Fifth rate rise in a row
Mortgage holders will see yet another rate rise, with the RBA announcing another rise in the cash rate target for the fifth month in...
Melba Highway included in road blitz
The Melba Highway and Warburton Highway will undergo repairs as part of the State Government's major regional road maintenance blitz.
Residents have previously been...
Meeting secured to discuss an urgent care service for Healesville
Services for Healesville Hospital Action Group (SHHAG) has been successful in securing a meeting to discuss the case for a Healesville Urgent Care Centre...
Tributes pour in for Queen Elizabeth II
For 70 years Queen Elizabeth II reigned with strength and grace and in the mourning of her death, Yarra Ranges residents have honoured her...
Concerns for cost-of-living rises impact on suicide rates
Desperate times are facing many Australian families due to the cost-of-living pressures, and higher rates of mental health crises are being seen as a...
Report reveals organisation is unable to keep up with surging triple zero calls
On Saturday 3 September a review of the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority — the body handling triple zero calls — was revealed, showing the...
Now’s the time to prepare your emergency plan
Now spring is upon us, Yarra Ranges residents are being reminded to get prepared and create their emergency plans.
Australian Red Cross Divisional Operations Officer...
Major changes proposed for Yarra Ranges kerbside bin collections
Yarra Ranges Council is proposing changes for kerbside rubbish pick ups in line with the new state government waste policy.
From October next year, more...
Rise in wildlife deaths on Yarra Ranges roads
During winter there has been an increased number of dead and injured wildlife on Yarra Ranges roads.
Between 1 June to 31 August 2021, 460...
Echidnas board the love train at Healesville Sanctuary
The echidnas at Healesville Sanctuary are forming a love train in the hope of finding a potential mate.
Waddling closely behind one another with...
Council spotlights dads as carers
As part of a reference group of dads and carers in the Yarra Ranges, Upwey father-of-one Heath Pawley contributed to designs, messaging and concepts...
Kinglake childcare educator announced as finalists in search for Australia’s best early childhood educators...
A Kinglake early childhood educator has been named as one of nine finalists in the 2022 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards in...
