Upper Yarra Star Mail
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AED installation at Yellingbo nursery bolsters safety
The Woori Yallock and District (WYD) Community Bank have donated and installed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater (FOHH)…
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Origami for change: Shining a light on Victoria’s housing crisis for Homelessness Week
As Homelessness Week approaches, running from 4 to 10 August, Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is stepping up its Origami-house-folding activities for the Houses at…
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Yarra Centre maintenance works to take place throughout August
The Yarra Centre has announced resealing works will be taking place in the stadium over the coming days, potentially causing a noticeable odour in the…
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Celebrating 60 years since the Warburton railway’s closure
Upper Yarra locals, historians and train enthusiasts celebrated the 60 year anniversary of the iconic Warburton railway’s last ever service. The special train run by…
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Council engagement roadshow hears from Warburton locals
The Yarra Ranges Council visited the ADRA Centre in Warburton on Tuesday 3 August as part of its Community Engagement Roadshow to hear from locals.…
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Yarra Valley Red Cross members awarded for decades of dedication
Decades of dedication to the Yarra Valley Red Cross was honoured at its 4 August Annual General Meeting through multiple long service awards. The awards…
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Proposed Warburton Lodge plans to be assessed by council
A planning application to redevelop the Warburton Lodge has hit the Yarra Ranges Council. The $2 million upgrade would be one of the lodge’s most…
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Mixed results for latest ambulance response times in the Outer East
The average ambulance response times have been released for the last quarter of 2024/25, with mixed results in the Outer East. Ambulance Victoria (AV) crews…
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Keep the wheels turning: Warburton Waterwheel calls for new members
Following a significant show of support by the community, the Warburton Waterwheel is looking for new board members to help continue its ongoing legacy. With…
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Melbourne Water seeking community experiences ahead of Yarra Ranges flood mapping updates
Melbourne Water are calling on Yarra Ranges residents to help guide the updating of flood maps in the region. Community engagement is open until 24…
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Spring back into nature with the Yarra/Birrarung Riverfest
The Birrarung Riverfest is back this September school holidays, with over 60 events across 23 days, stretching along the entire Yarra, Birrarung River. In just…
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Gruyere planting day to support indigenous biodiversity
Regenerating Farms is hosting a Community Planting Day dedicated to restoring indigenous biodiversity and supporting threatened species in Gruyere. The planting day will take place…
