SES members head north to help with floods
An SES member from the Yarra Ranges, Lachlan, has made the trip up to Sydney with 17 other volunteers to assist in the devastating...
Australian winegrape crush returns to near-average size in vintage 2022
The 2022 Australian winegrape crush is estimated to be 1.73 million tonnes, 2 per cent below the 10-year average and 13.5 per cent below...
New directions to minimise gambling related harm
The Victorian State Government has directed online wagering and betting service providers to be subject to new harm minimisation rules.
The measures in the new...
RBA increases cash rate target to 1.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced today an increase of 50 basis points to the cash rate target, to 1.35 per cent, in an...
Endangered eastern quolls find home in Healesville
Healesville Sanctuary has welcomed the arrival of a new native duo who have taken up residence in the Nocturnal House.
The two 12-month-old female...
Improved access to minimally invasive heart disease procedure through Medicare
Sufferers of the potentially life-threatening disease aortic stenosis have now had a minimally invasive treatment opened up to them through Medicare.
Non-surgical treatment transcatheter aortic...
Elder Yarns inform first report from Yoorrook Commission
With the ongoing importance and urgency of continuing the truth-telling process, the Yoorrook Justice Commission released its first interim report on Monday 4 July...
Road incident in Narbethong
A car accident occurred on Maroondah Highway in Narbethong, with CFA crews responding at around 8.31am on Monday 4 July.
CFA crews were called to...
Changes to Fire Danger Ratings changing nationwide
A new Fire Danger Rating system is being developed so Yarra Ranges residents will find more accurate, relevant and effective fire danger communication wherever...
Healesville gets Seniors upset win over Gembrook-Cockatoo
RESERVES:
Gembrook Cockatoo 9.10, 64 defeated Healesville 7.8, 50.
Healesville Goalkickers:
Troy Poynton 4, Josh McLeod 2 and Peter Jones 1.
Best Players:
Troy Poynton, Brandan Harvy, Corey...
Calls for volunteers and members for the local show
After two years without the Lilydale and Yarra Valley Show, the committee is preparing for a great 2022 return.
However, the hiatus has called for...
Premier Daniel Andrews speaks at Rural Press Club of Victoria gathering
Star Mail reporters recently attended a lunch with the Rural Press Club of Victoria to discuss issues important to rural and regional Victorians, with...
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Almost 7000 traffic offences during Operation Tribute
Victoria Police have detected 6,857 traffic offences across Victoria over the Anzac Day period as part of Operation Tribute.
The statewide operation saw police highly...
