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Cr Lisa Cooper elected Mayor
Cr Lisa Cooper has been elected as Mayor of Knox City Council, with Cr Glen Atwell to serve as Deputy Mayor for the next year.…
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Gareth Ward elected to Chandler Ward councillor role
Gareth Ward has been elected as the successful candidate for Yarra Ranges Council’s Chandler Ward. Cr Ward beat out Belinda Grooby and Ashley Hansen to…
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Peter McIlwain elected Councillor for Lyster Ward
Peter McIlwain has been elected as the new Councillor for Lyster Ward, winning the recent council election against Mick Spruhan and Divesh Sareen. In a…
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Lock up to stop thieves and burglars this weekend
Victoria Police is urging the community to lock home and vehicle doors this summer, as new police intelligence reveals aggravated burglaries and car thefts have…
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You asked for a sign – God
Belgrave South Baptist Church have recently reinstalled its beloved message board after it was taken out by a tree fall around 18 months ago. The…
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Yamaha recalls almost 2500 motorbikes
The Yamaha Motor Company has issued recalls affecting 2451 motorbikes due to an issue with the clutch. 724 2022 to 2024 XTZ690/D – Tenere/Tenere World…
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Yarra Ranges, Maroondah councils receive grants to support diverse kindergarteners
The Victorian Government is supporting more children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to access and attend kindergarten. Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn announced…
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Get involved in Yarra Ranges Council’s engagement for Council Plan
Stage three of Yarra Ranges Council’s engagement on the Council Plan 2025-29 is now open until 15 December as Yarra Ranges Council now want to…
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America’s legacy drives forward
Rotary Club of Emerald and District announced the return of its highly anticipated All American Car Rally & Swap Meet. The event unfolds at Gembrook…
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Eight-year-old citizen scientist captures rare Growling Grass Frog call in the Yarra Valley
An exciting scientific discovery was made when eight-year-old, Alice Dutton, a budding citizen scientist from Tecoma, recorded the call of the threatened Growling Grass Frog…
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Victorian Government ramps up illicit tobacco regulation measures
Just a week after the Star Mail delved into the issue of the illicit tobacco trade, the Victorian Government has announced its measures to improve…
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Saint Ergo amps up
Complicated feelings, hard work and a continued passion for arts and advocacy have seen a long-standing presence in the marginalised music community take out a…