News
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Yarra Valley Water encourages those doing it tough to reach out
Are you feeling financial pressure? Yarra Valley Water is encouraging residents of the Yarra Ranges who are struggling to reach out for support ahead of…
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‘Historic’ native title claim lodged by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people
Most of Melbourne and the surrounding regions would be designated as native title under a claim filed by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people in the Federal…
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Burrinja brings groundbreaking work
Late October saw the arrival some groundbreaking work to the Burrinja Cultural Centre, the unique exhibition will also offer the community a free immersive art…
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Teachers, parents claim management ‘eroding’ quality Launching Place Kinder
Teachers and community leaders at Launching Place Kinder claimed changes made by senior management staff have severely impacted the quality of the kindergarten. Launching Place…
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Council fails to deliver on key laneway report
The Yarra Ranges Council failed to deliver on requests for a report which said it wasn’t responsible for building damages in Warburton. A single page…
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Lane closure times at Yarra Centre
The Yarra Centre’s lap lanes will be closed at various points from 10 to 14 November. It is due to school swimming. The lanes will…
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Popular Haigh’s chocolate recalled
Well known chocolate brand Haigh’s are recalling its Dark Cherry Chocs 225g product for the presence of an undeclared allergen. Any consumers who have a…
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Remembrance day at Yarra Junction Cenotaph
The town Yarra Junction will honour the invaluable sacrifice made during war for Remembrance Day 2025. The Upper Yarra RSL will host the service, taking…
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Badger Creek Community Garage Sale on this Saturday
Badger Creek Community Garage Sale is on Saturday 15 November from 9am to 1pm at Badger Creek Hall located at 358 Badger Creek Road, next…
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Oakridge Wines takes top award
Yarra Valley’s Oakridge Wines won the Champion Victorian Winery award on Friday 7 November, cementing its reputation as a leader in Victorian winemaking since its…
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Charlie’s fight against cancer sees widespread support
A Launching Place family’s plea for support has seen over $100,000 raised in two weeks after their four-year-old daughter was diagnosed with an extremely rare…
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Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ found in our much-loved marsupials
A new study has found that long-lasting and potentially harmful chemicals might be harming some of our much-loved marsupials. University of Melbourne researchers in the…












