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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…
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Serious Kilsyth collision investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances of a collision that occurred on Liverpool Road in Kilsyth at about 3.20pm on Saturday 27 September. The driver of…
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Yarra Ranges teen arrested after police chase ended in CBD
A cross-suburb police chase has ended in the CBD on 29 September after four teenage males were arrested. The group of teens from the Yarra…
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‘Spectre of self-sacrifice’: Remembering Yarra Junction’s Tony Clarke
2025 has been a significant year for the police force, with the alleged shooting of detective leading senior constable Neal Thompson and senior constable Vadim…
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From school-yard copper to real life officer, Elias’ legacy lives on
No parent ever expects the unthinkable will happen to their child, but through all the grief and pain of losing a son, one Dandenong Ranges…
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The Yarra Ranges is no exception to the statewide rise in crime
Victoria’s Crime rates are 13.8 percent higher than they were last year, and the Yarra Ranges is no exception. This week, the Crime Statistics Agency…
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‘Proud he puts that uniform on each day’: wife of serving police officer thanks members
Police officers give so much of themselves to their work, from the ever-changing shifts to facing different challenges each day, but none of that would…
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Seville War Memorial to unveil two new exciting additions
The Seville War Memorial Committee’s annual George Ingram VC, MM day this year is set to be a special one, with a new instalment offering…
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Coroner finds ‘freebirth’ death an important reminder of risks
Warning: This article contains content about infant death. A coroner has urged expectant parents to be wary of the risks of ‘freebirth’, at-home births with…