News
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Bystander defibrillation proven to have long-term, positive effect on cardiac arrest survivors
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are emphasising the importance of early intervention for cardiac arrest cases, following a study that found a defibrillator shock from a…
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Annual Bonsai show returns to Chirnside Park
Once again, the annual Yarra Valley Bonsai Show will make a return in late November showcasing the artform of creating, caring and maintaining a Bonsai.…
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130 years of croquet celebrated
Reaching 130 years since its inception, Lilydale Croquet Club’s members, past players and presidents, family, friends and members of various clubs from the region gathered…
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Intergenerational lessons encourage kindness, empathy
Creating intergenerational links and inspiring a sense of connection, resilience and empathy has been the focus of a year-long program bringing primary school students and…
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Mauled roo at Lillydale Lake a reminder of dog control
A recent mauling, and subsequent euthanasia, of a kangaroo at Lillydale Lake is a stark reminder of the importance of control and recall for dogs…
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Legacy Ladies luncheon a day for friendship, connection
It might have been two years in the making but for a group of women whose husbands served in the army or air force, known…
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The lasting impression of Bev Trollope
To many she was known as Nan, to others as a friend and to her family a loving, caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Bev…
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Enjoy sunshine and be healthy
To give back to the community, Cre8tive Fitness is planning to offer three free mat pilates sessions in and around the Yarra Valley for women.…
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Monitoring of kangaroo harvesting called into question
A concerned resident of the Yarra Valley is seeking clarity on the culling of kangaroos, arguing more should be done to monitor harvesters and prevent…
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A night in for cancer awareness, support and funds
Drawing on her own experience as a nurse but also as someone who lost their mum to breast cancer, Lilydale’s Sheree Bollom hosted her second…
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Lilydale floods after major downpour, roads closed for Friday commute
Lilydale has copped a major downpour once again seeing multiple roads impacted by flood waters. It has been estimated by Lilydale SES that rain fell…
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Storms rumble on into Friday
Heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts with severe thunderstorms are threatening over parts of central Victoria, including the Yarra Ranges, with further severe thunderstorms developing…