News
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Severe fire in Healesville
A house in Healesville went up in flames around 3pm on Thursday 30 May. Eight CFA units including Healesville, Yarra Glen, Coldstream and Badger Creek…
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Yarra Ranges resident frustrated at police’s inaction
A Yarra Ranges landlord was frustrated when he heard news about Victoria Police’s most recent tactic to identify illegal tobacconists after his alleged experience of…
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Get ready for severe weather
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe weather warning for damaging winds and heavy rainfall for people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West,…
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More trees coming to Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) announced its Tree Canopy Strategy (TCS) set up after the community consultation. The TCS aims to conserve and enhance Yarra Ranges’…
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Missing melanomas has SunSmart urging Victorians to check their skin
SunSmart urges Victorians to check their skin as new data from the Victorian Population Health Survey (VPHS) shows fewer than one in two Victorians (44…
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Local libraries closed for late CEO’s memorial service
Local Your Library branches in the Outer East will be closed for a period on Thursday 30 May. Libraries will be closed form 9am to…
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Restoration of Healesville Primary School Memorial Gates
The Victorian Government confirmed that Healesville RSL will receive a $5000 grant to restore the Memorial Gates at Healesville Primary School. In approximately 1942, Healesville…
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SES calls for sustained funding
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) started a campaign to appeal to the Victorian Government to establish sustained funding. The campaign marked its launch with a…
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Conflicted opinions between community and council regarding Lilydale Road
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) recently handed down that they will not include the change of the angle of park bays and the modification of the…
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Five decades of unwavering legal support and assistance celebrated
Over five decades Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) has been a steadfast presence for those seeking legal support. Celebrating 50 years of service to the…
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Small businesses invited to free advisory event
Small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Yarra Ranges are invited to attend a free advisory event on business fundamentals and an introduction to wellbeing…
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Victoria Police putting spotlight on drinking and driving during the day
One in five drink drivers fined in Victoria was caught during daylight hours. New Victoria Police analysis also reveals half of detections were on a…