Tag: News
Pedestrian struck by bus, airlifted to hospital in Lilydale
A serious collision in Lilydale under the rail bridge has seen one person airlifted to hospital and forced Maroondah Highway to close.
Police believe...
Star Mail readers’ election concerns
With Saturday 3 May announced as the date for the 2025 Federal election, the Star News Group closed its Federal Election Survey to peruse...
Libs promise reserve work
For the second time, the Liberals have promised to fund a much-needed upgrade to Lilydale Recreation Reserve’s sporting facilities and build a community space,...
First ‘Meet the Casey candidates’ of the election cycle held
With exactly four weeks until election day, four of the candidates for the electorate of Casey put themselves under the microscope of local voters...
Students meet for Youth Summit
Yarra Ranges school students posed questions and reflected on the future at Council’s youth summit hosted in Lilydale on Thursday, 20 March.
Fifty students from...
Police ask public to stay alert for school holidays
As school holidays begin, drivers are being urged by police to stay cautious in areas with children and pedestrians.
Motorists are being reminded to...
Time to check your smoke alarms this weekend, says CFA and RACV
As Victorians prepare to adjust their clocks for the end of daylight saving this weekend, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) is reminding...
Influencer’s kindness helps Montrose Florist flourish
The power of a digital story has skyrocketed the struggles of a Montrose business into the social media spotlight, as an influencer spent time...
Snake found in toilet bowl
A Dixons Creek couple received quite the scare on Sunday 30 March after discovering a snake in their toilet.
Mr and Ms Steele returned home...
CFA marks 80 years of protecting Victoria
CFAs all over the state celebrated 80 years of fighting fires and supporting Victorians on 2 April, with brigades throughout the Yarra Ranges taking...
VCAT rules in favour of Wandin Park Estate
A decision has been reached in the VCAT case between Wandin Park Estate and Yarra Ranges Council.
VCAT members Alison Slattery and Phil West ultimately...
Labor’s Road Blitz Continues with Three New Projects Announced
The Federal Government is building Victoria’s future, announcing three more projects in the $1.2 billion Road Blitz to upgrade roads, cut congestion and improve...