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Community roads sealing initiative loses federal funding

Yarra Ranges Council has been left gobsmacked by the federal government's decision to scrap $300m road sealing project in the 2022-23 budget which includes...

Meet your Evelyn candidates

This week Star Mail brings you profiles from local candidates in the Evelyn electorate. Find out the party policies and what issues your candidates will...

Yarra Glen Men’s Shed receives boost from recovery grants

Yarra Glen Men’s Shed has been successful in receiving a grant from the Valley Community Recovery Committee. The recovery committee was one of four...

Liberals commit $2 million to Healesville sporting upgrades and planning

The Queens Park sporting facilities are in dire need of upgrades with amenities that the user clubs call 'derelict’. There is a lack of...

Melba Highway closed once again due to flooding

Motorists are being warned of another road closure affecting Melba Highway and the town of Yarra Glen. The Melba Highway from Macintyre Lane, Yering to...

Meet your Eildon electorate candidates

This Star Mail brings you profiles from local candidates in the Eildon electorate. Find out the party policies and what issues your candidates will be...

Echidna waddles back to wild home

A wild echidna that was found critically injured in the Yarra Valley is back waddling through its forest home after receiving lifesaving care...

Major parties commit to energy packages

Neighbourhood batteries have been promised by the Labor party if its re-elected. Yarra Ranges, Knox and Cardinia LGAs would benefit from the government-owned energy....

Healesville water the most delicious in Australia

Melbourne Water's Cresswell water treatment plant in Healesville will have bragging rights for the next 12 months as the provider of Australia’s best drop. The...

‘Cloud’ of uncertainty over cherry season start

The wild weather caused by the third edition of La Nina is causing concerns about the stocks of the popular Christmas fruit, with the...

Final orders handed down to VicForests

A legal battle between an environmental group and VicForests has ended after a court found the government-backed enterprise had failed to correctly survey for...

Melba Highway reopened but residents, businesses upset over lack of communication

The community was relieved to hear on Tuesday 8 November the Melba Highway between Yarra Glen and Yering reopened after almost two weeks of...

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Kids to hit the books for Premiers’ Reading Challenge

The Victorian Government is calling on all Victorian children and young people to explore, learn and enjoy the world through reading as they embark...