Book Week rolls on
Every year across Australia, Children’s Book Week (19 to 25 August 2023) celebrates a love of books and reading; something which is celebrated every...
Waste not for the greater good
The Hallam Landfill site remains a dumping point for household rubbish collected for many years.
It has operated as part of the kerbside rubbish...
Fire safety and fun
Fire safety awareness and a good dash of fun were on the agenda for some lucky primary school kids ahead of the bushfire season...
A local guide to an Aussie symphony
Among the distinctive buzz of cicadas and hooting Kookaburra laughter, Australia's favourite animal sounds can be heard in our very own Valley.
The ABC’s...
Stellar result for Victorian students
Students in the across Victoria have topped the nation in this year’s NAPLAN results – recording ongoing improvement at both primary and secondary levels...
Bridging the gap between primary and secondary education
For the past two weeks, the Year 7s of Upper Yarra Secondary College have trudged their way through erratic weather patterns in order to...
Star Mail journo shares her book choices
Tanya Faulkner - Reporter
What book are you currently reading?
I am currently reading the 8 Rules to Love by Jay Shetty. I’ve been...
‘I wonder why people have such a visceral reaction to it’: Suzanne Phoenix launches...
Exploring the landscapes of gender equality, Warburton artist and photographer Suzanne Phoenix’s first hand cut collage exhibition opened August 21.
The exhibition will be held...
Cost of new FOGO bins too high
Waste collection changes beginning in Yarra Ranges have been met with many objections and questions from residents.
Multiple residents have called Star Mail and aired...
Author Kylie Orr gives her Book Week insights
Kylie Orr: Author
What book are you currently reading?
I am currently reading “Dark Mode” by Ashley Kalagian blunt. It’s a crime thriller with stalker murderer...
Raptor rehab giving birds a second chance
A world-class flight centre opened at Healesville Sanctuary on Monday 14 August – giving injured birds a second chance at life in the wild.
Minister...
What remains for humanity
A den of sculptures and imagery to please and astonish has emerged in the Yarra Valley and provides a thought-proking display that crosses time....
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Yarra Valley Water targets construction carbon reductions
Yarra Valley Water has assessed the full life cycle impact of 10 infrastructure projects to target carbon emissions reductions and increase the use of...
