Yarra Ranges Council to consider stance on commercial harvesting of kangaroos
Yarra Ranges Council looks set to consider their position on commercial kangaroo harvesting in the region going forward after a question at the Tuesday...
A timeline of the Tecoma McDonald’s controversy
In 2013, thousands of protesters gathered to fight against McDonald's opening up a fast food store in Tecoma.
While the store was eventually opened...
Lyrebird nest discovery raises concerns before debris clearing operation begins in Dandenong Ranges National...
Conservationists are concerned the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)’s plans to remove timber from the Dandenong Ranges National Park will disturb...
Maximising local food security in the Yarra Ranges
With climate impacts affecting food supply, inflation of food prices high and the supply chain issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in recent memory,...
Monster mural can be found at Knoxfield Skatepark
An artwork depicting a monster has been created by Colombian-born mural artist Fausto at Knox Skate and BMX Park in Knoxfield.
Mr Fausto, who was...
Rural Advisory Committee open for expressions of interest
Expressions of interest in joining Yarra Ranges Council's Rural Advisory Committee opened on 19 July 2023.
Potential new members have until 13 August to put...
Council adopts Reconciliation Action plan
Knox Council has adopted its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to strengthen relationships between the First Nations and wider community through meaningful steps to...
Help shape Victoria’s biosecurity strategy
Farmers in the Yarra Ranges are invited on Victoria’s new Biosecurity Strategy to help strengthen the existing system against increased pest and disease risks.
Biosecurity...
Basin players’ unbreakable bond with football
31 years, 333 games, and a lifetime of gratitude.
The Basin Football and Netball Club (TBFNC) has recently celebrated a record-breaking football match.
TBFNC...
Charges could follow IBAC report
A corruption inquiry into more than $1 million in dodgy political donations made by a Victorian property developer will be sent to prosecutors to...
St Luke’s receives new defibrillator with help from Cockatoo-Gembrook Community Bank
St Luke’s church in Cockatoo has been able to purchase a defibrillator with the help of Community Bank Cockatoo-Gembrook.
New minister, Sandy Solomon,...
Upwey blood-donor pop up
Got a bit of time next month? Time to give blood and change lives?
Approximately one in three people in Upwey will need blood...
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We are here and we remember
A brisk and moody Melbourne morning saw many gathered for the Anzac Day Dawn service at Upwey Belgrave RSL.
Over one thousand people stood...
