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Oct 19, 2026

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

High-octane cars, AI demonstrations and a political panel.

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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.”

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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Labor promises Monash and Yarra Ranges free dental clinics. How would they operate?

Nov 2, 2026

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1 min read

Labor promises Monash and Yarra Ranges free dental clinics. How would they operate?

A $30,000 sign-on bonus will be offered.

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Former Bayswater MP and Knox mayor Peter Lockwood suddenly quit civic life on Thursday. Why?

Oct 30, 2026

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1 min read

Former Bayswater MP and Knox mayor Peter Lockwood suddenly quit civic life on Thursday. Why?

The councillor has faced two one-month suspensions this year.

Matthew Sims

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Towing 18,000km a year, this Upwey tradie got a 4WD-hybrid to cut fuel costs

Nov 4, 2026

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Towing 18,000km a year, this Upwey tradie got a 4WD-hybrid to cut fuel costs

Rising petrol and diesel prices are prompting some eastern Melbourne tradies to rethink what they drive.

Nov 4, 2026

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Who’s protecting Whitehorse from losing its trees?

The heavy cutback of decades-old foliage has reignited a debate over whether current government protections are sufficient.

Nov 4, 2026

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Newsletter: Your weekly news in five minutes

Also including: Free dental clinics coming to Monash and Yarra Ranges

Nov 2, 2026

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WATCH: The tale of Oakleigh’s luxury caravan creators

Don Caravans operated from 1934 until 1964.

Nov 2, 2026

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Labor promises Monash and Yarra Ranges free dental clinics. How would they operate?

A $30,000 sign-on bonus will be offered.

Nov 2, 2026

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WATCH: Comparing the Croydon and Ringwood candidates

Key topics included the Suburban Rail Loop and energy distribution.

Labor promises Monash and Yarra Ranges free dental clinics. How would they operate?

A $30,000 sign-on bonus will be offered.

WATCH: Comparing the Croydon and Ringwood candidates

Key topics included the Suburban Rail Loop and energy distribution.

Manningham’s new street sweeper will cut the cleaning schedule by more than 40%, if residents move their cars in time

“Even a three-sweeper fleet cannot clean up gutters if it's blocked by vehicles.”

Former Bayswater MP and Knox mayor Peter Lockwood suddenly quit civic life on Thursday. Why?

The councillor has faced two one-month suspensions this year.

Newsletter: Should the east get a data centre?

Also including: The government’s proposed opt-out laws for gambling ads

What happens to old rooftop solar panels in Melbourne’s east?

A Yarra Valley company has seen demand for recycling boom since 2025.

Catch a fish, cook a dish: Get a little dirt on your hands in eastern Melbourne

Take a peek behind the scenes and learn a new skill.

Newsletter: Kew’s link to the bogan

Also: Mahjong in Melbourne's east

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Your go-to source for local news, events, and community stories across Eastern Melbourne.

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

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

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

Labor promises Monash and Yarra Ranges free dental clinics. How would they operate?

Former Bayswater MP and Knox mayor Peter Lockwood suddenly quit civic life on Thursday. Why?

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Towing 18,000km a year, this Upwey tradie got a 4WD-hybrid to cut fuel costs

Who’s protecting Whitehorse from losing its trees?

Newsletter: Your weekly news in five minutes

WATCH: The tale of Oakleigh’s luxury caravan creators

Labor promises Monash and Yarra Ranges free dental clinics. How would they operate?

WATCH: Comparing the Croydon and Ringwood candidates

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Labor promises Monash and Yarra Ranges free dental clinics. How would they operate?

WATCH: Comparing the Croydon and Ringwood candidates

Manningham’s new street sweeper will cut the cleaning schedule by more than 40%, if residents move their cars in time

Former Bayswater MP and Knox mayor Peter Lockwood suddenly quit civic life on Thursday. Why?

Newsletter: Should the east get a data centre?

What happens to old rooftop solar panels in Melbourne’s east?

Catch a fish, cook a dish: Get a little dirt on your hands in eastern Melbourne

Newsletter: Kew’s link to the bogan

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