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School funds for fire prep
Some of the Yarra Ranges’ highest bushfire risk schools have been granted funds to carry out preparation works ahead of the 2024-25 summer season....
Man charged following spate of alleged burglaries across Yarra Ranges
A Chirnside Park man has been charged with 30 offences after a seizure of over $60,000 of stolen cars, cash and jewellery following a...
Estimates of the 2023 deer harvest show licensed hunters increasing in number
The Game Management Authority (GMA), in partnership with the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, has published its estimates of 2023’s deer harvest, gathering...
Muddy trail leads to EPA fine in Croydon
A long track of mud left on a road by construction vehicles has led to a $5,769 fine from EPA Victoria.
Elite Group Vic Pty...
Students put to the test in Wandin Rotary Speech Contest
Eight students from four local primary schools put their minds, writing ability and confidence to the test in the second annual Wandin Rotary Primary...
Introducing Stable One’s new CEO Katherine Kirkwood this National Homelessness Week
For National Homelessness Week, the Star Mail reached out to the new face of the Stable One Winter Shelter Network, chief executive officer Katherine...
Renewable energy zones being explored but not in the Outer East
As Victoria seeks to move away from coal-fired power, the State Government wants communities to help guide the approach to renewable energy and transmission.
A...
Defib saved a life within days of donation
Saving the life of a person just days after a donated portable defibrillator was gifted to Mooroolbark Police Station proved the importance and necessity...
Students gain inside look at major pipeline project
Future tradies were given an inside look at one of Melbourne Water's biggest pipeline upgrade projects happening in the outer east last week.
Learning...
Positivity shines through despite a worsening homelessness situation
With the likelihood of homelessness increasing, services from across the Yarra Ranges wanted to commemorate the dedicated awareness week with positivity.
Each year during...
New run yards for Animal Aid
A local animal welfare organisation has constructed three new run yards to boost dog enrichment and welfare.
The new run yards have been in use...
Five arrested as $300,000 of stolen property recovered
Vehicles, commercial trailers and an excavator are among more than $300,000 worth of stolen property returned to the rightful owners following a spate of...
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Heat no deterrent for Lilydale’s tennis players
Round 6 results for Lilydale Tennis Club in the Eastern Region Tennis Competition.
Junior Open Singles Doubles 3 Lilydale v Emerald
After round 5...
