$575,000 up for grabs with Annual Grants Program Published on 01 May 2026 Council has endorsed its Annual Grants Program, with $575,000 available to fund community led projects in arts, heritage, festivals, events and community development across Yarra Ranges. Tagged as: , Community grants
MOUNTAIN BIKING WORLD CLASS IN WARBURTON Published on 30 April 2026 Warburton Bike Park has taken its place as one of the premier mountain bike parks in Australia with the official opening and community activation of the project. Tagged as: , Sports
Council to review Warburton Paid Parking Pilot Published on 30 April 2026 Council will soon begin a comprehensive review of the Warburton Paid Parking Pilot, introduced last year to help manage tourism traffic and improve parking availability during peak periods. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Managing Your Rural Property Conference Published on 29 April 2026 Community members are invited to learn how to manage their land sustainably and productively, with the full-day Managing Your Rural Property Conference returning in late-May. Tagged as: , Festivals and celebrations
Aligned Leisure appointed as new aquatics and leisure provider Published on 29 April 2026 Yarra Ranges Council will enter into a new aquatics and leisure partnership from 1 July 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for community aquatic and leisure services across the municipality. Tagged as: , Pools
A New Creative Journey Begins: ngurrak barring trail launches Published on 27 April 2026 ngurrak barring is an exciting new arts and culture trail weaving through goranwarrabil (the Dandenong Ranges). Spanning 39kms of interconnected walking trails, ngurrak barring (meaning ‘mountain paths’ in Woiwurrung), invites you to explore the natural wonders, creative history and contemporary arts practice inspired by the area. Tagged as: , Arts and culture
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