News
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Farmers urged to improve security to deter crime theft
Yarra Valley farmers are being urged to improve the security on their properties to deter potential thieves from stealing valuable livestock, machinery or tools. Crime…
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Victorian Government announce region-specific deer control plan
High-priority waterways, national parks and reserves in the Yarra Ranges will be targeted for deer control as a part of Victoria’s first region-specific deer control…
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Healesville Playgroup still without answers
Healesville parents are still looking for answers following the indefinite suspension on a local playgroup run by Eastern Health. Every Friday, families would meet at…
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Bike safety program expanded
Students in the Yarra Ranges and the Dandenong Ranges from grade 1 to year 8 will have access to the State Government Bike Ed program…
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HICCI welcomes easter donation and encourages others to reach out for support
Hicci has welcomed a generous donation of Easter eggs from regular supporter, James, who often provides goods to the organisation. Executive Officer Alison Gomers said…
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Responsibility of riding to school made fun
Getting to ride to school has many benefits for primary school students, something St Richard’s in Kilsyth likes to encourage when it can. That’s why…
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Virtual consultation for storm affected Yarra Ranges residents
Insurance Council of Australia and recovery officers from Yarra Ranges Council are hosting virtual one-on-one consultations for Yarra Ranges residents affected by the 2021 June…
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Coldstream Primary School the top school for reading in 2021 NAPLAN
Coldstream Primary School has scored exceptionally in the 2021 NAPLAN testing. Grade three and five from the school in 2021 had the highest percentages of…
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Casey electorate volunteers honoured
Two HICCI volunteers have been honoured with a Special Recognition Certificate for the 2021 Casey Volunteer Awards by MP Tony Smith. John Robinson and Marilyn…
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Black spur closed for five days
The Department of Transport has advised of upcoming road improvement works for the Black Spur, Maroondah Highway around Narbethong. Works are scheduled from Monday 28…
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Coldstream low sensory vax clinic
EACH will be running a low-sensory Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Coldstream from Thursday 31 March to Friday 1 April. The clinic will operate from Coldstream…
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Fire Danger Period to end in Yarra Ranges
Fire restrictions will be lifting in the Yarra Ranges LGA from 1am Monday 4 April as the Fire Danger Period is lifted. Local CFA crews…