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Emerald SES respond to 30+ calls amid strong winds
Between midnight on Saturday 22 February and 11am on 24 February, VIC SES Emerald Unit volunteers were the busiest in the state, responding to more…
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Preserve the goodness at Belgrave Library
If you’ve ever wondered how to create delicious, probiotic-rich foods at home, ‘The Fermented Mother’ at Belgrave Library has just the event for you. Jessica…
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Sensor stops wine profits going up in smoke
A smoke sensor, which has the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars in lost wine production, developed by La Trobe University researchers after…
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Funding and promises for a CCTV network
More than a decade ago, the first of a network of CCTV cameras were promised to keep the community safe and deter crime in the…
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Ranges transport lack
Travelling from one side of the Yarra Ranges to the other, or even short distances within, can require hours or extensive costs if one does…
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Electoral reforms; the ‘right balance’ or ‘a major party stitch up’?
The Federal crossbench is crying out against new legislation passed in Parliament recently which altered the caps and disclosure requirements on electoral donations, with new…
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AFLW draftee helps mentor and guide local primary school students
Newly drafted AFLW player Georgia Knight made a special visit to Birmingham Primary School last week to present a signed jumper from her side. The…
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Emu eggs a challenge
Local artists of all kinds have been invited to step forward to paint emu eggs for an exhibition in April this year. The aptly named…
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Cricket club pays it forward
A catered lunch has been paid forward to a local food charity in Ferntree Gully this week after a last minute cancellation, displaying kindness and…
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Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix announces 2025 additions to International Women’s Day portrait series
Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix’s annual additions to her International Women’s Day (IWD) photographic portrait series have arrived, with an array of new names and faces…
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Penny’s petition prompts callout for CCTV camera concerns
Healesville resident Penny walked in through the Star Mail door with a petition in hand in December 2024, calling for the CCTV network in the…
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Food safety crucial during power outages
The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has released advice on how to safely store food during power outages and other emergencies after receiving an increase…