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Council requests interim heritage overlay for Montrose Rd property
Yarra Ranges Council moved a motion on Tuesday evening to request the State government apply an interim heritage overlay to the property at 1...
Federal funding pledge to keep Lilydale Youth Hub in action
Funding for the Lilydale Youth Hub was due to expire at the end of this year, leaving staff and the organisations in limbo about...
Yarra Ranges Council releases draft budget
Yarra Ranges Council has signalled major spending on roads, bridges and walkways, and community buildings within the 2022/23 draft budget, while also expecting to...
Frank Whelan honoured with pumper naming for over 60 years in CFA
As a little boy, Frank Whelan loved the idea of riding around on a big red truck and now 60 years later his name...
Clegg Road childcare centre refused by the council
A building application for a childcare centre on Clegg Road Mount Evelyn has been refused by Yarra Ranges Councillors at last night's council meeting.
It...
Yarra Ranges police warn residents to be vigilant of fraudulent online sales
The public is urged to be vigilant online as the amount of scams being reported to local police continues to rise.
Yarra Ranges Crime Prevention...
Renting in the Yarra Ranges reaches crisis point
The reality of renting a house in the Yarra Ranges is slowly dwindling, with rental properties declining and prices skyrocketing in both the urban...
Social housing and family violence promises in State budget
The State budget released last week has aimed to build on its existing promises for building more social housing and improving conditions for women....
Traffic nightmare remains through Lilydale
The messaging for all the level crossing removal projects including Lilydale promoted the easing of congestion and removing dangers for drivers.
Since the opening...
Pre polling locations available from 9 May
Early voting for the 21 May Federal election began on 9 May, with several pre-polling booths open throughout Casey and the surrounding area.
For residents...
Casey candidate said he would shoot politicians if elected
An independent candidate for Casey claimed if elected he would “get out the M60” and shoot Australian politicians.
In a video seen by the Star...
Schools welcome pathway options for students
Changes to the way students learn in the final years of their schooling have been widely accepted by the local school community.
The overhaul...