The opportunity of a lifetime
A competition has been opened to provide Year 11 students across the Yarra Ranges a chance to win a free trek to the Kokoda...
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Free drop-in IT sessions
The Monbulk Community Hub will host free drop-in IT sessions for seniors every Friday in March, 10am-12pm at the Monbulk Community...
Young apprentice wins top award
Emerald’s Mitch Dasler has a bright future in landscaping after winning the Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria’s Apprentice of the Year 2019 award.
The 19-year-old...
Funding doubled for Belgrave library refurb
The community in Belgrave and surrounds will soon benefit from a modern library that better meets the needs of the highly used Belgrave Community...
13 firebugs charged
Thirteen people have been charged with deliberately lighting fires in the Yarra Ranges throughout the 2020 Fire Danger Period.
Since the fire season commenced on...
New recycling system on its way
Yarra Ranges Council will work with the State Government to roll out a new recycling system over the next few years.
On 24 February, the...
Cyclist critically injured at Mount Dandenong
Numerous emergency service crews were called to the aid of a severely injured cyclist at Mount Dandenong on 27 February.
At about 7.30pm crews from...
Volunteer swim teachers to educate remote island community
Two swim teachers from Monbulk Aquatic Centre are hoping to break new ground as they prepare to conduct swim lessons on Lord Howe Island.
Sally...
Seven marathons in seven continents for youth in need
When Beck Mitchell reflects on her teenage years as a troubled girl from Mount Evelyn, there wasn’t a thought in her 17-year-old mind that...
Community fights to preserve Green Wedge Zone
Yarra Ranges Council will request that an Independent Planning Panel review submissions into a proposed Green Wedge rezoning site in the heart of Sassafras.
At...
Men’s shed location still in limbo
Yarra Ranges Council will decide if land at 56 Griffiths Road, Upwey will be leased to the Upwey Men’s Shed by 24 March.
It comes...
Pet rego renewal coming up
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging residents to keep the community and the wellbeing of their animals in mind, as pet registration renewals get closer.
Yarra...
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Strong reminder to never leave a burn-off unattended
An unattended burn-off in Warburton has provided a prompt reminder ahead of any last summer burning that residents need to take proper precautions.
CFA crews...
