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In August, gamblers in Monash lost an average of $377,000 a day on pokies

In August, gamblers in Monash lost an average of $377,000 a day on pokies

About 15 percent of Australian adults have experienced harm from gambling, according to new research.

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A rather large light at the end of the tunnel for The Basin’s abandoned mechanical workshop

A rather large light at the end of the tunnel for The Basin’s abandoned mechanical workshop

Would a new Shell service station suit the village vibe?

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WATCH: A "local Disneyland" in Melbourne's east?

WATCH: A "local Disneyland" in Melbourne's east?

Did you know that Caribbean Gardens used to have an operational chair lift and amusement park?

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“A lot of work”: New gardeners advised to start early and stay vigilant

“A lot of work”: New gardeners advised to start early and stay vigilant

Looking at an empty garden bed and not sure where to start?

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Fibreglass crocodiles and pirated DVDs: Whatever happened to Caribbean Gardens?

Fibreglass crocodiles and pirated DVDs: Whatever happened to Caribbean Gardens?

Sixty years ago, crowds flocked to Scoresby for a new style of entertainment. Then came the dodgy DVDs.

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“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

The union argues outsourcing would bring “less compensation, weaker entitlements and less secure jobs”.

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After $1.3 million upgrade, Bayswater Library open to the public

After $1.3 million upgrade, Bayswater Library open to the public

Library staff greeted visitors at Mountain High Shopping Centre on Monday.

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“Falling through the gaps”: Bayswater food and community support hub secures $12,000 from quickly disappearing fund

“Falling through the gaps”: Bayswater food and community support hub secures $12,000 from quickly disappearing fund

The emergency money is being used for meat, eggs, dairy and vegan food.

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Loud and proud: Knox Council’s burnt-out childcare workers demand a rethink on pay rise funding

Loud and proud: Knox Council’s burnt-out childcare workers demand a rethink on pay rise funding

Union representatives and local council childcare workers now have to wait and see if their noisy party will inspire councils to apply for the payment.

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Poo bags and leashing up: How will Knox manage pet nuisance into the future?

Poo bags and leashing up: How will Knox manage pet nuisance into the future?

Have you ever been woken up by a barking dog or fighting cats? Or have you been disappointed to see dog poo bags thrown around your neighbourhood? Have your say on Knox Council's draft pet management plan for the next four years.

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“It’s essentially free money”: Knox among councils refusing to support childcare worker pay rise

“It’s essentially free money”: Knox among councils refusing to support childcare worker pay rise

Workers across Knox’s early childhood education and care centres are calling for a pay bump as they contend with stress and high turnover rates.

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Growing bigger: Bayswater Library’s grand opening booked in

Growing bigger: Bayswater Library’s grand opening booked in

The old Bayswater Library space opened in May 2013.

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