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  • Emerald residents demand feeding signs

    Emerald residents demand feeding signs

    Some residents in Emerald have reached out to Star Mail, raising their frustration over the lack of signage warning against feeding cockatoos in the area,…

  • Reservoir fire outbreak

    Reservoir fire outbreak

    A grassfire broke out at Cardinia Reservoir, with smoke visible from surrounding communities and major roads on September 16. Emergency crews were called to the…

  • Walks that ‘light up’ over summer

    Walks that ‘light up’ over summer

    As the year winds away and the sun peeks out a little more each day, exploring across the Yarra Ranges can be a lot of…

  • Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival program launched

    Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival program launched

    With excitement building for the inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival this October, the festival program was officially launched last week at a special event in…

  • Youth tradies a go in Boronia

    Youth tradies a go in Boronia

    Making a difference with a hands on approach, a local Rotary will celebrate the one year anniversary of a free new youth program being delivered…

  • Man charged after tragic head on collision in Lysterfield

    Man charged after tragic head on collision in Lysterfield

    A traumatic road accident saw a Croydon woman lose her life last week in Lysterfield, one man airlifted to hospital with major injuries, and another…

  • An atmospheric survivalist thriller

    An atmospheric survivalist thriller

    Apparently there is such a thing called “Research Station Noir”. According to Paul French via CrimeReads, this is a major sub-genre of both Arctic and…

  • Emerald hosts harmony concert

    Emerald hosts harmony concert

    The Hills Hub in Emerald will come alive with songs of harmony on Sunday, 21 September, as local choirs unite for a free community concert…

  • Next-gen firepower

    Next-gen firepower

    September doesn’t just mark the start of spring, it’s also Youth Fest, a month to celebrate the energy, drive, and heart of young people across…

  • Visitors frustrated by Lake Aura Vale toilet closure

    Visitors frustrated by Lake Aura Vale toilet closure

    Visitors to Lake Aura Vale in Menzies Creek have been left frustrated and disappointed, as the public toilets at the popular picnic and recreation spot…

  • Celebrating 60 years of community and fun at Monbulk Bowling Club

    Celebrating 60 years of community and fun at Monbulk Bowling Club

    For 60 years, the Monbulk Bowling Club has been more than just a place to bowl—it’s been a meeting place for friends, families, and locals…

  • Getting back on track at Monbulk Drycleaners

    Getting back on track at Monbulk Drycleaners

    What started as an ordinary Thursday afternoon quickly turned extraordinary for Michael at Monbulk Drycleaners when an unexpected guest made a rather dramatic entrance through…