Renewable energy switch to cut emissions in half Published on 28 June 2022 Council will cut its emissions in half and save over $200,000 per year, moving its small and large energy accounts to renewables from 1 July.At their 25 May meeting, Councillors unanimously voted to move its small and large market energy accounts to the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) contract through Red Energy, which currently supplies renewable energy for street lighting. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Environment
Council welcomes election funding commitments Published on 09 May 2022 Yarra Ranges Council has welcomed funding commitments from local federal election candidates, and is calling on all parties to match pledges made so far. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Elections
Queensland Fruit Fly detected in Yarra Ranges Published on 04 May 2022 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 May. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Federal Candidates Urged To Support Yarra Ranges Agribusiness Sector Published on 17 March 2022 Yarra Ranges Council is seeking funding commitments from Casey electorate candidates in the upcoming Federal Election to support a $150 million project that would enable roads surrounding local agribusinesses to be sealed, while helping economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Council writes to PM seeking support for Yarra Ranges following storm Published on 12 August 2021 Yarra Ranges Council is urging the Federal Government to provide much greater and much needed support for communities within Yarra Ranges who have been impacted by the 9 June storms. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Council calls on State to improve telecommunications in Yarra Ranges Published on 12 August 2021 Yarra Ranges Council is again strongly advocating to the State Government to vastly improve telecommunication services in the region, with the impacts of multiple COVID-19 lockdowns and recent storm events highlighting major connectivity issues. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Council calls on Government to assist in clean up Published on 17 June 2021 Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the State and Federal Governments to assist clean up efforts following storms that devastated the region in the lead up to the bushfire season. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Tackling Ageism Together - EveryAGE Counts in Melbourne’s East Published on 07 April 2021 Yarra Ranges has an ageing community and Council is committed to tackling the issue of ageism. To that end, we have developed a joint campaign with six other councils that is designed to raise awareness about ageism, challenge the stereotypes of what it is to be older, and encourage people to speak up and take action. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Over 50's