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Why more than 30 councils are blocking glass recycling bins over multi-million dollar bill burdens

Why more than 30 councils are blocking glass recycling bins over multi-million dollar bill burdens

Councils across Melbourne’s east are defying the upcoming state-mandated glass recycling rollout, warning it could cost millions and push up household rates.

Matthew Sims
Local NewsLocal News
“Cheaper to buy a tent”: Eastern Melbourne’s rideshare drivers feeling the pinch of rising fuel

“Cheaper to buy a tent”: Eastern Melbourne’s rideshare drivers feeling the pinch of rising fuel

An Uber driver said his daily earnings have fallen from about $300 to $75.

Matthew Sims
🟠 Handmade yum cha in the east?

🟠 Handmade yum cha in the east?

Also: The highlights of Whitehorse Council's latest four-hour marathon meeting.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Glass bins and high-rise housing: What to take away from Whitehorse Council’s marathon four-hour April meeting

Glass bins and high-rise housing: What to take away from Whitehorse Council’s marathon four-hour April meeting

Big developments, local petitions and a controversial glass bin rollout were among the items.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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Chadstone TAFE secures $10 million for training upgrades towards a more renewable grid for Victoria

Chadstone TAFE secures $10 million for training upgrades towards a more renewable grid for Victoria

The improvements aim to fast-track Victoria’s clean energy workforce into thousands of new jobs.

Matthew Sims
PropertyProperty
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Eastern Melbourne’s unit dwellers have been locked out of cheap energy for years. That’s starting to change.

Eastern Melbourne’s unit dwellers have been locked out of cheap energy for years. That’s starting to change.

“Apartments are the last bastion.”

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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This yum cha master has spent 62 years making handmade dim sum. Now, his son is fighting to keep the tradition alive.

This yum cha master has spent 62 years making handmade dim sum. Now, his son is fighting to keep the tradition alive.

High labour costs and a shortage of skilled chefs are driving many food businesses to move away from the usual methods.

Matthew Sims
🟠 Fuel fees and a $4 million view

🟠 Fuel fees and a $4 million view

Also including: Bushfire recovery efforts and mineral springs running dry in West Vic

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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After three years with no buyers, this Box Hill luxury apartment may need to slash its $4 million price tag

After three years with no buyers, this Box Hill luxury apartment may need to slash its $4 million price tag

A sky-high penthouse in Box Hill is up for sale for more than eight times the current median price for units in the suburb.

Matthew Sims
EnergyEnergy
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From rigs to roads: What would eastern suburbs residents do with millions made from a tax on gas?

From rigs to roads: What would eastern suburbs residents do with millions made from a tax on gas?

Locals are questioning whether they are seeing enough benefits of one of Australia’s key exports.

Matthew Sims
🟠 The train will arrive in Doncaster ... in 27 years

🟠 The train will arrive in Doncaster ... in 27 years

Also: How construction in Boronia is impacting a local cafe owner

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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“Sleepless nights” for Boronia cafe owner as station works cut off 50 percent of foot traffic

“Sleepless nights” for Boronia cafe owner as station works cut off 50 percent of foot traffic

A mum of three who poured her savings into taking over a local coffee shop says impacts to access have left her facing an uncertain future.

Matthew Sims
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