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Former Mayor McAllister looks back on the term that was different on many levels
When Councillor Fiona McAllister stepped into the position as mayor at the ‘in person’ election last November, she was unaware of just how turbulent...
Retiring after 48 years with Bowens
When Pieter Beimers was 16 years old, he dreamt of being a pastry chef but 48 years later he has just retired from a...
Planning permit withdrawn for Mount Evelyn
A planning permit that had been submitted to Yarra Ranges Council for the development of a restricted place of assembly and associated buildings in...
Remembrance Day in pictures
Star Mail's photographer Stewart Chambers was on the ground at Mount Evelyn's Remembrance Day service to capture all the lovely moments as people laid...
Yarra Ranges Council has a new mayor
The new mayor of Yarra Ranges Council will be a familiar face to local residents, with Councillor Jim Child returning as Mayor of the...
Demolition of Mt Evelyn pavilion underway
Trucks and excavators have been onsite at the Mount Evelyn Recreation Reserve this week to get demolition underway of the old sporting pavilion.
This...
Healesville Racing Club forced to abandon race meet due to storm damage
Healesville Amateur Racing Club has made the tough decision to abandon its Saturday 20 November race meet due to the damage caused to the...
Christmas returns to Montrose for Corey
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Montrose without the magical Christmas wonderland created by the Brasher family each year in memory of their son.
Debbie Brasher,...
Mt Evelyn pauses on Remembrance Day
With the flag at half mast, Mount Evelyn’s veterans and local community members gathered at the cenotaph for Remembrance Day.
Poppies donning jacket lapels...
Community’s goodwill after Poppy tins stolen
After having three Poppy Appeal tins stolen from local traders, Lilydale RSL has seen an overwhelming amount of support but are still disappointed by...
Australian leading potter Ted Secombe opens his studio
It’s not every day budding ceramists and pottery lovers can wander into one of Australia’s leading potter’s studio – but come November 13 and...
30 years of collecting makes the most incredible display
Collectors everywhere would be amazed by the antique and collectible items Debbie and Lee Brasher from Montrose have been able to get their hands...
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Growing positive change for little people’s brains
Female-founder of Building Better Brains, Sian Chambers-Vallance, was this year recognised as a championing woman in business on a national level.
The Croydon business...
