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Events

A Toast to Melba

23 May 2025

Uncover the untold stories of a global icon, Dame Nellie Melba. A Toast to Melba shares rarely seen objects, photographs, and personal treasures from Coombe Yarra Valley, Arts Centre Melbourne and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum—brought together for the first time in this dynamic new exhibition.

Melba’s Vintage Playroom

23 May 2025

Venture back in time to a playdate over 100 years ago. Melba’s Vintage Playroom invites children and audiences to step into a whimsical and magical children’s nursery celebrating Dame Nellie Melba’s love of games and nonsense and her favourite saying: “Let’s have fun!”.

Mars and Fungi

23 May 2025

Prepare to have your perceptions expanded in this mind-bending double feature photography exhibition at The Arts Centre Warburton! Journey from the desolate yet captivating landscapes of Mars, a world that has ignited human curiosity for millennia, to the intricate and often unseen universe of Fungi, the unsung heroes of our own planet.
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Council concerns with State Government ESVF levy

Published on 21 May 2025

Yarra Ranges Council has joined other local government areas in expressing disappointment and opposition to the State Government’s approach to collecting the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) and doing so during the cost-of-living crisis.

Share your feedback about local playspaces

Published on 21 May 2025

Community members are encouraged to share their feedback about playspace upgrades in Kilsyth and Mooroolbark, with engagement on upgrades starting 21 May.

Mountain Bike Destination Close to Completing Stage 1A

Published on 19 May 2025

Work is progressing on the first stage of the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination.

Water and Energy Saver Kits available

Published on 15 May 2025

Community members can test their home to make sure they’re getting the most out of their energy and water use, with free kits available at local libraries.
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Ridges and Rivers

Warburton Mountain Bike Destination

An initiative of Yarra Ranges Council, which will deliver an accessible and sustainable world-class

Yarra Valley Trail

An immersive visitor experience that connects you with food, wine, culture and scenery of the Yarra

ngurrak barring | Ridgewalk

39 kilometre walking track through the Dandenong Ranges

Other highlights

Shaping Yarra Ranges

Our Creative Community

Yarra Ranges Local Plant Directory

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