Upper Yarra Star Mail
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CFA encourages residents to conduct ‘After Action Review’
The Seville CFA has encouraged locals to conduct an After Action Review (AAR) after a close call with a bushfire on Friday 9 January. An…
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Take a moment to thank the Upper Yarra’s CFA volunteers
I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge and thank the members of the Upper Yarra CFA Fire Brigades for their outstanding service…
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Bushfire recovery payments available
The State and Federal Governments are delivering further support to Victorians affected by the devastating fires, helping communities begin the long road to recovery. A…
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Sanders back on top after stage eight
The Yarra Ranges rally-raid legend Daniel “Chucky” Sanders reclaimed the top spot overall after a brilliant performance in stage eight of the 2026 Dakar Rally.…
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Shop locat at Millgrove Market this Saturday
The Millgrove Residents Action Group’s popular Millgrove Market is on this Saturday, 17 January. It is located next to the Wesburn-Millgrove CFA and goes from…
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ADRA handing out free food
The Redwood ADRA Community Care Centre has free fruit and vegetables on offer for the community today, 13 January. Locals in need can drop by…
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Sanders trails by 10 seconds after Dakar stage eight
Stage eight of the 2026 Dakar Rally saw Daniel “Chucky” Sanders knocked from the lead by Argentinian Luciano Benavides. After recovering lost ground in stage…
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Strong performance all round for Lusatia
First XI In our first game for 2026 we took on second place Lilydale at home. We started positively with the ball, Angus Gelly taking…
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Illegal e-motorbike to blame for night time blaze in Warburton
An illegally modified e-motorbike battery ignited a fire in Warburton on 8 January, sending local CFA crews into a scramble to prevent a major bushfire.…
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Warburton Bowls Club support CFA brigades amid fires
The Warburton Bowls Club Annual Tradge Woods Triples Tournament to be held last Saturday was unfortunately cancelled due to the recent Total Fire Ban and…
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Sanders holds firm after time penalty
Motocross maestro Daniel “Chucky” Sanders remains on top position after stage seven in the 2026 Dakar Rally, despite suffering a speeding penalty. The Three Bridges…
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Lilydale relief centre pivots to information only after weekend
Yarra Ranges Council has advised the community that the Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) opened at the Lilydale Highschool basketball stadium is now closed. Originally opened…













