A Silva lining in pandemic life
Emergency service workers in the Yarra Valley are sure to be well caffeinated following Wesburn’s Silva Coffee’s ‘pay it forward’ program, allowing customers to...
China challenge
Yarra Valley wine makers say they are ready to co-operate with an anti-dumping investigation launched by China last week.
The anti-dumping investigation into Australian wine...
Health Hub launches virtually
A new local Youth Health Hub is now offering support to young people through phone and video call.
The Youth Health Hub is for people...
Recovery Options
After years of being a vacant dilapidated portable, the old Yarra Junction police station has been given a new life thanks to Recovery Options.
Recovery...
Live music returns at a distance
Watts River Brewing has partnered with local artists to perform a virtual concert live from its Facebook page this Friday night.
Healesville’s Jeff Jenkins will...
Insurance claim win
A Toolangi Strawberry farmer has won a battle with his insurance company to cover the loss of his fire damaged shed.
Binz Nursery owner Trevor...
Pregnancy during a pandemic
While no family plans to have a baby during a pandemic, this year, that’s a reality many have had to face.
For Wandin’s Ashlee Schroen,...
Petember, a paw-some cause
Local dog owners are dressing up their furry friends this September to help raise money for children in need.
Petember, run by children’s charity Variety,...
Lockdown locations
Star Mail put the question out last week on social media asking our loyal readers where their favourite locations are to visit while under...
Calendar comp needs your vote
Voting for the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank’s annual calendar competition is underway as the Yarra Ranges community is invited to have their...
The future of Lilydale
What will Lilydale look like in 2050? Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to share their thoughts about Lilydale’s future for the upcoming...
Bandicoot breakthrough
Months spent tracking the Long-Nosed Bandicoot in Mount Evelyn have finally paid off, with the most significant local sighting of the animal in over...