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

"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
May 13, 2025

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
May 13, 2025

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?
May 09, 2025

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
May 08, 2025

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?
May 08, 2025

"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
MaroondahMaroondah
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Croydon Cinemas has been empty for two years – these locals want to change that
May 07, 2025

Croydon Cinemas has been empty for two years – these locals want to change that

The complex opened on Boxing Day 1977.

Tyler Wright
MonashMonash
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Would you pay $2 an hour for parking in Monash? Paid options put on the backburner
May 06, 2025

Would you pay $2 an hour for parking in Monash? Paid options put on the backburner

It remains one of the only metropolitan councils in Victoria to not implement any fees.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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"Post offices are a destination": Whitehorse Council pushes for local post offices to be reopened in Box Hill and Mitcham
May 01, 2025

"Post offices are a destination": Whitehorse Council pushes for local post offices to be reopened in Box Hill and Mitcham

Whitehorse Council has made its stance on the closure of Australia Post locations clear ahead of this weekend's election.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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Protecting the "green and leafy Knox": Councillors refuse 24 townhouse development citing impact on neighbourhood character
Apr 29, 2025

Protecting the "green and leafy Knox": Councillors refuse 24 townhouse development citing impact on neighbourhood character

Knox Council received 246 objections from locals to the 24-townhouse development, unanimously refusing the application.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“We must act boldly and urgently”: Menzies candidates make their case for a greener future
Apr 28, 2025

“We must act boldly and urgently”: Menzies candidates make their case for a greener future

Local candidates clash on climate action, offering voters four distinct paths forward.

Evie Dinkelmeyer
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Furry friends for all: Friends of Gardiners Creek helps put a smile on students' faces
Apr 22, 2025

Furry friends for all: Friends of Gardiners Creek helps put a smile on students' faces

We went along to the Friends of Gardiners Creek's "Meet the Pets" event recently.

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