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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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Arts, crafts and local produce: The best markets across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Arts, crafts and local produce: The best markets across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Hot jam doughnuts, barbecues, preserves, coffee, arts, crafts and fresh fruit and veggies are among the goodies on offer.

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15 years to deliver $15 million upgrades: 2041 set as final finish line for modern Burwood sporting hub

15 years to deliver $15 million upgrades: 2041 set as final finish line for modern Burwood sporting hub

Deakin University has promised about $4.16 million towards two parts of the plan – or about 27.3 percent of the total cost.

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

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

Read about upcoming shows featuring local acts across the east.

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“We won’t go quietly”: Whitehorse Council scraps demolition plans for 57-year-old indoor sports hall

“We won’t go quietly”: Whitehorse Council scraps demolition plans for 57-year-old indoor sports hall

Ping-pong in Forest Hill may have a longer future than previously predicted, thanks to a last-minute change of heart from councillors.

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Christmas-themed festivities coming up across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Christmas-themed festivities coming up across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Here’s our guide to all the yuletide cheer on offer locally this holiday season.

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93-year-old tennis club “deleted”: Eastern suburbs sport groups push back against plans for $17 million redevelopment of Walker Park

93-year-old tennis club “deleted”: Eastern suburbs sport groups push back against plans for $17 million redevelopment of Walker Park

Construction won’t begin on Nunawading’s new gymnastics and sports centre until July 2031.

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WATCH: Nunawading church sale shines spotlight on hidden heritage lists

WATCH: Nunawading church sale shines spotlight on hidden heritage lists

How did the sale of Whitehorse Uniting Church in Nunawading highlight a lack of transparency with Whitehorse Council's proposed heritage protections?

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Horse races, a farm for orphans and a business park: The history of Tally Ho

Horse races, a farm for orphans and a business park: The history of Tally Ho

Whitehorse Council is set to approve a plan for Tally Ho’s development over the next 15 years. But how did Tally Ho come to be?

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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.

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WATCH: Mitcham Rotary Op Shop set to rise from the ashes

WATCH: Mitcham Rotary Op Shop set to rise from the ashes

We spoke to club secretary Ron Frederick about the push to re-open the store before Christmas.

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