A number of motorists in and around the Yarra Ranges will be charged after they were caught under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on the road over the weekend.

Source: https://rangestrader.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-09-14/drivers-caught-drink-and-drug-driving-in-the-yarra-ranges/

As of 1 April 2023, Yarra Ranges Council no longer accepts questions at meetings relating to “20-minute neighbourhoods or their alignment to the principles associated with the United Nations.”

Source: https://ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-04-27/yarra-ranges-council-spends-over-12000-on-security-measures-in-year-to-date/

Five former landfill sites in the Yarra Ranges will be continued to be managed according to their Post Closure Management Plans and EPA Post Closure Pollution Abatement Notices.

Source: https://ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-06-15/yarra-ranges-waste-management-approved-by-council/

For other aquatic facilities in Yarra Ranges, please visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Experience/Pools-water-play-parks.

Source: https://mountevelyn.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-03-01/indefinite-kilsyth-pool-closure-after-damage-to-dome/

In all of the Yarra Ranges, only 14 per cent of the population rent.

Source: https://ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-09-21/7-5-per-cent-levy-targeting-short-stay-platforms-introduced-in-victoria/

Manager of Design and Place at Yarra Ranges Council Nathan Islip said Council appreciates Mr Preuss’ concern for kangaroos, given their inherent status as integral to the landscape and as a protected native species.

Source: https://rangestrader.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-07-28/yarra-ranges-council-to-consider-stance-on-commercial-harvesting-of-kangaroos/

Mr Allen said the Yarra Ranges is really passionate about swimming, particularly in our pools.

Source: https://mountainviews.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-01-06/sharp-dive-in-kids-knowing-how-to-swim/

Residents now have until June 9 to apply for the Entrepreneur and Innovation Program, after Yarra Ranges Council has extended the application deadline.

Source: https://ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/in-business/2023-05-27/more-than-just-great-savings-at-yarra-views-car-park-sale/

“They know this program, in consultation and partnership with Yarra Ranges Council, was being delivered on time and on budget and it was a project that they supported in 2019.”

Source: https://ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-05-12/liberal-party-takes-aim-at-budget-decisions-on-inflation-mental-health-and-road-sealing/

With a number of Yarra Ranges students joining the performance cohort, Star Mail caught up with them to hear how preparations are going and what they’re looking forward to about getting on stage or behind the scenes.

Source: https://ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-08-28/spectacular-show-planned-for-early-september/

Yarra Ranges Athletics club athletes were part of a star-studded Australian Track and Field Championships held in Brisbane last week.

Source: https://mountevelyn.mailcommunity.com.au/sport/2023-04-04/yarra-ranges-athletes-compete-with-the-best-at-australian-championships/

Yarra Ranges Council has endorsed Mount Dandenong Kindergarten’s redevelopment and relocation onto Mount Dandenong Primary School’s site.

Source: https://ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-05-26/council-endorses-mount-dandenong-kindergarten-move/

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor, Jim Child emphasized that the program is vital for improving the conservation of important sites and supporting native plants and animals.

Source: https://mountainviews.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-07-28/students-lend-a-hand-to-help-plant-37000-trees/

Yarra Ranges Council will be holding in person and online information sessions to break down how the new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service will work for consumers.

Source: https://ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-08-11/fogo-sessions-upcoming/

Yarra Ranges Kindergartens CEO Gaby Thomson said the reforms are welcome, but funding needs to go into staff pockets to help workforce shortages to help combat the demand for childcare.

Source: https://mountevelyn.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-05-12/training-boost-announced-for-early-childhood-educators-calls-for-staff-wage-increase/

Yarra Ranges residents are invited to help shape the Council budget for 2023/24.

Source: https://mountainviews.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-02-01/council-meeting-disrupted-by-gallery-audience/