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“Simply come back”: How are local family-run businesses staying afloat in a world of online reviews and social media?

“Simply come back”: How are local family-run businesses staying afloat in a world of online reviews and social media?

As a trip to a local cafe, restaurant or bar has dropped down the list of priorities for many, we spoke to those behind the counter about how to capture a steady flow of clientele.

Astrid Jian
ClimateClimate
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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
KnoxKnox
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“A bit of a no-brainer”: Bayswater industrial businesses making the transition to solar

“A bit of a no-brainer”: Bayswater industrial businesses making the transition to solar

In industrial estates in suburbs like Bayswater and Blackburn, more solar panels may soon be installed on warehouse roofs as new rebates are available via the State Government.

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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“A part of living history”: How Boronia Mall’s tenants are bringing new life while keeping vintage feel

“A part of living history”: How Boronia Mall’s tenants are bringing new life while keeping vintage feel

Australian icons who have graced the mall over the years have included Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Humphrey B. Bear.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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How this Monash disability support org is connecting locals to jobs and training

How this Monash disability support org is connecting locals to jobs and training

Waverley Helpmates currently supports 32 individuals by providing training and employment opportunities.

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
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Elderly Whitehorse ping-pong players feel “invisible” as future of sport hall up in the air

Elderly Whitehorse ping-pong players feel “invisible” as future of sport hall up in the air

The hall currently hosts more than 350 players a week, including in table tennis, badminton and indoor bowls.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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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
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
KnoxKnox
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WATCH: A "local Disneyland" in Melbourne's east?

WATCH: A "local Disneyland" in Melbourne's east?

Did you know that Caribbean Gardens used to have an operational chair lift and amusement park?

Matthew Sims
KnoxKnox
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Fibreglass crocodiles and pirated DVDs: Whatever happened to Caribbean Gardens?

Fibreglass crocodiles and pirated DVDs: Whatever happened to Caribbean Gardens?

Sixty years ago, crowds flocked to Scoresby for a new style of entertainment. Then came the dodgy DVDs.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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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