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Distillery begins hand sanitiser production
Gin-makers Brunswick Aces have responded to local demand for hand sanitiser by converting its latest batches of gin. Produced in Healesville’s Alchemy distillery, Brunswick Aces…
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Pub upgrades in closure
As the Covid-19 lockdowns continue, the pandemic has us thirsting for a beer with our mates down at the local, while some will never again…
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Positive in pandemic
Healesville’s Grand Hotel has fitted out the pub’s exterior with several posters in a bid to lift community spirit. Pedestrians and drivers passing the iconic…
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Chirnside Park lotto winner $1 million richer
A Chirnside Park woman has declared she is feeling ‘so alive’ after watching her numbers come up in last night’s Lotto draw, scoring her a…
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Back to helping those in need
Important community services in the Yarra Ranges are restarting their vital community support throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Locals are now able to grab their regular…
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Capturing life in the pandemic
As we continue to adjust to life during a pandemic, Star Mail photographer Stewart Chambers captured some images highlighting the virus’ impact on the Yarra…
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More logging halted
Logging has been temporarily halted in another 13 coupes around Victoria, including Warburton, Toolangi and Powelltown. On 29 April, the Supreme Court of Victoria granted…
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Yarra Ranges bears brunt of cold front
The Yarra Ranges was one of the hardest hit regions after wild weather lashed the state last week. Areas such as Lilydale Lake and Woori…
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Healesville misses out on petrol price drop
Petrol stations across Victoria have seen petrol prices slashed to the lowest numbers seen in 16 years as global oil prices plummet due to the…
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Forestry association calls for change in fire tactics
Australia should accept that bushfire prevention, rather than suppression, is the only way to avoid widescale loss associated with severe bushfire seasons, according to a…
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Mount Donna Buang closed
Parks Victoria and VicRoads have closed access to Mount Donna Buang, until further notice, to deter visitors who may travel to see potential snowfall. With…
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Reservoir works reach milestone
Works to replace the water outlet pipe at O’Shannassy Reservoir near McMahons Creek have reached a significant milestone, with the completion of the pathway for…
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