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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.


Melbourne’s east must add 347,500 homes by 2051. But is more building enough to boost affordability?

Melbourne’s east must add 347,500 homes by 2051. But is more building enough to boost affordability?

An expert says the main challenge is delivering more housing in a way that fits seamlessly within existing communities.

Trucks, running and crowd choirs: Kids’ events across Melbourne’s east in October

Trucks, running and crowd choirs: Kids’ events across Melbourne’s east in October

Youngsters can create their own picture book or embrace vivid colours this October.

Entertainment

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Allowing solar panels to hang on east Melbourne balconies could cut electricity bills by 15%

Allowing solar panels to hang on east Melbourne balconies could cut electricity bills by 15%

The plug-in systems could be legal in Australia by 1 July 2027.

Police searching for three alleged arsonists who accidentally set their own car on fire in Box Hill South

Police searching for three alleged arsonists who accidentally set their own car on fire in Box Hill South

The authorities are treating the attack as targeted.

Newsletter: Trader talk and road ruins

Newsletter: Trader talk and road ruins

Also including: What's on in October

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

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

A performer using a loop machine and a folk music festival are among the highlights next month.

Whitehorse

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What’s on across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October

What’s on across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October

Comedy, theatre and a celebration of German culture.

Entertainment

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Heathmont traders holding on as roadworks stretch into their fifth month

Heathmont traders holding on as roadworks stretch into their fifth month

“Everybody’s just trying their best to just make ends meet.”

WATCH: Honouring Austrian music in Melbourne’s east

WATCH: Honouring Austrian music in Melbourne’s east

The Robert Stolz Viennese Music Society is hosting a special seniors concert on Saturday October 3.

WATCH: Forest Hill’s holey road

WATCH: Forest Hill’s holey road

The damage is centimetres deep, with wires now exposed in the hole.

Newsletter: Tree gaps and suspect specs

Newsletter: Tree gaps and suspect specs

Also including: Influential memes and lovely lakes

Thousands of trees are planted in Whitehorse every year. But mature tree loss is still heating up local streets

Thousands of trees are planted in Whitehorse every year. But mature tree loss is still heating up local streets

“We really need to be planting the 200 small trees and protecting the 100 big ones.”

Privacy issues around smart glasses are “bigger than council”, says Monash mayor

Privacy issues around smart glasses are “bigger than council”, says Monash mayor

“Technology is evolving quicker than governments can legislate for it.”

Thousands of patients attend urgent care clinics across Melbourne’s east. But how much pressure are they taking off the wider health system?

Thousands of patients attend urgent care clinics across Melbourne’s east. But how much pressure are they taking off the wider health system?

Visits to local clinics increased by more than seven percent over the last financial year.

Nine eastern Melbourne lake lookouts to enjoy this spring

Nine eastern Melbourne lake lookouts to enjoy this spring

From the inner suburbs to the outer regions, get out for hiking, birdwatching or fishing.

Newsletter: Wedding sirens and bulldozing Box Hill

Newsletter: Wedding sirens and bulldozing Box Hill

Also including: Extraterrestrial activity in Melbourne's east

WATCH: Bright lights and lanky beings

WATCH: Bright lights and lanky beings

The eastern regions are no stranger to flying saucers.

Fire tears through heritage-listed Wattle Park Chalet in Surrey Hills, as owner scrambles to relocate scheduled events

Fire tears through heritage-listed Wattle Park Chalet in Surrey Hills, as owner scrambles to relocate scheduled events

According to Victoria Police, investigations into the cause of the fire remain ongoing.

Whitehorse

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“It’s very hard to live”: Box Hill businesses and homes set for destruction to make way for underground rail loop

“It’s very hard to live”: Box Hill businesses and homes set for destruction to make way for underground rail loop

The proposed acquisitions include a church, a bottle shop and a college campus.

Whitehorse

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Newsletter: Is your house at risk of slipping away?

Newsletter: Is your house at risk of slipping away?

Also including: Spicy soup in Box Hill

Your Yarra Ranges property might now be in a landslide zone. The council thinks others will soon follow

Your Yarra Ranges property might now be in a landslide zone. The council thinks others will soon follow

“We're not in the process of identifying risk ... it's about preventing risk in the future.”

Yarra Ranges

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The first round of Boroondara’s energy subsidy program was so popular it had to end early. A $1 million-plus relaunch will start next month

The first round of Boroondara’s energy subsidy program was so popular it had to end early. A $1 million-plus relaunch will start next month

“Residents are telling us they want practical help to cut their energy bills, make their homes more comfortable and reduce their emissions.”

Boroondara

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Six-storey apartments are coming to Melbourne’s east. Where will they go?

Six-storey apartments are coming to Melbourne’s east. Where will they go?

Residents say their concerns are being ignored, as the state government aims to cut down on construction delays.

Boroondara

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Yarra Ranges Council confirms 25-metre Lilydale pool plans, quashing hopes for a Mooroolbark aquatic centre

Yarra Ranges Council confirms 25-metre Lilydale pool plans, quashing hopes for a Mooroolbark aquatic centre

Staff said selecting a shorter option would cut $10 million off the building budget.

Yarra Ranges

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Newsletter: Behind the walls at the Kew Lunatic Asylum

Newsletter: Behind the walls at the Kew Lunatic Asylum

Also including: Our guide to upcoming art shows across Melbourne's east

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