Council calls for more engagement on planning bill Published on 12 November 2025 Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the State Government to further engage Councils on its upcoming Planning Amendment Bill, to help achieve more housing in Victoria. Tagged as: , Planning
New Mayor and Deputy elected Published on 12 November 2025 Chirnside Ward Councillor, Richard Higgins, has been elected as Mayor of the Yarra Ranges for the next 12 months, with Chandler Ward Councillor, Gareth Ward, elected as his deputy. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Looking After Yarra Ranges: October Minor Works Published on 11 November 2025 Find out what has recently been done in your ward! Tagged as: , Building works
Share your thoughts on McDermott Avenue Reserve Published on 11 November 2025 Council is inviting community feedback on a draft master plan for McDermott Avenue Reserve in Mooroolbark, and plans to retain the land for community use. Tagged as: , Community consultation
Montrose Recreation Reserve Playspace renewal Published on 10 November 2025 Community members are encouraged to share their ideas to help shape the concept design for the Montrose Recreation Reserve Playspace renewal. Tagged as: , Community consultation
Pools opening for summer Published on 10 November 2025 Community members can dive into the warmer months at Council’s outdoor pools, with the summer season getting underway. Tagged as: , Pools
Bundled branches collection coming soon Published on 07 November 2025 Households in the Yarra Ranges will be able to put out bundled branches for collection in late November, as part of their bushfire season preparation. Tagged as: , Waste
Share your Christmas windows and win! Published on 07 November 2025 Council is encouraging local businesses to get into the festive spirit, set up their best Christmas window displays, and enter its annual competition. Tagged as: , Festivals and celebrations
Council identifies technical errors in infringements, offers refunds Published on 29 October 2025 Following an internal audit of all Council infringements, Yarra Ranges Council have identified some technical issues relating to a small number of parking and animal-related infringements, specifically parking infringements issued between July 2005 to July 2025 and animal-related infringements from January 2014 to February 2023. Tagged as: , Council announcements