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Managing festive stress
Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times. While the festive season comes with expectations of fun family get-togethers, the reality can be…
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Be careful with Christmas leftovers
With a shortage of vets nationally and emergency veterinary hospitals already at capacity, vets are urging the public not to allow their pets to consume…
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Numerous stolen items in Healesville
Healesville Police are appealing for information on a few stolen items. ‘Terry’ the dinosaur was taken from a yard in Healesville between 8pm 17 December…
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Look for themed trimmings for your Christmas wrapping this year
Christmas shopping is all wrapped up for another year, the tree is up, all that is left to do is wrap the presents. But wrapping…
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Staying safe at Australia’s finest beaches
As we flock to the beach for the summer break, it’s important to make we know how to remain safe at the beach. In the…
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Why not make your Christmas table bloom this year
What better way to spruce up the Christmas cheer than bring in a lovely floral arrangement to your table. Ensure your house is looking its…
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The Chookhouse the Upper Yarra winner from Christmas Shop Window competition
Yarra Ranges Council’s Christmas Window Competition bought festive cheer across the shire this year, with four winners picked from Chirnside Park, Warburton, Sassafras and Monbulk.…
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Librarians love a good Christmas story
Children love festive story books and books make great stocking fillers. Here are six festive children’s books recommended by librarians. Pig the elf by Aaron…
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Pilot walks away from Coldstream plane crash
Firefighters and paramedics have responded to an aircraft crash in Coldstream after a pilot was forced to make an emergency landing. Star Mail understands the…
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Festive period brings increased fire risks
Between sipping wine by the fire and decorating the tree with multicoloured lights, Christmas is everyone’s favourite time of year. But with all that festive…
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Record sunburns prompt sun safe warning
Data showed that 2020–2021 had the highest number of sunburn presentations to emergency departments in the last four years. With the state’s health system already…
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Bang for your buck with these homemade crackers
It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat. But…