News
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Iconic art settles into new homes
Art has been popping up among some of the iconic walking trails of the Yarra Ranges in recent weeks. A series of vivid signs and…
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A helping hand for people and animals in the outer east
For over a decade now, an outer eastern Melbourne couple have been donating and helping members and animals in the community facing financial hardships and…
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Creeks given ‘all clear’ after being affected by sewer spill
A sewer spill with an unknown cause was investigated and managed by South East Water which potentially impacted waterways around Belgrave last week. Posting to…
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Adorable koala joey peeks out of the pouch
An adorable, tiny koala joey has made its pouch premiere at Healesville Sanctuary, branching out of mum’s arms for the first time. Yet to be…
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Upgrades to close some public toilet sites across Yarra Ranges
Public toilets across the Yarra Ranges will undergo upgrades throughout the second half of July, with a number of sites needing to close for a…
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Adorable koala joey peeks out of the pouch
An adorable, tiny koala joey has made its pouch premiere at Healesville Sanctuary, branching out of mum’s arms for the first time. Yet to be…
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Increased parking enforcement continuing in the Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council is continuing enforcement of parking restrictions across the Yarra Ranges, following a trial of new technology in the first half of the…
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School zones return for Term Three
Drivers on the road in the mornings and afternoons are urged to take care as school zone speed limits are in place again this week…
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Victoria’s $96 million fish stock up
Ferntree Gully’s beloved quarry is just one of 220 waterways across the state that are regularly stocked with fish. The Victorian Fisheries Authority has been…
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Drug consumption report reveals record highs while survey finds people don’t know where to turn for help
The 22nd report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program was released on Thursday 11 July, giving a recent snapshot of Australia’s drug use. The…
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Historic waterway in Ferntree Gully renamed
A volunteer environment conservation group has seen to a landmark renaming of a cherished creek to give community fresh connection to the vital waterway in…
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First Nations utility involvement target set by Yarra Valley Water
Setting an ambitious goal to ensure that eight per cent of their active suppliers are certified First Nations-owned businesses by 2030, Yarra Valley water has…