Council adapts to crisis
Yarra Ranges Council has made significant changes to the way it will run during the coronavirus crisis.
At a Special Council Meeting on 31 March,...
Suspicious shed fire in Silvan
CFA crews from Silvan, Mount Evelyn and Wandin were called to a shed fire in Silvan at 6.18am on 2 April.
The fire was in...
Care boxes a success
The Philanthropic Collective’s Free Food Program has seen almost 100 care boxes distributed to locals in need across the hills within a week.
It comes...
Lantern parade takes on new glow
This year’s Belgrave Lantern Parade will still go ahead, but has been reimagined due to Covid-19 restrictions.
In the past, the event has seen thousands...
Community say on Montrose Recreation Reserve
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging the Montrose community to have its say on the draft Montrose Recreation Reserve Master Plan.
The draft master plan establishes...
Men’s sheds go online
An online men’s shed has been launched to maintain social connection during a period where people are being encouraged to stay at home.
With Covid-19...
Youth keep the town smiling
With many people stuck indoors and unable to socialise due to Covid-19, children across the eastern suburbs are working to keep spirits high.
Healesville’s Ruby,...
Escaping isolation
Environmental groups are offering people isolated at home due to Covid-19 the chance to work outdoors and still meet social distance requirements.
Yarra Ranges Council’s...
Celebrating a century of life
Social distance requirements due to Covid-19 couldn’t stop Emerald’s Hilda Gregson celebrating her 100th birthday on 24 March.
Mrs Gregson celebrated reaching the big milestone...
Parks Victoria closes campgrounds and accomodation
Parks Victoria has closed all designated campgrounds and accommodation throughout parks and reserves across Victoria from midnight on 25 March until further notice.
Designated...
Gembrook Primary says goodbye to a great
Gembrook Primary School has said farewell to its much-loved crossing supervisor, Arthur Wintle.
After manning the school’s crossing for the past nine years, Arthur has...
Planned burns to be ignited across outer east
Forest Fire Management Victoria is set to ignite planned burns in Reefton, Olinda and Cockatoo today.
A 619-hectare planned burn will take place at Doctors...
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Council adapts to crisis
Yarra Ranges Council has made significant changes to the way it will run during the coronavirus crisis.
At a Special Council Meeting on 31 March,...
