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“We have to let the bees be bees”: How can we help Australia’s smallest livestock animal thrive in a changing world?

“We have to let the bees be bees”: How can we help Australia’s smallest livestock animal thrive in a changing world?

About one-third of what humans eat are dependent on the pollination of bees, including almonds, avocados, blueberries, apples and pumpkins.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“It keeps me fit and very active”: How is walking basketball helping older Whitehorse residents stay healthy?

“It keeps me fit and very active”: How is walking basketball helping older Whitehorse residents stay healthy?

Walking basketball’s rules include only two players being allowed in the court’s semi-circles at one time and keeping a metre’s distance when defending the ball.

Tyler Wright
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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“Ecological deserts”: Indigenous plants taking root across more than 500 homes in Whitehorse

“Ecological deserts”: Indigenous plants taking root across more than 500 homes in Whitehorse

Since 2022, a youth-focused environmental group has successfully restored one site in Gardiners Creek Reserve. As a result of their work, the number of observed plant and animal species has increased.

William Pascua
ProfilesProfiles
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Four things we learned about Menzies MP Gabriel Ng’s plans to deliver for eastern Melburnians

Four things we learned about Menzies MP Gabriel Ng’s plans to deliver for eastern Melburnians

We spoke to the first-ever Labor member for Menzies about his plans for the term ahead.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Watch: The history of Mount Evelyn's name

Watch: The history of Mount Evelyn's name

Having grown up in Mount Evelyn, I asked is the township actually on a mountain?

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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“If we don't count, we can't sync”: Ringwood swimmers land in Singapore ahead of Masters

“If we don't count, we can't sync”: Ringwood swimmers land in Singapore ahead of Masters

Have you ever wondered how synchronised swimmers stay in time? We spoke to members of a local club competing in an international competition this week to find out.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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The rare metal that once had miners traveling more then 100 metres below Ringwood

The rare metal that once had miners traveling more then 100 metres below Ringwood

Did you know a now-rare metal used to be mined in Ringwood?

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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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