The Climate Council’s latest report, Too Close to Home, presents alarming evidence of the increasing frequency and severity of climate-fuelled disasters in Australia. Among the hardest-hit regions, the Yarra Ranges has experienced significant climate-related disasters since 2019/20, highlighting the urgent need for sustained focus on climate change.

It's easy to see why we love living in the Yarra Ranges, but as the federal election approaches, residents are keen for their voices to be heard on key topics that affect our community. These topics, including housing, childcare, climate change, infrastructure, road safety, and gendered violence, significantly impact the local community's well-being and way of life.