Exhibition explores Indigenous culture Published on 18 January 2021 A new exhibition exploring Indigenous culture and heritage is on at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, featuring local Wurundjeri Elders as well as Wiradjuri man and respected journalist, Stan Grant. Tagged as: , Arts and culture
Extended pool hours on hot days this summer Published on 15 January 2021 The weather is slowly warming up, so we’re trialling some changes from Monday 18 January to keep pools open longer on hot days this summer. Tagged as: , Pools
Council statement: Planning Application at 2-14 Monbulk Road, Belgrave Published on 14 January 2021 Council will be participating in the upcoming Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) appeal for planning application YR-2017-30, a proposal for development at the former Belgrave Motors site in Belgrave refused late last year. Tagged as: , Planning
Visit the region safely Published on 12 January 2021 Council is encouraging visitors to park safely and be mindful of others when travelling through the region, following large crowds at attractions such as the Warburton Water World. Tagged as: , Tourism
Queensland Fruit Fly detected in Silvan Published on 07 January 2021 Council is asking residents to be on the lookout for the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in coming months and help prevent its spread, after a detection of the fly in Silvan this month. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Local COVID-19 exposure sites - 31 December, 2020 Published on 05 January 2021 The Department of Health and Human Services has listed two local areas as exposure sites for COVID-19 and is asking anyone who visited these areas at the times listed to monitor for symptoms and get tested if feeling well. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Message from the Mayor - have a safe and merry Christmas Published on 24 December 2020 A message from new Mayor, Fiona McAllister, recapping the year, ahead of the holiday season. Tagged as: , Message from the Mayor
Community Link Christmas Opening Hours Published on 23 December 2020 Our Community Links in Healesville, Monbulk, Upwey and Yarra Junction will close from noon on 24 December until 9am on Monday, 11 January. Our Lilydale Community Link at 61-65 Anderson Street will be open Monday-Friday (except public holidays) during that time, and we'll still be here on Facebook during business hours if you send us a message or a comment. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Fire hazard inspections underway Published on 21 December 2020 Council has been inspecting properties and issuing notices to help reduce the risk of bushfires in the community. Tagged as: , Storms and emergencies