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The 2025 Local Heroes for Westfield Knox have been announced, and three lucky locals have been selected for the annual grant program. Boronia Rotarian Ray…

Despite criticism of the State Government’s approach to the Wildlife Act Review, wildlife organisations and advocacy bodies were encouraged by stronger penalties and rescuer support.…

It’s been five years since the State Government announced the first-ever review of the Wildlife Act 1975. Just this week, the environment minister released his…

Better funding support for community health services in the Yarra Ranges was the topic of discussion at an engaging meeting between Access Health and Community…

A pair of recent events held in October provided important opportunities for connection among the Yarra Ranges autistic community. Healesville-based author Sandra Thom-Jones, with support…

“Meet in Montrose at midday.” The slogan was developed by the Montrose Township Group after the 2021 storms to ensure that locals know where to…

The strategy for the health and wellbeing of the people of the Yarra Ranges was passed through local government this week. The newly adopted Health…

The Wandin Silvan Field Days kicked off on Friday 17 October to sunny skies for another successful year of all things agriculture, horticulture and farming…

The strategic plan for the Yarra Ranges has been released and officially adopted at the last council meeting. The 2025-2029 Yarra Ranges Council plan, developed…

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning local residents of damaging wind gusts in the region on Wednesday 22 October. Strong northwest to westerly winds averaging…

Yarra Ranges Council has an asset portfolio with a replacement value worth more than $2 billion, and $1 billion of that is located in the…

For carers in the Yarra Ranges, finding people who know and understand what it means to be a carer, but also the challenges that come…