News
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Yarra Ranges tourism boom
Victoria has cemented its place as Australia’s best tourist destination, with new data showing that 2018 was the tourism industry’s biggest year on record. The…
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Blooming fun
Marigolds, snapdragons, dahlias, sunflowers, cosmos, cleomes, petunias, gomphrena, celosia and salvias in every colour of the rainbow will be in bloom this month across four…
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Rivers and ridges
Saturday 30 March was a big day for the Dandenongs Ranges and Upper Yarra region, with Member for Casey Tony Smith announcing a further $10…
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Bunnies are for life, not just for Easter
Don’t do it. Don’t even think of doing it. Just, don’t do it.Don’t buy a lop rabbit, don’t buy a satin. This Easter, if you…
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Eggs-cellent Easter fun in Emerald
Cardinia Shire Council’s annual Easter Treasure Hunt is just a hop, skip and jump away. It will be held from 11am to 3pm on Sunday…
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Mental health in focus
Mental health is an issue that touches so many lives. We know that one in five Victorians experience a mental illness each year – from…
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Circus Oz: Neon
Circus OZ has created a hilarious wild ride back to the fabulous ’80s and it’s coming to Burrinja. NEON is an unapologetic, funny and downright…
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Bank support for Men’s Shed
The Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group has thrown its support behind the Upwey Men’s Shed project. Company Chairman John Waters the Board enthusiastically supported the…
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Upgrade on the way
An upgrade for the Yarra Ranges Special Development School is a step closer. Eastern Victoria Region MP Harriet Shing on 27 March announced that Bowden…
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Recycling needs a boost
Yarra Ranges Council is calling for more state and federal investment in recycling. The Municipal Association of Victoria, which represents all Victorian Councils, recently launched…
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Crazy about critters
Clay critters made by Seville families, children and residents have found a permanent home in the Seville Recreation Reserve. The Seville Critters project began with…
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Developing Monbulk
Council is currently assessing an application for development of shops and 21 apartments, with associated vegetation removal, for 22-26 Main Road, Monbulk. It is proposed…