McAllister back in court
A Yarra Ranges Councillor has successfully fought her own shire’s prosecution over tree removal without a permit.
Councillor Fiona McAllister said on 11 September that...
Birds back in the wild
Two of Australia’s most impressive birds of prey have been released back into the wild, thanks to some quick thinking by the veterinary team...
Rates review
The State Government is welcoming feedback on the council rates system.
An independent panel is reviewing all aspects of Victoria’s local government rating system to...
Medieval movie in the forest
Warburton’s Redwood Forest will soon become a scene of sword wielding knights as a short film project is filmed on the location in October.
A...
Painting portraits with the mayor
Yarra Glen Primary School students embraced the spirit of Not the Archies by sitting down with Yarra Ranges Mayor Tony Stevenson to paint his...
Cire tops training provider award
Cire Services has been named the top community training provider in Victoria, at the Victorian Department of Education and Training’s 65th Anniversary Victorian Training...
Making a difference in the community
The Victoria State Emergency Service Marysville Unit is currently recruiting new members and will host a member induction night on Tuesday 1 October for...
The Round-up
First ANPR car on the road
Unauthorised drivers in the Yarra Ranges will find it much harder to flout the law with the addition of...
Logging protests come to an end
An environmentalist group that halted logging operations in an act of protest has been removed by police.
One member of Forest Conservation Victoria (FCV) suspended...
Koala-ty care
The koalas at Healesville Sanctuary are showing a healthy approach to weight management, thanks to a new tool their keepers are using.
The new device...
Early day for dads
Work boots, hi-vis vests, jeans, suits and a whole lot of fatherhood filled the gym at Brigid’s Catholic Primary School in Healesville for its...
VicRoads wrong number
A recent sign swap has left some Yarra Valley road users scratching their heads as they enter Yellingbo as VicRoads admits the wrong community...
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Unpredictability and uncertainty of life
Gardens are filling up with colour, trees are wearing their spring green and the birds are returning.
But despite some warm days promising the...
