Upper Yarra Star Mail
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Gas-heated pools pose problem for council’s carbon-reduction goals
Recent reporting by the ABC has highlighted the significant impact the heating of local aquatic facilities could be having on the environment, often accounting for…
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‘A psychological prison’: Australia-first inquiry to investigate cults in Victoria
Hearings for an Australia-first parliamentary inquiry into cults wrapped up on 31 July after submissions from Victorians all over the state, including one influential case…
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Overdose deaths on the rise in Victoria
The Coroner’s Court of Victoria has released damning data on the number of deaths caused by overdose in the last decade, with increases in the…
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In Pictures: Life along the Yarra
Photographer Graeme Edwards shared some more sights and scenes of the Yarra Ranges. He took advantage of the nicer days we’ve been privy to in…
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New enclosed dog parks proposed as part of new plan
New fully-enclosed dog off-leash areas were proposed by the Yarra Ranges Council after its draft plan setting the guidelines for dog parks was announced at…
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Wandin North man caught for road raging behaviours
On Tuesday the 12th of August, A Wandin North male had his car impounded for road raging behaviours on Tuesday 12 August. A Highway Patrol…
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Some heavy snow on Mount Donna Buang this weekend
A total of 27 centimetres of snow will coat the peaks of Mount Donna Buang from Friday 15 August. Snow fall begins after noon on…
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Buy local at upcoming Millgrove Market
Support local businesses at the Millgrove Market this Saturday, 16 August. Ran by the Millgrove Resident’s Action Group (MRAG), the market is located along Warburton…
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Acts of kindness made all the difference for this Yarra Junction senior
Sometimes, a little act of kindness goes further than you’d think. It certainly meant the world to 91-year-old Marie Olaussen when drivers on Yarra Junction’s…
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WHYLD movie night to show Lego movie this Friday
The WHYLD community group is hosting a movie night on Friday 29 August, screening the blockbuster Lego movie. The movie night takes place at the…
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Delayed gratification for borrowers as RBA cuts again
Borrowers have received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which has delivered a widely expected interest rate cut. The central bank opted not…
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WHYLD hosting second-hand mini market
Pick up some lucky finds at the WHYLD community group’s second-hand mini market on Saturday 13 September. The market takes place from 12-3pm at the…