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Sep 16, 2026

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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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Heathmont traders holding on as roadworks stretch into their fifth month

Sep 21, 2026

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Heathmont traders holding on as roadworks stretch into their fifth month

“Everybody’s just trying their best to just make ends meet.”

Matthew Sims

Nine eastern Melbourne lake lookouts to enjoy this spring

Sep 16, 2026

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2 min read

Nine eastern Melbourne lake lookouts to enjoy this spring

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

Matthew Sims

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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.

Sep 21, 2026

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WATCH: Honouring Austrian music in Melbourne’s east

The Robert Stolz Viennese Music Society is hosting a special seniors concert on Saturday October 3.

Sep 18, 2026

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1 min read

WATCH: Forest Hill’s holey road

The damage is centimetres deep, with wires now exposed in the hole.

Sep 18, 2026

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6 min read

Newsletter: Tree gaps and suspect specs

Also including: Influential memes and lovely lakes

Sep 17, 2026

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2 min read

Thousands of trees are planted in Whitehorse every year. But mature tree loss is still heating up local streets

“We really need to be planting the 200 small trees and protecting the 100 big ones.”

Sep 17, 2026

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2 min read

Privacy issues around smart glasses are “bigger than council”, says Monash mayor

“Technology is evolving quicker than governments can legislate for it.”

Newsletter: Tree gaps and suspect specs

Also including: Influential memes and lovely lakes

Thousands of trees are planted in Whitehorse every year. But mature tree loss is still heating up local streets

“We really need to be planting the 200 small trees and protecting the 100 big ones.”

Privacy issues around smart glasses are “bigger than council”, says Monash mayor

“Technology is evolving quicker than governments can legislate for it.”

Thousands of patients attend urgent care clinics across Melbourne’s east. But how much pressure are they taking off the wider health system?

Visits to local clinics increased by more than seven percent over the last financial year.

Nine eastern Melbourne lake lookouts to enjoy this spring

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

Newsletter: Wedding sirens and bulldozing Box Hill

Also including: Extraterrestrial activity in Melbourne's east

WATCH: Bright lights and lanky beings

The eastern regions are no stranger to flying saucers.

Fire tears through heritage-listed Wattle Park Chalet in Surrey Hills, as owner scrambles to relocate scheduled events

According to Victoria Police, investigations into the cause of the fire remain ongoing.

Whitehorse

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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?

Heathmont traders holding on as roadworks stretch into their fifth month

Nine eastern Melbourne lake lookouts to enjoy this spring

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

WATCH: Honouring Austrian music in Melbourne’s east

WATCH: Forest Hill’s holey road

Newsletter: Tree gaps and suspect specs

Thousands of trees are planted in Whitehorse every year. But mature tree loss is still heating up local streets

Privacy issues around smart glasses are “bigger than council”, says Monash mayor

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Newsletter: Tree gaps and suspect specs

Thousands of trees are planted in Whitehorse every year. But mature tree loss is still heating up local streets

Privacy issues around smart glasses are “bigger than council”, says Monash mayor

Thousands of patients attend urgent care clinics across Melbourne’s east. But how much pressure are they taking off the wider health system?

Nine eastern Melbourne lake lookouts to enjoy this spring

Newsletter: Wedding sirens and bulldozing Box Hill

WATCH: Bright lights and lanky beings

Fire tears through heritage-listed Wattle Park Chalet in Surrey Hills, as owner scrambles to relocate scheduled events

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