Tag: News
Pedestrian struck and killed in Lilydale
An man in his 50s has died after being struck and thrown into the path of another vehicle in Lilydale early on Friday morning.
Emergency...
Draft Parking Management Framework open for feedback from Yarra Range residents
Yarra Ranges Council has approved a draft Parking Management Framework at the Tuesday 13 August council meeting and is calling on residents, particularly in...
Proposed changes to Lilydale’s planning scheme to benefit development outcomes
A proposed planning scheme amendment for Lilydale will aim to adjust zoning, overlays and design controls in preparation for future development of the township....
One-in-three kids falling short of NAPLAN standards
About one-in-three Australian students are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards, as entrenched disadvantage widens educational disparities.
Almost 1.3 million students across more...
Witnesses sought after alleged targeted incident at the Lake
Police are seeking witnesses after an alleged targeted incident at Lillydale Lake last weekend.
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident...
Sealing savings for Robert, Black Streets in Lilydale confirmed
The final cost of two road sealing projects in Lilydale came in under budget, saving both the landowner and the council for the improvement...
Empowered, informed medical planning guide book another step to reducing elder abuse
Planning for future medical needs with an empowered and positive outlook is the premise of a newly launched guide from Eastern Community Legal Centre...
Passengers welcomed back to Croydon Station
The newest outer eastern suburbs train station has been unveiled marking the official end of level crossings on the Lilydale Line.
Welcoming passengers back...
Victorian Government rules out forced healthcare amalgamations
A new Health Services Plan is set to guide Victoria’s under-strain healthcare system with the State Government accepting 26 of 27 recommendations from an...
Australian bravery medal awarded to policeman for instinctive act
In a moment of pure human reaction to a devastating fire unfolding just a street away, a police sergeant who’d finished his shift made...
Mount Burnett Observatory nails it again with a front row seat Aurora view
The beautiful white dome of Mount Burnett Observatory has captured several shots of last night's aurora and the volunteers were very excited.
Thanks to...
20 years and counting for Croydon Chess Club
What began as a father establishing a chess club for his passionate son has grown into two decades worth of friendly competition and learning....