Celebrate Children’s Week in Yarra Ranges Published on 16 October 2026 Children’s Week is a national celebration recognising the talents, skills, achievements and rights of children. Held each year in October, it’s a chance to celebrate children and the important role they play in our families and in the community. Tagged as: , Children
Bundled Branches collections coming soon Published on 16 October 2026 Council’s annual bundled branch collections will take place over November and December, with community members encouraged to check their collection week on Council’s website to ensure they don’t miss out. Tagged as: , Waste
Local voices helping shape Healesville's future Published on 16 October 2026 More than 30 community members have shared ideas to help shape Healesville’s future through the development of the Township Design Framework. Find out how local voices are guiding the project. Tagged as: , Community consultation, Planning
Hills community to bring Pitch projects to life Published on 14 October 2026 Six new community-led initiatives will bring connection, enjoyment, and convenience to the Dandenong Ranges community, thanks to Council’s new Community Pitch Project. Tagged as: , Community grants
New and refreshed public toilets open for spring Published on 14 October 2026 Council has completed a series of upgrades to public toilet facilities across Yarra Ranges, with new amenities now open Mount Evelyn and Sassafras, and refurbished facilities reopened in Lilydale and Olinda ahead of spring. Tagged as: , Health and wellbeing
Nominations open for 2027 Australia Day Community Awards Published on 13 October 2026 Yarra Ranges Council is inviting the community to help us recognise those who go above and beyond to make Yarra Ranges a wonderful place to live by nominating them for a 2027 Community Award. Tagged as: , Festivals and celebrations
Refurbished Lilydale Heritage Station opens as community house Published on 09 October 2026 Lilydale’s 112-year-old heritage train station has been refurbished and reopened as the home of Lilydale Community House, thanks to a partnership between VicTrack, Council and the Victorian Government. Tagged as: , Council announcements
Revitalised Morrison Reserve a place to connect, get active, have fun Published on 08 October 2026 A new urban bike park and youth activation space has opened at Morrison Reserve in Mt Evelyn creating a welcoming place for young people to connect, be active and spend time outdoors. Tagged as: , Leisure
Grant funding, local pride and young talent bring mural to Belgrave Published on 06 October 2026 A neglected Belgrave laneway is being transformed with creativity, colour and commitment. Tagged as: , Arts and culture, Youth