News
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Accommodation books out in the Yarra Ranges
The itch to get away from home after months of lockdowns and restrictions has seen local caravan parks filling up with bookings for the weekends…
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Melbourne’s citizen scientists celebrate 20 years of the Frog Census
One of Melbourne Water’s most popular volunteer programs has hopped to a major milestone this spring – marking its 20th anniversary. The Frog Census is…
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Matilda Bay Brewery goes carbon neutral
Matilda Bay Brewery has reached one of its biggest sustainability goals, after receiving the certification the business is carbon neutral. James Aris from Matilda Bay…
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YAVA Gallery mentors young adults
Several young adults are taking part in a mentoring program with YAVA Gallery, part of a Yarra Ranges Council Covid-19 recovery funding. YAVA created the…
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Mt Evelyn Pavilion begins brick fundraiser
For members of a sports club, whether a new or a lifelong member, being recognised for your contribution is an honour. That’s why the Mount…
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Yarra Valley houses get into the Halloween spirit
A spell of spookiness is spreading through the region ahead of Halloween with several houses decorated in fantastically frightening displays. This will be the second…
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Youth Parli approve Bill for reconciliation in schools
The Victorian Youth Parliament has just finished up for another year but a team of six young people from the Yarra Ranges haven’t quite finished…
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A major cash boost for Yarra Valley fruit fly management
The Victorian Government is supporting key fruit production regions across the state to protect their produce from the destructive impacts of Queensland Fruit Fly. Agriculture…
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Donations raised for Healesville businesses
The last two months have been tough on many business, forced to close as the state deals with rising Covid-19 cases. However in testing times,…
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Grants open for creative workers
The Victorian Government’s Sustaining Creative Workers initiative is now open for applications, providing critical support to Victoria’s independent creative sector when they need it most.…
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Finding funds for Christmas festivities
Christmas is a time of festivities, family and friends but for the most vulnerable groups in our community it can be a time of loneliness…
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Yarra Ranges Council meeting briefs
Growing Suburbs Fund submissions The council will submit several project funding proposal for the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Funds. The submissions will be for; Yarra…