News
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Motorcyclist struck in Woori Yallock, loses life at scene
The community of Woori Yallock has seen a tragedy unfold after a motorcyclist was reportedly struck by a car on Healesville Koo-Wee Rup Road on…
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Police seek owners of mannequin on a bike
A mannequin and motorbike are the subjects of a criminal investigation in the Yarra Ranges this week and Police are asking for public assistance in…
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Bike and tools stolen from Tarrango Rd, Wesburn
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are seeking information regarding a burglary at Tarrango Rd, Wesburn on the 27 August at about 7.35am. A Stihl 046…
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Eastern Freeway set to close for a full weekend in September
Yarra Ranges residents are encouraged to plan ahead as the Eastern Freeway is set to close for a full weekend for the first time in…
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New free documentary screening in Warburton highlights ambitious local figures
The Yarra Ranges Council will host a free screening of the feature-length documentary on 11 September which tells a story about two people trying to…
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Community Bank Woori Yallock provides 10,000 meals for those in need
A generous donation from the Community Bank Woori Yallock and District (WYD) to Foodbank Victoria has helped provide thousands of free meals to those in…
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Finding joy in nature: New exhibition at Warburton Waterwheel for September
In a world where negative headlines dominate the media, one Yarra Ranges artist finds comfort in the cracks and carvings of fallen tree trunks. For…
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Youth don’t choose homelessness, they choose safety: new stats reveal true reality
Alarming numbers of young people seeking support from homelessness services on their own is a reality being felt close to home. Despite the shock of…
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Fire, not just smoke and haze but a tool for resilience
TYPES OF BURNS While the bursts of yellow wattle through the canopy signal the steady awakening of a dormant landscape, the Yarra Ranges community has…
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Bin it or face years behind bars: machete ban begins
Victoria’s ban on machetes has begun, with penalties of up to two years’ jail or a fine of more than $47,000 for people who break…
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Information wanted on trailer theft on Little Yarra Rd
Yarra Junction police are appealing for witnesses after the theft of a trailer from Little Yarra Steiner School, Yarra Junction. The theft took place on…
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Monbulk teen honoured for heroic acts
Monbulk College Year 7 student Zanda Davidson has been recognised with the Monbulk Rotary Club’s Youth Triple Zero (000) Hero Award for his remarkable actions…












