News
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Junior volunteers get a taste of firefighting
A group of aspiring young firefighters are putting in the time to learn new skills and understand the vital role of our local brigades all…
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Rick Nugent takes on top role in emergency management
A former Yellingbo local has officially started a new role, leading the way in Victoria’s emergency response. Rick Nugent APM started a five-year term as…
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Hopes to save family home
An amendment discussed at the Tuesday 12 September Yarra Council meeting to Council’s Planning Scheme could help a local family return to their home if…
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Encouraging girls to get active
Recognising the reduction in how many girls participate in sport once they reach their teen years, Inspiro Community Health is launching a school holiday program…
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Controversial Coldstream planning permit passed by Yarra Ranges Council
A planning permit application for a multi-million dollar dwelling in Coldstream has been approved by Yarra Ranges Councillors after a lengthy debate at the Tuesday…
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Give a shoutout to a young person in the Celebrating YOUth Awards
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to take notice of young people doing great things for our community, and nominate them for the Celebrating…
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Join this coffee catch up if you need support for living with dementia
Yarra Ranges Council arranged a coffee catch up event to help residents who have questions about finding support for living with dementia, as it is…
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Students shine in production
Healesville Primary School successfully brought down the curtain of a fabulous production on 13 September. About 200 students and 12 teachers alongside parents were involved…
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Celtic Rhythms inspire
Yarra Ranges Irish dance students recently got the chance to see professional dancers up close in a workshop by a world renowned Irish company. Victorian…
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Smashing cricket boundaries
This year Hoddles Creek cricket club and home of ‘the mighty wombats’ has introduced its first ever women’s side. With 11 registered players so far,…
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Kids help with cleaning up our town
No Reason 4 Rubbish (NR4R) successfully wrapped up its cleaning-up event on 10 September. 15 kids enthusiastically donned their cleaning-up hi vis vests and gloves…
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Stringomania concert sure to delight
Stringmania Camp is returning to Arrabri Lodge in Warburton for its 8th annual camp and will be presenting a public concert ‘A Festival of Strings’…