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Sep 30, 2026

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Victoria’s gas switch could save households $1,400 a year, but the Coalition and One Nation will ditch those plans if elected

“The result of unwinding the gas roadmap for Victorians will be a higher cost of living for more households, particularly renters.”

Sep 28, 2026

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Seven historical museums to visit on a day trip through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

From old trains and trams to jazz joints.

Jul 31, 2026

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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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State government approves 1,100 new homes in Oakleigh South with a public open space contribution only a third of Monash Council’s minimum

Oct 13, 2026

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State government approves 1,100 new homes in Oakleigh South with a public open space contribution only a third of Monash Council’s minimum

When developers cut up land for housing, they must pay part of its value to the local council to contribute to open space elsewhere.

Matthew Sims

WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

Oct 15, 2026

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WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

The iconic smorgasbord and cabaret venue in Ferntree Gully operated from 1972 to 1991.

Matthew Sims

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WATCH: The Wantirna archive preserving more than 100,000 jazz tracks

Oct 16, 2026

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WATCH: The Wantirna archive preserving more than 100,000 jazz tracks

The Australian Jazz Museum also includes more than 100 historical instruments.

Oct 16, 2026

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Ringwood, Hawthorn and Kew: who’s standing and what are they promising?

Seats in Melbourne’s east will be major battlegrounds in the battle to see who will govern Victoria.

Oct 16, 2026

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🟠 The Swagman’s rise and fall

Also including: The affordable housing "loophole" for developers

Oct 15, 2026

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WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

The iconic smorgasbord and cabaret venue in Ferntree Gully operated from 1972 to 1991.

Oct 14, 2026

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Boroondara backs $52 million Hawthorn tower but hits out at affordable housing “loophole”

“It gets paid to the state government, but we don't get to see it.”

Oct 14, 2026

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Newsletter: How did Whitehorse get its name?

Also including: The obscure hobby shops across Melbourne's east

Boroondara backs $52 million Hawthorn tower but hits out at affordable housing “loophole”

“It gets paid to the state government, but we don't get to see it.”

Newsletter: How did Whitehorse get its name?

Also including: The obscure hobby shops across Melbourne's east

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.”

State government approves 1,100 new homes in Oakleigh South with a public open space contribution only a third of Monash Council’s minimum

When developers cut up land for housing, they must pay part of its value to the local council to contribute to open space elsewhere.

From model trains to figurines: Five spots across Melbourne’s east for niche hobbies

There are plenty of spots to find the next rare collectible or grab the gear needed to unearth hidden gold.

Knox Council slams state government on rooming house reform silence after nine letters with no reply

“The most important thing we need to be doing is investing in a long-term supply of social housing.”

WATCH: How did Whitehorse get its name?

The icon can still be found in the council's logo and several statues across town.

Newsletter: Homes approved and rubbish rates

Also including: The stunt that almost got a group of Aussie comedians jailed

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MUST READ

Victoria’s gas switch could save households $1,400 a year, but the Coalition and One Nation will ditch those plans if elected

Seven historical museums to visit on a day trip through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

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

State government approves 1,100 new homes in Oakleigh South with a public open space contribution only a third of Monash Council’s minimum

WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

THE LATEST

WATCH: The Wantirna archive preserving more than 100,000 jazz tracks

Ringwood, Hawthorn and Kew: who’s standing and what are they promising?

🟠 The Swagman’s rise and fall

WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

Boroondara backs $52 million Hawthorn tower but hits out at affordable housing “loophole”

Newsletter: How did Whitehorse get its name?

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Boroondara backs $52 million Hawthorn tower but hits out at affordable housing “loophole”

Newsletter: How did Whitehorse get its name?

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

State government approves 1,100 new homes in Oakleigh South with a public open space contribution only a third of Monash Council’s minimum

From model trains to figurines: Five spots across Melbourne’s east for niche hobbies

Knox Council slams state government on rooming house reform silence after nine letters with no reply

WATCH: How did Whitehorse get its name?

Newsletter: Homes approved and rubbish rates

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