Yering marks first cultural burn on council land
Yering was the location of Yarra Ranges Council's first cultural burn on shire managed land last month.
The burn took place at Spadonis Reserve,...
Easier claims for veterans
Military veterans will have fewer hoops to jump through to receive compensation for their years of service, as ex-serving personnel cautiously welcomed the planned...
Yarra Ranges Council approve revised Community Engagement Policy
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a revised Community Engagement Policy at the Tuesday 9 July council meeting.
The Community Engagement Policy was first adopted in...
Yarra Ranges Council continues to support calls for short-term rental regulation
Yarra Ranges Council has issued a statement on the management of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) and the impact it has on the region.
Yarra Ranges...
FOGO review: Environmental outcomes positive but advocacy still needed
With six months passing since the introduction of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins in the Yarra Ranges, a mid-year review proved its...
Elderly Mooroolbark pedestrian dies in hospital after collision
An elderly woman who was struck by a vehicle in Mooroolbark last month has died in hospital.
The 81-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car...
Beef with Macca’s amounts to permit refusal in Mount Evelyn
Mount Evelyn residents opposed to the infiltration of a fast food giant in their ‘village town’ have been left elated by a decision to...
March quarter caution for tourism industry
Victoria’s tourism industry and its major events calendar put $39.3 billion into the state’s economy during the year ending March 2024 but regional tourism...
Still smiling at 105
The excitement of a birthday can never be matched, even when you reach 105 years of age.
Kirkbrae Aged Care resident Alfred celebrated 105...
Perin proves her skills
Having always had a dream of one day becoming a carpenter, Warrandyte mum Perin Breakell didn’t give up hope despite being knocked back from...
Yarra Ranges youth invited to come explore career opportunities with Council
The Yarra Ranges Youth Development Team is hosting an event to help young local residents explore the career opportunities open to them through Council.
A...
Decade-long study shows high rates of risky drinking behaviours in men
A new report by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), called ‘Ten to Men’ has found that almost half of young adult men...
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Where should Yarra Ranges Council spend rates?
Early planning for the Council 2025/26 Budget is now underway and Yarra Ranges Council want to hear from the community about how it should...
