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Energy Minister Chris Bowen hits out at Coalition's "risky" nuclear power plans

Energy Minister Chris Bowen hits out at Coalition's "risky" nuclear power plans

At a press conference in Burwood on Monday, Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen did not pull any punches when addressing Peter Dutton and the Coalition’s nuclear power plans.

Matthew Sims
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Battery boost: How Labor's newest pledge could save you $4000 off a solar battery

Battery boost: How Labor's newest pledge could save you $4000 off a solar battery

With 22.9 percent of houses in Whitehorse utilising solar energy, Energy Minister Chris Bowen visited Burwood this week to announce a re-elected Labor government would cover close to a third of the cost of a solar battery.

Matthew Sims
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“We need to have that third voice”: A Glen Waverley couple supports a hung parliament

“We need to have that third voice”: A Glen Waverley couple supports a hung parliament

In the first of our series speaking to locals across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, we speak to Glen Waverley couple Heather and Richard King about where they’re from, how they feel about the election, and what’s deciding their vote.

Matthew Sims
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Liberals look to take back Aston with $7 million pledge to local projects

Liberals look to take back Aston with $7 million pledge to local projects

Aston has already become a key battleground for the Labor and Liberal parties, with more than $12 million being promised from both sides.

Matthew Sims
Can you “waste” your vote in Australia?

Can you “waste” your vote in Australia?

Well – No, not really. It’s one of the big upsides to our voting system.

Archie Milligan
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Grab your next brew at this quaint Japanese-inspired cafe and coffee roaster in Nunawading

Grab your next brew at this quaint Japanese-inspired cafe and coffee roaster in Nunawading

Manta Ray Coffee is at 12 Beech Street, Nunawading, and is open 7am – 3pm weekdays and 8am – 3pm weekends.

Emily Bor
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"I wouldn't go back": How a Glen Waverley couple pay nothing for energy using solar

"I wouldn't go back": How a Glen Waverley couple pay nothing for energy using solar

With more than 30 percent of Knox homes using solar, we took a look at how popular it was in the other areas of the eastern suburbs.

Matthew Sims
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Word on the street: Food, housing and rent increases swaying local votes

Word on the street: Food, housing and rent increases swaying local votes

We've been speaking with people across Melbourne's eastern suburbs about what issues will be swaying their vote ahead of this year's federal election.

Matthew Sims
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$3 a day down to 19 cents: How locals are saving money by moving away from gas

$3 a day down to 19 cents: How locals are saving money by moving away from gas

Following more incentives to make the switch from gas to renewables in the federal budget, we took a closer look at how much an ordinary homeowner can save by getting rid of gas appliances.

Matthew Sims
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Blackburn South kindergarten teacher's tips and tricks to shift your child's screen time habits

Blackburn South kindergarten teacher's tips and tricks to shift your child's screen time habits

Do you worry about how much time your children spend watching YouTube videos or playing video games? We spoke to a Blackburn South kindergarten teacher about the best way to combat this issue.

Tyler Wright
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April's best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

April's best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Read about upcoming shows featuring local and legendary acts across Belgrave, Ringwood East and Upwey.

Matthew Sims
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"It's time for us to get serious": Deakin candidates lay out their plans for renewables

"It's time for us to get serious": Deakin candidates lay out their plans for renewables

Three out of four of the candidates for Deakin made their case for Australia’s renewable future on Wednesday night during a community forum in Ringwood.

Justine de Jonge
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