Flooding: the talk of town
Without a doubt, 2024 was a year where flooding and stormwater management dominated Star Mail’s headlines, primarily in Lilydale and Mount Evelyn, but also...
Croydon North cafe blackened by flames
A suspected firebombing in Croydon North has left three businesses blackened and closed.
Emergency services were called to the blaze at Exeter Road's Rocco's...
Plea to stay SunSmart with Victorians frequenting emergency departments with sunburn
Experts are calling for Victorians to get SunSmart or risk sunburn, which increases your lifetime risk of skin cancer and can even result in...
Files from a ‘daring’ historical bank robbery released in public record
Every year on 1 January, hundreds of Victorian archival records are made public through the Public Record Office Victoria, from historical court documents to...
The pic of the bunch in 2024
Every year, Star Mail takes a look back at the moments and stories which made up the year and of course, that wouldn't be...
The fight against gendered violence in 2024
Australians rallied against the devastating incidents of violence against women and alarming rates of domestic and family violence incidents that were occurring around Australia...
The stories that made 2024
A dream come true
Star Mail started off the year with a good news story - Holy Fools found its home in Lilydale making it...
A tale of two zoos and one famous falcon
One of the Collins Street Falcons has been on an epic rescue and rehabilitation journey since the live streaming cameras were switched off for...
Theft, youth offending rise, family violence ‘unwanted milestone’
Theft, criminal damage and youth offending have continued to rise in the Yarra Ranges, a trend reflected across the state according to the newest...
Four illegal burn offs caught in two days
Yarra Ranges Fire Patrol would like to remind residents that Fire Restrictions are currently in force within the Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah Council...
Urging the community to take responsibility this fire season
Victoria has already started to see the effects of the warmer weather and dry vegetation with fire and emergency service agencies responding to...
Victorian cardiac arrest survival rates triple in two decades
New research shows Victorians are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest compared to 20 years ago, thanks to increased bystander intervention.
The study,...
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Citizens will be celebrated
With Australia's national day fast approaching, Yarra Ranges Council is preparing to name and award excelling community members for their achievements and contributions, while...
