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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.

Whitehorse

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.

Local News

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.

Profiles

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.

Whitehorse

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?

Yarra Ranges

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.

Yarra Ranges

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.

Whitehorse

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.

Whitehorse

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.

Food

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

Labor's childcare subsidy reforms pass parliament

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

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

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

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

Meet the curator bringing world-class art to Whitehorse

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

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

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