Keeping well this winter
Now is the time to prioritise your immune system. It’s good to keep warm, get adequate rest and stay well hydrated but what...
CARTOON: Attack of the cockatoo
Journalist Tyler Wright explored the concerns of Hills residents last week about the destruction being caused by pesky cockatoos.
Star Mail cartoonist Danny Zemp...
CARTOON: The effects of overpriced lettuce
People across the Yarra Ranges are feeling the effects of higher prices for essentials like lettuce, while wild deer are not helping the situation,...
Alan Bennett’s story comes to life on stage
Based on a real incident in Bennett’s life when an old crabby, eccentric, homeless woman, Miss Mary Shepperd was given permission by Bennett to...
CARTOON: Traffic jam
While the rail bridge in Lilydale promised improved traffic conditions and less congestion, locals are still puzzled by the seemingly unchanged traffic jam.
Cartoonist...
BOOK REVIEW: A worthy read about a female entrepreneur
Delve into the world of a female entrepreneur with a book review of 'A Spanner in the Works' by Loretta Smith.
A well-written biography...
Mount Evelyn’s local road names and their history
Mount Evelyn acquired a stock of local names from the early years of European settlement. People referred to a location by the selector’s name,...
CARTOON: Welcoming winter
The first week of June certainly let us know winter was here, with freezing temperatures, snow and unstoppable rain.
CARTOON: The election is over
This week's cartoon reflected on the Federal election, a result some may have been happy with, others not so much.
Safe exercise is the best medicine for osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a major cause of chronic pain, disability and activity limitation in modern Australia. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare,...
Well played production at 1812
The 1812 Theatre’s May production was the American comedy Till Beth Do Us Part.
A comedy touching on fast and enjoyed by the opening night...
Why Voices of Casey fell short
In the aftermath of the federal election, one of the biggest stories was the elevation of community-driven independent candidates to Parliament.
12 independent candidates were...
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‘Tokenistic’ funding not enough to support ‘overwhelming’ legal service demand
The handing down of the Federal Budget came with a wave of disappointment for community legal centres with only a fraction of the required...
