The changing face of homelessness in the Yarra Ranges
It’s the topic on everyone’s lips at the moment as the cost of living and rising rental prices continue to increase but it may...
Yarra Ranges residents report rising cost of insurance premiums
The recently released results of a third pandemic and storm survey by Yarra Ranges Council have revealed 52 per cent of respondents saw their...
Ferntree Gully residents to have food and organics bins introduced by mid-2023
Ferntree Gully residents will see “state-mandated recycling reform” in 2023 with the introduction of food and garden organics bins by midway through next year.
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Voices of Casey join other groups for first Victorian conference
After three Victorian independents were elected after the 21 May federal elections, representatives from around Victoria gathered in Mt Martha over the weekend for...
Police pleas for driver safety after five fatalities
Victoria Police is pleading with motorists to take care while driving this weekend after five lives were tragically lost on Victorian roads last weekend...
Casey MP Aaron Violi gives first speech in Parliament
Casey MP Aaron Violi used his first speech in Parliament on Tuesday 26 July to commend the community spirit of the region after the...
Getting involved in Homelessness Week this August
National Homelessness Week kicks off next Monday, with local organisations hosting events to raise awareness about homelessness in the Yarra Ranges.
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Private power network ban delivers cheaper energy and more choice
The Victorian Government's decision to ban embedded networks – private electricity networks that serve multiple customer premises in a building or self-contained site –...
Community input sought for new suicide prevention strategy
The State Government is seeking community and sector input on its Suicide Prevention and Response Strategy, one of the recommendations of the Royal Commission...
Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade on hunt for new recruits
The Upper Ferntree Gully CFA Fire Brigade is holding a recruitment drive to attract new members after losing volunteers since the beginning of the...
Hills community groups able to apply for funding
Community groups and organisations throughout the Hills are invited to apply for funding through a new round of community grants opening on Monday 1...
Plenty to do at Emerald U3A
Table tennis, language lessons and wine appreciation don't have much in common but they can all be found at the same place thanks to...
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Burrinja CEO say see you later, not goodbye
“The line’s cutting out… oh wait I can hear you now.”
Gareth’s voice crackled back at me from the other end of the line.
The familiar...
