Stroke foundation joins with new national taskforce
A new national task force of leading health organisations has partnered with the Stroke Foundation in an effort to tackle the leading risk factor...
Treasuring Our Trees launches new showroom
In a display of resilence, a Dandenong Ranges local has used fallen trees in the June 2021 storms to create works of art, community...
Managing children’s screen time across the holidays
Managing children's screen time during the holiday period can be a difficult challenge for parents throughout the Dandenong Ranges, especially if wet weather continues...
BEST OF NOVEMBER: Burnham Beeches future revealed
The iconic Dandenong Ranges mansion has a storied history, and it's future was confirmed in November as new owners plan to bring it into...
BEST OF NOVEMBER: High winds cause chaos of SES
Memories of the storms as major roads were cut off by strong winds in November, with SES responding quickly to resolve the issues:
Local SES...
BEST OF OCTOBER: 300th Upwey Community Meal served
The Star Mail was on the scene at the Upwey Baptist Community Church as Foothills Community Care served its 300th meal in eight years...
BEST OF OCTOBER: Hills school closes its doors for good
In October, it was announced the four-decade-old Mountain District Christian School would be shutting its doors for good in the face of dwindling numbers...
Tributes pour in for Queen Elizabeth II
For 70 years Queen Elizabeth II reigned with strength and grace and in the mourning of her death, Yarra Ranges residents have honoured her...
Visitors told to keep an eye on campsite closures
Travelers throughout Victoria have been told to keep an eye on the state of campsites, with some partial and full closures already in affect.
A...
BEST OF SEPTEMBER: A garden fit for the Queen
An award-winning garden lovingly remade in the Dandenong Ranges is expected to be opened to the public in February 2023. The Star Mail got...
BEST OF SEPTEMBER: Firefighters raise the bar for stair climb
After Covid-19 disrupted the annual CFA stair climb, Ferntree Gully CFA set the bar high by aiming to once again be the highest fundraisers...
Study finds link between workplace accidents and self-harm
An international study by Monash University has found that people who take time off work due to injury or illness are at a higher...
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Local songwriter scores overseas nomination
Footwear icon RM Williams has inspired a country music artist to write a song which has gone on to be nominated for an international...
