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Stay Healthy and Connected this Christmas
Lifeline is reminding Australians that it is completely normal to be feeling isolated, worried or unsettled this time of year, with increased pressures all around…
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Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread
This wonderful shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has the most delightful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added lemon…
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A crafty cardboard Christmas village
A hand crafted Christmas village made entirely from cardboard took Barbara Fergusson hours to craft. Taking up her entire kitchen table, there’s something to spot…
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Bureau of Meteorology releases early Christmas Day forecast
A stormy Christmas Day is possible for much of eastern Australia, according to an early forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology. With Christmas still a…
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From us to you, happy holidays
As another year draws to a close, the team at Star Mail wish each and every one of our readers, advertisers and contributors a very…
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Be merry and let someone else wash up
Dining out for Christmas has become increasingly popular for several reasons, reflecting changing lifestyles, societal shifts, and evolving attitudes toward the holiday season. Here are…
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Don’t forget your Pet this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, it’s time to consider the perfect Christmas gifts for your beloved furry companions and, if you are so inclined and…
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Give the gift of experiences this Christmas
Hate shopping for pressies for friends and family? Here are a range of options for experiences you can easily purchase online. 1. For the artsy…
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RSPCA tips for keeping pets safe this Christmas
Ahead of Christmas this year RSPCA is sharing top tips to keep our furry friends safe this Christmas. As thousands of pets and their families…
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Community links close Friday 22 December for holiday break
Please note that all Yarra Ranges Community Links will be closing at 12 noon on Friday, 22 December. Following this, the Lilydale Community Link will…
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Letter to the Editor from the Salvation Army
Dear Editor As Christmas fast approaches, so will the point of crisis for many people struggling to make ends meet. Christmas is the busiest time…
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Green gift wrapping ideas
Christmas – signifies a wrap up of another year, but it also means the wrapping of gifts. With lots of gifts comes lots of wrapping…