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  • Connecting habitats and communities

    Connecting habitats and communities

    Upper Yarra Star Mail

    Wildlife rope bridges crafted at the Yarra Junction Library on 8 July will allow local fauna to move safely through their habitats. Eco Warriors Australia…

  • Exciting events coming up for Yarra Ranges youth

    Exciting events coming up for Yarra Ranges youth

    Lilydale Star Mail

    The Yarra Ranges Youth Development team are hosting their second Council Career Open Night on Thursday 24 July 4.30 to 7.30pm at the Lilydale Civic…

  • Intersection completion reached in Boronia

    Intersection completion reached in Boronia

    Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star Mail

    The Alchester Village intersection in Boronia has reached completion after major upgrades. Improvements to the intersection of Mountain Highway, Colchester Road and Albert Avenue intersection…

  • Roo killing culture exposed

    Roo killing culture exposed

    Ranges Trader Star Mail

    A disturbing social media post has reignited concern about kangaroo shootings across the Cardinia region, as wildlife advocates call for stronger protections and accountability for…

  • Appeal for information on suspected corella poisoning at Springvale

    Appeal for information on suspected corella poisoning at Springvale

    Mountain Views Star Mail

    The Conservation Regulator is appealing to the public for information on the suspected poisoning of approximately 150 corellas at Springvale South over the weekend.  Staff…

  • Rain, hail, snow or shine: CFA members train for annual stair climb event

    Rain, hail, snow or shine: CFA members train for annual stair climb event

    Upper Yarra Star Mail

    Up on the Mount Donna Buang Observation Tower, a line of CFA members slowly ascend the metal stairs. The icy wind whistles around them, interrupted…

  • College powers up with energy-savvy technology

    College powers up with energy-savvy technology

    Lilydale Star Mail

    Working towards greater sustainable outcomes and reducing its CO2 output, Mount Lilydale Mercy College has taken the leap to upgrade its solar power system. Founded…

  • Firefighters on stair climb for cause

    Firefighters on stair climb for cause

    Mountain Views Star Mail

    Healesville Fire Brigade volunteers will run up the 28 floors in September for a cause. The annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb (MFSC) will be held…

  • Life changing program continues vital work

    Life changing program continues vital work

    Upper Yarra Star Mail

    Residents in Knox and surrounding areas have recently completed a life-changing trauma recovery program in Boronia. Bringing immense vulnerability and strength, the recovery program combines…

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  • 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…

  • EMBC wins the Victoria’s highest honour

    EMBC wins the Victoria’s highest honour

    Mountain Views Star Mail

    TarraWarra Museum of Art (TWMA) got recognition for its recently opened centre which balances technical needs with layers of built and unbuilt history, demonstrating a…

  • Yarra’s source story revived by past Mountain Views editor

    Yarra’s source story revived by past Mountain Views editor

    Upper Yarra Star Mail

    The past editor of the Mountain Views would like to introduce her new book to the Yarra Valley community. Mrs Frances Henke, who worked as…

  • Paddle pups protecting platypus

    Paddle pups protecting platypus

    Upper Yarra Star Mail

    When you think sniffer dogs, your mind might go straight to airports – searching for narcotics or to disaster zones – searching for survivors under…

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