Burns set to ramp up
With fire restrictions easing in some parts of the State, and calm autumn conditions, hundreds of private, agricultural and planned burns are expected to...
Nita marched on in March for veterans
A member of the Lilydale RSL sub-branch joined thousands of people in March to walk the length of the Kokoda Trail raising funds for...
Montrose makes meals a new offering
The Montrose Community Cupboard has expanded into its next phase of people supporting people and the environment with its new community meals.
Having hosted...
China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers
China has abolished heavy tariffs against Australian wine in another significant step towards improved diplomatic relations and trade ties.
The Chinese government agreed to review...
Teens arrested after crime spree using stolen Mooroolbark car
A vehicle, allegedly stolen from a Mooroolbark property in late March, was used by teens as an escape car before being picked up by...
Ballooning company fined after worker falls through roof
A Yarra Valley hot air ballooning company has been convicted and fined a total of $44,000 after a worker was seriously injured in a...
Busy Easter period for Mooroolbark CFA
The Easter weekend, into early April, kept Mooroolbark CFA busy with house fires, car fires and an accident all requiring their services.
Brigade captain...
Early flu season calls for people to prepare
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is urging all eligible Australians to get their flu shot following an alarming number of flu cases across the...
Help shape the future of mental health in Yarra Ranges
Lilydale's Mental Health and Wellbeing Local is a new, progressive mental health and wellbeing service that is coming later this year, and the front...
Speak up on council plan
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is asking for community members to share their thoughts, time and expertise to help develop the 2025-2029 Council Plan.
Councillors endorsed...
Picnic time for teddies
Bringing people together to make better community connections is the premise of a teddy bear picnic that will be hosted in Kilsyth.
The initiative...
Severe weather warning issued for Tuesday
VicEmergency has issued a severe weather warning for people in North East and parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, West and South Gippsland...
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Wandin floristry apprentice Elisabeth Boer set to compete in World Skills...
A floristry apprentice from the Upper Yarra is set to showcase her skills against the other best apprentices in the country in 2025.
Elisabeth Boer,...
