Nillumbik’s prestigious writing prize returns Published on 03 July 2025 Entries for the 2026 Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing (NPCW) are now open. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Update to aged care reforms Published on 01 July 2025 The Federal Government’s Aged Care Act 2024 and Support at Home program implementation has been delayed to give aged care providers more time to prepare for the significant changes the new Act will bring. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Musicians wanted for Summer Sounds 2026 Published on 01 July 2025 Council is seeking small bands of up to four members, duos and individual artists of all music genres and at all levels in their music career to apply to perform as part of Nillumbik Summer Sounds in February 2026. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
YPRL CEO Jane Cowell to step down Published on 27 June 2025 Yarra Plenty Regional Library Chief Executive Officer Jane Cowell will step down from her role, effective 3 October after seven years of visionary leadership. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Have your say on Council’s key plans Published on 19 June 2025 Do we have our future priorities right? This is your chance to let us know. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New tourism partnership endorsed Published on 16 June 2025 Yarra Ranges Council has partnered with Nillumbik and Cardinia Councils to create a new Visitor Economy Partnership, spreading tourism funding and initiatives across the outer east. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Expressions of Interest open for Community Bushfire Expo stallholders Published on 11 June 2025 Local organisations, businesses and community groups can now apply to become a stallholder at Council’s Community Bushfire Expo. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Neighbourhood battery headed to Hurstbridge Published on 06 June 2025 Community energy resilience has received a huge boost, with Council receiving a grant to install a solar and back-up battery system at Hurstbridge Football and Cricket Pavilion. Tagged as: , Environment, Improvement Works, Media Releases
BMX park rolls into a new location Published on 03 June 2025 The BMX park that was originally planned for construction at 145 Allendale Road, Diamond Creek is now planned to be built at a different site. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases