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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.”

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Nine eastern Melbourne lake lookouts to enjoy this spring

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.

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

Sep 23, 2026

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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.

Sep 23, 2026

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Newsletter: Trader talk and road ruins

Also including: What's on in October

Sep 23, 2026

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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.

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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Heathmont traders holding on as roadworks stretch into their fifth month

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

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.

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

Comedy, theatre and a celebration of German culture.

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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.”

WATCH: Honouring Austrian music in Melbourne’s east

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

WATCH: Forest Hill’s holey road

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

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.

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

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?

Heathmont traders holding on as roadworks stretch into their fifth month

Nine eastern Melbourne lake lookouts to enjoy this spring

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

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

Heathmont traders holding on as roadworks stretch into their fifth month

WATCH: Honouring Austrian music in Melbourne’s east

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

Heathmont traders holding on as roadworks stretch into their fifth month

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

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

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