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Whitehorse Council bids to buy iconic Box Hill Brickworks to keep as open space

Whitehorse Council bids to buy iconic Box Hill Brickworks to keep as open space

An online petition advocating for the site to be retained as open space has more than 6,900 signatures.

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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.

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Eastern Melbourne councils fight to save 27-year-old youth support program facing the axe

Eastern Melbourne councils fight to save 27-year-old youth support program facing the axe

The State Government allocated less than $3.9 million towards the program for the 2024-26 period.

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One person’s trash is another’s treasure. So why did “Neighbours” producers just give away the show’s props?

One person’s trash is another’s treasure. So why did “Neighbours” producers just give away the show’s props?

After 40 years, one of the world’s longest- running soap operas will broadcast its last episode in December.

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October's best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

October's best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Read about upcoming shows featuring local acts across Belgrave and Ringwood.

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“At the eleventh hour”: Cricket club furious over attempted last-minute Box Hill Oval deal

“At the eleventh hour”: Cricket club furious over attempted last-minute Box Hill Oval deal

An alleged lack of consultation was at the centre of an intense debate on Monday night.

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WATCH: The ballot to name Box Hill

WATCH: The ballot to name Box Hill

From being the town's postmaster to the builder behind the suburb's iconic old pubs, Silas Padgham was a true pioneer of Box Hill.

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WATCH: Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

WATCH: Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

The Health Workers Union is taking the Victorian government to task for the push to outsource jobs within Eastern Health.

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“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

“Undervalued” Eastern Health workers fight against privatisation push

The union argues outsourcing would bring “less compensation, weaker entitlements and less secure jobs”.

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A “scourge” or an opportunity? Council set to consider extra $200K investment in cleaning up graffiti across Whitehorse

A “scourge” or an opportunity? Council set to consider extra $200K investment in cleaning up graffiti across Whitehorse

“It’s clear that the scale and the complexity of graffiti, particularly on private property and non-council assets, is outpacing our current capacity.”

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Council opens up on transparency around Whitehorse's massive art collection

Council opens up on transparency around Whitehorse's massive art collection

Whitehorse has been collecting art works for close to a century.

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Council eyes redesign of dangerous Vermont South roundabout but unsure on price tag

Council eyes redesign of dangerous Vermont South roundabout but unsure on price tag

“Pedestrians have no choice but to interact with motor vehicles.”

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