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A cleanfill disposal company wanted to dump 400,000 cubic metres of matter in Lysterfield. A tribunal just said no

A cleanfill disposal company wanted to dump 400,000 cubic metres of matter in Lysterfield. A tribunal just said no

The proposal “does not produce a net community benefit and does not constitute orderly planning”.

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July’s live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

July’s live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Sisters singing soul, one of the country’s most prolific bands and a country music legend are among the headliners this month.

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Inside the Monbulk microgrid keeping the lights on

Inside the Monbulk microgrid keeping the lights on

“Most people wouldn’t have had a clue that we were running off backup power.”

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Disaster fatigue and “hard truths”: How are Mount Dandenong’s communities coping five years on from 2021’s storms?

Disaster fatigue and “hard truths”: How are Mount Dandenong’s communities coping five years on from 2021’s storms?

“That sound of a freight train never leaves you.”

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“Same destruction, new name”: Environmental groups say loopholes are allowing Victoria to log native forests

“Same destruction, new name”: Environmental groups say loopholes are allowing Victoria to log native forests

“We've seen trees over 13 metres in diameter, hundreds of years old, being removed.”

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The 1938 Mount Dandenong plane crash that sent shockwaves through the country’s air traffic control systems

The 1938 Mount Dandenong plane crash that sent shockwaves through the country’s air traffic control systems

One of Australia’s deadliest aviation disasters sparked drastic reforms across the industry.

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From scuba diving to breathwork: How a farmstay in Monbulk is helping people slow down

From scuba diving to breathwork: How a farmstay in Monbulk is helping people slow down

"We don't produce anything, we just produce stillness for people."

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“It isn't about greed, it's about survival”: Eastern Melbourne restaurants hold off on price hikes despite fuel levy strains

“It isn't about greed, it's about survival”: Eastern Melbourne restaurants hold off on price hikes despite fuel levy strains

Local hospitality business owners are anxious of dropping foot traffic following the school holidays and increasing delivery costs.

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Chirnside Park readies itself for tipping point as house prices hits almost $1 million

Chirnside Park readies itself for tipping point as house prices hits almost $1 million

Yarra Ranges Council is set to approve a draft 20-year plan for the area later this month.

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Olinda, Sassafras and The Basin top the list of eastern Melbourne rent increases over the last two years

Olinda, Sassafras and The Basin top the list of eastern Melbourne rent increases over the last two years

People looking to lease in parts of the Dandenong Ranges have to dig out an extra $200 a week compared to two years ago.

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“You go broke or you sneak your prices up”: Independent supermarkets considering price rises as extra levies add up

“You go broke or you sneak your prices up”: Independent supermarkets considering price rises as extra levies add up

“We're heading towards a mini-Covid-type inflationary period.”

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“The last cabs off the rank”: Dry days for smaller, family-run servos as fuel wholesalers hoard supply

“The last cabs off the rank”: Dry days for smaller, family-run servos as fuel wholesalers hoard supply

“We’re just living day-to-day, basically.”

Matthew Sims