Solar delivering savings for community members Published on 21 September 2022 When Beth and Ian signed up to Solar Savers, they were worried about who to trust to buy and install solar panels from. Read more about their experience here. Tagged as: , Environment
Council hammers in new hollows to protect precious wildlife Published on 07 September 2022 Nest boxes for the regions native fauna have been installed in Mount Evelyn, Lilydale and Montrose as part of Yarra Ranges Council storm recovery works. Tagged as: , Environment
Draft Nature Plan out for community comment Published on 25 August 2022 The importance of our natural environment was highlighted at the 23 August Council Meeting where the Draft Nature Plan; Protecting our Biodiversity Assets 2022-2032, was issued to the community for feedback. Tagged as: , Environment
Resilient buildings to prepare for disasters Published on 15 August 2022 Community facilities will be more comfortable, energy efficient and ready for disasters, thanks to funding from the State and Federal Governments. Tagged as: , Environment
New Fast Charging Electrical Vehicle Stations coming to Yarra Ranges Published on 21 July 2022 Four new 50kW electric vehicle charging stations will be installed around the Yarra Ranges, after Council was successful in receiving a State Government grant under the EV Charging for Council Fleets (EVCCF) Program. Tagged as: , Environment
More home test kits available at local libraries Published on 06 July 2022 More community members will be able to test their homes for water leaks and high-energy use, following the success of Energy and Water Saver Kits at local libraries. Tagged as: , Environment, Health and wellbeing, Libraries
Council’s Habitat Hollows Program Protects Precious Wildlife Published on 18 May 2022 Yarra Ranges Council aims to install several nest boxes and hollows across six locations in the municipality as a part of storm recovery works. Tagged as: , Environment
Expression of Interest opens for unique blackwood logs Published on 14 February 2022 Yarra Ranges Council is seeking expressions of interest from local community groups, Men’s Sheds and artists to take possession of some unique blackwood logs after the trees fell during the June storm. Tagged as: , Environment
Celebrate Biodiversity Month by joining our Biodiversity Blitz Published on 01 September 2021 Celebrate Biodiversity Month this September by helping us showcase the amazing flora and fauna in the Yarra Ranges!Join our Biodiversity Blitz by uploading photos of plants and wildlife to iNaturalist, where your pictures will help scientists to better understand and protect nature. Tagged as: , Environment