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“It is for the whole globe”: What will the Victorian Government's gas plan mean for you?

“It is for the whole globe”: What will the Victorian Government's gas plan mean for you?

New legislation will mean hot water systems must be electric in new builds from 2027.

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“A profound social injustice”: Gambling victims playing a losing game

“A profound social injustice”: Gambling victims playing a losing game

Alliance for Gambling Reform chief advocate Tim Costello spoke to the Eastern Melburnian about his disappointment with the lack of action so far and how he still holds out hope for change.

Matthew Sims
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Renew Australia for All celebrates eastern Melbourne campaign, meets new MPs

Renew Australia for All celebrates eastern Melbourne campaign, meets new MPs

"The task at hand is to get to 80 percent renewables by 2030. We need to keep pushing the new government to act."

Evie Dinkelmeyer
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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
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What Menzies voters are thinking about when picking a candidate

What Menzies voters are thinking about when picking a candidate

From climate change to cost of living, locals in the competitive seat of Menzies share what issues they’re prioritising.

Evie Dinkelmeyer
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Word on the Street: Weighing up our votes on donations from gambling companies

Word on the Street: Weighing up our votes on donations from gambling companies

We've been speaking with people across Melbourne's eastern suburbs about what issues will be swaying their vote ahead of this year's federal election.

Matthew Sims
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Here's where to vote early across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Here's where to vote early across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Vote before Saturday at these local early voting centres.

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

“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
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Word on the street: Choosing between the big three supermarkets

Word on the street: Choosing between the big three supermarkets

We've been speaking with local shoppers about how they have been dealing with the increasing cost of groceries.

Matthew Sims
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From Casey to Menzies: Where local candidates want your preferences to go this election

From Casey to Menzies: Where local candidates want your preferences to go this election

Local Liberal MPs have all followed their party line by placing Family First in second place on their preferences, while Independents like Claire Ferres Miles have not specified any preferences.

Matthew Sims
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Energy Minister Chris Bowen hits out at Coalition's "risky" nuclear power plans

Energy Minister Chris Bowen hits out at Coalition's "risky" nuclear power plans

At a press conference in Burwood on Monday, Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen did not pull any punches when addressing Peter Dutton and the Coalition’s nuclear power plans.

Matthew Sims
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Battery boost: How Labor's newest pledge could save you $4000 off a solar battery

Battery boost: How Labor's newest pledge could save you $4000 off a solar battery

With 22.9 percent of houses in Whitehorse utilising solar energy, Energy Minister Chris Bowen visited Burwood this week to announce a re-elected Labor government would cover close to a third of the cost of a solar battery.

Matthew Sims