Warburton Advancement League President Jeff Gill receives Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award
President of the Warburton Advancement League Jeff Gill has been honoured at Yarra Ranges Council’s annual Australia Day Awards.
Mr Gill received the Mayor’s Lifetime...
Water police out in force
Yarra Ranges residents looking to get out into the bay over the Australia Day weekend are urged to be responsible on the water or...
Avoid opera house nets when fishing in our waterways
The discovery of a banned opera house net in Woori Yallock Creek is a timely reminder to ensure we protect the creatures that live...
Archie Roach awarded highest Order of Australia
Six months following his death, Archie Roach OAM received the highest Order of Australia recognition for his contribution to the performing arts and music...
Fire Danger Period prompting bushfire preparation
With the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges entering a Fire Danger Period from Monday 30 January, and the region being one of the...
New citizens welcomed to the Yarra Ranges
The 39 newest Yarra Ranges residents granted Australian citizenship were joined by family, friends and dignitaries at the Civic Centre in Lilydale, where the...
Nearing 1 Feb deadline for single-use plastic ban causing confusion
With less than a week until a statewide single-use plastics ban comes into effect, businesses, not-for-profits and other hospitality services have been left scrambling...
Wandin North Family Fun Day a big hit
Thousands enjoyed the festivities at the free Wandin North Family Fun Day on Thursday 26 January, organised by the Rotary Club of Wandin.
With the...
A walk in memory of Marty Sheahan
On 26 January 2022, much-loved Warburton resident, grandfather and former Yarra Ranges Council worker Marty Sheahan was tragically murdered.
Marty had just returned home from...
New program in Yarra Ranges to look after carers and people living with dementia
Remaining in the comfortable and familiar environment at home for as long as possible is the healthiest, happiest choice for most people living with...
Small businesses must plan for natural disaster, report finds
After devastating floods hit the Yarra Ranges in October last year, many stated they’d never seen anything like it but as more frequent natural...
Veterans commemorative grant program to close soon
Organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding to commemorate the remarkable contributions of Victoria's veteran community or improving facilities where veterans and their...
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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...
