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State of Disaster declared
Victoria entered a State of Disaster from Sunday 2 August as metropolitan Melbourne moved to Stage 4 lockdown restrictions with stronger rules to limit the…
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Power cuts off elderly
A Lilydale pensioner has raised concerns about power companies scheduling outages during the Covid-19 lockdown. Earlier this month, Brian Mier had his power switched off…
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Face masks colour the Yarra Ranges
The Star Mail called on the community last week to send in colourful photos in their face masks – and locals throughout the Yarra Ranges…
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Have your say: Playspaces
The community can now have its say on upgrades to numerous playspaces across the Yarra Ranges.Concept designs have been created for playspaces in Mount Evelyn…
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Bubble man hopes to spread joy
The Belgrave bubble man hopes his actions helped bring laughter and happiness to locals during Covid-19. Michael Dinkgreve was spotted walking along the main street…
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Kinley cull halted
A planned cull kangaroos scheduled for Thursday 30 July at Kinley Estate was delayed following backlash from nearby residents. Around 40 Eastern Grey Kangaroos, who…
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Tourist precinct push
Businesses along Healesville’s Lilydale Road are pushing to see the area upgraded to become a major tourism precinct of the Yarra Valley. Gin giant Four…
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Mountain biking boom
Mountain bike riding has been steadily building in popularity across the eastern suburbs in recent times, and it’s one of the few industries that have…
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Face masks colour the Yarra Ranges
The Star Mail called on the community last week to send in colourful photos in their face masks – and locals throughout the Yarra Ranges…
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Kinley cull
A planned cull of kangaroos set to take place tonight at Kinley Estate is believed to have been delayed, according to an Animal Justice Party…
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What exactly is it like to get a Covid-19 test?
What is it like to get a Covid-19 test? Eastern Health’s program director (specialty medicine and ambulatory care) Anne Mennan explained the process of being…
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Get your mask on!
With residents in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire now required to wear a face mask when leaving the house, Star Mail is putting the call…