News
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Kangaroos illegally and vicously attacked with arrows
Violent perpetrators have carried out a vicious attack on a mob of eastern grey Kangaroos in Healesville leaving one dead and one injured. Wildlife volunteers…
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Yarra Ranges only getting bigger according to 2021 Census data
The population of the Yarra Ranges saw a significant increase in the 2021 Census data, with data released on Tuesday 28 June allowing residents to…
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Part of VicRoads sold off by Victorian Government
The State Government has gone into a joint venture with a consortium in the ownership of VicRoads, with Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas and Minister for…
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Scrabble added to Warburton Community Chess Day
The successful Warburton Community Chess Club that started this year has expanded, adding Scrabble to its repertoire from Saturday 2 july. The event running from…
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Emissions and costs reduced as Yarra Ranges Council switch energy provider
From Friday 1 July, Yarra Ranges Council have switched their small and large energy accounts to renewables under the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) contract through…
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Wandin North bird shelter looking out for birds in need of a home
From the arrival of Kiwi the cheerful rainbow lorikeet, Lisa Radford felt to assist other abandoned pets in need of adoption, establishing Kiwi’s New Life…
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Little Yarra Creperie team took on the Act For Peace Rations Challenge
Two of the team from Little Yarra Creperie ditched the lemon and sugar for simple rations from 19 to 25 June in solidarity with refugees.…
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Reminder to compare energy deals from 1 July for $250 energy saving payment
Yarra Ranges residents can score a $250 payment if they use the Energy Compare Website to look for better energy deals from Friday 1 July.…
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Upcoming NAIDOC Week events acknowledging First Nations history and culture
NAIDOC Week commences on Sunday 3 July, with events both in Melbourne and the Yarra Ranges to commemorate and celebrate First Nations history and culture.…
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Eastern Regional Libraries to be wound up for new enterprise
A new beneficial enterprise called Your Library Ltd is set to take the place of the Eastern Regional Library Corporation sooner rather than later as…
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Uncontrolled dogs leading lambs to the slaughter
A Yellingbo resident awoke last week to two of her lambs critically injured after a dog attack, and found out it is all too common…
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Fifth Code Red called in 2022
The fifth Code Red of 2022 was called overnight on Tuesday 28 June, with zero ambulances available from 12.15am. Four hours later, ambulance services were…