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Rents jump by 58 percent in Box Hill as city struggles to meet affordable housing targets

Rents jump by 58 percent in Box Hill as city struggles to meet affordable housing targets

An outlook has estimated there will be more than 2,000 residents requiring low-income accommodation support by 2041.

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Off-leash dog walkers the casualty of $17 million upgrade to Bob Saker Oval

Off-leash dog walkers the casualty of $17 million upgrade to Bob Saker Oval

Despite being more than four years in the making, not everyone’s happy with the proposals.

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

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

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

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

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

Read about upcoming shows across the east.

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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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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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