Yarra Ranges residents invited to help shape council’s 2023/24 budget
Yarra Ranges residents are invited to help shape the local council's 2023/24 budget.
Engagement opened on Monday 30 January and the public has until...
Community Facebook groups flooded with scams
Community Facebook groups used by Ferntree Gully, Belgrave and Hills residents have seen an influx of scams over the past few weeks.
They vary in...
Fallen timber from June 2021 storm event finds a home at a local primary...
The effects of the June 2021 storm and the 2022 floods are still being felt by Yarra Ranges residents, having braved their fair share...
Emerald stalwart remembered
Long time Emerald resident and community man Robert Taylor has passed away.
Rob regularly walked around the village from Ferres Road, often with two dogs,...
Five year cultural policy for the national arts community announced
The Federal Government has released the first new National Cultural Policy for the country's arts, entertainment and cultural sector in 10 years.
Revive, announced...
Emerald Men’s Shed gives poodle with defect a new lease on life
A poodle born with a congenital defect has been given a new lease of life after a generous donation from the Emerald Men’s Shed....
Yarra Ranges Pre-Prep rollout expected from 2030
The Yarra Ranges Shire will be part of the next stage of the Best Start, Best Life early childhood education reform announced by Early...
Yarra Ranges Council to march at Midsumma
Yarra Ranges Council will be marching at Melbourne's Midsumma Pride March today, alongside a swathe of local councils.
‘Midsumma Pride March is a celebration of...
Pop-up blood donor centre comes to Upwey
A pop-up blood donor centre will be coming to 1443 Burwood Highway in Upwey from Monday 20 February to Saturday 25 February.
"One in three...
Volunteer spots open in L2P program
For many teenagers, getting their license and going for their first solo drive is a rite of passage into the adult world, opening up...
Local councils able to apply for sporting club grants
Local councils are now able to apply for the Victorian Government's Country Football and Netball program.
Up to $2.5 million is available for rural, regional...
Warm and wet weather create a breeding ground for mosquitos
Warm and wet weather over summer has meant an increase in mosquito breeding and biting over summer especially around wetlands, despite colder conditions this...
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Kate clocks up 50 years with Seeing Eye Dogs Australia
In 1974 Kate Watkins got her first Seeing Eye dog, a moment she’ll never forget.
She finished high school on the Friday. The following Monday...
