Gladesville puts leadership on show
It was a day of courage, heart and determination at Gladesville Primary School’s leadership day on Thursday 31 August, with students taking the lead...
Funds fall short for community legal centre
The Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is “gravely concerned” that promised support for its work at the Ringwood Specialist Family Violence Court (SFVC) has...
Mental health training on offer for community members
Yarra Ranges Council and 12 community organisations are offering free Mental Health First Aid training for locals to provide vital support to those experiencing...
Council a finalist in Cities Power Partnership awards
Yarra Ranges Council’s Climate Action Team has been named as finalists in two award categories in the 2023 Cities Power Partnership Climate Awards.
The team...
Powerful owls hit by rat poison
Rat poisons are detrimental to the health of native wildlife, including the endangered powerful owl, new research has revealed.
In the Deakin University led study,...
Long awaited recognition for Montrose’s forgotten World War I veterans
The long overdue recognition of Montrose’s forgotten First World War servicemen will finally be corrected with new plaques being added to the War Memorial....
Alarming statistics reveal child car restraint misuse in Yarra Ranges
More than 70 per cent of child car restraints checked in Yarra Ranges between May and July this year were incorrectly fitted or used,...
Native bird rescued in Lilydale after catching deadly plastic fish
Darter birds are known for their long, snake-like beaks, which can spear their underwater prey at lightning speed.
Normally, these native birds catch...
CFA ’alarm’ over fire plans
An ’alarming’ number of Victorians living in high-risk bushfire areas say they would stay at their properties until they felt threatened by a bushfire,...
Vic inquiry calls for recreational duck shooting ban
Victoria should ban all recreational duck hunting, an inquiry has recommended following a long-term decline in native bird populations.
The parliamentary committee investigating Victoria's...
Ann calls time on career
A beloved maternal child health nurse has been farewelled by colleagues after decades of service to the Yarra Ranges community.
Ann Ferguson, 67, retired on...
Jason West wanted on warrant
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Jason West.
The 39-year-old is wanted on warrant in relation to driving matters.
West is described as...