Upper Yarra Star Mail
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Animal owners struggle to feed as Yarra Ranges ranks second-worst for animal cruelty
A new report by the RSPCA has revealed the Yarra Ranges to be one of the worst regions in the state for animal cruelty. With…
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SES crews wrestle with windy conditions
A spur of windy weather saw the Upper Yarra SES take on 16 callouts on 15 September. With trees toppled atop car ports and roads,…
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Four decades of Seville Community House
The Seville Community House celebrated four decades of connection, collaboration and creativity on 18 September. Over 50 people gathered at the Killara Estate for the…
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Grass fire spreading near Dalry Road
A small grass and scrub fire is currently spreading near 355 Dalry Road, Launching Place. Two vehicles are responding to the fire at the time…
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Benefits of UpCycles shown at ECOSS and council collaboration
A bike upcycling workshop demonstrated the value of sustainability and the beautiful social connections which can come with it on 17 September. The UpCycles workshop…
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Year’s worth of support to continue for Wandin Food Distribution Program
The Wandin Food Distribution Program celebrated a year’s worth of support from the Community Bank Wandin-Seville. Over $12,500 of fresh food has been paid for…
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Yarra Ranges Police seek owners of items
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are seeking owners for property believed to have been stolen from a number of offences in the outer eastern suburbs…
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Yarra Ranges Council up for four awards recognising innovation
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is set to recognise the efforts of Yarra Ranges Council to innovate for the local community at an upcoming…
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Country Women’s Association veteran Edna Parker turns 100
Members of the Wandin Country Women’s Association (CWA) gathered on 14 September to celebrate the 100th birthday of lifelong member, Edna Parker. Ms Parker has…
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Woori Yallock Senior coach Brendan Donovan departs
Woori Yallock Football Netball Club is farewelling Senior’s Men’s Football coach Brendan ‘Ginko’ Donovan after two years at the helm. In his second stint in…
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People urged to register burn offs this fire season
With Victorians across the state preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are urging landowners to register their burn-offs online through the Fire Permits…
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Get Fire Ready at upcoming event at Seville CFA
The Seville CFA are hosting a highly important event for Yarra Ranges residents as the bushfire season approaches. The Get Fire Ready event takes place…
