Yarra Ranges Council put forward Pre-Budget submission to the Australian Government
With the Australian Government set to deliver its budget on 25 March and a federal election due by May, Yarra Ranges Council put forward...
Dilapidated for a decade: McDermott Avenue Reserve returns to public discussion
Upgrade discussions for Mooroolbark’s McDermott Avenue Reserve returned to the public forum at the end of February with movement from the council to draft...
Gratitude expressed by Rotary, Anchor and Police after another outstanding Wishing Tree year
In the spirit of giving and thanks the Rotary Club of Lilydale expressed its sincere gratitude to those across the Yarra Ranges who hosted...
Imagining the future of Monbulk
Imagining what the future may look like is exactly what students at Monbulk Primary School have been exploring in their STEM classes.
From drone...
Private solutions no match for lacking transport services in the Yarra Ranges
Travelling from one side of the Yarra Ranges to the other, or even short distances within, can require hours or extensive costs if one...
Funding and promises for a CCTV network
More than a decade ago, the first of a network of CCTV cameras were promised to keep the community safe and deter crime in...
Penny’s petition prompts callout for CCTV camera concerns
Healesville resident Penny walked in through the Star Mail door with a petition in hand in December 2024, calling for the CCTV network in...
AFLW draftee helps mentor and guide local primary school students
Newly drafted AFLW player Georgia Knight made a special visit to Birmingham Primary School last week to present a signed jumper from her side....
Permaculture Week 2025 will see people of the Yarra Ranges ‘working in harmony’
A celebration of sustainable living is set to kick off this March with Permaculture Week 2025 - a week’s worth of events covering eco-friendly...
Active transport boosted in Kilsyth by $460k grant
Kilsyth locals will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through their community thanks to new funding from the Federal Government. ...
Food safety crucial during power outages
The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has released advice on how to safely store food during power outages and other emergencies after receiving an...
Electoral reforms; the ‘right balance’ or ‘a major party stitch up’?
The Federal crossbench is crying out against new legislation passed in Parliament recently which altered the caps and disclosure requirements on electoral donations, with...
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Transparency accusation thrown in the direction of local news title
A local news title has been caught up in an Independent versus Coalition transparency argument after a complaint was filed against the publisher for...
