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Voting closes soon for Yarra Ranges Shire Council election

The Victorian Electoral Commission is reminding voters in Yarra Ranges Shire Council that they have until 6pm on Friday 25 October to vote in...

Wandin Silvan field days celebrates sun

Beautiful weather set into the picturesque countryside saw community and exhibitors alike tee up for the annual Wandin Silvan field days event at the...

Climate-adjusted seeds stored to help save the lowland Leadbeater’s Possum

A new trial conducted by Melbourne Water is hoping to help boost the population of the lowland Leadbeater’s Possum. Less than 40 lowland Leadbeater’s Possums...

Healesville Cricket Round Two match report

U12-3 Healesville 2/127 defeated Lilydale 7/100 Ryder Hudson 41*, Kael Senti 31*, Jackson Lehman 3/7 U12-7 Healesville 7/64 lost to Wandin 2/68 The U12’s took on the...

Bowls season opening soon

The 2024/25 Bowls Season kicks off on 19 October. This season Healesville Pennant teams go up a division after winning two divisional grand finals....

Cricket season is back

Cricket was back until the rain come in and spoiled a positive start to the season. U14-3 - Healesville 4-121 defeated Norwood 9/119 With Rain threatening...

Rivalry pushed both team to first and second

Having competed against each other, two U15 teams of Healesville Soccer Club finished up the season taking first and second place respectively. Along with...

Healesville Women champion of the soccer league

Healesville Soccer Club has proved how strong a sports culture for women and girls has settled into the town. Two teams of...

Yarra Glen boys, champion of the 2024 winter season

Despite some obstacles, the Yarra Glen U13 boys didn’t make excuses but put in their best effort to win the premiership. Yarra Glen...

Tarrawarra Museum of Art shone at the awards one more time

A local art museum once again got good recognition among the Victorian art community. Tarrawarra Museum of Art (TWMA) was awarded Highly Commended in...

Looking forward to one more success

With embracing the high expectation from the success over the last seven years, YAVA has gathered local artists once again for its Open Studio...

Play for toy lovers coming to Healesville

A play for toy lovers is coming to Healesville for the first time. Velveteen Rabbit is a show performed by a Melbourne theatre company...

Leap into literacy at Your Library

Lizzie James is the Regional Literacy Officer at Your Library (formerly Eastern Regional Libraries). Here is her introduction to the “Leap into Literacy” program...

Swan Lake in Healesville

Victorian State Ballet (VSB) visited Healesville for the first time on Saturday 31 August. The team performed a full length version of Swan Lake...

From hobby to exhibition

A local has added one more title ‘artist’ in his job list. Yarra Ranges deputy mayor David Eastham, who has spent his whole life in...

Save thousands on solar with Solahart

Are you a Victorian homeowner looking to make the switch to solar? Right now, you could save thousands on smart solar technology and water...

A feast of flowers

All are welcome to the Flower Festival being held at the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society on the 26 and 27 October. Why not bring your...

Keeping the Valley rolling

For over three decades, Fast Freddie's Tyre Service has been the cornerstone of automotive care in Healesville and the broader Yarra Valley region. Operating...

Welcome from the President of Wandin Silvan Field Days

2024 will mark the 55th year we have hosted the Wandin Silvan Farm Field Days, marking a significant milestone achievement and a tribute to...

Beacon of compassion

In a world that often moves too fast, Harmony Homecare stands as a beacon of compassion, offering a helping hand to those who need...

Redefining aged care

Born and bred in Yarra Glen, Jessica Smith began her home care journey as a scheduling coordinator for a local service provider in Melbourne....

Changes to NDIS create clear outline of approved supports

A swathe of changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports have now come into place as of 3 October, with clarity provided...

National Carers Week workshops

Two free workshops are set to go in Yarra Glen and Upwey respectively this week as National Carers Week is back, taking place between...

Learning attitude, a key to be vet nurse

To celebrate Veterinary Nurse and Technologist Awareness Week, the Star Mail dug into the life of a local vet nurse. This year, Veterinary Nurse...

Beautiful aurora captured in Yarra Valley

The sky gave a present while most people were in bed. It was about 5am on Friday 11 October when the sky cleared the clouds...

Melba Highway getting dangerous

Two accidents happened at the exact same location on Melba Highway near Yering Station on Thursday 19 September and Wednesday 25 September. Both accidents were...

MERLETS invite all to a Trading and Community Market Day

A cost-effective community group are opening up their offerings with a Trading and Community Market Day on Saturday 19 October at the Healesville Living...

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Voting closes soon for Yarra Ranges Shire Council election

The Victorian Electoral Commission is reminding voters in Yarra Ranges Shire Council that they have until 6pm on Friday 25 October to vote in...