Increasing activity on the horizon for the Hills
“A healthy community equals a happy community, and that’s what we’re all about,”
The words of Yarra Ranges Councillor Andrew Fullagar sang true at...
Badger Creek Hall needs locals’ participation
Locals are invited to share ideas for the future of Badger Creek Hall, especially its proposed Centenary in February 2025 at 10am on Thursday...
Spot the platypus
Landcare groups have united for the iconic platypus and invite the community to come learn how to spot the elusive mammal.
Grassroots citizen scientists...
Council unanimous for health
Health and wellbeing are on the Yarra Ranges council agenda with progress and updates emerging as mostly positive.
Councillors unanimously endorsed its Active Recreation...
Yarra Ranges residents saving with solar
Community members across Yarra Ranges are saving money on their electricity and living lighter on the earth, with the 100th solar system installed through...
Healesville veterans’ hearing made a priority for health week
Healesville's Returned and Services League (RSL) organised a free hearing check event on 10 October to support veterans in getting the health support they...
Enjoying the moment of helping others while learning something new
Some of Mount Lilydale Mercy College's Year 9 students travelled to Healesville to lend a hand at the Nicholas Timms Retreat House on Wednesday...
Better safe than sorry
An event for tips on bushfire mitigation is coming to Healesville.
Bushfire Resilient Design and Management Options for Rural Properties will take place...
Yarra Ranges Council endorse Grants for Community recommendations for 2024
Yarra Ranges councillors have unanimously agreed with the recommendations for the 2024 Grants for Community program at the Tuesday 10 October Council meeting.
$500,000 is...
New data highlights alarming cervical screening knowledge gap in regional Victoria
Cancer Council Victoria is reminding regional Victorian women and people with a cervix about the importance of regular cervical screening, as new research...
Coldstream reptile owner charged with cruelty offences
A Coldstream woman has been charged with 14 animal cruelty offences after she was allegedly caught keeping several varieties of native reptiles in poor...
Arrests target youth gangs, organised crime in outer east
Police have arrested 26 people linked to youth gangs and organised crime including a man from Croydon North and woman from Healesville.
A series...
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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...
