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“A crazy idea”: Manningham residents to pay an additional $365 on annual rates to cover emergency levy

“A crazy idea”: Manningham residents to pay an additional $365 on annual rates to cover emergency levy

Manningham Council has approved its $161 million budget for the upcoming financial year, including a three percent rate increase and a 16 percent jump in waste charges.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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“Disappointing”: Mount Waverley’s sleepless parents left in a daze after $100,000 funding cut

“Disappointing”: Mount Waverley’s sleepless parents left in a daze after $100,000 funding cut

Only months after Mount Waverley’s newest child and family hub opened its doors, the State Government has cut funding for one of its most popular sleep settling programs.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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“Slow and steady downturn”: Why is Mooroolbark's 1980s mall stuck in the past?

“Slow and steady downturn”: Why is Mooroolbark's 1980s mall stuck in the past?

Despite the decor remaining unchanged over the years, there is still activity and hope for the mall’s future.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“The banality of evil”: Whitehorse Council removes 112 sites off “secret” heritage list in the name of property rights

“The banality of evil”: Whitehorse Council removes 112 sites off “secret” heritage list in the name of property rights

There are still 32 properties on Whitehorse’s list of sites which could potentially become heritage-protected.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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“On a knife’s edge”: Knox approves $122.4 million budget in the face of increasing costs

“On a knife’s edge”: Knox approves $122.4 million budget in the face of increasing costs

The budget outlined a three percent rate increase in line with the State Government’s rate cap.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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“It is for the whole globe”: What will the Victorian Government's gas plan mean for you?

“It is for the whole globe”: What will the Victorian Government's gas plan mean for you?

New legislation will mean hot water systems must be electric in new builds from 2027.

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MaroondahMaroondah
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Australia Post keen to move back into Croydon North store after alleged arson attack

Australia Post keen to move back into Croydon North store after alleged arson attack

Maroondah Council has not given the okay for any work to be carried out in repairing or rebuilding after fire tore through three businesses late last year.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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What’s up with the long-deserted mechanics in The Basin?

What’s up with the long-deserted mechanics in The Basin?

Hope is on the horizon for locals of The Basin who have had to live with the "eyesore" of a former mechanics left abandoned for eight-and-a-half years with a permit application for a service station submitted to Knox Council.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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“A profound social injustice”: Gambling victims playing a losing game

“A profound social injustice”: Gambling victims playing a losing game

Alliance for Gambling Reform chief advocate Tim Costello spoke to the Eastern Melburnian about his disappointment with the lack of action so far and how he still holds out hope for change.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Young mental health issues continue to be “complex” as Headspace helps 1,000 young people across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in the past year

Young mental health issues continue to be “complex” as Headspace helps 1,000 young people across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in the past year

Headspace Knox is open on weekdays at 2 Capital City Boulevard at Westfield Knox in Wantirna South, while Headspace Lilydale’s doors are open from Monday to Thursday at 216 Main Street.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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“An eyesore” for The Basin: Mechanics stands unused for eight-and-a-half years

“An eyesore” for The Basin: Mechanics stands unused for eight-and-a-half years

The former owner of the site on the corner of Mountain Highway and Forest Road said he was unsure who currently owned the site or if any development was being planned.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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“Disgusting”: Mount Evelyn locals hit back at the “investment potential” of a fast-food outlet

“Disgusting”: Mount Evelyn locals hit back at the “investment potential” of a fast-food outlet

Locals are concerned what the future of the site holds, as they face a nervous wait to see who the new owners may be.

Matthew Sims