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Forum for connecting locals with federal election candidates
Healesville-Yarra Glen Uniting Church is going to host a forum where locals will be able to meet federal election candidates for Casey. The forum will…
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Community needs temporary bridge at Maroondah Aqueduct Bridge construction site
The idea of setting up a temporary bridge at a construction site was rejected by the minister for roads and road safety. Maroondah Aqueduct Bridge…
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Literacy and arts join forces to inspire communities
An exciting announcement has promised more young people across the outer east a front row seat to creativity. A partnership between Your Library Limited and…
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Healthy Harold keeps kids safe online through earlier education
With recent data from the eSafety Commissioner revealing a 450 per cent surge in cyber bullying over the past five years and continuing news reports…
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Pet registrations due 10 April
An important notice for all fur-baby owners around the Yarra Ranges: pet registrations are due 10 April. Keeping your pet’s registration up to date is…
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What’s going on here?
The local community wants to know the actual plan of the construction at 1157 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen. Dixons Creek resident Sue Forrester said she…
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First ‘Meet the Casey candidates’ of the election cycle held
With exactly four weeks until election day, four of the candidates for the electorate of Casey put themselves under the microscope of local voters in…
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From pouch to parkour – joey finds its feet
Similar to a toddler learning to walk, a little Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo joey at Healesville Sanctuary has been pushing the boundaries by bouncing, cartwheeling and…
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Yarra Valley needs urgent care clinic
The Yarra Valley community would like to have an urgent care clinic in Healesville. Star Mail conducted a federal election survey over the last few…
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VCAT rules in favour of Wandin Park Estate
A decision has been reached in the VCAT case between Wandin Park Estate and Yarra Ranges Council. VCAT members Alison Slattery and Phil West ultimately…
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Star Mail readers share their thoughts ahead of 2025 Federal Election
With Saturday 3 May announced as the date for the 2025 Federal election, the Star News Group closed its Federal Election Survey to peruse the…
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Snake found in toilet bowl
A Dixons Creek couple received quite the scare on Sunday 30 March after discovering a snake in their toilet. Mr and Ms Steele returned home…












