News
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Customers devastated over the forthcoming closure of Lilydale Westpac bank
Westpac customers have been devastated by the news the Lilydale branch will be closing. The official notifications are yet to be sent to Westpac customers…
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Councils in Victoria required to give equitable access to sports facilities by 2024
Yarra Ranges Council has welcomed the Victorian State Government’s new Fair Access Policy Roadmap, which will require local councils to ensure equitable access to sporting…
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Habitat for Humanity volunteers required for Ranges rebuild
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is calling for community members in the Yarra Ranges and Maroondah areas to volunteer in helping neighbours in the Dandenong Ranges…
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Montrose insurer meeting for storm affected residents
Residents throughout the Yarra Ranges affected by last year’s storm event are able to attend in-person meetings with insurers on Wednesday 17 August. Between 12:00pm…
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Fundraising to support growing number of grieving parents this Red Nose Day
For the thousands of parents who grieve the death of a baby or young child each year in Australia, finding ways to offer support and…
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Yarra Ranges Girl Guide leaders recognised for years of service
Yarra Ranges District Girl Guide volunteers have been receiving service awards over the last few months, recognising their unfailing commitment to training young girls in…
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Lilydale streetscape left to ruin, council responds
Lilydale and District Historical Society president Sue Thompson raised a question around demolition by neglect at the most recent Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday…
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Importance of ear, eye health this tradie awareness month
A Yarra Ranges tradie is urging fellow tradespeople to take their safety seriously. Tradies, as well as labourers and those at home getting stuck into…
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Free mask response to Covid-19 surge
Free N95 and KN95 masks will be handed out at state-run testing sites, community health services and the throughout the public transport network across Victoria.…
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Future plans for Lilydale approved by the council
Lilydale Structure Plan has been adopted by Yarra Ranges Council after years of consultation and planning. Having received feedback from the community while the draft…
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Lilydale collision claims passenger’s life
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal two car collision that has claimed the life of a passenger in Lilydale on Monday afternoon,…
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A need for donors at pop-up local Lifeblood clinic
Lilydale has opened its doors on the pop-up Australian Red Cross Lifeblood donation centre, aiming to attract new and old donors to help ensure blood…