Greater Glider noted as endangered
The beloved native Greater Glider has been moved from vulnerable to endangered status according to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, effective...
Supporting men in Mooroolbark by opening dialogue around mental health
Supporting men to speak their concerns and voice their internal pain is the intention of Mooroolbark’s Build a Brotherhood to ensure they don’t suffer...
Lilydale SES crew member volunteers in Sydney flood assistance
Lilydale SES member, Lachlan, is one of 18 volunteers who was deployed to Sydney earlier this week to assist in the Sydney floods.
Unit...
Fire Danger Rating changes commencing later this year
A new Fire Danger Rating system is currently being developed to help ensure more accurate, relevant and effective communication ahead of next summer.
The new...
Endangered eastern quolls find home in Healesville
Healesville Sanctuary has welcomed the arrival of a new native duo who have taken up residence in the Nocturnal House.
The two 12-month-old female...
Feedback wanted on Morrison Reserve draft plans
Yarra Ranges Council has opened a community submission and feedback request for the newly released Morrison Reserve upgrade plans.
In preparation for a Masterplan,...
RBA increases cash rate target to 1.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced today an increase of 50 basis points to the cash rate target, to 1.35 per cent, in an...
Suspicious house fire, information sought
Croydon police are appealing for public assistance following a suspicious fire at a house in Croydon last week.
Emergency services responded to Newman Road after...
Rental crisis on show in 2021 Census data
The rental property crisis in the Yarra Ranges has been further highlighted by initial statistics from the 2021 Census.
The Yarra Ranges as whole rents...
Yoorrook Commission releases first report after Elders Yarns
The Yoorrook Justice Commission today released its first interim report on how to continue moving forward in this truth-telling process and the ongoing urgency...
Worries of population to emergency services ratio for Chirnside Park
With a growing population in Chirnside Park, as noted in the 2021 Census data released on 28 June, concerns have been raised about the...
A growing Yarra Ranges according to 2021 Census data
The population of the Yarra Ranges saw a significant increase in the 2021 Census data, with data released on Tuesday 28 June allowing residents...
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Lilydale floods after major downpour, roads closed for Friday commute
Lilydale has copped a major downpour once again seeing multiple roads impacted by flood waters.
It has been estimated by Lilydale SES that rain...
