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Recognition for individuals and groups doing great things
JEAN STEEL
Jean Steel is a powerful volunteer and beloved member of the Lilydale community.
A life member of the Lilydale Atheneum Theatre after more than...
Commitment to community highlighted in life achievement award
A lifelong volunteer, at age 81, Alan Somers doesn’t look to be slowing down his community work.
And that’s what made him the right...
Humble leader and mentor recognised for years of service
Leadership, dedication, understanding and community passion are words best used to describe the Yarra Ranges Ian De La Rue Award for Community Leadership recipient...
Known Lilydale name honoured as Citizen of the Year
For years the name Sharyn Manning has been associated with the township of Lilydale, for her work on improvements, beautification and bringing the community...
Rescue from remote or unfamilar areas made easier with app
A pair of rescues in bushland near the Yarra Valley have provided a prompt reminder to be wary of your surroundings when out hiking,...
‘We won’t hesitate’: Police out in force for long weekend
Police are warning motorists to prepare for a busy period on Victorian roads as a statewide road policing effort kicks off for the Australia...
Council meeting registration reminder ahead of first 2024 meeting
With the first Yarra Ranges Council meeting of 2024 under a week away, it is a timely reminder on the process for attending a...
Free over the phone mental health support available in Yarra Ranges
Looking to address the ‘missing middle’ in mental health support, Lilydale’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Local started providing telehealth care in December.
Lead for...
Creative coding program comes to Montrose
Looking to fill a gap in education, a free coding program is heading to Montrose in early February giving young people the opportunity to...
Honouring our best citizens
The Yarra Ranges is preparing to celebrate some of its highly credited citizens for their contributions to the community and environment with the Australia...
Local MPs set their sights for 2024
2024 promises to be a year filled with political debate, with hot topics spanning from humanitarian crises overseas to the cost of living hitting...
Back to school cost fears
As parents across the Yarra Ranges make the final dash to buy school supplies before term starts, the dread of being unable to afford...
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A return to basic council duties
Yarra Ranges Council has released its draft budget for the 2024-25 year flagging a number of projects, with drainage, park upgrades and trail rehabilitation...
