Dr Colin Walker of Pearcedale has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List. The veterinarian talked to Star News on this special occasion to look back on his 30 years of service to avian veterinary…
A colourful mural popped up on the walls of Wandin’s Marigold Way, showcasing the beautiful native wildlife of the Yarra Ranges while minimising graffiti. The…
The ECOSS Valley market is on today at the ECOSS farm in Wesburn. It goes from 3.30pm to 6pm taking place at 711 Old Warburton Road Wesburn. Locals looking for…
On Thursday 22 January, hundreds of locals flocked to Queens Park for Healesville Connect’s annual Twilight Picnic. It was smiles galore as attendees of all ages cheered on a cacophony…
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal crash in Ferntree Gully last week. It is understood a car crashed into a pole on Oaklands Avenue…
Emerald is a haven for the arts, and that passion has been given well-deserved recognition at Cardinia’s Australia Day awards. The Emerald Arts Society won Community Event of the Year…
A local author has begun a free writing group, which is set to return for its second series on 7 February at the Menzies Creek Hall. The group has relocated…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 530906 As a pilates instructor, Vicky Kamakaris knows the importance of movement but she’s also seen firsthand the impact of what losing mobility does…
Bree Walker has had an incredible run leading into the 2026 Winter Olympics, setting the tone for her bobsleigh campaign in Milan-Cortina. Born and bred in Mount Evelyn, attending Mount…
Bree Walker has had an incredible run leading into the 2026 Winter Olympics, setting the tone for her bobsleigh campaign in Milan-Cortina. Born and bred in Mount Evelyn, attending Mount…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 530156 Next week, three generations of the same family will walk through the gates of Monbulk Primary School together, a rare and special moment…
Montrose Township Group have been crowned Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year. Bestowed the honour for the council’s Australia Day Civic Awards, the group have been active in…
