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Rates

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Burning off

Find information about burning off, when you can burn and restrictions that apply to your property

Planning

Find out more about the planning process, including how to apply and track existing applications.

Events

Active April 2025

15 April 2025

Come and join us for Active April in the beautiful Yarra Ranges. From local walks, soccer fun, BMX events, dance, and Library Storytime sessions, we have a wide range of events for all age groups and abilities to enjoy.

A Toast to Melba

16 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.

Melba’s Vintage Playroom

16 April 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!”.
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Report a road issue

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Report a drainage issue

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Report a missed waste collection

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Council meetings

Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

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Register to attend a Council meeting

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Plan for an upcoming meeting

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View a live recording of a Council Meeting

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Participate and be heard at a Council Meeting

Find out how to talk to a submission, ask a question or lodge a petition with Council.

Attending a Council meeting

Learn more about our meeting code of conduct, CCTV policy and governance rules.

Venues for hire

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Find out what's happening near you

What’s near me?

Community feedback shaping final Lilydale Parking Plan

Published on 15 April 2025

Council has endorsed a Parking Precinct Plan for Lilydale, following extensive engagement with community groups, businesses and locals.

Green Street Healesville concepts open for feedback

Published on 14 April 2025

Council has developed a draft concept for the Green Street parklet in Healesville, following community engagement, and the document now ready for community feedback.

A new partnership for tourism

Published on 11 April 2025

Council has endorsed the establishment of a new Visitor Economy Partnership following Tuesday’s Council meeting, which, if endorsed by other Councils, would help spread the funding of tourism initiatives across the region.

Looking After Yarra Ranges: March Minor Works

Published on 09 April 2025

Find out what has recently been done in your ward!
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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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