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Mount Burnett Observatory nails it again with a front row seat Aurora view
The beautiful white dome of Mount Burnett Observatory has captured several shots of last night’s aurora and the volunteers were very excited. Thanks to the…
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20 years and counting for Croydon Chess Club
What began as a father establishing a chess club for his passionate son has grown into two decades worth of friendly competition and learning. Preparing…
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School funds for fire prep
Some of the Yarra Ranges’ highest bushfire risk schools have been granted funds to carry out preparation works ahead of the 2024-25 summer season. Over…
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Man charged following spate of alleged burglaries across Yarra Ranges
A Chirnside Park man has been charged with 30 offences after a seizure of over $60,000 of stolen cars, cash and jewellery following a series…
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Estimates of the 2023 deer harvest show licensed hunters increasing in number
The Game Management Authority (GMA), in partnership with the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, has published its estimates of 2023’s deer harvest, gathering results…
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Muddy trail leads to EPA fine in Croydon
A long track of mud left on a road by construction vehicles has led to a $5,769 fine from EPA Victoria. Elite Group Vic Pty…
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Students put to the test in Wandin Rotary Speech Contest
Eight students from four local primary schools put their minds, writing ability and confidence to the test in the second annual Wandin Rotary Primary Schools…
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Introducing Stable One’s new CEO Katherine Kirkwood this National Homelessness Week
For National Homelessness Week, the Star Mail reached out to the new face of the Stable One Winter Shelter Network, chief executive officer Katherine Kirkwood…
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Renewable energy zones being explored but not in the Outer East
As Victoria seeks to move away from coal-fired power, the State Government wants communities to help guide the approach to renewable energy and transmission. A…
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Defib saved a life within days of donation
Saving the life of a person just days after a donated portable defibrillator was gifted to Mooroolbark Police Station proved the importance and necessity of…
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Students gain inside look at major pipeline project
Future tradies were given an inside look at one of Melbourne Water’s biggest pipeline upgrade projects happening in the outer east last week. Learning about…
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Positivity shines through despite a worsening homelessness situation
With the likelihood of homelessness increasing, services from across the Yarra Ranges wanted to commemorate the dedicated awareness week with positivity. Each year during the…
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