Taser call after shooting
A man who was wielding a knife in Lilydale last week has been recovering in hospital after being shot by police.
Police were called to...
Outdoor dining plan reservations
Restaurant and cafe operators throughout the Yarra Ranges have raised concerns about the State Government’s plan to enforce a widespread outdoor dining culture over...
Funding for local schools
The Victorian Government has announced several funding programs that will benefit kindergartens, primary and secondary schools across the Yarra Ranges and Dandenong Ranges.
Emerald...
Calendar winners
The winners of the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank Branch’s ninth annual calendar competition have been revealed following a successful online exhibition.
“Unfortunately, Covid-19...
CFA issues haystack warning
As Victoria begins to experience spring growth of pastures and crops, CFA has issued a warning to farmers to exercise caution with the cutting,...
Giving thanks to parents
Healesville Primary School have taken the time to show appreciation to all the dedicated parents who have taken on the task of homeschooling their...
Food company fined $80,000 after worker crushed
A Lilydale snack food manufacturer has been convicted and fined $80,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when he was pinned under a corn...
Vicforests to appeal logging case
VicForests has lodged an appeal over a landmark Federal Court decision made last month in its case against Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum (FLP), which...
Sanctuary welcomes new koala joey
Healesville Sanctuary has welcomed a tiny fuzzy-eared koala joey, just in time for spring and the keepers have tasked Star Mail readers to decide...
Locals among three arrested over kidnapping
Two men from Warburton and Lilydale are among three people that have been arrested over the alleged kidnapping of a woman in July.
Police alleged...
Reclassification plea
Several Yarra Valley towns could be reclassified as regional in a bid to ease coronavirus restrictions, following a community campaign led by Council and...
Inclusive education
Yarra Ranges Special Development School’s (SDS) satellite unit at Healesville Primary School has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Victorian Excellence in Education...
