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Knox councillor brought to tears in pine tree removal battle

Knox councillor brought to tears in pine tree removal battle

A group of pine trees are set to make way for native vegetation as part of staged removal of the trees, which have been identified as a non-native environmental weed.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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Meet the Waverley local support group helping the widowed find joy again

Meet the Waverley local support group helping the widowed find joy again

A group of Glen Waverley locals are finding life after loss through new friendships and discovering new skills.

Evie Dinkelmeyer
PoliticsPolitics
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Did the major parties just kill the Independent movement?

Did the major parties just kill the Independent movement?

A last-minute deal between Labor and the Coalition has approved electoral donation reforms that could see Independent candidates' climb up the political ladder become even harder.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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This $10 nasi lemak in Mitcham is tasty and budget-friendly

This $10 nasi lemak in Mitcham is tasty and budget-friendly

Try some traditional Malaysian fare from $10 at Jalan Alor in Mitcham or Ferntree Gully.

Eastern Melburnian
Local NewsLocal News
Labor's childcare subsidy reforms pass parliament

Labor's childcare subsidy reforms pass parliament

Parents will have access to three days of subsidised childcare after laws were rushed through the parliament ahead of a looming federal election.

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ProfilesProfiles
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
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