Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star Mail
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Streamline or avoid scrutiny: fire management strategic assessment underway
Victoria’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking federal approval for its forest fire management works, with a strategic assessment underway. An…
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Drivers caught speeding, Olinda man blows over and loses license
A number of drivers have been pulled over by the Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol in early January. Friday 2 January saw a 20-year-old male detected…
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Keys found in Knoxfield
A set of keys were located in Bunjil Way Knoxfield on 30 December and handed into the Rowville Police. The keys feature a tag with…
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A century of life, love, and resilience
Cranbourne East resident Dorothy Jones lives a century of life, love, and resilience. Residing in Langford Grange, she celebrated her 100-year-old milestone with her family…
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Flying high with OAM
Dr Colin Walker of Pearcedale has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List. The veterinarian…
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Chery Omoda musical chairs
It’s getting quite difficult to keep track of the constantly evolving brands and sub-brands within the giant Chinese Chery group. The most recent development is…
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Jimny fun and games
Jimny: it’s all in the name. Since its get-go the quirky small Suzuki SUV has been on a ‘fun run’, on and off road. Last…
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Impressive SUV alternative
Although Korean carmaker SsangYong has been in the Australian market for the past 20 years it has never been able to get close to the…
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Hyundai eye on the future
Ever been eyeballed by a car? Recently, while picking up a Hyundai test vehicle, I had the strange feeling the eyes (aka round headlamps with…
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Lonely fight with violence
A South East woman, a victim of family violence, is determined to tell her story. The single mother has been worried that her little boy…
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Glenfern Valley delight
Glenfern Valley Bushlands is a 100-acre reserve off Glenfern Road south of Upwey. The area was a patch of neglected bush surrounding a disused quarry,…
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Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period. ADF chief…













