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“We have to let the bees be bees”: How can we help Australia’s smallest livestock animal thrive in a changing world?

“We have to let the bees be bees”: How can we help Australia’s smallest livestock animal thrive in a changing world?

Three-quarters of what humans eat are dependent on the pollination of bees, including almonds, avocados, blueberries, apples and pumpkins.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“It keeps me fit and very active”: How is walking basketball helping older Whitehorse residents stay healthy?

“It keeps me fit and very active”: How is walking basketball helping older Whitehorse residents stay healthy?

Walking basketball’s rules include only two players being allowed in the court’s semi-circles at one time and keeping a metre’s distance when defending the ball.

Tyler Wright
MonashMonash
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Tackling the “scourge of problem gambling”: Monash steps away from gaming trial

Tackling the “scourge of problem gambling”: Monash steps away from gaming trial

The council’s decision to retract its endorsement of the trial follows the Alliance for Gambling Reform withdrawing its support earlier this week.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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WATCH: Does this Ringwood North intersection need traffic lights?

WATCH: Does this Ringwood North intersection need traffic lights?

Hundreds of Ringwood North residents have joined the call to install traffic lights at the entrance to Norwood Park here due to safety concerns.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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“A complete waste of time”: Anti-pokie advocates fold from gaming trial over mounting delays

“A complete waste of time”: Anti-pokie advocates fold from gaming trial over mounting delays

In 2024/25, gamblers across the Monash LGA lost more than $126 million across 15 venues, representing the eighth largest loss across the state.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“Ecological deserts”: Indigenous plants taking root across more than 500 homes in Whitehorse

“Ecological deserts”: Indigenous plants taking root across more than 500 homes in Whitehorse

Since 2022, a youth-focused environmental group has successfully restored one site in Gardiners Creek Reserve. As a result of their work, the number of observed plant and animal species has increased.

William Pascua
ClimateClimate
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“Significant downpours” on the rise: How can the Yarra Ranges prepare for increased flash flooding?

“Significant downpours” on the rise: How can the Yarra Ranges prepare for increased flash flooding?

The Yarra Ranges has a long history of extreme rainfall events, including in February 2011, October 2010, September 2010 and February 2005.

Matthew Sims
FoodFood
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Affordable noodles $13 and under in Melbourne’s east

Affordable noodles $13 and under in Melbourne’s east

Pop on down to grab a cheap noodle dish at one of these restaurants.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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No limit, no dice: Anti-pokie campaigners' line in the sand over Victorian gaming trials

No limit, no dice: Anti-pokie campaigners' line in the sand over Victorian gaming trials

If gamblers can’t set boundaries on losses, what is the point?

Matthew Sims
ProfilesProfiles
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Four things we learned about Menzies MP Gabriel Ng’s plans to deliver for eastern Melburnians

Four things we learned about Menzies MP Gabriel Ng’s plans to deliver for eastern Melburnians

We spoke to the first-ever Labor member for Menzies about his plans for the term ahead.

Matthew Sims
FoodFood
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Where to grab brunch for $15 and under in Melbourne’s east

Where to grab brunch for $15 and under in Melbourne’s east

Find yourself strolling along your local Main Street strip and searching for a cheap brekky deal but struggling to find anything cheaper than $25? Here are nine spots in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs where you can sit down for a brunch with some friends for $15 and under.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Watch: Yarra Ranges Council starts emergency works on Lilydale's White Dog Hotel

Watch: Yarra Ranges Council starts emergency works on Lilydale's White Dog Hotel

The council is hoping to hand over works to the owner soon.

Matthew Sims
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