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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.”

Matthew Sims
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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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“It’s essentially free money”: Knox among councils refusing to support childcare worker pay rise

“It’s essentially free money”: Knox among councils refusing to support childcare worker pay rise

Workers across Knox’s early childhood education and care centres are calling for a pay bump as they contend with stress and high turnover rates.

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WATCH: Eastern Freeway closed over Father's Day weekend

WATCH: Eastern Freeway closed over Father's Day weekend

I highlighted the closure of the Eastern Freeway between Tram Road and Doncaster Road over the upcoming weekend.

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Plan ahead: Eastern Freeway to close for the first time in more than 25 years

Plan ahead: Eastern Freeway to close for the first time in more than 25 years

The major road closure follows on from many months of roadworks, speed limit reductions as part of a broad program of upgrades. Here’s how to avoid a potential 90 minutes of delays in your weekend commute.

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

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

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

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“It keeps me fit and very active”: How is walking basketball helping older Whitehorse residents stay healthy?

“It keeps me fit and very active”: How is walking basketball helping older Whitehorse residents stay healthy?

Walking basketball’s rules include only two players being allowed in the court’s semi-circles at one time and keeping a metre’s distance when defending the ball.

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“Ecological deserts”: Indigenous plants taking root across more than 500 homes in Whitehorse

“Ecological deserts”: Indigenous plants taking root across more than 500 homes in Whitehorse

Since 2022, a youth-focused environmental group has successfully restored one site in Gardiners Creek Reserve. As a result of their work, the number of observed plant and animal species has increased.

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Why is Whitehorse Council spending $100,000 to move a hedge?

Why is Whitehorse Council spending $100,000 to move a hedge?

The works form part of a broader $25.1 million redevelopment of the sporting facilities and public space.

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Box Hill high-rise with 204 hotel rooms approved

Box Hill high-rise with 204 hotel rooms approved

The development will be 98 metres tall and include 204 hotel rooms.

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Three venues, and change from $30: Bites and drinks in the east

Three venues, and change from $30: Bites and drinks in the east

We set out to tick the sweet and savoury boxes in Mitcham, Blackburn and Mont Albert North.

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