Winding up of Eastern Regional Libraries agreed to by councils
Voting to fast-track the dissolution of the Eastern Regional Library Corporation has occurred at both the Yarra Ranges Council and Knox Council meetings in...
Compare energy deals from 1 July to receive $250 energy saving payment
Yarra Ranges residents can score a $250 payment if they use the Energy Compare Website to look for better energy deals from Friday 1...
Call out for new members and volunteers for Lilydale Show
The Lilydale and Yarra Valley Show is preparing to return for 2022 after two years of cancellations but a desperate need for volunteers and...
Recognising NAIDOC Week with flag raising in Montrose
To mark the beginning of NAIDOC Week, Montrose Township Group will be hosting an Aboriginal flag raising ceremony on Sunday 3 July to recognise...
Yarra Ranges celebrates NAIDOC Week with events
First Nations history and culture will be celebrated across the Yarra Ranges from Sunday 3 July as NAIDOC Week kicks off around the country....
Bringing the ancient craft of wood carving and turning into modern life
Woodturning and carving may be an unknown artform to some but it’s a surviving craft that is most often passed on for generations.
The...
Virtual reality creates real life scenarios for CFA
Swapping the helmets for virtual reality headsets, Chirnside Park CFA volunteers have been learning to fight fires in a new way.
In their second...
Code red called for the fifth time this year
In what was the fifth for the year, Ambulance Victoria had to make the Code Red call with no ambulances available from 12.15am on...
Council accepts draft budget at meeting
The proprosed 2022-23 budget has been approved by Yarra Ranges Council at the Tuesday 28 June meeting.
Mayor Jim Child moved the motion with...
Local principal recognised for 40 years service to education
For 40 years Coldstream Primary School principal Phillippa Adgemis has dedicated her time to students and families, something she has just been recognised for...
Major sporting facility on track to new pavilion build
Pinks Reserve is home to various sporting clubs and community groups and now the facility is one step closer to having a new pavilion...
Term three program released for Lilydale Community House
New activities and classes have been added to the term three program at Lilydale Community House (LCH) starting in July.
With basket weaving, yoga...