Making the move to Bali helped Heather find purpose
Making the decision to pack up her life in Mount Evelyn and move to Bali, Indonesia happened in just a few short months after...
A love of quilting and education sees Jillian receive OAM
Receiving an Order of Australia Medal is one of the highest recognitions in the country and Montrose resident Jillian Smith has just been added...
Driving program opens to newly arrived migrants and disadvantaged young people
Free road safety education and professional driving lessons for new migrants and disadvantaged young people will become more accessible under a State government program....
Green Wedge future talks begin for Yarra Ranges
The future of the Green Wedge Zoning in the Yarra Ranges has been brought into a discussion at The Nationals For Regional Victoria state...
Yarra Ranges Council transfers in-home services to aged care providers
Following a decision made by Yarra Ranges Council in August 2021, domestic assistance, personal and respite care, individual social support, home modifications and property...
Stay safe on the roads this long weekend
A long weekend is the perfect opportunity to take a road trip but with the wintery conditions, Victoria Police is urging drivers to take...
Declining volunteer numbers puts pressure on system
Anglicare’s Treasure Chest Op Shop in Lilydale is just one of many organisations that has seen a significant decrease in its volunteer numbers.
This...
Lilydale’s first bike lanes to be installed
Nightworks have been advised for a popular Lilydale road as bike lanes are installed along both sides.
Residents and business owners have been notified...
Storm support still a priority for the Council
Yarra Ranges Council continues to have a growing damage bill from last years catastrophic storm event.
With 177 properties in the shire damaged and...
Campaign launches to encourage uptake of foster carers
Across the state there has been a slow decline in the uptake of foster carers, something that has been sped up thanks to the...
30 years of tourism service recognised
The Yarra Ranges tourism industry has been very much shaped by the work of one lady, Peta Rolls, stretching over 30 years.
Her...
Sharing positive ideas for tourism progression
The tourism industry is one of the major employers across the Yarra Ranges and the recent industry summit brought together key operators from region....