How submissions helped shape the 2024/25 Yarra Ranges Council Budget
Yarra Ranges Council’s draft 2024/25 Budget was open for community feedback from Wednesday 24 April to Sunday 19 May and resident’s thoughts have been...
Appropriate housing growth approved for Lilydale estate
The construction of 11 dwellings in Lilydale’s newest emerging housing estate have been approved by Yarra Ranges Council, being called a “reasonable example of...
Budget adjustments minimal with final document adopted
Sticking to a budget of priorities and key services, Yarra Ranges Council made minimal alterations to the 2024-25 outlook seeing the final budget adopted...
Montrose resident conquered Everest
A Montrose resident conquered the summit of Mount Everest in May.
Ambulance Victoria advanced life support paramedic Alison Bowen has been working her way...
Industry leaders elevate Planned Burns Taskforce
Around 60 of CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce recently gathered at the Victorian Emergency Management Institute (VEMI) in Mount Macedon to gain expertise from key...
Career support for carers boosted with funding
An outer eastern carers support organisation has been able to introduce beneficial new programs after receiving significant funding from the State Government.
Different Journeys...
Outer East Councils respond to State-set 2051 draft housing targets
The Department of Transport and Planning has released draft targets for all of Victoria’s 79 councils on where future homes should be built.
The targets...
Motorcyclist in critical condition after Montrose collision
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after colliding with a vehicle in Montrose on Tuesday evening.
It is believed a car and a...
Vet’s 100 years well lived
From a young man growing up in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne to the Asian islands of Borneo and Morotai, World War II...
Individuals working to better others
The act of volunteering for many individuals is about giving back and doing something bigger than themselves.
That was what led two recipients of...
A day for the girls
With the sun out on a crisp Sunday morning, Montrose Recreation Reserve came alive with sports goers, as the netball and football community came...
The power and dedication of volunteer organisations recognised
The strength of the outer east’s volunteering was put on display in the annual Casey Volunteer and Community Awards, as leading organisations from the...
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Soaking up summer’s sun and making a splash
Belgrave Outdoor Pool was the place to be on Tuesday 14 January as people from all over the Yarra Ranges travelled to enjoy the...
