News
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All aboard for rail safety
All aboard it’s rail safety week and transit police and protective service officers are out engaging with commuters and pedestrians to raise awareness of rail…
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FOGO sessions upcoming
Yarra Ranges Council will be holding in person and online information sessions to break down how the new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside…
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Weburn Pump track officially underway
Yarra Ranges Mountain Riders have confirmed via social media that the Wesburn pump track is officially underway on Friday 11 August. The group said that…
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Yarra Ranges misses out
The government has selected the first eleven local governments to receive funding to develop, design and plan road safety improvements along council-managed roads, intersections and…
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Vet’s Day for the Yarra Valley
This years Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans Day service will be held on Sunday 13 August in Healesville along Maroondah Highway. March assembly will commence at…
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Council asks people to be patient
The Yarra Ranges Council has urged residents on its main website to not see red if their lid is still green. Amongst the planned changes…
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Healthy meals for the vulnerable
A community project offering inexpensive healthy meals in the Upper Yarra is one of 22 recipients that has been funded as part of the Yarra…
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Wandin Yallock Primary Shows Its Green Thumb
This Sunday the students of Wandin Yallock Primary School will be swapping their school shoes for boots as they participate in a council-endorsed tree planting…
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Yarra Valley Winery makes its mark all the while championing affordability
Oakridge wines has just taken home the title of ‘Best Value Winery of the Year’ at the 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Awards announced last week…
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Russian rocket creates comet-like spectacle for Victorians
Flashes of light were spotted across Melbourne skies overnight on Monday 7 August, as remains of a Russian rocket were seen re-entering the earth’s atmosphere…
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Submissions open for Upper Yarra Community Calendar competition
Whilst the days are gradually growing longer, folks from the Upper Yarra Community Branches are enjoying leafing through the submissions for this year’s Upper Yarra…
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Information Commissioner finds VicForets conducted unlawful surveillance
Investigation report into VicForests recommends improving governance of surveillance activities to protect personal privacy Today, the Victorian Information Commissioner published an investigation report into historical…