News
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New owner sought for Grants Cafe
Sherbrooke’s much-loved picnic ground cafe is now closed, as Parks Victoria work behind the scenes to find a new operator to take the reins. The…
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New program launch for CFA: Emerald and Cockatoo trained to respond
Local CFA units in Cockatoo and Emerald will soon be operating in a new way in their areas, so if you are a local calling…
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Knox4Palestine welcomes recognition but calls for more action
Australia will formally recognise Palestinian statehood in a significant diplomatic step aimed at ending suffering and violence in Gaza, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on…
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Defibrillator donations for the heart of the community
Upwey Community Bank has donated two life-saving portable defibrillators to Belgrave Police Station, which are now available to both officers and the public. Senior Sergeant…
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Students prepare to sparkle in Schools Spectacular
Thousands of students from across the state are gearing up to take to one of Melbourne’s biggest stages as the State Schools Spectacular returns for…
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Police and CFA to host safe plate event
Belgrave Police, along with Belgrave CFA will be hosting a Safe Plate day on Sunday 31 August, between 11am and 2pm. People can come along…
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Mayor draws line in sand
A resident has stepped forward with another question on tiny homes to the council this week as Mayor Jim Child announced both a stop to…
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Kallista students booked in for fun
As part of Book Week celebrations from Saturday, 16 August to Saturday, 23 August, Star Mail reached out to a couple of local schools to…
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Archivist ensures Yarra Ranges’ musical history sings for centuries to come
The Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC) will enlist a professional archivist to digitise decades of music and cultural history and protect it from natural disasters.…
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Emerald Ambulance Auxiliary gets member boost
The Emerald Ambulance Auxiliary recently received a significant boost, welcoming six new community-minded locals to its committee, with the door always open for anyone interested…
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Train search leads to big tobacco bust in Upper Ferntree Gully
Thursday afternoon 14 August has seen transit police uncover a trove of illicit substances and three people arrested at a residential address in Upper Ferntree…
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Menzies Creek students winging it for Book Week
As part of the Book Week celebrations, Star Mail’s journalists reached out to several local schools to showcase their students’ favourite books and costumes for…