News
-
Gallery: Yarra and Dandenong Ranges in Autumn
Dandenong Ranges resident and self-taught photographer Tracy Dasler has followed up her Spring snaps from last year with some dazzling Autumn coverage. Ms Dasler loves…
-
Groups calling for consistent federal climate change policy
Groups Australia-wide are calling for consistent policy on climate action as Coalition members express hesitancy in the government’s plan to reduce carbon emissions significantly within…
-
Yarra Ranges Council seeking government support for 3D mapping of erosion
With some topographical maps of the Yarra Ranges using data from over 50 years ago, Yarra Ranges Council is hoping to use laser technology to…
-
Inflation pushes prices up
With underlying inflation hitting its highest level since 2009, residents in the Yarra Ranges are seeing prices increase across the board. The Annual Consumer Price…
-
Information session aiming to help parents in a digital world
Yarra Ranges Council and the Alannah and Madeline Foundation are hosting a free internet information session for parents and carers of children aged 0-8. The…
-
Literacy and numeracy GAT sample questions released
Sample questions are now available for teachers, students and their families to view ahead of the new-look General Achievement Test (GAT) to be held this…
-
Victorian Chief Health Officer encouraging Victorians to get their flu shot
As the weather worsens, temperatures drop and COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, Victorians are being urged to get their flu jabs to stay well this…
-
Yarra Ranges Council receiving support from Victorian Government to prevent family violence
The Victorian Government has named Yarra Ranges Council as one of 15 councils in the state to be part of a $3.5 million initiative to…
-
Ben’s Shed hope to see Victorian Government grants go to sheds in need
The Victorian Government have announced the reopening of grants for men’s sheds across the state. The $1 million dollar program was announced today by Minister…
-
Mother’s Day Memorial service in Lilydale unrestricted again
The annual Mother’s Day Memorial Service at the Lilydale Memorial Park is unrestricted for the first time in three years, with residents from all over…
-
Kynd Stress Relief tablets recalled
A batch of an over-the-counter anti-anxiety supplement has been recalled after users reported allergic reactions. The recall for Kynd Stress Relief tablets has been issued…
-
Eastern 80 happy to contribute to record-breaking 2022 Good Friday Appeal
The 2022 Good Friday Appeal broke the record for most money raised, with a total of $22,328,154 including a remarkable $2,581,661 raised by regional and…