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
How to reduce smoke pollution from your woodfire heater this winter Published on 02 June 2022 Council is encouraging woodfire heater owners to do what they can to reduce smoke in the community this winter. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Comments invited on another Mountain Bike Milestone Published on 26 November 2021 The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination has ticked off another huge milestone, with the project's Environment Effects Statement now open for public comment. Tagged as: , Community consultation, Health and wellbeing, Leisure
Councils unite to address homelessness in the suburbs Published on 03 August 2021 The number of homeless men, women and children is growing in suburban areas and COVID-19 has further impacted the vulnerability of those who sleep rough without a safe place to call home. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Draft Health and Wellbeing Plan released for community feedback Published on 02 August 2021 Council is encouraging the community to provide feedback on its Draft Health and Wellbeing Plan, after Councillors endorsed it for community consultation last week. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
New COVID-19 testing site in Mooroolbark Published on 14 July 2021 A new drive-through COVID-19 testing site has been established by the Department of Health in Wyuna Walk, Mooroolbark. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Mount Evelyn Water Treatment Plant Published on 25 June 2021 Melbourne Water is planning on constructing a new water treatment plant (WTP) on a strip of pipe track in Mount Evelyn near Tramway Road. This plant will provide support for the Silvan Water Treatment Plant that processes around 50% of Melbourne’s drinking water. Tagged as: , Environment, Health and wellbeing
COVID-19 restrictions in place from 11.59pm, Thursday, 10 June Published on 09 June 2021 The State Government has announced an update to the COVID-19 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne - which includes all of Yarra Ranges. Tagged as: , Council announcements, Health and wellbeing
COVID-19 vaccine information Published on 25 May 2021 The Victorian Government is encouraging eligible Victorians to book in for their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible, after five new positive cases were identified in metropolitan Melbourne. Tagged as: , Council announcements, Health and wellbeing