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Are you alone on Valentine's Day? Me too, here's how to embrace it

Are you alone on Valentine's Day? Me too, here's how to embrace it

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. Having been away from my wife and daughter for the past month or so, I can agree. Being alone on Valentine's Day, I hope to reflect on the joy and love they have brought to my life.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Independent candidates call for gambling advertising ban as local pokies losses near $200 million

Independent candidates call for gambling advertising ban as local pokies losses near $200 million

In the last six months of 2024 nearly $8 million a week was lost by gamblers playing pokies at venues in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Casey electorate set to become a “fierce battleground” in upcoming federal election

Casey electorate set to become a “fierce battleground” in upcoming federal election

From Lilydale to Belgrave and far out east, Casey is set to be a key marginal seat at the centre of the battle in the upcoming federal election. But who are the candidates and what do they stand for?

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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From 1000 Steps to lake loops: The top walks in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

From 1000 Steps to lake loops: The top walks in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Lace up your hiking boots and stock up on trail mix - it's time to check out some of the best walks across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Nicholas Quinlan
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Meet the curator bringing world-class art to Whitehorse

Meet the curator bringing world-class art to Whitehorse

What does it take to put together an unforgettable art exhibition? At Whitehorse Artspace, curator Marguerite Brown is putting together shows that surprise, inspire, and even spark global conversations.

Evie Dinkelmeyer
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Whitehorse Council considers redirecting $1M from offsets to local sustainability

Whitehorse Council considers redirecting $1M from offsets to local sustainability

Whitehorse Council is considering a shift of $1 million of ratepayer’s money over the next five years from buying carbon offsets to funding local sustainability projects.

Matthew Sims
FoodFood
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A head above the rest: The best breweries across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

A head above the rest: The best breweries across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Thirsty for a pint but sick of visiting your “local” – or just looking for something a bit more unique? Check out some of the local breweries or brewpubs across the eastern suburbs, including in Ringwood, Croydon, Bayswater and Clayton.

Matthew Sims
Local NewsLocal News
What changes to the child care subsidy could mean for eastern suburbs parents

What changes to the child care subsidy could mean for eastern suburbs parents

The cost of childcare has been a hurdle for many young families, but the government moved to offer some relief this week by removing an "activity limit" on subsidies for childcare hours.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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Monash councillor calls for end to building delays amidst housing crisis

Monash councillor calls for end to building delays amidst housing crisis

Monash Warrigal Ward councillor Stuart James has called for the council to consider capping the timeline for developments, among a number of requests for extensions, ballooning some projects out to four times or more of their expected timelines.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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Calls for council crackdown on stray cats in Knox (again)

Calls for council crackdown on stray cats in Knox (again)

Knox Council issued 28 infringements and 10 cautions to cat owners during 2024, after a 24-hour cat curfew was put into place more than two years ago.

Matthew Sims
ManninghamManningham
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Driver allegedly uses stolen car to run down two motorcycles in Doncaster

Driver allegedly uses stolen car to run down two motorcycles in Doncaster

Police have alleged a stolen vehicle deliberately hit two motorcycles in quick succession in Doncaster on Saturday.

Matthew Sims
FoodFood
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The inside scoop: the best places to grab an ice cream for $7 or less across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

The inside scoop: the best places to grab an ice cream for $7 or less across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

We visited some fun, local places that you can visit next time you are out and about on a scorching day.

Rahul Deepak Kumar
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