UPPER YARRA

New banners brighten up the Yarra Ranges Enterprise Centre

Formally a Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works Depot for the purpose of building the Upper Yarra Dam, Yarra Ranges Enterprise Centre (YREC) has occupied...

Call for a wild dog drop in session in the Eildon electorate

Eildon MP Cindy McLeish has called for a community drop-in session with the region’s Wild Dog Controller to be held closer to home in...

Amended Warburton Urban Design Framework passed

The controversial Warburton Urban Design Framework (WUDF) was ultimately passed at the Tuesday 26 March Yarra Ranges Council meeting following the decision being deferred...

Top Dogs ready to go again in 2024

Reigning Outer East Premier Division Premiers Wandin are primed for the 2024 season and are looking to go back-to-back this year. In 2023, the senior...

Tigers roaring into season 2024

The Woori Yallock Football Netball Club are gearing up for the 2024 season, looking to remain amongst the top echelon of teams in the...

Tip top conditions and scores at the Warburton Golf Club

The V.V.V's: A smaller field of starters than in recent times, took to the course, playing the front nine this week. The hottest Venus...

Horse Talk

Working Equitation Yarra Valley held its first ever three-phase Equitation on Sunday at Shirley Heights EC in Gladysdale. Winners were – Level 1 – Mandy Edwards...

Celebration round for athletes enjoyed by all

The final round of athletics action for Yarra Ranges’ Little Athletics club members, celebration round, was an opportunity for parents to join in the...

Hotting up at the Warburton Golf Club

The V.V.V's: no event this week due to the public holiday. Wednesday 13 March, Stableford: Andy Lockey is a popular local member. Lately, he has been...

Tokar Estate Cellar Door is covered by floral paintings

Warburton artist is excited to display her artwork in the YAVA-curated space at Tokar Estate Cellar Door. Crystal Tan is a watercolourist, who draws mainly...

Sounds of the Isles come to Croydon

For those planning to attend the Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival this year, they’re in for a treat with the Victorian Pipe Band...

Get yourself immersed into the photography world

The new exhibition Thru The Lens My Place, My People is now available at YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub in Healesville showcasing photographs of...

Powerful football film to screen in Knox

Inclusion and belonging are the themes that set the stage for a student come filmmaker who joined a new local women’s footy club in...

26 more women celebrated in Suzannne Phoenix’s 2024 International Women’s Day project

Millgrove photographer Suzanne Phoenix has returned with her 13th annual International Women’s Day (IWD) series, featuring portraits of 26 inspiring women. Made up of raw...

Showcase young talents

An exhibition, where visitors can see young local artists’ artworks, is on its way to open in April. Creative Showcase, an annual art exhibition for...

Easter Fun at the Lotus Gardens

The Blue Lotus Water Garden has teamed up with Mad Hatter Theatrics from Warburton and the Easter Bunny to provide a magical experience for...

The best Catholic education sought at St Brigid’s Primary School

St Brigid'ss seeks to provide children with the best kind of education possible, one that fosters a formation of the whole person that is...

Experience Peace and Connection at Yarra Valley Living Centre’s Open Day

The Yarra Valley Living Centre invites the community to join in a day of celebration and connection at its upcoming Open Day on Sunday...

Have you considered a career as a Support Worker?

Local nurse Chris Dawson found himself tired of working in a sterile hospital setting and, following several years working in the in-home care sector,...

Unveiling the future of hearing

At Hearsmart Hearing Solutions, we are elated to announce the much-anticipated launch of Genesis AI hearing aids from Starkey. This groundbreaking technology marks a...

Addressing the causes of Dry Eye syndrome: Don’t let discomfort go unnoticed

Dry Eye Syndrome goes beyond a simple feeling of dryness in the eyes; it stems from inadequate production or imbalance of the tear film...

Expanding screening for newborn babies

Victorian newborns will now be screened for two additional rare but serious health conditions, helping to identify babies at risk of developing illnesses and...

Author Karen Viggers returns to Yarra Junction for library appearance

A former Yarra Valley author is coming home for a special appearance at the Yarra Junction Library next month. Karen Viggers, known locally from her...

Debate rumbles on regarding religious discrimination law reform

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) had its ‘Maximising the Realisation of Human Rights: Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws’ report tabled by Attorney...

Businesses left concerned over need for CDS permits

After just four months of being introduced, facilitators of the container deposit scheme (CDS) in the Yarra Ranges were fearful of being shut down...

Keep your pets safe this Easter

RSPCA Victoria is warning pet owners of the dangers of tasty treats this Easter, flagging chocolate and hot cross buns as toxic to cats...

Protecting young Australians from vaping

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed the introduction to draft laws into Parliament to tackle the dangerous and growing habit of vaping and...

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New banners brighten up the Yarra Ranges Enterprise Centre

Formally a Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works Depot for the purpose of building the Upper Yarra Dam, Yarra Ranges Enterprise Centre (YREC) has occupied...