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Knox takes another step towards landslide planning controls for properties in the Dandenongs’ foothills
13 hours ago

Knox takes another step towards landslide planning controls for properties in the Dandenongs’ foothills

The next stage will focus on assessing the potential risk to The Basin, Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully and Lysterfield.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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Will Fowles bows out of Ringwood, setting up major party fight for the seat
Jul 28, 2026

Will Fowles bows out of Ringwood, setting up major party fight for the seat

With the electorate now free for the taking, Labor and the Liberals will fight to reclaim it come November 28.

Matthew Sims
PropertyProperty
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Kooyong’s Monique Ryan hits out at state’s planning scheme as Hawthorn development asks for height to double
Jul 27, 2026

Kooyong’s Monique Ryan hits out at state’s planning scheme as Hawthorn development asks for height to double

“It puts too much power in the hands of one person.”

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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Meet the Whitehorse councillor and government economist endorsed to run as independents in the state election
Jul 27, 2026

Meet the Whitehorse councillor and government economist endorsed to run as independents in the state election

Voices of Deakin has announced its candidates in the November race in two battleground seats.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Box Hill Brickworks site cleared for high-rise buildings taller than 10 storeys, ignoring council and resident opposition
Jul 22, 2026

Box Hill Brickworks site cleared for high-rise buildings taller than 10 storeys, ignoring council and resident opposition

“Once this land is developed, we will never get another opportunity like this.”

Matthew Sims
PropertyProperty
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Court dates, heritage and big builds: The fight over high-rise housing in Boroondara
Jul 22, 2026

Court dates, heritage and big builds: The fight over high-rise housing in Boroondara

Councillors and local MPs are pushing back on a scheme which prioritises fast approvals on significant projects.

Matthew Sims
BoroondaraBoroondara
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A matter of when, not if, for $19 million Balwyn North park as dog owners bite back
Jul 15, 2026

A matter of when, not if, for $19 million Balwyn North park as dog owners bite back

Boroondara councillors delay a decision, as canine lovers and sporting groups push for last-minute changes.

Matthew Sims
BoroondaraBoroondara
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Boroondara has 10,171 unregistered cats. Council says education is the way to go, not a curfew
Jul 10, 2026

Boroondara has 10,171 unregistered cats. Council says education is the way to go, not a curfew

More than two-thirds of Boroondara’s cats are believed to be unregistered.

Matthew Sims
PropertyProperty
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Boroondara council approves demolition and rebuild of Canterbury’s 121-year-old heritage mansion destroyed by fire
Jul 09, 2026

Boroondara council approves demolition and rebuild of Canterbury’s 121-year-old heritage mansion destroyed by fire

The 1,332sqm block of land at 7-9 Mangarra Road houses a heritage-listed Edwardian villa.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Box Hill residents call five percent Brickworks open space recommendation a betrayal
Jul 08, 2026

Box Hill residents call five percent Brickworks open space recommendation a betrayal

Whitehorse council is still pursuing negotiations with current owner Phileo Australia to buy the land.

Matthew Sims
BoroondaraBoroondara
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Boroondara council votes to allow solar panels on 14,800 heritage properties without permits after marathon debate
Jul 08, 2026

Boroondara council votes to allow solar panels on 14,800 heritage properties without permits after marathon debate

Two councillors have demanded a rethink as the plan waits for a new vote.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Lilydale’s 123-year-old swimming club suspends operations
Jul 02, 2026

Lilydale’s 123-year-old swimming club suspends operations

“We had about 70 members and lost almost half because of the [Kilsyth] closure.”

Matthew Sims
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