News
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Huge Rainbow Trout Stocked Across Melbourne Lakes
In the Dandenong Ranges, the Yarra Valley the foothills and beyond some of Melbourne’s most popular fishing spots will soon become an angler’s paradise with…
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Hats for outside time as UV climbs post winter
It’s time to get back into the habit of donning a hat and slapping on some sunscreen before you head outside for the day. As…
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Ninja upgrade for Scouts’ spiritual home
Two kilometres long, three metres high and with eighteen different obstacles, an upgraded adventure course at Gilwell Park delivered by Scouts Victoria and the government…
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Cloud forest launched in Olinda
The native Australian Rhododendron has taken centre stage as part of a new garden that opened recently in the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden. From the…
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Yarra Ranges Council shares its concerns on the Plan for Victoria
Yarra Ranges Council has made a submission to the State Government regarding its Plan For Victoria at the Tuesday 27 August council meeting. The Plan…
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Owner of trailer recovered in Yarra Junction sought
Police are trying to identify the owner of this trailer that was recovered on 26 August 2024 in Yarra Junction. If you believe you are…
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Wind whips through the Upper Yarra
Yarra Ranges residents were wary ahead of warnings for strong winds in the region in the early hours of the morning of Wednesday 28 August.…
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Sports event not just for gold medal
After the huge success of hosting the 2024 State Cross Country Championships, Yarra Valley Racing once again hosted the cross country competition for students from…
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Wind concerns intensify for Yarra Ranges, fallen trees expected, prepare early
Windy conditions are developing over the Yarra Ranges, with expectations for “trees to be ripped out of the ground” and an urging of early preparation…
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Wandin North Primary School student’s excellent entrepreneurial efforts raise over $1000 for Rotary
A Wandin North Primary School student has shown initiative and generosity beyond his years with a recent fundraiser. Jake has been 3D printing toys to…
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How to know when it’s safe to swim in the Yarra River
With the quality of the water in the River Seine in Paris a big talking point of the recent Olympics, Melbourne Water has issued a…
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Older Yarra Ranges residents still without the help of their home care packages
Older residents of the Yarra Ranges in need of support at home are still finding themselves without the help they need. Many residents have been…