Tag: News
Researching the Yarra River’s ‘poor’ water quality forecasts
For Mount Evelyn residents, swimming in the Yarra River is probably a summer ritual and now researchers hope to have a better understanding of...
Aus Open experience of a lifetime for nine year old Lukas
The Australian Open allows children to dream big and picture themselves standing in the centre of Rod Laver Arena ready to serve to their...
‘Don’t wait to act’ warns CFA
Living in Mount Evelyn and Montrose, there is always a risk of bushfires.
But a CFA survey has revealed more than half of all Victorians...
All ages music event comes to Mooroolbark
Young music fans in Mount Evelyn who have missed out on attending events in the last two years are in luck, with a local...
Frydenberg signals investment in Casey after visit
Federal Treasuer Josh Frydenberg made his way out to the Yarra Ranges on Tuesday 1 February, making a visit to a popular hospitality venue...
Parents asked to complete reusable nappy survey
Mount Evelyn parents are being asked to share their thoughts on the possibility of a reusable nappy program in the Yarra Ranges.
In an...
150 years of the Shire of Lillydale to be celebrated
With the help of a number of community groups from Montrose and Mount Evelyn, the now Yarra Ranges Shire will celebrate 150 years of...
Lilydale line set to be boom gate free
Train travel for Mount Evelyn residents is soon going to be much smoother, as more level crossings are removed from the Lilydale line.
Two...
Casey’s off to the Games
Mount Lilydale Mercy College will be able to cheer on another one of their past students at the winter Olympic Games, with Casey Wright...
Bobsled Bree to make history in Beijing
Mount Evelyn’s very own Bree Walker has been selected to compete at the Beijing Olympics, representing Australia in the bobsleigh.
Probably an unusual and...
Cire expands with new Lilydale school campus
Mount Evelyn's Cire Community School will be provide an alternative education to more students struggling in the mainstream system with a new campus to...
Remembering the devastating bushfires from 60 years ago
It’s been 60 years since one of the worst bushfires raged across the Dandenongs and threatened homes in the foothill towns of Montrose and...