News
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Theft of a Crane Truck
Healesville Police are seeking information regarding the theft of a Crane Truck stolen from Don Road, Healesville between 26 and 28 February. The truck is…
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Snake threat increases in the Yarra Ranges as summer continues to heat up
An extended hot summer and 129 recorded snakebites means people of the Yarra Ranges must be weary of the threat Ambulance Victoria (AV) emergency management…
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International Women’s Day in the Yarra Ranges
In Yarra Ranges and around the world – International Women’s Day will be celebrated on Saturday, 8 March. This important day, held on the same…
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Pin Oak tree removal in Coronation Park
A Healesville resident recently found two trees were cut down in Coronation Park but couldn’t find any notice regarding it. Bronwyn McAsey said she was…
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Planning permit application confusion
A lot of confusion has been generated among the Healesville community regarding a planning permit application. Yarra Ranges Council received a permit application for buildings…
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Bipartisan support for billions of funding for Medicare
Each of the two major political parties has backed a major boost to Medicare following the upcoming federal election, with Labor pledging $8.5 billion in…
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Yarra Ranges Council put forward Pre-Budget submission to the Australian Government
With the Australian Government set to deliver its budget on 25 March and a federal election due by May, Yarra Ranges Council put forward a…
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Penny’s petition prompts callout for CCTV camera concerns
Healesville resident Penny walked in through the Star Mail door with a petition in hand in December 2024, calling for the CCTV network in the…
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Warning to car owners as technology fuels surge in thefts
Victoria Police is issuing a warning to vehicle owners, as intelligence reveals tech savvy thieves are behind a surge in car thefts across the state.…
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Three occupants safely extricated
Badger Creek and Healesville CFAs responded to a car fire on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road on Tuesday 25 February. The three occupants, a mum and…
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Rubbish truck fire in Healesville sparks e-waste, battery disposal reminder
Local firefighters were called out to a rubbish truck fire, triggering a reminder about the importance of disposing of batteries and e-waste correctly. The original…
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Private solutions no match for lacking transport services in the Yarra Ranges
Travelling from one side of the Yarra Ranges to the other, or even short distances within, can require hours or extensive costs if one does…