News
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A Q&A with Yarra Ranges headspace volunteer Finn Stirling
1. What is something people don’t know about you? I’m super sensitive, and need 8-10 hours of sleep a night! 2. What inspired you to…
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Last CFA trucks being fitted with defibrillators
More than 1,195 defibrillators have been delivered to CFA districts as part of the rollout of life-saving equipment to every fire truck and operational vehicle,…
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Solar rebates opening up to new builds and cutting costs
The State Government is expanding the eligibility for the Solar Homes program, now opening the solar panel rebate to new homes under construction. The expansion…
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Croydon North man enters guilty plea to murder of wife
A Croydon North man and former Deakin Unviversity communications lecturer, who was charged with the murder of his wife earlier this year, has told the…
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Casey Grandmother’s open up their refugee conversation fto more people
Casey Grandmothers for Refugees broadened their horizons this week, inviting people from both the Casey and Deakin electorates to join the discussion. Co-coordinator Valerie Mayer…
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Forest Fire Management condemn dumpers who left boat in forest
Forest Fire Management staff recently made a peculiar discovery as a dumped boat was found amongst the trees in the Toolangi State Forest. The boat…
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Paid pandemic leave payments extended
Monbulk MP James Merlino has welcomed National Cabinet’s decision to extend paid pandemic leave payments beyond Friday 30 September, after First Ministers met on Wednesday…
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Community invited to share condolences as Yarra Ranges Council pay tribute to the Queen
Yarra Ranges Council looked back on the past and the Queen’s trip to Warburton as they paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in the Tuesday…
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Upper Yarra Reservoir Park finally reopening after three years
Parks Victoria has announced the reopening of the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park, just in time for the Spring school holidays. From Saturday 17 September 2022,…
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Short term accommodation registry another key Council advocacy push
Yarra Ranges Council wants Victorian local governments to have better monitoring over short stay rentals so is advocating for a registry. Cr Fiona McAllister spoke…
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Petitioners call for the reopening of Stuart road East Warburton
Residents have put forward a petition to create emergency and recreational access to the Yarra River at Stuart Road in East Warburton. Rohan Murray presented…
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Upper Yarra residents encouraged to support secondhand sales at Spring market
The Woori Yallock, Hoddles Creek, Yellingbo, Launching Place and Don Valley (WHYLD) Community Groups’ seasonal Spring Secondhand minimarket is coming up this weekend. Marking the…