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Glass bins and high-rise housing: What to take away from Whitehorse Council’s marathon four-hour April meeting

Glass bins and high-rise housing: What to take away from Whitehorse Council’s marathon four-hour April meeting

Big developments, local petitions and a controversial glass bin rollout were among the items.

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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.

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.

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After three years with no buyers, this Box Hill luxury apartment may need to slash its $4 million price tag

After three years with no buyers, this Box Hill luxury apartment may need to slash its $4 million price tag

A sky-high penthouse in Box Hill is up for sale for more than eight times the current median price for units in the suburb.

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Police charge man with murder following fatal Box Hill shooting

Police charge man with murder following fatal Box Hill shooting

Victoria Police has confirmed it is investigating the shooting as a “targeted” attack.

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Police arrest trio following fatal Box Hill shooting

Police arrest trio following fatal Box Hill shooting

Victoria Police has confirmed it is investigating the shooting as a “targeted” attack.

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Police to investigate Box Hill fatal shooting as “targeted”

Police to investigate Box Hill fatal shooting as “targeted”

Police were called to a high-rise apartment on Whitehorse Road in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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

“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.

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April’s best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

April’s best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Read about upcoming shows featuring local acts across the east.

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Kerrimuir Shopping Centre safety saga continues as wheel stops pose tripping hazard

Kerrimuir Shopping Centre safety saga continues as wheel stops pose tripping hazard

According to local traders, more than 30 people have taken a tumble in less than a year.

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“We lost the heart”: The grassroots campaign to breathe life back into Mont Albert

“We lost the heart”: The grassroots campaign to breathe life back into Mont Albert

“It's been an upward pathway towards making it a really valuable local place.”

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Whitehorse’s high-rise plans set to house 76,500 more homes by 2051

Whitehorse’s high-rise plans set to house 76,500 more homes by 2051

The State Government has named Blackburn, Mitcham and Nunawading as key economic centres in Melbourne’s east.

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“A huge lick of money”: Whitehorse to pay $65 million in landfill levy as waste contract extended

“A huge lick of money”: Whitehorse to pay $65 million in landfill levy as waste contract extended

A new facility is set to cut down on landfill in the area, but not until 2029. In the meantime, Whitehorse Council is one local council footing the bill.

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