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Join for this pilates-tic cause
A pilates instructor and her client are pulling together to host a special pilates session for a good cause. Yarra Valley-based pilates instructor Vicky Kamakaris…
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‘Raining embers’: the frightening wake up call of the Montrose bushfire
It’s 10pm at night. The final checks of a fire burning at the end of your street show no signs of smoke or flames. There’s…
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Environmental impact of bushfire yet to be confirmed but rescuers ready to assist
In the wake of the Montrose bushfire wildlife rescuers and environmentalists are awaiting the all clear to assess the damage and assist animals in need…
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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.…