News
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One avenue to emergency relief lost in the Outer East as Uniting services lose funding
One key provider of emergency relief services has missed out on crucial funding from the Australian Government, resulting in the closure of their services in…
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Two events in the Yarra Valley support FightMND
FightMND is inviting the Yarra Valley community members to join its major drive. In 2013, former AFL player and coach Neale Daniher AO was diagnosed…
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In pictures: Nation pauses to honour Blue Ribbon Day
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) joined police forces across the country on Monday, 29 September, to pause and reflect on National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD),…
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‘I wish I had died’: schoolgirl’s suffering after crash
A young girl has described wishing she had died instead of suffering a crippling foot injury, as a truck driver faced court for ploughing into…
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‘It’s exhaustion, incapacity, paralysis’: The reality of living with narcolepsy
Narcolepsy – have you heard of it? Narcolepsy is estimated to affect around one in 2000 to 5000 Australians, though there’s no official data on…
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Mooroolbark police evasion ends in arrest
A man has been arrested after evading police in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Mooroolbark. Mooroolbark police were called to a sus vehicle on Felix…
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Black Saturday survivor’s plea to ‘Get Fire Ready’ this summer
A Black Saturday survivor who lost his wife and son has warned of community complacency as Victoria heads into a high fire risk summer season.…
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Victoria Police reflect on losses and legacy
Police forces across the country on Monday 29 September stopped to pause and reflect on National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD), a solemn occasion dedicated to…
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Mark the calendar for Lilydale’s street fair
The time has come to prepare the calendar for the Lilydale Township Action Group’s end-of-year celebration, as the fourth annual Lilydale Melba Festival and Street…
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The life of a Yarra Junction police officer
Australia recognised the sacrifice and service of our police force on Monday 29 September for National Police Remembrance Day. The Star Mail had a chat…
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Yarra Ranges teen boys charged after stolen car hits pedestrian
Four teenage boys, including two from the Yarra Ranges, have been charged after a suspected stolen car sped through a busy shopping mall and hit…
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‘It’s a problem that is shared’: Domestic, family violence forum to bring conversations to community
The impacts of domestic and family violence ripple through the community, and as rates across Victoria reach record highs, ensuring everyone is equipped with knowledge…