News
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Community gathers for Hills trailblazer
‘We dared to believe that anything was possible and that we did indeed have the power to control our own lives to a very large…
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Swapping hoses for bows
The Hillcrest CFA swapped hoses for bows, water for arrows and fire for targets during a night out at the archery on Wednesday 16 July.…
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Cars targeted across the Yarra Ranges
Police are urging residents and visitors to the Yarra Ranges to be vigilant following a rise in thefts from vehicles parked at local parklands and…
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Healesville Preps celebrates the 100th day with grandparents
Healesville Primary School invited families to the school for two different events on Friday 1 August. It was the Prep students’ 100th day of school…
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Final piece for Lyrebird College campus falls into place
Lyrebird College in Coldstream officially opened the new multi-purpose building on Friday 1 August. The college is an independent school, providing an inclusive learning environment…
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Entries close soon
Time is running out to win the journey of a lifetime! Entries close at noon on Thursday, 14 August, so don’t miss your chance to…
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Warburton Hospital planning permit could turn it into a hotel
The Yarra Ranges Council has received a planning permit application for the Warburton Hospital Site on 25 July. The proposed plans could see the 113-year-old…
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Applications reopen for Festival and Events Grants
Applications for Cardinia Shire Council’s Festival and Event Grants program have now reopened. Following the initial grant application round held from April to May 2025,…
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Badger Creek Road closes
Badger Creek Road will be closed to allow some work to be done at the Healesville Sanctuary on Tuesday 5 August. A small section of…
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Not just a women’s issue: Share the Dignity calls on men this Dignity Drive month
This August, Share the Dignity is rallying Australians to donate period products for its Dignity Drive, while simultaneously calling on men to step up and…
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‘Worrying’ student test results spur fresh funding plea
Stagnating literacy and numeracy levels have fuelled calls for an urgent increase in funding as test results reveal about one-tenth of students need help to…
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Hillcrest CFA looking for members
Hillcrest CFA is looking for volunteers living or working in Woori Yallock, Launching Place, and Don Valley to join its crew. Whether you’re a tradie,…
