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  • New Support For Victorian Communities To Stay Connected

    The Victorian Government is helping communities to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic through a new grants program to support local initiatives. Minister for Suburban Development Shaun Leane and Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes today announced the opening of applications for the Let’s Stay Connected Fund, with grants available for community organisations, local government bodies, […]

  • Yarra Glen and District Historical Society AGM – 8th Sept

    The Annual General Meeting of the Yarra Glen and District Historical Society will be held on Sunday 8th September 2019 in the Supper Room of the Yarra Glen Memorial Hall at 1.30pm. Please bring a plate to share. A nomination form for Office Bearers and Committee for 2019-20 is attached together with Minutes of the […]

  • Yarra Glen River Circuit Walk

    Yarra Glen River Circuit Walk – have a say on the proposed works – 8 March, 2-6pm outside Yarra Glen IGA Thanks to the recommendations of the Yarra Glen People’s Panel, Yarra Glen is going to get a very improved river walk. Council Officers are currently working on the brief for the works. On Thursday […]

  • Yara Glenergy – Expressions of Interest Sought

    See the attached Yarra Glenergy flyer inviting expressions of interest from businesses in Yarra Glen and surrounding areas in the installation of solar panels on their premises. Please pass this on to anyone who might have an interest in applying. For further information, contact Tom Belford, 0417 171 538

  • Road Widening Works for Hunts Lane – Stage 2

    Information about the stage 2 widening works for Hunts Lane is now available. Works will commence at the end of March 2018 for stage 2 widening works at the bend circled in red in the image attached.

  • Steels Creek Community Centre Family Pizza Night – 3rd March 2018

    The next Family Pizza Night will be on the 3rd March at SCCC. Hosted by SCCC. The event will be subsided by funds received from SCA however the time has come that we must now charge for the event. WHERE: Steels Creek Community Centre WHEN: Sat 3rd March, 2018 WHO: This event is open to […]

  • Community Based Emergency Management Forum and Networking Event

    Save the date event details: Building on the success of the 2016 Living with Bushfire Community Conference,  we are very happy to announce the 2017 Community Based Emergency Management Forum and networking event. Designed to celebrate and support you as leaders in making a valuable contribution to safer communities in Yarra Ranges and beyond.  The […]

  • APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER GRANTS NOW OPEN

    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 […]

  • Having Internet Problems?

    Quite a number of residents reported having problems with their internet connections during much of Feb 2016 – regardless of which provider they’re with. Problems range from frequent disconnects to absolutely appalling connection speeds. The problem stems from some work that the wholesale provider (Telstra) was doing around the Steels Creek and Dixon’s Creek exchanges. The works were scheduled […]

  • Yarra Glen People’s Panel

    A People’s Panel is being held during March and April 2016 to provide recommendations to Council on where the funds from the sale from 39-41 Bell St should be allocated on capital works priorities in the Yarra Glen township. Nine projects have been identified through community consultation in 2012 as part of ‘Embrace Our Street’ […]