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And they are seeing you: Meeting the gaze of an alive world

08 April 2025

How might we cultivate deeper, more respectful and loving relationships with the animate world? This  exhibition includes photography, writing, and mixed visual arts created from a community exploring this question together. Practical techniques of profound and intimate connection with nature will be shared via a program of workshops and events.

Make a Paper Puppet

08 April 2025

Families are invited to make paper puppets inspired by Dame Nellie Melba's operatic career, and by the rocking horse in Melba's home in Coldstream. A free drop-in activity at The Memo Healesville and The Arts Centre in Warburton as part of the A Toast to Melba exhibition program.

A Toast to Melba

09 April 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.
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Young voices help shape Monbulk’s Microgrid Mural

Published on 07 April 2025

A shipping container has been near the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre as part of the Monbulk Resilient Energy Project, and while its main purpose is to house critical microgrid equipment, it will also be painted as a community mural that showcases local values.

Share your thoughts on local heritage

Published on 04 April 2025

What is important to you when you think about our past?
Council is seeking your thoughts and feedback on what the priorities are when it comes to the history of Yarra Ranges and we’re interested to hear your heritage stories as we prepare a new Heritage Strategy later this year.

Update your pet rego

Published on 03 April 2025

Pet owners are urged to update and pay their pet registration before 10 April, to help Council staff reunite owners with their loved ones.

Creating a safer & more accessible transport network in Chirnside Park

Published on 01 April 2025

Council is reaching out to community members of Chirnside Park to understand how to make our local streets safer for everyone and to encourage more walking or cycling around their local neighbourhood.
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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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