Upper Yarra Star Mail
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CARTOON: Hard to see
Cartoonist Danny Zemp this week depicted the challenges of spotting motorcycles from high up above in the large cars now filling roads. Read more
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A careless campfire could be the real upset this Cup weekend
Yarra Ranges residents who are planning to go camping this Melbourne Cup weekend are being warned to learn about campfire safety before they go by…
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Hop aboard the walking school bus with Wandin Yallock Primary School
The Wandin Yallock Primary School has announced a walking school bus will be taking passengers every Friday. Students interested should meet Mrs Davidson and Ms…
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Study franks media’s vital role
At a time when misinformation spreads quickly and trust in institutions is under pressure, public interest journalism remains one of the last safeguards of accountability…
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No Justice of Peace service this Cup Day
Yarra Ranges Council mayor Cr Jim Child’s Open Door Justice of the Peace service will not be open on Monday 3 October for the Cup…
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Warburton laneway dispute continues
A longstanding dispute between a Warburton business owner and the Yarra Ranges Council over the cause of damage to a historical building continues after recent…
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Surge in volunteers for CFA
Almost 500 Victorians have put their hands up to join CFA between 3 and 29 October on the back of the Get Fire Ready initiative.…
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Hot off the press: Awards abound for Star News Group
The Victorian Country Press Association’s night of nights was hosted last week, seeing for the first time in 30 years Victoria and New South Wales…
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Victoria Police enacting Operation Furlong for Cup weekend
Motorists are being urged to stay in their lane this Melbourne Cup weekend as new data reveals the number of motorists being killed in head-on…
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Community Bank Warburton-Yarra Junction closed this cup day
The Community Bank Warburton-Yarra Junction will be closed for the Melbourne Cup public holiday. It will reopen Wednesday, 9.30am-5pm. Read more
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Cultures give the gift of rhythm at ECOSS
A beautiful coalescence of culture and music took place at the Yarra Valley ECOSS farm for its fourth Rhythm of the Worlds event on 18…
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ECOSS receive grant to keep the doors open
Yarra Valley ECOSS have received a $10,000 grant to fund the State Government’s Partnership Against Pests Workshops and Seminars. This project aims to increase community-led…













