News
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Cash handed in to Emerald Police Station
$250 has been handed into the Emerald Police Station. It was found by a good Samaritan who found the cash at Woolworths in Monbulk on…
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Keep an eye out for pets in cars
With summer beginning and the first real hot weather hitting us this weekend, it is critical that we take care of our pets when they…
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Animal cruelty reports increase in Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges LGA has been ranked the seventh highest in the state for animal cruelty reports in the past year, seeing 311 received by RSPCA…
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Keeping the mental health of men in your life in mind
A number of local community groups have supported the Movember fundraising effort, with members of the Warburton-Millgrove Football Club, Wesburn-Millgrove CFA, Wandin North Primary School…
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Free RAT test collection points in Monbulk and Upwey
Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are now available for priority and high-risk community members to collect at Community Links in Upwey and Monbulk. You are…
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SNIPPETS: Knox Carols by Candlelight
For the first time since 2019, the Knox Carols by Candlelight is returning to live in person. Held on Saturday 10 December at Wally Tew…
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Lewis Hayes drafted by Essendon Football Club
Upwey local Lewis Hayes has been drafted by the bombers for the 2023 season, during the AFL’s draft on Tuesday 29 November. Hayes was drafted…
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Australian government announces reforms to nicotine laws
The Australian federal government has announced it will introduce reforms to smoking and vaping laws in an attempt to curb rising numbers of young people…
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Locals miss out, but minor party set to win big in Upper House election
No Dandenong Ranges locals have been elected to the Upper House, but a minor party is set to be the big winner in the Legislative…
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Voices for Casey incorporates, aims to build for future elections
A community political action group launched before the 2022 federal election is in it for the long run, having since incorporated with the aim of…
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Dams around Melbourne approach capacity with some already overflowing
A wet spring has caused many local dam catchments to already be at capacity, and with a wet summer expected the Star Mail took a…
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Agriculture Victoria urges farmers to keep an eye out for blue-green algae
The recent flooding events, combined with warmer weather conditions, have produced favourable conditions for blue-green algae to thrive in farm water supplies and standing flood…