All 18 Neighbourhood Safer Places confirmed for upcoming fire season Published on 01 December 2023 Yarra Ranges Council has confirmed that all Neighbourhood Safer Places – Places of Last Resort meet CFA safety guidelines and will be open for the community during the 2023/2024 fire season. Tagged as: , Burning off, Council announcements
Monbulk Urban Design Framework adopted Published on 29 November 2023 Council last night adopted the Monbulk Urban Design Framework, which will help guide Council’s decision making and project priorities for Monbulk in the coming years. Tagged as: , Council announcements
New home for coordination wing of community provider Published on 29 November 2023 A new licence agreement has been signed between Council and the Healesville Living and Learning Centre which will relocate the administrative part of the organisation to the Healesville Community Link. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Council enhances Mount Evelyn accessibility with asphalting project Published on 29 November 2023 Yarra Ranges Council has taken a significant step to enhance accessibility in Mount Evelyn, by asphalting the public toilet car park area on Wray Crescent next to the adjoining youth shed. Tagged as: , Disability services, Health and wellbeing, Roads and footpaths
Choose Yarra Ranges this Season Published on 27 November 2023 Choose Yarra Ranges this Season is Council’s festive campaign, celebrating everything the region has to offer over the holiday season. Tagged as: , Festivals and celebrations
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Published on 27 November 2023 Saturday (Nov 25) marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. All women deserve to be safe, equal and respected. But according to Respect Victoria, on average a woman in Australia is killed by a man they know every 10 days. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Feline vaccine shortage impacts cat trap services Published on 24 November 2023 A nationwide shortage of vaccines for cats has resulted in a pause to Council cat-trapping services, to help avoid the spread of preventable disease. Tagged as: , Animals
Elizabeth Bridge House upgrades transform it into new community hub Published on 23 November 2023 Several Yarra Ranges Council teams have come together with the community to revitalise Elizabeth Bridge House, breathing new life into the space. Tagged as: , Building works, Roads and footpaths
Olinda Pavilion Powers Up with Solar and Battery System Published on 23 November 2023 The Olinda Recreation Reserve Pavilion now boasts a 44kW solar array paired with a 95kWh battery, capable of providing up to a week of off-grid energy storage. Tagged as: , Council announcements, Sports, Technology