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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...
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...
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...
Eagle rescued in Monbulk
A wedge-tailed eagle in distress was rescued in Monbulk on Friday 14 February, by a dedicated team of volunteers from Vets for Compassion.
The...
Fire ban delays Monbulk bowlers semifinal
Monbulk's top Saturday bowling team was set for a semifinal match against Lilydale, but Total Fire Ban days over the weekend prevented play.
They...
Slippery roads lead to Monbulk crash
Late Tuesday afternoon, 18 February, members of the Kallista-The-Patch CFA responded to a vehicle accident on Monbulk Road. The conditions were made treacherous by...
CWA Night Ladyhawks open their doors
Monday 3 March will see the Lady Nighthawks open their doors to the community to show people what they are all about, kicking off...
Yarra Ranges facilities closed due to Extreme fire danger rating
Due to the Extreme Fire Danger rating for Saturday 22, Yarra Ranges Council has announced that Warburton Water World, Olinda Outdoor Pool, Arts Centre...
Interest rate cut set to shake up housing market
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has dropped interest rates to 4.1 per cent, down from 4.35 per cent, the first cut since November...
The best of friends
Knowing each other since they were only a few years old, the friendship of Gembrook’s Norm Smith and Harold Ramage is a time capsule...
New exhibition puts recycling to the forefront
‘Opt In’ is a new exhibition at the Hills Hub Emerald which has local artists putting a spotlight on recycling.
Participating artists created art...
Quarry Lake remains ‘no swim’
Ferntree Gully Quarry Reserve Lake has had ongoing water fluctuations since last year, with recent weekly testing showing water to still be unsafe for...
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Celebrate Parks Week with free community activities
Cardinia Shire Council will host a variety of free community activities throughout the Shire from Monday 3 to Monday 10 March to celebrate Parks...
