Council’s free green waste drop-off events are back
Residents are encouraged to drop off their green waste for free at the upcoming Green-waste drop off events in in Pakenham and Lysterfield.
The service...
Nominations open for 2024 Victorian Sport Awards
Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport, nominations open on Wednesday 15 January, 2025 for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) which acknowledges the full...
Council free green waste drop offs return
Cardinia Shire residents are being encouraged to drop off their green waste for free at the upcoming Green-waste drop off events in in Pakenham...
Soaking up summer’s sun and making a splash
Belgrave Outdoor Pool was the place to be on Tuesday 14 January as people from all over the Yarra Ranges travelled to enjoy the...
Kate Tannin’s journey from Ferntree Gully to Fiji
A Ferntree Gully social work student is among the three Charles Sturt University (CSU) students selected for the prestigious New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholarship...
Better health services for autism under $42m strategy
People with autism and their parents are being promised a better diagnosis system and health services under a $42.3 million plan.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher,...
Life saving defib installed at Ferny Creek
The Ferny Creek Scout Group recently installed a defibrillator at the scout hall to serve the local community.
It is located on the outside...
Special Olympics Club receives grant for bocce court improvements
Special Olympics Australia’s (Knox) Melbourne Eastern Ranges has received a vital funding boost from the State Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program, enabling the not-for-profit...
Great capture by Emerald twitcher
An twitching enthusiast who resides in Emerald sent in a lovely shot of a Spotted Pardalote to the Star Mail on the afternoon of...
Barefoot bowls brings holiday cheer to Monbulk Bowling Club
Monbulk Bowling Club has been a hive of activity throughout December, with barefoot bowls events drawing a diverse range of local groups to the...
A landscape of summer
From the blood red of the sun to a dusting of fog over the Yarra Valley, summer has brought with it all conditions.
Fires...
Driver remains unscathed after storefront collision
A male driver collided with a fish and chip store on the afternoon of 10 January in Upwey.
Hooked Fish and Chips Upwey had a...