News
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School zones return from Monday, school buses to return as normal
Drivers are urged to take care as Yarra Valley school zone speed limits will be in place again on Monday 31 January as school returns.…
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Former Healesville Sanctuary zookeeper receives OAM for environmental conservation efforts
Kevin would like to acknowledge and pay his respects to the Wurunderji Elders past and present of the Kulin Nation, on whose traditional country we…
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Voices of Casey launches for federal election
Yarra Valley residents have joined an online information night to learn about the Voices Of Casey group which has launched its campaign to find an…
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Uncovering unmarked graves in Yarra Glen
The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (GMCT), who looks after the management of the historic Yarra Glen Cemetery, is seeking community input in uncovering any potential…
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Lilydale pop up vaccination clinic
Yarra Valley families looking for a children vaccination clinic can utilise a pop up clinic this weekend in Lilydale. Lilydale Primary School will host a…
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Researching the Yarra River’s ‘poor’ water quality forecasts
A research project may be the key in changing the EPA’s summer water quality forecast along the Yarra River from ‘poor’. During the summer, the…
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Vic Emergency advises thunderstorm threat is reduced
Vic Emergency has announced the severe thunderstorm warning for Greater Melbourne has been cancelled, with the threat considered reduced as of 9.34am. This followed a…
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Guy, Crozier call for elective surgery to resume
There have been fresh calls for the State Government to restart elective surgeries as hundreds of Victorians are in desperate need of healthcare. Since Thursday…
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Healesville CoRE announced as Yarra Ranges’ Environmental Achiever
Community sustainable energy group Healesville CoRE has been honoured with this year’s Environmental Achiever Award from the Yarra Ranges Council’s Australia Day Awards. The group…
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Extreme heat warning issued for Australia Day
Vic Emergency has issued an extreme heat warning as of 8.18am 26 January, predicting the temperature to reach a scorching 35 degrees for Australia Day.…
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Ambulance Victoria volunteer honoured with Australia Day medal
When Ian Dunell moved to Kinglake and the opportunity arose to join a volunteer Ambulance Victoria response unit, he jumped at the chance, something that…
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Defib donation to save lives
A new public 24 hour defibrillator is now available in Yarra Glen to be used in times of emergency thanks to a local Good SAM…