COMMUNITY NEWS
🌟💼 Yarra Ranges Council Career Open Night!
Come along to the Yarra Ranges Council Career Open Night and chat with more than 20 Council teams about the jobs and career pathways available! 🏢💼
📅 Thursday 20 August
⏰ 4:30pm – 6:30pm
📍 Lilydale Civic Centre
15 Anderson Street
Lilydale
Whether you already have a career idea in mind and want some insider information, or you’re not sure what you want to do yet and want to explore what’s out there, this is a great opportunity to pick the brains of Council staff and discover where a career with Yarra Ranges Council could take you! 🚀
🍕 Light food and drinks provided
🎉 Good vibes guaranteed
🐶 And there may even be a special guest appearance from the Community Safety Dog!
🎟️ No registration needed - just come along on the night! We hope to see you there! 👋😊
✨ Choose Your Adventure
Each are excited to invite you to CYA Skills Addition (Choose Your Adventure)!
A FREE program for young people aged 15-25 designed to help you build confidence, gain practical life skills, and become more job ready.
This September and October, Each are offering a range of free workshops and accredited training opportunities. You'll leave with valuable knowledge, practical skills, and in some cases, nationally recognised certifications.
🎉 2026 Grand Parade Float Competition
Get creative and be part of one of Lilydale’s biggest community celebrations!
Entries are now open for the 2026 G.J. Gardner Homes Grand Parade Float Competition at the Lilydale Melba Festival & Street Fair on Sunday 6 December 2026.
This year’s theme is “Welcome to Lilydale” – celebrate our town’s community, heritage, nature, arts and innovation by designing a unique people-powered float. Better still, entry is FREE and there are fantastic prizes to be won, including a First Prize valued at over $1,000!
Key details:
- Sunday 6 December 2026
- Grand Parade: 10:00am
- Festival: 9:00am–3:00pm
- Theme: Welcome to Lilydale
Free entry (registrations close 31 October 2026)
Scan the QR code on the poster to register and find full competition details. We can’t wait to see Lilydale’s creativity on parade! 🌿🎭
