Lilydale school does its part for water saving
Local schools, including one in Lilydale, have helped save more than two billion litres of water across Yarra Valley Water’s service area, and more...
Machinery moves into Croydon, Ringwood for next LXRP stages
The next stages of construction on the Level Crossing Removal Projects across three suburbs in the outer east are underway, seeing Croydon, Ringwood and...
Gallery to return at Yarra Ranges Council 11 July meeting
Two and a half months since Yarra Ranges Council shut out the gallery from Council meetings indefinitely, the doors are set to reopen to...
A fitting farewell for one of Mount Evelyn’s best
Hundreds of people gathered on Tuesday 4 July to bid farewell to a man of “nerve and courage” - Mount Evelyn’s Roger Boness....
Distracted driving penalties rise as AI-driven cameras catch more offenders
As of Saturday 1 July, drivers will now face penalties of four demerit points and a $577 fine when caught using a mobile phone...
Reserve Bank hits pause on interest rates
Mortgage holders can breathe a sigh of relief as the Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold.
Australia's central bank moved to the sidelines...
From despaired to repaired at Chirnside Park Repair Cafe
The Chirnside Park Community Hub is offering a crafty new opportunity for residents with the opening of their Repair Cafe.
The project aims to bring...
Charities continue to see rise in demand for support as cost of living hits
Local charities have seen a surge in the number of families and individuals reaching out for support over recent months as the cost of...
Pets to be counted in Australian-first census
They won't be counted two by two, but Victorians' furry, feathered and scaly friends will soon be the focus of Australia's first pet census.
The...
Disunited Yarra Ranges Council supports The Voice
Yarra Ranges Council came together at their regular meeting on Tuesday 27 June without a fully unified front on the Voice to Parliament, with...
Care, support one gift pack at a time
The Rotary Club of Lilydale (RCL) delivered hundreds of packs of care items and activities to Maroondah Hospital’s Mental Health Inpatient Unit on Thursday...
Trees granted permit for removal despite reservations
Yarra Ranges councillors moved in support of four trees being removed in Mount Evelyn despite contradicting views and opposition to the proposal from some...