The house is a unique example of Prussian architecture - complete with "communication holes" connecting each room.
Whitehorse
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Hot jam doughnuts, barbecues, preserves, coffee, arts, crafts and fresh fruit and veggies are among the goodies on offer.
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“Once this land is developed, we will never get another opportunity like this.”
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One of the country’s oldest Chinese orchestras, two legendary blues musicians and a tribute to Janis Joplin are among the highlights this month.
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Whitehorse council is still pursuing negotiations with current owner Phileo Australia to buy the land.
Open from 1980 to 1999, the theme park had helicopters, trams, mini golf and even a flight simulator inside a real plane.
“We’re scraping the bottom of the barrel.”
“The queue will definitely stretch right down to Burwood Highway.”
An outlook has estimated there will be more than 2,000 residents requiring low-income accommodation support by 2041.
Despite being more than four years in the making, not everyone’s happy with the proposals.
“I don't think vinyl will ever go away.”
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Big developments, local petitions and a controversial glass bin rollout were among the items.
High labour costs and a shortage of skilled chefs are driving many food businesses to move away from the usual methods.
A sky-high penthouse in Box Hill is up for sale for more than eight times the current median price for units in the suburb.
Victoria Police has confirmed it is investigating the shooting as a “targeted” attack.
Police were called to a high-rise apartment on Whitehorse Road in the early hours of Thursday morning.
One cafe owner says butter has become so expensive they don’t get cakes delivered on a Monday morning.
According to local traders, more than 30 people have taken a tumble in less than a year.
“It's been an upward pathway towards making it a really valuable local place.”
The State Government has named Blackburn, Mitcham and Nunawading as key economic centres in Melbourne’s east.
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.
Deakin University has promised about $4.16 million towards two parts of the plan – or about 27.3 percent of the total cost.
Ping-pong in Forest Hill may have a longer future than previously predicted, thanks to a last-minute change of heart from councillors.
Here’s our guide to all the yuletide cheer on offer locally this holiday season.
