News
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Business swept up in ban
A Healesville business has been caught up in a global trend in Meta accounts being wrongly suspended for breaking community guidelines, despite no feasible offence…
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Act needs a rewrite, local wildlife carer says
A local wildlife rescuer and carer has echoed the calls of key wildlife advocacy organisations, that “it is time for a rewrite” of the legislative…
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Fernlea wins grant to support Emerald carers
Fernlea Community Care in Emerald is the recipient of a State Government grant to help launch a new program supporting carers in the community. The…
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Shorter showers, bigger savings: Yarra Valley Water’s 4-minute shower challenge
With Melbourne’s water storages down more than 17 per cent over the past year, Yarra Valley Water has launched a new campaign targeting the home’s…
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Your Library launches new community directory for Boronia and The Basin
Your Library officially launched a new print community directory this week, providing residents of Boronia, The Basin and surrounds, with a free, comprehensive guide to…
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Keep your pets safe this fire season
RSPCA Victoria and CFA are calling on Yarra Ranges residents to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, as Victoria faces an increased risk of…
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Police seek owner of valuable coin collection
The police are seeking to find the owner of a large coin collection recovered from a stolen BMW at the start of the year. The…
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Greens’ Dr Cate Sinclair the first new prospective pollie for Northern Victoria
The first nominee putting their name forward to represent some Yarra Ranges townships after the 2026 Victorian election has been confirmed, with the Greens having…
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Partnership saves water and creates jobs for people with disability
Yarra Valley Water has teamed up with Melbourne social enterprise OC Connections to deliver a water-saving fleet cleaning service that also creates meaningful employment for…
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Funding supports Ferntree Gully men’s shed
Mountain District Learning Centre in Ferntree Gully is among 31 recipients that will receive $38,606 to support roof replacement and accessibility upgrades for its men’s…
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Ambitious Christmas hamper appeal launched by Holy Fools
It’s a tradition that grows every year, as Holy Fools aims to help and support more people during the Christmas period. This year is no…
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Landslip forecast to be fixed by Christmas
September has seen a change in plans that will see the so far lengthy repair of a local landslip switch from a drilling method to…












