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Knox councillor receives second suspension in three months after allegations of profane attacks on colleagues
15 hours ago

Knox councillor receives second suspension in three months after allegations of profane attacks on colleagues

“I commit to not repeating this behaviour or to minimising it.”

Matthew Sims
FoodFood
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Vegan options are shrinking at Melbourne’s eastern supermarkets. Here’s  where to shop instead.
16 hours ago

Vegan options are shrinking at Melbourne’s eastern supermarkets. Here’s where to shop instead.

“I feel disappointed every time I shop.”

Justine de Jonge
KnoxKnox
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Seven storeys, 172 new units: Knox Council green lights retirement village towers opposite Westfield shopping centre
Jun 09, 2026

Seven storeys, 172 new units: Knox Council green lights retirement village towers opposite Westfield shopping centre

The project would level 28 existing units to make way for building the two apartment buildings, as well as a community hub.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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Maroondah Hospital receives $20 million for a children's emergency department eight years after it was first promised
Jun 05, 2026

Maroondah Hospital receives $20 million for a children's emergency department eight years after it was first promised

Construction on the dedicated children’s emergency department is scheduled to start in 2027.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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“A sad day”: Monash Council set to wrap up aged care services after 10 years of debate
Jun 02, 2026

“A sad day”: Monash Council set to wrap up aged care services after 10 years of debate

The council has now entered the final 13 months it will provide in-home care for elderly residents.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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“Always hamstrung”: Monash set to leave eastern Melbourne affordable housing advocacy body, leaving only three councils left
Jun 01, 2026

“Always hamstrung”: Monash set to leave eastern Melbourne affordable housing advocacy body, leaving only three councils left

The council will officially leave the coalition on June 30.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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“Same destruction, new name”: Environmental groups say loopholes are allowing Victoria to log native forests
Jun 01, 2026

“Same destruction, new name”: Environmental groups say loopholes are allowing Victoria to log native forests

“We've seen trees over 13 metres in diameter, hundreds of years old, being removed.”

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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Roads and power lines in the Dandenong Ranges are regularly damaged in extreme weather events. A new report shows it’s only going to get worse.
May 28, 2026

Roads and power lines in the Dandenong Ranges are regularly damaged in extreme weather events. A new report shows it’s only going to get worse.

“It just seems illogical to have something in place that you have to keep rebuilding every time you have a major disaster.”

Matthew Sims
BoroondaraBoroondara
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$50,000 noise cameras and $1,200 fines floated as latest effort to halt Yarra Boulevard hoons
May 27, 2026

$50,000 noise cameras and $1,200 fines floated as latest effort to halt Yarra Boulevard hoons

"No single measure will fix this."

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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This Ferntree Gully local has been making his home more sustainable since 1990. Now, he wants Knox Council to help other residents follow his lead.
May 22, 2026

This Ferntree Gully local has been making his home more sustainable since 1990. Now, he wants Knox Council to help other residents follow his lead.

"Homeowners can very easily make their homes sustainable."

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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A government review proposed a full bus route along Canterbury Road. The plan has been stuck for 16 years.
May 20, 2026

A government review proposed a full bus route along Canterbury Road. The plan has been stuck for 16 years.

More than 20 bus routes stop along the major arterial road across the east, but there is still no way for someone to take a bus trip from Montrose to Camberwell.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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Feds tip another $3.8 billion into SRL East
May 13, 2026

Feds tip another $3.8 billion into SRL East

Due for completion by 2035, the project will deliver six underground stations from Cheltenham to Box Hill.

Matthew Sims
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