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Spring Spread: Parrots feast on fruity kebabs
The Regent parrots, rainbow lorikeets and gang-gang cockatoos at Healesville Sanctuary are feasting on kebabs made of their favourite spring fruits and vegetables. Keepers spiked…
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Road rehabilitation for Yarra Valley parks is in the process
In early October, Star Mail checked out the quality of the roads in the Maroondah Reservoir Park after receiving a report from a Warburton resident,…
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Bundled branch collections arriving soon
Yarra Ranges residents and property owners are being encouraged to reduce excess vegetation ahead of and during summer, to prepare for the fire season. They…
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Helping others while having fun
After overcoming severe mental illness, Chirnside Park resident Marcus Reeves has put on a car and bike show She Won’t Be Right Mate (SWBRM) to…
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Busy season for Healesville elves is back
Healesville elves have started their job to bring the Christmas vibe into the town. Recently, Santa Claus received a request from the Rotary Club of…
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Vestey’s 21st birthday gift makes slow trip to Coombe
Lady Pamela Vestey’s 21st birthday gift, a Sunbeam-Talbot Ten car, returned to its ancestral home in the Yarra Valley, making a special trip to meet…
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Posties fear peak delivery season as dog-incidents still high
Mooroolbark has ranked in the top three suburbs in Victoria where posties have experienced a dog attack in the last six months. As the busy…
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Two more awards for Oakridge
Before the memory of winning a national award in August gets forgotten, a Coldstream-based winery was given two more awards on Friday 1 November at…
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Redundant forestry workers to benefit from new ATO tax ruling
A ‘landmark’ tax ruling from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is set to bring a big benefit for redundant native forestry workers. The Victorian Government…
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Six new renter’s rights reforms for Victorians
The Victorian Government announced a raft of renter’s rights reforms on Wednesday 30 October, set to be implemented over the next 12 months. Some of…
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Coldstream pilot honoured in London
Coldstream resident travelled to London to attend a prestigious ceremony with his wife where his dedication to flying was honoured. Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) pilot…
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Council set to serve in the Yarra Ranges
Results are in for the future of Yarra Ranges Shire Council with five councillors re-elected and four new representatives at the table. Announced officially at…