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“The rent you paid for being on Earth”: Meet the volunteers helping our communities recover from natural emergencies

“The rent you paid for being on Earth”: Meet the volunteers helping our communities recover from natural emergencies

While Victorian State Emergency Service data has shown recent growth in volunteer numbers, the need for new blood will peak in about three years as older members hang up their hat.

Matthew Sims
PropertyProperty
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How do Ringwood’s locals feel about upcoming proposed three-to-six storey developments?

How do Ringwood’s locals feel about upcoming proposed three-to-six storey developments?

Ringwood’s population is set to increase by more than a third over the next 20 years – but are buildings up to six storeys the answer?

Matthew Sims
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A home among the trees: The tale of how Wyreena became Croydon's art hub

A home among the trees: The tale of how Wyreena became Croydon's art hub

In the mid-1970s this magnet for creatives was saved from a developer's wrecking ball by local activists.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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November’s best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

November’s best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Read about upcoming shows featuring local acts across Belgrave and Mount Evelyn.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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The 20-something keeping eastern Melbourne’s home cooks and professional chefs’ knives sharp

The 20-something keeping eastern Melbourne’s home cooks and professional chefs’ knives sharp

Chesterman runs his business from his home garage - complete with a workbench, a grinder and whetstones.

Justine de Jonge
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WATCH: Meet the Ringwood volunteers reviving old fabric

WATCH: Meet the Ringwood volunteers reviving old fabric

The Wonderful Upcycling Program meets most Mondays from 12.30-4pm at the Central Ringwood Community Centre.

Tyler Wright
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Eastern Melbourne councils fight to save 27-year-old youth support program facing the axe

Eastern Melbourne councils fight to save 27-year-old youth support program facing the axe

The State Government allocated less than $3.9 million towards the program for the 2024-26 period.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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“Excited”: Ringwood’s yoga community at the heart of a pioneering health study

“Excited”: Ringwood’s yoga community at the heart of a pioneering health study

More than 100 people with atrial fibrillation will take part.

Justine de Jonge
FoodFood
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WATCH: Grab an ethical cup this International Coffee Day

WATCH: Grab an ethical cup this International Coffee Day

Have you ever wondered where the beans from your daily cup of coffee were sourced?

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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In August, gamblers in Monash lost an average of $377,000 a day on pokies

In August, gamblers in Monash lost an average of $377,000 a day on pokies

About 15 percent of Australian adults have experienced harm from gambling, according to new research.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

The union argues outsourcing would bring “less compensation, weaker entitlements and less secure jobs”.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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WATCH: Does this Ringwood North intersection need traffic lights?

WATCH: Does this Ringwood North intersection need traffic lights?

Hundreds of Ringwood North residents have joined the call to install traffic lights at the entrance to Norwood Park here due to safety concerns.

Matthew Sims