Funding and promises for a CCTV network
More than a decade ago, the first of a network of CCTV cameras were promised to keep the community safe and deter crime in...
Ranges transport lack
Travelling from one side of the Yarra Ranges to the other, or even short distances within, can require hours or extensive costs if one...
Electoral reforms; the ‘right balance’ or ‘a major party stitch up’?
The Federal crossbench is crying out against new legislation passed in Parliament recently which altered the caps and disclosure requirements on electoral donations, with...
AFLW draftee helps mentor and guide local primary school students
Newly drafted AFLW player Georgia Knight made a special visit to Birmingham Primary School last week to present a signed jumper from her side....
Emu eggs a challenge
Local artists of all kinds have been invited to step forward to paint emu eggs for an exhibition in April this year.
The aptly...
Cricket club pays it forward
A catered lunch has been paid forward to a local food charity in Ferntree Gully this week after a last minute cancellation, displaying kindness...
Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix announces 2025 additions to International Women’s Day portrait series
Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix’s annual additions to her International Women’s Day (IWD) photographic portrait series have arrived, with an array of new names and...
Penny’s petition prompts callout for CCTV camera concerns
Healesville resident Penny walked in through the Star Mail door with a petition in hand in December 2024, calling for the CCTV network in...
Food safety crucial during power outages
The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has released advice on how to safely store food during power outages and other emergencies after receiving an...
Eagle rescued in Monbulk
A wedge-tailed eagle in distress was rescued in Monbulk on Friday 14 February, by a dedicated team of volunteers from Vets for Compassion.
The...
Fire ban delays Monbulk bowlers semifinal
Monbulk's top Saturday bowling team was set for a semifinal match against Lilydale, but Total Fire Ban days over the weekend prevented play.
They...
Slippery roads lead to Monbulk crash
Late Tuesday afternoon, 18 February, members of the Kallista-The-Patch CFA responded to a vehicle accident on Monbulk Road. The conditions were made treacherous by...
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Mural marks GEMCO’s 45th
In celebration of GEMCO Players' 45th birthday, a vibrant new mural was officially unveiled earlier this month, marking a significant milestone for the community.
In...
