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Victorian Government makes pledge to eradicate invasive fire ants
The Victorian Government announced $69.7 million to help the national fight against one of the world’s worst invasive pests, the Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA)…
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Eastern 80 approaching with the support of ambassadors Ruby and Ella
The latest edition of the Eastern 80 is approaching, with all welcome to join the ride and raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital. Two…
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Council to collect live Christmas trees in Knox
Festivities are over, and you may be wondering what to do with your live Christmas tree. As part of Knox City Council’s fortnightly bundled branch…
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Brake fluid light concern prompts recall of over 9,000 Ford Mustangs
Due to an issue with a warning light, Ford is recalling 9194 2019 to 2023 Ford Mustangs. Due to a software issue, the brake fluid…
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Yarra Ranges residents urged to make the most of hard waste and bundled branches collection
Yarra Ranges residents are being encouraged to make the most of their annual hard waste and Bundled Branch collection, by disposing of old appliances, bulky…
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Cosmic Chemistry unveils stellar dance
A team of international scientists, armed with the powerful ALMA telescope array in Chile, has unravelled the cosmic mysteries surrounding a dying star, revealing an…
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2023 in headlines
2023 brought with it many news stories from the Dandenong Ranges and the foothills. The Star Mail has collated the most notable of the year.…
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CFA call on residents to be citizen scientists on the ground
CFA is calling on Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ to help contribute critical information about the state’s fire risk. The 2023-24 fire season is expected…
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Ferntree Gully man dies after alleged Knoxfield hit-run in December
A Ferntree Gully man has died following an alleged hit-run collision in Knoxfield in December according to police. The man died in hospital following the…
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Ranges Trader Star Mail Person of the Year 2023: Professor Arnold Dix
For the Ranges Trader Star Mail’s Person of the Year for 2023 – Arnold Dix – being able to wander around his home town of…
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Yarra Ranges sees rise in reported animal cruelty reports
Reports of horse-related cruelty in the Yarra Ranges topped the rankings across the state last financial year, something RSPCA Victoria would like to see improve…
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Police vow to reduce 2023 road toll after 296 lives lost
Victoria Police is more determined than ever to drive down road trauma in 2024 following a horror 12 months which saw the state record its…
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