Farmers, park rangers and environmental enthusiasts gathered together at Haining Farm to learn about the fascinating world of the Liwik Barring Landscape Conservation Area on 10 September as part of the Birarrung Riverfest 2025.
Attendees had the chance to learn about the goat-conventional biomass reduction trial, which was started in collaboration with Melbourne Water to help manage the growth in certain sections along the Birarrung.
Cafe owner and operator from ‘Cafe Have ya Bean’ in Upwey, Paul had a bit of a surprise in store when a regular work day…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 225907 As bushfires continue to burn across parts of Victoria, many popular parks are closed due to ongoing fire activity and may remain closed…
For more than 30 years, Rocky Mountaineer has welcomed guests from around the world to experience luxury rail journeys through some of the most spectacular landscapes in North America. From…
Friday’s extreme fire conditions and statewide total fire ban has raised one question for many Yarra Ranges locals. ‘Should I stay or should I go?’ With many fires dotted around…
Local photographer Graeme Edwards has shared his work with the Star Mail throughout the year. His excellent photography has featured in multiple editions, capturing the beauty of the Upper Yarra…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 527854 Lilydale opened a relief centre, seeing evacuees make use of the space as they wait to learn the fates of their properties and…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 527854 Yarra Ranges Council has advised the community that the Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) opened at the Lilydale Highschool basketball stadium is now closed.…
With the coming of January, the Healesville community pauses for a moment of recognition for two ambulance drivers who died on their way to attending an emergency on 4 January…
An exploding E-bike battery ignited a fire in Warburton on 8 January, sending local CFA crews into a scramble to prevent a major bushfire. CFA units were paged at around…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 458145 Knox Council has reminded residents via their news updates page that Quarry Lake is still hosting levels of bacteria considered risky to animal…
Two free and vital bushfire prep sessions run by the local CFA in the Dandenong Ranges will go ahead this week. The Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade CFA will host the…
