Recognising their efforts
The Shire of Yarra Ranges recognised the efforts of a number of citizens on Australia Day for their community efforts above and beyond...
Certificate of...
A community leader
Kilsyth resident Mike O’Meara received the Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership by Yarra Ranges Council.
Mr O’Meara has spent years working...
Top honours for show
Yarra Ranges Council’s Citizen of the Year for 2020 is president of the Lilydale Agricultural and Horticulture Society, Paul Tripp.
Mr Tripp, through his involvement...
A fair go for all
Reverend Margaret Blair has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her service to the Uniting Church in Australia. Ms Blair served...
Rebuilding stronger
Marysville resident Tony Thompson has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service to the local community.
Mr Thompson survived Black Saturday...
A lifetime of service to the community
Warburton legend Dick Leith was recognised for a lifetime of service to his community at the Yarra Ranges 2020 Australia Day Awards ceremony on...
Police primed for Australia Day long weekend
As many Victorians prepare to unwind with family and friends for the Australia Day long weekend, Victoria Police is preparing to field a highly-visible...
Young writer’s play on the way
At the age of 15 Zoe Hendriks began writing her original play 63 Results unaware that a year later she would be directing the...
Support for Victoria’s wildlife and biodiversity
Premier Dan Andrews and Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio visited Healesville Sanctuary this morning to announce that the Andrews Labor Government is taking immediate...
Packing heat above your meat probably not a good idea
Yarra Ranges CIU are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred in Blackburn Rd, Mooroolbark earlier this morning on 22 January.
It is alleged a 35-year-old...
Rodeo fun in the valley
Yarra Glen was a sight for cowboys, bucking broncos and mullets on Saturday as visitors took to the Yarra Valley Rodeo on Saturday 18...
Fires hit close to the heart
The devastation of the recent bushfires in Victoria and NSW has affected us all.
People have suffered the loss of homes, stock and water and...