Tag: News
Report reveals about 12,500 people facing homelessness over 10 years died within a year...
A new feature report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has delved into the outcomes of people who have received support...
Treaty negotiations underway in Victoria
Having started on Thursday 21 November, the Victorian Government and First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have begun negotiations for Australia’s first Treaty with First...
Tricky toilet problem prompts frustration in Warburton
Concerns regarding only public toilets on the northern side of the Yarra River in Warburton have been raised at the Tuesday 26 November Yarra...
Survey points to support for new national parks but Victorian Government says not ‘on...
A report by the Redbridge Group at the request of the Wilderness Society and Victorian National Parks Association has shown a desire from Victorians...
Bushfire shelter options designated in Yarra Ranges
Leading up to the hot and dry season, Yarra Ranges Council confirmed the designation of bushfire shelter options within the municipality during the latest...
Long-awaited long service award
Yellingbo resident and a long-time committee member and former president of the Sheep Station Creek Reserve was nominated for a long-service award by the...
Woolworths warehouses’ strike action leaves the Yarra Junction store’s shelves bare
Industrial action taken by some Woolworths employees has seen shelves left looking bare and the supermarket giant putting plans in place to ensure customers...
‘It’s not acceptable’: crowd walks to end violence at Lillydale Lake
Universal support for ending gender-based violence flooded Lillydale Lake on Tuesday 26 November as the community walked for awareness.
The second annual Walk Against...
Airing of the Quilts moved to St Joseph’s Primary School due to weather forecast
Important news for anyone wanting to see the Airing of the Quilts exhibition.
There has been a change of location due to predicted rain this...
An eye-opening experience at the Shrine of Remembrance for Upper Yarra students
Senior students from two Upper Yarra schools had the opportunity to learn more about those who have served Australia in war thanks to the...
Young leader Talei Whiteside wins the 2024 Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award
The recipient of the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise (UYCE)’s Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award for 2024 has been decided.
This year’s winner of...
Warburton residents urged to attend community bushfire meeting
The annual Warburton Bushfire Community Meeting is coming around again and remains a crucial opportunity for local residents to ensure they are properly prepared...