Burst water main repaired
Water supplies have been switched back on in the Wandin North area after emergency repairs were conducted on a water leak.
Yarra Valley Water...
Further easing of Covid-19 restrictions
Mask will no longer be needing in many indoor settings, recommendations for working from home will be removed and elective surgeries will return as...
Water leak in Wandin North
Yarra Valley Water crews are currently working on emergency repairs to fix a large water leak in Wandin North.
The water is currently switched...
Three Seville roads up for improvement in council meeting
On the agenda for the Yarra Ranges Council Meeting for February 22 2022 are three road improvement projects that will impact eight Seville roads.
The...
Victorian Government announces $200 million business stimulus package
The Victorian Government has announced a $200 million stimulus package targeting hospitality and tourism sectors disrupted by the Omicron wave.
Following the phasing out of...
Plant sale to help raise funds for Cowey-Selman Kokoda Award
With the Cowey-Selman Kokoda Award fast approaching, the three RSL sub branches who have supported the establishment of the scholarship will be hosting a...
Wildlife Podoscope: Hands-off way to check feet
Keepers at Healesville Sanctuary have come up with a clever way to get a closer look at a tiny marsupial who has particularly...
Changes to logging codes could wind back protections
The Victorian Government has proposed substantial changes to the laws which govern logging in Victoria’s native forests after concerned community groups bought court cases...
Ash Wednesday 1983
On 16 February 1983, at 3.24pm, a bushfire started on Birds Land near Mount Morton Road at Belgrave Heights.
The temperature at 2 pm was...
Unique fallen blackwood trees up for grabs
Yarra Ranges Council is seeking expressions of interest from local community groups, Men’s Sheds and artists to take possession of some unique blackwood logs...
Solar panel installations continue to cut costs for community groups
Warburton Waterwheel visitor centre will be receiving solar panels this month part of the Yarra Ranges Council installations program, helping community facilities offset their...
Yering Station to open 20 year anniversary sculpture exhibit
The Yering Station Sculpture exhibition opens to the public from Sunday 27 February, showcasing a magnificent display of artwork from Yarra Valley artists and...
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New tax hits farmers hardest
In 2014, Victorian Labor promised no new taxes.
After 10 years in power, with net debt growing by $59.6 million per day, forecast to...
