Lilydale Star Mail
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Christmas window winners announced: Spreading festive cheer across the Shire
The Yarra Ranges Council has officially announced the winners of its highly anticipated annual Christmas Window Display Competition, celebrating the incredible creativity and festive spirit…
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Question and answer: Key community concerns about quarry expansion
There are several concerns residents and community members have raised since the proposed Montrose quarry expansion came to light in October. Star Mail put numerous…
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Headspace Day celebrates young voices and creativity
Knox Headspace hosted its youth-led community event, ‘headspace Day’ on Friday, 5 December from 3.30pm to 5pm to celebrate young voices, creativity and mental health…
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Smart water monitoring saves many litres
Yarra Valley Water is working with businesses to cut operating costs and improve water efficiency through the Victorian Government’s WaterSmart program, which saved 70 million…
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The dangers of dust, resident rights and what Boral’s doing about it
Silica dust has been described as “the new asbestos” and carries much of the same, if not more, concern for the health and safety of…
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Community claims quarry expansion puts nature, clean air, health at risk
“Montrose deserves better. Our schools deserve better, and our children deserve far, far better”. This was the passionate declaration of a mother and school teacher,…
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Kemp’s Curtain Call
Burrinja Theatre Speak Percussion Percussion, Conversation, Degustation is a captivating blend of improvisational music and cross-artistic performance, led by Dure Dara – Melbourne food along…
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Great film with misbegotten ending
Bugonia Starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis MA15+ 4/5 Bugonia is yet another gripping psychological thriller directed by Oscar-winning auteur Yorgos Lanthimos. Michelle…
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Reasons to live your retirement at Tudor Village
With the Spring property market showing greatly increased buyer interest, now is the perfect time to be planning your journey to retirement living. Tudor Village…
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History of the Mt Evelyn Railway Station
Mt Evelyn Railway Station opened as the Olinda Vale Unattended Platform on 13 November 1901 at the highest point (225m above sea level) on the…
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Damage worsens at The White Dog Hotel
The facade of the White Dog Hotel in Lilydale is continuing to fall apart, with more damage visible to the front of the building since…
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Expressions of interest open to revive Gruyere Primary School
Consultation is ongoing within the Gruyere community to see the town’s local school up and running again. The Department of Education held drop-in sessions for…













