About the Eastern Melburnian
The Eastern Melburnian is dedicated to delivering high-quality news and stories from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We focus on the issues that shape life in our community: cost of living, the environment, local businesses, and the voices that make Melbourne's east unique.
Reliable, accessible local journalism is essential. Without it, local concerns go unheard, communities lose connection, and misinformation spreads. The Eastern Melburnian is committed to providing accurate, balanced reporting on the issues that matter most to our readers — not just headlines designed for clicks, but stories that reflect the values and concerns of our community.
Our journalism is free and available on our website, in our newsletters, and across social media. Join us by subscribing, following, reading, sharing, or even sending us tips on what's happening in your area.
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The areas we report on
The Eastern Melburnian primarily serves the residents of Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs. It's roughly Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse — or think Surrey Hills to Lilydale, and Rowville to North Warrandyte.
Here's a list of the suburbs we directly report on:
A–L
Ashwood, Bayswater, Blackburn, Boronia, Box Hill, Bulleen, Burwood, Chadstone, Croydon, Doncaster, Donvale, Ferntree Gully, Forest Hill, Glen Waverley, Heathmont, Knoxfield, Lysterfield, Lilydale
M–Z
Mitcham, Mount Waverley, Nunawading, Park Orchards, Ringwood, Rowville, Scoresby, Surrey Hills, Templestowe, Wantirna, Warrandyte, Wonga Park