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Alarming number of deaths recorded in latest National Drowning Report
The National Drowning Report 2024 was released on Tuesday 20 August, with a devastating 323 people drowning in 2023/24. On Wednesday 29 May 2024 at…
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Yarra Ranges improves in yearly animal cruelty rankings
The rate of animal cruelty reports in the Yarra Ranges has reached a four year low according to RSPCA Victoria’s annual data. Dropping to 16th…
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Young students quenched the thirst of curiosity
Chum Creek Primary School juniors had fun hands-on experiments on Friday 16 August and Wednesday 21 August to celebrate National Science Week, which was placed…
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Sometimes it takes 20 years and 500 submissions
Mark said he was rejected by publishers at least 500 times… But not 500 times too many. Yarra Valley resident and father Mark Muposta-Russel’s debut…
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Wind warning issued as weekend starts
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning local residents of damaging wind gusts in the region on Friday 23 August.. A warm front will sweep across…
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Top book favs and recommendations from the Star Mail team
Books are for all ages and the team at Star Mail in Healesville are here to declare their favourite books and recent reads. Only one…
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‘The Koalas’ set to screen in Healesville and Warburton
Winding its way throughout the nation, a new film raising awareness and invoking a new perspective on koala conservation is coming to screens in Healesville…
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Come down and feel the fellowship
Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed (BCDMS) is inviting locals to its open day on Wednesday 4 September. As part of Men’s Shed Week from…
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Fewer confident first-aiders a worry for St John Ambulance
Learning first aid and CPR can be the difference between a life bettering or saving result and not, yet new St John Ambulance research shows…
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Let’s make Yarra Ranges roads safer
Victoria Police is planning to host a forum about road policing and road safety for the Yarra Ranges community. The forum will be officially opened…
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Watch handed in to Healesville Police Station
A lady’s watch was handed in to Healesville Police Station on Tuesday 20 August. If the watch is yours, please contact Healesville Police on 59624422.…
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Remembering the sacrifices
Outer East Melbourne assembled for their esteemed veterans at the weekend, honouring the Vietnam veterans in a moving ceremony at the Arboretum War Memorial in…
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