News
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Four year partnership grants program approved by Yarra Ranges Council
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a number of local community groups for its partnership grants, providing funding for programs spread out over the next four…
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Watch for wildlife on the roads
Local CFA crews had an early morning on Wednesday 29 March, heading out to a truck rollover in Gilderoy. Little Yarra, Yarra Junction and Wesburn/Millgrove…
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Warburton tree removal continues to be a point of contention
With a number of Warburton residents taking significant measures to protect the large Mountain Grey Gum, Yarra Ranges Council has released more information regarding their…
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Council seek to streamline Warburton Mountain Bike Destination delivery with amendment
Yarra Ranges Council has taken a step to streamline the delivery of the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination (WMBD) at the Tuesday 28 March Council meeting.…
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DOTP confirm times for Old Warburton Road works and will host community meeting
A date has been confirmed for the start of works on Old Warburton Road ahead of the landslip repairs on the Warburton Highway. Works will…
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Mining operator fined after worker injured at Woods Point gold mine
A mining company has been convicted and fined $30,000 after a worker was forced to amputate their toe after being injured by an unguarded machine…
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Six warrants out for man known to frequent Yarra Junction
Simon Szitovszky is wanted by Victoria Police for theft, possessing cannabis, driving a vehicle whilst exceeding the prescribed concentration of drugs, and driving at a…
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Census data reveals need for homelessness support is critical
Newly updated statistics on homelessness in Australia were released on Wednesday 22 March, as the 2021 Census data showed just how many people were living…
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Come for a walk in Woori
Upper Yarra residents are invited for a leisurely walk through Woori Yallock on Sunday 2 April. It will only be a short walk, 500m east…
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Keeping community businesses cyber secure
Major companies in Australia have been targeted by cybersecurity attacks in recent times but it is just as important for local businesses to be reasonably…
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Support the Yarra Valley Red Cross Branch
If you are heading past Launch Fresh on Saturday 1 April, feel free to stop by and support the Australian Red Cross Yarra Valley Branch.…
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Upper Yarra CFAs train with specialist Hose Layer truck from Scoresby CFA
Upper Yarra CFAs made their way to Upper Yarra Secondary College over the weekend to participate in an important training exercise. Scoresby CFA brought up…












