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WATCH: How do extreme weather shifts impact bees?

WATCH: How do extreme weather shifts impact bees?

We spoke to local beekeeper Laszlo Kun about how he was only able to produce a limited amount of honey from his 16 apiaries in the last season due to drought conditions across Victoria.

Matthew Sims
How do extreme climate events impact honey production?

How do extreme climate events impact honey production?

Also including: Norwood Park users call for extra traffic lights

Matthew Sims
EntertainmentEntertainment
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What's on across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in September

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

Events include checking out classic cars and enjoying some hearty laughs thanks to a comedy legend.

Matthew Sims
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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?

About one-third 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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