Community Links closure due to Stage Four restrictions Published on 04 August 2020 Council's Community Links will all need to close from 5pm, Wednesday 5 August, due to the implementation of Stage Four restrictions by the State Government. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Stage 4 Restrictions Announced for Metropolitan Melbourne Published on 03 August 2020 Yarra Ranges is included in the Victorian Government’s move to Stage 4 restrictions from Sunday, 2 August. The latest restrictions will have a significant impact on our community in a number of ways. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Warburton Water World to open later this year Published on 29 July 2020 A water play park with a playground and spaces for all community members will be opening later this year - when COVID-19 restrictions ease - thanks to a partnership between Council, the Federal Government and the Warburton community. Tagged as: , Playgrounds
COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Grants available from August Published on 29 July 2020 Community organisations/groups, creative organisations, groups and individual artists in Yarra Ranges are encouraged to apply for up to $5000 in funding for programs and projects in the community, as part of Council’s new COVID-19 Community Relief and Recovery Grants. Tagged as: , Community grants
An interview with Marion Stott, OAM Published on 28 July 2020 Marion Stott, OAM, has been an integral part of the Yarra Ranges community for more than 40 years, with countless volunteer hours dedicated to helping others. In June she received a Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queens Birthday Honours List. Tagged as: , Festivals and celebrations
Mayor's Message - COVID-19 outbreak Published on 27 July 2020 Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Richard Higgins, provides his latest message to the community after the news of a recent COVID-19 outbreak in the Yarra Ranges. Tagged as: , Message from the Mayor
Shade, seating and carparks for Morrison Reserve events Published on 23 July 2020 Mount Evelyn community members will have more seating and shading at sporting events when restrictions end, with grandstand works underway at the Regional Athletics Facility at Morrisons Reserve. Tagged as: , Sports
Council calls for extension to Federal stimulus lifeline Published on 17 July 2020 Yarra Ranges Council is urging the Federal Government to extend its JobSeeker and JobKeeper programs past September 2020, amidst growing concerns for the longer term social and economic impacts of COVID-19 on local communities. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Lillydale Lake hits 30 year milestone Published on 16 July 2020 Lillydale Lake opened on 7 July, 1990, after years of work by Melbourne Water and the Shire of Lillydale to prevent flooding in town. Tagged as: , Festivals and celebrations