’Bureaucratic nightmare’ as Yarra Ranges residents contends with councils
The case of a 72-year-old widow in the Yarra Ranges, who has been frustrated and disappointed with a lack of communication two local councils,...
Wesburn Park Pump Track celebrates opening
The Wesburn Park Pump Track celebrated its long-awaited opening on Saturday 18 November with a soft launch event.
An official opening will be held in...
New book captures the history of the Upper Yarra’s railways and timber industry
A comprehensive history and recollection of the railways that once ran through the Upper Yarra can now be explored after the release of a...
Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum invite all for forest tour
A tour to experience a local forest with the guidance of the Friends of the Leadbeater's Possum group is coming up again on Saturday...
The legacy will be remembered forever
TarraWarra Estate founder Marc Besen passed away aged 99 on Tuesday 7 November.
TarraWarra Estate general manager Samantha Isherwood said Mr Besen was a...
Federal funding saved for troublesome intersection upgrade
Motorists who use Killara Road and come out at Coldstream can rejoice after funding for an upgrade at the tricky intersection has been retained.
The...
Yarra Ranges Council welcomes Sophie Todorov to mayor’s chair
Three years into her time serving the Yarra Ranges community as a councillor, Sophie Todorov has been elected as the new mayor for 2024....
First test flights take place in Raptor Rehabilitation Centre
A barking owl, nankeen kestrel and wedge-tailed eagle with an impressive two-metre wingspan have taken the first test flights within Healesville Sanctuary’s Raptor Rehabilitation...
Yarra Junction man airlifted to hospital after crash in Launching Place
A serious collision in Launching Place on Sunday 19 November required police, ambulance, CFA and SES assistance as a young man was airlifted to...
Three… of history’s most significant philosophers
World Philosophy Day was held around the globe on Thursday 16 November. Here are three of history’s most important philosophical minds and how they...
Learn about frogs
Melbourne Water is inviting community members to come along and learn about the importance of frogs in farm ecosystems and how to participate in...
Open day at Hoddles Creek CFA
Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade is hosting an Open Day and Information Session regarding the use of AEDs and what to do if you come...
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Hillcrest CFA holding ‘Fruit with a Firey’ at Launch Fresh
Hillcrest Fire Brigade has teamed up with Launch Fresh to bring the community an opportunity to meet our members over a piece of fresh...
