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

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

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

Matthew Sims
FoodFood
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Great bars across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs to grab your next cocktail fix

Great bars across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs to grab your next cocktail fix

Whether it’s locally-made rum in Belgrave or mulled wine in Box Hill, there’s a drink to satisfy every palate across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Here's our growing list of bars to check out.

Matthew Sims
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After more than half a century, Coles is leaving Mitcham

After more than half a century, Coles is leaving Mitcham

The supermarket will close its doors on Friday June 6.

Matthew Sims
Local NewsLocal News
"Pouring water into a leaking bucket": What can be done to solve the teacher burnout crisis?

"Pouring water into a leaking bucket": What can be done to solve the teacher burnout crisis?

Only three in 10 staff members intend to remain working in Victoria’s public schools until they retire.

Matthew Sims
TravelTravel
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Lights, ice skating and bike rides: How to embrace the chilly weather across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Lights, ice skating and bike rides: How to embrace the chilly weather across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

As the temperatures start to drop, it can be easy to cosy up by the fire or under a blanket. However, there is plenty to see and do across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs over the coming months.

Matthew Sims
EntertainmentEntertainment
Celebrating Asian cinema and culture in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Celebrating Asian cinema and culture in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

From this weekend’s Japan Festival set to take over Box Hill to the annual Lunar New Year, Melbourne’s eastern suburbs have been bringing Asian culture to the fore for years.

Natasha Richardson

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“A parking lot”: What it’s like living and working near a major SRL development site in the eastern suburbs

“A parking lot”: What it’s like living and working near a major SRL development site in the eastern suburbs

SRL East is the first stage of the project being delivered from Cheltenham to Box Hill.

Matthew Sims
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"Death by a thousand cuts": Yarra Ranges green groups rally against massive soil dump

"Death by a thousand cuts": Yarra Ranges green groups rally against massive soil dump

“Devastating destruction of the local environment”: A green fill site in Lysterfield has gone to VCAT after council said no.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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Renew Australia for All celebrates eastern Melbourne campaign, welcomes new MPs

Renew Australia for All celebrates eastern Melbourne campaign, welcomes new MPs

"The task at hand is to get to 80 percent renewables by 2030. We need to keep pushing the new government to act."

Evie Dinkelmeyer
PoliticsPolitics
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“Free” public transport will cost Victorians more than $300 million over four years

“Free” public transport will cost Victorians more than $300 million over four years

Seniors won’t have to pay weekends; children under 18 would travel gratis every day.

Matthew Sims
EntertainmentEntertainment
Celebrating Asian cinema and culture in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Celebrating Asian cinema and culture in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

From this weekend’s Japan Festival set to take over Box Hill to the annual Lunar New Year, Melbourne’s eastern suburbs have been bringing Asian culture to the fore for years.

Natasha Richardson
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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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Box Hill cheap eats: Grain Asian Dessert Bar

Box Hill cheap eats: Grain Asian Dessert Bar

Grain Asian Dessert Bar is located in Box Hill Central.

Eastern Melburnian
TravelTravel
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Lights, ice skating and bike rides: How to embrace the chilly weather across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Lights, ice skating and bike rides: How to embrace the chilly weather across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

As the temperatures start to drop, it can be easy to cosy up by the fire or under a blanket. However, there is plenty to see and do across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs over the coming months.

Matthew Sims
Local NewsLocal News
"Pouring water into a leaking bucket": What can be done to solve the teacher burnout crisis?

"Pouring water into a leaking bucket": What can be done to solve the teacher burnout crisis?

Only three in 10 staff members intend to remain working in Victoria’s public schools until they retire.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Indian delights with an Australian twist: Chai Garden Balwyn

Indian delights with an Australian twist: Chai Garden Balwyn

Chai Garden is at 249B Belmore Road in Balwyn North and is open from 8.30am to 3pm every day except Mondays.

Eastern Melburnian
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Alwyn Street truck ban and speed reduction on Whitehorse agenda

Alwyn Street truck ban and speed reduction on Whitehorse agenda

"Is the juice really worth the squeeze here?" asked one councillor, who voted against the motion.

Matthew Sims
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After more than half a century, Coles is leaving Mitcham

After more than half a century, Coles is leaving Mitcham

The supermarket will close its doors on Friday June 6.

Matthew Sims
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