News
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Yarra Ranges to support communities out of native logging
Upper Yarra communities will be supported by the Yarra Ranges Council through Victoria’s transition out of native logging. Councillors have approved to represent Powelltown, Yarra…
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ARKFest makes a return to stage
ARK Theatre is proud to announce the return of ARKfest Short Play Festival. It is a unique festival that brings together writers from all over…
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Millgrove pauses for Remembrance Day
The Upper Yarra has paused to reflect and honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the…
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Heavy rain expected for Friday
The Yarra Ranges and are set to face heavy rain once more on Friday 12 November which is likely to continue through to Saturday morning.…
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Remembrance Day
The region will pause to reflect an honour our fallen on Thursday 11 November for Remembrance Day. RSL’s across the region are grateful to hold…
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Victorian Building Authority fines Healesville plumber
A Healesville plumber has been penalised more than $5000 for defective work on a suburban property near Frankston and faces a 12-month suspension unless he…
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RSPCA funds wildlife response with zoo partnership
Zoos Victoria’s ability to respond to wildlife emergencies is being transformed with a wildlife ambulance, upgraded hospital facilities and the appointment of a health and…
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Yarra Ranges Council has a new mayor
Yarra Ranges Council will now be led by a new mayor after the election was held during the Tuesday 9 November ordinary meeting. O’Shannassy Ward…
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Dangerous drivers detected over Cup Weekend
Almost 3900 motorists were detected speeding on Victorian roads during an eight-day safety blitz. Operation Compass saw Victoria Police ramp up patrols over Melbourne Cup…
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Remembering Vietnam’s forgotten heroes through song
Three years ago Dandenong Ranges Music Council set out to tell the stories of local Vietnam veterans through a project called Forgotten Heroes. As a…
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TV show Neighbours films in the Yarra Valley
Australian TV show Neighbours has stepped away from the famous ‘Ramsay Street’ to film in the Yarra Valley. Healesville’s main street is all abuzz today…
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Yarra Ranges councillors to elect new mayor
Yarra Ranges Council will hold a Mayor election at the ordinary council meeting on Tuesday 9 November due to the current one year term finishing…