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Here's what the median wage gets you as a renter in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Here's what the median wage gets you as a renter in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

New statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare have highlighted 23.5 per cent more employed Victorians sought homelessness assistance over the past financial year, with experts pointing to increasing rental costs among the issues facing low-income earners.

Matthew Sims
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How resilient are we? Eastern suburbs residents demand action on climate preparedness

How resilient are we? Eastern suburbs residents demand action on climate preparedness

Telecommunications access and undergrounding key infrastructure were listed as key priorities of an inquiry into climate resilience across the state.

Matthew Sims
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Fire season looms: Eastern suburbs brace for elevated risk starting December 23

Fire season looms: Eastern suburbs brace for elevated risk starting December 23

Victorians, including those in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, are being urged to prepare for an increase in fire activity this fire season.

Matthew Sims
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Great pubs to check out across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Great pubs to check out across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Whether it's a good meal in Ringwood or a chill night out in The Basin, here's our growing list of pubs to check out across Melbourne's east.

David Allegretti
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Carols, fireworks and cheer: A guide to all things Christmas across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Carols, fireworks and cheer: A guide to all things Christmas across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Including all of the carols across Melbourne's eastern suburbs and more fun things to do ahead of December 25.

Matthew Sims

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Solar rebates and electric stoves: what Victoria’s gas phase-out means for you

Solar rebates and electric stoves: what Victoria’s gas phase-out means for you

The state government is calling for stakeholders and the general public to have their say on options for the road ahead for a move away from gas and towards electrification.

Matthew Sims
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Patch-up jobs: Residents take aim at road management in Knox

Patch-up jobs: Residents take aim at road management in Knox

A Knox local has asked the council to step up on road fixes after many of the new councillors were elected off the back of road repair promises.

Matthew Sims
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The best cheap family activities in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

The best cheap family activities in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Wondering how to keep your children entertained during the Christmas school holidays? Look no further than the Eastern Melburnian's guide to some of the best budget-friendly activities across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

David Allegretti
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Whitehorse Council rethinks policy after young couple’s dream home becomes a heritage headache

Whitehorse Council rethinks policy after young couple’s dream home becomes a heritage headache

Whitehorse Council considers loosening grip on heritage protections, after couple almost loses hundreds of thousands of dollars of value on their Blackburn South house.

Matthew Sims
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The Mount Waverley café that has it all: Swiss Bakehouse

The Mount Waverley café that has it all: Swiss Bakehouse

We headed to the Swiss Bakehouse in Mount Waverley to try some of their most delicious sweet and savoury treats.

Rahul Deepak Kumar
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The best budget-friendly date night ideas in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

The best budget-friendly date night ideas in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Dating can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Here at the Eastern Melburnian, we believe you don’t have to burn a hole in your pocket every time you look deep into your true love's eyes (or your latest right swipe's). After all, love is free! The rest is just window dressing.

David Allegretti
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Empty, mouldy, and wasted: is the Knox Leisureworks outdoor pool a missed opportunity?

Empty, mouldy, and wasted: is the Knox Leisureworks outdoor pool a missed opportunity?

The 25-metre outdoor pool at Knox Leisureworks in Boronia has been left unused for the past four years due to "significant structural issues".

Matthew Sims
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The best food under $50 in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

The best food under $50 in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Got $50 and an appetite? Lucky you. Life's about to get real good. Melbourne's eastern suburbs are home to some of the best restaurants in the city. To help you with the analysis paralysis, we've compiled some of our favourite spots to spend a pineapple.

David Allegretti
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Treasurer resigns after a decade and mounting debt

Treasurer resigns after a decade and mounting debt

A long serving state treasurer has resigned not just from the job, but parliament, as he's increasingly come under fire for his government's growing debt.

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Melbourne’s eastern suburbs set to hit 40 degrees as part of nationwide heatwave

Melbourne’s eastern suburbs set to hit 40 degrees as part of nationwide heatwave

The Bureau of Meteorology has released a number of heatwave warnings across the country, as the temperature is expected to hit 40 degrees in Melbourne today.

Matthew Sims
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Jumbo Kebabs is Mitcham's go-to meat-filled treat

Jumbo Kebabs is Mitcham's go-to meat-filled treat

We popped down to Ali's Jumbo Kebabs to try out some of their traditional Turkish offerings.

Matthew Sims
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Climate advocates oppose "concerning" planning changes

Climate advocates oppose "concerning" planning changes

The Victorian Government's Economic Growth Statement includes plans to cut the number of business regulators in half and create a new role to oversee the release of land for industrial use.

Matthew Sims
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