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Yarra Ranges Local

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Yarra Ranges Local is Council's print newsletter, produced to showcase projects, grant recipients, and keep the community informed about Council's activities across our 55 townships.

The print newsletter is available at Council's Community Links and other community venues (such as pools and aquatic facilities in Yarra Ranges), subject to availability and release schedules.

Read the spring 2022 edition

Stories from this edition

Solar delivering savings for community members

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.

Art, music and environment on display at SelbyFest

Community members are invited to support local food vendors, listen to music and learn more about the environment at this year’s SelbyFest.

Local history on display in Lilydale

Many of the Community will be familiar with our region’s Museum on Castella Street, Lilydale, which opened in 2011. Recently, the museum team installed the 20 new objects into the Connections Gallery chosen from the museum’s collection, the gallery’s most significant change since 2016.

Water play parks opening

Community members and visitors are invited to explore and play in Council’s water play parks in Lilydale, Seville and Warburton, when the season begins in mid-September.

A word from our Councillors

Our Councillors give an update about what's been happening in their wards, for our Spring edition of Yarra Ranges Local.

Art Walk open in Sassafras

Community members and visitors can enjoy new, temporary artworks between Sassafras and Olinda as part of the RidgeWalk trail.

Introducing Region of Choice

Yarra Ranges Council is excited to launch our employment campaign, Region of Choice, which will tackle employment challenges for our businesses and celebrate the region as a premier employment destination.

Trails provide freedom on two wheels

Freedom is the feeling 21-year-old Silvan resident Max Harrington experiences when he’s out on his bike in the Yarra Ranges.

Reefton CFA Captain coordinating local recovery

For Sue Jack – first female Captain of the Reefton Fire Brigade – helping the community is a value that she takes into every hour of every day. Alongside her work at the fire brigade, spanning nearly 14 years, and volunteer roles in the community, Sue is Council’s Recovery Centre and Outreach Coordinator.

Meet our YAG: Thomas

Some words from YAG member, Thomas Hobley - a 17-year-old student and volunteer from Yarra Ranges.

Grab a printed copy

The Spring 2022 edition is expected to be available from mid-September.

Copies of Yarra Ranges Local are mailed to community houses, libraries, aquatic centres, schools and preschools throughout the region.

You can also pick up a copy at your local Community Link or Council's Cultural Venues.

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Council also produces a fortnightly e-newsletter, where the latest news and information about Council services is delivered straight to your inbox.