Workshop for Yarra Ranges residents curious about standing for Council
Another informative opportunity for aspiring Council candidates is coming up at the end of the month.
Former Baw Baw Shire councillor and mayor Ruth McGowan...
Yarra Junction Medical Centre a finalist for four Rural Health Awards
The Yarra Junction Medical Centre team has been recognised for their service, having been named as finalists for a plethora of categories at the...
Hits and misses of relief
There were a number of measures announced in the Federal Budget under the scope of cost-of-living relief, some immediate and others over time.
Approved...
Launching Place residents remain concerned about condition of roads
A road safety concern that has lingered for over half a decade remains unaddressed and is causing angst for some local residents.
Residential roads Ruthven...
Healesville Sanctuary 90th birthday is not a free entry event
In the article ‘Sanctuary set to turn 90’ in last week’s paper on Tuesday 14 May, it was printed that the activities at Healesville...
Construction of Warburton Mountain Bike Destination starting in mid-June
After years of planning and approvals, the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination is set to commence construction on Stage 1 of the project in mid-June....
A positive step for renewables
The recent Federal budget drop has made decisive moves towards renewable energy future in Australia.
The budget has backed billions for clean industry, funding...
One more step forward to making community more inclusive
Eastern Health opened a new First Nations cancer clinic at Healesville Hospital on 9 May, aiming at delivering free, culturally safe oncology services to...
HECS help not enough
Following the release of the Australian Universities Accord on February 25 calling for HECS to be “simpler and fairer,” the federal government has announced...
Annual Grants is now open
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) approved the 2025 Annual Grants program including increasing the amount of money available to the community.
Councillors approved increasing funding...
Federal Government prioritises housing crisis in the budget
The housing crisis is one of the top prioritised sectors in the 2024-2025 Federal budget, handed down on Tuesday 14 May, aiming to ease...
Three… facts about bees
With World Bee Day held across the globe next Monday 20 May, it's time to pay more attention to the buzzing in the air...
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Airing of the Quilts moved to St Joseph’s Primary School due...
Important news for anyone wanting to see the Airing of the Quilts exhibition.
There has been a change of location due to predicted rain this...
