News
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BEST OF NOVEMBER: High winds cause chaos of SES
Memories of the storms as major roads were cut off by strong winds in November, with SES responding quickly to resolve the issues: Local SES…
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BEST OF OCTOBER: 300th Upwey Community Meal served
The Star Mail was on the scene at the Upwey Baptist Community Church as Foothills Community Care served its 300th meal in eight years in…
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BEST OF OCTOBER: Hills school closes its doors for good
In October, it was announced the four-decade-old Mountain District Christian School would be shutting its doors for good in the face of dwindling numbers of…
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Tributes pour in for Queen Elizabeth II
For 70 years Queen Elizabeth II reigned with strength and grace and in the mourning of her death, Yarra Ranges residents have honoured her service…
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Visitors told to keep an eye on campsite closures
Travelers throughout Victoria have been told to keep an eye on the state of campsites, with some partial and full closures already in affect. A…
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BEST OF SEPTEMBER: A garden fit for the Queen
An award-winning garden lovingly remade in the Dandenong Ranges is expected to be opened to the public in February 2023. The Star Mail got a…
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BEST OF SEPTEMBER: Firefighters raise the bar for stair climb
After Covid-19 disrupted the annual CFA stair climb, Ferntree Gully CFA set the bar high by aiming to once again be the highest fundraisers for…
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Study finds link between workplace accidents and self-harm
An international study by Monash University has found that people who take time off work due to injury or illness are at a higher risk…
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Sticking to those New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made. What…
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BEST OF AUGUST: Lake Knox saga continues
In August, Knox City Council received two planning permits for the development of a site known to locals as Lake Knox. The two planning permits…
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BEST OF: Art gallery suffers third car crash
In August, an art gallery in Kalorama had a third car crash into it in five months, destroying the building and art work inside in…
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Picky eating is a common problem, so why does it happen?
When your child rejects a substantial amount of food it can be frustrating and cause you to worry about their nutritional intake. This is something…