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Farm safety plea

The State Government urged Victorian farmers to be vigilant about their safety practices during National Farm Safety Week, from 21 to 26 July. Five people,...

School plans to celebrate big milestone

Wandin Yallock Primary School is preparing to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary next year. In preparation for the great milestone, the school is reaching out...

A case of mistaken identity for unique bird

Legs flayed to the side, a plumage of fluffy baby feathers and an exaggerated hobble – this tiny bird appeared to be an injured...

Moora Moora Community declares climate emergency

The Moora Moora Community voted to declare a climate emergency at their monthly meeting on 6 July while pushing for Yarra Ranges Council to...

Donations flow for family hit by house fire

A Millgrove couple made a lucky escape as their house went up in flames at 3.50am on Sunday 21 July. Wesburn/Millgrove CFA attended the scene...

The hotels of Yarra Glen

For some 20 years, from 1888 until 1919, Yarra Glen supported three hotels. The discovery of gold at Steels Creek and Woods Point in the...

The round-up

Chirnside Park fatality Police and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in Chirnside...

Highway not fit for crossing

A Healesville family is concerned about the lack of pedestrian crossing infrastructure along the Maroondah Highway coming from the Coldstream direction. There are three bus...

Short-term rental co backs law change

Short-term rental company Stayz is supportive of State Government legislation to crack down on unruly tenants and a three-strike system for homeowners who hand...

Visitor numbers up

More international visitors are spending the night in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, latest figures show. Results from the National Visitor Survey released on...

Water just a tap away

Fully-accessible water fountains are flowing across the Yarra Ranges. The council is introducing 11 of the new hydration stations, which feature all-ability handles for drinking...

Residents have their say at road safety forum

Yarra Ranges residents shared their ideas on how to make local roads safer at a regional road safety forum in Marysville on Monday 15...

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Candidates debate strategy, funding, and long-term responsibility

Strategy, funding, sustainability, long term maintenance and who exactly is responsible? Week four of the Star Mail campaign continues to explore and determine the...