Council asks for feedback on wellbeing plan
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging the community to provide feedback on its Draft Health and Wellbeing Plan, after councillors endorsed it for community consultation...
Back in business
Cafes were overcome with a sense of relief as lockdown restrictions were lifted for the fifth time in Victoria during the week.
The news...
A brief history of our world’s conflicts, women and journalism
Once upon a time, women were deemed too fragile, vulnerable, frivolous and untrustworthy to work as journalists, not to mention as correspondents covering wars...
Nonnegotiable rent relief for businesses
The Victorian government is acting decisively to back the state‘s small and medium-sized businesses as they emerge from lockdown, facilitating commercial rent waivers and...
Empowering women’s employability
Making a good first impression and feeling good about yourself while doing it can be the key to success.
That’s why Cire Services’ First...
Artists in Residence
Yarra Ranges Tech School (YRTS) has announced the launch of its innovative Artist in Residence Program. The inaugural artist, John Monash Scholar Jess Coldrey,...
Truckie testing threatens supply chain
Throughout the pandemic, nurses and supermarket workers racing to fill empty shelves have been praised as the unsung heroes on the frontline of the...
Crawf’s Yarra Ranges postcard
The Yarra Valley had a special visitor recently as Hawthorn legend Shane Crawford journeyed to the region for the latest episode of Postcards.
The Brownlow...
Rising rent pain
Nationally the cost of renting has seen a staggering increase, to the point where housing unaffordability is pushing people nearer to homelessness.
In the...
Kangas won’t be killed, club assures
A Chirnside golf course has ditched plans to cull a mob of kangaroos living on the green after months of heavy community pressure.
After a...
Covid testing times
Residents living on and near Wyuna Walk in Mooroolbark are outraged after not being consulted about a new drive through Covid-19 testing clinic that...
Lilydale’s local Olympic legends
With the Olympics finally upon us, Australians will be watching with bated breath as our athletes take to the global stage but no community...
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Caravan industry calls for safety first this holiday season as 2.8...
Whether towing a caravan, charging lithium-ion batteries, or enjoying the amenities of a caravan park, planning and awareness are key to ensuring a happy...
