News
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Voice for the generations
Yarra Ranges Council hosted an in-person event for National Reconciliation Week, with a packed live theatre at The Memo with powerful Indigenous keynote speakers, interviews,…
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Cuppa for Cancer at Mont De Lancey
Mont De Lancey’s Historic Homestead hosted a Cuppa for Cancer event on Thursday 1 June in support of the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea initiative.…
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Bittersweet Irish farewell
A well known Irish dance teacher will finish up her time in the Yarra Valley after many years of teaching in the community, the school’s…
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Myers Creek gets quick response for felled tree
SES and other emergency services sprang into action over the weekend at Myers Creek Road in Healesville on from around 11.30 am Sunday 5 May…
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Warburton Primary School impresses local gardeners
Members of the Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club (UYVGC) headed out to Warburton Primary School on Monday 22 May to get a look at their…
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Native timber harvesting to be shut down from 2024
The timber industry is reeling after the Victorian Government brought forward the transition away from native forestry logging to 1 January 2024 from the initial…
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$1 billion in the budget for State Electricity Commission
The Victorian Government is attempting to drive down power bills and invest in renewable energy options through the return of the State Electricity Commission (SEC).…
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New research examines young people’s role in natural disasters
New research from Victoria University, in partnership with Youth Affairs Council Victoria, has found young people are eager to assist during times of natural disaster…
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Fairwork Commission announces increase to minimum and award wages
Some of the lowest-earning Australians will receive a wage increase from 1 July, after the FairWork Commission announced an increase to minimum and award wages.…
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Winter wine returns for Shortest Lunch
It’s time to gather your friends, family and even fur babies, because the beloved winter wine festival, Shortest Lunch, is returning to the Yarra Valley next…
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Healesville take on league newcomers
The Women’s team took on the winless Monbulk this week with a dominant performance from start to finish. Healesville piled on six unanswered goals in…
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Yarra Glen head over the Spur
Round 6 saw Yarra Glen travel to Alexandra to take on the top 3 Rebels outfit. Alex started with a number of slick forward entries…