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Whitehorse’s high-rise plans set to house 76,500 more homes by 2051
Feb 13, 2026

Whitehorse’s high-rise plans set to house 76,500 more homes by 2051

The State Government has named Blackburn, Mitcham and Nunawading as key economic centres in Melbourne’s east.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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WATCH: Croydon tobacco store attacked
Feb 13, 2026

WATCH: Croydon tobacco store attacked

CCTV shows two men allegedly breaking into a Croydon tobacco store using an angle grinder early on Thursday morning.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Split council backs medicinal cannabis facility in Yarra Ranges despite local pushback
Feb 12, 2026

Split council backs medicinal cannabis facility in Yarra Ranges despite local pushback

Around 70 Hills residents packed out the public gallery on Tuesday night, audibly booing when the development was approved.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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Ferntree Gully set to welcome new nine-bedroom rooming house under planning guidelines
Feb 11, 2026

Ferntree Gully set to welcome new nine-bedroom rooming house under planning guidelines

The majority of councillors argued knocking back the proposal would open the council up to a tribunal battle.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“A huge lick of money”: Whitehorse to pay $65 million in landfill levy as waste contract extended
Feb 10, 2026

“A huge lick of money”: Whitehorse to pay $65 million in landfill levy as waste contract extended

A new facility is set to cut down on landfill in the area, but not until 2029. In the meantime, Whitehorse Council is one local council footing the bill.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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WATCH: CCTV footage captures midnight statue theft
Feb 09, 2026

WATCH: CCTV footage captures midnight statue theft

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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Thieves take an angle grinder to $60,000 Ghandi statue in Rowville, leaving only footprints
Feb 05, 2026

Thieves take an angle grinder to $60,000 Ghandi statue in Rowville, leaving only footprints

The founding chairperson of the Rowville charity centre said he did not suspect the incident was fuelled by racism or hatred.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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WATCH: Fire tears through Kilsyth South nursery
Feb 05, 2026

WATCH: Fire tears through Kilsyth South nursery

The fire was deemed to be under control at 3.19pm.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Victoria's Planning Minister orders environmental review of Montrose Quarry expansion
Feb 04, 2026

Victoria's Planning Minister orders environmental review of Montrose Quarry expansion

Plans put the pit’s edge closer to houses and schools.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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15 years to deliver $15 million upgrades: 2041 set as final finish line for modern Burwood sporting hub
Feb 04, 2026

15 years to deliver $15 million upgrades: 2041 set as final finish line for modern Burwood sporting hub

Deakin University has promised about $4.16 million towards two parts of the plan – or about 27.3 percent of the total cost.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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As Victoria considers gun law reform, owners say the details matter
Feb 03, 2026

As Victoria considers gun law reform, owners say the details matter

New federal laws, along with Victoria’s firearm legislation review, will tighten background checks and fund a national gun buyback scheme.

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MonashMonash
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Who's responsible for the 1,100 new homes proposed for Oakleigh South?
Feb 02, 2026

Who's responsible for the 1,100 new homes proposed for Oakleigh South?

If approved, plans outline the construction of hundreds of dwellings that will house around 2,500 residents. But who’s in charge of making it happen?

Matthew Sims
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