Yarra Ranges

ClimateWhitehorseYarra RangesFoodKnoxMonashPropertyMaroondahManninghamSportsProfilesPoliticsHistoryGamblingTravelFootballEnvironmentEntertainmentConservationGuidesLocal NewsWord on the street
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
+2+2
Quarry pushback goes postal: Yarra Ranges Council joins call for impact assessment

Quarry pushback goes postal: Yarra Ranges Council joins call for impact assessment

As the days count by and locals opposed to the pit’s growth wait in fear of a sudden greenlight for the expansion, Yarra Ranges Council has also joined the list of bodies hoping to be involved in the process.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
+2+2
Adding 30 acres and 30 years: Montrose quarry expansion proposal draws ire from 2,000+ locals

Adding 30 acres and 30 years: Montrose quarry expansion proposal draws ire from 2,000+ locals

While Boral says the quarry is a key supplier of materials for the State Government’s Big Build projects, locals are telling them to source rock from other sites.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
+4+4
November’s best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

November’s best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Read about upcoming shows featuring local acts across Belgrave and Mount Evelyn.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
+3+3
“Another hurdle”: How will Yarra Ranges’ proposed erosion overlays impact the housing market?

“Another hurdle”: How will Yarra Ranges’ proposed erosion overlays impact the housing market?

“It cuts down the appetite to live in these high-risk areas."

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
+3+3
How will higher landslide or mudslide risk impact insurance policies across the Dandenong Ranges?

How will higher landslide or mudslide risk impact insurance policies across the Dandenong Ranges?

“The vast majority of policies would exclude subsidence or land movement.”

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
+3+3
“More susceptible”: How will new development restrictions decrease Kalorama’s landslide risk?

“More susceptible”: How will new development restrictions decrease Kalorama’s landslide risk?

“Whilst we're able to work out where landslides can occur, we cannot predict when.”

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
+1+1
WATCH: 🍒 Cherry blossoms and family fun

WATCH: 🍒 Cherry blossoms and family fun

The Cherry Hill Orchards Blossom Festival is open every day until Sunday October 5.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
+4+4
“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

The union argues outsourcing would bring “less compensation, weaker entitlements and less secure jobs”.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
+4+4
“It’s essentially free money”: Knox among councils refusing to support childcare worker pay rise

“It’s essentially free money”: Knox among councils refusing to support childcare worker pay rise

Workers across Knox’s early childhood education and care centres are calling for a pay bump as they contend with stress and high turnover rates.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
+2+2
WATCH: Are you prepared for the next bushfire?

WATCH: Are you prepared for the next bushfire?

We spoke to CFA District 14 Assistant Chief Fire Officer David Renkin about what's coming in terms of the region's fire risk.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
+3+3
“A very challenging fire season”: Danger starting earlier due to drier and hotter weather

“A very challenging fire season”: Danger starting earlier due to drier and hotter weather

“If it’s got the right wind conditions and the fuel loads are dry enough, it would not take long for a fire to burn up to the side of the Dandenongs.”

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
+3+3
WATCH: How do extreme weather shifts impact bees?

WATCH: How do extreme weather shifts impact bees?

We spoke to local beekeeper Laszlo Kun about how he was only able to produce a limited amount of honey from his 16 apiaries in the last season due to drought conditions across Victoria.

Matthew Sims