Yarra Ranges residents unite to give the gift of sight
The Fred Hollows Foundation is thanking the Yarra Ranges community for their continued generosity and support this year.
In 2024, The Foundation has seen 109...
Jason Wood pledges $120K for Emerald Tennis Club
Federal MP for La Trobe Jason Wood has pledged $120,000 towards upgrades for the Emerald Tennis Club, if the Coalition wins the next Federal...
Kangaroo killing continues
Despite a $10,000 reward offered for information, it's been reported that three more kangaroos have been killed at Cardinia Reservoir Park, continuing a spate...
World-first social media ban passes in bid to keep children safe
A world-first ban on social media for people younger than 16 will lead to less harm and better outcomes for children, the prime minister...
Free camping begins across Victoria
Government has boosted regional tourism this summer by making camping free in every national park and state forest in Victoria.
Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos...
Where should Yarra Ranges Council spend rates?
Early planning for the Council 2025/26 Budget is now underway and Yarra Ranges Council want to hear from the community about how it should...
CFA announces fire danger period for Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox
The fire danger period will be enforced for residents of the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox from mid-December.
CFA has announced fire restrictions for the...
Treaty negotiations underway in Victoria
Having started on Thursday 21 November, the Victorian Government and First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have begun negotiations for Australia’s first Treaty with First...
Stress less, laugh more at the Online Laughter Marathon
Australia’s first-ever free Online Laughter Marathon will take place this Saturday 7 December from 8am to 8pm AEDT, hosted by Tecoma resident Merv Neal,...
Truck loads of fun and fire safety at Belgrave Library
As the summer season approaches and the threat of bushfires looms, Belgrave CFA is inviting the community to Belgrave Library on Saturday 7 December...
AusNet energy resilience fund opens for round two applications
Applications are now open for the second round of Energy Resilience and Energy Education and Literacy Grants under AusNet’s $12 million Energy Resilience Community...
Survey points to support for new national parks
A report by the Redbridge Group at the request of the Wilderness Society and Victorian National Parks Association has shown a desire from Victorians...