News
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Slight drop in Yarra Ranges crime
Crime in the Yarra Ranges dropped by -0.6 per cent compared to the previous year according to the latest data from the Crime Statistics Agency…
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Thank you SES!
Emergency services were still working hard to clear driveways and properties of felled trees across the Yarra Valley almost a week after devastating storms swept…
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No response to reclassification plea
Yarra Ranges Council’s request for non-urban townships of the Yarra Valley to be reclassified as regional remains in limbo as the State Government is yet…
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Storm cleanup continues
Community members can continue to access showers, power and food drop-off points this week, as Council works with agencies to clear access to isolated areas…
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“Russian roulette” on the road
A Yarra Junction man says he’s “extremely lucky” to be alive after a falling gum tree smashed into his car along the Warburton Highway during…
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Storm tears through the Valley
Wild weather lashed Victoria on Wednesday 9 June as the Yarra Ranges was hit with some of the worst damage from across the state. Nearly…
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Bugler’s big honour
Healesville RSL’s bugler John Stanhope was “chuffed” to receive Queen’s Birthday honours for his service to the community of Healesville. “I feel really humbled by…
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OAM for MP
Former state MP, the Honourable Rosemary Varty has been awarded with an Order of Australia Medal for her service to the community and the sport…
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All eyes on the regional border for long weekend
Victoria Police set up a mobile CCTV unit outside of Healesville near entrance points of the metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria border. The mobile camera…
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Thank you first responders
Today marks Thank A First Responder Day, and CFA is taking the opportunity to not only thank its members, but also those emergency service responders…
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More support for Victorians in need
The Victorian Government is providing a boost to hardship payments and emergency food relief for our state’s most vulnerable. The Government announced an additional $30…
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flood warning issued for Yarra Glen
Further flood watch warnings have been issued throughout the Yarra Valley. The Major Flood Warning is being issued for the Yarra river from Coldstream to…