Updated Fire Danger Ratings system coming in September
A new Fire Danger Rating system is currently being developed to help ensure more accurate, relevant and effective communication ahead of next summer.
The new...
Eastern quolls take up residence in Yarra Ranges
A native duo, only found in the wild in Tasmania, have been welcomed to the Yarra Ranges, where they will now call home. ...
Community asked to submit feedback on Morrison Reserve upgrade plans
Yarra Ranges Council has opened a community submission and feedback request for the newly released Morrison Reserve upgrade plans.
In preparation for a Masterplan,...
RBA announces cash rate increase of 50 basis points
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced today an increase of 50 basis points to the cash rate target, to 1.35 per cent, in an...
Police seek information on suspicious house fire
Croydon police are appealing for public assistance following a suspicious fire at a house in Croydon last week.
Emergency services responded to Newman Road after...
Census data shows rental crisis impact
The rental property crisis in the Yarra Ranges has been further highlighted by initial statistics from the 2021 Census.
The Yarra Ranges as whole rents...
Elders Yarns inform first report by Yoorrook Justice Commission
The Yoorrook Justice Commission released its first interim report on Monday 4 July on how to continue moving forward in this truth-telling process and...
Chirnside Park population growth triggers questions around emergency service resources
With a growing population in Chirnside Park, as noted in the 2021 Census data released on 28 June, concerns have been raised about the...
Changing Yarra Ranges landscape according to 2021 Census
The population of the Yarra Ranges saw a significant increase in the 2021 Census data, with data released on Tuesday 28 June allowing residents...
Wandin North bird shelter finds forever home for some feathered friends
Kiwi's New Life Bird Rescue in Wandin North first began with a cheerful rainbow lorikeet, Kiwi, Lisa Radford came to love.
When Ms Radford...
Reducing emissions and costs at Yarra Ranges Council with renewables
Yarra Ranges Council switched its small and large energy accounts to renewables on 1 July under the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) contract through Red...
Parts of VicRoads to be sold in joint venture
The State government announced on Friday 1 July that parts of VicRoads would be sold in a joint venture between the State Government and...
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Yarra Ranges Council will investigate funding ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV...
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is going to investigate funding the auditing, replacement and ongoing maintenance of existing CCTV cameras in Healesville.
Healesville resident Penelle walked...
