Upper Yarra Star Mail

  • Platypus Talk and Spotting session for Riverfest

    Platypus Talk and Spotting session for Riverfest

    Learn about one of the world’s most unique creatures, the platypus, at this Platypus Talk and Spotting Session on 11 September. Discover what makes them…

  • Fun competition helping biodiversity researchers

    Fun competition helping biodiversity researchers

    The Yarra Ranges Council is calling upon locals to take part in its Biodiversity Blitz 2025 to help scientists and celebrate wildlife. For the month…

  • Free chair Pilates at ADRA

    Free chair Pilates at ADRA

    The Redwood ADRA Community Centre is hosting a program for those wanting to get fit without the costly price tag. Free Chair Pilates runs weekly…

  • Montrose fire – the aftermath and regeneration

    Montrose fire – the aftermath and regeneration

    Forty hectares of jet black columns stand to attention in and around Montrose’ Dr Ken Leversha Reserve. The canopy in the reserve is eerily quiet…

  • Winner blitzes the field

    Winner blitzes the field

    There was no V.V.V. Comp this week, as the Club hosted a Senior’s event on the Monday. The V.V.V’s will definitely be back next week,…

  • Melba Highway road closure

    Melba Highway road closure

    The Melba Highway will be blocked off between Yarra Glen and Coldstream on Thursday 11 September between 10.30am and approximately 11.30am. Motorists are advised to…

  • 09Horse Talk

    09Horse Talk

    Well, how good was the weather Saturday? A gorgeous day for the Poles Clinic at Upper Yarra Pony Club. Testing some skill levels and learning…

  • Wilde’s witty work a must see at Lilydale Theatre

    Wilde’s witty work a must see at Lilydale Theatre

    With a witty script that is undeniably and wonderfully Oscar Wilde, the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company takes on his highly regarded The Importance of Being…

  • Regardless of the result, Yarra Glen U18 boys fight hard

    Regardless of the result, Yarra Glen U18 boys fight hard

    The Yarra Glen Under 18s did themselves proud by making the preliminary final at Yarra Junction on Saturday 6 September. Coming up against a very…

  • Mullet seals grand final spot

    Mullet seals grand final spot

    The Healesville Recreation Reserve was buzzing on Saturday as Wandin booked their place in the grand final with a hard-fought win over Olinda in the…

  • Two Burras’ teams win preliminary finals to advance

    Two Burras’ teams win preliminary finals to advance

    Preliminary finals have arrived. The Warburton-Millgrove Football Netball Club (WMFNC) still had all netball teams in and the senior footy. The day took place at…

  • Monbulk, Mt Evelyn win A grade netball semi-finals

    Monbulk, Mt Evelyn win A grade netball semi-finals

    Football Premier Division (Semi Finals) Seniors: 2SF Wandin 13.8.86 def Olinda-Ferny Creek 9.11.65; 1SF Woori Yallock 9.13.67 def Monbulk 5.11.41 Reserves: 2SF Mt. Evelyn 5.5.35…