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Hills Ukulele Festival returns on Saturday 20 May and Sunday 21 May
Featuring international guests, local artists and workshops for the local community to take part in, Emerald Primary School will become the stage for the Hills…
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Emerald Ladies Probus Club still going strong after 35 yeasr
The Emerald Ladies Probus Club will be celebrating 35 years of existence in “friendship, fellowship, fun” this May. The Star Mail caught up with the…
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Federal Government cracks down on vaping
The Australian Government announced changes in an attempt to stamp out the use of vapes and discourage a switch to smoking as lung cancer continues…
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Give blood in Upwey this May
A pop-up blood donor centre will pop up in late May throughout Upwey. “One in three people in Upwey will need blood during their lives…
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Coca-Cola Europacific irecalls Barista Bros dairy drinks
Coca-Cola Europacific is recalling Barista Bros Double Espresso, Iced Chocolate, Espresso and Mocha (500ml and 700ml bottles), which have a best before 30 September 2023…
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Celebrating national volunteer week
Around two million, or 42.1 per cent, of Victorians over the age of 15 volunteering time and skills and contribute around 58.1 billion dollars per…
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Wearing teal for Tourettes
Pakenham resident Sophie Stack has lived with Tourette Syndrome — a neurological condition typified by involuntary, repetitive movements or ‘tics’ — since she was five…
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Monbulk teacher and students recognised for sustainability push
Students’ and a teachers’ commitment to taking sustainable action at Monbulk Primary School has landed them nominations as finalists for the 20223 ResourceSmart Schools Awards.…
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After April pause, cash rate rise returns
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) returned to a cash rate rise in May after last month’s pause. The cash rate has risen by 25…
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Victorian ambulances found taking too long
Ambulance response times continue to lag across the state, with new data showing it takes more than 15 minutes to respond to one third of…
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Olinda-Monbulk Road closed until 7pm
Olinda-Monbulk Road is closed today until 7pm between Invermay and Monbulk Roads for tree works, according to VicTraffic. “Olinda-Monbulk Road, Monbulk closed between Invermay and…
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Telecommunications issues in the Dandenongs highlighted to Shaodw Minister
At the invitation of Casey MP Aaron Violi, Shadow Minister for Communications David Coleman visited the Dandenong Ranges on Thursday 27 April, meeting with locals…












