On the 8 year Anniversary of the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires; don’t miss the encore screening of the brilliant documentary ‘Afterburn’ on the National Geographic Channel, Foxtel Sat 4 Feb 8.15 pm & Tues 7 Feb 7.15 pm “It’s nature at its worst – but the Aussie spirit at its best. Afterburn follows the efforts […]
The Council has just released their calendar of FREE community skill building workshops being provided for the community. The Council highly recommends a session scheduled to take place in Healesville on 21 March from 6-9pm at the Memo – “Collaborative Leadership“. This session is about working collectively to achieve your group’s vision. Often skill building […]
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 […]
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 […]
From the Shire: Friday, 4 November 2016 November is typically the time of year where Council begins its preparations for the upcoming fire season, and undertakes inspections on private property to remind landowners to reduce their bushfire risk by removing fire fuels. But since the October 9 wind event, we acknowledge that this year’s fire […]
WHAT: “Long Term Recovery Issues After Disasters” – OPEN FORUM Presentation by Dr Rob Gordon and Assoc. Prof Lisa Gibbs – (University of Melbourne Beyond Bushfires research study) WHEN: Wednesday 9th November, 7pm, WHERE: Kinglake Community Centre From Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House: “We are coordinating a very special event on WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER @ The […]
John Holland-KBR JV on behalf of Melbourne Water will upgrade a 5.7km section of the Maroondah Aqueduct between Balgownie Estate and Pauls Lane. The project’s preparation works will begin in mid-October and construction activity will begin in late October between Bleases Lane and Pauls Lane. Works will take approximately 12 months to complete. Preparation works will commence in mid-October. […]
Sustainable Gargening Australia has a number of sustainable gardening events coming up that you may be interested in: Water Smart Gardening with Richard Rowe – Footscray – Saturday 22nd October – 10:30am to 12:30pm Water is critical to a garden’s success but it is becoming an increasingly scarce resource. Join SGA’s own Richard Rowe and […]
Call for volunteers! Although this event is in Toolangi they do need as many volunteers as possible. Volunteers will be rewarded with seeing firsthand, how environmental sculptors create works of art in the forest over a two week period. Full information for volunteers is available here Reggie Clark from Linden Gate Gallery and Sharon Plummer from Kinglake have […]
The Yarra Glen and District Historical Society’s Annual Tetlow Talk is being held on Sunday 9th October. The Guest speaker is Les Hutchinson, long term President of the Croydon Historical Society. He will be talking about documenting family history as he has done through his family’s letters and writings during their travel to Australia and […]