Upper Yarra Star Mail
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Student efforts see Warburton Primary to get a new weather station
Warburton Primary School’s environment captains have worked to establish a professional grade weather station and website which will give key insights into the conditions in…
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Plant habitat for the state’s most vulnerable species at Yellingbo Nature Conservation Area
Visit Yellingbo Nature Conservation Area and have fun with like-minded people as you plant habitat for Victoria’s critically endangered faunal emblems at this Birarrung Riverfest…
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Educational walk and talk at Liwik Barring taking place in September
As part of the Birrarung Riverfest, the Transforming Haining Farm – Morning Gathering event is on 10 September, which offers an enriching educational experience about…
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Fight to save motorbiking events on Sanders Apple Farm escalated to VCAT
The Yarra Ranges Council has rejected over 40 years of evidence from the farm of world champion motorbike racer Daniel “Chucky” Sanders, after the family…
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Two Wandin North trailblazers make way for new bike shed
The cogs are turning on a new bike shed at Wandin North Primary School, thanks to the excellent leadership and initiative of two year-six students.…
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Bail application granted for alleged home invader
A man allegedly involved in an aggravated home invasion in May this year may be back working on a Yarra Ranges orchard following a successful…
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Volunteers sow the seed for future helmeted honeyeater habitats
The combined effort of volunteers and students saw 1100 shrubs, grasses and gums planted in Yellingbo to restore habitat for the critically endangered helmeted honeyeater.…
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Parents and children exchange toys and smiles at toy library opening
Parents and children of Warburton have a new toy library after the grand opening of Brushy’s Toy Library on 21 August. Formerly known as the…
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Planned burn near Woori Yallock
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have announced the Woori Yallock – Redgum Track planned burn will be ignited at any…
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Grand opening for Brushy’s Toy Library
The Brushy’s Toy Library (formerly the Upper Yarra Toy Library) in Warburton is having its grand opening tomorrow, 21 August. It will take place at…
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Yarra Ranges emergency services strengthen the knot
A collaboration between the Upper Yarra SES and the Wandin CFA saw crucial skills shared and emergency service relations bolstered. Wandin CFA shared its expertise…
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Support biodiversity at Gruyere planting day
A planting day dedicated to restoring native biodiversity and threatened species is being held in Gruyere on Sunday 24 August. Hosted by Regenerating Farms, the…
