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Oct 19, 2026

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3 min read

What’s on across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in November

High-octane cars, AI demonstrations and a political panel.

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Oct 13, 2026

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2 min read

2,500 people turned up to Hawthorn to learn how to get off gas. Where do the parties stand?

“Many people would like to do things but just don't know where to start.”

Jul 31, 2026

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45 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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The ultimate guide to the best off-leash dog areas across Melbourne’s east

Nov 9, 2026

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1 min read

The ultimate guide to the best off-leash dog areas across Melbourne’s east

Burn off some of your furry friend’s endless energy and socialise with other owners.

Matthew Sims

Liberal leader Jess Wilson grilled on spending, party instability and the growing threat of One Nation

Nov 6, 2026

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3 min read

Liberal leader Jess Wilson grilled on spending, party instability and the growing threat of One Nation

The 30-minute interview tested the Member for Kew’s ability to defend the Coalition’s plans to repair the budget.

Matthew Sims

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🟠 Dog parks, soldiers, and impossible long shots

Nov 11, 2026

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5 min read

🟠 Dog parks, soldiers, and impossible long shots

The Eastern Melburnian's latest newsletter has the rundown of the most recent headlines.

Nov 10, 2026

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1 min read

Ringwood MP Will Fowles is making one last bid for a state seat, despite conceding it’s an impossible long shot

“This is not a campaign that’s going to result in me being elected.”

Nov 9, 2026

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2 min read

Monash Council warns that ratepayers must not pay for Oakleigh South rubbish dump clean-up ahead of 1,100-home development

“We wanted to see the developer completely clean the site, make it tenable for residential before the site gets rezoned.”

Nov 9, 2026

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1 min read

The ultimate guide to the best off-leash dog areas across Melbourne’s east

Burn off some of your furry friend’s endless energy and socialise with other owners.

Nov 6, 2026

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3 min read

Liberal leader Jess Wilson grilled on spending, party instability and the growing threat of One Nation

The 30-minute interview tested the Member for Kew’s ability to defend the Coalition’s plans to repair the budget.

Nov 6, 2026

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1 min read

WATCH: The fatal shooting at Rowville’s POW camp

More than 2,600 prisoners were processed between late 1944 and August 1946.

Liberal leader Jess Wilson grilled on spending, party instability and the growing threat of One Nation

The 30-minute interview tested the Member for Kew’s ability to defend the Coalition’s plans to repair the budget.

WATCH: The fatal shooting at Rowville’s POW camp

More than 2,600 prisoners were processed between late 1944 and August 1946.

Newsletter: Tradie trips and root disputes

Also including: Victoria’s main party leaders set to debate

From skydiving to trapeze: Where to get your heart pumping in eastern Melbourne

Test your limits or learn an extreme skill.

WATCH: Cheap biryani in Melbourne’s east

Check out this $10.99 meal at Sri Dwaraka Burwood.

Driving 18,000km a year, this Upwey tradie got a 4WD-hybrid to cut fuel costs

Rising petrol and diesel prices are prompting some eastern Melbourne tradies to rethink what they drive.

Who’s protecting Whitehorse from losing its trees?

The heavy cutback of decades-old foliage has reignited a debate over whether current government protections are sufficient.

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Also including: Free dental clinics coming to Monash and Yarra Ranges

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Your go-to source for local news, events, and community stories across Eastern Melbourne.

MUST READ

What’s on across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in November

2,500 people turned up to Hawthorn to learn how to get off gas. Where do the parties stand?

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

The ultimate guide to the best off-leash dog areas across Melbourne’s east

Liberal leader Jess Wilson grilled on spending, party instability and the growing threat of One Nation

THE LATEST

🟠 Dog parks, soldiers, and impossible long shots

Ringwood MP Will Fowles is making one last bid for a state seat, despite conceding it’s an impossible long shot

Monash Council warns that ratepayers must not pay for Oakleigh South rubbish dump clean-up ahead of 1,100-home development

The ultimate guide to the best off-leash dog areas across Melbourne’s east

Liberal leader Jess Wilson grilled on spending, party instability and the growing threat of One Nation

WATCH: The fatal shooting at Rowville’s POW camp

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Liberal leader Jess Wilson grilled on spending, party instability and the growing threat of One Nation

WATCH: The fatal shooting at Rowville’s POW camp

Newsletter: Tradie trips and root disputes

From skydiving to trapeze: Where to get your heart pumping in eastern Melbourne

WATCH: Cheap biryani in Melbourne’s east

Driving 18,000km a year, this Upwey tradie got a 4WD-hybrid to cut fuel costs

Who’s protecting Whitehorse from losing its trees?

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