News
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Cooper’s wellbeing effect on students at Birmingham Primary School
Students at Mount Evelyn’s Birmingham Primary School have been enjoying the company of a furry companion this year, with teachers seeing a big difference in…
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Foodbank and homelessness services consider food relief grants
Homelessness and other support services from across the Yarra Ranges are considering applying for a newly released State government grant program aiming to provide food…
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Heritage recognised as important to the town with planning amendment
Yarra Ranges Councillors have recognised the importance of Lilydale’s heritage by moving forward with an amendment to the heritage overlays in the town. While Lilydale…
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RSPCA reaches CatPacity, adoption promotion to ease pressure
Residents from Mount Evelyn and Montrose who have ever considered adopting a cat or kitten are encouraged to head down to the Chirnside Park Petbarn…
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Wandin North community invited to come together for little Sienna
The family of a beautiful young girl, who as been diagnosed with rare neurological disease, are asking their Wandin North community to come and support…
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ABS data reveals three month cost of living rise
Residents in the Yarra Ranges have been experiencing the rise in the cost of living over the last three months, with increases in prices of…
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Well-known author stops in at Mount Lilydale to inspire creative writing
Inspiring the next generation of readers and writers is something acclaimed Australian children’s and young adult author Kirsty Murray finds so rewarding about her role.…
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Transcending oceans to find photograph of World War II soldier
The life and death of one Lilydale born World War II soldier has brought communities together from across the globe in search of a single…
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Urgent calls for organ donor registrations
The Australian Organ Donor Register (AODR) has revealed the troubling data in the lack of organ and tissue donor uptake by Victorians by local government…
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Local primary school welcomes new principal
Mooroolbark East Primary School (MEPS) has welcomed its new principal to the teaching staff, who has been settling in nicely over these first few weeks…
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Libraries get recognition for dedication to community
Librarians are the hidden gems in the community, readily available to help with research, answer a computer question or just be a friendly face when…
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Tours of Kinley estate make a return for Family History Month
Kinley is bringing back its historical tours of the former Cave Hill Quarry, which began in 2018, having taken a hiatus because of the pandemic.…