Community raises concerns about sale of land
The community has publicly provided feedback about two issues after Yarra Ranges Council put out a request for submissions.
Eleven public submissions were received...
Council welcomes announcement of free three and four year old kindergarten
Yarra Ranges Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s plan to make three and your year old kinder free across the state from next year.
On...
Aaron Violi officially declared as Casey MP
The division of Casey has officially declared its Federal member with the Australian Electoral Commission hosting a ceremony last week in Ferntree Gully to...
Successful breeding program for endangered skinks
A breeding program for the endangered Guthega Skink has had success, seeing a step forward for protecting Victoria’s unique biodiversity.
Two babies have been born...
Community questions raised at 14 June council meeting
Yarra Ranges Council's directors responded to a number of community submissions at the 14 June council meeting.
With the opening of the new Civic...
Cost of feral deer to increase dramatically over next 30 years
A new report released by Frontier Economics has found that uncontrolled feral deer could cost Victoria anywhere between $1.5 to $2.2 billion over the...
Old Hereford Rd property considered for planning amendment to subdivide
Yarra Ranges Council has forwarded an application for an individual amendment of the planning scheme to the State government to subdivide a property in...
Roads safety better investment than vehicle safety
In response to the Victorian government highlighting a new Transport Accident Commission (TAC) report urging drivers to upgrade to safer vehicles, Eildon MP Cindy...
Council funds Yarra Ranges Tourism for another year
Yarra Ranges Tourism (YRT) has been receiving financial support from the council since a merger of two tourism organisations formed the consolidated body in...
Ribbon cutting opens first council meeting in Civic Centre
Yarra Ranges Council held its first official in-person council meeting in the new Civic Centre this week, where councillors gathered for a ribbon cutting...
Victoria enters high-risk road death period
As Victoria enters one of the highest risk periods for death and injury on the roads, police have issued a critical road safety alert....
Regenerating important habitat hollows in Mount Evelyn
Mount Evelyn is known for its wildlife conservation efforts but when 25,000 trees fell across the Yarra Ranges last year, this important habitat reserve...
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Draw for Barkers, loss for Barkerettes
Barkers draw again:
A dull day, but an unprecedented one at Skye Recreational Reserve. For the first time, the Barkers’ men and women would play...
