Tag: News
Family fun for a sustainable future
Monbulk is preparing to host a first-of-its-kind event for the Yarra Ranges this weekend bringing all things electrification and sustainability to the fore, alongside...
Yarra Valley Water volunteers transform garden for 50th anniversary celebration
Yarra Valley Water employees have once again come together to support Mitcham Community House, planting trees and revitalising the garden as the local community...
Proposed US legislation could ban the sale of kangaroo parts in the States
Donald Trump’s tariffs might be the most talked-about topic in Australian exports at the moment, but another potential policy in the US could have...
FTG’s Eastern Ranges find the ‘care’ they need
Families at Eastern Ranges School in Ferntree Gully are embracing the newly expanded High Intensity Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, which is now...
From schoolyard to showyard: Monbulk plants the seeds of success at its first garden...
Monbulk Secondary College has made a standout debut at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, marking the school’s first-ever entry and earning the...
Prepare for severe weather
Severe weather from thunderstorms, heavy rain to strong winds is expected across Yarra Ranges later today (20 March).
These conditions can increase the risk of...
VCAT approves FTG construction and traffic management plan
A new residential development in Ferntree Gully has been given the green light, but with a range of strict conditions after a recent hearing...
Helping Victorians Access Planned Surgery Sooner
The State Government has made a significant investment to ensure the most urgent surgeries in Victoria are delivered faster than anywhere else in Australia.
Health...
Dig deep for Dignity Drive this March
Share the Dignity, the leading charity and advocate for ensuring every woman and girl has access to period products, is in the midst of...
Kallista residents worry new facility will “grow” problems
Residents in Kallista are up in arms over a proposed medicinal cannabis farm that could soon become a neighbour in their tight-knit community.
The...
Yarra Ranges Council moves toward final stage of Storm and Pandemic Recovery
The Yarra Ranges Municipal Recovery Plan (MRPv3) is nearing its conclusion as the council wraps up its recovery efforts from the devastating storms of...
New places to play
New playspaces have opened across the region, with State Government representatives travelling out to celebrate renewed and upgraded spaces.
Through January and February, council...