Community members and groups alike achieved a lot in 2023, and the Star Mail was lucky enough to capture some special moments shared in the Dandenong Ranges and the foothills.
Yarra Ranges Council’s Citizen of the Year Award goes to wildlife warrior Emma Sullivan. Having run the Wattle Wildlife Shelter in the Dandenong Ranges for…
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this week as Term One of the…
At just 18, Eliza Owen from Cockatoo has already saved lives, rebuilt hope, and inspired a community. Last night, the Cardinia Shire Council recognised her extraordinary efforts, naming her Young…
More than 5500 offences were detected by Victoria Police during a four-day statewide road policing operation over the Australia day long weekend. Operation Amity saw police highly visible and targeting…
Montrose Township Group have been crowned Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year. Bestowed the honour for the council’s Australia Day Civic Awards, the group have been active in…
The Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) has been detected in apricots in a residential garden in Yarra Glen, with further suspected larvae sightings in Lilydale. Other nearby areas such as Steels…
An ongoing push for the State Government to restore the Growing Suburbs Fund which supported tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects in Yarra Ranges and Cardinia is continuing.…
The Belgrave Tecoma Township Group is holding a meeting on Thursday, 29 January at 6pm at Belgrave Library. Residents are invited to share their views, hear about current projects, and…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 529830 Kooweerup resident Beverley Anne Edwards has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her decades-long service to the community of Cardinia. Already…
What started as a small way of reducing food and flower waste going to landfill evolved into something far beyond Patrick Natoli’s expectations. Co-founder and president of the Montrose Community…
Two hillside car accidents have seen cars flipped and charges laid on their drivers. Police reported a number of collisions in the outer east and Hills via their Eyewatch on…
