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"Unacceptable": Council bypassed as consultation on 1,100-dwelling development set to close within days

"Unacceptable": Council bypassed as consultation on 1,100-dwelling development set to close within days

Submissions on the proposal close Wednesday June 4.

Matthew Sims
ManninghamManningham
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Dust covered cars and lights "brighter than the MCG": How is the North East Link impacting nearby residents?

Dust covered cars and lights "brighter than the MCG": How is the North East Link impacting nearby residents?

Members of the Manningham community have complained about noise, dust and pollution.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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"We are listening": $100 pensioner rebate and $58 million capital works in Knox's draft budget

"We are listening": $100 pensioner rebate and $58 million capital works in Knox's draft budget

Public consultation is now open on the 2025/26 budget.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“A parking lot”: What it’s like living and working near a major SRL development site in the eastern suburbs

“A parking lot”: What it’s like living and working near a major SRL development site in the eastern suburbs

SRL East is the first stage of the project being delivered from Cheltenham to Box Hill.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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"Death by a thousand cuts": Yarra Ranges green groups rally against massive soil dump

"Death by a thousand cuts": Yarra Ranges green groups rally against massive soil dump

“Devastating destruction of the local environment”: A green fill site in Lysterfield has gone to VCAT after council said no.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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“Free” public transport will cost Victorians more than $300 million over four years

“Free” public transport will cost Victorians more than $300 million over four years

Seniors won’t have to pay weekends; children under 18 would travel gratis every day.

Matthew Sims
Local NewsLocal News
"Pouring water into a leaking bucket": What can be done to solve the teacher burnout crisis?

"Pouring water into a leaking bucket": What can be done to solve the teacher burnout crisis?

Only three in 10 staff members intend to remain working in Victoria’s public schools until they retire.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Alwyn Street truck ban and speed reduction on Whitehorse agenda

Alwyn Street truck ban and speed reduction on Whitehorse agenda

"Is the juice really worth the squeeze here?" asked one councillor, who voted against the motion.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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After more than half a century, Coles is leaving Mitcham

After more than half a century, Coles is leaving Mitcham

The supermarket will close its doors on Friday June 6.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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24 tonnes of food donated per week: Where does the unused supermarket food go?

24 tonnes of food donated per week: Where does the unused supermarket food go?

Unused supermarket produce is being dispersed to dozens of agencies in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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In Olinda, the rabbits are breeding like rabbits, and it’s causing a few problems

In Olinda, the rabbits are breeding like rabbits, and it’s causing a few problems

The group’s president says members are left to pick up council slack on animal welfare.

Justine de Jonge
ManninghamManningham
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"Death traps for the future”: Why did Manningham Council approve 25 townhouses with just one visitor parking space?

"Death traps for the future”: Why did Manningham Council approve 25 townhouses with just one visitor parking space?

There were five public objections to the proposal.

Matthew Sims