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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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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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“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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