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“There’s never been a better time”: The 30-year push for bike paths from Box Hill to Hawthorn
May 08, 2026

“There’s never been a better time”: The 30-year push for bike paths from Box Hill to Hawthorn

“Every person on a bike is one less person in a car.”

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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“This isn’t about ideology”: How Maroondah Council plans to cut emissions in half and save money into the future
May 07, 2026

“This isn’t about ideology”: How Maroondah Council plans to cut emissions in half and save money into the future

If councils in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs don’t act now to adapt to climate change risks, their infrastructure damage bill could hit as high as $300 million per year by 2050.

Matthew Sims
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Melbourne families are struggling to put food on the table. Eastern suburbs locals are opening up their garages to help.
May 07, 2026

Melbourne families are struggling to put food on the table. Eastern suburbs locals are opening up their garages to help.

“I personally believe that supermarkets will be a thing of the past in 10 years.”

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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Eastern Melbourne’s politicians fight over Maroondah Hospital’s $850 million upgrades as 2029 deadline looms
May 06, 2026

Eastern Melbourne’s politicians fight over Maroondah Hospital’s $850 million upgrades as 2029 deadline looms

Plans included more than 200 extra beds, a new emergency department and a dedicated children's unit.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Rents jump by 58 percent in Box Hill as city struggles to meet affordable housing targets
May 05, 2026

Rents jump by 58 percent in Box Hill as city struggles to meet affordable housing targets

An outlook has estimated there will be more than 2,000 residents requiring low-income accommodation support by 2041.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Off-leash dog walkers the casualty of $17 million upgrade to Bob Saker Oval
May 04, 2026

Off-leash dog walkers the casualty of $17 million upgrade to Bob Saker Oval

Despite being more than four years in the making, not everyone’s happy with the proposals.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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“It adds instant appeal”: Melbourne’s eastern suburbs leading the native nature strip revolution
Apr 30, 2026

“It adds instant appeal”: Melbourne’s eastern suburbs leading the native nature strip revolution

“The more the green cover, the lower the heat.”

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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The 50-year-old Blackburn record store started with jukebox leftovers
Apr 30, 2026

The 50-year-old Blackburn record store started with jukebox leftovers

“I don't think vinyl will ever go away.”

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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Legal deadline looming over a mandatory $316 million glass bin launch in Victoria
Apr 29, 2026

Legal deadline looming over a mandatory $316 million glass bin launch in Victoria

There are 14 months left for 37 councils to introduce a separate system.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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New dementia cafe opening in Croydon Hills to support local families
Apr 28, 2026

New dementia cafe opening in Croydon Hills to support local families

Residents living with cognitive decline and their carers now have a new social outlet.

Tyler Wright
PoliticsPolitics
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Why more than 30 councils are blocking glass recycling bins over multi-million dollar bill burdens
Apr 24, 2026

Why more than 30 councils are blocking glass recycling bins over multi-million dollar bill burdens

Councils across Melbourne’s east are defying the upcoming state-mandated glass recycling rollout, warning it could cost them millions and push up household rates.

Matthew Sims
Local NewsLocal News
“Cheaper to buy a tent”: Eastern Melbourne’s rideshare drivers feeling the pinch of rising fuel
Apr 24, 2026

“Cheaper to buy a tent”: Eastern Melbourne’s rideshare drivers feeling the pinch of rising fuel

An Uber driver said his daily earnings have fallen from about $300 to $75.

Matthew Sims
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