Giving for a greater good
For many Christmas is a time of celebration and giving, but for some it brings a world of stress and financial pressure.
Dandenong Ranges Emergency...
An educational sign of the times
Five years ago, Shakti McLaren and a group of like-minded individuals had the vision to create an inspirational, sustainable food destination in the Dandenongs.
From...
Watch and Act notice for Monbulk
A Watch an Act notice has been issued for a bushfire on Rankins Road, Monbulk with aircraft called in to battle the 1-2 hectare...
Power outages across eastern suburbs
AusNet Services has advised there are numerous unplanned power outages across the eastern suburbs.
Crews are working on damage caused by a tree over the...
Total fire ban announced across Victoria
A day of Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow (21 November) for the entire State of Victoria.
No fire can be lit in...
Fatal collision in Wandin North
Police and emergency services are seeking information about a fatal collision in Wandin North this morning (20 November).
Investigators have been told a motorcycle and...
Upper Ferntree Gully’s best of the best
As Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade’s Chris Lind reflected on his Firefighter of the Year award, he dedicated it to the NSW Rural Fire...
Police fire up against reckless blazes this summer
As the state settles in for another sweltering summer, Victoria Police is preparing to activate Operation Safeguard, aiming to reduce the occurrence and impact...
What does the Ranges Trader Mail mean to you?
We asked 40 of our readers and contributors ‘What does the Ranges Trader Mail mean to you?’ to mark the paper’s 40th anniversary.
The responses...
One man show continues to grow
In November 1979 Don Fitzgerald started a community newspaper.
The aptly called Emerald Trader came out every Thursday and was advertised as a community newspaper...
Old school ties
Despite being born a century apart, Emerald Primary School and the Ranges Trader are united through time as well as in print.
In November 1979,...
Four decades of news
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For the past four decades, The Ranges Trader Mail has been at the forefront in bringing the community’s hot issues, triumphs and tragedies to...
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Platy-yes! An evening of all things platypus at Birdsland
The chance to immerse into the curious world of the platypus and discover some citizen science along the way is available for Yarra Ranges...
