Upper Yarra Star Mail
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Drivers warned as school returns
School zone speed limits are in place again as Term 4 of 2025 commences on Monday 6 October, with drivers on the road in the…
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Community wanted to help decide Gruyere Primary School’s future
The State Government is consulting with the community as it determines the future of Gruyere Primary School. A letter from the Department of Education was…
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Where and when? CFA Community meetings and events across the Yarra Ranges.
According to the Country Fire Authority, Victoria is heading into what is expected to be a challenging fire season. Encouraging residents and property owners to…
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Yarra Centre courts back open
The basketball courts at the Yarra Centre have reopened after resurfacing works. The Yarra Centre announced the reopening on its Facebook page on 3 October.…
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Five years of bird data at Yellingbo
Half a decade of citizen science efforts has been released as conservationists continue to learn more about Victoria’s birdlife. The Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater’s…
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‘An incredible gift’: Warby Weapons celebrate its awards night
Proud parents celebrated with ecstatic children during an awards night that revealed the heart at the core of the Warby Weapons Basketball Club. Players and…
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Community thankful after Gladysdale Primary School principal resigns
Gladysdale Primary School’s principal Tara Jenner has called it quits after four fruitful years leading the school. The announcement was made on the Gladysdale Primary…
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Yarra Valley Open Studios celebrates its return, offering a rare opportunity to meet artists in their creative spaces
The popular annual Yarra Valley Open Studios event is back, inviting visitors to step behind the scenes and connect with the region’s vibrant creative community.…
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New research finds costlier, deadlier fires becoming more common
New research from the University of Tasmania’s Fire Centre has highlighted how the most catastrophic wildfires are occurring more frequently, with 43 per cent of…
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Baked goods at Yarra Valley Red Cross stall this weekend
The Yarra Valley Red Cross’ branch monthly market stall is on this Saturday 4 October at Launch Fresh from 8am to 2.30pm. Drop in for…
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Light drizzle of snow on Mount Donna Buang
Mount Donna Buang received a springtime sprinkle of snow on Thursday 2 October. The Yarra Ranges’ de facto snow reporter, the Mountain Tucker Food Van…
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Shocktober: Be prepared for medical emergencies with AED map
It’s “shocktober” this month, and Ambulance Victoria are encouraging Victorians to know the location of their nearest automated external defibrillators (AEDs). AEDs are automated devices…
