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Sep 1, 2026

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Boroondara’s heritage homeowners can skip solar permits, but not for front-facing roofs

The changes will go to the Planning Minister before the public can have their say again.

Boroondara

Aug 27, 2026

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3 min read

One in eight Victorians live in an apartment – but installing a solar panel is far from easy

A parliamentary probe makes a raft of recommendations to reduce roadblocks.

Energy

Jul 31, 2026

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36 min read

Who are the candidates in this year’s state election across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs?

Our guide to November’s state election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.

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Roads in Melbourne's east have thousands of potholes. The state government will put prisoners to work to fix 500,000 by January

Sep 3, 2026

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2 min read

Roads in Melbourne's east have thousands of potholes. The state government will put prisoners to work to fix 500,000 by January

“Our community continues to raise concerns about potholes ... that are deteriorating before action is taken.”

Politics

Matthew Sims

Must-see art shows across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October and November

Sep 7, 2026

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1 min read

Must-see art shows across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October and November

From basketweavers to French photographers.

Entertainment

Matthew Sims

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Yarra Ranges

Sep 10, 2026

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Your Yarra Ranges property might now be in a landslide zone. The council thinks others will soon follow

“We're not in the process of identifying risk ... it's about preventing risk in the future.”

Sep 9, 2026

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3 min read

Six-storey apartments are coming to Melbourne’s east. Where will they go?

Residents say their concerns are being ignored, as the state government aims to cut down on construction delays.

Sep 9, 2026

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1 min read

Yarra Ranges Council confirms 25-metre Lilydale pool plans, quashing hopes for a Mooroolbark aquatic centre

Staff said selecting a shorter option would cut $10 million off the building budget.

Sep 9, 2026

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2 min read

Newsletter: Behind the walls at the Kew Lunatic Asylum

Also including: Our guide to upcoming art shows across Melbourne's east

Sep 8, 2026

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1 min read

WATCH: The many investigations into Kew's mental asylum

About 1,200 patients were housed at the facility at its peak, about double its proposed capacity.

Sep 7, 2026

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1 min read

Must-see art shows across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October and November

From basketweavers to French photographers.

Newsletter: Behind the walls at the Kew Lunatic Asylum

Also including: Our guide to upcoming art shows across Melbourne's east

WATCH: The many investigations into Kew's mental asylum

About 1,200 patients were housed at the facility at its peak, about double its proposed capacity.

Boroondara

Must-see art shows across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October and November

From basketweavers to French photographers.

Entertainment

WATCH: Tom Yum with a kick

This Thai soup packed a punch.

Whitehorse

Newsletter: Mind the potholes

Also including: The conservative think tank alumni behind a Victorian ad campaign

A scaled-back Melbourne rail loop may deliver “no net greenhouse gas benefit”, warns urban planning expert

“It’s never really going to pay itself back in terms of carbon emissions.”

Roads in Melbourne's east have thousands of potholes. The state government will put prisoners to work to fix 500,000 by January

“Our community continues to raise concerns about potholes ... that are deteriorating before action is taken.”

Politics

Newsletter: Heist history and golf gridlocks

Also including: The best independent bookstores across Melbourne's east

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Boroondara’s heritage homeowners can skip solar permits, but not for front-facing roofs

One in eight Victorians live in an apartment – but installing a solar panel is far from easy

Who are the candidates in this year’s state election across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs?

Roads in Melbourne's east have thousands of potholes. The state government will put prisoners to work to fix 500,000 by January

Must-see art shows across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October and November

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Your Yarra Ranges property might now be in a landslide zone. The council thinks others will soon follow

Six-storey apartments are coming to Melbourne’s east. Where will they go?

Yarra Ranges Council confirms 25-metre Lilydale pool plans, quashing hopes for a Mooroolbark aquatic centre

Newsletter: Behind the walls at the Kew Lunatic Asylum

WATCH: The many investigations into Kew's mental asylum

Must-see art shows across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October and November

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Newsletter: Behind the walls at the Kew Lunatic Asylum

WATCH: The many investigations into Kew's mental asylum

Must-see art shows across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October and November

WATCH: Tom Yum with a kick

Newsletter: Mind the potholes

A scaled-back Melbourne rail loop may deliver “no net greenhouse gas benefit”, warns urban planning expert

Roads in Melbourne's east have thousands of potholes. The state government will put prisoners to work to fix 500,000 by January

Newsletter: Heist history and golf gridlocks

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