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What will the Yarra Ranges’ new landslide management plans mean for you?

What will the Yarra Ranges’ new landslide management plans mean for you?

Public consultation will run from Thursday August 21 to Friday October 3.

Matthew Sims
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Watch: The history of Mount Evelyn's name

Watch: The history of Mount Evelyn's name

Having grown up in Mount Evelyn, I asked is the township actually on a mountain?

Matthew Sims
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Watch: Mooroolbark's famous five-way roundabouts

Watch: Mooroolbark's famous five-way roundabouts

I took a spin around Mooroolbark's Five Ways road junction, which has confused anxious drivers and learner drivers for decades.

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The gig tax: Will insurance kill live music in Melbourne’s east?

The gig tax: Will insurance kill live music in Melbourne’s east?

Live music venues are experiencing their toughest time because of rising public insurance costs.

Justine de Jonge
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August's best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

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

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

Matthew Sims
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“Likely and imminent”: Yarra Ranges council adds almost 2,000 properties to new landslide planning restrictions

“Likely and imminent”: Yarra Ranges council adds almost 2,000 properties to new landslide planning restrictions

The new mapping would see a net increase of 1,987 properties under new planning restrictions increasing the total number of affected properties to 13,434.

Matthew Sims
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“A shame”: Locals push for more action to be taken to protect the White Dog Hotel's future

“A shame”: Locals push for more action to be taken to protect the White Dog Hotel's future

The White Dog Hotel has become a sore point for locals wanting to see the site return to its former glory.

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

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

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

Matthew Sims
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2,000 and dropping: Leadbeater's possum habitat at risk due to 16-hectare logging project near Warburton

2,000 and dropping: Leadbeater's possum habitat at risk due to 16-hectare logging project near Warburton

New logging work near Warburton uses a permit approved in 1977, with an environment group arguing any work would require more modern and careful considerations of the impact on local flora and fauna.

Matthew Sims
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“Slow and steady downturn”: Why is Mooroolbark's 1980s mall stuck in the past?

“Slow and steady downturn”: Why is Mooroolbark's 1980s mall stuck in the past?

Despite the decor remaining unchanged over the years, there is still activity and hope for the mall’s future.

Matthew Sims
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Young mental health issues continue to be “complex” as Headspace helps 1,000 young people across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in the past year

Young mental health issues continue to be “complex” as Headspace helps 1,000 young people across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in the past year

Headspace Knox is open on weekdays at 2 Capital City Boulevard at Westfield Knox in Wantirna South, while Headspace Lilydale’s doors are open from Monday to Thursday at 216 Main Street.

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“Disgusting”: Mount Evelyn locals hit back at the “investment potential” of a fast-food outlet

“Disgusting”: Mount Evelyn locals hit back at the “investment potential” of a fast-food outlet

Locals are concerned what the future of the site holds, as they face a nervous wait to see who the new owners may be.

Matthew Sims