News
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Extreme demand for ambulances over the weekend
Ambulance Victoria (AV) experienced an extremely high demand for ambulances in the metropolitan region on Saturday 3 December. An AV spokesperson said they have a…
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Wandin Rotary pack and deliver 1.2 tonnes of local apples to local schools
Some stalwarts of the Wandin community have reached out to the future of the surrounding area through some fresh and tasty fruit. The Rotary Club…
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Dams nearing capacity, others overflowing
It’s been a wet spring and with summer expected to be the same, many local dam catchments are already at capacity so Star Mail took…
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Rare wines and experiences go up for auction to raise funds for HICCI
Wine collectors will have an incredible chance to secure some of Australia’s best wines, as well as personal once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the inaugural Wine Yarra…
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Weather heats up causing concern for pets left in cars
Yarra Ranges locals are being reminded to look after our furry friends with summer beginning and the first real hot weather hitting us this weekend.…
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Free RAT tests for priority and high-risk Yarra Ranges locals
Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are now available for priority and high-risk community members to collect at Community Links in: Lilydale Healesville Yarra Junction Monbulk…
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Healesville Sanctuary receives a Gold tourism award
Healesville Sanctuary has received a Gold tourism award for its dedication to Aboriginal tourism experiences. The Sanctuary received a Gold Award in the Category for…
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A giving tree for those in need this Christmas
The holidays are often full of joy, but for many in the community, it can be a difficult time. Healesville Inter-Church Community Care Inc, the…
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St Brigid’s Primary School to receive $1 million in federal funding
St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville has been successful in receiving $1 million from the federal government to demolish portable classrooms and modernise learning…
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Reports of animal cruelty increase in Yarra Ranges LGA
Yarra Ranges LGA has been ranked the seventh highest in the state for animal cruelty reports in the past year, seeing 311 received by RSPCA…
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Chum Creek Primary School ranked second most improved school for its NAPLAN results
Chum Creek Primary School has been ranked the second most improved school with their NAPLAN results over the past five years. Principal Michael Corr said…
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Labour hire company which supplied Yarra Valley workers fined the highest combined penalty in Australian history
A Victorian company and its director have been fined a total of $483,428.40 – the highest combined penalty in Australian history for contraventions of labour…