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Creative Yarra Ranges

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Business Yarra Ranges

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What's on in Yarra Ranges

Bookaburra Storytime

05 November 2026

Bookaburra Storytellers provide free weekly storytime sessions for children aged 0-5 years in community venues across Yarra Ranges. Keep an eye out for the session nearest you.

Pathways for carers - Mt Evelyn

05 November 2026

The Pathways for carers project offers carers of people with a disability or mental illness an opportunity to share walks and to learn more about news, services and support available to carers. Walking in Mt Evelyn

Royal Australian Navy Wind Band

07 November 2026

The wind band performs a wide variety of musical styles from traditional military marches and classical symphonic works to music theatre and popular repertoire. As the Navy band’s largest ensemble of up to 45 members, the wind band offers versatility and volume, and showcases some of Australia’s most talented musicians and composers.

Latest news

Stormwater Management Plan making good progress across Yarra Ranges

Published on 30 October 2026

Two years after adopting Yarra Ranges Council's Stormwater Management Plan, Yarra Ranges Council is making significant progress towards reducing flood risk, improving waterway health and strengthening the community’s ability to respond to a changing climate.

Housing pressures stretching households across Melbourne’s east

Published on 30 October 2026

New research from the Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance reveals housing affordability is placing growing pressure on households across Melbourne’s east. The findings highlight the need for greater investment, stronger policy settings and more affordable housing options to support thriving local communities.

Help shape the future of the Yarra Ranges Green Wedge

Published on 28 October 2026

Yarra Ranges Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of the region’s Green Wedge, with consultation commencing on 28 October on a Discussion Paper in preparation for a new 15-year Green Wedge Management Plan.
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