News
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Big boost for small scale projects in schools
Applications are now open for the Capital Works Fund, which supports projects that upgrade the condition, character or inclusiveness of Victorian schools. The Minor Capital…
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EPA’s winter clean up tips
If you’re planning a clean-it-up-and-chuck-it-out project as we go into winter, EPA Victoria has some handy hints to make it a satisfying result. EPA interim…
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Police seek witnesses after head on collision in Woori Yallock
Police are seeking witnesses after a head-on collision in Woori Yallock. At about 3.00pm on Wednesday 11 June, a white LDV van crossed to the…
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Strawberry Moon shows off its beauty
The June full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, was captured in Emerald by a local photographer, Tracy Dasler, at 7.02pm on Wednesday 11 June.
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Yarra Ranges Council allow for an underlying operating deficit in 2025/26
Alongside the 2025-2026 Yarra Ranges Council Budget passed at the Tuesday 10 June council meeting, the council also passed its 2025-2026 Revenue and Ratings Plan.…
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Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre coming to Yarra Valley
Services Australia’s mobile service centre will visit the Yarra Valley to offer locals easy access to government services. The staff will help locals with payments…
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Slight funding changes for Upper Yarra in finalised Yarra Ranges budget
Public feedback saw some slight changes in funding allocation for the Upper Yarra after the Yarra Ranges Council’s 2025-26 budget was finalised at the 10…
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Council decision to add Australian flag to documents irks some but pleases many
The Yarra Ranges Council added the Australian flag to its internal digital and printed communications alongside the already existing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags…
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Working together To help the platypus thrive
The federal and state governments are investing in game changing environmental projects that will restore critical habitat for our beloved platypus and threatened frogs and…
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Yarra Centre Pool is open
The Yarra Centre pool has reopened after a number of upgrades and maintenance works took place. The key works completed while the pool was shut…
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In Pictures: The beauty of the Upper Yarra
Warburton based photographer Graeme Edwards shared some of his photography with the Star Mail. His photography showcases the breath taking sights we’ve all become familiar…
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Honour strikes sweet note
A Coldstream resident has been bestowed with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division this King’s Birthday. Kenneth Bruce Rowland…