Ranges Trader Star Mail
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Future Shock
Just by chance this week I came across a copy of Alvin Toffler’s 1970 book Future Shock. Toffler’s main idea was that societies were entering…
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Puffing along for a great cause
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District has officially announced the much-loved ‘Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy’ which’s set to take place on Sunday,…
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Peak performances
Ferny Creek Reserve was filled with sunshine, music and community spirit on Sunday, 14 September as Monbulk College’s Hilltop Music Festival returned for its third…
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A Sense of Place
The inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival will take place in Belgrave on 17-18 October. The festival program was launched last Thursday, with tickets to more…
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Run – Don’t Walk – to this film
The Long Walk Starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson and Mark Hamill MA15+ 4.5/5 The Long Walk is the third and by far the best Stephen…
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I will keep fighting for the access to better healthcare
For the past three years, I’ve heard a consistent message from families and residents of all ages: we need better access to healthcare in our…
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Tecoma Market rests in 2025
Organisers of the beloved Tecoma Twilight Ethical Market have announced the event will not run in 2025, the decision comes after careful reflection by the…
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What to do when you see stray livestock
If you see livestock wandering in the Yarra Ranges, call Victoria Police on 000 if there’s an immediate safety or road hazard, or contact Yarra…
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Ferntree Gully welcomes probus for retirees
With more than 1400 Probus Clubs across Australia offering retirees a chance to stay socially active and connected, Ferntree Gully has officially joined the fold…
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RSL receives lifeline with heart
A massive and heartfelt lifeline for a local RSL has been donated in an earnest gesture that will pave the way to vital work for…
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30 years of care and compassion
A Ferntree Gully resident is marking a remarkable milestone, during this year’s Foster Care Week, Sunday 14 to Saturday 20 September. Over three decades, Deanne…
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School holiday activities in Yarra Ranges
Enjoy a range of school holiday activities provided by Yarra Ranges Council and community providers for children aged 0 to 14 years. From story time…
