Funding boost to make finding kinder spaces easier
Just before Christmas, the Victorian Government announced an increase in funding to expand the Central Registration and Enrolment Schemes (CRES) Administrative Support Grants program...
Victorian Government pledge to eradicate invasive fire ants
Just before the New Year, the Victorian Government announced $69.7 million to help the national fight against one of the world’s worst invasive pests,...
Yarra Ranges residents urged to make the most of hard waste and bundled branches...
Yarra Ranges residents are being encouraged to make the most of their annual hard waste and Bundled Branch collection, by disposing of old appliances,...
CFA call on residents to be citizen scientists on the ground
CFA is calling on Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ to help contribute critical information about the state’s fire risk.
The 2023-24 fire season is expected...
Face painting for lotus season
Local young mum Lara is back in the Blue Lotus Water Garden proving face painting for a small fee throughout the whole lotus season,...
Rise in animal cruelty reports across Yarra Ranges
Reports of horse-related cruelty in the Yarra Ranges topped the rankings across the state last financial year, something RSPCA Victoria would like to see...
Flood warning issued for Yarra River
A minor flood warning has been issued for downstream of Coldstream with heavy rainfall expected from late Sunday 7 January.
An embedded low pressure...
Sustainable forest products processing continues
A new era for hardwood timbers and Victoria’s forests began at the beginning of 2024 with the end to native timber harvesting but its...
Info session upcoming for Running for a Roof 2024
An information session for the Running for a Roof event from local charity One Family at a Time is coming up for any of...
Eastern 80 returns with the support of ambassadors Ruby and Ella
The latest edition of the Eastern 80 is coming up, with all welcome to join the ride and raise money for the Royal Children’s...
Be aware of limited parking at Warburton Water World
Yarra Ranges Council is asking visitors to please note that there is limited car parking available at Warburton Water World, especially during peak times...
Support the Yarra Valley Red Cross Branch
If you are heading past Launch Fresh on Saturday 6 January, feel free to stop by and support the Australian Red Cross Yarra Valley...
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EPA warns of careless burning off
As fire restrictions ease around the state, EPA Victoria is warning the community that what they toss into the flames while burning off this...
