Wandin carjacking
A woman has suffered minor injuries after fighting off a trio of attempted carjackers in Wandin North in the early hours of Friday 31...
SES targeted by graffiti vandals
Upper Yarra SES has been targeted by vandals, who continue to tag the property of the emergency service in Wesburn with obscene images.
Upper Yarra...
baby goats welcomed to Chocolaterie
Locals were shocked and appalled to learn that Yarra Valley Chocolaterie’s beloved goats had been stolen on Christmas.
And while Nelly, Fudgy and Vanilla are...
Support for wildlife
Several multicultural community groups have banded together to support Zoos Victoria’s Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund, raising $29,879.
The funds raised will go towards Zoos Victoria's...
VicForests eyes logging coupe in Warburton
A group of Yarra Valley residents have held community meetings to voice their concerns regarding potential new logging coupes in Warburton, which they fear...
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...
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Tips for saving on back to school costs
Now Christmas is over, families are bracing for the hefty costs that come with outfitting children for the new academic year.
From clothing and supplies...
