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Local Freemasons donate $55k to Interchange Outer East sibling program
The Freemasons of the Monash Gully District, together with the Freemasons Foundation Victoria, have proudly funded the Interchange Outer East Sibling Program since 2009. The…
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Heatwave forecast across Victoria
A heatwave warning has been released by the Bureau of Meteorology this week, kicking off summer with a bang, with an expected high of 41°C…
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Pilots reach destination between dawn and dusk
Well, they did it, all 2518 kilometres from inland Victoria to the coast of far north Queensland within the hours of dawn and dusk. Pilots…
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The fascinating tales of decades gone by
A veteran’s tale of 100 years In 100 years of life, Eddie Ham has travelled from country Victoria to fighting from the air in World…
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An event that defined 2025: 40ha bushfire in Montrose
It was an unusually warm day in March that marred the start of autumn for Montrose. Saturday 15 March just before 2pm, firefighters were called…
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A month-by-month reflection of 2025
‘Sneaky’ parking fines lead to frustration of Lilydale traders, residents The 2025 year began with the “concern and anger” of traders, community members and the…
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June sees new erosion management mapping spell issues for residents
In June, new mapping revealed that the risk for landslides in the Yarra Ranges is much higher than previously thought and has prompted the council…
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Call back to ‘Capturing the Yarra Ranges’
The Star Mail’s six-week ‘Capturing the Yarra Ranges’ campaign narrowed in on the dilapidated CCTV network in the region in 2025, proving a hotbed for…
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Supporting early detection
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) launched a new Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Know Yourself. Feel Yourself, earlier this year, urging women to give their breasts…
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Seniors at-risk of AI spam and online scam
Have you recently fallen for artificial-intelligence-generated content? Or maybe you’re finding it harder to spot a scam online? You’re not alone — research from Good…
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Four classic salads to see you through summer
Summer is the perfect time to indulge in refreshing and vibrant salads that highlight the season’s bountiful produce. Here are four of the most famous…
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Snap up a snapper
Summer equals snapper season and if you or anyone you know comes back from the bay with a haul, here’s how you can put these…












