In the article ‘Sanctuary set to turn 90’ in last week’s paper on Tuesday 14 May, it was printed that the activities at Healesville Sanctuary came ‘with free entry’. It should have read ‘free with entry’.
Agriculture Victoria have made the following suggestions for this week’s hot weather forecast: Managing animals in high temperatures requires good forward planning. Keeping an eye…
O’Shannassy Ward councillor Jim Child received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his unwavering dedication to the Yarra Ranges. Cr Child was one of 680 award recipients…
Fiona Waters from Bentleigh reached out to the Star Mail to share a heart-warming act of kindness from locals in Yarra Glen. I just wanted to do a shout out…
The Belgrave Tecoma Township Group is holding a meeting on Thursday, 29 January at 6pm at Belgrave Library. Residents are invited to share their views, hear about current projects, and…
VicEmergency has issued a heatwave warning for Tuesday 27 January. Severe to extreme intensity heatwave conditions will peak on Tuesday and Wednesday and may be felt by the rest of…
The Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Links will be closed on Monday, 26 January 2026 for the Australia Day public holiday. Arts Centre Warburton, Yarra Ranges Regional Museum and The Memo…
The concerning rise of misogynistic behaviour among young men has been brought to the fore as school returns in the Yarra Ranges for 2026. It’s a trend documented by many…
In an act of altruism, the Friends Forever Animal Rescue (FFAR) in Gladysdale donated a ute tray chock full of essential supplies after animal rescues were devastated by bushfires. The…
It’s been a difficult and anxious week for many as bushfires rip through the state, inching close to our own community on Friday 10 January. Marked the worst fire danger…
The 83rd Golden Globes took place on January 12, and I have mixed feelings about the results. Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony for the second time this year, and once…
Lilydale Lakeside Writers Group A guest article by Leanne Margaret Christine’s Note: Many thanks to local author Leanne Margaret, of Croydon, for sharing her experiences and insights of hosting the…
