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Yarra Ranges has finished third for the 2025 Biodiversity Blitz with 5653 recorded observations. The LGA finished behind second-placed Frankston City Council (5886) and ladder…

The Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater (FOHH) and Wildlife Carers for Protection of Habitat joined together to continue the revegetation efforts along the important Liwik…

Casey MP Aaron Violi has been promoted to the Liberal Party’s shadow ministry as Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley reshuffled her front bench. Mr…

Normally the masters of disguise, two new Tawny Frogmouth chicks are turning heads at Healesville Sanctuary with their muppet-like appearance. The floof balls are the…

The Millgrove Residents Action Group’s popular Millgrove Market is on this Saturday, 18 October. It is located next to the Wesburn-Millgrove CFA and goes from…

A Seville East family is demanding accountability after their 18-year-old autistic son was sent home from school in the Dandenong Ranges bloodied, bruised, and virtually…

Following a letter from Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill to 537 councils across the country on 22 September, citizenship ceremonies…

A Yarra Ranges resident delivered a heartfelt TEDx talk last week, speaking about his life as a migrant to Australia and how shared understanding could…

Cross-agency emergency service training has paid off as another successful Warburton Bike Park rescue took place. Just weeks after training sessions took place, the rescue…

On the topic of bushfire risk, research and emergency plans, the roles of governmental departments, councils and CFAs tend to appear front and centre. The…

Bushfires are a natural part of the Victorian landscape, but with the right planning and action, we can reduce their impact on communities, the environment…

Environmental and landcare groups across the Yarra Ranges have been given a financial boost, with 20 projects throughout the shire receiving grants. From the restoration…