News
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Decapitated deer found inside Yarra Junction bus stop
Yarra Junction residents had a macabre morning after a decapitated deer was found inside a bus shelter on 31 May. The Star Mail was alerted…
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Light snowfall for Mount Donna Buang this weekend
As Victoria experiences a cold snap this weekend, Mount Donna Buang will receive moderate but steady snowfall over the weekend. The snowfall begins on Friday…
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Mizuno joins the flood of brands opting out of kangaroo products
Animal activists are rejoicing as another major brand, this time Japanese athletic footwear producer Mizuno, is reportedly set to phase out the use of kangaroo…
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Yarra Ranges Council community links closed for public holiday
The Yarra Ranges Council announced that Community Links will be closed on Monday 9 June 2025 for the public holiday. It then will re-open as…
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Two Yarra Ranges schools win at 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards
Lilydale Heights College and Wandin Yallock Primary School have won awards at the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced on 5…
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Damaging winds this weekend
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning for severe weather this morning concerning damaging winds in the central and eastern parts of the state.…
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Local teacher tackles statewide study
A Yarra Ranges researcher is seeking secondary school teachers to help her collect data on the lived, day-to-day experiences of teachers all over Victoria. Taking…
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Babaji’s fundraiser to help Upper Yarra SES
A popular South Indian restaurant in Warburton will raise funds for the Upper Yarra SES unit on June 12. Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen’s Yarra Valley restaurant’s…
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Call out to design the new youth myki
Young Victorians have the chance to submit their designs to showcase their work on over a million youth myki cards and to win a $1000…
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Baby bath time book recalled due to illness hazard
The First Baby Days: Bath Time Bath Book was recalled by its manufacturer, Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group on 3 June. The…
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Local nursing students fill demand for health care workers
As the Yarra Ranges faces increased demand for health care workers, Diploma of Nursing students are answering the call. This year, 48 students will graduate…
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Supporting Yarra Ranges future economic growth
The State Government is investing in the future of the Yarra Ranges, helping its communities create new industries that will deliver jobs and economic growth…