has welcomed guests from around the world to experience luxury rail journeys through some of the most spectacular…
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To stay or go
Friday’s extreme fire conditions and statewide total fire ban has raised one question for many Yarra Ranges locals. ‘Should I stay or should I go?’…
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Edwards’ top Upper Yarra pics from 2025
Local photographer Graeme Edwards has shared his work with the Star Mail throughout the year. His excellent photography has featured in multiple editions, capturing the…
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Lilydale acts as relief hub for evacuees
Lilydale opened a relief centre, seeing evacuees make use of the space as they wait to learn the fates of their properties and townships. Cars,…
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Lilydale relief centre pivots to information only after weekend
Yarra Ranges Council has advised the community that the Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) opened at the Lilydale Highschool basketball stadium is now closed. Originally opened…
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Healesville remembers lost ambos
With the coming of January, the Healesville community pauses for a moment of recognition for two ambulance drivers who died on their way to attending…
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E-bike to blame for night time blaze in Warburton
An exploding E-bike battery ignited a fire in Warburton on 8 January, sending local CFA crews into a scramble to prevent a major bushfire. CFA…
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Quarry Lake still off limits for water acess
Knox Council has reminded residents via their news updates page that Quarry Lake is still hosting levels of bacteria considered risky to animal and human…
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Community bushfire sessions approach
Two free and vital bushfire prep sessions run by the local CFA in the Dandenong Ranges will go ahead this week. The Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire…
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Selby House shuts for first part of the year
A local community house has had to pivet after an unexpected closure, letting the community know via social media. Selby Community House has reported via…
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Recovery mission begins amid ongoing bushfire threat
Recovery efforts are ongoing in a region completely decimated by raging bushfires, though for many, the future remains uncertain. Two major Victorian bushfires are expected…
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Cold ash falls on Buxton
A resident in Buxton confirmed cold ash began to fall over the township early on Friday afternoon, but was hopeful it wouldn’t increase before the…
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