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Imagining the future of Monbulk
Imagining what the future may look like is exactly what students at Monbulk Primary School have been exploring in their STEM classes.
From drone...
Private solutions no match for lacking transport services in the Yarra Ranges
Travelling from one side of the Yarra Ranges to the other, or even short distances within, can require hours or extensive costs if one...
Funding and promises for a CCTV network
More than a decade ago, the first of a network of CCTV cameras were promised to keep the community safe and deter crime in...
Penny’s petition prompts callout for CCTV camera concerns
Healesville resident Penny walked in through the Star Mail door with a petition in hand in December 2024, calling for the CCTV network in...
AFLW draftee helps mentor and guide local primary school students
Newly drafted AFLW player Georgia Knight made a special visit to Birmingham Primary School last week to present a signed jumper from her side....
Permaculture Week 2025 will see people of the Yarra Ranges ‘working in harmony’
A celebration of sustainable living is set to kick off this March with Permaculture Week 2025 - a week’s worth of events covering eco-friendly...
Active transport boosted in Kilsyth by $460k grant
Kilsyth locals will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through their community thanks to new funding from the Federal Government. ...
Electoral reforms; the ‘right balance’ or ‘a major party stitch up’?
The Federal crossbench is crying out against new legislation passed in Parliament recently which altered the caps and disclosure requirements on electoral donations, with...
Donate a woolen blanket for bushfire preparedness
The Warburton Emergency Planning Group (WEPG) are organising a drive with the bushfire resilience of local residents in mind.
WEPG are appealing for anyone who...
30 firefighters suppress house fire in Kilsyth
A Kilsyth house fire billowing smoke into the night sky required a major turnout from firefighters as residents evacuated onto the road.
Fire Rescue...
Unique silo rescue success
Emergency services were called to a unique rescue in Coldstream earlier this week after a person was trapped inside a chicken feed hopper.
The...
New grant helps fund Welfare Coordinator for the Yarra Valley Winter Shelter
A new grant is set to bolster the staffing of Stable One’s Winter Shelter Network this year.
Stable One is a recipient of one of...
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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.
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