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"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.

Manningham

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

The complex opened on Boxing Day 1977.

Maroondah

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.

Food

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.

Monash

Great bars across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs to grab your next cocktail fix

Whether it’s locally-made rum in Belgrave or mulled wine in Box Hill, there’s a drink to satisfy every palate across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Here's our growing list of bars to check out.

Food

Word on the Street: Is it possible for young people to afford a house?

We've been speaking with people across Melbourne's eastern suburbs about what issues they are currently facing.

Word on the street

Coalition and Labor lose ground as voters look elsewhere

New polling suggests the gap between the Coalition and Labor narrowing in the final days before the election, as support for minor parties and Independents surges.

"Post offices are a destination": Whitehorse Council pushes for local post offices to be reopened in Box Hill and Mitcham

Whitehorse Council has made its stance on the closure of Australia Post locations clear ahead of this weekend's election.

Whitehorse

What Menzies voters are thinking about when picking a candidate

From climate change to cost of living, locals in the competitive seat of Menzies share what issues they’re prioritising.

Politics