Puffing Billy celebrates 125 years
The Dandenong Ranges’ nationally iconic Puffing Billy Railway has marked 125 years of choo-choo through the hills.
Starting as a working line and now a...
Festive fun for kids
Emerald Library is spreading festive cheer these school holidays with a range of free programs designed to keep young people entertained, engaged and creative.
A...
Future legal stars honoured
Local students were recognised for their academic excellence at the annual Duffy & Simon VCE law awards morning tea on 10 December, held at...
Elizabeth Court’s 50th anniversary
For the last 50 years, neighbours in Elizabeth Court Pakenham have been getting together to celebrate Christmas and the events of the past year.
In...
KWR High School students mark 60-year reunion
On Sunday 7 December, 45 people gathered for the reunion of Kooweerup High School Form 2 students who attended in 1965.
It was also the...
Akoonah Park Men’s Shed celebrates another busy year
The Akoonah Park Men’s Shed can do many great things, but if there is one thing they do especially well, it is throwing a...
Norm Smith: the bus driver who moved the community
As Emerald Secondary College celebrated its 40th birthday in November, Star Mail highlighted some of the biggest contributors to the school, one such individual...
Racecourse Road back open
After more than two months of closure, Racecourse Road has reopened, with works still ongoing to upgrade the major route through Pakenham.
On Thursday, 18...
Parking agreement for Casey Complex
The City of Casey has negotiated an agreement with Monash Health to improve access to parking in the busy Casey Complex precinct.
The opening...
Upgrade ‘highly technical’, council explains Pakenham pool closure
Residents have questioned how the council could not complete upgrade works on the Pakenham Outdoor Pool in time for summer, despite the beloved swimming...
Leongatha sold, VLE comes to an end
Victorian Livestock Exchange (VLE) and Regional Livestock Exchanges (RLX) on Tuesday announced that they have signed an agreement for RLX to acquire VLE’s Leongatha...
Garfield Christmas Festival lights up
The Garfield Christmas Festival returned on December 12, bringing festive cheer and community spirit to the township.
Revived in 2014, the festival had grown into...
Parents Change of Preference Advice
Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference
The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you...
