News
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Event to support local businesses and community groups
Over the last weekend between 14 and 16 March, Big 4 Yarra Valley Caravan Park was crowded with Essential Caravans and their owners. Essential Caravan…
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Journalism integrity under threat from easily formed ‘news websites’
Revelations that a digital news publication might have affiliate links with Climate 200 has brought about a reminder of the necessity of truly independent news…
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Healesville small businesses closing down
Walking along the main street of Healesville, it’s getting easier to see either empty buildings or signs of closing-down businesses. Crumbz has turned into an…
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Responses from Healesville Living and Learning Centre regarding Oonah redevelopment issue
The final rumour related to the Oonah Aboriginal Health And Community Services (Oonah) redevelopment plan was that it would take over the Healesville Living and…
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Candidates debate strategy, funding, and long-term responsibility
Strategy, funding, sustainability, long term maintenance and who exactly is responsible? Week four of the Star Mail campaign continues to explore and determine the value…
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Victorian Government to tighten bail laws and ban machetes
The Victorian Government is seeking to address concerns from communities about serious crime with changes to laws regarding bail and machetes. Bail reform will seek…
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Adventure Dog returns
Adventure Dog is back to Wandin Park Estate on Sunday 6 April with an inaugural program for dog lovers who won’t be able to participate. …
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Yarra Ranges Council put advocacy items to MAV, ALGA
Yarra Ranges Council have finalised what issues of state and national significance in the shire can be put forward for consideration at the upcoming Municipal…
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Yarra Junction’s new solar battery cuts costs and empowers communities
Ausnet, Indigo Power and the Yarra Ranges Council have teamed up to unveil a new community battery in Yarra Junction. Managed by Indigo Power, the…
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Transparency accusation thrown in the direction of local news title
A local news title has been caught up in an Independent versus Coalition transparency argument after a complaint was filed against the publisher for not…
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Parking framework for Yarra Ranges decided
A Parking Management Framework was approved by Yarra Ranges Council at Tuesday’s meeting which promises to provide a clear decision-making structure for parking decisions in…
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Bird flu not the only issue facing egg industry
Bird flu has been making headlines as locals and those across Victoria are met with empty egg shelves, but issues other than influenza are affecting…