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Yarra Ranges Council joins hundreds in stand against violence
Yarra Ranges Council staff proudly marched with community members and government representatives at the Walk Against Family Violence 2024. Staff members marched in the city…
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Volunteering for local community
As International Volunteer Day was on 5 December, Star Mail interviewed a local volunteer who devotes her time to keeping the local parks up to…
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Stress less, laugh more at the Online Laughter Marathon
Australia’s first-ever free Online Laughter Marathon will take place this Saturday 7 December from 8am to 8pm AEDT, hosted by Tecoma resident Merv Neal, this…
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Tayah is missing
Tayah, known to frequent the Ringwood, Healesville, Mitcham and Burwood areas, is missing. The 14-year-old was last seen leaving an address in Elwood on Friday…
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Former Yarra Glen resident sentenced to 25 years imprisonment
Warning, this story contains graphic descriptions of child sexual abuse and explicit language. A former Yarra Glen resident was sentenced to be imprisoned for at…
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Council blackberry spraying underway in Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council is urging the community not to pick or eat blackberries during their growth period (between now and April), as they are being…
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Finally coming back to community
After one month of waiting since the official announcement was made, an opportunity shop in Healesville marked its reopening on Wednesday 4 December. As Star…
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Two more silver awards confirm the fame of Yarra Vally tourism
Along with the great achievement of Healesville Sanctuary, two Yarra Valley accommodations spurred getting recognition for the value of the Yarra Valley in the tourism…
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Yarra Ranges residents unite to give the gift of sight
The Fred Hollows Foundation is thanking the Yarra Ranges community for their continued generosity and support this year. In 2024, The Foundation has seen 109…
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Healesville Community Garden workshop Get Great Results in Your Garden
There’s still time to finesse your garden before Christmas. Come along to this free workshop at Healesville Community Garden to get great results in your…
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HICCI award encourages students to keep up good works
HICCI’s annual Community Spirit Award was given to local primary school students once more after HICCI introduced the award last year. In Healesville Primary School,…
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Report reveals about 12,500 people facing homelessness over 10 years died within a year of seeking specialist support
A new feature report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has delved into the outcomes of people who have received support from…