Local sporting clubs building better spaces with Capital Grants Published on 15 September 2026 Thirteen local not-for-profit sporting and recreation organisations have been successful in the latest round of Yarra Ranges Council’s Capital Development Grants Program, sharing in funding to improve facilities across the municipality. Tagged as: , Leisure
Water play parks opening for spring Published on 15 September 2026 Community members can splash into the warmer months ahead at Council’s water play parks, with Seville Water Play Park and Warburton Water World opening from 19 September, and Lillydale Lake Splash Park opening in time for the summer school holidays. Tagged as: , Pools
Draft Climate and Environment Strategy open for feedback Published on 11 September 2026 Community members are being invited to share their thoughts on Council’s new draft Climate and Environment Strategy. Tagged as: , Community consultation
More than 100 Over 50’s Festival events to be held across Yarra Ranges Published on 11 September 2026 The program for the Over 50’s Festival 2026 is now live, with more than 100 free and low-cost events on offer across the Yarra Ranges from 1–30 October. Tagged as: , Over 50's
New Blueprint celebrates Lilydale’s potential Published on 09 September 2026 Yarra Ranges Council has launched the Lilydale Investment Blueprint, putting a spotlight on the town’s significant investment potential and inviting investors, developers, property owners, businesses and government partners to help shape Lilydale’s next chapter. Tagged as: , Business
Council confirms Lilydale as preferred aquatics and leisure site Published on 09 September 2026 Yarra Ranges Council has confirmed that Lilydale is the preferred location for a new fit-for-purpose and financially sustainable aquatics and leisure facility designed to serve the region’s growing and diverse communities. Tagged as: , Pools
Sod turned on new Healesville community and sporting pavilion Published on 08 September 2026 Work has officially begun on the redevelopment of the Don Road Community and Sporting Pavilion and broader reserve upgrades, marking a major milestone for a project long anticipated by sporting clubs and community groups across Healesville. Tagged as: , Building works
Have your say on Yarra Ranges’ draft Domestic Animals Management Plan Published on 26 August 2026 The draft Domestic Animals Management Plan (DAMP) is now open for community feedback. The plan sets out a vision for Yarra Ranges where pets are valued, treated humanely and live harmoniously with people, wildlife and the environment. It has been shaped by an earlier round of community engagement, which identified several key themes. Tagged as: , Animals
Visitor paid parking will continue to Warburton Published on 26 August 2026 Visitor paid parking will continue in Warburton to ensure the availability of parking and improve traffic flow around the busy township.This follows Council's endorsement of the recommendation in the evaluation of the Warburton Paid Visitor Parking Pilot Program. Tagged as: , Council announcements