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Watch: Yarra Ranges Council starts emergency works on Lilydale's White Dog Hotel

Watch: Yarra Ranges Council starts emergency works on Lilydale's White Dog Hotel

The council is hoping to hand over works to the owner soon.

Matthew Sims
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What will the Yarra Ranges’ new landslide management plans mean for you?

What will the Yarra Ranges’ new landslide management plans mean for you?

Public consultation will run from Thursday August 21 to Friday October 3.

Matthew Sims
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“Incredibly urgent”: Hills locals call for collaboration on climate preparedness

“Incredibly urgent”: Hills locals call for collaboration on climate preparedness

According to environmental justice organisation Friends of the Earth Melbourne, a $1 investment in climate adaptation has been estimated to save between $2 and $11 in post-disaster recovery and reconstruction costs.

Matthew Sims
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Why is Whitehorse Council spending $100,000 to move a hedge?

Why is Whitehorse Council spending $100,000 to move a hedge?

The works form part of a broader $25.1 million redevelopment of the sporting facilities and public space.

Matthew Sims
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Protecting 14 native trees from developer’s chainsaw will save Knox Council $33,000

Protecting 14 native trees from developer’s chainsaw will save Knox Council $33,000

The red ironbarks will remain following a Monday night amendment.

Matthew Sims
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Box Hill high-rise with 204 hotel rooms approved

Box Hill high-rise with 204 hotel rooms approved

The development will be 98 metres tall and include 204 hotel rooms.

Matthew Sims
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Why has this 981-square-metre block in Bayswater been such a hot potato for Knox Council?

Why has this 981-square-metre block in Bayswater been such a hot potato for Knox Council?

Knox councillors are set to make a decision on the site on Monday evening.

Matthew Sims
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Watch: Mooroolbark's famous five-way roundabouts

Watch: Mooroolbark's famous five-way roundabouts

I took a spin around Mooroolbark's Five Ways road junction, which has confused anxious drivers and learner drivers for decades.

Matthew Sims
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The gig tax: Will insurance kill live music in Melbourne’s east?

The gig tax: Will insurance kill live music in Melbourne’s east?

Live music venues are experiencing their toughest time because of rising public insurance costs.

Justine de Jonge
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Battery installations exceed predictions “by some distance” as 2,700 Victorians use subsidy

Battery installations exceed predictions “by some distance” as 2,700 Victorians use subsidy

On average, about 1,000 homeowners across Australia registered for new solar batteries every day during July.

Matthew Sims
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November prediction: 16 new bulk billing clinics for the eastern suburbs

November prediction: 16 new bulk billing clinics for the eastern suburbs

Bulk billing GPs will be paid 12.5 percent more.

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“If we don't count, we can't sync”: Ringwood swimmers land in Singapore ahead of Masters

“If we don't count, we can't sync”: Ringwood swimmers land in Singapore ahead of Masters

Have you ever wondered how synchronised swimmers stay in time? We spoke to members of a local club competing in an international competition this week to find out.

Matthew Sims