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Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre coming to Yarra Valley
Services Australia’s mobile service centre will visit the Yarra Valley to offer locals easy access to government services. The staff will help locals with payments…
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Slight funding changes for Upper Yarra in finalised Yarra Ranges budget
Public feedback saw some slight changes in funding allocation for the Upper Yarra after the Yarra Ranges Council’s 2025-26 budget was finalised at the 10…
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Council decision to add Australian flag to documents irks some but pleases many
The Yarra Ranges Council added the Australian flag to its internal digital and printed communications alongside the already existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags…
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Working together To help the platypus thrive
The federal and state governments are investing in game changing environmental projects that will restore critical habitat for our beloved platypus and threatened frogs and…
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Yarra Centre Pool is open
The Yarra Centre pool has reopened after a number of upgrades and maintenance works took place. The key works completed while the pool was shut…
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In Pictures: The beauty of the Upper Yarra
Warburton based photographer Graeme Edwards shared some of his photography with the Star Mail. His photography showcases the breath taking sights we’ve all become familiar…
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Honour strikes sweet note
A Coldstream resident has been bestowed with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division this King’s Birthday. Kenneth Bruce Rowland…
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In Pictures: Snow on Mount Donna Buang
Mount Donna Buang received some of its first notable snowfall on the weekend. The Mountain Tucker Van Facebook page provided snow reports as the weekend…
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Peter’s fight to improve firefighter health is honoured
Combining years of medical training with his experience as a volunteer firefighter, Montrose’s Peter Langridge helped revolutionise the CFA’s health monitoring practices over two decades.…
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Dandenongs group calls for fix to underlying energy costs
While a modest electricity price rise raised concerns across Victoria, a community group in the Dandenongs said the real issue was being overlooked – what’s…
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Upper Yarra floristry apprentice faces off at World Skills Nationals competition
Wandin floristry apprentice Elisabeth Boer will put her skills to the test at the World Skills Nationals competition this week on 12 June to 14…
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Victorians stand together against elder abuse
Eastern Community Legal Centre is listed as one of the networks leading local efforts to raise awareness and stop elder abuse before it starts, helping…