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Book Week Q&A with Star Mail reporter Parker
How many books have you read this year and how many more are on your list to complete by the end of 2022? I’ve read…
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Book Week Q&A with author Christian White
Author, screenwriter and producer Christian White was 37 when he had his first book published but had been writing for 20 years. He spent time…
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Remembering the life of Georgia McDonald
Yarra Ranges couple Georgia and Tom’s journey is one of love, which was devastatingly concluded far too soon. On Friday 19 August, 30-year-old Georgia McDonald…
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Healesville Primary School show off their Book Week costumes
Healesville Primary School students showed off their fantastic costumes for Book Week with a parade. There were lots of superheroes in attendance keeping everyone safe,…
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Yarra Junction Primary School join in on the Book Week fun
Yarra Junction Primary School students enjoyed the opportunity to get dressed up as their favourite book characters for a parade celebrating Book Week. Book Week…
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Cathrine Burnett-Wake misses out on pre-selection for Eastern Victoria seat
The Victorian Liberal Party voted to replace former Streeton Ward Councillor and Eastern Victoria MP Cathrine Burnett-Wake on their senate ticket last month. Ms Burnett-Wake…
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Wesburn Primary School share their love of reading
Students and staff at Wesburn Primary School loved the opportunity to dress up and celebrate together for Book Week. Principal Anne Stenhouse said Wesburn Primary…
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Wandin Yallock Primary School celebrate Book Week with loved ones
Wandin Yallock Primary School are encouraging more than just students to celebrate Book Week. Grandparents and/or other special friends and family members joined students for…
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Boost to Yarra Ranges tree canopy with Council strategy
Public consultation is underway for Yarra Ranges Council’s draft Tree Canopy Strategy discussed at the Tuesday 15 August ordinary council meeting. The strategy will look…
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Police seeking information from CCTV on IGA fire in Warburton
Yarra Ranges Detectives are seeking information regarding the fire that occurred at the old IGA building in Warburton on 13 June 2022. Police have now…
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Upper Yarra sewer spills
Yarra Valley Water has issued alerts about a number of sewer spills in the Upper Yarra on Thursday 25 August after heavy rain. The spills…
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Cost of living causing rise in period poverty
With the rising cost of living continuing to make Victorians’ expenses hard to manage, many families are choosing to go without items to get through…