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“Simply come back”: How are local family-run businesses staying afloat in a world of online reviews and social media?

“Simply come back”: How are local family-run businesses staying afloat in a world of online reviews and social media?

As a trip to a local cafe, restaurant or bar has dropped down the list of priorities for many, we spoke to those behind the counter about how to capture a steady flow of clientele.

Astrid Jian
🟠 Courts in crisis and politicians join quarry protest

🟠 Courts in crisis and politicians join quarry protest

Also including: Searching for the spiciest food in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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WATCH: The history and future of Lilydale's old quarry

WATCH: The history and future of Lilydale's old quarry

How did Lilydale's limestone quarry become the second-largest housing development in Victoria?

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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12 months out from election, Victorian Liberals vote in new leader

12 months out from election, Victorian Liberals vote in new leader

Berwick MP Brad Battin lost the vote early on Tuesday morning, only about 11 months since he was elected into the top job.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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“I fully support the local community”: Monbulk MP pushes for impact assessment of proposed Montrose quarry expansion

“I fully support the local community”: Monbulk MP pushes for impact assessment of proposed Montrose quarry expansion

Daniela De Martino said the fact schools and early childhood centres would be “incredibly close” to the planned pit boundary should trigger a deeper analysis.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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93-year-old tennis club “deleted”: Eastern suburbs sport groups push back against plans for $17 million redevelopment of Walker Park

93-year-old tennis club “deleted”: Eastern suburbs sport groups push back against plans for $17 million redevelopment of Walker Park

Construction won’t begin on Nunawading’s new gymnastics and sports centre until July 2031.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Quarry pushback goes postal: Yarra Ranges Council joins call for impact assessment

Quarry pushback goes postal: Yarra Ranges Council joins call for impact assessment

As the days count by and locals opposed to the pit’s growth wait in fear of a sudden greenlight for the expansion, Yarra Ranges Council has also joined the list of bodies hoping to be involved in the process.

Matthew Sims
Locals dig in for quarry fight

Locals dig in for quarry fight

Also including: Knox Scouts nears the end of lease tug-of-war

Matthew Sims
GamblingGambling
“In the long run, you always lose”: An eastern suburbs local on escaping the cycle of gambling harm

“In the long run, you always lose”: An eastern suburbs local on escaping the cycle of gambling harm

Often, broad reform looks at total losses and the impact on industry. However, the real impact on individuals often creates irreversible consequences.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Adding 30 acres and 30 years: Montrose quarry expansion proposal draws ire from 2,000+ locals

Adding 30 acres and 30 years: Montrose quarry expansion proposal draws ire from 2,000+ locals

While Boral says the quarry is a key supplier of materials for the State Government’s Big Build projects, locals are telling them to source rock from other sites.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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Knox Scouts set to end four-year wait for new lease after $3,000+ agreement

Knox Scouts set to end four-year wait for new lease after $3,000+ agreement

About 2,500 locals and 700 children are involved with the Knox District Scouts group.

Matthew Sims
Storm troopers and bus benefits

Storm troopers and bus benefits

Also including: Approved designs for the $60 million revamp of Boronia's train station

Matthew Sims
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