Emerald community legend honoured
The late Margaret Hall has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to the Emerald community.
Margaret (Marg) and...
State opposition call for elective surgery to resume
A south-east resident is leading the call for the Victorian Government to restart elective surgeries which had been paused due to the number of...
Residents recognised for their commitment to the community
Several local organisations, businesses and people have received certificates of recognition at the Yarra Ranges Council 2022 Australia Day awards for their work within...
Extreme heat warning issued for Australia Day
Emergency Victoria has issued an extreme heat warning as of 8.18am 26 January.
It is predicted Melbourne will reach a scorching 35 degrees for Australia...
Dr Graeme Moad appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia
On Australia Day, Dr Graeme Moad added being appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia to a long list of achievements and awards.
The...
Charitable quilter honoured with OAM
Janet McFadyen didn’t believe she’d been honoured with an Order of Australia when it was first announced.
“This doesn't happen to quilters, it happens to...
Voices group looking for Casey candidate
A community-based political engagement group – inspired by the success of independent candidates elsewhere in Australia – has started searching for a local candidate...
2022 Yarra Ranges Australia Day Awards to be held online
Ferntree Gully and Dandenong ranges residents can tune into the 2022 Australia Day Awards online, with the announcement from Yarra Ranges Council of a...
Cardinia business recovery workshop announced for March
Cardinia Shire Council has announced a free business recovery workshop to assist small businesses in disasters response preparation and management.
The workshop will feature a...
Sassafras-Ferny Creek fire brigade continue support for Black Summer relief in East Gippsland
Sassafras-Ferny Creek and Belgrave fire brigades have reignited a project aimed at helping support colleagues in East Gippsland following the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires.
The...
Plan to keep schools open for term one announced
The Victorian State Government has released a four-week plan to ensure education settings throughout the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges stay open for the...
Child assaulted in Ferntree Gully
Police are seeking more information after a 12-year-old child was assaulted by an unknown man in Ferntree Gully on Tuesday 11 January.
The child was...
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Community links closed for Cup Day
Yarra Ranges Council's Community Links are closed for the AFL Grand Final Eve public holiday.
They will reopen on Monday 30 September at their normal...
