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Nine eastern Melbourne lake lookouts to enjoy this spring

From the inner suburbs to the outer regions, get out for hiking, birdwatching or fishing.

Sep 15, 2026

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WATCH: Bright lights and lanky beings

The eastern regions are no stranger to flying saucers.

Jul 31, 2026

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Who are the candidates in this year’s state election across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs?

Our guide to November’s state election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.

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Seven historical museums to visit on a day trip through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Sep 28, 2026

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Seven historical museums to visit on a day trip through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

From old trains and trams to jazz joints.

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What’s on across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October

Sep 22, 2026

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What’s on across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October

Comedy, theatre and a celebration of German culture.

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Sep 30, 2026

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🟠 There’s big cats in them Hills

Also including: Local museums and affordable housing

Sep 28, 2026

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Seven historical museums to visit on a day trip through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

From old trains and trams to jazz joints.

Sep 28, 2026

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WATCH: How did Ringwood get its name?

The suburb shares its moniker with a Hampshire market town.

Sep 25, 2026

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6 min read

🟠 The density dilemma and balcony power

Also including: The two companies that own most of Australia's beer

Sep 24, 2026

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2 min read

Melbourne’s east must add 347,500 homes by 2051. But is more building enough to boost affordability?

An expert says the main challenge is delivering more housing in a way that fits seamlessly within existing communities.

Sep 24, 2026

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3 min read

Trucks, running and crowd choirs: Kids’ events across Melbourne’s east in October

Youngsters can create their own picture book or embrace vivid colours this October.

🟠 The density dilemma and balcony power

Also including: The two companies that own most of Australia's beer

Melbourne’s east must add 347,500 homes by 2051. But is more building enough to boost affordability?

An expert says the main challenge is delivering more housing in a way that fits seamlessly within existing communities.

Trucks, running and crowd choirs: Kids’ events across Melbourne’s east in October

Youngsters can create their own picture book or embrace vivid colours this October.

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Allowing solar panels to hang on east Melbourne balconies could cut electricity bills by 15%

The plug-in systems could be legal in Australia by 1 July 2027.

Police searching for three alleged arsonists who accidentally set their own car on fire in Box Hill South

The authorities are treating the attack as targeted.

Newsletter: Trader talk and road ruins

Also including: What's on in October

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

A performer using a loop machine and a folk music festival are among the highlights next month.

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What’s on across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October

Comedy, theatre and a celebration of German culture.

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MUST READ

Nine eastern Melbourne lake lookouts to enjoy this spring

WATCH: Bright lights and lanky beings

Who are the candidates in this year’s state election across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs?

Seven historical museums to visit on a day trip through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

What’s on across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October

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🟠 There’s big cats in them Hills

Seven historical museums to visit on a day trip through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

WATCH: How did Ringwood get its name?

🟠 The density dilemma and balcony power

Melbourne’s east must add 347,500 homes by 2051. But is more building enough to boost affordability?

Trucks, running and crowd choirs: Kids’ events across Melbourne’s east in October

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Melbourne’s east must add 347,500 homes by 2051. But is more building enough to boost affordability?

Trucks, running and crowd choirs: Kids’ events across Melbourne’s east in October

Allowing solar panels to hang on east Melbourne balconies could cut electricity bills by 15%

Police searching for three alleged arsonists who accidentally set their own car on fire in Box Hill South

Newsletter: Trader talk and road ruins

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

What’s on across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in October

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