News
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Helping reduce ‘sew’ much waste
According to a 2022 report from the Australian Fashion Council, Australia is the second-highest consumer of textiles in the world per person, indicating a need…
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Gladysdale Primary School thanked for clean up efforts
Communities around Australia donned gloves and tongs and packed up rubbish last week for Clean Up Australia Day, making our local streets and amenities tidier.…
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Take to a track at Warburton Trail Fest
The Upper Yarra is well renowned for its abundance of tracks and trails perfect for a run, with the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail notably…
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Community meeting to discuss Warburton Urban Design Framework
Warburton residents have taken it upon themselves to host an extra community consultation on the Warburton Urban Design Framework. Engagement on the Shaping Yarra Ranges…
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Downhill riders race down Mt Donna Buang
The Yarra Ranges Downhill Festival returned better than ever in 2023, with riders from all around Australia and internationally descending on Mt Donna Buang over…
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Yarra Ranges Council asking locals how to improve aquatic strategy
Yarra Ranges Council is asking residents to complete a survey on how they use their local pools and water parks, and what aquatic services they…
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Three… facts about wombats
1. Reinforced rump Wombats have an armoured rump. Their backside is made up of four plates made of mostly cartilage that makes it very hard…
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Eastern Health Families’ FaPMI staff receive generous donation from She Won’t Be Right Mate
Marcus Reeves knows what it’s like to battle mental health concerns, but is now using his pain and experience for the better. As the founder…
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RACV and Neighbourhood Watch urge farmers to address crime concerns
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch have teamed up to release the new ‘How safe is my farm’ initiative, and Upper Yarra farmers are encouraged to stop…
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TaKeTiNa workshops coming to Warburton
A unique blend of music and meditation is coming to Warburton soon. The TaKeTiNa Rhythm Process aims to help people develop their awareness of rhythm…
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Yarra Ranges Council encourage residents to attend film screening of ‘Under Cover’
Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance, Monash University XYX Lab and partner Councils, including Yarra Ranges Council, in the Eastern Metropolitan Region will be hosting a screening…
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Yarra Ranges set to hold planned burning works to reduce bushfire risk
Yarra Ranges residents should be aware that Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) will be taking advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions in the coming…












