News
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Paramedic response times improve despite demand for ambulance services breaking records again
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are reaching patients nearly two minutes faster than a year ago despite another record-breaking quarter for emergency ambulance demand. Executive Director…
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Outer eastern sports codes set to revamp concussion guidelines
Newly released concussion guidelines may change how community and youth sporting clubs across the outer east approach head knocks and prevent injury at a grassroots…
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Support the Yarra Valley Red Cross Branch
If you are heading past Launch Fresh on Saturday 3 February, feel free to stop by and support the Australian Red Cross Yarra Valley Branch.…
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First QFF detection in Yarra Ranges
The first spotting of Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in the Yarra Ranges has led to the urging of residents to be on the lookout to…
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Community consultation called for in Warburton parking plans
Yarra Ranges Council is continuing to assess parking requirements in Warburton to ensure traffic flow and parking for visitors, traders and residents and is calling…
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A story of an ambitious country woman of the early 1900s
An author and playwright is coming to the Yarra Junction Library this month to share her second book. Robyn Bishop lives in Melbourne and will…
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Wandin Yallock Primary School preps settled in during first week of school
Wandin Yallock Primary School students returned to their classrooms this week and seamlessly settled back into the school routine. The preps were showing off their…
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60 new preps start their journey at Woori Yallock Primary School
Woori Yallock Primary School has welcomed three new classes of prep students to the school for 2024. Half of the prep students had their first…
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Police warn residents to lock vehicles after spate of thefts in the Yarra Ranges
A spate of thefts from vehicles has triggered a reminder from police for people to lock their vehicles. Cars in the vicinity of Nelson Road…
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Local wineries and walking trails feature in book on best dog-friendly spots
One bounding boozehound has compiled a handy guidebook of dog-friendly wineries, including a number in the Yarra Valley. Author and photographer Muriel Wang and her…
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Victorians urged to take care as temperatures soar
The government is reminding Victorians to take care of themselves and others as the hottest day in a year approaches, set to blanket most of…
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Grant gives the gift of growth to the Yarra Valley ECOSS nursery
A generous grant from a local business has given the gift of growth to Yarra Valley ECOSS Four Pillars Gin’s grant of $5000 through the…