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“The last cabs off the rank”: Dry days for smaller, family-run servos as fuel wholesalers hoard supply

“The last cabs off the rank”: Dry days for smaller, family-run servos as fuel wholesalers hoard supply

“We’re just living day-to-day, basically.”

Matthew Sims
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“A pack of grinches”: How Christmas comments landed a Knox councillor in hot water

“A pack of grinches”: How Christmas comments landed a Knox councillor in hot water

A clash over whether or not to spend $15,000 on Christmas bows has led to a pause for one local member.

Matthew Sims
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An interview with Carol Isaacs, Box Hill's 107-year-old woman

An interview with Carol Isaacs, Box Hill's 107-year-old woman

The key to living so long? A good life, good genes and a good husband.

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Ferntree Gully set to welcome new nine-bedroom rooming house under planning guidelines

Ferntree Gully set to welcome new nine-bedroom rooming house under planning guidelines

The majority of councillors argued knocking back the proposal would open the council up to a tribunal battle.

Matthew Sims
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WATCH: CCTV footage captures midnight statue theft

WATCH: CCTV footage captures midnight statue theft

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Matthew Sims
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Arts, crafts and local produce: The best markets across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Arts, crafts and local produce: The best markets across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Hot jam doughnuts, barbecues, preserves, coffee, arts, crafts and fresh fruit and veggies are among the goodies on offer.

Matthew Sims
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Thieves take an angle grinder to $60,000 Ghandi statue in Rowville, leaving only footprints

Thieves take an angle grinder to $60,000 Ghandi statue in Rowville, leaving only footprints

The founding chairperson of the Rowville charity centre said he did not suspect the incident was fuelled by racism or hatred.

Matthew Sims
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Nine rooms under one roof: Ferntree Gully residents’ rooming house uproar ignites a broader planning push

Nine rooms under one roof: Ferntree Gully residents’ rooming house uproar ignites a broader planning push

Social housing accounts for only 2.88 percent of Victoria’s housing stock.

Matthew Sims
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“Magnificent” or a menace? The two sides of the pigeon debate in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

“Magnificent” or a menace? The two sides of the pigeon debate in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Australia is currently home to 29 species of the pigeon family – of which 25 are native.

Matthew Sims
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Ever fancied becoming a housing developer? An $18 million Wantirna block could be your way in

Ever fancied becoming a housing developer? An $18 million Wantirna block could be your way in

A previous approval for 126 dwellings, granted by VCAT, has lapsed.

Matthew Sims
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Rising flood risks and extra housing has Knox Council asking for help to cover $74.4 million drain renewal

Rising flood risks and extra housing has Knox Council asking for help to cover $74.4 million drain renewal

The council’s stormwater network is currently sized to provide protection against one-in-five-year flooding events in residential areas and one-in-10-year events in industrial areas.

Matthew Sims
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Landslides “don't stop at our boundaries”: Knox Council zooms in on erosion risk to homeowners

Landslides “don't stop at our boundaries”: Knox Council zooms in on erosion risk to homeowners

Areas in Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully and The Basin were flagged as potential landslip or mudslide risk zones.

Matthew Sims