News
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Could CCTV have caught war memorial vandals?
The damage done to the Seville War Memorial could have been caught on CCTV if a promised camera had been installed. Cameras were pledged for…
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Crime increases in Yarra Ranges but still falls below Victorian average
Despite crime in the Yarra Ranges increasing in the past year, it still falls well below the Victorian average. According to the Crime Statistics Agency’s…
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Gather ye Clans!
On the lands of the Wurundjeri, Clan MacLennan hosted the Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival for 2025, with a day filled with heavy games,…
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Reminder of autumn fire risk and being prepared
The early autumn bushfire which burned 40 hectares after rapidly doubling in size in Montrose is a stark reminder of the continued risk of fire…
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Support for Yarra Ranges’ CCTV network grows
State and local politicians have expressed their support for the CCTV network in Yarra Ranges, with many calling for increased collaboration to improve community safety.…
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Anko glass flip pickle jar recalled
Glass jar with two compartments designed for storing fruit or vegetables in liquid have been recalled. The affected product, Anko glass flip pickle jar, can…
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Join us for this pilates-tic cause
A pilates instructor and her client are pulling together to host a special pilates session for a good cause. Yarra Valley-based pilates instructor Vicky Kamakaris…
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Creative writing workshops for people with autism
Healesville-based authors are calling people with autism to participate in a series of writing workshops they are hosting. Auti-magination successfully taught creative writing skills to…
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Prepare for severe weather
Severe weather from thunderstorms, heavy rain to strong winds is expected across Yarra Ranges later today (20 March). These conditions can increase the risk of…
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Looking after Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges Council crews have been busy, making the community spaces better every day. Across Ryrie Ward, the crews recently completed the following works. Yarra…
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Two events combine in one again
Two different events are returning to Healesville Coronation Park on the same day. Healesville Homegrown Food Fair and Community Voices in the Park will be…
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Old Mt Slide Road planned burn heads-up
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that the Toolangi – Old Mt Slide Road planned burn, located at 35km south…