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Free pads and tampons coming to Knox and the Yarra Ranges
Victorians will soon be able to access free pads and tampons in every part of the state, as part of the government’s efforts to ease…
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Wood to hold La Trobe despite suffering 5 percent swing
Incumbent Jason Wood will survive the Liberal Party’s nightmare election, but he will have to fight hard in three years, as La Trobe is no…
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Burn-offs getting out of control as Fire Danger Period lifts
With the lifting of Fire Danger Period restrictions on Thursday 1 May, many Yarra Ranges residents have taken to conducting long-awaited burn-offs. Unfortunately, multiple factors…
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Belgrave’s Killik serves up a spirited brunch win
Belgrave’s own Killik Handcrafted Rum has just landed a spot on OpenTable’s Top 50 Restaurants for Brunch and Lunch in Australia for 2025 – and…
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Club upgrade brings Fevola to Belgrave for footy clinic
Belgrave Junior Football Club was buzzing with excitement last week as AFL legend Brendan Fevola dropped by for a special footy clinic with the club’s…
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VCE Vocational Major providing an alternative pathway for local students
The VCE Vocational Major (VM) was introduced to all government schools in 2023, replacing the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL), and with thousands of…
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Emerald hero changes tack
A highly regarded SES Unit Controller officially stepped down from his position recently, but has no plans to slow down as a volunteer for the…
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Monbulk Pantry – where dignity and generosity meet
In the heart of Monbulk, a small but mighty group of community-minded locals is quietly making a huge difference. These unsung heroes, known affectionately as…
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Developer knocked back
A planning application for a townhouse development in Wantirna was knocked back unanimously by Knox Council at their recent meeting on 28 April. The appropriateness…
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TAC clients sharing their stories
Last week, Star Mail shared a story of a Healesville resident about how hard it was to get her claims approved by the Transport Accident…
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Emerald celebrates Dale Allen’s passion for film and community
The Emerald community is remembering one of its most beloved figures, Dale Allen, who passed away peacefully at Casey Hospital in Berwick on 9 April…
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Labor and Liberals share the spoils in Outer East seats
An eventful election day came to a quick conclusion with the Australian Labor Party set for a second successive term. The seat of Casey remained…
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