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Rescue an important reminder of Cement Creek Road Bridge closure

An important reminder for visitors near and afar, the Cement Creek Road Bridge providing access to the Redwood Forest in East Warburton is currently...

ISSUE OF THE YEAR: Roads

Residents of the Yarra Ranges have been outraged about the state of the local roads throughout 2022, with safety concerns and the deteriorating conditions...

An opportunity to become an RSPCA guardian angel

The beginning of a new year is always busy at RSPCA, with thousands of animals from across the country, including in Yarra Ranges, headed...

Sponsor a koala to live a happy life

The WWF, formerly known as the World Wildlife Fund, is asking Australians, including those in Yarra Ranges, to adopt a koala and help ensure...

How to keep cats happy at home according to the RSPCA

The RSPCA is reminding cat owners, including those in the Yarra Ranges that their feline friends are supposed to remain inside the home, but...

Respect and be responsible on public land these holidays

The Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Parks Victoria are urging holiday-makers to practice responsible recreation this holiday season. Trail bike-riding, four-wheel driving...

Refining kids First Aid skills

While school holidays have great opportunities for kids to have plenty of fun, the excitement can often lead to accidents. Parents understand the importance of...

Registrations officially open for next Clean Up Australia Day

Why not make your New Year;s Resolution something that will benefit the environment and your community all at once, and register for Clean Up...

Flooding frenzy in the Yarra Valley in 2022

The Yarra Ranges was hit hard by flooding this year, with floods seeming to strike different townships back to back from October into November. Yarra...

Top news stories from 2022

Staffing disaster The year started off with a surge of rising Covid-19 cases, isolations, a lack of Rapid Antigen Tests and PCR result wait...

Photo gallery of the best snaps from 2022

Across 2022 there has been many great photo opportunities for Star Mail. Here is a selection of some that have stood out among the rest.

Keeping kids’ screen time to a healthy amount this holidays

Keeping kids entertained with screens over the school holidays is an easy option, but it is important to keep usage to a healthy level....

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Mooroolbark Police run a photo completion

Mooroolbark Police are seeking submissions of photographs of local Mooroolbark or Yarra Valley landscapes to be printed and showcased as one way window film...