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Rising flood risks and extra housing has Knox Council asking for help to cover $74.4 million drain renewal

Rising flood risks and extra housing has Knox Council asking for help to cover $74.4 million drain renewal

The council’s stormwater network is currently sized to provide protection against one-in-five-year flooding events in residential areas and one-in-10-year events in industrial areas.

Matthew Sims
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“Massive scar on the edge of Mount Dandenong”: Montrose locals rebel against planned ridge impact

“Massive scar on the edge of Mount Dandenong”: Montrose locals rebel against planned ridge impact

If approved, the project will result in the removal of about 21.7 acres of native vegetation.

Matthew Sims
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Is human interaction re-writing the Superb Lyrebird’s song in Sherbrooke Forest?

Is human interaction re-writing the Superb Lyrebird’s song in Sherbrooke Forest?

Locals have reported the native birds mimicking swearing or non-natural sounds like chainsaws. Is human impact re-shaping how these special birds speak to each other?

Justine de Jonge
🟠 Waste worries and housing fast-tracked

🟠 Waste worries and housing fast-tracked

Also including: The first of many townhouse and mid-rise developments approved in Manningham

Matthew Sims
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Victoria’s fast-tracked housing code comes to Doncaster East with approval of 30 two-storey townhouses

Victoria’s fast-tracked housing code comes to Doncaster East with approval of 30 two-storey townhouses

The new project will involve the axing of 29 canopy trees in what is likely to be the first of many townhouse developments approved with limited influence from local councils and neighbours.

Matthew Sims
🟠 Book bunkers and chain reactions

🟠 Book bunkers and chain reactions

Also including: Knox Council assessing the erosion risk in communities in Mount Dandenong's foothills in the wake of new landslip risk mapping.

Matthew Sims
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How 376 old, leaking septic tanks in Manningham are contaminating Melbourne waterways

How 376 old, leaking septic tanks in Manningham are contaminating Melbourne waterways

Septic discharges and rising health risks have spurred on Manningham Council to plan a crackdown on properties not connected to the broader sewage system.

Matthew Sims
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Landslides “don't stop at our boundaries”: Knox Council zooms in on erosion risk to homeowners

Landslides “don't stop at our boundaries”: Knox Council zooms in on erosion risk to homeowners

Areas in Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully and The Basin were flagged as potential landslip or mudslide risk zones.

Matthew Sims
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“The climate situation is becoming everyone’s problem”: How eastern suburbs libraries are playing a part in climate resilience

“The climate situation is becoming everyone’s problem”: How eastern suburbs libraries are playing a part in climate resilience

As library organisations broaden their services and heatwaves become more common, the community hubs are beginning to plan ahead.

Matthew Sims
🟠 Are landlords pinching more of your pay?

🟠 Are landlords pinching more of your pay?

Also including: Casey Liberal MP Aaron Violi stepping up to help launch a parliamentary forum on men's mental health alongside Labor and Independent MPs.

Matthew Sims
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The best kids’ events across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in December

The best kids’ events across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in December

From Christmas carols and markets to picking your own cherries, there’s plenty to keep young eastern Melburnians entertained this month.

Matthew Sims
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What's on across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in December

What's on across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in December

Events include the story of Victoria’s first serial killer told by his great-great-grandchild and a fundraiser for orphaned bunnies.

Matthew Sims
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