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Fire on Puffing Billy trestle bridge
Police are investigating the cause of a small fire on the Puffing Billy Railway Trestle Bridge this morning. Emergency services were called to the bridge…
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Covid’s homelessness crisis
The CEO of a charity that supports homeless people has warned that Covid-19 could exacerbate what is already a serious problem in the Yarra Ranges.…
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Care for Year 12s
The return to school was made even better for Year 12 students at Emerald Secondary College last week, as they also received care packages from…
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Taking a look at book habits
To help celebrate Book Week (17-23 October), the Star Mail sent out photographer Stewart Chambers to gain insight into the community’s reading habits. We asked…
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Time to talk about big cats
The creator of a podcast that investigates black panthers is particularly interested in hearing stories from the Yarra Ranges. Missing Panther is a podcast created…
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Get some gardening help
With many people being reintroduced to their gardens during Covid-19 lockdowns, the team at the Cockatoo Community House is looking to support local gardeners. The…
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Snakes slither into spring
Yarra Ranges residents are being urged to keep an eye out for snakes, as warmer weather sees them emerge from winter hibernation. Department of Environment,…
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The Round-up
School zones in operation As eager students swap Zoom calls for the classroom, Victoria Police is urging drivers to take extra care in and around…
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Mickey the yellow-bellied glider
Emerald’s Geoff Sands captured an incredibly-timed shot of a yellow-bellied glider taken when he and his late wife, Elaine, raised it many years ago. The…
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Local serviceman honoured
The Mt Evelyn RSL marked the 50th anniversary of the death of Mt Evelyn serviceman Garry Willoughby on 8 October. It was the last of…
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Glenda’s world of adventure
Covid-19 may have stopped international travel, but a new book is allowing people’s minds to be taken on an overseas journey. The World Is Your…
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Kodachrome history applauded
An Ferntree Gully photographer’s work has been shortlisted in the Victorian Premier History Award, for an incredibly unique collection of Kodachrome images. Nick Anchen’s Visions…
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