Ranges Trader Star Mail
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Cartoon: Rollercoaster
Cartoonist Danny Zemp depicts the rollercoaster that is Melbourne weather… literally. Read more
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A first time win for Pauline!
Six lucky readers across the Yarra Ranges have been receiving their custom themed Monopoly games in December. Monbulk author and playwright, Pauline Hosking got hers…
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Harm a worker – face serious consequences
Monbulk Member, Daniela De Martino has thanked local retail workers for their hard work and reminded the community to treat customer-facing staff with respect –…
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Kick the can down the road…but what’s the plan?
The ‘damn purple bin’ was under the lens at the last council meeting, with the rollout of a glass-only recycling bin still a question mark…
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2026 hard waste collections to start in late January
Community members are encouraged to check their annual hard waste and bundled branches collection date, with collection times varying in the Yarra Valley for the…
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Erosion management amendment headed for planning panel review
The Yarra Ranges Council’s Erosion Management Overlay (EVO) was back in the spotlight at the Tuesday 9 December council meeting, sparking a lengthy debate. The…
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‘Clear, modern rules’ set out for roadside and footpath trading
The Yarra Ranges Council freshened up its rules around roadside and public trading at the 9 December council meeting to better reflect modern day expectations.…
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Community invited to Selby CFA open day
Selby Fire Brigade is having its annual open day on Saturday, 15 November, from 9am to 3pm at the station, and the whole community is…
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Tank goodness for art
Kallista Primary School has launched a new project to paint the large water tank at the front of the school with an Indigenous theme, to…
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Join Upwey Belgrave RSL
Each year, on the 11 November, communities across Australia pause to remember the brave men and women who served and sacrificed in times of war,…
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Lilydale Valley Views: Retirement living with heart
Where the Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, Lilydale Valley Views offers more than a place to live, it’s a vibrant community where retirement is…
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Remembrance Day 2025: Youth leads Knox community in honoring the fallen
As the autumn leaves turn in the Tim Neville Arboretum, Knox prepares to mark a solemn milestone – the 107th anniversary of the end of…













