Upper Yarra Star Mail
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Range of classes at Woori
Woori Community House is thrilled to announce that our comprehensive Term Three program is now available, featuring an exciting blend of both brand-new offerings and…
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Let’s talk roads – Community drop-ins
Yarra Ranges Council is running a series of drop-in sessions for residents to come and chat directly to staff, ask questions, get clarification and report…
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Outer East resident calls for reform to Work Bonus for pensioners
An Outer East resident is leading the push to reform the Work Bonus system for pensioners looking to continue working. The Work Bonus was first…
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Dingo Education Day celebrates Australia’s cunning canine
A packed out Yellingbo Hall played venue to a Dingo Education Day on 13 July which saw over 140 people attend to learn more about…
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Millgrove Market this Saturday
The Millgrove Market is on for Saturday 19 July from 9am to 2pm. The market is held monthly next to the Wesburn/Millgrove Fire Station. It…
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Consumer win in card surcharge cut as business bristles
Removing surcharges fees on debit and credit card transactions could save consumers more than $1 billion, but small businesses say the changes will just hide…
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School zones return for Term Three
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this week…
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Outrage and concern sparked by ‘heart wrenching’ platypus deaths
An illegal fishing trap has killed three platypuses in Yarra Junction which has sparked outrage and concern amid recent fisheries officer cuts. Two dead adult…
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Fire services warn of deadly cigarette fire risk
Victoria’s fire services are issuing a strong warning about the serious risks of smoking indoors, as it remains the leading cause of fatal house fires…
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Police seeking assistance regarding Yarra Junction burglary
Yarra Junction Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two males depicted in the below CCTV footage. These males are believed to be…
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Unregistered bike offence in Powelltown
A 17-year-old unlicenced male rider was intercepted in Powelltown riding an unregistered trail bike. Acting on information from members of the public, the Knox Road…
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Connecting habitats and communities
Wildlife rope bridges crafted at the Yarra Junction Library on 8 July will allow local fauna to move safely through their habitats. Eco Warriors Australia…