Fatal crash in Kallista
Three people died following a single vehicle crash in Kallista on 8 March.
Police believe the vehicle may have been struck by a falling tree...
On the frontline of virus tourism hit
A Yarra Valley-based hot air balloon company is among those bearing the brunt of decreased visitor numbers as a result of the coronavirus.
Global Ballooning...
Understanding legal options
Community Legal Centres are places that help community members understand their legal rights and responsibilities. Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is your local free...
Deadly mushrooms spark Melbourne health warning
A health warning has been issued for Victorians to avoid gathering wild mushrooms following widespread rain across the state.
Victoria’s Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr...
Shooting investigation continues
A shooting in Emerald last year is believed to have been a targeted attack, despite the victim not knowing the offenders.
A 53-year-old man was...
Publisher signs off
This edition of your Star Mail marks a new era in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges for publisher Star New Group, who have...
New era for local media
The local family newsmedia company, Star News Group, owned by the Thomas family since inception in 1909, last week took full ownership of the...
Nearing ready to ride
Construction of the new Cockatoo BMX track is well underway, with works set to be completed this month.
The Alma Treloar Reserve BMX pump...
Police work to make roads safe this Labour Day
Police across the state will be putting in the hard yards to ensure road users stay safe this Labour Day weekend.
Officers will be highly...
Panic buying hits the Ranges
The impact of coronavirus and panic buying has hit the Yarra Ranges with numerous supermarket shelves stripped of toilet paper and other basic items.
Amid...
Weed warriors unite
Pesky plants and weeds have been the focus of a community project in Cockatoo, Gembrook, Mount Burnett and surrounds.
Since December last year, Cardinia Shire...
Fire Danger Period ending in Yarra Ranges
The Fire Danger Period will end at 1am on 10 March for the Yarra Ranges.
The lifting of fire restrictions will mean that residents in...
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Twenty thousand more carpenters, electricians and plumbers
The Victorian Government is delivering the skilled workers Victoria needs to meet its housing targets, with more than 20,000 carpenters, electricians and plumbers getting...
