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Yarra Valley Ecoss to host an Upper Yarra Youth Concert
The Upper Yarra Youth Concert will kick off on 15 September from 5pm to 8pm. The concert is produced by a group of local young…
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Chainsaw safety for residents
Residents across the Yarra Ranges Council and Cardinia Shire are learning life-saving skills as part of a series of Emergency Response Themed Training, which includes…
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Star Mail journo shares her book choices
Tanya Faulkner – Reporter What book are you currently reading? I am currently reading the 8 Rules to Love by Jay Shetty. I’ve been obsessed…
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Book Week rolls on
Every year across Australia, Children’s Book Week (19 to 25 August 2023) celebrates a love of books and reading; something which is celebrated every week…
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Waste not for the greater good
The Hallam Landfill site remains a dumping point for household rubbish collected for many years. It has operated as part of the kerbside rubbish service…
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Fire safety and fun
Fire safety awareness and a good dash of fun were on the agenda for some lucky primary school kids ahead of the bushfire season across…
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A local guide to an Aussie symphony
Among the distinctive buzz of cicadas and hooting Kookaburra laughter, Australia’s favourite animal sounds can be heard in our very own Valley. The ABC’s recent…
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Stellar result for Victorian students
Students in the across Victoria have topped the nation in this year’s NAPLAN results – recording ongoing improvement at both primary and secondary levels as…
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Bridging the gap between primary and secondary education
For the past two weeks, the Year 7s of Upper Yarra Secondary College have trudged their way through erratic weather patterns in order to read…
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Star Mail journo shares her book choices
Tanya Faulkner – Reporter What book are you currently reading? I am currently reading the 8 Rules to Love by Jay Shetty. I’ve been obsessed…
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‘I wonder why people have such a visceral reaction to it’: Suzanne Phoenix launches new collage exhibition
Exploring the landscapes of gender equality, Warburton artist and photographer Suzanne Phoenix’s first hand cut collage exhibition opened August 21. The exhibition will be held…
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Cost of new FOGO bins too high
Waste collection changes beginning in Yarra Ranges have been met with many objections and questions from residents. Multiple residents have called Star Mail and aired…