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THE EAST MELB
Oliver Buchannon
Justine de Jonge

Vegan options are shrinking at Melbourne’s eastern supermarkets. Here’s  where to shop instead.

Vegan options are shrinking at Melbourne’s eastern supermarkets. Here’s where to shop instead.

“I feel disappointed every time I shop.”

Food

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WATCH: Father and daughter bond over their love of music

WATCH: Father and daughter bond over their love of music

Balwyn-based father and daughter Chris and Aimee Maric spoke with us recently about how the music industry has changed over the years, including a shift towards artists going fully independent.

Profiles

How warmer and wetter weather is worsening the eastern suburbs' blackberry weed problems

How warmer and wetter weather is worsening the eastern suburbs' blackberry weed problems

Blackberries may be sweet, but the weed is still running rampant in Melbourne’s east.

Environment

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Is human interaction re-writing the Superb Lyrebird’s song in Sherbrooke Forest?

Is human interaction re-writing the Superb Lyrebird’s song in Sherbrooke Forest?

Locals have reported the native birds mimicking swearing or non-natural sounds like chainsaws. Is human impact re-shaping how these special birds speak to each other?

Climate

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Affordable tofu dishes for $20 and under across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Affordable tofu dishes for $20 and under across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Tofu is a cheap option for vegetarians and vegans alike. Here’s our picks for some of the best spots serving tofu-based bites under $20.

Food

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Where to get your whole foods and health foods in Melbourne’s east

Where to get your whole foods and health foods in Melbourne’s east

Need ingredients that you can’t buy in the big supermarkets – or need some extra healthy whole foods? Check out our list of our favourite spots in the eastern suburbs.

Food

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The 20-something keeping eastern Melbourne’s home cooks and professional chefs’ knives sharp

The 20-something keeping eastern Melbourne’s home cooks and professional chefs’ knives sharp

Chesterman runs his business from his home garage - complete with a workbench, a grinder and whetstones.

Maroondah

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Where did the koalas in Warrandyte State Park go?

Where did the koalas in Warrandyte State Park go?

Koala populations are vulnerable to attack by dogs and injury from motor vehicle collisions.

Climate

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“Excited”: Ringwood’s yoga community at the heart of a pioneering health study

“Excited”: Ringwood’s yoga community at the heart of a pioneering health study

More than 100 people with atrial fibrillation will take part.

Maroondah

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The gig tax: Will insurance kill live music in Melbourne’s east?

The gig tax: Will insurance kill live music in Melbourne’s east?

Live music venues are experiencing their toughest time because of rising public insurance costs.

Yarra Ranges

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“Everyone feels the pressure of cost of living”: How are local cafes keeping up with rising bills?

“Everyone feels the pressure of cost of living”: How are local cafes keeping up with rising bills?

Has your daily coffee started costing more? We spoke to local cafes and industry experts about why.

Food

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The best places to get your chocolate fix across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

The best places to get your chocolate fix across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

From boutique creations to bespoke orders, here is our guide on where to get your cocoa fix in Melbourne’s east.

Food

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Where to get gluten-free donuts in Melbourne's eastern suburbs to mark World Donut Day

Where to get gluten-free donuts in Melbourne's eastern suburbs to mark World Donut Day

Here’s our guide to where you can grab a sugary treat without the worry.

Food

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In Olinda, the rabbits are breeding like rabbits, and it’s causing a few problems

In Olinda, the rabbits are breeding like rabbits, and it’s causing a few problems

The group’s president says members are left to pick up council slack on animal welfare.

Yarra Ranges

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End of an era in Croydon: Bodyjar headline final show at EV's Youth Centre

End of an era in Croydon: Bodyjar headline final show at EV's Youth Centre

Bodyjar’s Cameron Baines spoke to Eastern Melburnian for an exclusive interview about the end of an era in the eastern suburbs’ music scene, with a swan song for EV’s Youth Centre this weekend.

Maroondah

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Get your comedy fix at these venues in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Get your comedy fix at these venues in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Keen for a laugh but not interested in trekking into the city?

Entertainment

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"It's time for us to get serious": Deakin candidates lay out their plans for renewables

"It's time for us to get serious": Deakin candidates lay out their plans for renewables

Three out of four of the candidates for Deakin made their case for Australia’s renewable future on Wednesday night during a community forum in Ringwood.

Maroondah

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How Ringwood's SAAZAA Coffee is roasting ethically and sustainably

How Ringwood's SAAZAA Coffee is roasting ethically and sustainably

For local coffee roaster David Juma, coffee has the power to help build schools and support farmers over the other side of the globe.

Maroondah

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