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Leapmotor looks to the future
Ding-dong hell! What is the automotive world coming to, with in-car audible alerts and warnings all the go in EVs, especially, adding to the cabin…
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A cinematic milestone – Cameo turns 90
Belgrave’s Cameo Cinema isn’t just a place to catch a flick; it’s a cherished local gem that’s been creating unforgettable memories for nearly a century,…
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Check before you gift it
As Victorians start ticking off their Christmas shopping lists, fire and safety authorities are urging everyone to think safety first when buying lithium-ion battery products,…
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Free travel for young Vics
More than one million young Victorians will benefit from free public transport from 1 January with the new youth myki now available to purchase online.…
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Outsmart parcel pirates
As parcel volumes surge ahead, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a spike…
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Article about book on Warburton history one of the best arts stories
An exploration of the historical railways that shaped Warburton’s history was shortlisted for the 2024 Victorian Premier’s History Award. Nick Anchen’s 2023 book Whistles Through…
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Best arts articles: Top award for student’s climate change photo
A vibrant dandelion, with its petals stretching outwards, against a brilliant backdrop of colourful bokeh – this was the picture taken by an Upper Yarra…
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Cookbook oscars win cements itself in Star Mail history
A cookbook published by Signs Publishing Company in Warburton was named Best in the World at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards on 19 June. Food…
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Empowering exhibition coverage top arts article for Star Mail
The Star Mail’s standout arts coverage in 2025 included the article about the Body of Wellbeing Limited (BOWL)’s Body of Empowerment exhibition. The Body of…
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Warburton photographer wins national award: Arts story highlight
Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix cemented the Yarra Ranges in Australian photography history after she won the woman music photographer of the year on 9 October.…
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Arts story highlights: Young Yarra Junction violinist excels
A 15-year-old violinist from Yarra Junction became one of the youngest performers to feature in the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual production of Handel’s Messiah.…
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Bike park opening a highlight of Star Mail’s sports coverage
2025 was a big year for mountain bikers with the Warburton Bike Park opening on Saturday 19 July. Over the opening weekend a total of…












