News
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Riders of all ages set to compete at Yarra Valley Horse Show
The Yarra Valley Horse Show is coming up on Sunday 10 December and is bringing together riders of all ages. Members of the Upper Yarra…
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Safer Places
Yarra Ranges Council confirmed the status of Neighbourhood Safer Places – Places of Last Resort within the municipality at the council meeting on 28 November.…
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Upper Yarra centurion Dorothy Cooper celebrates 100th birthday
A long-time Upper Yarra resident has celebrated an astonishing milestone birthday with friends and family at Estia Health in Yarra Junction. Dorothy Cooper celebrated her…
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WHYLD’s Festive Summer minimarket coming up
The Woori Yallock, Hoddles Creek, Yellingbo, Launching Place and Don Valley (WHYLD) Community Groups’ seasonal summer minimarket is coming up on Saturday 9 December, with…
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Blackberry weed control to commence soon on roadsides and public land
Yarra Ranges Council is urging the community to not pick or eat blackberries while it sprays them during their growth period (between now and April),…
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Check your eligibility for Yarra Ranges Council’s compost rebate
Yarra Ranges Council is offering a rebate of up to $40 to residents who would like to purchase eligible items for home composting and start…
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Fallen trees cause damage to homes, cars
The Yarra Ranges was hit by wild weather in the late hours of Wednesday 29 November with damage to homes and vehicles across the region…
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Gruyere Road and Maddens Lane set for rehabilitation
Both recommendations for Gruyere Road and Maddens Lane Road Rehabilitation works were approved unanimously at the Tuesday 28 November council meeting. The Yarra Ranges Council…
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Access to abortion made easier in the east
Access for women to terminate their pregnancy will be made much easier and safer in the east with abortion services now operating out of Eastern…
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Importance of volunteerism for the local environment
Melbourne Water will recognise and appreciate volunteerism in the Greater Melbourne region on International Volunteer Day, Tuesday 5 December. Melbourne Water has in partnership with…
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Dalry Road signage struck again
Some safety concerns have been raised about an important intersection in the Upper Yarra after a road sign was damaged, and not for the first…
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Labor proposes abolishment of Casey
The Federal Labor government has put forward a plan to abolish the electorate of Casey, pushing neighbouring electorates into Upwey, Tecoma, Lilydale, Warburton and the…