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Lilydale’s 123-year-old swimming club suspends operations

Lilydale’s 123-year-old swimming club suspends operations

“We had about 70 members and lost almost half because of the [Kilsyth] closure.”

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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Knox and Boroondara back push for fossil fuel companies to pay for local weather damage

Knox and Boroondara back push for fossil fuel companies to pay for local weather damage

Councils maintain a third of Australia’s infrastructure and say footing the repair bill is increasingly difficult.

Huw Bradshaw, +2
GamblingGambling
In 12 months, gamblers lost $440 million on 3,871 east Melbourne pokies. The state reckons that’s not the half of it

In 12 months, gamblers lost $440 million on 3,871 east Melbourne pokies. The state reckons that’s not the half of it

Ten machines are allowed for every 1,000 adults.

Matthew Sims
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A cleanfill disposal company wanted to dump 400,000 cubic metres of matter in Lysterfield. A tribunal just said no

A cleanfill disposal company wanted to dump 400,000 cubic metres of matter in Lysterfield. A tribunal just said no

The proposal “does not produce a net community benefit and does not constitute orderly planning”.

Matthew Sims
EntertainmentEntertainment
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From shadow puppets to comic book fairs: kids’ events across Melbourne's east in July

From shadow puppets to comic book fairs: kids’ events across Melbourne's east in July

Youngsters can dig up plants, buy pop culture memorabilia or watch world music performances.

Matthew Sims
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What’s on across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in July

What’s on across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in July

Spotting rare birds, Indian food stalls and group gaming.

Matthew Sims

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Box Hill residents call five percent Brickworks open space recommendation a betrayal

Box Hill residents call five percent Brickworks open space recommendation a betrayal

Whitehorse council is still pursuing negotiations with current owner Phileo Australia to buy the land.

Matthew Sims
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Boroondara Council votes to allow solar panels on 14,800 heritage properties without permits after marathon debate

Boroondara Council votes to allow solar panels on 14,800 heritage properties without permits after marathon debate

Two councillors have demanded a rethink as the plan waits for a new vote.

Matthew Sims
🟠 Warrandyte’s housing boom

🟠 Warrandyte’s housing boom

Also: The family behind The Basin Bakery's 22-year journey

Matthew Sims
PropertyProperty
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Warrandyte’s entry price to housing hits $940,000. 10 years ago, the cheapest house sold for $610,000

Warrandyte’s entry price to housing hits $940,000. 10 years ago, the cheapest house sold for $610,000

The median price of homes in the area has risen by 66.6 percent to $1.5 million.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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Arts, crafts and local produce: The best markets across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Arts, crafts and local produce: The best markets across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Hot jam doughnuts, barbecues, preserves, coffee, arts, crafts and fresh fruit and veggies are among the goodies on offer.

Matthew Sims
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22 years working in the dark: Inside The Basin’s family bakery

22 years working in the dark: Inside The Basin’s family bakery

“Every day is different here. Food waits for no one.”

Matthew Sims
🟠 I can't feel my tongue

🟠 I can't feel my tongue

Also: Lilydale Swimming Club hits pause after 123 years

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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Lilydale’s 123-year-old swimming club suspends operations

Lilydale’s 123-year-old swimming club suspends operations

“We had about 70 members and lost almost half because of the [Kilsyth] closure.”

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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Knox and Boroondara back push for fossil fuel companies to pay for local weather damage

Knox and Boroondara back push for fossil fuel companies to pay for local weather damage

Councils maintain a third of Australia’s infrastructure and say footing the repair bill is increasingly difficult.

Huw Bradshaw, +2
🟠 Plans dumped and double the trouble

🟠 Plans dumped and double the trouble

Also: The ultimate guide to what's on in July

Matthew Sims
GamblingGambling
In 12 months, gamblers lost $440 million on 3,871 east Melbourne pokies. The state reckons that’s not the half of it

In 12 months, gamblers lost $440 million on 3,871 east Melbourne pokies. The state reckons that’s not the half of it

Ten machines are allowed for every 1,000 adults.

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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A cleanfill disposal company wanted to dump 400,000 cubic metres of matter in Lysterfield. A tribunal just said no

A cleanfill disposal company wanted to dump 400,000 cubic metres of matter in Lysterfield. A tribunal just said no

The proposal “does not produce a net community benefit and does not constitute orderly planning”.

Matthew Sims
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