Mountain Views Star Mail

  • Indoor Carpet Bowls at Badger Creek Hall

    Indoor Carpet Bowls at Badger Creek Hall

    Expressions of interest: Come Along’N Try Either Sunday 14 or Sunday 21 September between 1pm and 3pm. Who: Anyone, all ages, families, works – enter…

  • Ricci’s Yo-Yos bounce back

    Ricci’s Yo-Yos bounce back

    After 22 years in business, Ricci’s Bikkies is bringing back its most celebrated creation — the Yo-Yo — reviving an 80-year old family recipe steeped…

  • Melba Highway road closure cancelled

    Melba Highway road closure cancelled

    The Melba Highway will no longer be blocked off on Thursday 11 September. Police are encouraging people to drive safely, as staying safe on the…

  • Hurricanes claim the Cup

    Hurricanes claim the Cup

    The U16 Hurricanes rounded off a triumphant year with a Cup win against Berwick on the last weekend of the season. Healesville U16 Hurricanes 3–0…

  • From refugee to supporter

    From refugee to supporter

    Last week, Star Mail reported Yarra Ranges Council had refused the Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees’ (RAR) invitation to join other local governments for the…

  • Full throttle support for track

    Full throttle support for track

    Motorcycling bodies across Victoria have thrown their support behind the Sanders Apple Farm as it takes the fight to continue holding motorcycle events to the…

  • Kangaroo shooting in Dixons Creek shocks community

    Kangaroo shooting in Dixons Creek shocks community

    A grim act of wildlife cruelty has shocked local wildlife carers and residents in the Yarra Ranges. In Dixons Creek, a kangaroo was the subject…

  • Two tragedies, one day

    Two tragedies, one day

    Two drivers lost their lives on Wednesday 3 September in what was a devastating day for the Yarra Ranges. In Sherbrooke at around 7.30am, emergency…

  • Home care help boosted

    Home care help boosted

    Some respite for older Australians is incoming as the Australian Government works towards a new Support at Home program for older Australians, with 20,000 home…

  • Shall we Sing for Unity together?

    Shall we Sing for Unity together?

    Yarra Valley community members are invited to a free event to sing songs for peace, unity, community and equality. Catherine Nolan is organising an event…

  • Clones are people too

    Clones are people too

    Elio Starring Yonas Kibreab, Remy Edgerly and Zoe Saldaña PG 3.75/5 Elio is a touching, visually resplendent sci-fi family adventure that doesn’t fully realise its…

  • Great Vic Bike Ride, an enjoyable challenge

    Great Vic Bike Ride, an enjoyable challenge

    A mum and a daughter will challenge themselves again in November while spending time together through a sport they both enjoy. Kylie Ammerlaan and her…