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Boronia’s rugby league club president has been coaching the same kids for a decade, but keeping them in the game is getting harder
Jun 12, 2026

Boronia’s rugby league club president has been coaching the same kids for a decade, but keeping them in the game is getting harder

“They learn things about themselves and each other that they will carry with them for life.”

Matthew Sims
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How Whitehorse’s waste and recycling centre processes rubbish from 172,000 carloads a year
Jun 03, 2026

How Whitehorse’s waste and recycling centre processes rubbish from 172,000 carloads a year

“The queue will definitely stretch right down to Burwood Highway.”

Matthew Sims
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From scuba diving to breathwork: How a farmstay in Monbulk is helping people slow down
May 21, 2026

From scuba diving to breathwork: How a farmstay in Monbulk is helping people slow down

"We don't produce anything, we just produce stillness for people."

Matthew Sims
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The “vinyl revolution”: The Hawthorn record store mixing coffee with electronic deep cuts
May 19, 2026

The “vinyl revolution”: The Hawthorn record store mixing coffee with electronic deep cuts

“I think what people love about vinyl is that they can hold something in their hand.”

Matthew Sims
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The 50-year-old Blackburn record store started with jukebox leftovers
Apr 30, 2026

The 50-year-old Blackburn record store started with jukebox leftovers

“I don't think vinyl will ever go away.”

Matthew Sims
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This yum cha master has spent 62 years making handmade dim sum. Now, his son is fighting to keep the tradition alive.
Apr 22, 2026

This yum cha master has spent 62 years making handmade dim sum. Now, his son is fighting to keep the tradition alive.

High labour costs and a shortage of skilled chefs are driving many food businesses to move away from the usual methods.

Matthew Sims
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East Side Stories: How 15,000 trees turned into a life-long endeavour for Hawthorn’s bonsai master
Mar 13, 2026

East Side Stories: How 15,000 trees turned into a life-long endeavour for Hawthorn’s bonsai master

“Rather than a love, I’d say bonsai is a commitment.”

Matthew Sims
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