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ERG’s ‘asks’ for the East: Supporting Melbourne’s East in the lead up to the...
The Eastern Region Group of Councils' (ERG) purpose is to provide a united voice for communities in Melbourne’s east.
With an election likely to...
Lilydale flagged as potential location for urgent care clinic under re-elected Labor
Lilydale has been flagged as a potential location for an urgent care clinic in a more than $600 million funding pledge from the Labor...
Eastern suburbs welcomes newest MICA paramedic as largest cohort hits the road
A former Lilydale-based paramedic is set to take on his next challenge joining Ambulance Victoria’s (AV) largest cohort of new Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance...
Revered naturalists and their Mt Evelyn ties lead local historians to State award shortlist
Exploring the somewhat unknown history of three naturalists who set up camp in Mount Evelyn over a century ago has led three historians to...
Celebrating CFA volunteers like Chirnside Park’s Natalie Thresher
CFA is celebrating its thousands of women members this International Women’s Day who dedicate their lives to protecting others every day.
This year’s theme Accelerate...
‘Chronic shortage’: Pools, libraries a funding priority for outer Melbourne councils
The funding of public pools and libraries has been established as a key Federal election priority in outer Melbourne’s growing and semi-regional areas.
Member...
Meet Labor’s candidate for Casey, Naomi Oakley
With an election day announcement imminent, Labor has revealed its candidate for Casey, Naomi Oakley.
She will battle current MP Aaron Violi over the tightly...
Criminal incidents in Yarra Glen and Healesville
As part of the CCTV campaign, Star Mail looked back at the significant incidents in each township after the CCTV network was not maintained...
Residents call for tiny home on wheels policy
A couple from Belgrave South who have been living out of their caravan recently started an online petition asking Yarra Ranges Council to implement...
Criminal and suspicious incidents rife through Upper Yarra townships
In recent years, a number of incidents have occurred in and near the town centres of the Upper Yarra impacting businesses and community facilities.
Active...
Live music event postponed out of the blue, yet no updates
A live music event, which was going to be held at different venues in Australia and New Zealand, was postponed, just days before the...
The criminal incidents plaguing urban towns
From the smaller incidents of theft to ram raids, fires and vandalism that have plagued urban town centres over recent years, each could have...
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Emergency services levy set to pass after ‘dirty deal’
Contentious legislation to raise an extra $2.1 billion for emergency services is set to pass with last-minute funding guarantees and rebates for drought-hit farmers.
Ahead...
