News
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Getting back into the swing of things
Residents across the Yarra Ranges have experienced their first sense of freedom since August, with Covid-19 restrictions easing to allow for tennis, golf and the…
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More Covid checkpoints for the Yarra Ranges
Additional Covid-19 vehicle checkpoints have been set up in suburbs across the Yarra Ranges ahead of the long weekend. It’s understood that Upper Ferntree Gully…
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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…
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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…
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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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The Round-up
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.…
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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 YouTube…
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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…
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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 this morning. Emergency services were called to the bridge…
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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 Ranges.…
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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 from…
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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 asked…