2022 State election non-voters to be fined
Infringement notices will be sent this week to over 220,000 Victorians who either didn’t respond to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC’s) request for an...
Upper Yarra volunteer groups grateful
Volunteer groups across the Casey electorate have received grants from local MP Aaron Violi to help support their efforts.
The grants aim to help groups...
Brigades stay diligent through winter
Winter is upon the Yarra Valley and CFA Brigades across the region continue to train though the colder months of the year.
Yarra Glen...
A path to making change
A local advocacy group came together this week for Refugee Week to highlight the need for change.
Casey Grandmothers for Refugees gathered earlier this...
Election promises come to fruition in Eildon
The Eildon electorate has three community groups that have received confirmation that they will receive the funding promised to them at the 2022 State...
Dine and Shine farewelled for now
The Healesville Library’s last Dine and Shine event for the season was held on Thursday 22 June, with a theme inspired by the winter...
How to reduce smoke pollution from your property this winter
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging residents to do what they can to reduce smoke from their property this winter.
Wood heaters can create smoke pollution...
Sheep graziers warned to protect livestock
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned local livestock owners to protect their animals from Friday through to Saturday due to the expectedly poor weather...
Fragments of Experience to delight the eye
Artist Stephen Glover is set to present his exhibit “Fragments of Experience” from Saturday 1 July until Sunday 6 August at the Yering...
Nurses get the nod
Two registered nurses in Healesville have been nominated for the Victorian Rural Health Awards set to take place on June 27 this year.
Both...
Vale Gordon Chapman AM
A long-standing community member and advocate for our strong local horticulture industry has been farewelled.
Gordon Chapman AM died at age 91 on 7 June...
Rainbow trout stock in preparation for school holidays
The Victorian Fisheries Authority has stocked “ready to catch” rainbow trout into lakes around Knox and the Yarra Ranges.
Fish storing is funded by...