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“We’re still here”: Croydon’s main street in need of new retailers

“We’re still here”: Croydon’s main street in need of new retailers

Croydon's Main Street has seen a number of retailers come and go over the years. The Eastern Melburnian spoke to the former owner of Collins Booksellers Croydon about how the street has changed and what's in store in the town's future.

Matthew Sims
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Bringing a taste of Uyghur culture to Box Hill

Bringing a taste of Uyghur culture to Box Hill

We popped down to Dolan on Silk Road and spoke to the owner about how he was one of the first Uyghur restaurants in the state.

Matthew Sims
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Why does it take so long to count the votes for our council elections?

Why does it take so long to count the votes for our council elections?

Victoria's council elections were held in late October. But results are only just starting to trickle in.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
"We haven't forgotten our heritage": How Monash’s Fijian Indians celebrated Diwali

"We haven't forgotten our heritage": How Monash’s Fijian Indians celebrated Diwali

The Festival of Lights was celebrated at Mount Waverley Community Centre with a sold-out event.

Evie Dinkelmeyer
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Inside Ferntree Gully's "Library in the Park"

Inside Ferntree Gully's "Library in the Park"

Nestled in the bush and surrounded with gumtrees, Ferntree Gully Library has plenty of quiet space (obviously) as well as Queer Book Chats, Tiny Tots, bingo, and even Lego events.

Diana Woodhouse
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Mooroolbark ranks in the top 3 for dog attacks on posties across Victoria

Mooroolbark ranks in the top 3 for dog attacks on posties across Victoria

Of the 114 dog-related incidents reported to Australia Posts across Victoria, most occurred in Mooroolbark, Caroline Springs, and Hoppers Crossing.

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Your guide to a good night out in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Your guide to a good night out in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

There's plenty of ways to have a good night in the east. Here's just a few.

David Allegretti
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Secret garden of Knox: How locals built an amazing indigenous plant nursery

Secret garden of Knox: How locals built an amazing indigenous plant nursery

The Knox Environment Society has over 300 volunteer members and grows over 70,000 plants a year.

Sally Dusting-Laird
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Enjoy a $3 dahl at your local community cafe: Wholefoods Monash

Enjoy a $3 dahl at your local community cafe: Wholefoods Monash

One of the best deals you can find on Monash University campus has been run by a student collective since 1977.

Evie Dinkelmeyer
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How a Knox local went from devastating car accident to Citizen of the Year

How a Knox local went from devastating car accident to Citizen of the Year

Gary Cantwell had to relearn how to walk and talk, but has since returned to work and participated in the Paralympics. Now his focus is on combatting loneliness.

Sally Dusting-Laird
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