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Lights, ice skating and bike rides: How to embrace the chilly weather across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Lights, ice skating and bike rides: How to embrace the chilly weather across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

As the temperatures start to drop, it can be easy to cosy up by the fire or under a blanket. However, there is plenty to see and do across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs over the coming months.

Matthew Sims
Local NewsLocal News
"Pouring water into a leaking bucket": What can be done to solve the teacher burnout crisis?

"Pouring water into a leaking bucket": What can be done to solve the teacher burnout crisis?

Only three in 10 staff members intend to remain working in Victoria’s public schools until they retire.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Indian delights with an Australian twist: Chai Garden Balwyn

Indian delights with an Australian twist: Chai Garden Balwyn

Chai Garden is at 249B Belmore Road in Balwyn North and is open from 8.30am to 3pm every day except Mondays.

Eastern Melburnian
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Alwyn Street truck ban and speed reduction on Whitehorse agenda

Alwyn Street truck ban and speed reduction on Whitehorse agenda

"Is the juice really worth the squeeze here?" asked one councillor, who voted against the motion.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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After more than half a century, Coles is leaving Mitcham

After more than half a century, Coles is leaving Mitcham

The supermarket will close its doors on Friday June 6.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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“It’s magic, you don’t get that at home": How has Metro Cinemas Boronia survived the age of streaming?

“It’s magic, you don’t get that at home": How has Metro Cinemas Boronia survived the age of streaming?

The four-cinema business is nearly 20 years old and plans to keep on screening for years to come.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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24 tonnes of food donated per week: Where does the unused supermarket food go?

24 tonnes of food donated per week: Where does the unused supermarket food go?

Unused supermarket produce is being dispersed to dozens of agencies in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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In Olinda, the rabbits are breeding like rabbits, and it’s causing a few problems

In Olinda, the rabbits are breeding like rabbits, and it’s causing a few problems

The group’s president says members are left to pick up council slack on animal welfare.

Justine de Jonge
ManninghamManningham
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"Death traps for the future”: Why did Manningham Council approve 25 townhouses with just one visitor parking space?

"Death traps for the future”: Why did Manningham Council approve 25 townhouses with just one visitor parking space?

There were five public objections to the proposal.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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Croydon Cinemas has been empty for two years – these locals want to change that

Croydon Cinemas has been empty for two years – these locals want to change that

The complex opened on Boxing Day 1977.

Tyler Wright
FoodFood
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From baklava to brekky burgers: Montano's Patisserie mixes sweet and savoury

From baklava to brekky burgers: Montano's Patisserie mixes sweet and savoury

If you’re taking a stroll down Mountain Highway in Bayswater any day of the week, it’s likely Montano’s Patisserie will be bustling with activity.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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Would you pay $2 an hour for parking in Monash? Paid options put on the backburner

Would you pay $2 an hour for parking in Monash? Paid options put on the backburner

It remains one of the only metropolitan councils in Victoria to not implement any fees.

Matthew Sims
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