News
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Early morning fire at Elephant Rock
In the early hours of Monday, 26 May, Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade, alongside several neighbouring brigades, responded to a fast-moving grass and scrub fire near…
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Cardinia unites for reconciliation
National Reconciliation Week was welcomed by art and dancing in Cardinia Shire as the community gathered to “bridge now to next.” On Tuesday, Cardinia Shire…
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Snippets
High Tea for refugees The Casey Grandmothers for Refugees group, alongside friends, will host a heart-warming Pleasant Sunday Afternoon and High Tea on Sunday 22…
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Coroner calls for better communication
Eastern Health has made a number of changes to communication and safety in their infant delivery processes after the tragic loss of a baby a…
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RACV says buckle up as seatbelt fines raise serious concerns
RACV is urging all Victorians to wear their seatbelts every time they are in a vehicle, following alarming new figures that show more than 8500…
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MPs respond to Vic Budget
With the Victorian State Budget handed down on Tuesday 20 May, the Star Mail reached out to MPs from across the local districts to share…
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Pharmacy pilot a win, health dollars remains steady across both budgets
In health funding for the nation’s budget investments, announcements have been made across the board to invest in Medicare bulk billing, urgent care clinics and…
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New funding targets soaring living costs
As the cost of living continues to put pressure on families across Victoria, the 2025 State Budget has delivered a message of hope, with a…
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Elias’s memory to honour those who serve
Victoria Police from near and far gathered in Belgrave last week with the family of a young police graduate to celebrate one of their own…
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Cultural burn back to Spadonis Reserve to revitalise species
A cultural burn took place at Spadonis Reserve as part of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Fire to resticks Program. Cultural burning is a cultural fire…
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Supreme Court denies appeal to reopen investigation into the 2006 death of Maroondah Hospital patient
A request to reopen a coronial investigation into the death of a Maroondah Hospital patient nearly 20 years ago has been denied by the Supreme…
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Pizza with purpose powers the Lantern Fest
Belgrave has come together to raise nearly $5000 for the Lantern Festival at a pizza night fundraiser led by chef Alex Palmer of Little Hendrix…












