Landmark of Australian democracy
A $4.2 million Centre celebrating one of the most significant events in Australia's history was opened earlier this year. The Eureka Stockade Centre,...
Traineeships link surf to snow
Victoria's Surf Coast Shire has launched an innovative scheme to overcome seasonal variations in economic activity in the Shire and reduce local youth...
Planning regional tourism accommodation
The Tourism Task Force has recently published a two-part guide for Councillors and developers considering future regional tourism accommodation development. Part 1...
Managing a diversity of interests
From the centre of Melbourne the Dandenong Ranges can be viewed as an ever present, inviting green backdrop to metropolitan life. Melburnians regard...
Council goes ‘on the road’
With residents and businesses scattered over 2,500 square kilometres, the newly elected Council at Yarra Ranges soon recognised the need to develop a...
Governing diversity brings unity
"One of the best things about the creation of the Yarra Ranges Shire was the strengthening of this area's common identity," said Chief...
On the road
Stretched end to end, the road network of Yarra Ranges would take you from Melbourne to Bundaberg in Queensland. This includes some...
Abundant business opportunities
Yarra Ranges enjoys a wide range of industry, including many small businesses producing goods ranging from gourmet foods and wine, arts and craft...
Supporting staff in a change environment
While most sectors of the workforce have experienced a high degree of insecurity in recent times, Victorian Local Government employees have had to...
Youth Works
Young people make up a high percentage of Yarra Ranges' population. However, many live in relatively isolated circumstances making it difficult to find...
Support for Indigenous heritage
Yarra Ranges was the first Local Government in Victoria to employ an Aboriginal Community Development Officer. "The Shire has a significant...
Balancing fire safety with conservation
Balancing the value of the natural environment with the need to minimise bushfire risk is a vital concern for the Shire of Yarra...
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Busselton flying high for tourism
Busselton Margaret River Airport was abuzz with Jetstar’s inaugural flight service between Sydney and Busselton taking off on 26 March.
The new direct flights...
