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Waste

Find your waste collection days, learn more about FOGO and the changes starting on 2 October.

Shaping Yarra Ranges

Share your feedback and ideas on current projects and help us shape Yarra Ranges.

Rates

Includes payment options and what to do if you are experiencing difficulties.

Payments

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Burning off

Find out more about when you can burn off for fuel reduction.

Planning

Find out more about the planning process, including how to apply and track existing applications.

Events

Heart: Finding Home

23 September 2023

Write a letter about what home means to you and add it to a growing community artwork. This free, drop-in activity is part of Lilydale Voices, a partnership project led by Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC).

Tech Support One-to-One - Various locations

23 September 2023

Book a 45 minute one-on-one session with Tech Support Officer at your local Eastern Regional Library. Many days and times available.

Biodiversity Blitz 2023

23 September 2023

Yarra Ranges is competing with other Melbourne councils to see who can contribute the most species to iNaturalist during September.
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Report a road issue

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Council meetings

Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

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Participate and be heard at a Council Meeting

Find out how to talk to a submission, ask a question or lodge a petition with Council.

Attending a Council meeting

Learn more about our meeting code of conduct, CCTV policy and governance rules.

Learn more about the reopening of the Public Gallery from the 11 July 2023 by reading our statement.

Find out more about FOGO

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New pedestrian crossings proposed for Sassafras and Olinda

Published on 22 September 2023

Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on proposed safety crossings in Olinda and Sassafras. As part of the ngurrak barring | RidgeWalk trail, Council is planning to upgrade several pedestrian crossings and footpaths in the Hills.

Small Changes Have Big Impact for Community

Published on 22 September 2023

The Upper Yarra Family Centre has recently had a refresh, including the five public toilets within the centre getting new tiles and paintwork and making all the amenities, from taps to toilets, more accessible.

Ideas wanted for future development of 150 Cambridge Road site

Published on 21 September 2023

Community members are being invited to share their ideas and vision on what improvements could be made on the land at 150 Cambridge Rd, Kilsyth.

Clare James’ Wonderscope at Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

Published on 19 September 2023

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum is thrilled to open its latest exhibition, Wonderscope by Yarra Valley based artist Clare James, which is on display in the Box Gallery until Sunday 10 December 2023.
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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

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Other highlights

Recovery website

Our Creative Community

Yarra Ranges Local Plant Directory

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