Tag: News
Pilot of STEM program at Puffing Billy Railway
Belgrave’s popular Puffing Billy Railway in collaboration with St Columba's College has started a pilot education program for female students in Year 11 studying...
Long weekend safety reminder
With thousands of Victorians eggs-pected to spend time outdoors this Easter long weekend and throughout the school holidays, people are being urged to act...
VCAT approves telecommunication facility in Silvan
Indara Infrastructure has had its appeal granted by VCAT to construct a 43 metre high monopole telecommunications facility in Silvan, after an initial refusal...
Keep your pets safe this Easter
RSPCA Victoria is warning pet owners of the dangers of tasty treats this Easter, flagging chocolate and hot cross buns as toxic to cats...
Teen Mr Fix-it finds passion repairing motorbikes
Ferntree Gully resident Charlie Blanchard has found his passion for fixing bikes at an age where most kids don’t have a clue of what...
Crime rises across Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
The Crime Statistics Agency has released its annual crime data for 2023, showing that criminal incidents rose in the Yarra Ranges and Knox for...
More support for students with disability
The State Government has delivered High Intensity Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) at more specialist schools across the state – giving hundreds of families...
Contract renewal for sewage and recycled water treatment plants upgrade
Yarra Valley Water has signed a five-year contract with Waternish Engineering and Service Stream to upgrade sewage and recycled water treatment plants across its...
Three… ways to celebrate Harmony Week
Running all this week, Harmony Week is the celebration which recognises Australia's diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness,...
Wild Dog Control Program needs certainty
Local Eildon MP Cindy McLeish has called on the State Government to hold a community drop-in session in the Yarra Ranges as part of...
Water support for concession card holders
Yarra Valley Water has estimated almost 100,000 customers with eligible concession cards are missing out on discounts off their water bills.
Yarra Valley Water is...
Library closures for Easter
Your Library is encouraging locals to stock up on books as well as chocolate for the Easter break as most libraries will be temporarily...