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100-year-old recipes: Why is chatting so important to this group of Mount Waverley locals?

100-year-old recipes: Why is chatting so important to this group of Mount Waverley locals?

The Mackie Road Neighbourhood House Chatty Cafe meets every Tuesday at 10.30am.

Evie Dinkelmeyer
SportsSports
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"Like chess on a court": Why has pickleball become so big in Melbourne?

"Like chess on a court": Why has pickleball become so big in Melbourne?

We spoke to a pro player in one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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“It’s magic, you don’t get that at home": How has Metro Cinemas Boronia survived the age of streaming?

“It’s magic, you don’t get that at home": How has Metro Cinemas Boronia survived the age of streaming?

The four-cinema business is nearly 20 years old and plans to keep on screening for years to come.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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24 tonnes of food donated per week: Where does the unused supermarket food go?

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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Think global, act local: How a Lilydale op shop and cafe built its own community

Think global, act local: How a Lilydale op shop and cafe built its own community

The cafe now has a fully furnished commercial kitchen, but it had humble beginnings: a coffee machine paid for by a few churchgoers.

Astrid Jian
MonashMonash
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“We need to have that third voice”: A Glen Waverley couple supports a hung parliament

“We need to have that third voice”: A Glen Waverley couple supports a hung parliament

In the first of our series speaking to locals across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, we speak to Glen Waverley couple Heather and Richard King about where they’re from, how they feel about the election, and what’s deciding their vote.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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"I wouldn't go back": How a Glen Waverley couple pay nothing for energy using solar

"I wouldn't go back": How a Glen Waverley couple pay nothing for energy using solar

With more than 30 percent of Knox homes using solar, we took a look at how popular it was in the other areas of the eastern suburbs.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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Could you get by "buying nothing"? This Croydon community group wants to make it happen

Could you get by "buying nothing"? This Croydon community group wants to make it happen

A number of Croydon locals have embraced a new philosophy of "hyperlocal gifting communities" - with participants providing context of why they would benefit from receiving a gift.

Astrid Jian
MaroondahMaroondah
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How Ringwood's SAAZAA Coffee is roasting ethically and sustainably

How Ringwood's SAAZAA Coffee is roasting ethically and sustainably

For local coffee roaster David Juma, coffee has the power to help build schools and support farmers over the other side of the globe.

Justine de Jonge
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A perfect pairing: meet the couple behind the newest bar in Box Hill

A perfect pairing: meet the couple behind the newest bar in Box Hill

This local gem has it all - a laid-back charm and a quality wine list.

Evie Dinkelmeyer
MonashMonash
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Meet the Waverley local support group helping the widowed find joy again

Meet the Waverley local support group helping the widowed find joy again

A group of Glen Waverley locals are finding life after loss through new friendships and discovering new skills.

Evie Dinkelmeyer
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Are you alone on Valentine's Day? Me too, here's how to embrace it

Are you alone on Valentine's Day? Me too, here's how to embrace it

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. Having been away from my wife and daughter for the past month or so, I can agree. Being alone on Valentine's Day, I hope to reflect on the joy and love they have brought to my life.

Matthew Sims