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  • Exceptional talent of art quilters on show at the Museum

    Exceptional talent of art quilters on show at the Museum

    Lilydale Star Mail

    The Art Quilt Australia and Expressions: The Wool Quilt Prize exhibition has once again arrived at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale. The exhibition…

  • Local choir invites women to join

    Local choir invites women to join

    Mountain Views Star Mail

    After the huge success of the 10th anniversary concert last year, Badger Creek Women’s Choir (BCWC) is now getting back to set for this year’s…

  • Community radio, a key to deal with loneliness

    Community radio, a key to deal with loneliness

    Mountain Views Star Mail

    Alan Collier has been involved with the local radio station for about 17 years.  Mr Collier is a good example of how Yarra Valley FM…

  • New life for Chandler Oak Mural

    New life for Chandler Oak Mural

    Ranges Trader Star Mail

    The Chandler Oak Mural in The Basin has received a fresh new look, following a community-led consultation by Knox Council earlier this year. Located on…

  • Where art and nature meet

    Where art and nature meet

    Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star Mail

    Two years ago, botanical artist and horticulturist Miffy Gilbert made the move to Sassafras, drawn in by the Dandenong Ranges’ lush greenery and misty gardens.…

  • Giant kangaroo comes to Healesville

    Giant kangaroo comes to Healesville

    Mountain Views Star Mail

    One side of Healesville Walk Shopping Centre’s exterior is now being painted with a giant kangaroo which wishes to bounce through the town. Healesville-based artist…

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  • Outrage and concern sparked by ‘heart wrenching’ platypus deaths

    Outrage and concern sparked by ‘heart wrenching’ platypus deaths

    Upper Yarra Star Mail

    An illegal fishing trap has killed three platypuses in Yarra Junction which has sparked outrage and concern amid recent fisheries officer cuts. Two dead adult…

  • Speeding teen caught in Emerald

    Speeding teen caught in Emerald

    Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star Mail

    A ‘P’ plater driver has been caught by Police speeding in Emerald yesterday. The 19-year-old probationary driver was fined and will lose his licence after…

  • Vital funds postponed this month

    Vital funds postponed this month

    Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star Mail

    The scheduled of approval of grants provided by Knox Council to provide both emergency relief and minor grants for the community has led to confusion…

  • Fire services warn of deadly cigarette fire risk

    Fire services warn of deadly cigarette fire risk

    Upper Yarra Star Mail

    Victoria’s fire services are issuing a strong warning about the serious risks of smoking indoors, as it remains the leading cause of fatal house fires…

  • 10th anniversary of local charity

    10th anniversary of local charity

    Mountain Views Star Mail

    This year marks the 10th anniversary of a Healesville-based charity. Good Deed Garage, founded by Healesville resident Cliff Overton, is a charity which raises funds…

  • Emerald Rotary’s third barbecue bonanza success

    Emerald Rotary’s third barbecue bonanza success

    Ranges Trader Star Mail

    For a third year The Rotary Club of Emerald and District and Puffing Billy Railway have collaborated for a spectacular event: The Train of Lights…