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“Unfair” to charge equally: Monash Council investigating smaller, cheaper bin options ahead of $329 rate hike
17 hours ago

“Unfair” to charge equally: Monash Council investigating smaller, cheaper bin options ahead of $329 rate hike

The new charge will recoup the $31.6 million required to collect and process waste.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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“Exceptional”: Here’s how Monash Council became carbon neutral
Oct 01, 2025

“Exceptional”: Here’s how Monash Council became carbon neutral

After five years of cutting emissions, the council will use $45,000 in offsets to close the final gap.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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Tonight, Monash Council will debate whether to slug ratepayers an extra $329 a year
Sep 30, 2025

Tonight, Monash Council will debate whether to slug ratepayers an extra $329 a year

Waste removal and processing costs the LGA $31.6 million annually, but only $5.6 million is recouped.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“At the eleventh hour”: Cricket club furious over attempted last-minute Box Hill Oval deal
Sep 25, 2025

“At the eleventh hour”: Cricket club furious over attempted last-minute Box Hill Oval deal

An alleged lack of consultation was at the centre of an intense debate on Monday night.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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A rather large light at the end of the tunnel for The Basin’s abandoned mechanical workshop
Sep 24, 2025

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?

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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“Bigger, healthier trees”: Why protecting our greenery is the key to driving down heat
Sep 22, 2025

“Bigger, healthier trees”: Why protecting our greenery is the key to driving down heat

New developments around Suburban Rail Loop East precincts must consider the canopy.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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WATCH: A "local Disneyland" in Melbourne's east?
Sep 19, 2025

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

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

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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“A lot of work”: New gardeners advised to start early and stay vigilant
Sep 18, 2025

“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?

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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Fibreglass crocodiles and pirated DVDs: Whatever happened to Caribbean Gardens?
Sep 17, 2025

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.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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WATCH: Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push
Sep 17, 2025

WATCH: Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

The Health Workers Union is taking the Victorian government to task for the push to outsource jobs within Eastern Health.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push
Sep 16, 2025

“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

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

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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After $1.3 million upgrade, Bayswater Library open to the public
Sep 15, 2025

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

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

Matthew Sims
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