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Bang for your festive buck
It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat. But…
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Bureau of Meteorology releases early Christmas Day forecast
A stormy Christmas Day is possible for much of eastern Australia, according to an early forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology. With Christmas still a…
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Have a bloomin’ beautiful Christmas
Floral arrangements are a perfect way to add some colour and festivity to your home this holiday period. Here is a list of blooms that…
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Sustainable choices this Christmas
With environmental concerns at the forefront of the news, perhaps it might not hurt to opt for sustainable choices that will be easier on your…
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The Christmas Dish
The Christmas season brings with it a hectic time of year, but most can agree that the a meal with family, and friends or even…
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Letter to the Editor from the Salvation Army
Dear Editor As Christmas fast approaches, so will the point of crisis for many people struggling to make ends meet. Christmas is the busiest time…
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Shine for Autism this month
Australians are being asked to ‘Shine for autism’ this Christmas, by decorating their home or office with festive lights in a bid to raise funds,…
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Toy safety checks a must this Christmas
It is safety first for the Christmas season with product checks a priority across Victoria for Consumer Affairs. Victorian families are being urged to choose…
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Christmas crafts, but make it sustainable
Keeping the kids busy this Christmas time can seem like a daunting task, but there’s plenty lying around to keep them busy, you just have…
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Community made mosaic launched in Lilydale
Lilydale Community House’s (LCH) home on Hardy Street has been brightened by a community made mosaic art installation which was unveiled on Tuesday 19 December.…
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From us to you, happy holidays
As another year draws to a close, the team at Star Mail wish each and every one of our readers, advertisers and contributors a very…
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Montrose intersection works on track for early 2024
The $20 million upgrade to Canterbury Road between Bayswater and Montrose will soon be motoring along after the project tender was awarded to Bild Infrastructure.…