Billowing smoke as Mooroolbark house engulfed by fire
Smoke has been seen billowing from a Mooroolbark property, sending a smoke warning to nearby residents and surrounding suburbs.
Firefighters were called to the...
‘Higher expectations’ on draft budget
At the Tuesday 6 June council meeting, Yarra Ranges Council voted to adopt the draft 2023/24 budget under the spectre of cost of living...
Order of Australia bestowed upon four local residents
Four local residents have been recognised with an Order of Australia (OAM) for the first King’s Birthday since 1951.
Croydon residents Melinda Spencer and Donald...
Yarra Ranges FOGO bins ready to launch in October
A Food Organics and Garden Organics or FOGO collection has been announced for households across the Yarra Ranges and will be introduced on 2...
Garside assault charge dropped
A domestic assault case against Olympic boxer Harry Garside, of Lilydale, has been dropped.
Garside was arrested last month at Sydney International Airport and...
How loneliness negatively impacts men’s health
As Men’s health week is celebrated worldwide from June 12 to 18, recent studies by Healthy Male have revealed the impact of loneliness on...
Cold-blooded murder remains mystery
Buying a car, finishing high school, meeting his girlfriend, winning his first footy game with a new club and starting a business were moments...
Answers requested as Centrelink call wait times balloon out
Casey MP Aaron Violi is calling on the Albanese government to release information on how long locals are waiting on vital social security payments...
Voice for the generations
Yarra Ranges Council hosted an in-person event for National Reconciliation Week, with a packed live theatre at The Memo with powerful Indigenous keynote speakers,...
“Our fears have been realised:” Just over a third of Kinley Kangaroos survive relocation
Just over a third of kangaroos relocated from a development site in Lilydale have survived after being released into Warramate Hills Nature Conservation Reserve...
Inspiro CEO to take part in Vinnies Sleepout
In an effort to raise funds and awareness for those doing it tough throughout Australia, Yarra Ranges Healthcare Service’s CEO will be one of...
Probus Club in Lilydale here to stay
The Probus Club of Lilydale celebrated its 40th birthday with a luncheon at Fortnums Restaurant in Sassafras on Friday 2 June, with 60 people...