Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star Mail

  • Local teacher tackles statewide study

    Local teacher tackles statewide study

    A Yarra Ranges researcher is seeking secondary school teachers to help her collect data on the lived, day-to-day experiences of teachers all over Victoria. Taking…

  • Huge exhibition launch at Sherbrooke

    Huge exhibition launch at Sherbrooke

    Hitting its mid 50s stride, a renowned local annual art exhibition has celebrated a record number of entries this year. Sherbrooke Gallery celebrated the opening…

  • Cans galore for food relief in Belgrave

    Cans galore for food relief in Belgrave

    A local church has once again made its annual donation to a Hills-based food relief service as the cold of winter settles in. Belgrave South…

  • Residents reach new heights of frustration with Puffing Billy Railway

    Residents reach new heights of frustration with Puffing Billy Railway

    Construction of a new shed by Puffing Billy Railway has reignited tensions between the heritage railway and local residents who say they were not adequately…

  • Community-funded sandpit opens at Gembrook Preschool

    Community-funded sandpit opens at Gembrook Preschool

    Gembrook Preschool celebrated a milestone on Tuesday afternoon, 3 June, with the official opening of Stage One of its outdoor learning area redevelopment, a brand-new…

  • Help end wildlife roadstrike

    Help end wildlife roadstrike

    Wildlife rescuers are calling upon councils, alongside local MPs, in proposing to implement the following actions to the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), as…

  • Anchor launches and connects

    Anchor launches and connects

    Anchor has launched its end-of-financial-year support drive in the outer east and joined forces at the same time, with a local radio station supporting their…

  • Emerald welcomes Fernlea Community House

    Emerald welcomes Fernlea Community House

    On Saturday, 31 May, the Emerald community and neighbours from surrounding areas came together to celebrate the official opening of Fernlea Community House, a place…

  • Multiple motorists caught by Highway Patrol

    Multiple motorists caught by Highway Patrol

    Motorists are reminded that speeding can have significant consequences after multiple motorists were caught speeding on Friday 30 May. A 21-year-old male driver was detected…

  • Belgrave and Tecoma township seek new members

    Belgrave and Tecoma township seek new members

    Residents who live, work or play within the 3160-postcode area across Belgrave and Tecoma are warmly invited to meet up to share ideas about new…

  • Big boost for local food relief

    Big boost for local food relief

    Fresh solar panels and a battery have been installed at the Tecoma United Church thanks to a funding grant from Ausnet. A community church in…

  • Frank Carter honoured for Buddhist education work

    Frank Carter honoured for Buddhist education work

    After more than two decades of quietly helping people navigate life through Buddhist teachings, Frank Carter, a long-time Upwey local, has been honoured with the…