News
-
Preparing the Ranges for bushfire season
With the arrival of a bushfire season that is forecast to be particularly potent in the Yarra Ranges, preparation is key to protecting the local…
-
A raffle for Healesville SES
Every Christmas the Healesville SES runs a fundraising raffle to assist with purchasing much needed equipment to keep the community safe, and this year is…
-
Healesville celebrates Christmas season
Healesville will be buzzing on Thursday 4 December as traders stay open late for the annual Christmas Twilight Shopping Night, a relaxed summer evening of…
-
What to do about a number two in the Yarra Ranges National Park
The Yarra Ranges National Park is an amazing place for camping and hiking – but are you prepared for when nature calls? 19 November was…
-
Yarra Glen CFA spreads festive cheer
Mark your calendars! The Yarra Glen CFA is once again preparing for their beloved annual tradition: the Santa Run on Christmas Eve, 24 December. Starting…
-
Study finds oversight, accountability and transparency lacking in global wildlife trade
A new study by researchers from universities and research institutions across Australia, the United States, Europe and South America has expressed concern about the lack…
-
New Liberal leader welcomed by Eildon MP
The Victorian Liberal Party has seen its third change in leadership in under 12 months but this time, in a historic step, a woman is…
-
Police say preparation and prevention key ahead of fire season
With the Fire Danger Period imminent for the Yarra Ranges, local police are urging residents to be prepared and aware of the dangers of fire…
-
Winter Shelter network continues to grow
Stable One welcomed people passionate about the plight of homeless people from around the country over the weekend for a conference on the benefits of…
-
Yarra Valley Water urging people to get fire ready
With fire danger season arriving, Yarra Valley Water is urging Yarra Ranges residents in grass fire and bushfire-prone areas to include a water supply in…
-
Driving change to reduce trauma
Eastern Region Division Two Highway Patrol is increasing its focus on high-risk driving behaviours in the Yarra Ranges through intelligence-led operations, a dedicated road crime…
-
Scent-Sational – Healesville’s dingos display natural predatory behaviours
This soggy start to spring hasn’t dampened the mood of Healesville Sanctuary’s dingoes with Jedda and Waltani relishing the wet weather and surprisingly not smelling…












