Yarra Ranges Council seeking new members for Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee
Yarra Ranges Council is looking for volunteer community representatives to be part of the Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee for 2024.
The following positions are available:
Two...
A letter from the Chief Fire Officer
Reducing bushfire risk to protect life, property and the environment is at the heart of what Forest Fire Management Victoria does.
That’s why we’re...
Wayapa for Wellbeing marks its launch
The Wayapa for Wellbeing workshop program was launched at Healesville Library on Saturday 21 October.
The event marked the beginning of the Wayapa for Wellbeing...
Community members plead for transport services to stay
Yarra Ranges Council deliberated on proposed changes to their Healthy Ageing Services at the Tuesday 24 October Council meeting with an initial view to...
Riverfest brings it
Yarra Valley has played part host to the first-ever Birrarung Riverfest this year, celebrating the Yarra River from 24 September (World River’s Day) to...
Rise in lithium-ion battery fires a reminder to store and use safely and check...
With the recent fire at the Eastern Golf Club in Yering revealed to have been caused by lithium-ion batteries charging in the storage area...
Dinner at Darron’s celebrates 18 years
Dinner at Darron’s celebrated its 18th anniversary on Tuesday 17 October.
Dinner at Darron’s was the brainchild of Marilyn King who thought the community needed...
New equipment to save locals and firefighters
Yarra Glen Fire Brigade has prepared for bushfire season with new equipment.
The brigade purchased three new thermal imaging cameras through the Stronger Communities Program....
Friendly Rivalry
Saturday was the start of the 2023/24 Pennant Season with Healesville Bowling Club's first match being against their old rival Warburton at Warburton.
Over...
Forest Fire Management Victoria bolstered ahead of potentially fiery summer
Fire season draws nearer with each passing day, but for Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) the preparation for the next fire season starts as...
‘Disrespectful’ vandals target Welcome to Healesville sign
Healesville resident Maria Konecsny was shocked when she saw a message from one of her private messenger group mates saying the ‘welcome to Healesville’...
‘Changes everything:’ Insurance costs posing challenge for Australians
After two of Rose Ryan-Jones’ friends lost their homes due to fire in the space of 12 months, she decided to check her insurance...
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Lyrebird College wants to raise awareness and acceptance of autism
Lyrebird College had a special day to raise awareness and acceptance of autism on Friday 19 April as April is the national autism acceptance...
