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Yarra Ranges Council has issued a statement on the management of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) and the impact it has on the region. Yarra Ranges…

Yarra Ranges Council has approved a revised Community Engagement Policy at the Tuesday 9 July council meeting. The Community Engagement Policy was first adopted in…

Business Victoria’s Small Business Bus is stopping by Yarra Junction on Monday 14 July. Whether you’re starting, building or transforming your business, the Small Business…

Instances of illegal deer hunting in the Upper Yarra have risen again, prompting local police to call on hunters to make sure they are doing…

Victoria’s tourism industry and its major events calendar put $39.3 billion into the state’s economy during the year ending March 2024 but regional tourism operators…

A clear image of a fireball was captured on camera by volunteers at Mount Burnett Observatory (MBO) recently as several of the meteors made their…

It’s time to take your favourite Upper Yarra Photo and enter the 2025 Community Bank Calendar Competition. The search is on for 12 images that…

VCAT Member Cassandra Rea has directed Yarra Ranges Council to modify the conditions of a previously issued planning permit for a Yarra Junction property. Applicant…

Hillcrest CFA firefighters are once again gearing up for the annual Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb. Six members are set to take on the challenge this…

Forever Friends Animal Rescue (FFAR) is set to put an $8000 grant towards making the Sanctuary more accessible for volunteers of all abilities. Having been…

When it comes to school holidays, don’t let the winter season put a dampener on the fun. There are a variety of activities throughout the…

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is delighted to open for nominations for the 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year on Monday 1 July. Attracting…