News
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Deadline extended for Entrepreneur and Innovation Program
Yarra Ranges Council has extended the application deadline for their Entrepreneur and Innovation Program, so you now have until June 9 to apply. If you…
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Big business and property owners hit
The Victorian Government’s 2023/24 Budget release aims to pay off some of the state’s debt, with the introduction of a Covid Debt Repayment Plan. A…
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Social housing support announced in budget not expected to reach the Yarra Ranges, local service says
The Yarra Ranges is not expected to see the benefits of a funding boost to social housing announced in the recent state budget, a local…
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Battery goes live at link
A 108 kilowatt battery has been installed at the Healesville Community Link as part of the Active Energy Precints Project, in collaboration with Yarra Ranges…
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Mount Evelyn wildlife shelter nursing sick koala
A sick koala is receiving veterinary care at a Mount Evelyn based wildlife shelter after being found in the greater Woori Yallock area on Saturday…
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RACV urge Victorians to heat homes safely this winter
With winter arriving next week, Victorians will be turning on their home heating after months of inactivity. While your heating may be working well, there…
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2023/24 Victorian state budget handed down
The 2023 Victorian state budget has focused on reducing spending in the shadow of ballooning debt across the state, as the government has funded election…
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Environmental groups survey
Environmental groups statewide carried out large action on Saturday 20 May ahead of the Timber Harvesting Safety Zones amendment that is coming into place. Citizen…
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A lifetime of artistry
Renowned Yarra Valley artist Jane Fitzherberbet will have her life’s work celebrated in an exhibition at The Memo in June. A career spanning five decades…
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Rare Australian Grayling supported by river release
Upper Yarra residents may have noticed that the Birrarung (Yarra) River was flowing strongly in recent weeks, with a water release having started on Wednesday…
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Faster NBN now available in Yarra Glen
Eligible residential homes and businesses in Yarra Glen can now connect to faster internet speeds through the nbn® Fibre Connect program. Fibre to the Premises…
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Solid start for Bushfire planning group
Core stakeholders in the Healesville Community Emergency Group (HCEG) sub-group for Bushfire management met on Wednesday 17 May to begin the development of a bushfire…