Running for the kids
A Mount Evelyn man is set to embark on a 80 kilometre run to raise money for kids with cancer.
Dylan Taylor is currently training...
Fatal Montrose collision
Two people have died following a collision in Montrose on 19 October.
It’s understood a truck collided with a Toyota sedan on Mount Dandenong Road...
Green cleaning comes to Selby
A free webinar will be offered this Friday on techniques and products for a healthier and cleaner home during the pandemic.
Selby Community House has...
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Fire on Puffing Billy trestle bridge
Police are investigating the cause of a small fire on the Puffing Billy Railway Trestle Bridge on 19 October.
Emergency...
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...
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To great heights: CFA train at Skyhigh
Recently, Kalorama-Mt Dandenong CFA invited their neighbouring brigades of Sassafras-Ferny Creek, Olinda and Montrose to join them on a combined training session at Skyhigh,...
