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Labor’s Road Blitz Continues with Three New Projects Announced
The Federal Government is building Victoria’s future, announcing three more projects in the $1.2 billion Road Blitz to upgrade roads, cut congestion and improve safety…
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Fire engulfs Glenbrae Equestrian Centre in tragic loss
A raging fire has burnt down horse stables at an equestrian centre in Wandin North. Emergency services responded to reports of a structure fire at…
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55 of 79 Victorian councils have CCTV
Regularly maintained CCTV networks are not a rarity, with councils around the state operating both extensive and small-scale networks of cameras to service their community.…
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Labor pushes for workers’ pay rise during campaign visit to Croydon South
Anthony Albanese believes wages for low-paid workers can rise without the need for side-by-side productivity gains, after backing an above-inflation boost for three million people.…
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Bayswater and Kilsyth arson attacks remain unsolved
A pair of “deliberate, coordinated, and highly dangerous” arson attacks causing over $25 million in damage in Kilsyth and Bayswater remain under investigation. Knox Crime…
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‘It’d be a shame to lose it’: Commit to funding CCTV call
When Star Mail set out on this six week campaign, the premise was to provide a solution, instead all we can offer is a proposal,…
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History on show at awards
Community history was on full display at the Victorian Community History Awards on Monday 24 March, seeing four finalists from the Yarra Ranges be commended…
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Council non-committal in push for CCTV
This week, Star Mail brings you the sixth and final week of the Capturing the Yarra Ranges campaign which sought to better understand the current…
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Cheaper power bills pledge as Dutton spurs gas supply
Peter Dutton promises to slash power bills, permanent migration and government spending in his pitch to become a “steady hand” prime minister. Ruling out offering…
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Infrastructure, the top priority for the urban area
Drainage, road rehabilitation and footpath construction are the highlights for the urban area in the Yarra Ranges Council’s proposed budget for 2025-26. This matched much…
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Teens ram police car in Mooroolbark, weapons found in their possession
Police have arrested two teens after a police car was rammed in Mooroolbark early on Monday morning. Uniform police members were patrolling the Manchester Road…
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The perfect family time: Kilsyth’s teddy bear picnic returns
Kilsyth’s teddy bear picnic is returning for another year encouraging family time and social connection in one of the suburb’s beautiful parks. The initiative of…