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’It’s exhaustion, incapacity, paralysis’: The reality of living with narcolepsy
Narcolepsy – have you heard of it? Narcolepsy is estimated to affect around one in 2000 to 5000 Australians, though there’s no official data on…
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The life of a Yarra Junction police officer
Australia recognised the sacrifice and service of our police force on Monday 29 September for National Police Remembrance Day. The Star Mail had a chat…
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’Spectre of self-sacrifice’: Remembering Yarra Junction’s Tony Clarke
2025 has been a significant year for the police force, with the alleged shooting of detective leading senior constable Neal Thompson and senior constable Vadim…
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The silence of chronic pain impacting children like Lilydale’s Eva
It’s been called the “silent epidemic” as one in five children experiences chronic pain, harming their ability to thrive as young people and costing carers…
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The Yarra Ranges is no exception to the Statewide rise in crime
Victoria’s Crime rates are 13.8 percent higher than they were last year, and the Yarra Ranges is no exception. This week, the Crime Statistics Agency…
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Subscribe, for facts sake
On World News Day (28 September) we are reminded of a truth that cannot be ignored and this is that facts matter. In an era…
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Coroner finds ‘freebirth’ death an important reminder of risks
Warning: This article contains content about infant death. A coroner has urged expectant parents to be wary of the risks of ‘freebirth’, at-home births with…
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Healesville Living and Learning Centre needs community voice
Healesville Living and Learning Centre (HLLC) is inviting community members to share their fresh and creative ideas for the future of the centre. After 45…
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Bank’s big rate call after ‘ugly’ inflation print
Mortgage holders might have to wait until next year for more rate relief after a sharp rise in services inflation all but killed off the…
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Great result for greater glider as court case set to create recovery plan
A landmark Federal Court case is set to benefit a threatened local critter, as well as many other species in peril around the country. The…
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Don’t let your campfire ruin everyone’s Grand Final weekend
This Grand Final Long Weekend is a great opportunity for Yarra Ranges locals to show off their ball skills at the MCG and campfire skills…
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Police prepare for uptick in family violence ahead of AFL grand final
The last weekend in September and AFL go hand-in-hand, especially in Victoria, but as footy fans prepare for the biggest weekend in the sport, police…
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