News
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Lilydale needs a heart
Lilydale is at a turning point in its history and it needs a heart. That’s what Lilydale and District Historical Society president Sue Thompson told…
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An Ernest farewell
Ernest White has put down his stop sign for the final time. He’s guided Sassafras Primary School students across Mount Dandenong Tourist Road for more…
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You know the drill
Yarra Ranges CIU detectives are appealing for public help following a burglary and theft in Lilydale. Investigators have been told a man attended a hardware…
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Cash for schools
Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School will receive $3.45 million in the next State Budget. Education Minister James Merlino visited the Mount Evelyn school on Friday…
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Future waste plan
Yarra Ranges Council will look into alternatives for the shire’s waste, with the landfill it uses close to capacity. The Metropolitan Waste Resource Recovery Group…
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RidgeWalk feedback
Yarra Ranges Council is seeking feedback on the Draft Master Plan for RidgeWalk. RidgeWalk will bring to life the stories of art and landscape in…
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Help for homeless
Yarra Ranges’ homeless could be left in the cold this winter because of state planning rules. At the Tuesday 28 May Yarra Ranges Council meeting,…
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Speed limit cuts
Yarra Ranges Council is proposing speed limit drops on nine roads to improve safety. The council is advocating to VicRoads on the community’s behalf in…
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A can-do attitude
The Belgrave South Baptist Church community will donate more than 1000 cans of food to help those in need. The church has collected cans for…
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Safely return to running postnatally
Having a baby is a time of incredible joy and exhilaration and a time to adjust to motherhood, sleep deprivation and the amazing changes a…
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Skate park plea
A Belgrave South boy spoke up at a Yarra Ranges Council meeting to ask for a skate park. Aaron Denny made a submission to the…
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Burrinja builder on-board
Yarra Ranges Council has chosen the builder that will spruce up Burrinja. Councillors agreed to award the $2.6 million contract for works at the Upwey…












