News
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CFA issues haystack warning
As Victoria begins to experience spring growth of pastures and crops, CFA has issued a warning to farmers to exercise caution with the cutting, baling…
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Giving thanks to parents
Healesville Primary School have taken the time to show appreciation to all the dedicated parents who have taken on the task of homeschooling their children…
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Food company fined $80,000 after worker crushed
A Lilydale snack food manufacturer has been convicted and fined $80,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when he was pinned under a corn milling…
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Vicforests to appeal logging case
VicForests has lodged an appeal over a landmark Federal Court decision made last month in its case against Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum (FLP), which saw…
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Sanctuary welcomes new koala joey
Healesville Sanctuary has welcomed a tiny fuzzy-eared koala joey, just in time for spring and the keepers have tasked Star Mail readers to decide on…
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Locals among three arrested over kidnapping
Two men from Warburton and Lilydale are among three people that have been arrested over the alleged kidnapping of a woman in July. Police alleged…
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Reclassification plea
Several Yarra Valley towns could be reclassified as regional in a bid to ease coronavirus restrictions, following a community campaign led by Council and local…
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Inclusive education
Yarra Ranges Special Development School’s (SDS) satellite unit at Healesville Primary School has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Victorian Excellence in Education Awards.…
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Bank reaches birthday milestone early
A major milestone for Healesville Community Bank will see an unexpected boost to student resources at Lyrebird College when the school opens in 2021. Lyrebird…
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Help map ecology on private property
Yarra Ranges residents interested in finding out more about the ecology in their backyard now have the opportunity to do so. Yarra Ranges Council is…
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Remembering the Yarra Ranges
International journalist and author Jane Cornwell was 17,000 kilometres from home when Covid-19 struck. She was visiting from London, seeing her mother in Montrose, when…
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Care for veterans
With important social gatherings at the Mount Evelyn RSL put on hold during Covid-19, members have been working hard to remain connected when possible. Late…
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