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Road sealing concerns in Mount Dandenong
Road sealing concerns by residents in Mount Dandenong were brought to the Yarra Ranges Council via a signed petition at their most recent meeting. Yarra…
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Treaty negotiations underway in Victoria
Having started on Thursday 21 November, the Victorian Government and First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have begun negotiations for Australia’s first Treaty with First Nations…
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High fire fuel predicted, bushfire concern for large parts of the state
Increased bushfire risk has been predicted for large parts of Victoria, with the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia fire danger periods announced ahead of the peak…
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Violi, Coalition remain forthright in housing debate as Help to Buy bill passes Senate
Housing, or the lack of, has been a topic of discussion in Federal Parliament as the debate over how to provide affordable buy and rent…
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$14K grant to help revive Kalorama Park’s bushland
Friends of Kalorama Park, a community group dedicated to protecting and regenerating the natural environment of the Kalorama Park, has secured a $14,000 grant through…
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Youths arrested
Three youths have been arrested by police after being seen driving a car that was reported stolen from South Melbourne. On Wednesday 27 November, a…
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Gendered violence reporting remains at fore
As the 16 Days of Activism campaign begins to again work towards the end of gendered violence, Star Mail took a look back at over…
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Ferntree Gully residents urge VicRoads to maintain highway overgrowth
A long-standing issue with overgrown grass along Burwood Highway in Ferntree Gully is raising alarm bells for local residents and fire safety experts alike, especially…
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Local takes action in Upwey
A local parent has begun the process of making a change for the safety of school children and pedestrians in her neighbourhood. Upwey resident Jessica…
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Tigers too strong for Eagles and Panthers, Wildcats too strong for Tigresses
It was another strong weekend for the Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers Baseball Club this past weekend, with all four senior men’s teams recording wins and…
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Storm warning issued as wet weather and wind threaten
A low-pressure trough is moving across Victoria today triggering showers and thunderstorms across the state in warm and humid airmass ahead of the trough. Severe…
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Amandine Thomas hosts book launch at Belgrave Library
Belgrave Library are inviting local members to join children’s author and illustrator Amandine Thomas for a special event of celebrating the release of her latest…