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E-bike recalled
An e-bike was recalled on 28 May after issues with the bike’s battery was reported to heat up and cause fires. The Santa Cruz Heckler…
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Melba Highway trouble spot under investigation, speed limits reduced
Members of the public have been advised via police social media pages that there will be an alteration to the speed limits on Melba Highway,…
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Call for council to consider caravans as a housing crisis solution
A compassionate Yarra Ranges resident has put forward a plea to Yarra Ranges Council to find a solution regarding using second homes, such as caravans,…
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RACV says buckle up as seatbelt fines raise serious concerns
RACV is urging all Victorians to wear their seatbelts every time they are in a vehicle, following alarming new figures that show more than 8500…
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Fun times with Peter Combe
An iconic kids entertainer swung by a local primary school recently to deliver some of his well-known catchy tunes to the kids and teachers. Mt…
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Local MPs respond to the Victorian Budget
With the Victorian State Budget handed down on Tuesday 20 May, the Star Mail reached out to MPs from across the local districts to share…
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New funding targets soaring living costs
As the cost of living continues to put pressure on families across Victoria, the 2025 State Budget has delivered a message of hope, with a…
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Mt Evelyn man scores the lottery
A Mount Evelyn man was left questioning reality and in sheer disbelief after discovering his second-ever Lucky Lotteries ticket delivered him a sweet $100,000 win.…
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Booked and bus-y
Twenty-two book lovers climbed aboard a bus in Emerald on Saturday morning, 17 May, for a literary road trip that took them through some of…
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Engagements open for playgrounds in Kilsyth and Lilydale
Yarra Ranges residents are being encouraged by their local council to share their feedback about playspace upgrades in Kilsyth and Mooroolbark, with engagement on upgrades…
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Chilly down for the weekend
It’s forecast to be a chilly and wet start to the weekend, with a minimum of 9°C and a top of just 13°C in the…
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Treasurer delivers budget
The Victorian Government handed down its budget for the 2025-26 financial year on Tuesday 20 May. The budget’s slogan is ‘Focused On What Matters Most’,…
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