Residents in Menzies Creek were shocked to see a local heritage-listed artefact removed without any notice on Friday 22 August, possibly damaged in the process.…
Another round of the power saving bonus has opened to provide eligible concession card households energy relief. Applications for $100 saving bonus opened on Monday…
As Prostate Cancer Awareness month is just around the corner, the Gully Market has once again shown its generosity for the community with a second…
A local palliative care provider has been put forward for an award recognising their attempts to innovate and develop the best possible practice in the…
Anglers across Yarra Ranges can reel in some big thrills with huge rainbow trout ─ weighing up to four kilograms each ─ being stocked across…
A driver is lucky to have avoided serious injury following a single-car crash on Burwood Highway in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 26 August.…
Police across Eastern Region Division Two, which includes Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges conducted ‘Operation Conventus’ on Friday, 22 August. The operation focused on themes…
Star Mail would like to issue an apology after an article was published both in print and online, with hateful language quoted. The article was…
A Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) weather warning has advised that damaging northwesterly winds are forecast to hit the eastern ranges today, 26 August. The winds…
Football Premier Division (Round 18) Seniors: Monbulk 13.4.82 def Officer 5.6.36; Healesville 13.13.91 def Gembrook-Cockatoo 12.10.82; Wandin 12.19.91 def Upwey-Tecoma 9.11.65; Olinda-Ferny Creek 18.8.116 def…
FOOTBALL Seniors The final round of home and away matches by Monbulk’s football and netball teams was played on the weekend in ideal conditions. The…
When Knox Kyokushin Karate’s dedicated instructor, Keelan Lang found out he’d been selected to represent Australia at the 6th World Kyokushin Karate Tournament in Maebashi,…
A policy costing from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has estimated that the Victorian government could save as much as $451.6 million over a decade…
Football Seniors With a tight race to grab a finals place, Monbulk knew they had to win one of their final two remaining matches. Mt.…
Football Premier Division (Round 17) Seniors: Upwey-Tecoma 11.8.74 def Emerald 10.10.70; Monbulk 5.10.40 def Mt. Evelyn 5.7.37; Officer 9.8.62 def Healesville 8.8.56; Wandin 14.8.92 def…
Spring has sprung, and the vibrant yellow colours of the season are peeping through trees and across the hills. The distinctive golden daffodil, a firm…
Sassafras will be the site of the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society’s beloved annual Spring Show on the weekend of 6 and 7 September. The Spring…
The power of craft to bring about change and awareness on the issues and challenges facing society is not new but craftivist Tal Fitzpatrick brings…
Sassafras will be the site of the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society’s beloved annual Spring Show on the weekend of 6 and 7 September. The Spring…
Emerald Library had an incredible visit from an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator on Thursday 21 August to help celebrate Book Week. Nicky Johnston…
Has there been a book that was hard to get through, but worth it in the end? Moby Dick, by Herman Melville. The author continually…
Bowling enthusiasts and casual revellers alike, brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience at the Monbulk Bowling Club, located at 11 Moores Road, Monbulk. This vibrant…
Since opening five years ago, Nurse Next Door Melbourne Outer East has grown into a trusted provider, delivering premium in-home care to clients across the…
In the heart of Lilydale, where the lush Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, stands Lilydale Valley Views – not just a retirement village, but…
New Belgrave Motors are reliable, experienced and always go the extra mile. Owners and dynamic duo Shane and Cindy Taylor say safety is the number…
Every hour a commercial vehicle sits idle costs money. Whether it’s a delivery truck with a flat tyre on the Princes Freeway, a construction excavator…
In a world where traditional education doesn’t work for everyone, The Avenue School stands as a beacon of hope, committed to creating an inclusive and…
Just in time for Book Week, a couple of local mums from Cockatoo have quietly launched something that’s already making waves in how families think…
PRECEDE: In a world that often feels fast and overwhelming, Matilda has found clarity in the rhythms of nature. Through permaculture, she’s discovering how small,…
Emerald Library hosted a special event to announce the opening of the 2025–26 Living Libraries Infrastructure Program funding round on Wednesday, 20 August. A few…
Knox City Council in collaboration with Maroondah City Council, and Yarra Ranges Council and the Outer Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network (OELLEN) brought together…
The popular range of Cocobella yoghurts have been recalled due to the presence of milk, an undeclared allergen. The date markings for the recalled products…
Advocates want certainty on supports provided to children with autism under a major overhaul of the NDIS, as the minister overseeing the scheme tries to…