Progressive plan for Yarra Ranges waste management approved
Yarra Ranges councillors have approved Council’s Community Waste and Resource Recovery Plan 2023–2030 at the Tuesday 13 June council meeting.
Following community consultation in which...
Capital works put into focus in council budget
Yarra Ranges Council added an additional Council meeting to their schedule on Tuesday 6 June in order to speed up the implementation of Council’s...
Police intercept unregistered ute after it rolled on the Black Spur
A Mount Evelyn probationary driver has been intercepted by police after they spotted the banged up vehicle driving along the Black Spur.
State Highway...
Technology, culture on display at Koorie student showcase
After two terms of exploring culture, art and technology, dozens of Aboriginal students from around the Valley have showcased their connection to Country and...
Billowing smoke as Mooroolbark house engulfed by fire
Smoke has been seen billowing from a Mooroolbark property, sending a smoke warning to nearby residents and surrounding suburbs.
Firefighters were called to the...
‘Higher expectations’ on draft budget
At the Tuesday 6 June council meeting, Yarra Ranges Council voted to adopt the draft 2023/24 budget under the spectre of cost of living...
Order of Australia bestowed upon four local residents
Four local residents have been recognised with an Order of Australia (OAM) for the first King’s Birthday since 1951.
Croydon residents Melinda Spencer and Donald...
FOGO bins to launch in Yarra Ranges
A Food Organics and Garden Organics or FOGO collection has been announced for households across the Yarra Ranges and will be introduced on 2...
Garside assault charge dropped
A domestic assault case against Olympic boxer Harry Garside, of Lilydale, has been dropped.
Garside was arrested last month at Sydney International Airport and...
Study reveals loneliness negatively impacts men’s health
Recent studies by Healthy Male have revealed the impact of loneliness on health can be as damaging as smoking, obesity and some cancers, and...
Probus Club in Lilydale here to stay
The Probus Club of Lilydale celebrated its 40th birthday with a luncheon at Fortnums Restaurant in Sassafras on Friday 2 June, with 60 people...
Royal Children’s Hospital receives donation from Rotary Club of Wandin
On Wednesday 7 June, The Rotary Club of Wandin proudly handed over a cheque of $18,000 they fundraised to the Royal Children’s Hospital.
The money...
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Plays coming to local theatres
CLOC Musical theatre
Come From Away
Based on actual events that happened on 9/11 the little town of Gander Newfoundland which had the ;largest airport in...
