Community School to launch at former Mountain District Christian School grounds
Cire Services will add to its community schools in Yarra Junction, Mount Evelyn and Lilydale starting in 2024, after acquiring the former school grounds...
Employers warned of crush injury dangers
As new data highlights their dreadful toll on workers, WorkSafe is urging employers to address the risk of crush injuries in their workplace.
Eight people...
Hills Ukulele Festival returns on Saturday 20 May and Sunday 21 May
Featuring international guests, local artists and workshops for the local community to take part in, Emerald Primary School will become the stage for the...
Emerald Ladies Probus Club still going strong after 35 yeasr
The Emerald Ladies Probus Club will be celebrating 35 years of existence in “friendship, fellowship, fun” this May.
The Star Mail caught up with the...
Federal Government cracks down on vaping
The Australian Government announced changes in an attempt to stamp out the use of vapes and discourage a switch to smoking as lung cancer...
Give blood in Upwey this May
A pop-up blood donor centre will pop up in late May throughout Upwey.
"One in three people in Upwey will need blood during their lives...
Coca-Cola Europacific irecalls Barista Bros dairy drinks
Coca-Cola Europacific is recalling Barista Bros Double Espresso, Iced Chocolate, Espresso and Mocha (500ml and 700ml bottles), which have a best before 30 September...
Celebrating national volunteer week
Around two million, or 42.1 per cent, of Victorians over the age of 15 volunteering time and skills and contribute around 58.1 billion dollars...
Wearing teal for Tourettes
Pakenham resident Sophie Stack has lived with Tourette Syndrome — a neurological condition typified by involuntary, repetitive movements or ‘tics’ — since she was...
Monbulk teacher and students recognised for sustainability push
Students' and a teachers' commitment to taking sustainable action at Monbulk Primary School has landed them nominations as finalists for the 20223 ResourceSmart Schools...
After April pause, cash rate rise returns
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) returned to a cash rate rise in May after last month's pause.
The cash rate has risen by 25...
Victorian ambulances found taking too long
Ambulance response times continue to lag across the state, with new data showing it takes more than 15 minutes to respond to one third...