MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Special donation from past student for Badger Creek Primary School

A past Badger Creek Primary School pupil donated his talents to his old school. Mervyn Bullas, 85 years old, travelled from Dromana,...

School holidays kick off, drivers urged to stay safe

Road safety enforcement will ramp up during April as police warn motorists to take extra care when travelling throughout Victoria this month. The warning comes...

Toast to win

Healesville Toastmasters Club has finally produced a member qualified to compete in the district stage of the speech contest for the first time. Bruce...

Passion leads achivement

The passion for cricket and children’s welfare of a Yarra Glen resident was recognised by a regional cricket association. Yarra Glen Cricket Club junior coordinator...

Personal bests at season’s end

It was stunning weather for the Little Athletics Season Celebration round on Saturday 22 March. The track at Mt Evelyn was a hive of...

The Final Showdown of the Eastern 55 Senior Pennant

The finals were under threat from thunderstorms and heavy rain. Thank goodness the forecasters were wrong. The last round started in fog, previous rounds...

Healesville U14s crowned Premiers

U14-3 Grand Final: Healesville 8/195 defeated Wonga Park 169 - Day 2 of 2-day game Having batted first last week and amassing 8/195, Healesville needed...

Stakes high in round six of the Eastern Suburbs Senior Pennant

The stakes were high for round six at Eastwood with challenges for the top spots in green and gold groups. Forecast was for mid-twenties...

Healesville 1st XI beaten by rain

U14-3 Grand Final: Healesville 8/195 v Wonga Park - day 1 of 2 day game Travelling to Wonga Park for the first week in a...

Compelling journey of love, loss and identity

Healesville-based poet and playwright Beata Taylor is excited to bring her show into her hometown. The play Same But Different is a trilogy written by...

Exhibition for interaction

Yering Station is hosting an exhibition to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Yarra Valley sculptor’s death.  INTERACTION, an exhibition of artworks created by Ernst...

Custom-made guitar adds beautiful sounds

A Healesville-based musician is looking forward to performing at The Basin Music Festival with his new guitar. Robbie Greig won a songwriting contest held by...

Recently formed Yarra Ranges based theatre company

A new theatre company wants to provide a production opportunity to people in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Hills Act Theatre Company was...

Freedom and discovery flows through Jamie Saxe exhibition

Experimenting with paints, colour and texture has led Olinda-based artist Jamie Saxe on a discovery of being in a flow state. It was that...

Mysterious slime moulds up close

Slime moulds are amazing and you can find them right here in the Yarra Ranges. I know what you’re thinking, amazing isn’t the first...

All female dental clinic

Valley Dental Family Clinic is an all female clinic based in Lilydale. The clinic is owned by Dr Rupali Prabhu and Dr Sonali Prabhu. Rupali graduated...

Here for your automotive needs

Yarra Glen Automotive prides itself on providing the best experience for its customers. Specialising in tyre and puncture repairs, wheel alignment, logbook and general servicing...

Vibrant retirement living

In the heart of Lilydale, where the lush Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, stands Lilydale Valley Views – not just a retirement village,...

Go wild and visit the zoo

On a stunning 12 ha property with sweeping views to Mt Buller and beyond is a very special place where Dr Doolittle dreams of...

Get ready to rally at the Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo in 2025

Dust of your hats and grab your boots for a fun-filled night of thrills and spills of Rodeo action amongst neighbouring world-class wineries of...

Get your outdoor area summer ready

As we enter the summer festive season, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck...

HICCI is here for people in need

In the middle of the cost-of-living crisis, a Healesville-based charity and welfare organisation hopes its programs' benefits reach more community members. Healesville Interchurch Community...

Black tarp handed in to Healesville Police

On 31 March, a black tarp was located on Healesville–Kinglake Road in Healesville and handed in to the Healesville Police Station by a member...

55 out of 79 Victorian councils have CCTV in public spaces

Regularly maintained CCTV networks are not a rarity, with councils around the state operating both extensive and small-scale networks of cameras to service their...

‘It’d be a shame to lose it’: Commit to funding CCTV call

When Star Mail set out on this six week campaign, the premise was to provide a solution, instead all we can offer is a...

Driving back in time to raise awareness of prostate cancer

Australia’s most unique motorsport event, the Rob Roy Revival, combining a competition hill climb and vintage festival, drove home a lifesaving message to Australian...

Council non-committal

This week, Star Mail brings you the sixth and final week of the Capturing the Yarra Ranges campaign which sought to better understand the...

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Special donation from past student for Badger Creek Primary School

A past Badger Creek Primary School pupil donated his talents to his old school. Mervyn Bullas, 85 years old, travelled from Dromana,...

Toast to win