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Yarra Ranges Tourism to continue receiving council support
Since the inception of Yarra Ranges Tourism (YRT) in 2006 when two tourism organisations from the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley consolidated, Yarra Ranges...
First council meeting held in the gallery room
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the newly opened Yarra Ranges Council Civic Centre, as councillors gathered for the first meeting in the...
Victoria enters high-risk road death period
As Victoria enters one of the highest risk periods for death and injury on the roads, police have issued a critical road safety alert....
Speeding up the regeneration of habitat hollows
When over 25,000 trees fell in a single storm event last June, hundreds of animals were left without places to hollow, having a significant...
$9 billion early childhood education overhaul announced
An ambitious early childhood education overhaul has been announced by the State government in an attempt to support families currently crippled by the cost...
Passing on tourism knowledge in mentor, mentee program
Finding work and choosing a career path as a young person can be daunting but for eight school leavers getting the opportunity to be...
Opening the discussion around climate change in Lilydale
With all the environmental challenges that have presented themselves over the last year in the Yarra Ranges, learning more about the climate and its...
Valley’s finest preserves company transforms business thanks to grant
Seville's Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods (YVGF) has been producing some of the Yarra Ranges' finest preserves and is set to transform its business model...
Multi-million dollar expansion for Gruyere’s Helen & Joey Estate
A dream expansion for Gruyere based winery Helen & Joey is one step closer to being completed after receiving a multi-million dollar grant.
The...
Nominations for State’s senior awards open
Victoria's prestigious Senior of the Year awards have opened for nominations to recognise and celebrate the community contributions made by seniors and Lilydale residents...
Mindfulness crafting makes big difference in mental health
Crafting has been known to reduce stress and provide a moment of relaxation, so mental health nurse Emma Smith has taken that creative philosophy...
Mooroolbark history on display at new station
As the completion of Mooroolbark station nears, the final touches are being put into place and new artworks have just been installed at the...
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New Mayor of Yarra Ranges Council
On Tuesday 19 November, I was honoured to be elected as Mayor, alongside returning Chirnside Park Ward Councillor Richard Higgins as my Deputy.
This is...
