Music makes for greater connection in Montrose
The Montrose Community Meals have been bursting with connection since the initiative started in March and the addition of music only made that stronger....
Wind whips through the region
Victoria continues to experience severe weather as emergency services and volunteers deal with the fallout of a storm that was likened to the strength...
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...
Spring into action, update your asthma action plan now
As we leave the winter months behind and look forward to warmer days ahead, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are urging Victorians to update their...
An event brought huge economic benefits
It turned out that a nationwide sport event held in Yarra Glen has brought huge economic benefits not only to the hosting town but...
Raising awareness for online scams
Nationally it was Scam Awareness Week last week and online scams are one of the constant issues for daily internet users in online community...
Short stay levy bill introduced, councils retain fee powers
Airbnb owners and users face a double tax whammy in Victoria after the state government backflipped on a key promise.
The Labor government on Tuesday...
Capital Development Grants recipients confirmed
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) endorsed providing more than $226,000 in funding to sporting and recreation groups as part of its annual Capital Development Grants.
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Pragmatic but fun, the humble magpie sings for many reasons
In recent weeks as the weather has begun to turn residents across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley may have heard the sounds of...
Debate over planning delegations, role of petitions
Debate ensued as Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the appropriate planning delegations and rights of petitioners at the Tuesday 27 August meeting.
The Operation Sandon...
Final designs approved for 150 Cambridge Road
The final concept design plans for 150 Cambridge Road have been approved after a unanimous vote by Yarra Ranges councillors solidified the next step...
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...