News
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TAC clients sharing their stories
Last week, Star Mail shared a story of a Healesville resident about how hard it was to get her claims approved by the Transport Accident…
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‘Never in doubt’: Aaron Violi was confident he’d retain Casey
Aaron Violi retained the seat of Casey against Labor’s Naomi Oakley amid a Liberal fallout this election. He said he was honoured that the community…
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Rental crisis for vulnerable across the outer east
Affordability figures for new rentals released by Anglicare Victoria on 30 April have shown that renters are the real victims of Australia’s housing crisis. Drastic…
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Labor and Liberals share the spoils in Outer East seats
An eventful election day came to a quick conclusion with the Australian Labor Party set for a second successive term. The seat of Casey remained…
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Landowners unite over increase in wild dog attacks
A rise in wild dog attacks on livestock prompted an emergency community meeting on Wednesday 30 April which saw landowners, politicians and councillors unite to…
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Seville Primary School will get a new kindergarten
Seville Primary School has been named as one of the 13 schools which will get its own kindergarten in 2027. The announcement was made by…
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Gruyere planned burn to commence soon
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that the Gruyere – Range Road planned burn, located at three kilometres north east…
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Padam, padam – emu learns to drum
Frankie, the emu, is finding her voice at Healesville Sanctuary, marching to her own rhythm as she takes her first steps towards independence. The large…
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Casey remains in the balance
The seat of Casey remained on a knife’s edge until late in the night and a late shift has seen the seat still in doubt.…
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Celebrating volunteers: a day of connection, empowerment, and compassion
It was a day full of heart and energy at the Knox Community Arts Centre on Tuesday, 29 April, as volunteers and community groups gathered…
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Wesburn planned burn to be ignited soon
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that the Wesburn – Mineshaft Hill Track planned burn, located at two kilometres south…
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The hunt for hidden public toilets is on
People of the Upper Yarra – it’s time to go hunting… for public toilets. No, seriously – until 11 May, Continence Health Australia’s National Dunny…