Mountain Views Star Mail

  • Introducing local radio presenter, Rob Burgess

    Introducing local radio presenter, Rob Burgess

    Reflecting on this Yarra Valley community member, people will come up with many different titles: award-winning bush poet, Vietnam War veteran, stroke survivor, and radio…

  • Kids Helpline data reveals concerning trend linked to bullying

    Kids Helpline data reveals concerning trend linked to bullying

    Concerning data released by yourtown, the operator of Kids Helpline, has highlighted an increase in young Australians who express that they are victims of bullying…

  • Corellas safely returns to the wild

    Corellas safely returns to the wild

    After a week under the care of the veterinary teams at Healesville Sanctuary’s Australian Wildlife Health Centre, seven little corellas from Springvale have been returned…

  • Partnership for local youth

    Partnership for local youth

    The partnership between two local boxing clubs not only provides free sport opportunities but also a space to learn about First Nations culture for children.…

  • Yarra Glen Primary School education support team deserves recognition

    Yarra Glen Primary School education support team deserves recognition

    Yarra Glen Primary School has officially announced its skilled, caring, and devoted team of integration aides has been nominated for the Australian Teacher Aide of…

  • Hurricanes in Cup triumph

    Hurricanes in Cup triumph

    The U16 Hurricanes’ victory in a knockout tussle against Berwick was among the high points of Saturday’s game day at Don Road. Healesville U16 Hurricanes…

  • River Pigs down in the wind

    River Pigs down in the wind

    Yarra Glen welcomed Alexandra to battle in fine but very windy conditions. With the River Pigs needing to win their senior footy encounter to hold…

  • Tough day at home for all Coldstream FNC teams

    Tough day at home for all Coldstream FNC teams

    There was plenty of excitement in Coldstream on Saturday as Coldstream Football Netball Club hosted a full day of home football followed by its annual…

  • Uber Eats delivers questions

    Uber Eats delivers questions

    A local business shared the pros and cons of the Uber Eats service after two weeks of rollout in two towns in the Yarra Valley.…

  • Exploring the role of dingoes

    Exploring the role of dingoes

    A packed out Yellingbo Hall played venue to a Dingo Education Day on 13 July which saw over 140 people attend to learn more about…

  • Platypus deaths spark outrage

    Platypus deaths spark outrage

    An illegal fishing trap has killed three platypuses in Yarra Junction which has sparked outrage and concern amid recent fisheries officer cuts. Two dead adult…

  • Pensioner push for change

    Pensioner push for change

    An outer east resident is leading the push to reform the Work Bonus system for pensioners looking to continue working. The Work Bonus was first…