Local CFA have recently seen an increase in fires caused by hot fireplace ash. Units are advising people to remember to always use a metal bucket next to the fireplace and soak ashes with water immediately to cool them down. Ashes can remain hot for…
Our community knows the unforgiving and unpredictable nature of bushfires all too well. Living in the bushfire prone Yarra Ranges and neighbouring the dense bushland…
As a writer, translator, reader and reviewer, I am against the use of AI-generated content in any literary work. But this is a complex issue. Therefore, in this article, I…
The discovery of a dead dingo on Mount Donna Buang Road has prompted calls for awareness surrounding the importance of dingo genetic studies. Georgia Ryan, who is the director of…
Ferny Creek resident, Coen Pearson has already established himself as a leader in environmental conservation, earning Yarra Ranges Council’s Young Environmental Achiever of the Year award. The 13 year-old has…
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre The Games Afoot Or Homes for the Holidays us a farce murder mystery. A “Who Dunnit” set in 1936 where the famous Broadway star William Gillette invites…
With the horticulture industry a crucial component of the Yarra Valley’s economy, having hands on deck in the fields, orchards and vineyards is critical and labour hire often provides However,…
As we lean into the heat of summer with the dread that it brings in places prone to fires and health risks to the vulnerable, it’s also that time of…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 390909 The Warburton Bowls Club made the best of a bad situation when quick improvisation saw a tub full of food donated to the…
The Yarra Valley is no stranger to conspiracy theories, and the causes of major disasters are no exception. A particularly prominent rumour that has garnered thousands of interactions on Facebook…
Applications for the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise’s (UYCE) scholarship program close at midnight 31 January. Made possible through the Community Bank Warburton-Yarra Junction, the scholarship invests in young people and…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531737 A colourful mural popped up on the walls of Wandin’s Marigold Way, showcasing the beautiful native wildlife of the Yarra Ranges while minimising…
