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Newsletter: The Swagman’s rise and fall

Newsletter: The Swagman’s rise and fall

Also including: The affordable housing "loophole" for developers

WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

The iconic smorgasbord and cabaret venue in Ferntree Gully operated from 1972 to 1991.

Boroondara backs $52 million Hawthorn tower but hits out at affordable housing “loophole”

Boroondara backs $52 million Hawthorn tower but hits out at affordable housing “loophole”

“It gets paid to the state government, but we don't get to see it.”

Newsletter: How did Whitehorse get its name?

Newsletter: How did Whitehorse get its name?

Also including: The obscure hobby shops across Melbourne's east

2,500 people turned up to Hawthorn to learn how to get off gas. Where do the parties stand?

2,500 people turned up to Hawthorn to learn how to get off gas. Where do the parties stand?

“Many people would like to do things but just don't know where to start.”

State government approves 1,100 new homes in Oakleigh South with a public open space contribution only a third of Monash Council’s minimum

State government approves 1,100 new homes in Oakleigh South with a public open space contribution only a third of Monash Council’s minimum

When developers cut up land for housing, they must pay part of its value to the local council to contribute to open space elsewhere.

From model trains to figurines: Five spots across Melbourne’s east for niche hobbies

From model trains to figurines: Five spots across Melbourne’s east for niche hobbies

There are plenty of spots to find the next rare collectible or grab the gear needed to unearth hidden gold.

Knox Council slams state government on rooming house reform silence after nine letters with no reply

Knox Council slams state government on rooming house reform silence after nine letters with no reply

“The most important thing we need to be doing is investing in a long-term supply of social housing.”

WATCH: How did Whitehorse get its name?

WATCH: How did Whitehorse get its name?

The icon can still be found in the council's logo and several statues across town.

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