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Built more than 120 years ago, the 1,332sqm property at 7-9 Mangarra Road is a heritage-listed Edwardian villa.
Whitehorse council is still pursuing negotiations with current owner Phileo Australia to buy the land.
Two councillors have demanded a rethink as the plan waits for a new vote.
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The median price of homes in the area has risen by 66.6 percent to $1.5 million.
Hot jam doughnuts, barbecues, preserves, coffee, arts, crafts and fresh fruit and veggies are among the goodies on offer.
“Every day is different here. Food waits for no one.”
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“We had about 70 members and lost almost half because of the [Kilsyth] closure.”
Councils maintain a third of Australia’s infrastructure and say footing the repair bill is increasingly difficult.
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