News
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Yarra Ranges residents eligble for power line replacement program
Residents in Yarra Ranges Shire may be eligible for a Victorian State Government scheme to pay for the undergrounding of private overhead power lines. The…
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Open Days coming up for Upper Yarra schools
A number of schools across the Upper Yarra are opening the doors for prospective families in May, showcasing what they have to offer to the…
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LinC Yarra Valley recognises Founder and Treasurer for National Volunteer Week
LinC Yarra Valley has been supporting community members for over 30 years in the Upper Yarra, starting from the hopes of founder Marylin Leermakers, to…
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Wear orange on Wednesday to thank SES volunteers
It’s Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) Day on 18th May; a day to say “thank you” to our Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers. The day…
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Thanking CFA volunteers for their tireless efforts
Some 54,000 volunteers are part providing vital services across the state for more than 1,200 CFA brigades. It’s a giant effort that’s seeing men and…
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Two car accident causes driver to smash through house in Launching Place
Two cars were involved in an accident near the service station in Launching Place at 5.46pm Monday 16 May. Victoria Police said a Ford Falcon…
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Bye for Seville, but women and 18’s played on
The Under 18’s and Senior Women’s sides were the only Seville football teams to feature on the weekend, with a bye for the Men’s Reserves…
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Yarra Valley Water launches new shower shorter campaign
Water Valley Water is urging under-35s to shower shorter after a recent survey found a third of people born between 1996 and 2010 take 10…
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Orange Door set to expand family violence services in the Yarra Ranges
The Orange Door network, a free family violence service for adults, children, young people and families needing support with the well-being of their children, has been…
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LinC Yarra Valley announce new way of working
Love in the Name of Christ (LinC) Yarra Valley held a community meeting on Wednesday 11 May to announce their new way or working. LinC…
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Hooning Community Reference Group established
A Hooning Community Reference group is set to be established to cut out the increased hoon behaviour seen over the last few years. The Upper…
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Secretary Joe Butler the beating heart of Yarra Valley ECOSS
Joe Butler has been at Yarra Valley ECOSS since 2006, and is now the much-loved secretary of the organisation. When Star Mail reached out to…