Warburton Tree update - 31 May Published on 31 May 2023 Click here for the latest information regarding the tree at Warburton Recreation Reserve. Tagged as: , Council announcements, Environment
Battery storage system installed at Healesville Community Link Published on 26 May 2023 Community facilities will make better use of renewable energy and be able to run in an emergency, thanks to new battery storage funded through the Federal Government and Council Tagged as: , Business, Environment
Council shining a light on energy efficiency. Published on 02 May 2023 Since 2013, the Sustainable Streetlighting Program has replaced more than 7000 streetlights with energy-efficient lighting, which has saved $2.5 million and 3000 tonnes of carbon emissions. Tagged as: , Building works, Environment, Roads and footpaths
Warburton Tree Update - 28 April Published on 28 April 2023 Click here for the latest information regarding the tree at Warburton Recreation Reserve. Tagged as: , Council announcements, Environment
Council to enhance streetscape with Street Tree Program Published on 27 April 2023 Yarra Ranges Council has begun its Street Tree Planting program, which will see approximately 2,500 new trees planted across the municipality in 2023. The main focus of this year’s program is streets in Kilsyth, Mooroolbark and Coldstream. Tagged as: , Environment
11 April - Tree in Warburton update Published on 11 April 2023 As part of Council’s commitment to explore options that might be available to retain habitat for the tree at the Warburton Recreation Reserve carpark, Council has commissioned another independent arborist report for an additional assessment of the tree, and consideration of options other than complete removal. Tagged as: , Environment
Queensland Fruit Fly detected in the Yarra Ranges Published on 14 March 2023 Precautionary measures to reduce the risk of Queensland Fruit Fly spread in the Yarra Valley are being undertaken after a confirmed detection in the region. Tagged as: , Environment
First publicly-owned electric vehicle charger opened in Yarra Glen Published on 03 March 2023 A partnership between Yarra Glenergy, the State Government and Council has resulted in the first public electric vehicle (EV) charger in Yarra Ranges. Tagged as: , Environment
Celebrating one year of VECO Published on 16 January 2023 Yarra Ranges Council is one of 51 Victorian local governments to have slashed their energy bills and reduced emissions through the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO), a joint renewable electricity contract. Tagged as: , Environment