Ranges Trader Star Mail

  • Road strike under review

    Road strike under review

    Emerald resident and wildlife rescuer Leanne Sultana has welcomed a major step forward in the fight against the escalating wildlife roadstrike crisis along Wellington Road,…

  • New owner sought for Grants Cafe

    New owner sought for Grants Cafe

    Sherbrooke’s much-loved picnic ground cafe is now closed, as Parks Victoria work behind the scenes to find a new operator to take the reins. The…

  • Knox4Palestine welcomes recognition but calls for more action

    Knox4Palestine welcomes recognition but calls for more action

    Australia will formally recognise Palestinian statehood in a significant diplomatic step aimed at ending suffering and violence in Gaza, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on…

  • Kallista students booked in for fun

    Kallista students booked in for fun

    As part of Book Week celebrations from Saturday, 16 August to Saturday, 23 August, Star Mail reached out to a couple of local schools to…

  • Two horror movies in two weeks

    Two horror movies in two weeks

    Weapons Starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin and Cary Christopher Rated MA15+ 4/5 The third film from Barbarian writer-director Zach Creggor, Weapons is a chilling, cleverly-written…

  • More than just a game at Monbulk Bowling Club

    More than just a game at Monbulk Bowling Club

    Bowling enthusiasts and casual revellers alike, brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience at the Monbulk Bowling Club, located at 11 Moores Road, Monbulk. This vibrant…

  • Train search leads to big tobacco bust in Upper Ferntree Gully

    Train search leads to big tobacco bust in Upper Ferntree Gully

    Thursday afternoon 14 August has seen transit police uncover a trove of illicit substances and three people arrested at a residential address in Upper Ferntree…

  • Menzies Creek students winging it for Book Week

    Menzies Creek students winging it for Book Week

    As part of the Book Week celebrations, Star Mail’s journalists reached out to several local schools to showcase their students’ favourite books and costumes for…

  • Sausage sizzles and sweet deals

    Sausage sizzles and sweet deals

    The courtyard of Menzies Creek Primary School came alive on Thursday, 14 August, as Grade 5 and 6 students held a sonorous Market Day, transforming…

  • Connecting community to country

    Connecting community to country

    Upper Ferntree Gully writer and illustrator Amandine Thomas is inviting the community to slow down, sharpen their senses, and reconnect with nature through Wild Wanderings…

  • Old mates, new laughs at Olinda Probus

    Old mates, new laughs at Olinda Probus

    The Olinda Probus Club marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, 13 August, celebrating its 20th birthday with a special gathering at the Olinda Community House.…

  • Lifeview Emerald Glades wins national aged care award

    Lifeview Emerald Glades wins national aged care award

    Lifeview Emerald Glades has been celebrated for its exceptional work in aged care, winning the prestigious “Making a Difference” award at the 2025 Ageing Australia…