Watch out scams
To prevent putting more Australians at risk of scams, the Parliament of Australia passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill on 13 February.
The Star Mail...
Lightning sparks more than 200 fires
Fires, sparked by lightning, have in recent weeks been popping up across the Yarra Ranges and around the state, from severe to minor.
Early...
Factory Fire in Bayswater controlled after overnight battle, investigation underway
Firefighters worked through the night to battle a significant factory fire in Jersey Road, Bayswater, which began in the early hours of 14 February....
Schools relocate for safety
Students from Ferny Creek Primary School paid a visit to Wattle View Primary with safety foremost in mind but the opportunity also provided a...
Against all odds: Monbulk clinches fourth spot
Saturday pennant, the final round of home and away bowls. The weather matched the significance of the round. It was the classic four seasons...
Knox to host free International Women’s Day event
Knox City Council is hosting free evening celebrating local women in business as they share their inspiring stories of resilience, overcoming obstacles, and empowering...
Snap issue and solve it
Yarra Ranges Council claimed victory in the Inclusive Excellence Award at the Snap Send Solve's 2024 Solver of the Year Awards.
The award is presented...
Hydrant bursts in Tecoma
Residents in parts of Tecoma had their morning disrupted by a drop to their water supply after a fire hydrant was damaged along Sandells...
Yellingbo steps back in time
The annual medieval fair at Camelot Castle saw travellers from near and far pay a single gold coin to enter a world of reenactment...
Community panel secured, set to inform stormwater decisions
The Stormwater Community Reference Panel (SCRP) was formed without opposition at the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday, with all applicants securing a seat...
Ambulances still not hitting 15 minute response target in Yarra Ranges
Ambulance Victoria’s quarterly data shows response times to Code 1 callouts in the Yarra Ranges have increased to an average of 17 minutes and...
Deferred decision from Yarra Ranges Council on kangaroo harvesting stance
Kangaroos were the topic of a lengthy discussion during the Tuesday 11 February Yarra Ranges Council meeting.
During a councillor motion brought by Walling Ward...
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Candidates debate strategy, funding, and long-term responsibility
Strategy, funding, sustainability, long term maintenance and who exactly is responsible? Week four of the Star Mail campaign continues to explore and determine the...
