Upper Yarra Star Mail

In August, the Star Mail broke the terrible news of when Yarra Junction Police were forced to shoot and kill a man after he’d strangled…

In July, the Star Mail’s coverage of the kangaroo harvesting exemption took the top spot for article of the month. The Star Mail extensively covered…

The Star Mail covered the development of an unpopular planning application at the Yarra Junction shopping centre which would see the expansion of the Woolworths…

In May, an article which stood out above the rest was the coverage of a rise in attacks on livestock by wild animals. A rise…

April saw the Star Mail’s federal election survey uncover what Yarra Ranges residents thought about key election topics, with one main focus being immigration. Our…

The Star Mail’s coverage of the Yarra Ranges Council’s paid parking pilot in Warburton was an important moment in March 2025. The Yarra Ranges Council’s…

The coverage of a Yarra Junction man’s near-death experience and subsequent demands for better emergency care shone above the rest in February. Larry Norman phoned…

The Star Mail’s January article of the month examines the necessity of swimming education for children. Just days into the new year, the Star Mail…

The Star Mail reported on all things art/entertainment throughout 2025 – here are some of the most notable moments of the year. Young violinist features…

Sports play a big role in the Upper Yarra, and 2025 saw some incredible feats both locally and nationally. Sanders dominates: In January the Three…

In June, new mapping revealed that the risk for landslides in the Yarra Ranges is much higher than previously thought and has prompted the council…

In 2025, the Star Mail worked hard to cover the most important issues in the community to ensure people can stay informed and in touch…