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Know the five for water safety
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding boaters and paddlers to ‘know the five’ when they are planning to head out on the water this summer…
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Tips for keeping your home safe while on holidays
While away on holidays is important to keep your home safe during the festive period. Neighbourhood Watch has some tips for residents via their online…
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drivers urged to put safety first this summer
Victorians have been urged to keep safety at the forefront ahead of the summer holidays,with the RACV offering useful tips to do so. Across the…
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New research reveals toddler snack failures
According to new research, more than three-quarters or 78 per cent of ready-made toddler foods on supermarket shelves fail to meet all sugar recommendations set…
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Stroke foundation joins with new national taskforce
A new national task force of leading health organisations has partnered with the Stroke Foundation in an effort to tackle the leading risk factor of…
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Treasuring Our Trees launches new showroom
In a display of resilence, a Dandenong Ranges local has used fallen trees in the June 2021 storms to create works of art, community projects…
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Managing children’s screen time across the holidays
Managing children’s screen time during the holiday period can be a difficult challenge for parents throughout the Dandenong Ranges, especially if wet weather continues and…
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BEST OF NOVEMBER: Burnham Beeches future revealed
The iconic Dandenong Ranges mansion has a storied history, and it’s future was confirmed in November as new owners plan to bring it into the…
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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…