News
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Raising money for mental health
This year’s Move for Mind Fun Run will be held at the Box Hill Institute’s Lilydale Lakeside campus on 15 September to raise money for…
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Victoria Road Primary awarded for sustainability efforts
Victoria Road Primary School was applauded for its efforts in reducing environmental impact on 2 September by Eastern Victoria Region MP Harriet Shing. The primary…
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Fears for tourism
The Yarra Ranges could be lumped in with other Victorian tourism regions following a State Government review, Yarra Ranges Council fears. Councillors agreed to make…
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The Round-up
Tool theft charges Police charged a Healesville woman over a theft from a tradie’s toolbox in Lilydale in June. They arrested the 26-year-old woman in…
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Belgrave CFA launch fire safety film
An education initiative to help hills residents learn about fire safety has launched in Belgrave. The Belgrave CFA unit and Belgrave Cameo worked together for…
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It’s none of our business, but…
MP reads Noni Monbulk MP James Merlino attended Belgrave Library for a special Book Week storytime on Friday 23 August. Dressed up as characters from…
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Help for wildlife
A Mount Evelyn wildlife shelter has warned residents to be wary of injured wildlife, with a warm start to spring sparking a rise in the…
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Organ donation now possible at the Angliss
Talking to families donating the organs of their loved one at the end of life may seem to make for a difficult day, but for…
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Sands launches first bereavement support group for dads
Miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death cause heartbreak for about 106,000 Australians every year. This Father’s Day, to meet the increasing need for support services for…
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Third generation to jump aboard Puffing Billy
A passion for trains runs deep in the Campbell family. Ian Campbell spent more than 30 years working in the rail industry, and has been…
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A trip of a lifetime
Almost five years ago, Maree Schleibs made a life-changing decision. The bookkeeper from Montrose, in her early 60s at the time, decided to pack up…
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Wheel support
Yarra Ranges Council publicly recognised and thanked more than 100 volunteers who worked year-round to help isolated, aged and frail residents. Mayor Tony Stevenson said…