News
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Be weary of hot vehicles and machinery sparking grass fires
CFA has warned Victorians to avoid driving vehicles, farm machinery, mowers and motorbikes through dry grass in coming weeks as conditions heat up and vegetation…
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Large community grants opening soon
The Yarra Ranges Council Community Led Recovery Grants – Large Project Grants are opening up soon, offering funding up to $60,000 to implement larger projects…
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Seville Pony Club trials fundraise for floods
The muchly anticipated Seville Pony Club annual horse trials return on the weekend of 4 and 5 February, with an extra focus on fundraising efforts…
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Ensure your pool’s safe this summer
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is urging current or potential pool owners to check practitioners are registered when looking to install pools and pool fencing. The VBA’s…
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Would you like to join the audience for the ABC’s Q&A?
The ABC is looking for locals who’d like to join ABC TV’s Q+A audience Monday 13 February live from 9.30pm. A panel of decision makers…
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Yarra Valley homes swarmed by pesky bug
Yarra Valley residents awoke to find swarms of pesky little bug on their doorsteps, window sills and all through the house in the past week.…
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Police investigate decades old river dumped vehicle
Yarra Glen police are investigating the discovery of a submerged vehicle which was found in the Yarra River on Thursday 12 January. What remains of…
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Warning to slow down for emergency vehicles
Crews from the Badger Creek, Healesville and Hillcrest CFAs put out a burn-off that grew a bit too fierce by Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road on…
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Online program to help Yarra Ranges creatives
A free professional development course is on offer for Yarra Valley artists to expand their learnings and craft. The ArtsACTION program organised by not-for-profit Jumpleads…
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Yarra Glen and Healesville top property investment areas
Yarra Glen and Healesville have been listed in Victoria’s top 20 investment-grade suburbs where buyers have a negotiating edge. The top 20 has been found…
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Healesville resident Elly Hanrahan’s key points of UN climate conference
Back in November last year, Healesville resident Elly Hanrahan met some of the world’s most important decision-makers at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference…
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Open your heart to a retired greyhound
Yarra Valley residents who’re looking to open their hearts to a retired greyhound can attend a three day adoption weekend commencing from tomorrow. The popular…