News
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Three… facts about Lone Pine
1. Major offensive On 6 August 1915 the 1st Australian Infantry Division launched a major offensive at Plateau 400 on Gallipoli. The ridges, once covered…
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RACV calls for continued feedback on local roads
RACV is now calling for everyone to have their say in the My Melbourne Road survey it closes at the end of May Respondents to…
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Young people encouraged to entertain their interests in future infrastructure
Infrastructure Victoria is updating the state’s 30-year infrastructure strategy and wants to hear from young Victorians as they look at the state’s infrastructure needs for…
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Kinder enrolments opened
2024 kinder enrolments have opened, with parents encouraged to talk to their local kindergarten service about enrolment processes and timelines. In Victoria, Free Kinder is…
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Vaping information session
The Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah Councils are running a free information session to address the increased use of vapes alongside the Youth Support and…
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Draft master plan sets sights on Lillydale Lake improvements
The much-loved and utilised Lillydale Lake is set to get even better with millions of dollars proposed for upgrades in the draft master plan. While…
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Dog found drowned in Yarra Glen
A dog that had become caught in some branches and subsequently passed away was retrieved by a team from Melbourne Water on Wednesday 26 April…
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Young locals encouraged to join the Youth development Team
The Yarra Ranges Youth team need passionate 17-25 year olds to be part of the assessment panel for grants in the Yarra Ranges, with participants…
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Study and apprenticeships supported through Head Start
High school students looking to complete an apprenticeship alongside their studies will have greater access to the Head Start program, now available at every government…
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Exciting entrepreneurship opportunity for Yarra Ranges youth
A new Yarra Ranges Entrepreneur and Innovation Program is giving the free opportunity for 25 young people to get some invaluable advice and ideas as…
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Free water at Healesville cafes reducing plastic waste
Yarra Valley Water’s Choose Tap Refiller initiative has been bolstered by a number of Cafes in Healesville, with the initiative having tripled in size in…
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20 more Helmeted Honeyeaters released into Warburton wilderness
20 more Helmeted Honeyeaters have been released into the Yarra Ranges National Park as part of the ongoing work to protect the state faunal emblem.…