News
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Coldstream Pump Track design chosen
The design has been chosen for the Coldstream Pump Track following a large community response to the voting. Some 271 votes were submitted, with a…
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The Suburban Rail Loop to be shelved if Liberals are elected in November
The 90-kilometre suburban rail loop will be shelved if elected the Victorian Liberal Party gets into government in November, a move which would scuttle connecting…
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Healesville resident wants to raise awareness for disability in the Yarra Ranges
Healesville resident Noel Robinson has a form of glaucoma, where the nerve connecting to the eye is damaged and causes him near blindness, and is…
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Police hunt for car wash thief
Healesville Police are requesting assistance from the public to identify this male. On Friday 15 July, $4500 damage was caused to the coin machine at…
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Kangaroo hops up to her heart check
Staying calm is the key to undergoing an accurate heart check, which is particularly important for one of Healesville Sanctuary’s resident Kangaroos. Eight-year-old Merle has…
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Women come together to reset and restore
Yarra Ranges women have gathered to rejuvenate their wellbeing and reconnect with nature through a Voices of Women special event The Reset and Restore Workshop…
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Community facilities to get upgrades for disaster preparedness
Works will soon begin on making Yarra Ranges Council community facilities more energy efficient and ready for disaster following state and federal funding. The Memo…
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Victoria launches first Youth Strategy
The Victorian State Government has launched its first Youth Strategy to support young people and their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The $600 million initiative…
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Red Nose Day fundraising for growing number of grieving parents
For the thousands of parents who grieve the death of a baby or young child each year in Australia, finding ways to offer support and…
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Yarra Valley RSL branches comemorate Vietnam Veterans Day in Yarra Glen
Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans came together on Sunday 14 August at a service in Yarra Glen to remember and commemorate the sacrifice of their comrades,…
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Phone users urged to ignore ‘Hi Mum’ text scam
Victoria Police Cybercrime Squad detectives are investigating a series of reports of an emerging text messaging scam targeting parents, by pretending to be a child…
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New home of adventure for Year 9 students
The School for Student Leadership’s Don Valley campus officially opened on Thursday 11 August and is set to provide an unforgettable experience for Year 9…