Queensland Fruit Fly detected in Yarra Ranges Published on 19 February 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 in January and Badger Creek in February. Tagged as: , Advocacy
What will you find on your next Bushland Adventure Published on 18 February 2021 A fun, free activity to get the whole family outdoors, exploring & learning about our local flora, fauna & history! Download the app to take part in the quizzes & challenges to earn points and be in with a chance of winning prizes from local businesses. Tagged as: , Children, Environment, Health and wellbeing
Recycling checks resume in Yarra Ranges Published on 17 February 2021 In March 2021, we will be resuming our kerbside checks for contamination in residential recycling bins. Checks are carried out in morning the before bin collections and involve contractors lifting the bin lid to see the kinds of items placed inside. Tagged as: , Waste
Community Links closed, rates payment deadline extended Published on 15 February 2021 As a result of the five-day lockdown, all of Council's community links are currently closed until further notice, while the due date for rates payments has been extended. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Draft Master Plan for Chirnside Urban Park ready for feedback Published on 14 February 2021 Community members are being encouraged to provide feedback on a planned urban park for Belsay Reserve in Chirnside Park, after Council this week supported the release of a Draft Master Plan for community consultation. Tagged as: , Community consultation
New exhibition to celebrate trailblazing women of the Yarra Ranges Published on 13 February 2021 In celebration of the significant contribution that women have made to the local community, the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum is presenting a new exhibition, Trailblazers: Women of the Yarra Ranges. Tagged as: , Arts and culture
Stage 4 Restrictions in place for Victoria from 11.59pm Friday 12 Feb Published on 12 February 2021 Stage 4 Restrictions are now in place for Victoria from 11.59pm Friday, 12 February to 11.59pm Wednesday, 17 February. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Council seeking community feedback for Wesburn Park Draft Master Plan Published on 12 February 2021 Council is encouraging community members to provide feedback on a Draft Master Plan for Wesburn Park, after Council supported its release for community consultation earlier this week. Tagged as: , Community consultation
Have your say on the Draft Community Engagement Policy Published on 11 February 2021 Community members in Yarra Ranges are being encouraged to have their say on a new policy, which is set to guide how Council engages with them in the future. Tagged as: , Community consultation