News
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Dry trend continues
Monthly rainfall was slightly down in June, according to Healesville’s Alma Mitchell. Ms Mitchell recorded 99.8mm compared to 101.1mm in June last year. This followed…
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Fire destroys Yarra Glen restaurant
Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a fire at Yarra Glen’s Balgownie Estate. CFA Media told Star Mail about 12 CFA and MFB…
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Balgownie Estate fire
Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a fire at Yarra Glen’s Balgownie Estate this morning. CFA Media told Star Mail about 12 CFA…
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Wandin trail murals
Another mural project is underway along the Lilydale-Warburton Rail Trail, which will highlight the history of Wandin and some of the township’s early families and…
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A purrfect partnership as Rotary teams up with Animal Aid
The important role Rotary plays in the local community was highlighted recently, with the donation of funds to Coldstream’s Animal Aid. Lilydale Rotary Club donated…
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New mural unveiled
A new mural highlighting the history of Woori Yallock was unveiled on Sunday 22 March. The free-standing mural sits at the old Woori Yallock rail…
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Mineshaft rescue for man and his pup
A man and his 11-week-old puppy were lucky to escape serious injury after falling into an abandoned mineshaft in Launching Place on Sunday 7 June.…
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Works to remove unstable trees
Works are underway to remove 92 unstable trees on the western side of Melba Highway between Maroondah Highway and Rudducks Lane. An assessment from an…
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Mapping the wine industry’s climate future
A new resource has been developed to help Yarra Valley wine producers plan for the localised effects of climate change over the next 80 years.…
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A reason to hope
Millwarra Primary School students are trying to keep a positive attitude during the Covid-19 pandemic through the creation of their Hope Fence. Students have fixed…
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Fish-blood cakes perfect for a dingo birthday
Healesville Sanctuary’s dingo siblings Tambo and Jinda have celebrated their 10th birthday together in style, chowing down on delicious frozen ‘cakes’ complete with carrot candles.…
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Mushroom foraging for beginners
A Badger Creek resident is celebrating the release of her new book, a beginners guide to mushroom foraging. Doris Pozzi released ‘Wild Mushrooms – A…
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