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High home insurance hitting households in Yarra Ranges and Maroondah
Insurance prices are a hot topic ahead of election time and new analysis has indicated home insurance prices in the Outer East might be among…
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Community invited to recognise unsung heroes in humanitarian awards
Members of the Victorian community have been encouraged to nominate candidates for humanitarian awards. The annual Fred and Humanity awards celebrate ordinary Australians who make…
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Lilydale parking updates ‘not perfect but better’
After reviewing the parking restrictions for Lilydale at the request of the community and as part of a new precinct plan, Yarra Ranges Council has…
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Multi-storey medical, childcare centre approved for Lilydale despite parking concerns
A modern, multi-storey medical centre and childcare facility will be moving into Lilydale despite concerns of a lack of parking and increased traffic in an…
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Yarra Ranges Council responds to calls for Australian flag’s inclusion on council documents
A former national serviceman called upon the Yarra Ranges Council to include the Australian flag on digital and printed media. Former national serviceman Chris Thiele…
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Two arrested following $25 million factory arson
Police arrested two men as part of an ongoing investigation into two allegedly deliberately lit factory fires in Melbourne’s east, which caused an estimated $25…
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Call for urgent care clinic
The Yarra Valley community would like to have an urgent care clinic in Healesville. Star Mail conducted a federal election survey over the last few…
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Maroondah Highway re-opened after earlier collision
The Maroondah Highway, Lilydale has been re-opened to traffic in both directions under the rail bridge, following a serious collision. Congestion on surrounding local roads…
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Pedestrian struck by bus, airlifted to hospital in Lilydale
A serious collision in Lilydale under the rail bridge has seen one person airlifted to hospital and forced Maroondah Highway to close. Police believe a…
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Star Mail readers’ election concerns
With Saturday 3 May announced as the date for the 2025 Federal election, the Star News Group closed its Federal Election Survey to peruse the…
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Libs promise reserve work
For the second time, the Liberals have promised to fund a much-needed upgrade to Lilydale Recreation Reserve’s sporting facilities and build a community space, if…
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First ‘Meet the Casey candidates’ of the election cycle held
With exactly four weeks until election day, four of the candidates for the electorate of Casey put themselves under the microscope of local voters in…