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Plan ahead: Eastern Freeway to close for the first time in more than 25 years

Plan ahead: Eastern Freeway to close for the first time in more than 25 years

The major road closure follows on from many months of roadworks, speed limit reductions as part of a broad program of upgrades. Here’s how to avoid a potential 90 minutes of delays in your weekend commute.

Whitehorse

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WATCH: How do extreme weather shifts impact bees?

WATCH: How do extreme weather shifts impact bees?

We spoke to local beekeeper Laszlo Kun about how he was only able to produce a limited amount of honey from his 16 apiaries in the last season due to drought conditions across Victoria.

Climate

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How do extreme climate events impact honey production?

How do extreme climate events impact honey production?

Also including: Norwood Park users call for extra traffic lights

“We have to let the bees be bees”: How can we help Australia’s smallest livestock animal thrive in a changing world?

“We have to let the bees be bees”: How can we help Australia’s smallest livestock animal thrive in a changing world?

About one-third of what humans eat are dependent on the pollination of bees, including almonds, avocados, blueberries, apples and pumpkins.

Climate

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“It keeps me fit and very active”: How is walking basketball helping older Whitehorse residents stay healthy?

“It keeps me fit and very active”: How is walking basketball helping older Whitehorse residents stay healthy?

Walking basketball’s rules include only two players being allowed in the court’s semi-circles at one time and keeping a metre’s distance when defending the ball.

Whitehorse

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Tackling the “scourge of problem gambling”: Monash steps away from gaming trial

Tackling the “scourge of problem gambling”: Monash steps away from gaming trial

The council’s decision to retract its endorsement of the trial follows the Alliance for Gambling Reform withdrawing its support earlier this week.

Monash

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WATCH: Does this Ringwood North intersection need traffic lights?

WATCH: Does this Ringwood North intersection need traffic lights?

Hundreds of Ringwood North residents have joined the call to install traffic lights at the entrance to Norwood Park here due to safety concerns.

Maroondah

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“A complete waste of time”: Anti-pokie advocates fold from gaming trial over mounting delays

“A complete waste of time”: Anti-pokie advocates fold from gaming trial over mounting delays

In 2024/25, gamblers across the Monash LGA lost more than $126 million across 15 venues, representing the eighth largest loss across the state.

Monash

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“Ecological deserts”: Indigenous plants taking root across more than 500 homes in Whitehorse

“Ecological deserts”: Indigenous plants taking root across more than 500 homes in Whitehorse

Since 2022, a youth-focused environmental group has successfully restored one site in Gardiners Creek Reserve. As a result of their work, the number of observed plant and animal species has increased.

Whitehorse

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