News
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School zones return for Term Three
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this week…
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Victoria’s $96 million fish stock up
Ferntree Gully’s beloved quarry is just one of 220 waterways across the state that are regularly stocked with fish. The Victorian Fisheries Authority has been…
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Drug consumption report reveals record highs while survey finds people don’t know where to turn for help
The 22nd report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program was released on Thursday 11 July, giving a recent snapshot of Australia’s drug use. The…
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Historic waterway in Ferntree Gully renamed
A volunteer environment conservation group has seen to a landmark renaming of a cherished creek to give community fresh connection to the vital waterway in…
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First Nations utility involvement target set by Yarra Valley Water
Setting an ambitious goal to ensure that eight per cent of their active suppliers are certified First Nations-owned businesses by 2030, Yarra Valley water has…
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Palestine protesters poised for fight over stand-off
A group of pro-Palestine activists charged after a stand-off on the roof of a Melbourne factory say they will fight criminal charges on the basis…
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Yarra Ranges residents welcome to join a Wombat Webinar
An opportunity to learn about the plight of one of our favourite native animals is coming up. Katja Gutwein is the Vice-Preisdent and Secretary of…
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Cheap clothing costing our future – more plastics in our clothes than ever before
This month during ‘Plastic Free July,’ Star Mail dived its focus into everyday wear, with a look at how one Hills’ op shop has seen…
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Ninja mayhem
Raising money to send their qualifying team to the USA to compete in the world Ninja warrior championships (UNAA), Ferntree Gully Ninja club is hosting…
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Powerline snaps in Upwey
1600 customers lost power in the Dandenong Ranges this week when a power line snapped in a residential area. The powerline snapped in Upwey during…
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FOGO review: Environmental outcomes positive but advocacy still needed
With six months passing since the introduction of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins in the Yarra Ranges, a mid-year review proved its effectiveness…
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Multiple collisions in Monbulk, two cars towed away, one fled the scene
Wet weather caused several collisions on Tuesday along Monbulk Road. Residents in The Patch notified Star Mail regarding yet another collision on Monbulk Road, The…












