Montrose Township Group Inc

06/11/2026

It’s almost time for your bundled branch collection!

This collection is a great way to manage your garden waste. Here’s what you need to know:
🟢 Bundle smaller branches securely using natural ties, such as jute or cotton. Plastic string and wire can contaminate the mulch, so please leave these out.
🟢 Make sure bundles are no longer than 1.5m and no wider than 200mm.
🟢 Logs must meet the size requirements, with no side branches sticking out.

All collected material is taken to Biogro, who also process our FOGO, where it’s turned into compost and mulch for farms and gardens.

🌐 Find your collection date and check the full guidelines on our website: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Waste/Bundled-Branch-Collection

05/11/2026

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CONGRATULATIONS, EMMA JENNINGS!

We’re delighted to announce that Emma Jennings has been awarded the People’s Choice Award for her work The Gravity of Hope, in the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale Exhibition 2026.

Emma’s beautiful and thought-provoking work draws on the landscape itself, using charcoal collected from the Montrose fire ground and soil from giant mountain ash root balls on Mount Dandenong to create paint.

Her artist statement reflects on the grief and uncertainty of living with climate change, while finding moments of solace, beauty and hope in nature’s capacity to regenerate.

As Emma so beautifully puts it:

"Of all the things we carry, I wonder if hope is the lightest."

Thank you to everyone who visited the exhibition and cast their vote. The People’s Choice Award celebrates the connection between artists, their work and our community.

And congratulations again to Emma on this well-deserved recognition!

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Vale Mignon Harrington 💙🩵

It is with the heaviest of hearts that Montrose Netball Club shares the passing of our beloved Mignon Harrington on Friday 30th October 2026.

Mignon wasn’t just part of our club. She was our club.

She was there from the very beginning, helping to build Montrose Netball Club to the family club we are today. Beginning as an umpire in 1975, Mignon then joined our committee in 1976 and over the years was active in the roles of Umpire Convenor, President and Vice President. During that time she also coached a number of our teams. Even after stepping back from the committee in 2021, she continued supporting our All Abilities program and mentoring our newest umpires through until the Winter 2026 season.

She was a Life Member of Montrose and LYVNA, and received the Carmel Potter Perpetual Trophy and an Australia Day Award. But Mignon never cared about accolades. All she wanted was to get people out on the court, enjoying the game she loved. Her kindness and dedication touched everyone who has worn the two blues.

There will only ever be one Mignon, our “Most Very Valuable Club Person”, now and always.

Our deepest sympathies go to Mignon’s family and friends. Thank you for sharing her with us.

Funeral details

📅 Monday 16th November, 1:45pm
📍 Federation Chapel, Lilydale Memorial Park, 128 Victoria Road, Lilydale

After the service, Mignon will be laid to rest in the cemetery grounds, followed by afternoon tea at 3:30pm in the Candlebark Room.

Please wear a touch of the “two blues” in her honour. Montrose and other LYVNA club jackets are welcome.

Rest easy, Mignon. 💙🩵

Please share your memories of Mignon in the comments below.

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

A fresh new look for Montrose Tennis Club 🎾

The club officially opened its newly landscaped grounds in October, with our Board member G*i joining in the celebrations and helping cut the ribbon.

The new paving and artificial grass have transformed the area between the clubhouse and courts, making it safer and more welcoming for everyone.

It's another great example of what local banking can help make possible. Thanks to everyone who chooses to bank with Community Bank Mt Evelyn, we're able to support projects like this in our local community. 💛

Congratulations to everyone at Montrose Tennis Club!

04/11/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to posie_project!

The Committee and Members of the Montrose Township Group would sincerely like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Lan and the wonderful team at posie_project for their generous financial support, which will go towards funding community projects and events right here in Montrose.

This significant contribution will make a real difference to our community, helping us continue to develop projects, create opportunities and bring people together for the benefit of everyone.

Lan, your generosity, kindness and genuine community spirit are greatly appreciated. It is people and businesses like yours that help make Montrose such a welcoming, connected and vibrant place to live.

Congratulations to posie_project on celebrating two wonderful years under Lan’s management!

Thank you for supporting our community and being part of what makes Montrose special.

On behalf of the Montrose Township Group, thank you!

02/11/2026

🌺 LAST POPPY MAKING SESSION – THURSDAY 5TH NOVEMBER! 🌺

As Remembrance Day approaches, we’re putting the finishing touches on our wonderful community poppy project!

🌺 FINAL POPPY MAKING SESSION 🌺

Thursday 5th November 2026
9.30am – 10.30am
Hahndorf’s Fine Chocolates
960–962 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose

🌺 AFTERNOON POPPY ASSEMBLY 🌺

We need some helping hands to attach our beautiful handmade poppies to their stalks!

1.30pm Montrose Historical Cottage
Situated at 935 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Montrose, in the Montrose Town Centre gardens near the library.

Please bring a hot glue gun and glue sticks if you have them!

🌺 IMPORTANT – FINAL POPPY COLLECTION 🌺

If all completed poppies could be returned to us by 5pm at the Montrose Historical Cottage on Thursday 5th November, that would be very much appreciated?

❤️ A huge thank you to everyone who has crocheted, donated wool, helped others learn, or simply joined us for a cuppa and a chat.

What started as a simple community project has become something truly special, bringing people together through creativity, friendship and remembrance.

One final push, Montrose! Let’s bring this beautiful tribute together in time for Remembrance Day. 🌺

Montrose Township Group Inc Mt Evelyn RSL Claws n Paws Pet Supplies Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates in Montrose Montrose Library Your Library Montrose, Victoria, Past & Present, 3765

02/11/2026

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in your local community? Why not nominate them for a Yarra Ranges Australia Day 2027 Yarra Ranges Civic Award.

31/10/2026

🐕 Did you know…dogs are to be on leash in public areas unless otherwise stated, this includes the Recreation Reserve and ovals.

There have been recent reports of dog attacks which bring this message to the front of our minds even more.

🌟 If you’re keen to have your dog off leash, a section of Richard’s Reserve is allocated for this and has a great open space for your four legged friend to have a good run.

Let’s keep our precious pups safe.
Thanks everyone!