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Wild mushroom danger call after elderly woman’s death
The dangers of wild mushrooms must be more widely publicised after an elderly woman died from eating death caps she picked outside her home,...
Ex-nurse disqualified for prescription forgery and theft
A former Ferntree Gully enrolled nurse, Jordanna Bronstring, was reprimanded and disqualified from reapplying for her nursing registration for 12 months after being found...
How family violence prevention measures are being felt in the East
Following outrage at the rising number of family violence incidents and deaths, a raft of measures have been announced at a state and national...
Fire and frights from CFA
A haunted house with a twist saw volunteer firefighters transform into zombies and roam the halls of their fire station this Halloween, much to...
‘Pinchapoo’ pinches Honour Roll spot
“It's not work.
They say you don't work a day in your life if you do what you love…
and that’s what I do.”
Founder...
One billion containers reached on the first anniversary of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme
On the first anniversary of the introduction of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), the state is celebrating another major milestone.
One billion containers have been...
Yarra Ranges council election, votes so far
Local election results are just under a week away from final declarations for the Yarra Ranges and some seats look set, while others remain...
Community radio celebrates annual fundraiser
Community generosity has seen local radio station 3MDR exceed its fundraising target of $20,000 during the 'But wait, there’s more' themed radiothon for 2024....
Yarra Ranges Council convene to endorse 2023-24 Annual Report
Despite the current caretaker period as votes for Council elections continue to be counted, Yarra Ranges councillors convened on Tuesday 22 October to endorse...
CFA and council to carry out fire prevention burns in Cockatoo
The Cockatoo Rural Fire Brigade (CFA), in partnership with the local Council, will be carrying out planned burns in the third Avenue area on...
‘Beige spikes’ amidst food insecurity
Food insecurity remains firmly in the spotlight across the Yarra Ranges as demand for food relief continues and the continued strain is impacting how...
Chelsea Garden scoops global award
The Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda has been awarded the Outstanding Park Project of the Year by World Urban Parks.
The global recognition was announced...
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Victorian Government ramps up illicit tobacco regulation measures
Just a week after the Star Mail delved into the issue of the illicit tobacco trade, the Victorian Government has announced its measures to...
