Covid catalyst for Children’s Week fun
The Yarra Ranges is set to rewrite the records for Children’s Week celebrations, with a mass community sing-a-long and the launch of an exclusive...
Rotary’s mental health response to Covid-19
The Rotary Club of Knox will work with local service providers to address the negative impact of Covid-19 on the community’s mental health.
The Rotary...
Fire on Puffing Billy trestle bridge
Police are investigating the cause of a small fire on the Puffing Billy Railway Trestle Bridge this morning.
Emergency services were called to the bridge...
Covid’s homelessness crisis
The CEO of a charity that supports homeless people has warned that Covid-19 could exacerbate what is already a serious problem in the Yarra...
Care for Year 12s
The return to school was made even better for Year 12 students at Emerald Secondary College last week, as they also received care packages...
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...
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Next phase of mental health support established in Lilydale
The Lilydale Mental Health and Wellbeing Local has taken its next step in supporting the community, with the walk-in service now up and running....
