News
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Healesville and Yarra Junction set to be home to new Rural Rainbows groups
Following the success of fortnightly gatherings at the Lilydale Youth Hub, Rural Rainbows is extending its reach to more of the young LGBTQIA+ community in…
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Melba Highway reopens after flooding
Melba Highway has reopened between Yering and Yarra Glen after closing on Wednesday 16 November due to flooding. The Department of Transport (DoT) confirmed the…
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Despite wet weather, residents are urged to get fire ready
The CFA is urging Victorians to tidy up their properties and prepare for the upcoming increasing fire risk. Despite the fire season being delayed from…
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Food relief van now operating in Healesville
Father’s House Church in Healesville is now operating a food relief van on Monday nights in order to provide locals who’re doing it tough with…
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Eildon voters hit the pre-polling booths
Pre-polling started on Monday this week and Eildon voters haven’t wasted anytime jumping to the early voting centres ahead of the 26 November election. Pre-polling…
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Community roads sealing initiative loses federal funding
Yarra Ranges Council has been left gobsmacked by the federal government’s decision to scrap $300m road sealing project in the 2022-23 budget which includes council’s…
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Meet your Evelyn candidates
This week Star Mail brings you profiles from local candidates in the Evelyn electorate. Find out the party policies and what issues your candidates will…
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Yarra Glen Men’s Shed receives boost from recovery grants
Yarra Glen Men’s Shed has been successful in receiving a grant from the Valley Community Recovery Committee. The recovery committee was one of four established…
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Liberals commit $2 million to Healesville sporting upgrades and planning
The Queens Park sporting facilities are in dire need of upgrades with amenities that the user clubs call ‘derelict’. There is a lack of female…
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Melba Highway closed once again due to flooding
Motorists are being warned of another road closure affecting Melba Highway and the town of Yarra Glen. The Melba Highway from Macintyre Lane, Yering to…
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Meet your Eildon electorate candidates
This Star Mail brings you profiles from local candidates in the Eildon electorate. Find out the party policies and what issues your candidates will be…
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Echidna waddles back to wild home
A wild echidna that was found critically injured in the Yarra Valley is back waddling through its forest home after receiving lifesaving care at Healesville…