News
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Help Yarra Ranges Council design Healesville’s future
The Healesville and valley communities are being encouraged to share their thoughts and vision about how the town should look and be experienced in 20…
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Yarra Ranges Council moves toward final stage of Storm and Pandemic Recovery
The Yarra Ranges Municipal Recovery Plan (MRPv3) is nearing its conclusion as the council wraps up its recovery efforts from the devastating storms of 2021…
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Australian-first survey targets the role of local papers
Political leaders across Victoria are being asked their views on the importance of local newspapers and their ongoing sustainability as part of an Australia-first research…
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Seeking witnesses of alleged assault in Healesville
Healesville Police are seeking witnesses or dash cam footage to an alleged assault on Don Road, Healesville, at approximately 6.45pm on 11 March. Two male…
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Event to support local businesses and community groups
Over the last weekend between 14 and 16 March, Big 4 Yarra Valley Caravan Park was crowded with Essential Caravans and their owners. Essential Caravan…
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Journalism integrity under threat from easily formed ‘news websites’
Revelations that a digital news publication might have affiliate links with Climate 200 has brought about a reminder of the necessity of truly independent news…
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Healesville small businesses closing down
Walking along the main street of Healesville, it’s getting easier to see either empty buildings or signs of closing-down businesses. Crumbz has turned into an…
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Responses from Healesville Living and Learning Centre regarding Oonah redevelopment issue
The final rumour related to the Oonah Aboriginal Health And Community Services (Oonah) redevelopment plan was that it would take over the Healesville Living and…
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Candidates debate strategy, funding, and long-term responsibility
Strategy, funding, sustainability, long term maintenance and who exactly is responsible? Week four of the Star Mail campaign continues to explore and determine the value…
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Victorian Government to tighten bail laws and ban machetes
The Victorian Government is seeking to address concerns from communities about serious crime with changes to laws regarding bail and machetes. Bail reform will seek…
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Adventure Dog returns
Adventure Dog is back to Wandin Park Estate on Sunday 6 April with an inaugural program for dog lovers who won’t be able to participate. …
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Yarra Ranges Council put advocacy items to MAV, ALGA
Yarra Ranges Council have finalised what issues of state and national significance in the shire can be put forward for consideration at the upcoming Municipal…