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Question mark for effectiveness of planned burns

Victorian Forest Alliance held a webinar to talk about the environmental impacts of planned burns. The speaker was a botanist and zoologist Karl Just...

Casey candidates weigh in on skyrocketing insurance prices

Insurance prices in the electorate of Casey were a hot topic at a recent ‘Meet the Candidates’ event in Tecoma. With new analysis highlighting just...

Yarra Ranges Council to petition for removal from the Kangaroo Harvesting Program

Yarra Ranges Council will formally request to be exempt from the Kangaroo Harvesting Program (KHP) after a long-awaited decision was made during the Tuesday...

Yarra Ranges Council endorses motion, advocating for urgent care clinic to be located in...

Yarra Ranges councillors passed the motion to advocate for an urgent care clinic (UCC) to be located in Healesville. UCCs offer urgent services 24/7 or...

15,000 Ssangyong cars recalled

Over 15,000 Ssangyong Australia cars have been recalled due to a manufacturing defect. Under certain driving conditions the engine cooling fan fuse may fail, resulting...

Candidates share their thoughts on Urgent Care Clinic in Casey

Federal election candidates for Casey spoke to Star Mail about their promise for Healthcare, focusing on an urgent care clinic (UCC) in Yarra Ranges....

Increased risk of measles in greater Melbourne

There is an increased risk of measles in the greater Melbourne area, with travellers returning from overseas or interstate. These recent measles cases have been...

Avoiding essential vehicle maintenance can cost more

RACV is urging motorists not to postpone essential vehicle repairs or maintenance in an attempt to save money, warning that delays can lead to...

Honouring Victorian veterans

The State Government is honouring the service and sacrifice of veterans by investing in projects that preserve their legacy and strengthen their communities. Minister for...

Household spending lifts in March but consumers remain cautious

The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose 0.9 per cent in March, buoyed by a lift in recreation and hospitality spending off the...

Where are my rates going? A Yarra Ranges Council minor works update

Do you find yourself wondering what your rates are funding in the Upper Yarra? When we, hard working residents of the Yarra Ranges, pay our...

Bigger maybe not better?

After a lengthy discussion, the Yarra Ranges Council endorsed the establishment of a new Visitor Economy Partnership (VEP) at Tuesday’s, 8 April, council meeting....

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Easter

For many Christians, this is Holy week culminating with Easter next Sunday. It is a week of fasting and devotion as they follow the Christ...

The final showdown