News
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Coldstream Airport officially sold
In December, the Doake family relinquished its almost 100-year ownership of the Coldstream Airport and Sunny Meadows farm. The properties were listed for sale as…
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Five teens arrested after ramming police car in Lilydale
Five teenagers are in custody following a pursuit that spanned several suburbs after they allegedly rammed a marked police car in Lilydale. The incident began…
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Campfire caution urged this long weekend
Amid the current bushfire emergency and increased fire risk across the coming days, authorities are warning that caution around campfires will be critical over the…
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Yarra Ranges Council seeking feedback on draft Tree Policy
Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the community to help advise on a new Tree Policy due to be implemented this year. The updated policy…
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Yarra Ranges teen charged for antisemitic attack in St Kilda East
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a teenage boy from the Yarra Ranges following a report of antisemitic behaviour in St Kilda East earlier…
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Yarra Ranges and Maroondah record concerning uptick in demand for homelessness support services
The increasingly dire circumstances of people experiencing homelessness have been captured in the Council to Homeless Persons’ new Victorian Homelessness Heatmap. The local government areas…
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Local wildlife rescuers respond to the fire ground, full impact not yet known
The devastating effects of January’s bushfires are yet to be fully felt, but wildlife rescuers, carers and veterinarians are doing their best to save and…
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Pets to the fore as donations deliver essentials
From fighting the fires to collecting donations, Lilydale CFA has turned its attention to recovery for the farmers and families impacted by the recent Longwood…
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$5000 raised for fire-affected family by Yarra Glen Bowls Club
The Yarra Glen Bowls Club has rallied around one of its own in a moment of need following the fires in Longwood last week. Matthew…
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Car involved in multiple hit and runs in Lilydale and Yering
Local law enforcement are seeking help from the public after a car was involved in two collisions and seen doing burnouts across Yering and Lilydale…
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Family’s sanctuary lost to blaze
Memories of riding motorbikes, fishing in the dam and playing hide-and-seek among the trees of Victoria’s Highlands are what remain for a Lilydale family after…
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Join a Wellness Walk in Lilydale or Mt Evelyn
If you have ever wanted to join a run club without the running, this summer you can lace up your walking shoes and join Yarra…












