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A guitar craftsman in the making

Tecoma resident Isaac Waterhouse is hoping his first custom-designed guitar will help launch a career in the specialised world of guitar luthiers. The former Beaconhills...

Charges over church burglaries

 Police charged two men over a series of alleged burglaries at places of worship, including one in Mount Evelyn. They alleged the burglaries occurred between...

Wild, wet and windy: severe weather batters the Dandenongs

Despite wet and windy conditions around the Dandenongs, local SES crews are been pleased to report there was no significant damage in and surrounding...

Fundraising foray

Locals have formed a Gembrook Pub Working Group to try to bring a pub back to the town. The group has been established under the...

Creative and innovative school holiday activities

Yarra Ranges Council, Eastern Regional Libraries, Milwarra Primary School, ADRA and Inspiro have teamed up to provide several free, fun-filled activities to keep the...

March to remember peace

 World War I veterans held a peace march down Castella Street, Lilydale, to celebrate the Treaty of Versailles officially ending The Great War in...

Spreading safety messages through storytime

Ferntree Gully fire brigade has found a novel way to spread its fire safety message. On Friday 5 July the brigade ran its eighth Funtime...

Platypus find in Olinda Creek a sign of population recovery

In what is some wholesome and well-needed good news, six male platypus have been found in Olinda Creek. Melbourne Water and environment group Cesar conducted...

Fretted frivolity with free-spirited Ben Kelly

Free-spirited Silvan musician Ben Kelly is returning for the third time to The Melbourne Guitar Show. Known for his unique musical stylings, Ben draws inspiration...

Mount Evelyn remapped in true Tolkien style.

“When pen hit paper, Mount Evelyn was the first place it started,” said Brunswick cartographer Adam Mattinson. This Sunday, Adam Mattinson will launch a...

Don’t let their dogs go hungry

Pets save us as much as we save them. That’s why this winter the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS) are helping pet owners at...

Belgrave Rotary celebrates 65 years of lending a hand

 The Belgrave Rotary Club exists to serve its community and neighbours, and on 21 June celebrated 65 years of service. The group celebrated its 65th...

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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...