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Events

A Toast to Melba

02 March 2025

Uncover the untold stories of a global icon, Dame Nellie Melba. A Toast to Melba shares rarely seen objects, photographs, and personal treasures from Coombe Yarra Valley, Arts Centre Melbourne and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum—brought together for the first time in this dynamic new exhibition.

Melba’s Vintage Playroom

02 March 2025

Venture back in time to a playdate over 100 years ago. Melba’s Vintage Playroom invites children and audiences to step into a whimsical and magical children’s nursery celebrating Dame Nellie Melba’s love of games and nonsense and her favourite saying: “Let’s have fun!”.

And They Are Seeing You Workshops

02 March 2025

To coincide with Dr Maya Ward’s latest exhibition “And They Are Seeing You: Meeting the Gaze of an Alive World” at Arts Centre Warburton, there are a range of workshops available to participate in. Learn practical techniques to unlock creativity through sensory experiences and mixed art forms.
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Learn more about the reopening of the Public Gallery from the 11 July 2023 by reading our statement.

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Visitor Paid Parking Pilot Project Coming to Warburton

Published on 26 February 2025

The rates for the Visitor Paid Parking Pilot Project in Warburton were agreed at last night’s Council meeting. Visitor Paid Parking is due to start from 3 May 2025 - residents permits are available from 17 March.

Rural Advisory Committee seeking new members

Published on 24 February 2025

The Yarra Ranges Rural Advisory Committee (RAC) is seeking new members to contribute to shaping the future of agriculture in the region. Since its establishment in 2016, the committee has played a key role in representing local farmers and advising Council on rural issues.

Stormwater Community Panel Endorsed

Published on 20 February 2025

Council endorsed the new Stormwater Community Reference Panel at the meeting held on Tuesday 11 February.

State first to improve planning process for community

Published on 18 February 2025

Council has begun utilising myLot, an AI-powered self-service planning enquiry tool, to help residents find out if they need a planning permit for their upcoming project.
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Ridges and Rivers

Warburton Mountain Bike Destination

An initiative of Yarra Ranges Council, which will deliver an accessible and sustainable world-class

Yarra Valley Trail

An immersive visitor experience that connects you with food, wine, culture and scenery of the Yarra

ngurrak barring | Ridgewalk

39 kilometre walking track through the Dandenong Ranges

Other highlights

Shaping Yarra Ranges

Our Creative Community

Yarra Ranges Local Plant Directory

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