Ranges Trader Star Mail

  • It’s summer – time for a barbie

    It’s summer – time for a barbie

    It’s summer, which means many things, but one of the best parts of the season is having a good old-fashioned Aussie barbecue. The sizzle of…

  • Tick off your health checklist for peace of mind this summer

    Tick off your health checklist for peace of mind this summer

    Ready to switch off and relax this summer? Have a healthier start to the new year by ticking off this easy checklist and help lower…

  • Free public transport every weekend this summer

    Free public transport every weekend this summer

    Victorians will be able to board the state’s buses, trams and trains for free on weekends this summer. From the day the Metro Tunnel opens…

  • Tips for saving on back to school costs

    Tips for saving on back to school costs

    Now Christmas is over, families are bracing for the hefty costs that come with outfitting children for the new academic year. From clothing and supplies…

  • Tips to keep kids engaged when the family is dining out

    Tips to keep kids engaged when the family is dining out

    When dining out at a restaurant with kids, it’s essential to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep them entertained and engaged. Here…

  • Check before you gift it

    Check before you gift it

    As Victorians start ticking off their Christmas shopping lists, fire and safety authorities are urging everyone to think safety first when buying lithium-ion battery products,…

  • Four classic salads to see you through summer

    Four classic salads to see you through summer

    Summer is the perfect time to indulge in refreshing and vibrant salads that highlight the season’s bountiful produce. Here are four of the most famous…

  • Water play for a summer’s day

    Water play for a summer’s day

    Water play parks around the Yarra Ranges reopen in time for the beautiful spring sunshine each year. The water play areas in Lilydale, Seville and…

  • New op shop for Foothills

    New op shop for Foothills

    There is a Foothills Community Op Shops store now open in the Hills. You might be familiar with the Foothills Community Op Shop, tucked away…

  • Stay safe in summer – tips from the CFA

    Stay safe in summer – tips from the CFA

    The holiday period is often a time for family celebrations and holidays — whether that means camping by the river, travelling interstate, or exploring the…

  • Sassafras landslide finally fixed

    Sassafras landslide finally fixed

    Fixed in time for Christmas, major and ongoing construction works near Mason Grove in Sassafras have finally seen the road reopen on Friday 12 December.…

  • Upwey couple share Christmas magic for charity

    Upwey couple share Christmas magic for charity

    An Upwey couple have opened the gates of their home to neighbours, friends and the wider community, allowing visitors to wander through a backyard transformed…