News
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Australia Day festivities from Wandin Rotary
The Rotary Club of Wandin’s Australia Day activities are returning in 2024. A breakfast will be held in the morning from 8.30am in the clubrooms…
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‘Invisible siblings’ brought to the fore at Archie’s Club Camp
Two days of bliss awaited the siblings of those with a disability as they embarked on a camp designed to build relationships and offer respite.…
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Montrose intersection works to get underway next month
Works on Montrose’s main intersection will get underway next month, changing the current roundabout to a traffic lights. Preparation works at the Mount Dandenong and…
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Unintended fermentation leads to recall of alcoholic prune juice
Unintended fermentation causing the presence of alcohol in a popular prune juice product has required a recall. Sabrands Australia Management Pty Ltd is recalling the…
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Yarra Ranges Council’s main phone line down
Yarra Ranges Council have been experiencing issues with their main phone line (1300 368 333) on Wednesday 17 January. Some people calling may not be…
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Train disruptions coming to the east
Disruptions are coming to both the Lilydale and Belgrave train lines from the end of this month, with the crossing removal projects ramping up. Buses…
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Lilydale joins million dollar club
While median house and unit prices across Victoria saw a stable but subdued performance in the fourth quarter of 2023, Melbourne’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs…
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Permit bid sparks environmental, flood concern
A proposal to build a retirement village on Swansea Road Lilydale has sparked major environmental and flooding concerns because it will abut Olinda Creek. The…
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Lilydale drainage frustration after unusually heavy January downpours
When Megan and Billy Polkinghorne bought their dream heritage home on Hermitage Street in Lilydale 20 years ago, the thought that they would have to…
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That’s a lotta lovely lotuses
Prime weather conditions have bolstered a wonderful garden experience you won’t find anywhere else at the Blue Lotus Water Garden in Yarra Junction this year.…
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Early morning rollover in Lilydale
A P-plate driver made a lucky escape from their rolled car in Lilydale on Monday morning (15 January). Lilydale CFA was first to respond to…
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Police op targets Lilydale
Dozens of police and authorised officers from various units were patrolling the Lilydale Railway Station and bus services at Chirnside Park as part of Operation…