Tag: News
Kilsyth Primary School proudly unveil 18-metre long mural celebrating Wurundjeri country
Some students and parents from Kilsyth Primary School have been hard at work on a new mural that recognises and celebrates the land of...
Three men charged following aggravated burglaries in Lilydale, Montrose
Three men have been charged and a fourth arrested after a series of aggravated burglaries in Lilydale and Montrose where they wielded firearms. ...
Help Yarra Ranges Council create next Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Yarra Ranges community members are encouraged to provide their thoughts on what issues are influencing their health and wellbeing as part of the development...
Hope, Faith and a miracle at Christmas Creek – platypus returns home
A precious platypus has peacefully paddled off into the wild after receiving expert care for 10-months at Healesville Sanctuary.
A dedicated team of animal experts...
Best of the state’s press
More than 170 people attended the Victorian Country Press Association’s pinnacle event for 2024, held at the RACV Resort in Torquay on Friday 15...
Engagement opens for four urban playspace projects
Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on four playspace projects in Yarra Ranges Council’s urban region over the coming month.
Playspaces in Bimbadeen...
Victorian Government ramps up illicit tobacco regulation measures
Just a week after the Star Mail delved into the issue of the illicit tobacco trade, the Victorian Government has announced its measures to...
Melba successful in grant for mates and dates series
Melba Support Services will host a series of friend dating events across rural and regional Victoria after being awarded a pride events and festivals...
‘Homelessness doesn’t take a holiday’: Anchor urges for community support
As Australia’s homelessness crisis intensifies, Anchor is calling on the community to extend support to children and young people experiencing homelessness, especially during...
Dads Chat Project expanding in Yarra Ranges and Maroondah
An opportunity for dads and male carers to have their say on what they’d like to see for them in local programs and activities...
Teens arrested following deliberately lit fire in Mooroolbark
Two teens were arrested in Mooroolbark on Wednesday evening after deliberately lighting a fire and fleeing the area.
It is alleged the teens lit...
Higgins appointed new deputy mayor of Yarra Ranges Council
During the first Yarra Ranges Council meeting with the new councillors, Cr Richard Higgins was elected as deputy mayor who will support the newly...