Visit the 2026 Volunteer Expo Published on 24 April 2026 Community members are invited to the annual Yarra Ranges Volunteer Expo, to learn about making the region a better place to live, work and play. Tagged as: , Festivals and celebrations
Councils across Victoria unite to find a better way to recycle glass Published on 21 April 2026 Thirty-four Councils across Victoria have united to launch let’s be clear on glass – a campaign calling on the State Government to delay the rollout of a costly fourth bin for glass recycling and instead expand Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Waste
Repower Festival sparks interest in renewables Published on 21 April 2026 Yarra Ranges residents and visitors flocked to the community-run Repower Festival in March, learning more about sustainable and eco-friendly living. Tagged as: , Environment
Share your feedback and help shape the Planning Scheme Review Report Published on 20 April 2026 We’re carrying out a review of the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme to assess its performance and ensure it reflects the community’s vision and aligns with the newly adopted Council Plan and we want to hear from you. Tagged as: , Community consultation
Yarra Glen Place Plan open for feedback Published on 20 April 2026 Yarra Glen community members are being invited to share their thoughts on the draft Yarra Glen Place Plan, which will guide improvement, growth and connection in the town over the next 20 years. Tagged as: , Community consultation
Native species thriving thanks to tree hollow program Published on 16 April 2026 Threatened native species have been documented using artificial tree hollows installed throughout the region, as part of a Council project to improve habitat after the 2021 storms. Tagged as: , Environment
Let’s Talk Roads – Community Drop-in Sessions Published on 15 April 2026 Yarra Ranges Council is running another series of drop-in sessions for residents to come and chat to staff and talk all things roads. Tagged as: , Roads and footpaths
Warburton Bike Park opens new trails and shuttle service Published on 10 April 2026 Warburton Bike Park celebrated the opening of its newest trails and the launch of shuttle services over the weekend of April 4, marking a major milestone for the growing mountain biking destination. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Revitalised Sassafras Village Green welcomes ngurrak barring node Published on 31 March 2026 A new ngurrak barring architectural node has now taken its place in the Sassafras Village Green. Tagged as: , Community consultation