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Worse for wear: Wesburn oval deemed unsafe by council
As the footy season kicks off, Wesburn Junior Football Club (WJFC) will have to find another oval to use, as the ground was deemed...
Protecting platypus habitats with Yarra Valley Water community grant
A dedicated group of volunteers will step up their efforts to protect and restore platypus habitats in Melbourne’s northeast suburbs with the help of...
A symphony of colour
As the seasons shift to autumn and winter, the Yarra Valley adopts shades of every colour, from its sunrises to its leaves, dazzling with...
CFA marks 80 years of protecting Victoria
CFAs all over the state celebrated 80 years of fighting fires and supporting Victorians on 2 April, with brigades throughout the Yarra Ranges taking...
Dangerous crash sites in Wandin and Yellingbo to receive funding
People living in Wandin East, Wandin North and Yellingbo will have a safer driving experience with new funding designated to improve five dangerous crash...
Star Mail readers share their thoughts ahead of 2025 Federal Election
With Saturday 3 May announced as the date for the 2025 Federal election, the Star News Group closed its Federal Election Survey to peruse...
Warburton beverage business Hairy Armadillo wins silver medal in global competition
A small Warburton beverage business punched well above its weight at the 2025 World Alcohol-Free Awards, snatching a silver medal in the face of...
VCAT rules in favour of Wandin Park Estate
A decision has been reached in the VCAT case between Wandin Park Estate and Yarra Ranges Council.
VCAT members Alison Slattery and Phil West ultimately...
Police presence ramps up for April
April will see local police forces hone in on road safety in high-risk areas along with a new operation launched later in the month...
Police ask public to stay alert for school holidays
As school holidays begin, drivers are being urged by police to stay cautious in areas with children and pedestrians.
Motorists are being reminded to...
School holidays kick off, drivers urged to stay safe
Road safety enforcement will ramp up during April as police warn motorists to take extra care when travelling throughout Victoria this month.
The warning comes...
What to do when sheltering from a serious bushfire indoors
VicEmergency advised in a Facebook post today it's vital to know how to act if sheltering from a bushfire indoors.
When it's no longer safe...
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CARTOON: Voting overload
What is the major issue you are concerned about which influenced your vote for this federal election?
