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Smoke, heat and smog: Living with climate anxiety in Melbourne’s bushfire belt

Residents in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges have had to live under the spectre of bushfires for decades, but is it worth the stress and health risks?

Climate

The ultimate list of eastern Melbourne date ideas

From bouldering to hikes and farmers markets, here is our guide to romantic outings in the area.

Guides

🟠 Who stole Rowville's 400kg Gandhi?

Also including: Victoria's Planning Minister orders a review of Boral's proposed expansion of its Montrose quarry

Thieves take an angle grinder to $60,000 Ghandi statue in Rowville, leaving only footprints

The founding chairperson of the Rowville charity centre said he did not suspect the incident was fuelled by racism or hatred.

Knox

WATCH: Fire tears through Kilsyth South nursery

The fire was deemed to be under control at 3.19pm.

Maroondah

Victoria's Planning Minister orders environmental review of Montrose Quarry expansion

Plans put the pit’s edge closer to houses and schools.

Yarra Ranges

15 years to deliver $15 million upgrades: 2041 set as final finish line for modern Burwood sporting hub

Deakin University has promised about $4.16 million towards two parts of the plan – or about 27.3 percent of the total cost.

Whitehorse

🟠 A farewell to (some) arms

Also including: Questions of responsibility surrounding Oakleigh South's proposed housing development.

As Victoria considers gun law reform, owners say the details matter

New federal laws, along with Victoria’s firearm legislation review, will tighten background checks and fund a national gun buyback scheme.

Politics