Kallista residents worry new facility will “grow” problems
Residents in Kallista are up in arms over a proposed medicinal cannabis farm that could soon become a neighbour in their tight-knit community.
The...
Helping Victorians Access Planned Surgery Sooner
The State Government has made a significant investment to ensure the most urgent surgeries in Victoria are delivered faster than anywhere else in Australia.
Health...
Journalism integrity under threat from easily formed ‘news websites’
Revelations that a digital news publication might have affiliate links with Climate 200 has brought about a reminder of the necessity of truly independent...
Missing Tecoma Woman found
Update: Police have advised that Melissa has been found on Tuesday 18 March.
An out of character disappearance had Police asking the community for...
Australian-first survey targets the role of local papers
Political leaders across Victoria are being asked their views on the importance of local newspapers and their ongoing sustainability as part of an Australia-first...
Emerald residents call for better policing amid rising hooning and graffiti issues
Emerald residents are calling for stronger action to address ongoing issues with hooning and graffiti, which, although not widespread, are causing significant disruption to...
Dig deep for Dignity Drive this March
Share the Dignity, the leading charity and advocate for ensuring every woman and girl has access to period products, is in the midst of...
New places to play
New playspaces have opened across the region, with State Government representatives travelling out to celebrate renewed and upgraded spaces.
Through January and February, council...
Considering the concerns of CCTV cameras
While CCTV can play an important role in improving community safety and the investigation of crime, it’s not without its concerns.
Invasion of privacy, data...
Candidates debate strategy, funding, and long-term responsibility
Strategy, funding, sustainability, long term maintenance and who exactly is responsible? Week four of the Star Mail campaign continues to explore and determine the...
Police seek help from public with stolen property
A Bayswater North residential burglary has police appealing for information on a stolen necklace
February 5 saw a residential burglary take place at a...
Yarra Ranges Council moves toward final stage of Storm and Pandemic Recovery
The Yarra Ranges Municipal Recovery Plan (MRPv3) is nearing its conclusion as the council wraps up its recovery efforts from the devastating storms of...