Tag: News
National expansion of the Indigenous Rangers Program announced in Healesville
A Healesville-based First Nations corporation welcomed two federal politicians who brought a great announcement for the First Nations communities on Thursday 31 October.
Federal...
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...
Yarra Ranges Christmas Window competition returning soon
Businesses across the Yarra Ranges are being urged to get into the Christmas spirit by decorating their storefronts, as part of Council’s annual Christmas...
Quilts for Orphans ‘Fabric Hugs’ on show and coming to Yarra Ranges groups in...
Quilts for Orphans (QFO) are bringing their ‘fabric hugs’ back to the Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead for the start of November.
Opening on Sunday...
Exchange safe zone comes to Mooroolbark
Special zones where buyers and sellers can exchange items purchased online have been established outside 35 24-hour police stations across Victoria, with Mooroolbark selected...
Nation’s sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked
Australia is less prepared for a pandemic than it was in 2020.
Covid-19 exhausted the nation's healthcare systems, public service and economy and the federal...
Have a coffee on a cop this November
Looking to engage with the community and hear from locals on what’s happening around their homes and businesses, Coffee with a Cop is making...
Lilydale man killed in Seville collision
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Seville yesterday evening.
It is understood a vehicle travelling west has...
Gifts for all ages needed to help spread festive joy
Heading towards its fourth year, the Rotary Club of Lilydale’s Wishing Tree appeal is once again looking to the community to help provide children...
The mystery of a ‘Lest We Forget’ pennant flag
A navy blue pennant flag donning the words Lest We Forget in white lettering is enshrouded with a sense of mystery, one the Lilydale...
Kyeema: The crash that changed the face of aviation
The stories of a potential Prime Minister, a trio of winemakers and a newly wed couple intertwine in the devastating and deadly tale of...
New artistic venture lands in Lilydale
A new artistic venture has landed in Lilydale giving local creatives a space to display their work, alongside a dedicated workshop area for education...