Mail Newspaper Group, as publisher of the award-winning Mountain Views Mail, is proud to be the custodian of the Yarra Valley’s local newspaper as it celebrates 40 years of publishing.
Over the years the Mountain Views, as it was known when launched, has reflected this growing community’s opinions, lifestyles, aspirations, concerns and personalities; it has also assisted the region’s growth and local business through effective advertising.
A particular tribute should be paid to Mardie and Harry Lambert who devoted a great deal of personal commitment to fostering the business over many years.
They faithfully reported community news and events and were financially supported from time to time by local residents who shared their vision to offer a distinctly local, and some may say parochial, newspaper.
Mail News Group as a family business is committed to producing attractive community newspapers and other publications across the region.
We have always maintained a local office and staff to service content, readers, advertisers and the community in general, for print and now digital publications and services.
Though a traditional community newspaper publisher, the company has responded to make changes by introducing new magazines, launching websites, apps and digital editions; we have embraced new technology and will continue to engage with readers and advertisers online and through social media.
Times have changed for major media players across Australia and the world as technology and information delivery methods have occurred; however it is encouraging to see that local newspapers remain relevant to their communities and readers.
What has not changed is the community’s continuing need for local and trusted news and comment.
We believe our role is to run newspapers in trust for the communities they service, and to ensure access and maintain relevance to what is intrinsically Healesville and the Yarra Valley region.
We seek your continuing support in maintaining this vital service.
As we remember and celebrate those who have devoted their efforts and careers to providing your local news service, we look forward to continuing to provide a reliable and effective media for many more years to come.
– Hartley Higgins, publisher
