Taking a look at book habits
To help celebrate Book Week (17-23 October), the Star Mail sent out photographer Stewart Chambers to gain insight into the community's reading habits. We...
Time to talk about big cats
The creator of a podcast that investigates black panthers is particularly interested in hearing stories from the Yarra Ranges.
Missing Panther is a podcast created...
Get some gardening help
With many people being reintroduced to their gardens during Covid-19 lockdowns, the team at the Cockatoo Community House is looking to support local gardeners.
The...
Snakes slither into spring
Yarra Ranges residents are being urged to keep an eye out for snakes, as warmer weather sees them emerge from winter hibernation.
Department of Environment,...
The Round-up
School zones in operation
As eager students swap Zoom calls for the classroom, Victoria Police is urging drivers to take extra care in and around...
Mickey the yellow-bellied glider
Emerald’s Geoff Sands captured an incredibly-timed shot of a yellow-bellied glider taken when he and his late wife, Elaine, raised it many years ago.
The...
Local serviceman honoured
The Mt Evelyn RSL marked the 50th anniversary of the death of Mt Evelyn serviceman Garry Willoughby on 8 October.
It was the last of...
Glenda’s world of adventure
Covid-19 may have stopped international travel, but a new book is allowing people’s minds to be taken on an overseas journey.
The World Is Your...
Kodachrome history applauded
An Ferntree Gully photographer’s work has been shortlisted in the Victorian Premier History Award, for an incredibly unique collection of Kodachrome images.
Nick Anchen’s Visions...
Stonker rainbows released for family fun
Numerous lakes in the Yarra Ranges are among those currently being stocked with stonker rainbow trout to bolster recreational fishing.
Emerald Lake, Lillydale Lake and...
Belgrave Outdoor Pool reopening
Belgrave Outdoor Pool will be among numerous local pools reopening over the next couple of months.
The State Government has allowed outdoor pools to reopen...
Time to care for unpaid carers
A Mount Evelyn carer is helping launch a campaign that highlights the importance of unpaid carers, particularly during Covid-19.
Merrin Ayton is a wife, mother...
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Driver hospitalised after rollover crash on Paky Rd
A male in his 30s has been transported to Dandenong Hospital in stable condition following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Paky Road, near the...
