Tag: News
Omicron pushes healthcare to the limit
The rapid rise of omicron cases across the state has put immense pressure on ambulance, hospital and triple-zero services, and it's only expected to...
Animals moving on up
With hundreds of animals all looking for a feed and a belly rub, Leonie Woodham, owner of Gembrook based mobile farm company Animals on...
Vicroads completing Mt Dandenong Tourist Road upgrades
Vicroads will be completing upgrades and works on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road until the project is completed in March.
Works began on Monday 10 January...
Covid staff shortages close Upwey Community Link
Yarra Ranges Council has closed Community Links at Upwey until the end of January due to staff shortages.
Council issued a statement saying staff...
CFA respond to grassfire
Seven CFA vehicles responded to a grassfire which burned for over 45 minutes in Silvan on 11 January.
CFA said they were notified at 1.13pm...
Pop up school vaccination clinic coming to Lilydale
Lilydale Primary School will host a pop up vaccination clinic for children aged five to 11 as part of an effort to get everyone...
Covid impacts seen on the shelves
If you've been for your regular grocery shop recently, you may have noticed the shelves are looking a little more bare than usual.
It seems...
Insurance Council of Australia hosting storm damage consultation
The Insurance Council of Australia has announced it will host virtual one-on-one consultations with Yarra Ranges policyholders affected by the June 2021 storms.
Insurance Council...
Further changes to “high-risk” settings announced
The Victorian state government has announced further changes to “high-risk” healthcare and hospitality settings in response to huge growth of coronavirus cases numbers in...
Walk Together project receives funding from community
Yarra Ranges Council, Tecoma Uniting Church and Upwey Treasure Shop are providing support and funding towards a local initiative aiming to take responsible action...
Gully Market returns for 2022
The Gully Market will return for 2022 on Saturday 8 January after a two week break over Christmas.
Held in the carpark of the Upper...
CFA announces fire danger period
CFA has announced fire restrictions for Yarra Ranges Shire and Knox City Council, beginning 1am on Monday 10 January.
With a fire danger period being...