Upper Yarra Star Mail
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Unregistered bike offence in Powelltown
A 17-year-old unlicenced male rider was intercepted in Powelltown riding an unregistered trail bike. Acting on information from members of the public, the Knox Road…
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Connecting habitats and communities
Wildlife rope bridges crafted at the Yarra Junction Library on 8 July will allow local fauna to move safely through their habitats. Eco Warriors Australia…
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Rain, hail, snow or shine: CFA members train for annual stair climb event
Up on the Mount Donna Buang Observation Tower, a line of CFA members slowly ascend the metal stairs. The icy wind whistles around them, interrupted…
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Life changing program continues vital work
Residents in Knox and surrounding areas have recently completed a life-changing trauma recovery program in Boronia. Bringing immense vulnerability and strength, the recovery program combines…
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Over half of primary schools join push to save water in Yarra Valley Water’s service area
Primary school students across the Yarra Ranges are learning about the importance of saving water, with Yarra Valley Water’s fast growing Water Watchers education program.…
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In Pictures: Scenes of Yarra Junction
Photographer Graeme Edwards captured some sublime scenes of Yarra Junction with his camera. Iconic spots such as the Upper Yarra Museum and the Blue Lotus…
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Yarra Glen senior footy teams back to winning phase
Yarra Glen travelled to Yarra Junction for the First Nations Round. In Senior footy, Yarra Glen got off to a good start, kicking the first…
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Rivals from across the valley face off in a tough round
Round 13 and all teams football and netball were off to Woori Yallock to once again take on the old across the valley rivals. After…
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Burras win against Seville in an instant classic
The rain took a break for us to host our First Nations Traffic indigenous Round. We hosted Seville for all four games of football and…
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Family ties on the landline
The young digital natives of the world are growing up, but some of them are learning the art of listening, conversation and connection using an…
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Magic of wood fire heating
There’s something truly magical about stepping through your front door on a frosty July evening to be greeted by the gentle crackle of burning logs…
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Three platypuses killed in illegal trap at Yarra Junction
Three platypuses were killed in an illegal fishing trap at Yarra Junction in the space of two days last week. On Friday 11 July a…
