Trees to be removed after emotional plea from Mt Evelyn resident
Councillors have voted to overturn a recommended motion which would have seen eight trees remain on council land in Mount Evelyn despite resident concerns....
Free structural assessments for homeowners and businesses in the Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council is welcoming the state government’s decision to offer a free structural assessment where eligible properties have had structures damaged or destroyed...
Domestic animal plan adopted by council for next four years
The approval of a new four year domestic animal management plan has been passed by Yarra Ranges Council.
The council has unanimously voted to...
Yarra Ranges runners ‘raising the roof’ for families in Cambodia
A number of Yarra Ranges residents are set to take off in more ways than one, running a half marathon in Cambodia for a...
Regenerative 10 year economic plan approved by YR Council
Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed its recently reviewed economic development strategy after two rounds of community consultations.
The 10 year plan will inform the...
Transport Matters Party supports Lilydale rail line duplication
Eastern Metropolitan MP and leader of the Transport Matters Party Rod Barton has thrown his support behind the duplication of the Lilydale train line....
Local upper house candidates on the Eastern Region ballot
NAME: James Unkles
PARTY: United Australia Party - Chirnside Park
OCCUPATION: Lawyer/ Mediator
AGE: Unspecified
1. Why did you...
Police issue alert for high risk road safety period
Victoria Police has issued a critical road safety alert as the state enters an especially high-risk period for death and serious injury.
Eleven lives were...
Labor and Liberal promises for Evelyn
It’s been a crazy few weeks in the lead up to the 26 November State election, with candidates announcing they would be vying for...
Final plea to support Lilydale Youth Hub into 2023
As mental health conditions present more and more in the Yarra Ranges compared to other local government areas (LGA) in the outer east, the...
Powerlines down in Kilsyth see major road close
Mount Dandenong Road in Kilsyth has been closed near Hawthory Road due to a fallen powerlines.
The road has been closed in both directions...
Melba support worker recognised with national award
A Melba Support Services worker has been recognised with a national award for his incredible contribution to people with a disability.
Ahmad Alhamid was...
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Indigenous-based symposium
The Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) hosted a national symposium to discuss the Indigenous knowledge systems building resilience.
The symposium Our Country - Our Way was...
