Guides
Vegan options are shrinking at Melbourne’s eastern supermarkets. Here’s where to shop instead.
“I feel disappointed every time I shop.”
Food
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Cheaper cocktails and affordable ales: Eastern Melbourne’s best Happy Hour deals
Knock a few dollars off the drinks bill at these local bars.
Food
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The best budget-friendly Italian spots across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
From light antipastos to traditional woodfired pizzas, here are some of the best places celebrating Mediterranean flavours.
Food
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The ultimate guide to cheaper grocery shopping in eastern Melbourne
Popping into these bulk or discount stores could cut down on your weekly expenses.
Food
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The ultimate guide to eastern Melbourne’s best bakeries
From vanilla slices or a classic meat pie to a croissant or a danish, there’s a wide range of bakehouses and patisseries in the area.
Food
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The best coffee spots for you to check out in Knox
From a bakery to a chocolate shop, here’s some of the places where you can grab a long black or a cappuccino to perk you up.
Food
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Make a day of it: The best excursions a short drive from Melbourne’s east
As the weather gets cosier across Melbourne’s east, here are some of the best scenic journeys within a two-hour drive.
Travel
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The ultimate guide to affordable eats in Hawthorn under $20
From Vietnamese soups to a classic fish and chips shop, check out where you can grab a quick meal without breaking the bank.
Food
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How to: Spending a day in the town of Warrandyte
From yummy food to serene walks, check out how the Eastern Melburnian takes it easy in Warrandyte.
Travel
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EV sales “shooting off” in Melbourne’s east as petrol and diesel cars lose their stronghold
Oakleigh car dealership Melbourne’s Cheapest Cars’ decision to launch an EV division two years ago has paid dividends, with electric cars now taking up half the lot.
Energy
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Affordable tofu dishes for $20 and under across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
Tofu is a cheap option for vegetarians and vegans alike. Here’s our picks for some of the best spots serving tofu-based bites under $20.
Food
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Where to get your whole foods and health foods in Melbourne’s east
Need ingredients that you can’t buy in the big supermarkets – or need some extra healthy whole foods? Check out our list of our favourite spots in the eastern suburbs.
Food
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WATCH: What can you buy at Heide Makers' Market?
The Heide Makers' Market is held on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 3pm at 7 Templestowe Road in Bulleen.
Food
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The best beer gardens across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs to check out this spring
Here’s our selection of the best locations you can quench your thirst while soaking up some rays.
Food
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“A lot of work”: New gardeners advised to start early and stay vigilant
Looking at an empty garden bed and not sure where to start?
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