Plenty of Upper Yarra locals achieved big things in 2025, but for the Star Mail, the success of Three Bridges’ Daniel “Chucky” Sanders has topped the list. When the rally raid motorbike rider won the 2025 Dakar Rally (arguably the biggest race in the world…
Cartoonist Danny Zemp depicts the “fat cats” profiting from insurance premiums for areas with a high natural disaster risk, such as the Yarra Ranges. Read…
The discovery of a dead dingo on Mount Donna Buang Road has prompted calls for awareness surrounding the importance of dingo genetic studies. Georgia Ryan, who is the director of…
Ferny Creek resident, Coen Pearson has already established himself as a leader in environmental conservation, earning Yarra Ranges Council’s Young Environmental Achiever of the Year award. The 13 year-old has…
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre The Games Afoot Or Homes for the Holidays us a farce murder mystery. A “Who Dunnit” set in 1936 where the famous Broadway star William Gillette invites…
With the horticulture industry a crucial component of the Yarra Valley’s economy, having hands on deck in the fields, orchards and vineyards is critical and labour hire often provides However,…
As we lean into the heat of summer with the dread that it brings in places prone to fires and health risks to the vulnerable, it’s also that time of…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 390909 The Warburton Bowls Club made the best of a bad situation when quick improvisation saw a tub full of food donated to the…
The Yarra Valley is no stranger to conspiracy theories, and the causes of major disasters are no exception. A particularly prominent rumour that has garnered thousands of interactions on Facebook…
Applications for the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise’s (UYCE) scholarship program close at midnight 31 January. Made possible through the Community Bank Warburton-Yarra Junction, the scholarship invests in young people and…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531737 A colourful mural popped up on the walls of Wandin’s Marigold Way, showcasing the beautiful native wildlife of the Yarra Ranges while minimising…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531070 While the Healesville CFA has been out battling for the community, locals have been rallying at home to support their beloved brigade. A…
