Cranbourne Star News
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Providing local gives honesty
Along the busy Gembrook-Belgrave Road sits a quiet, but very productive, destination for local goods. Mapleridge Local Produce has been a central spot for residents…
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Rural ambassadors rise
The fight to become Victoria’s next Rural Ambassador is fierce, with young leaders from across the state competing for one of the highest honours in…
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Unseen and untold
He knew from high school that photography was his path. What sets him apart is where it takes him — into worlds most people don’t…
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Oasis opens for a cause
Suzanne is a self-proclaimed plant addict, and her little oasis, “Serendipity,” in Kooweerup is being opened for just one day. A spectacular array of colour…
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A bloom with a view
Snuggled between the hills of Emerald and Cockatoo, a ten-acre hillside garden that’s been quietly evolving for nearly five decades will open its gates to…
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Cheerleader turns shepherd
Sometimes the road into agriculture begins in unexpected places A young cheerleader, Tiffany Maestrale fell in love with sheep just two years ago through her…
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Saving local koalas
A new project to prevent koalas from becoming extinct in the local area is underway, uniting many professionals and volunteers in efforts to restore habitat…
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Turning a new leaf
Change has become second nature to Diane Gow. Moving across countries, cities, and farms, each transition has unlocked new horizons for her NDIS sanctuary. “My…
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Deer control continues in Cardinia
From the farmlands to deep in the bush, one of the most frequent animals that you could run into is not a native, but introduced…
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Fernando welcomes ‘family-friendly’ House
Holt MP Cassandra Fernando was back in Federal Parliament with her young son in tow last week. In a break from debate, Prime Minister Anthony…
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Kangaroo slaughter stirs call for action
The business of Pakenham’s Robert Portbury is centred around building roads, but the kangaroo killing field of Pakenham Road has become so severe that his…
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The Urban Nanna effect
In a world that often feels fast and overwhelming, Matilda has found clarity in the rhythms of nature. Through permaculture, she’s discovering how small, thoughtful…
