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A landscape of summer
From the blood red of the sun to a dusting of fog over the Yarra Valley, summer has brought with it all conditions. Fires raging…
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Building a better, stronger health system for all Victorians
The State Government is set to deliver Victorians a better-connected health system – one that ensures patients get the care they need, sooner, and in…
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Angliss Hospital ICU closure sparks concern for staff and local families
Community members and hospital staff are staggering after the announcement that the Upper Ferntree Gully’s Angliss Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will close later this…
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Bird feeders beware: Grants Grounds for concern
Grants Picnic Ground, nestled in the Dandenong Ranges, had long been a popular spot for nature lovers, tourists and birdwatchers alike. However, recent concerns raised…
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Funding for emergency services finally expanded after desperate calls from volunteers
Christmas came early for the hard-working emergency services volunteers in the community with the announcement of a raft of funding changes Announced on 13 December,…
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Kallista couple plead guilty to animal cruelty, both fined $2000
A Kallista couple pleaded guilty to animal cruelty offences after allowing a heifer to get stuck in mud up to its neck and not treating…
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A wew quest begins as ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ returns to Belgrave Library
Belgrave Library is set to welcome both new and seasoned players to a fresh campaign of Dungeons and Dragons, the famous tabletop role-playing game, starting…
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Kate Tannin’s journey from Ferntree Gully to Fiji
A Ferntree Gully social work student is among the three Charles Sturt University (CSU) students selected for the prestigious New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholarship for…
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Special Olympics Club receives grant for bocce court improvements
Special Olympics Australia’s (Knox) Melbourne Eastern Ranges has received a vital funding boost from the State Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program, enabling the not-for-profit organisation…
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Asbestos spill in Kallista
Kallista was the site of a road closure and clean up as asbestos was reported dumped by local CFA on Friday 10 January. The asbestos…
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Great capture by Emerald twitcher
An twitching enthusiast who resides in Emerald sent in a lovely shot of a Spotted Pardalote to the Star Mail on the afternoon of Friday…
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Water you waiting for? fun awaits at Belgrave Library
Get ready for a splishy, splashy adventure this school holidays at Belgrave Library, where young children can cool down and enjoy a morning of fun-filled…
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