Helping enhance Croydon’s biodiversity one tree at a time
The annual National Tree Day is scheduled for the end of July, with local events popping up across the outer east.
For those looking...
Yarra Ranges residents welcome to join a Wombat Webinar
An opportunity to learn about the plight of one of our favourite native animals is coming up.
Katja Gutwein is the Vice-Preisdent and Secretary of...
Making men’s mental health a table discussion
Opening up a chance for men to discover new friendships and share in conversation is the philosophy of The Men’s Table.
The not-for-profit organisation...
Kilsyth road rage altercation sees man pinned between vehicles
Police are investigating a road rage incident which saw a man be pinned between two vehicles after having his car side swiped multiple times...
Electric skateboard crash leads to man’s death in Kilsyth
Another road death has been added to the lives lost tally after a fatal crash in Kilsyth last month.
Investigators have been told a...
Drug consumption report reveals record highs while survey finds people don’t know where to...
The 22nd report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program was released on Thursday 11 July, giving a recent snapshot of Australia’s drug use.
The...
Upgrades to close some public toilet sites across Yarra Ranges
Public toilets across the Yarra Ranges will undergo upgrades throughout the second half of July, with a number of sites needing to close for...
Yering marks first cultural burn on council land
Yering was the location of Yarra Ranges Council's first cultural burn on shire managed land last month.
The burn took place at Spadonis Reserve,...
Easier claims for veterans
Military veterans will have fewer hoops to jump through to receive compensation for their years of service, as ex-serving personnel cautiously welcomed the planned...
Yarra Ranges Council approve revised Community Engagement Policy
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a revised Community Engagement Policy at the Tuesday 9 July council meeting.
The Community Engagement Policy was first adopted in...
Yarra Ranges Council continues to support calls for short-term rental regulation
Yarra Ranges Council has issued a statement on the management of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) and the impact it has on the region.
Yarra Ranges...
FOGO review: Environmental outcomes positive but advocacy still needed
With six months passing since the introduction of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins in the Yarra Ranges, a mid-year review proved its...
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Three… essential actions to foster a culture of inclusivity
Learn About Different Cultures: Take time to learn about and appreciate different cultures, traditions, and histories. This can be done by reading books, watching...
