Upper Yarra Star Mail
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Improved farm water calculator now available
Farmers in the Yarra Ranges will have an easier time managing their farm water supplies, after Agriculture Victoria’s online farm water calculator was upgraded to…
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Part of Yarra Junction’s history donated
A slice of Yarra Junction’s history was donated to the Upper Yarra Museum by a long time descendant. The donation was a silver tea service…
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‘Brazen’ illegal dumping slammed by Warby resident
An East Warburton resident reported a “disgraceful” act of illegal dumping on Tuesday 8 July which disrupted a public bus service. Donna McIntosh was driving…
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Historic Dee Slip Bridge slotted for repairs in spring
Works to restore the historic Dee Slip Bridge in Millgrove were announced on 9 July after four long years of closure due to disrepair. Expected…
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Local woodworkers help conservation of endangered species
A local woodworking group have crafted a number of trap and carry boxes to assist in the conservation of critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater populations in…
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The ‘Hardest Share’ that could save lives
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) have today launched a powerful new initiative highlighting the profound and lasting impact of road trauma. The Hardest Share calls…
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Yarra Ranges Council endorses renewed Disability Action Plan
The Yarra Ranges Council endorsed its Disability Action Plan 2025-2029 at the 8 July council meeting, consolidating its approach to accessibility and inclusivity for the…
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Works commence at Redwood Forest
Following the announcement of proposed upgrades in 2023 works have commenced in the Redwood Forest at Yarra Ranges National Park. In collaboration with Melbourne Water,…
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New Telstra tower being installed in Hoddles Creek
Telstra has proposed to install a new telecommunications equipment at 815 Gembrook Launching Place Road, Hoddles Creek in order to provide better coverage for the…
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‘Murderous garden gnomes’: Horror-comedy series, Gnomes, filmed in Warburton
A horror-comedy series titled Gnomes was filmed in Warburton on 30 June which sparked interest from locals. The filming crews were seen at Brisbane Bridge,…
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Damaging winds across Yarra Ranges today
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a warning for damaging winds across the Yarra Ranges and the state. The warning was issued at 10.59am…
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‘Time to act’: Yarra Junction Shopping Centre planning permit submissions open
Yarra Junction locals have called on each other to object the proposed Yarra Junction Shopping Centre planning permit. Until 14 July, the controversial planning permit…