Lilydale Star Mail

  • Last piece of the puzzle

    Last piece of the puzzle

    Lyrebird College in Coldstream officially opened the new multi-purpose building on Friday 1 August. The college is an independent school, providing an inclusive learning environment…

  • Stage shows set to dazzle

    Stage shows set to dazzle

    Karralyka Theatre Moonwalker – Michael Jackson’s History This is the world’s most comprehensive Michael Jackson tribute production. Celebrating 30 years in 2025, this unique show…

  • Fantastic 4.5 out of 5

    Fantastic 4.5 out of 5

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and Ralph Ineson M 4.5/5 The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a smart, exciting and…

  • A fierce, passionate read

    A fierce, passionate read

    I Am Not Jessica Chen is the fifth book by Ann Liang, a bestselling and critically acclaimed Australian fiction author for both adults and young…

  • David Mitchell, a man built more than buildings

    David Mitchell, a man built more than buildings

    Have you ever noticed the gold letters on the gates at Melba Park? Right in the centre — a D and an M. Most people…

  • ‘Worrying’ student test results spur fresh funding plea

    ‘Worrying’ student test results spur fresh funding plea

    Stagnating literacy and numeracy levels have fuelled calls for an urgent increase in funding as test results reveal about one-tenth of students need help to…

  • Help celebrate local young people doing great things

    Help celebrate local young people doing great things

    Community members are invited to nominate young people, aged 12 to 25, for Yarra Ranges Council’s annual Celebrating YOUth Awards. The Awards, which will be…

  • Telling the untold stories of life, hardship and home

    Telling the untold stories of life, hardship and home

    The untold tales of Yarra Ranges residents, whose histories are rooted in stories of work, play, hardship and love, craft a vision of what the…

  • Justice served for Millie as Mark Martinaj convicted of animal cruelty

    Justice served for Millie as Mark Martinaj convicted of animal cruelty

    Justice has been served for Maltese shih tzu Millie after Mark Martinaj was convicted of two counts of animal cruelty at the Ringwood Magistrates Court…

  • World Ranger Day highlights rewarding but dangerous field

    World Ranger Day highlights rewarding but dangerous field

    The unseen and often dangerous work done by our Yarra Ranges National Park rangers were celebrated on 31 July for World Rangers Day. Parks Victoria…

  • Free virtual women’s health clinic launches

    Free virtual women’s health clinic launches

    A virtual women’s health clinic, led by community health organisation Each, has officially launched in Victoria, the first state-wide initiative of its kind. Announced in…

  • Barkers in hot form

    Barkers in hot form

    On Saturday, Bentleigh’s Victory Park was dull and blustery as Barkers (sixth) visited Bentleigh United Cobras (eleventh). The venue was well-named – if you’re the…