Next stages of Holy Fools’ homelessness resource centre take shape
The Holy Fools Lilydale Homelessness Resource Centre is starting to take shape with the space being reconfigured into a welcoming and homely drop in....
Increasing kinder places for Yarra Ranges is not on the Victorian Government’s back burner
Although Yarra Ranges Shire was missed in the new plan of opening up new kinders, the State Government has tried to increase the capacity...
Bystander defibrillation proven to have long-term, positive effect on cardiac arrest survivors
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are emphasising the importance of early intervention for cardiac arrest cases, following a study that found a defibrillator shock from...
Annual Bonsai show returns to Chirnside Park
Once again, the annual Yarra Valley Bonsai Show will make a return in late November showcasing the artform of creating, caring and maintaining a...
130 years of croquet celebrated
Reaching 130 years since its inception, Lilydale Croquet Club’s members, past players and presidents, family, friends and members of various clubs from the region...
Intergenerational lessons encourage kindness, empathy
Creating intergenerational links and inspiring a sense of connection, resilience and empathy has been the focus of a year-long program bringing primary school students...
Mauled roo at Lillydale Lake a reminder of dog control
A recent mauling, and subsequent euthanasia, of a kangaroo at Lillydale Lake is a stark reminder of the importance of control and recall for...
Legacy Ladies luncheon a day for friendship, connection
It might have been two years in the making but for a group of women whose husbands served in the army or air force,...
The lasting impression of Bev Trollope
To many she was known as Nan, to others as a friend and to her family a loving, caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother....
Enjoy sunshine and be healthy
To give back to the community, Cre8tive Fitness is planning to offer three free mat pilates sessions in and around the Yarra Valley for...
Monitoring of kangaroo harvesting called into question
A concerned resident of the Yarra Valley is seeking clarity on the culling of kangaroos, arguing more should be done to monitor harvesters and...
A night in for cancer awareness, support and funds
Drawing on her own experience as a nurse but also as someone who lost their mum to breast cancer, Lilydale’s Sheree Bollom hosted her...
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Victorian Government ramps up illicit tobacco regulation measures
Just a week after the Star Mail delved into the issue of the illicit tobacco trade, the Victorian Government has announced its measures to...
