Stormwater Management Plan making good progress across Yarra Ranges Published on 30 October 2026 Two years after adopting Yarra Ranges Council's Stormwater Management Plan, Yarra Ranges Council is making significant progress towards reducing flood risk, improving waterway health and strengthening the community’s ability to respond to a changing climate. Tagged as: , Drainage
Housing pressures stretching households across Melbourne’s east Published on 30 October 2026 New research from the Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance reveals housing affordability is placing growing pressure on households across Melbourne’s east. The findings highlight the need for greater investment, stronger policy settings and more affordable housing options to support thriving local communities. Tagged as: , Building works, Community consultation, Council announcements, Planning
Help shape the future of the Yarra Ranges Green Wedge Published on 28 October 2026 Yarra Ranges Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of the region’s Green Wedge, with consultation commencing on 28 October on a Discussion Paper in preparation for a new 15-year Green Wedge Management Plan. Tagged as: , Environment
Yarra Ranges to host Planning Institute of Australia state conference Published on 28 October 2026 Yarra Ranges Council will host the 2026 Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) Victorian State Conference in early November, bringing experts to the region to discuss the future of planning in the face of changing climate and communities. Tagged as: , Planning
Local park projects win Pick My Park funding Published on 27 October 2026 Council will progress planning for works at parks in Mooroolbark and Kilsyth, with the State Government awarding $470,000 to two local projects through the Pick My Park grants program. Tagged as: , Council announcements
ngurrak barring wins award for economic development excellence Published on 23 October 2026 ngurrak barring, the arts and culture trail through the Dandenong Ranges, has been recognised on the national stage, winning the 2026 Economic Development Excellence through Partnerships and Collaboration award at the Economic Development Australia conference in Tasmania. Tagged as: , Arts and culture
Selby Community House reopens Published on 23 October 2026 Selby Community House has welcomed the community back for classes, programs and events following extensive building repairs over the past year. Tagged as: , Council announcements
2,000 trees to support koala habitat restoration across Yarra Ranges Published on 21 October 2026 Yarra Ranges Council has planted 2,000 trees to support koala habitat restoration and increase native vegetation in the Yarra Valley. Tagged as: , Arts and culture
Nominations now open for Celebrating YOUth Awards Published on 21 October 2026 Community members are being encouraged to celebrate great young people, with nominations now open for Yarra Ranges Council’s Celebrating YOUth Awards. Tagged as: , Youth