Ranges Trader Star Mail

  • Into the mountains: How a Hallam construction worker conquered 100 miles

    Into the mountains: How a Hallam construction worker conquered 100 miles

    At just 26, Hallam runner Ejaz Ahmed completed the Great Southern Endurance Run (GSER) 100-mile (162 kilometres) ultramarathon for the very first time, finishing seventh…

  • Supporting early detection

    Supporting early detection

    Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) launched a new Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Know Yourself. Feel Yourself, earlier this year, urging women to give their breasts…

  • A gallery hop through the Yarra Valley and beyond

    A gallery hop through the Yarra Valley and beyond

    The arts and creative scene across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offers something for everyone. And better yet, there are so many free galleries…

  • Top barbecue ideas for summer

    Top barbecue ideas for summer

    As summer sets in across Australia, it’s the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy some of the country’s best grilled dishes. From…

  • Discover the best of Australian summer wines

    Discover the best of Australian summer wines

    As the Australian summer heats up, wine lovers are gearing up to sip on refreshing wines that complement the sun-soaked days. Australia’s diverse wine regions,…

  • Discover the magic of Grace and Louie

    Discover the magic of Grace and Louie

    Grace and Louie Booksellers is a must-visit experience offering a warm, inviting space brimming with a selection of carefully curated titles, antique touches, and plenty…

  • The very best of the Hills

    The very best of the Hills

    Nestled in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, Kallista General Store and Cellars is truly “your local store with a little bit more.” This community…

  • Boutique store

    Boutique store

    Tucked away just around the corner from the bustling, tourist-laden restaurants and cafés of beautiful Olinda, Olinda Cellars offers a haven for all wine connoisseurs.…

  • A century of optimism

    A century of optimism

    PRECEDE He is a century old, but you wouldn’t notice it; he is as sharp as ever. Garfield’s Harry van den Broek is old enough…

  • Saved from the Streets

    Saved from the Streets

    PRECEDE: Retired gang members Mar and Moses Riek know firsthand how trapped life on the streets can feel, where escape seems impossible. In a heartfelt…

  • How a simple salt swap could reduce Aussies’ stroke risk

    How a simple salt swap could reduce Aussies’ stroke risk

    Aussies are being urged to shake things up in the kitchen and at the dinner table by making a simple swap that could reduce their…

  • Call to include pets in bushfire plans

    Call to include pets in bushfire plans

    RSPCA Victoria and CFA are calling on Victorians to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, as Victoria faces an increased risk of fires this…