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Stretched end to end, the road network of Yarra Ranges would take you from Melbourne to Bundaberg in Queensland. This includes some major highways, which…

Yarra Ranges enjoys a wide range of industry, including many small businesses producing goods ranging from gourmet foods and wine, arts and craft to timber.…

While most sectors of the workforce have experienced a high degree of insecurity in recent times, Victorian Local Government employees have had to deal with…

Young people make up a high percentage of Yarra Ranges’ population. However, many live in relatively isolated circumstances making it difficult to find employment and…

Yarra Ranges was the first Local Government in Victoria to employ an Aboriginal Community Development Officer. “The Shire has a significant Koori community of 750…

Balancing the value of the natural environment with the need to minimise bushfire risk is a vital concern for the Shire of Yarra Ranges. While…

“We are very conscious that we provide recreation for greater Melbourne,” said John Ross, Corporate Manager Infrastructure and Leisure Services. While thousands of daily visitors…

While Yarra Ranges’ residents value their environment, how best to preserve it is a major issue for Council. Ian Gibb, Corporate Manager Planning and Environment,…

Shortly into the new Council’s first term tragedy struck Yarra Ranges when bushfires swept through the Dandenong Ranges. Widespread property damage and loss of life…

As Homebush Bay takes shape for the 2000 Olympics, this environmentally sensitive development is being described as an icon to rival the Sydney Harbour Bridge…

A number of organisations, both public and private sector, were in there vying for the recent Australian Customer Service Awards. They included BT Funds Management,…

Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Mayor Rosemary Craddock, President Local Government Association of…