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A path acknowledging Coldstream’s culture
Coldstream Culture Walk has opened to the public acknowledging the local history, culture and connection to country along the path that spans through the town.…
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Healesville Primary students fundraise for shade sale
Healesville Primary School students have been working hard fundraising for a new shade sale and Star Mail had a pleasant visit from grade three student…
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The Mountain Ash named Eucalypt of the year
The Eucalyptus regnans, the Mountain Ash, has been dubbed the Eucalypt of the Year for 2022 following a national poll by Eucalypt Australia. The competition…
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Mixed response to refugee relief in 2022/23 Federal Budget
The announcement of a bonus intake of 16,500 refugees from Afghanistan in the 2022/23 Federal Budget has left advocates for refugees feeling conflicted. While the…
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Fuel excise cut by 22c in Federal budget
Residents in the Yarra Valley can expect to petrol prices drop, with the Federal Government cutting the fuel excise by 22c a litre in an…
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Federal government announces payments and tax offsets in 2022 budget
The Federal Government has included further tax rebates for low and middle-income earners and direct cash payments to pensioners and welfare recipients in the 2022…
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Charity walk for the Victorian Kangaroo Alliance
Leanne Kelly and Tamsin Ramone are doing a 40km walk from Lilydale to Warburton on the trail to raise money for the Victorian Kangaroo Alliance.…
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Farm inspections bolster health and safety
WorkSafe, Department of Justice and Community Safety and the Labour Hire Authority visited 59 horticulture businesses around the Yarra Valley after an online safety information…
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Savouring one last bite: Yarra Valley Pasta says farewell
There are many businesses that have helped to form the Yarra Valley as a hospitality rich haven and Yarra Valley Pasta is one that’s been…
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Controlled burns continue in Healesville
Ignition of the planned burn at Healesville is continuing today Tuesday 29 March. This planned burn is being undertaken to provide the highest level of…
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Better connectivity a high agenda
Yarra Ranges Council is advocating for better telecommunications services ahead of the Federal election. Mobile connectivity, NBN and broadband strength and emergency resilience have been…
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Yarra Ranges release results of second storm and pandemic survey
The results of Yarra Ranges Council’s second pandemic and storm survey are in and have revealed responders are more optimistic compared to the first round…