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A cultural burn took place at Spadonis Reserve as part of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Firsticks Program. Cultural burning is a cultural fire practice used…

Football Premier Division Seniors: Emerald 13.11.89 def Officer 6.12.48; Monbulk 8.7.55 def Woori Yallock 7.6.48; Upwey-Tecoma 9.7.61 def Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.6.60; Wandin 18.19.127 def Healesville 5.4.34;…

The Victorian Government has made a pair of public transport announcements ahead of the 2025/26 Victorian Budget. From 1 January 2026, kids under 18 will…

RSPCA Victoria reported a surge of 800 horse-related animal cruelty reports as some owners failed to provide enough food amid an unusually dry 12 month…

The theme of National Reconciliation Week this year is Bridging Now to Next. Yarra Ranges Council also invited First Nations guests to The Memo, Healesville,…

Healeville resident Shane Porter’s dog Moji was hit by an e-scooter again on Tuesday 13 May. Mr Porter said it was the same e-scooter rider…

PRECEDE: Helmeted Honeyeaters return to Cardinia for the first time since Ash Wednesday bushfires. Gazette journalist Afraa Kori reports it’s a dream come true for…

A State Memorial Service to celebrate the life of The Honourable Dr Race Mathews will be held at 11.30 am on Friday 23 May at…

Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the guidelines for the 2026 Annual Grant, which will be open for application on 2 June, closing mid-July. Each year, Yarra…

Community members can test their home to make sure they’re getting the most out of their energy and water use, with free kits available at…

Yarra Ranges Council has refreshed its Special Rate and Charge Scheme policy at the Tuesday 13 May council meeting. Special charges have become more important…

The Badger Creek and District Men’s Shed members farewelled their youngest member, Kai Goodman (19) on Monday 12 May. Kai is moving to Melbourne and…