Are you ready? The annual combined hard waste, bundled branches and metals collection kicks off in January. For more information and to look up specific collection dates, please refer to http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Lists/Latest-news/Combined-hard-waste-bundled-branches-and-metals-collection
Founded by six local artist’s friends and operating since 2002, the Yarra Glen Art Show, now rebranded the Yarra Glen Arts Show is a major community bi-annual art event for the Yarra Valley. Our 2017 show is scheduled for 11-13 March 2107 and our new Artist Awards are attractive and will address the diverse range […]
The CFA Have advised that the Fire Danger Period for the Yarra Ranges Shire commences on Tuesday 3rd January 2017
The Shire has released some information with details of the “Yarra Ranges Council Community Skill Building Program” for 2017. There are some great opportunities to increase our communities skills. This calendar of community workshops is available to community groups in the Yarra Ranges municipality. Please share within your neighbourhood and/or special interest groups to help […]
We are lucky enough to regularly get a place doing a Bunnings sausage sizzle at Chirnside park but these fabulous fundraisers do need help. Please respond to Angie Lloyd on 0412 343 242 if you are able to give a couple of hours of your time, time slots needed are 10am -12noon or 12 noon – […]
On Saturday 21st January starting at 5pm and going to about 8pm (or whenever the chat and wine runs out) we will be visiting Brockspur Eco farm at 57 Harvey road Steels Creek where Ed and Amanda Williams will show us their goat dairy herd (including milking – you might even get to assist). This […]
Dear Yarra Valley community members please see message below from our emergency management team… Community Helping Community As you are aware, Yarra Ranges suffered significant impacts as a result of the 9 October Storm with the tragic loss of a local Millgrove resident. There were 36 homes destroyed as well as over a hundred more […]
I write to inform you that the 2016 Volunteer Grants Program is now open. The Australian Government is investing $10 million in Volunteer Grants in recognition of the hard work and many hours volunteers dedicate to not-for-profit organisations. The 2016 Volunteer Grants Program provides funding to support, encourage and increase participation in volunteering in local […]
The last S4Reel movie night of the year! “The Lavender Hill Mob” A classic Ealing comedy starring Alec Guiness; Stanley Holloway; and Audrey Hepburn. Guaranteed laughs and a free feed beforehand- best value in the valley! Dinner from 6pm with the film starting at 7.30 BYO drinks Scintillating company, delicious gourmet food and a movie […]
The State Library of Victoria (in partnership with the National Library of Australia) aims to build a comprehensive collection of Australian publications to ensure that Australians have access to their documentary heritage now and in the future. The Library has traditionally collected items in print, but it is also committed to preserving electronic publications of […]