Blackberry spraying underway Published on 03 December 2024 Council is urging the community to not pick or eat blackberries during their growth period (between now and April), as they are being sprayed to limit the spread of the noxious weed. Tagged as: , Environment
Lake wins Green Award Published on 28 November 2024 Lillydale Lake has won a prestigious international award for well-managed parks and green spaces, recognising more than 30 years of work on the beloved community park. Tagged as: , Environment
Energy-efficient streetlight project continues Published on 10 September 2024 Council will continue upgrading inefficient street lights with LED lighting, with most lights in the region to be swapped over by the end of the year. Tagged as: , Environment
2022-23 Sustainability Report released Published on 27 May 2024 Council has released its annual sustainability report, highlighting environmental progress, sustainable design and works to address climate change. Tagged as: , Environment
Giving old textiles a new purpose Published on 28 March 2024 Yarra Ranges residents will have the ability to dispose of old textile products such as clothes, towels, sheets, shoes, blankets and other unwanted fabrics for free as part of Council’s Textile Recycling Drop Off Days. Tagged as: , Environment
Upcoming tree works in Kallista Published on 13 March 2024 Council has recently met with a small group of Kallista residents and traders to propose a localised Street Tree Plan for the town. It proposes replanting oak trees, of the Pin Oak species, in locations along Monbulk Road and the corner of Sherbrooke Road in Kallista. Tagged as: , Environment
Detox your Home event coming to Lilydale Published on 07 March 2024 Community members will once again have the opportunity to clean out unwanted household chemicals from their sheds, cupboards and kitchen sinks by safely disposing of them at the upcoming Detox Your Home event in Lilydale. Tagged as: , Environment, Waste