News
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Fatal police shooting in Yarra Junction
Police have shot and killed a man in Yarra Junction at around 5.30pm, 30 July. Police attended an address on Warburton Highway after reports were…
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Car theft warning for parklands and walking tracks
A rise in vehicle break ins around parklands and walking tracks in the Yarra Ranges has prompted calls for drivers to tighten up their security…
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Millwarra Community Building hosting free meals tonight
Those who are looking for a night off cooking tonight, 30 July, can visit the Millwarra Community Building for a free meal. It starts at…
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Bike found in Ferntree Gully
A blue ‘Giant’ mountain bike was handed into the Boronia Police in early June. The bicycle was handed in on 6 June after being found…
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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…
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100th day milestone at Yarra Glen Primary School
Yarra Glen Primary School preps celebrated their 100th day of school on Wednesday 30 July. Unlike last time when Start Mail visited school on their…
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2026 Community Calendar Comp entry deadline extended
Entries for the 2026 Community Calendar Comp have been extended to 5pm, Wednesday 13 August. The winning entries will have their pictures featured on the…
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Seville CFA undertake special night time training
Seville CFA conducted a special night time training session on Wednesday 23 July which saw the brigade prepare for after dark turnouts while utilising specialised…
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Australian Wildlife Health Centre renovation completed soon
Healesville Sanctuary is looking forward to increasing its capacity to care for native animals through the renovation of its Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC). AWHC…
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Workplace watchdog takes hard look at disability sector
Disability workers are being underpaid $13.6 million every year, prompting the workplace investigator to focus on rogue providers and exploitation. The Fair Work Ombudsman will…
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Shed happens in Emerald
A proposed outbuilding at 123 Emerald-Monbulk Road will go ahead, following a decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to uphold and vary…
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Tea leaf challenge sees life in ‘mini’
Until late August, visitors to the Dandenong Ranges can step into the small but mighty world of miniature painting in a new collection currently open…
