News
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Health of Yarra Ranges businesses falls, new data reveals
The Yarra Ranges has dropped in its ranking of business surety according to the latest data from CreditorWatch. Over the three month period from June…
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Street Party countdown is on
Mount Evelyn’s biggest party is making a highly anticipated return as the streets turn into a bustling and vibrant show of dance, costumes, food and…
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Community clubs rejuvenated with Capital Development Grants
A round of Capital Development Grants has been approved by the Yarra Ranges Council unanimously during the council meeting on 10 October. The grants will…
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Eastern Golf Club destroyed in ‘heartbreaking’ inferno
The Eastern Golf Club in Yering lays in ruins after a fire ripped through the building on Monday 16 October. The blaze was so significant…
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Fire tears through Yering golf course
The Eastern Golf Club in Yering erupted into flames and billowing smoke on Monday 16 October. At about 1.45pm, CFA crews were alerted to a…
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Museum takes home top award for lived experience exhibition
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum has been awarded for one of its most innovative and collaborative exhibitions steering it into a new realm of creative exploration.…
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Australia votes ‘no’ to voice in the constitution
Australians have rejected a proposal to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution. A progressive vote count on Saturday showed the ‘no’ vote…
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Streamlining the process for small second homes
As part of last month’s Victorian Housing Statement, the Victorian Government has scrapped the requirement for planning permits to build small second homes, be they…
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Nominate a great local for Yarra Ranges Council’s Civic Awards
Community members are encouraged to call for the recognition of those who tirelessly help others, with nominations opening for the annual Civic Awards. The awards…
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Kiwi expats could influence New Zealand’s election
As New Zealand prepares itself for its 2023 general election, otherwise known as the “Battle of the Chris’s”, reports are flooding the internet that Australia…
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Businesses back for Wandin Silvan Field Days
In its 54th year, Wandin Silvan Field Days is still providing a great opportunity for networking, upgrading and selling in the Yarra Ranges. Attendees and…
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Council seeks growing suburbs funding for four projects
Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed four projects to put forward for the next round of the State government’s growing suburbs fund scheme. The projects include…