News
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CARTOON: First day back at school
This week, the Star Mail’s resident cartoonist Danny Zemp looks at a nefarious first day back at school.
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Life Saving Victoria urges residents to be careful around water
With data revealing swimming, paddling, or wading as the most common activities preceding drowning in the month of February, Life-Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging people…
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Upwey Community Group calls on locals to have their say on strategic plans
The Upwey Community Group will hold a public meeting on Sunday 19 February to find out what is important to the local community to help…
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Local event grants available
Townships across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges have an opportunity to host community events, with applications opening for the Victorian Government’s Small and Medium…
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Police investigateing damage to Belgrave business
The front window of a business in Belgrave is believed to have been smashed in the early hours of Saturday 28 January, resulting in shards…
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Alan Tudge appears at Robodebt Royal Commission
Aston MP Alan Tudge appeared before the Royal Commission into Robdebt, with the former Minister for Social Services’ knowledge of the lawfulness of the scheme…
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SNIPPETS: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in Upwey
Australian Red Cross will hold a pop-up blood donor centre in Upwey from Monday 20 February to Saturday 25 February at 1443 Burwood Highway. “One…
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Engagement on Yarra Ranges Council budget open
Yarra Ranges Shire residents are invited to help shape and have their say on the Council budget for 2023/24. Engagement opened on Monday 30 January…
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Station Street to receive fast charging EV station
Knox City Council has entered an agreement to install more fast charging stations across the municipality, with the first to be located at Station Street,…
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Scams flood local community Facebook groups
If you are a resident of Ferntree Gully, Belgrave or the hills and a member of local Facebook groups, you’ve probably seen an influx of…
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First day of teaching sees trio of preps join small Upper Ferntree Gully school
Students returned to school at Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School on Tuesday 31 January, with the newest cohort of preps featuring just three students. Tabitha…
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Police search for owner of boat towed through The Basin
Police are seeking the owner of a blue and white boat and trailer which was found being towed in The Basin area on Thursday 12…