News
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Streeton painting unveiled for first time in 130 years
A masterpiece by known Olinda impressionist Arthur Streeton not seen by the public for 130 years has been unveiled. The 1894 oil painting Sunlight at…
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Over 8000 offences during Operation Nexus
Over 8,000 traffic offences were detected across Victoria over the Easter weekend as part of Victoria Police’s Operation Nexus. This included almost 4,000 Victorians caught…
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Ranges Represent in Public Speaking Tournament
With the finals coming up in May, Marlene Sinclair will be representing the Yarra Ranges in public speaking at the District 73 toastmasters Conference 2024.…
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Council asks for community members to engage with the process of the next council plan
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is asking for community members to share their thoughts, time and expertise to help develop the 2025-2029 Council Plan. Councillors endorsed…
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$1.8m effort from the CFA
CFA volunteers were seen in trucks and at traffic lights across the state on Good Friday, raising money in their local communities for The Royal…
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Bike trail committee pushing for funding continues
The Olinda Bike Trail Committee has been pushing for more funding to get cyclists off the roads in the Dandenongs through a proposal for a…
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Call for a wild dog drop in session in the Eildon electorate
Eildon MP Cindy McLeish has called for a community drop-in session with the region’s Wild Dog Controller to be held closer to home in the…
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Offical opening of the Cire Monbulk Campus
A new community-based Monbulk campus was officially opened on Thursday 28 March for students from Prep to Year 12. Cire Community School is a unique…
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Debate rumbles on regarding religious discrimination law reform
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) had its ‘Maximising the Realisation of Human Rights: Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws’ report tabled by Attorney General…
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Prepare your home before any Easter getaways
If you’re planning on hopping off for an Easter holiday this long weekend, don’t forget to pack the choccy eggs and hot cross buns. To…
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Community links closed for Easter
Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Links will be closed from 5pm Thursday, 28 March and re-open Tuesday 2 April. The Lilydale Community Link will be open…
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Coles Easter plush toys recalled
A set of assorted Easter plush toys for sale at Coles from 26 February to 20 March this year have been recalled due to posing…