News
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Wind warning issued for Wednesday 22 October
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning local residents of damaging wind gusts in the region on Wednesday 22 October. Strong northwest to westerly winds averaging…
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Farmers and families enjoy the Wandin Silvan Field Days
The Wandin Silvan Field Days kicked off on Friday 17 October to sunny skies for another successful year of all things agriculture, horticulture and farming…
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What’s next in the Yarra Ranges?
The strategic plan for the Yarra Ranges has been released and officially adopted at the last council meeting. The 2025-2029 Yarra Ranges Council plan, developed…
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Health and wellbeing strategy unveiled by council
The strategy for the health and wellbeing of the people of the Yarra Ranges was passed through local government this week. The newly adopted Health…
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Asset replacement cost reaches $2 billion in Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council has an asset portfolio with a replacement value worth more than $2 billion, and $1 billion of that is located in the…
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Where are my rates going? Yarra Ranges Council minor works update September 2025
When we, hard working residents of the Yarra Ranges, pay our rates to the council, we sometimes might think: ‘Where exactly does my money go?’…
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Construction underway for the Old Warburton Road bridge
Works are underway to construct the Old Warburton Roaad bridge for the Warburton Bike Trail crossover. If you’re travelling on the Old Warburton Road, please…
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Works on Lusatia Park Road
Some major patching works on Lusatia Park Road in Woori Yallock will take place from 20 October to 24 October, between 8am and 3pm Works…
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Yarra Ranges police look for owner of missing items
Detectives from the Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are looking for the owners of various items. These items are suspected of being stolen from vehicles…
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Controversial Woolworths expansion “reluctantly” approved by councillors
The Yarra Ranges Council “reluctantly” voted to approve the unpopular Woolworths expansion in the Yarra Junction Shopping Centre. The decision was made in the face…
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Yarra Ranges releases draft 10-year financial plan
Yarra Ranges Council has made a big move to secure the region’s financial future by releasing its draft Long-Term Financial Plan (2025-2035). The draft plan,…
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Police to flood Yarra Ranges roads, targeting motorcyclists and risky behaviour
Spring and summer present greater opportunities for motorcyclists to get out on the roads, but it also leaves them more vulnerable to collisions. For the…












