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From a major fire to streaming, Radio Eastern FM has been fighting to keep people listening for more than 50 years
Aug 04, 2026

From a major fire to streaming, Radio Eastern FM has been fighting to keep people listening for more than 50 years

A roster of 42 presenters deliver shows throughout the week, ranging from punk rock and jazz to electronica.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Monbulk’s Arnold Dix spent 17 days rescuing trapped workers in India. Now he's helping to bury nuclear waste
Jul 14, 2026

Monbulk’s Arnold Dix spent 17 days rescuing trapped workers in India. Now he's helping to bury nuclear waste

The global engineering expert is another of Melbourne’s east with a story to tell.

Tyler Wright
KnoxKnox
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22 years working in the dark: Inside The Basin’s family bakery
Jul 03, 2026

22 years working in the dark: Inside The Basin’s family bakery

“Every day is different here. Food waits for no one.”

Matthew Sims
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“It’s about inclusion”: Inside one of Australia’s only dedicated Rummikub groups
Jun 26, 2026

“It’s about inclusion”: Inside one of Australia’s only dedicated Rummikub groups

“We like to win, but we're not competitive.”

Louie Cina
ClimateClimate
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This Healesville couple had to demolish their home after termites tore it apart. Experts say the wood-eating pests are thriving in the east
Jun 11, 2026

This Healesville couple had to demolish their home after termites tore it apart. Experts say the wood-eating pests are thriving in the east

“They kind of rained out of the wall, like a waterfall.”

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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How Whitehorse’s waste and recycling centre processes rubbish from 172,000 carloads a year
Jun 03, 2026

How Whitehorse’s waste and recycling centre processes rubbish from 172,000 carloads a year

“The queue will definitely stretch right down to Burwood Highway.”

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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From scuba diving to breathwork: How a farmstay in Monbulk is helping people slow down
May 21, 2026

From scuba diving to breathwork: How a farmstay in Monbulk is helping people slow down

"We don't produce anything, we just produce stillness for people."

Matthew Sims
BoroondaraBoroondara
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The “vinyl revolution”: The Hawthorn record store mixing coffee with electronic deep cuts
May 19, 2026

The “vinyl revolution”: The Hawthorn record store mixing coffee with electronic deep cuts

“I think what people love about vinyl is that they can hold something in their hand.”

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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The 50-year-old Blackburn record store started with jukebox leftovers
Apr 30, 2026

The 50-year-old Blackburn record store started with jukebox leftovers

“I don't think vinyl will ever go away.”

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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This yum cha master has spent 62 years making handmade dim sum. Now, his son is fighting to keep the tradition alive.
Apr 22, 2026

This yum cha master has spent 62 years making handmade dim sum. Now, his son is fighting to keep the tradition alive.

High labour costs and a shortage of skilled chefs are driving many food businesses to move away from the usual methods.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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“It isn't about greed, it's about survival”: Eastern Melbourne restaurants hold off on price hikes despite fuel levy strains
Apr 15, 2026

“It isn't about greed, it's about survival”: Eastern Melbourne restaurants hold off on price hikes despite fuel levy strains

Local hospitality business owners are anxious of dropping foot traffic following the school holidays and increasing delivery costs.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“One step forward, two steps back”: The uphill battle for Box Hill small businesses
Apr 01, 2026

“One step forward, two steps back”: The uphill battle for Box Hill small businesses

One cafe owner says butter has become so expensive they don’t get cakes delivered on a Monday morning.

Matthew Sims
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