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 Chair of Yarra Ranges Tourism appointed Published on 12 August 2022 This week Council endorsed the appointment of Leigh Harry as the new Chair of Yarra Ranges Tourism Inc. for the next three years. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Economic Development Strategy - Now open for consultation Published on 11 August 2022 We want to hear from you! To develop the draft strategy we spoke to the local community and heard you wanted local jobs for local people, to protect the environment that makes our region so special, and purposeful, balanced growth – not just growth for growths sake. Did we get it right? Tagged as: , Business
New spaces to sit, meet and eat in Upwey Published on 08 August 2022 Council will establish new outdoor dining spaces which can be used by local businesses in Upwey, following the wrap-up of temporary carpark dining in June. Tagged as: , Business, Tourism
Burrinja art exhibition explores shared storm experience Published on 05 August 2022 Two exhibitions exploring the shared experiences of the Dandenong Ranges community after the June 2021 storms have opened at Burrinja art gallery. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Council working with Kinder on Millgrove Preschool temporary closure Published on 03 August 2022 Yarra Ranges Council is working with Yarra Ranges Kindergarten to best meet the needs of children enrolled at Millgrove Preschool, after Council was informed that due to staffing issues, the preschool would temporarily close. Tagged as: , Children, Council announcements
Storm Branch Kerbside Collection for heavily impacted suburbs Published on 25 July 2022 Yarra Ranges Council is providing a second, targeted, Special Storm Event Tree Branch Collection for residents in suburbs who were severely impacted by the June 2021 storm. Tagged as: , Announcements
Storm and Pandemic survey results highlight insurance concerns Published on 25 July 2022 Results from Council’s third Pandemic and Storm Impact survey have been released indicating improvements in the pandemic and storm response. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council welcomes funding for private property clean up Published on 25 July 2022 Yarra Ranges Council has welcomed the State Government's announcement of up to $650,000 in grant funding to support local communities affected by the June 2021 Storm. Tagged as: , Announcements