Tag: News
Hills in harmony
The sounds of Hawaii could be heard through the halls of Emerald Primary School over the weekend, as part of the annual Hills Ukelele...
Heater safety message for winter
With the official start to winter here, Victoria’s fire services are warning the community not to be complacent when heating the home as it...
Fight over Lysterfield Valley continues
With the official hearing coming up in July, locals accompanied by the Yarra Ranges Council have changed tactics in their rallying to prevent the...
Single car rollover on the Mad Mile leaves passengers unharmed
Two passengers of a car rollover are safe and unharmed after their car rolled onto the busy Burwood Highway in on Monday night, closing...
Minimum wage workers to earn 3.75 per cent more
Full-time workers on the minimum wage will take home an extra $33 a week as the industrial umpire addresses the cost-of-living sting.
Financial stress has...
Knox Disability Advisory Committee positions open
Community members and industry representatives of the Knox area have been invited to be part of the council's disability advisory committee.
Residents and workers...
History restored and re-launched
Western history in the hills has been diligently compiled into a modernised version of a photo history book which was initially launched 25 years...
Future of Mobile Blackspot Program uncertain
No funding was announced in the 2024/25 Budget for the Federal Government’s Mobile Blackspot Program and the future of the (MBSp) remains unknown despite...
Beauty Bugs and Stamps. Spot Ferntree Gully’s new Mural
Beauty, Stamps and some creepy crawlies have burst onto the Ferntree Gully mural scene as a result of a collaborative street art project.
These...
National Reconciliation Week comes back
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is from 27 May to 3 June every year, like other parts of Australia, many events are going on across...
A feast for funds to support refugees
Refugee Week begins on 16 June this year. At this time we must recognise that many people from across the world, who live in...
National Reconciliation Week comes back
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is from 27 May to 3 June every year, like other parts of Australia, many events are going on across...
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Yarra Ranges Council’s advice on preparing for a heatwave
With consistent hot weather hitting the Yarra Ranges this summer and more still to come, Yarra Ranges Council has the following advice for local...
