Community battery coming to Yarra Junction
A community battery will be installed in Yarra Junction to reduce pressure on the local energy grid, thanks to a partnership between Yarra Ranges...
How submissions helped shape the 2024/25 Yarra Ranges Council Budget
Yarra Ranges Council’s draft 2024/25 Budget was open for community feedback from Wednesday 24 April to Sunday 19 May and resident’s thoughts have been...
Yarra Ranges Council budget finalised and adopted
Yarra Ranges Council’s 2024/25 Budget has been signed off on the Tuesday 25 June council meeting.
With funding commitments and project timelines finalised, as well...
More funding for Victoria’s education curriculum
The State Government is delivering schools and teachers the resources they need to implement Victoria’s revised curriculum.
Education Minister Ben Carroll announced on Friday 21...
Career support for carers boosted with funding
An outer eastern carers support organisation has been able to introduce beneficial new programs after receiving significant funding from the State Government.
Different Journeys...
Support for multicultural festivals
The State Government has continued its funding to support multicultural festivals and events across the state, and to help multicultural communities celebrate their culture,...
One week left to apply for Australia Post’s Community Grant
Local organisations have just one more week to apply for grants of up to $10,000 through Australia Post’s 2024 Community Grants program, which aims...
New-look Alyssa raises over $3000 for the World’s Greatest Shave
One Woori Yallock Primary School student was without a doubt the most popular kid in school on Wednesday 26 June as she sported a...
Nisbets thermometer does not comply with the mandatory standards
Nisbets Hygiplas Digital Water Resistant Thermometer has been recalled because the product does not comply with the mandatory standards for button/coin batteries, and it...
Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre coming to Warburton
Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre Blue Gum is visiting Warburton in the coming weeks, offering locals easy access to Centrelink, Medicare, the National Disability...
Wandin Bakery’s sourdough unrivalled and pies among the best
One of the Upper Yarra’s favourite bakeries has been firing its ovens up with pride this week after getting some recognition for a number...
Dogs a serious concern for the beloved postie
Recent statistics from Australia Post on dog-related incidents against posties have listed two suburbs in the Yarra Ranges and Knox as some of the...
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Storm warning issued as wet weather and wind threaten
A low-pressure trough is moving across Victoria today triggering showers and thunderstorms across the state in warm and humid airmass ahead of the trough.
Severe...
