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Oct 19, 2026

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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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2,500 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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41 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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Ringwood, Hawthorn and Kew: who’s standing and what are they promising?

Oct 16, 2026

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3 min read

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.

Matthew Sims

WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

Oct 15, 2026

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1 min read

WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

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

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WATCH: Pounding the pavement with an Indie

Oct 19, 2026

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WATCH: Pounding the pavement with an Indie

In Kew, candidate Sophie Torney has been door knocking locals for months.

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.

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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3 min read

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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1 min read

WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

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

🟠 The Swagman’s rise and fall

Also including: The affordable housing "loophole" for developers

WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

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

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.”

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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?

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

WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

THE LATEST

WATCH: Pounding the pavement with an Indie

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

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?

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🟠 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?

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

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