News
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Staff shortages still an issue for healthcare
Residents of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley could face delays to emergency calls during busy periods, with ambulance staff and paramedics furloughed across Melbourne.…
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Upper Yarra hospo businesses unsure about program to train 500 Jobseekers
Five hundred jobseekers are being rapidly recruited and trained to support hospitality businesses facing current staff shortages. Recruitment starts this week and runs until September,…
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Easter Craft at Seville Community House
On Monday 4 April, Seville Community House is hosting an Easter Craft session. Children aged 2 – 5 years can come along and get involved…
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Neighbourhood policing to return to the Yarra Ranges
Victoria Police is affirming its commitment to the community with a new grassroots approach launching across the state on Friday 1 April. With Victoria returning…
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Upper Yarra Churches preparing for Holy Week
Churches in the Upper Yarra are preparing for the upcoming Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday on 10 April through to Easter Sunday on the…
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The Mountain Ash named Eucalypt of the year
The Eucalyptus regnans, the Mountain Ash, has been dubbed the Eucalypt of the Year for 2022 following a national poll by Eucalypt Australia. The competition…
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Upper Yarra Dam upgrade completed
Melbourne Water has upgraded and completed dam remediation works of the Upper Yarra Dam ensuring continued integrity and stability of the dam wall. Minor site…
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Dandenong Ranges small businesses set for tax rebates in 2022 budget
The Federal Government announced several new initiatives to support small businesses in the 2022 Federal Budget, including tax deductions for training employees and digital economy…
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Second hoon driver wanted by Highway Patrol
Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol is appealing to the Community, to help locate this vehicle and identify the owner and/or driver of a green coloured VY/VZ…
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Easter eggs and berries prove a good combination
Jay Berries is hosting a special Easter affair once more at the farm, encouraging families to come and enjoy egg hunts, tractor rides, u-pick sessions…
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Mixed response to refugee relief in 2022/23 Federal Budget
The announcement of a bonus intake of 16,500 refugees from Afghanistan in the 2022/23 Federal Budget has left advocates for refugees feeling conflicted. While the…
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Geoff Vickers Scholarship recipients announced
Upper Yarra Community Enterprise has selected best friends and former Upper Yarra Secondary College students Ayla Tsoumbakos and Jenny Morris to receive a $2500 Geoff…
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