Upper Yarra Star Mail
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Road policing heats up for Aus Day weekend
Police are urging motorists to prepare for a busy period on Victorian roads as a statewide road policing operation effort kicks off for the Australia…
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Democracy without freedom of speech?
January is when we start easing back into our yearly routines. The chaos of Christmas behind us,. Xmas leftovers finally eaten; newly minted New Year…
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Crash on Healesville-Kooweerup road.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a quad-bike rollover in Healesville on 19 January. It is believed a quad-bike, with two occupants, crashed on…
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Stay vigilant around water this long weekend
Ambulance Victoria is urging people to take extra care in and around water this long weekend, as a spate of tragic drownings continue to impact…
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ECOSS market offering fresh produce this Friday
Grab some of the freshest possible produce in the Yarra Ranges at this Friday’s ECOSS Valley Market. It takes place on 23 January from 3.30pm…
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Thirsty? Here’s where you can get free water refills in the Yarra Ranges
Caught with an empty drink bottle while you’re out in town? Thanks to Yarra Valley Water’s new Refiller Cafes map, you’ll always know where the…
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Yarra Ranges teen charged for antisemitic attack in St Kilda East
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a teenage boy from the Yarra Ranges following a report of antisemitic behaviour in St Kilda East earlier…
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Kids who can, heartwarming funds raised
After seeing the news about Victorian families losing their homes in the recent fires, a pair of young children wanted to help and began a…
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Yarra Ranges and Maroondah record concerning uptick in demand for homelessness support services
The increasingly dire circumstances of people experiencing homelessness have been captured in the Council to Homeless Persons’ new Victorian Homelessness Heatmap. The local government areas…
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Girl rescued by helicopter after fall at Seven Acre Rock
A teenage girl who fell over 150 metres from Seven Acre Rock in Gembrook was rescued by helicopter on Monday 18 January. The girl was…
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Carers Connect at Seville Community House
Young adult carers will have the chance to connect and network at the Seville Community House’s Carers Connect event. It takes place on 28 January…
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Road works in Wesburn
Road works are taking place along Old Warburton Road in Wesburn on Thursday 22 January. One lane will be closed between 7am and 4pm while…













