News
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ReStore volunteers make homes a possibility for families in need
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is known for its volunteer power when it comes to building houses but there are many volunteers working to keep funds…
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Lilydale Youth Hub celebrate IDAHOBIT
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) happened on Tuesday 17 May, calling for the end of discrimination and raising awareness around LGBTQIA+…
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Melba returns home to Coldstream
Lilydale’s Dame Nellie Melba has returned to prime position at her home in Coldstream, with her lifesize bronze statue relocated to Coombe Estate in April.…
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Yarra Valley coined as Australian emblem
The charm of the Yarra Valley has been embossed onto the face of a one dollar coin as part of the Great Aussie Coin Hunt…
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Casey candidates signal support for council initiative
Most candidates in the Casey electorate have embraced Yarra Ranges Council’s call to support their Roads for Agribusiness initiative. The project calls for $150 million…
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Ten years and counting volunteering with Caladenia Dementia Care
After finishing school, Katie Jeffery was looking for something to do with her time and having searched for volunteer opportunities in the local area, she…
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Candidates respond to Casey rental crisis
The focus of the federal election when it comes to housing has been primarily directed towards purchasing homes rather than renting. But with the lack…
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Lilydale Probus calls for new members
The Lilydale Probus Club has been keeping retirees connected and active for nearly 40 years, a history that has seen a few changes in its…
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Orange Door set to expand family violence services in the Yarra Ranges
TA free family violence service for adults, children, young people and families needing support with the well-being of their children is looking to expand in the…
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Inseparable volunteer duo make the most amazing difference
Volunteering had always been in Sheila Bentham’s blood but when her husband was diagnosed with cancer, becoming a volunteer was her saving grace in more…
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Helping Chin students take advantage of learning
Mooroolbark and Croydon has a large and ever growing Chin population but as children learn english at school, the language barrier between parents means doing…
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Question time held with Federal candidates
With the federal election fast approaching, events to get to know the candidates vying for the title of MP have been organised across the electorate.…