Call for community leaders in Olinda and Mt Dandenong Published on 13 June 2025 Residents of Olinda and Mount Dandenong are encouraged to connect with fellow community members and help shape the future of the local area through discussions starting at the Olinda Community House. Tagged as: , Community grants
2025-26 Council Budget Endorsed – Focused on the Fundamentals Published on 11 June 2025 Councillors endorsed the 2025-26 Council Budget at the Tuesday, 10 June Council meeting, following extensive community engagement and public consultation. Tagged as: , Budget
Request to commence Amendment C225 - Erosion Management Overlay Published on 11 June 2025 At the 10 June 2025 Council meeting, Councillors voted to request the Planning Minister to commence a planning scheme amendment process to extend and amend the mapping of the Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) in the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. Tagged as: , Planning
Parents power study now open Published on 04 June 2025 Deakin University and Council are inviting parents to contribute to research on how they use power, to help develop programs to make their lives easier. Tagged as: , Community consultation
Website changes coming soon! Published on 02 June 2025 We’re making some improvements to give you a better experience! Over the next month we’ll be changing our homepage and simplifying the menu to make it easier to find what you need. Tagged as: , Technology
Visit our Volunteer Expo! Published on 29 May 2025 Community members are encouraged to attend Yarra Ranges Volunteer Expo on Sunday, 1 June to discover how local volunteer groups support the community and explore meaningful ways to give back. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Council concerns with State Government ESVF levy Published on 21 May 2025 Yarra Ranges Council has joined other local government areas in expressing disappointment and opposition to the State Government’s approach to collecting the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) and doing so during the cost-of-living crisis. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Share your feedback about local playspaces Published on 21 May 2025 Community members are encouraged to share their feedback about playspace upgrades in Kilsyth and Mooroolbark, with engagement on upgrades starting 21 May. Tagged as: , Community consultation
Mountain Bike Destination Close to Completing Stage 1A Published on 19 May 2025 Work is progressing on the first stage of the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination. Tagged as: , Leisure