News
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Free desexing program at Animal Aid
Cat desexing can be quite costly for individuals on a pension or with some type of concession but Upper Yarra residents are being offered some…
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Getting your child ready for prep
Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s life and a major transition. So how do you best prepare your child for Prep? Deakin…
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Changes to testing and density limits for Victorians announced
The Victorian government will be introducing changes to current Covid restrictions and protocol for testing to help ease strain on struggling testing sites. Upper Yarra…
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Machinery stolen from Wandin East
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are seeking information about the theft of a John Deere Gator at a commercial property in Queens Road in Wandin…
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$2.6 million investment in Warburton’s Redwood Forest
The California Redwood Forest area of Yarra Ranges National Park has received a $2.6 million funding boost from the state government. The project will add…
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Keep your family safe this summer
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding homeowners to ensure their swimming pool or spa is installed by a registered building practitioner and has a…
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CFA announces fire danger period
The fire danger period will be enforced for Upper Yarra residents as of early next week. CFA has announced fire restrictions for Yarra Ranges Shire…
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A checklist for child care
The new year is a popular time for parents to enrol their children in child care. Mums and dads may be going back to work…
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Save triple-0 for emergencies
Victorians are again being reminded to save calling triple-0 for emergencies. The “Save Lives, Save 000 for Emergencies” campaign was relaunched earlier this year. More…
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Can you cure a hangover?
After New Year’s Eve you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people, nursing a hangover…
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Make an environmental resolution this New Years Eve
New Years resolutions can be hard, so make it easier for yourself this year. Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group president David Gormley-O’Brien says everyone can commit…
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Know the five for water safety
Transport Safety Victoria (TSV) is reminding boaters and paddlers to ‘know the five’ when they are planning to head out on the water this summer…