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Matthew Sims
Matthew Sims

With more than 6 years of experience across regional and rural media organisations throughout Victoria, Matthew has always been interested in what makes local communities tick. Previously, Matthew was a reporter with the Pakenham Gazette in Melbourne's south east, following close to four years as the reporter at the Terang Express and Mortlake Dispatch weeklies in Victoria's south west. Matthew has a fervent passion in theatre, film and music and is keen to dive into your community.


Liberal leader Jess Wilson grilled on spending, party instability and the growing threat of One Nation

Liberal leader Jess Wilson grilled on spending, party instability and the growing threat of One Nation

The 30-minute interview tested the Member for Kew’s ability to defend the Coalition’s plans to repair the budget.

WATCH: The fatal shooting at Rowville’s POW camp

WATCH: The fatal shooting at Rowville’s POW camp

More than 2,600 prisoners were processed between late 1944 and August 1946.

Newsletter: Tradie trips and root disputes

Newsletter: Tradie trips and root disputes

Also including: Victoria’s main party leaders set to debate

From skydiving to trapeze: Where to get your heart pumping in eastern Melbourne

From skydiving to trapeze: Where to get your heart pumping in eastern Melbourne

Test your limits or learn an extreme skill.

WATCH: Cheap biryani in Melbourne’s east

WATCH: Cheap biryani in Melbourne’s east

Check out this $10.99 meal at Sri Dwaraka Burwood.

Driving 18,000km a year, this Upwey tradie got a 4WD-hybrid to cut fuel costs

Driving 18,000km a year, this Upwey tradie got a 4WD-hybrid to cut fuel costs

Rising petrol and diesel prices are prompting some eastern Melbourne tradies to rethink what they drive.

Who’s protecting Whitehorse from losing its trees?

Who’s protecting Whitehorse from losing its trees?

The heavy cutback of decades-old foliage has reignited a debate over whether current government protections are sufficient.

Newsletter: Your weekly news in five minutes

Newsletter: Your weekly news in five minutes

Also including: Free dental clinics coming to Monash and Yarra Ranges

WATCH: The tale of Oakleigh’s luxury caravan creators

WATCH: The tale of Oakleigh’s luxury caravan creators

Don Caravans operated from 1934 until 1964.

Labor promises Monash and Yarra Ranges free dental clinics. How would they operate?

Labor promises Monash and Yarra Ranges free dental clinics. How would they operate?

A $30,000 sign-on bonus will be offered.

WATCH: Comparing the Croydon and Ringwood candidates

WATCH: Comparing the Croydon and Ringwood candidates

Key topics included the Suburban Rail Loop and energy distribution.

Manningham’s new street sweeper will cut the cleaning schedule by more than 40%, if residents move their cars in time

Manningham’s new street sweeper will cut the cleaning schedule by more than 40%, if residents move their cars in time

“Even a three-sweeper fleet cannot clean up gutters if it's blocked by vehicles.”

Former Bayswater MP and Knox mayor Peter Lockwood suddenly quit civic life on Thursday. Why?

Former Bayswater MP and Knox mayor Peter Lockwood suddenly quit civic life on Thursday. Why?

The councillor has faced two one-month suspensions this year.

Newsletter: Should the east get a data centre?

Newsletter: Should the east get a data centre?

Also including: The government’s proposed opt-out laws for gambling ads

What happens to old rooftop solar panels in Melbourne’s east?

What happens to old rooftop solar panels in Melbourne’s east?

A Yarra Valley company has seen demand for recycling boom since 2025.

Catch a fish, cook a dish: Get a little dirt on your hands in eastern Melbourne

Catch a fish, cook a dish: Get a little dirt on your hands in eastern Melbourne

Take a peek behind the scenes and learn a new skill.

Newsletter: Kew’s link to the bogan

Newsletter: Kew’s link to the bogan

Also: Mahjong in Melbourne's east

WATCH: Kew's link to the bogan

WATCH: Kew's link to the bogan

How did the term go from being used in high school magazines to an essential part of Australian lingo?

WATCH: Mahjong in Melbourne’s east

WATCH: Mahjong in Melbourne’s east

Sessions for all skill levels are on Thursday afternoons at Blackburn North Neighbourhood House.

Box Hill and Carnegie illegal casinos allegedly linked to drug syndicate

Box Hill and Carnegie illegal casinos allegedly linked to drug syndicate

Detectives arrested 29 people during the investigation.

Newsletter: Wheeze warnings and what's on

Newsletter: Wheeze warnings and what's on

Also including: Do the Victorian Liberals want nuclear energy?

More Melbourne kids with asthma if Coalition, One Nation ditch home gas phase out

More Melbourne kids with asthma if Coalition, One Nation ditch home gas phase out

Cooking with flames comes with a health price, experts warn.

Fun runs and festivals: Kids’ events across Melbourne’s east in November

Fun runs and festivals: Kids’ events across Melbourne’s east in November

Youngsters can get a showbag or race a steam train.

Entertainment

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November’s live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

November’s live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

A winner of Australian Idol and a navy band are among the highlights next month.

Whitehorse

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Newsletter: Doorknocking, Q&As and promises

Newsletter: Doorknocking, Q&As and promises

Also including: A visit to the Australian Jazz Museum

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