Kinder enrolments opened
2024 kinder enrolments have opened, with parents encouraged to talk to their local kindergarten service about enrolment processes and timelines.
In Victoria, Free Kinder is...
An upgrade for afterschool activities
Afterschool entertainment can be hard to organsie at home, but Cire is giving families an upgrade on at-home activities with the Level Up program.
The...
Emergency management planning in the Yarra Ranges endorsed
Yarra Ranges Council’s 2023-2026 Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) has now been endorsed by the Regional Emergency Management Planning Committee (RMEPC) and was presented...
Yarra Ranges Council ask for European wasps to be reported
Now over halfway through autumn, European wasp activity is abundant in the local area and Yarra Ranges Council is asking residents to be on...
Yarra Ranges Council spends over $12,000 on security measures in year to date
Yarra Ranges Council has spent over $12,000 on security measures in the months leading to the public gallery being closed during council meetings.
During public...
Improvements begin at Elizabeth Bridge Reserve
Elizabeth Bridge Reserve in Kilsyth has undergone some upgrades as part of the Masterplan implementation, bringing new amenities and infrastructure for community use.
Outdoor exercise...
A trip down memory lane for Mercy Place residents
It was a trip down memory lane for residents at Mercy Place Montrose, with the staff putting together the first Vintage Fair on Friday...
Former commando shares stories with Mooroolbark Grammar for Anzac Day
Mooroolbark Grammar students had a special visit from a local war veteran to help commemorate and learn about Anzac Day upon returning to school...
Japara funding extension granted with long term plan yet to be decided
Yarra Ranges Council has agreed to a six month extension in funding for Japara’s Kilsyth Community Hub, a temporary lifeline until a more sustainable...
Lillydale Lake improvements outlined in draft master plan
As a major recreational facility in the Yarra Ranges, Lillydale Lake is set to get even better with millions of dollars proposed for upgrades...
EV Strategy finally on the cards for Australia
The Government released Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy on 19 April, a document designed to ensure Australians have both more choices of electric...
Mercy Place continues Anzac Day tradition
In its third year, Mercy Place Montrose hosted a special Anzac Day service for its residents to honour and remember their service on Australia’s...