News
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Norman Silver in state Half Marathon Champs
The Victorian Half Marathon championships were held the fast, flat course along the Yarra River in Burnley on Sunday morning. Yarra Ranges Athletics had a…
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Belgrave and Yarra Glen secure spots in division 1 netball grand finals
Premier Division had ideal conditions as the Semi Final matches took place on Saturday at Yarra Glen and Healesville. In football Narre Warren secured their…
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New regulations to safeguard recreational hunting
The Victorian Government has announced sensible new changes to recreational hunting to ensure the activity remains safe, sustainable and responsible. On Monday 2 September, outdoor…
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Alleged drunk driver crashes through Tecoma residents front yard
After allegedly crashing into the front yard of a person’s house a Ferntree Gully man has had his driving licence suspended and is expected to…
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Seeking healthcare answers
The discussion surrounding Victoria’s Healthcare sector has reached monumental levels and the topic of funding is at its very centre. Fuelling the fire, the Victorian…
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Outstanding service award for CFA member
CFA is at the heart of John Schauble’s commitment to community service. This week the long and varied contribution of the Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade…
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Plaques matter deferred
During Tuesday’s council meeting on 27 August, the motion to defer the matter of a new Plaques and Memorials Policy was passed unanimously. Designed to…
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Two federal politicians visited Healesville to discuss asset write-off, cost of living pressure
Federal Casey MP Aaron Violi and shadow finance minister senator Jane Hume, who is also chair of the Cost of Living Committee, visited Breen Printing…
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Chandler Reserve gets a freshen up
Locals are appreciating the new lighting that now adorns Boronia’s Chandler Park Reserve, which was opened officially on 8 August. As part of a state…
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Motorbike club raises $875 for local charity
Members of the Norton Owners club of Victoria (NOC Vic) took off on Sunday 18 August to raise money for the Hills-based charity Foothills Community…
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Capital Development Grants recipients confirmed
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) endorsed providing more than $226,000 in funding to sporting and recreation groups as part of its annual Capital Development Grants. 12…
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Debate over planning delegations, role of petitions
Debate ensued as Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the appropriate planning delegations and rights of petitioners at the Tuesday 27 August meeting. The Operation Sandon recommendations,…