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Public consultation open for Tormore reserve

Tormore Reserve pavilion is set to undergo a transformation that will breathe new life into the beloved sporting facility. The existing Masterplan, adopted...

Vic inquiry calls for recreational duck shooting ban

Victoria should ban all recreational duck hunting, an inquiry has recommended following a long-term decline in native bird populations. The parliamentary committee investigating Victoria's...

Council a finalist in Cities Power Partnership awards

Yarra Ranges Council’s Climate Action Team has been named as finalists in two award categories in the 2023 Cities Power Partnership Climate Awards. The team...

Solar power for hills pavilion

Community sporting clubs in the hills will save on energy, while having a resilient community hub in emergencies, thanks to a partnership with the...

CFA’s plea to residents as survey shows ‘alarming’ number of people would not leave...

An 'alarming' number of Victorians living in high-risk bushfire areas say they would stay at their properties until they felt threatened by a bushfire,...

Referendum date for the Indigenous Voice to parliament is fixed on ’14 October’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed ‘14 October’ as a date for the referendum of Indigenous Voice to parliament. The Voice supporting politicians including Victorian Labor...

Sick pay guaranteed for more casual workers

The Andrews Labor Government is helping more casual and contract workers access sick and carer’s pay, increasing the number of jobs covered by the...

Making the case for FOGO

As food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins roll out across the Yarra Ranges, discussion around its uses and benefits have been airing in...

What’s behind the cost

Controversy is in the air around the Yarra Ranges Council’s introduction of FOGO bins to the community, however, they aren’t as bad as believed....

Hills maternal health nurse bids farewell

A beloved maternal child health nurse has been farewelled by colleagues after decades of service to the Yarra Ranges community. Ann Ferguson, 67, retired on...

Commuting for cash

Outer East Melbourne is taking a hit in the job market, leaving locals commuting to other districts for their professional careers. Locals from across...

Spectacular show planned for early September

Students from around the state are preparing and counting down to one of the biggest performances of their lives as they take on the...

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Take on trail biking in the Yarra Ranges

For motorbike riders looking for tracks to take on in the coming months, look no further than the Yarra Ranges. Challenging weather may make tracks...