News
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Connecting with the community at Lilydale CFA open day
The opening of a CFA station to the community is both a way to engage local residents in fire safety but also build relationships with…
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Rural Rainbows recognised for excellent efforts in promoting health
EACH’s Rural Rainbows program has been recognised for the difference it has made to the health of LGBTIQA+ residents of the Outer East. Rural Rainbows…
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CFA announces fire danger period for Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox
The fire danger period will be enforced for residents of the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox from mid-December. CFA has announced fire restrictions for the…
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Lilydale Street Fair just days away
The second annual Lilydale Street Fair is just over a week away with excitement and nerves building for the organisers. Having grown in size over…
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‘Selfish’ Lilydale drug driver killed mum in 159km/h crash
A Lilydale born and raised ice affected driver whose licence had expired nearly a decade earlier also had alcohol in his system when he smashed…
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Three people arrested following stabbing in Kilsyth
Yarra Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested three people following criminal damage in Mooroolbark and a stabbing in Kilsyth on Thursday 23 November. The group…
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Anchor’s outreach program wins award for aiming to end homelessness
Anchor was proud to have received official recognition for its Rapid Response Program, winning the Award for Excellence in Ending Homelessness in the adult category…
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Families always welcome to eastern suburbs
Yarra Ranges suburbs have dominated Property Credit’s ‘Top 20 Suburbs for Raising a Family in Australia’ report’s Melbourne list. The report, launched on Monday 13…
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Bureaucratic nightmare for Yarra Ranges resident
The case of a 72-year-old widow in the Yarra Ranges, who has been frustrated and disappointed with a lack of communication two local councils, is…
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Decade of Run for the Young
The countdown to the tenth annual Run for the Young marathon event has the team at Bridge Builders getting excited and nervous all at once.…
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Cr Todorov named as new mayor
After just three years serving the Yarra Ranges community as a councillor, Sophie Todorov has been elected as the new mayor for 2024. The Melba…
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Road funds saved for Coldstream
The funds for the upgrade to the Maroondah Highway and Killara Road intersection have been saved after a 90-day infrastructure review of the 2023/24 federal…