Walk and talk at new community art space
A new community art project “Walkin n Talking Together” has officially opened to the public with a small ceremony on Wednesday 9 August...
Tradie health month puts focus on eyes and ears
This Tradies Health Awareness Month (August), seasoned tradespeople in Lilydale are warning their younger generation to better protect their eyes and ears from injury...
Wandin Yallock Primary shows its green thumb
On Sunday the students of Wandin Yallock Primary School swapped their school shoes for boots as they participated in a council-endorsed tree planting program....
VicPol addresses Yarra Ranges crime in community forum
Crime rates across the Yarra Ranges police service area are “stable” but impacts of youth crime, family violence and road trauma still flow into...
A community that remembers
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old.
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the removal of Australian troops...
Remembering the lives of those lost to homelessness
The effects of homelessness can have devastating impacts particularly on people sleeping rough and in some cases results in avoidable deaths.
In an...
Great need in rental homes crisis
As winter continues on the volunteers at the Yarra Valley Winter Shelter support people in need who are experiencing homelessness, striving to fill a...
FOGO sessions upcoming
Yarra Ranges Council will be holding in person and online information sessions to break down how the new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO)...
Op Shops pop with local tours
Bargain-minded residents with fun in mind can look forward to a repeat of the Healesville Living and learning centre’s “Op Shop Tours” beginning in...
CFA says to check your chimney
Victorian fire services are recommending homeowners across the Yarra Ranges prioritise cleaning their chimneys this winter to help prevent a fire occurring.
A chimney...
Veterans Card set to ease the cost of living
The Labor Government is supporting veterans now and into the future with the launch of the Veterans Card - an Australian-first initiative.
Minister for Veterans...
Housing submission made by council in state inquiry
Yarra Ranges Council has made a submission to the state Inquiry into the Rental and Housing Affordability Crisis, aiming to highlight some of the...