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Victoria's Planning Minister orders environmental review of Montrose Quarry expansion
15 hours ago

Victoria's Planning Minister orders environmental review of Montrose Quarry expansion

Plans put the pit’s edge closer to houses and schools.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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15 years to deliver $15 million upgrades: 2041 set as final finish line for modern Burwood sporting hub
19 hours ago

15 years to deliver $15 million upgrades: 2041 set as final finish line for modern Burwood sporting hub

Deakin University has promised about $4.16 million towards two parts of the plan – or about 27.3 percent of the total cost.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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As Victoria considers gun law reform, owners say the details matter
Feb 03, 2026

As Victoria considers gun law reform, owners say the details matter

New federal laws, along with Victoria’s firearm legislation review, will tighten background checks and fund a national gun buyback scheme.

Jacob Wallace, +2
MonashMonash
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Who's responsible for the 1,100 new homes proposed for Oakleigh South?
Feb 02, 2026

Who's responsible for the 1,100 new homes proposed for Oakleigh South?

If approved, plans outline the construction of hundreds of dwellings that will house around 2,500 residents. But who’s in charge of making it happen?

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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Nine rooms under one roof: Ferntree Gully residents’ rooming house uproar ignites a broader planning push
Jan 30, 2026

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
ClimateClimate
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55,000 left without power in 45-degree heatwave as Melbourne’s energy demands break records
Jan 28, 2026

55,000 left without power in 45-degree heatwave as Melbourne’s energy demands break records

Victoria’s households required double the average demand from the energy network last night.

Matthew Sims
BoroondaraBoroondara
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Painting and jewellery collection worth more than $400,000 stolen in Kew
Jan 28, 2026

Painting and jewellery collection worth more than $400,000 stolen in Kew

The collection included a painting worth more than $75,000.

Matthew Sims
Local NewsLocal News
Investigations ongoing into fatal Ferntree Gully crash that killed two 18-year-olds
Jan 27, 2026

Investigations ongoing into fatal Ferntree Gully crash that killed two 18-year-olds

The deaths of two teenagers over the weekend has brought the state’s death toll on roads to 16.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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“Without us, that hospital doesn't run”: Maroondah Hospital workers among thousands demanding a six percent pay rise
Jan 21, 2026

“Without us, that hospital doesn't run”: Maroondah Hospital workers among thousands demanding a six percent pay rise

Cooks, cleaners, orderlies, theatre technicians and other healthcare service workers hit the pavement on Tuesday.

Matthew Sims
ManninghamManningham
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50 firefighters control flames and smoke in Doncaster East bargain shop blaze
Jan 21, 2026

50 firefighters control flames and smoke in Doncaster East bargain shop blaze

No one was inside any of the impacted businesses, with a crime scene now established at the site.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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“More flexibility”: How changes to childcare subsidies could boost access and bring more centres to Melbourne’s east
Jan 20, 2026

“More flexibility”: How changes to childcare subsidies could boost access and bring more centres to Melbourne’s east

Delivered via an investment of $430 million over four years, the changes came into effect at the start of this month.

Matthew Sims
Local NewsLocal News
WATCH: Will a 40 percent increase in bulk billing have side effects?
Jan 19, 2026

WATCH: Will a 40 percent increase in bulk billing have side effects?

We spoke with the National Account's Archie Milligan about the hidden cost of more GPs offering full bulk billing.

Matthew Sims
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