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Yarra Ranges Council amends proposed parking changes in Warburton

To manage parking issues in Warburton, Yarra Ranges Council recently proposed some changes to the parking restrictions in the township to improve equity and...

Man survives big drop at Burkes

On Friday 19 April, a young man was lucky to escape with minor injuries after falling near the popular Burke’s Lookout on the face...

Hillcrest CFA holding ‘Fruit with a Firey’ at Launch Fresh

Hillcrest Fire Brigade has teamed up with Launch Fresh to bring the community an opportunity to meet our members over a piece of fresh...

EPA warns of careless burning off

As fire restrictions ease around the state, EPA Victoria is warning the community that what they toss into the flames while burning off this...

Environmental groups protest Forest Fire Management Victoria works

Environmental groups are challenging Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) on its fire-reduction practices, including in the protected Yarra Ranges National Park. Autumn is a significant...

Woori Yallock man caught speeding on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road

On Sunday 21 April, Healesville Police detected a motorcycle allegedly travelling at 146km/h on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd, Healesville. A 25-year-old man from Woori...

Hyundai issues two electric vehicle recalls due to battery charging fault

Hyundai has recalled 528 Genesis 2022-2024 G80, GV60, GV70 and 3521 Hyundai 2021-2024 IONIQ 5 (NE) and IONIQ 6 (CE) electric cars due to...

Yarra Valley Water targets construction carbon reductions

Yarra Valley Water has assessed the full life cycle impact of 10 infrastructure projects to target carbon emissions reductions and increase the use of...

Explore Egyptology at Yarra Junction Library

The Yarra Junction Library is hosting an interesting event exploring Egyptology with archaeologist Karen Thomas on Thursday 2 May at 2pm. In Egyptology and other...

30 more Helmeted Honeyeaters released into the Upper Yarra

Another step in the road to recovery for the critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater was made on Friday 19 April with 18 more birds released...

44 more Wandin servicepeople honoured back home this Anzac Day

109 years on from the landing at Gallipoli, Wandin residents gathered to remember all of those who have served Australia, especially those who gave...

Dawn breaks over Seville on Anzac Day

As dawn broke upon the Valley, the Seville community stood to honour those who have served the country. Beginning at 5.45am, residents had surrounded the...

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Come see what makes Healesville Primary School so special

At Healesville Primary School we provide our students with a unique educational opportunity. Our students learn the Woi wurrung language which is the language...