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Four boys questioned by detectives following Montrose fire
Four Yarra Ranges boys have been questioned by detectives as part of investigations into the bushfire in Montrose, with no charges laid. Emergency services were…
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Special story time to celebrate Harmony Day
A special Mooroolbark story time session was hosted in Hookey Park on Tuesday to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week. The Harmony Day event on 18 March…
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Considering the concerns of CCTV cameras
While CCTV can play an important role in improving community safety and the investigation of crime, it’s not without its concerns. Invasion of privacy, data…
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Dig deep for Dignity Drive this March
Share the Dignity, the leading charity and advocate for ensuring every woman and girl has access to period products, is in the midst of its…
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Candidates debate strategy, funding, and long-term responsibility
Strategy, funding, sustainability, long term maintenance and who exactly is responsible? Week four of the Star Mail campaign continues to explore and determine the value…
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‘Bone Buddies’: gruesome plot to sell dead man’s toes
A Lilydale woman who took human toes from dog vomit to sell them on an online black market has avoided jail “by the barest of…
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Journalism integrity under threat from easily formed ‘news websites’
Revelations that a digital news publication might have affiliate links with Climate 200 has brought about a reminder of the necessity of truly independent news…
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Recovery now at the forefront after Montrose bushfire
As the worst of the Montrose bushfire comes to an end, Yarra Ranges Council and the CFA turn to recovery mode. Contained within control lines,…
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Not out of danger yet: Montrose bushfire controlled but still burning
Firefighters worked tirelessly throughout the night on Saturday as a bushfire in Montrose threatened nearby houses, spread out of control and forced residents to evacuate.…
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Victorian Government to tighten bail laws and ban machetes
The Victorian Government is seeking to address concerns from communities about serious crime with changes to laws regarding bail and machetes. Bail reform will seek…
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Watch and act order issued as firefighters battle Montrose bushfire
Residents in Montrose have been told to prepare to leave as firefighters and air support work to bring a bushfire under control. A CFA spokesperson…
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Yarra Ranges Council put advocacy items to MAV, ALGA
Yarra Ranges Council have finalised what issues of state and national significance in the shire can be put forward for consideration at the upcoming Municipal…
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