News
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Another successful Koorie student showcase
Another cohort of new and returning students from across the Yarra Valley passed through the Koorie Student Program for 2024 producing an impressive collection of…
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Concerns raised in parliament over inadequate aged care services
As Australia’s ageing population grows and more people elect to remain at home longer, concern over the ability to provide essential services has been raised.…
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Yarra Junction resident Nigel Brennan awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal
A Yarra Junction local has been recognised for his commitment to fire management with an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) awarded on King’s Birthday. Nigel…
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Cold and dry weather for the weekend
Socks on for the weekend everybody – winter is truly here. Across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges expect mostly cold and dry conditions, heading…
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Equity, Access, and Inclusion efforts over last 10 years
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) will endorse the success and achievements of its Equity, Access, and Inclusion Strategy (EAIS) 2013-2023 and its Disability Advisory Committee. YRC…
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Kidsafe Victoria urges increased winter safety to prevent child burn injuries
Kidsafe Victoria has called on families to take action to reduce the risk of burn and scald injuries for children this winter, as part of…
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Yarra Ranges Council proceed with new Housing Strategy
Yarra Ranges Council has adopted a slightly amended Housing Strategy and Neighbourhood Character Study at the Tuesday 11 June Council meeting which will guide the…
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Yarra Junction Recreation Reserve scoreboard burns
Two CFA units from the Yarra Junction and Hillcrest brigades responded to a scoreboard on fire on Warburton Highway in Yarra Junction at around 10.58am…
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Man driving stolen vehicle tracked by Airwing and arrested after trip through the Yarra Valley
A 29 year old Hampton Park man was arrested in Lilydale at about 3.30pm on the afternoon of Wednesday 12 June after first being observed…
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Six years of Cire students featuring in Vasili’s Garden to Kitchen
Cire Services is celebrating a partnership that has lasted over six years and has given Cire Training (Registered Training Organisation RTO) and Community School students…
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Rope rescue training comes to fruition
Emergency services worked together to rescue two people at Wells Cave Track, Taggerty at around 4pm on Sunday 9 June. Wandin CFA’s rope rescue team…
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Sports club forums regarding Fair Access Policy
The Melbourne East Region Local Councils are inviting local sport community members to come together for a series of sports club forums, focusing on the…