Stroke Foundation encourages blood pressure checks this May
The Stroke Foundation of Australia is urging residents to roll up their sleeves and get their blood pressure checked during the month of May....
VEC asks non-voters to justify missing the polls at 2022 state election
Over 250,000 people who missed placing their vote for the 2022 state election will soon be asked to explain their absence, and risk being...
Maroondah Hospital volunteer kiosk closes after 45 years and $5 million raised
A sad farewell was held at Maroondah Hospital on Monday 16 May, as the much-loved Auxiliary Kiosk was closed after 45 years of service.
By...
Upper Yarra businesses ‘Embracing Change’ at expo
Businesses keen on ‘Embracing Change’ in the Upper Yarra came together at the Arts Centre in Warburton for WVCEDA’s Business Expo.
Attendees included individuals contemplating...
Both lanes of Warburton Highway reopened ahead of schedule
Warburton residents can say goodbye to traffic delays and alternate routes following the full reopening of the Warburton Highway after swift repairs.
Both lanes of...
Inspiro hands out health study scholarships
Inspiro Health, a Yarra Ranges-based healthcare organisation gave local health students a study boost with its 2023 Tertiary Health Scholarship Awards in Belgrave on...
Energy-efficient streetlights for the Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council is simultaneously saving on costs and reducing the region’s climate impact by replacing streetlights with energy-efficient alternatives.
Since 2013, the Sustainable Streetlighting...
Warrant out for Alison Wright seen in Healesville
Police are calling on public assistance to help locate Alison Wright and have released a photo of the 57-year-old.
She is known to frequent...
$1 million reward announced for information on Marea Yann’s murder
This year marks 20 years since the brutal murder of Marea Yann rocked the Healesville community, with Victoria Police announcing a $1 million reward...
Mont De Lancey celebrate 30 years since museum opened
The Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead recently celebrated 30 years since the opening of its museum.
Originally opened on March 14 1993, the museum became...
River release supporting rare Australian Grayling
Upper Yarra residents may notice that the Birrarung (Yarra) River will be flowing strongly this week, with a water release having started on Wednesday...
Open opportunities for community engagement with Council
It can be easy not to feel heard sometimes and it is understated how much can be achieved with a face-to-face conversation or discussion.
Yarra...
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School Families get help with cost of living pressures
The state budget will deliver a once-off bonus for school kids across the state later this year, to support families with school costs.
The government...
