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Victoria’s gas switch could save households $1,400 a year, but the Coalition and One Nation will ditch those plans if elected

“The result of unwinding the gas roadmap for Victorians will be a higher cost of living for more households, particularly renters.”

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.

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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Knox Council slams state government on rooming house reform silence after nine letters with no reply

Oct 9, 2026

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Knox Council slams state government on rooming house reform silence after nine letters with no reply

“The most important thing we need to be doing is investing in a long-term supply of social housing.”

Matthew Sims

“The end of the chain”: Monash Council says it can’t deal with the growing plastic packaging problem alone

Oct 7, 2026

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“The end of the chain”: Monash Council says it can’t deal with the growing plastic packaging problem alone

“The less recyclable packaging is, the more waste is generated that local governments have to pay for.”

Matthew Sims

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Oct 16, 2026

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🟠 The Swagman's rise and fall

Also including: The affordable housing "loophole" for developers

Oct 15, 2026

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WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

The iconic smorgasbord and cabaret venue in Ferntree Gully operated from 1972 to 1991.

Oct 14, 2026

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Boroondara backs $52 million Hawthorn tower but hits out at affordable housing “loophole”

“It gets paid to the state government, but we don't get to see it.”

Oct 14, 2026

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6 min read

Newsletter: How did Whitehorse get its name?

Also including: The obscure hobby shops across Melbourne's east

Oct 13, 2026

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2,500 people turned up to Hawthorn to learn how to get off gas. Where do the parties stand?

“Many people would like to do things but just don't know where to start.”

Oct 13, 2026

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State government approves 1,100 new homes in Oakleigh South with a public open space contribution only a third of Monash Council’s minimum

When developers cut up land for housing, they must pay part of its value to the local council to contribute to open space elsewhere.

2,500 people turned up to Hawthorn to learn how to get off gas. Where do the parties stand?

“Many people would like to do things but just don't know where to start.”

State government approves 1,100 new homes in Oakleigh South with a public open space contribution only a third of Monash Council’s minimum

When developers cut up land for housing, they must pay part of its value to the local council to contribute to open space elsewhere.

From model trains to figurines: Five spots across Melbourne’s east for niche hobbies

There are plenty of spots to find the next rare collectible or grab the gear needed to unearth hidden gold.

Knox Council slams state government on rooming house reform silence after nine letters with no reply

“The most important thing we need to be doing is investing in a long-term supply of social housing.”

WATCH: How did Whitehorse get its name?

The icon can still be found in the council's logo and several statues across town.

Newsletter: Homes approved and rubbish rates

Also including: The stunt that almost got a group of Aussie comedians jailed

“The end of the chain”: Monash Council says it can’t deal with the growing plastic packaging problem alone

“The less recyclable packaging is, the more waste is generated that local governments have to pay for.”

Oakleigh South set for 1,100-home development on former landfill site, as government overrides council concerns

The plans include 10 percent of the dwellings as affordable housing.

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MUST READ

Victoria’s gas switch could save households $1,400 a year, but the Coalition and One Nation will ditch those plans if elected

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

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

Knox Council slams state government on rooming house reform silence after nine letters with no reply

“The end of the chain”: Monash Council says it can’t deal with the growing plastic packaging problem alone

THE LATEST

🟠 The Swagman's rise and fall

WATCH: Who remembers the Swagman Restaurant?

Boroondara backs $52 million Hawthorn tower but hits out at affordable housing “loophole”

Newsletter: How did Whitehorse get its name?

2,500 people turned up to Hawthorn to learn how to get off gas. Where do the parties stand?

State government approves 1,100 new homes in Oakleigh South with a public open space contribution only a third of Monash Council’s minimum

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2,500 people turned up to Hawthorn to learn how to get off gas. Where do the parties stand?

State government approves 1,100 new homes in Oakleigh South with a public open space contribution only a third of Monash Council’s minimum

From model trains to figurines: Five spots across Melbourne’s east for niche hobbies

Knox Council slams state government on rooming house reform silence after nine letters with no reply

WATCH: How did Whitehorse get its name?

Newsletter: Homes approved and rubbish rates

“The end of the chain”: Monash Council says it can’t deal with the growing plastic packaging problem alone

Oakleigh South set for 1,100-home development on former landfill site, as government overrides council concerns

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