‘System doesn’t work’ says Yarra Ranges Council
Yarra Ranges Council joined some of the state’s peak local government bodies in making a submission to a Victorian Legislative Council inquiry investigating municipal...
Trains set to return to Lilydale Line
Trains will resume running on the Lilydale Line on Friday 5 July after the removal of the Dublin Road, Ringwood East and Coolstore Road,...
Growing a healthy, smiling generation
The next generation of preschoolers has learnt about the importance of keeping their teeth healthy through activities, games and making habits fun.
Mount Evelyn’s...
Youth crime on the rise for some
Despite additional resources in place some local government areas in the outer east of Victoria are facing steady rises in youth crime.
Under 18-year-olds...
Homemade explosive device located in Montrose
Police are seeking information after a homemade explosive device was located near the intersection of Cardigan Road and Belfast Road Montrose at 3.30pm on...
Council Action Plan 2024-25 is set
As Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is approaching its final year for delivery of the 2021-25 Council Plan, councillors endorsed the updated plan for the...
Wandin Bakery’s sourdough unrivalled and pies among the best
One of the Yarra Ranges' favourite bakeries has been firing its ovens up with pride this week after getting some recognition for a number...
Scouting in Montrose reaches new heights
Montrose Scout Group has grown exponentially in its near 12 months since rebooting the club after a previous merger with Mount Evelyn.
On the...
How submissions helped shape the 2024/25 Yarra Ranges Council Budget
Yarra Ranges Council’s draft 2024/25 Budget was open for community feedback from Wednesday 24 April to Sunday 19 May and resident’s thoughts have been...
Appropriate housing growth approved for Lilydale estate
The construction of 11 dwellings in Lilydale’s newest emerging housing estate have been approved by Yarra Ranges Council, being called a “reasonable example of...
Budget adjustments minimal with final document adopted
Sticking to a budget of priorities and key services, Yarra Ranges Council made minimal alterations to the 2024-25 outlook seeing the final budget adopted...
Montrose resident conquered Everest
A Montrose resident conquered the summit of Mount Everest in May.
Ambulance Victoria advanced life support paramedic Alison Bowen has been working her way...
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Halloween descends on Miniature Railway
Superheroes, pumpkins, tradies and witches descended on the Mooroolbark and District Miniature Railway (MDMR) as they celebrated Halloween for 2024.
Laughter, surprise and amazement...
