Emissions and costs reduced as Yarra Ranges Council switch energy provider
From Friday 1 July, Yarra Ranges Council have switched their small and large energy accounts to renewables under the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) contract...
Wandin North bird shelter looking out for birds in need of a home
From the arrival of Kiwi the cheerful rainbow lorikeet, Lisa Radford felt to assist other abandoned pets in need of adoption, establishing Kiwi's New...
Little Yarra Creperie team took on the Act For Peace Rations Challenge
Two of the team from Little Yarra Creperie ditched the lemon and sugar for simple rations from 19 to 25 June in solidarity with...
Reminder to compare energy deals from 1 July for $250 energy saving payment
Yarra Ranges residents can score a $250 payment if they use the Energy Compare Website to look for better energy deals from Friday 1...
Upcoming NAIDOC Week events acknowledging First Nations history and culture
NAIDOC Week commences on Sunday 3 July, with events both in Melbourne and the Yarra Ranges to commemorate and celebrate First Nations history and...
Eastern Regional Libraries to be wound up for new enterprise
A new beneficial enterprise called Your Library Ltd is set to take the place of the Eastern Regional Library Corporation sooner rather than later...
Uncontrolled dogs leading lambs to the slaughter
A Yellingbo resident awoke last week to two of her lambs critically injured after a dog attack, and found out it is all too...
Fifth Code Red called in 2022
The fifth Code Red of 2022 was called overnight on Tuesday 28 June, with zero ambulances available from 12.15am.
Four hours later, ambulance services were...
2021 Census data highlights rental unavailability in the Upper Yarra
Initial statistics from the 2021 Census are out, and they have further highlighted the dearth of rental properties in the Upper Yarra and Yarra...
Yarra Ranges Council’s draft budget in use
In its 28 June meeting, Yarra Ranges Council moved to adopt its proposed 2022/23 budget.
Mayor Jim Child moved the motion with Deputy Mayor Johanna...
Upper Yarra residents riled up by rubbish
Upper Yarra residents are becoming infuriated at the amount of rubbish strewn throughout the beautiful Warburton Valley.
Tourist attractions and events are seemingly a major...
Reminding Upper Yarra residents to be wary of the dangers of asbestos
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has launched a new information campaign to remind everyone of the dangers of asbestos, something which Upper Yarra...
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Federal Government prioritises housing crisis in the budget
The housing crisis is one of the top prioritised sectors in the 2024-2025 Federal budget, handed down on Tuesday 14 May, aiming to ease...
