Funding doubled for Belgrave library refurb
The community in Belgrave and surrounds will soon benefit from a modern library that better meets the needs of the highly used Belgrave Community...
13 firebugs charged
Thirteen people have been charged with deliberately lighting fires in the Yarra Ranges throughout the 2020 Fire Danger Period.
Since the fire season commenced on...
New recycling system on its way
Yarra Ranges Council will work with the State Government to roll out a new recycling system over the next few years.
On 24 February, the...
Cyclist critically injured at Mount Dandenong
Numerous emergency service crews were called to the aid of a severely injured cyclist at Mount Dandenong on 27 February.
At about 7.30pm crews from...
Volunteer swim teachers to educate remote island community
Two swim teachers from Monbulk Aquatic Centre are hoping to break new ground as they prepare to conduct swim lessons on Lord Howe Island.
Sally...
Seven marathons in seven continents for youth in need
When Beck Mitchell reflects on her teenage years as a troubled girl from Mount Evelyn, there wasn’t a thought in her 17-year-old mind that...
Community fights to preserve Green Wedge Zone
Yarra Ranges Council will request that an Independent Planning Panel review submissions into a proposed Green Wedge rezoning site in the heart of Sassafras.
At...
Men’s shed location still in limbo
Yarra Ranges Council will decide if land at 56 Griffiths Road, Upwey will be leased to the Upwey Men’s Shed by 24 March.
It comes...
Pet rego renewal coming up
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging residents to keep the community and the wellbeing of their animals in mind, as pet registration renewals get closer.
Yarra...
Three hospitalised after Belgrave South crash
Three people were taken to hospital after a car crash in Belgrave South.
Paramedics were called to Belgrave-Hallam Road about 9am today.
A woman in her...
Milestone museum opens
Puffing Billy Railway now brings even more rail history to life with its highly anticipated new Menzies Creek Museum now open.
The historic museum,...
Growing employment opportunities
From humble beginnings as a nursery tucked away in the foothills of the Dandenongs, Mount Evelyn’s Yarra View Nursery has flourished and grown into...
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John’s resilient fight against blood cancer
Emerald resident John received a call from his doctor nearly two years ago urging him to come in for immediate testing, as his previous...
