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A win for carers
In a boon for unpaid carers, a council grant has given this valuable and caring subset of the community a chance to exercise and connect.…
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Knoxfield’s ‘Lexity Plumbing and Electrical’ taps into national recognition
Knoxfield’s own ‘Lexity Plumbing and Electrical’ has been honored with the prestigious ‘Young Small Business Champion Entrepreneur’ title at the Australian Business Champion Awards 2025.…
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New community group forms to boost Sassafras and Ferny Creek
A newly established community group is working to enhance the Sassafras and Ferny Creek areas, aiming to make the region a more vibrant and inviting…
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Star Mail readers share their thoughts ahead of 2025 Federal Election
With Saturday 3 May announced as the date for the 2025 Federal election, the Star News Group closed its Federal Election Survey to peruse the…
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Gully Market donates $5K to Angliss Hospital
The Gully market recently made another amazing donation to the Upper Ferntree Gully Angliss Hospital this April, donating 5,000 dollars to support their on-site Emergency…
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Police ask public to stay alert for school holidays
As school holidays begin, drivers are being urged by police to stay cautious in areas with children and pedestrians. Motorists are being reminded to remain…
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Wayward Hawks outgun Gembrook
FOOTBALL Seniors The return of Outer East football for 2025 was greeted by a large crowd gathering at the Monbulk Recreation Reserve for the round…
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14 year old Maria missing in Bayswater found
In welcome news on Monday 7 April a young person reported missing last week has been reported by police as ‘safe and well’. A young…
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Belgrave South business owner collapses one day, runs a marathon the next
In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, Belgrave South café owner Rebecca (Bek) Hamer has overcome a life-threatening health scare to complete a marathon…
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Police presence ramps up for April
April will see local police forces hone in on road safety in high-risk areas along with a new operation launched later in the month to…
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Now’s the time to stop the spread of agapanthus in your garden
Yarra Ranges Council is reminding locals that now is the best time to manage invasive agapanthus. The best time to remove agapanthus is from March…
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Time to check your smoke alarms this weekend, says CFA and RACV
As Victorians prepare to adjust their clocks for the end of daylight saving this weekend, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) is reminding residents…