A group of Healesville book lovers pulled together to establish a small Library in the town.
Ferny Creek resident, Coen Pearson has already established himself as a leader in environmental conservation, earning Yarra Ranges Council’s Young Environmental Achiever of the Year…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531455 St Brigid’s Primary School staff and students have arrived back with a smile in the first week of the 2026 school year. From…
On Thursday 22 January, hundreds of locals flocked to Queens Park for Healesville Connect’s annual Twilight Picnic. It was smiles galore as attendees of all ages cheered on a cacophony…
Yarra Ranges Council’s Citizen of the Year Award goes to wildlife warrior Emma Sullivan. Having run the Wattle Wildlife Shelter in the Dandenong Ranges for many years, which provides a…
Montrose Township Group have been crowned Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year. Bestowed the honour for the council’s Australia Day Civic Awards, the group have been active in…
One of the Yarra River’s most determined protectors, Gordon Buller, received the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for the Australia Day Civic Awards. Mr Buller was recognised for his tireless commitment…
A dedicated Hills community volunteer has been recognised for his long-standing commitment to connection, wellbeing and inclusion. Mr Heath Pawley was set to receive the Ian De La Rue Award…
The concerning rise of misogynistic behaviour among young men has been brought to the fore as school returns in the Yarra Ranges for 2026. It’s a trend documented by many…
Councillor Jim Child has called on the Yarra Ranges Council for a formal investigation into a reverse vending machine over beliefs it may be breaching its permit conditions. The O’Shannassy…
What started as a small way of reducing food and flower waste going to landfill evolved into something far beyond Patrick Natoli’s expectations. Co-founder and president of the Montrose Community…
A power outage in Coldstream affecting 143 customers is yet to be remedied after being reported at 5.41pm on Tuuesday 27 january. Ausnet initially expected a response team to arrive…
