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The time to donate blood in Melbourne's eastern suburbs is now, as post-Cyclone Alfred shortfall looms

The time to donate blood in Melbourne's eastern suburbs is now, as post-Cyclone Alfred shortfall looms

There are 130 appointments available at the Ringwood donor centre, 76 at Mount Waverley and 115 in Camberwell over the next four days.

Matthew Sims
EntertainmentEntertainment
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Free events and attractions for kids in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Free events and attractions for kids in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Sick of watching another episode of Bluey and want to get out and enjoy your local area with your kids? Here's our guide to some free things to check out.

Matthew Sims
PropertyProperty
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New Victorian infrastructure strategy recommends 30km/hr speed limits on all local streets

New Victorian infrastructure strategy recommends 30km/hr speed limits on all local streets

What do you think about Infrastructure Victoria's plan for the next 30 years? What do you think are positive suggestions for the future? What is the strategy missing?

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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New Labor candidate ready to tackle Casey's most complex issues

New Labor candidate ready to tackle Casey's most complex issues

Casey is now a four-horse race with Naomi Oakley standing as the new Labor candidate.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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Why there will be 300 trucks travelling through Glen Waverley

Why there will be 300 trucks travelling through Glen Waverley

Monash Council will start a $6 million road rehabilitation project later in the year.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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How Ringwood's SAAZAA Coffee is roasting ethically and sustainably

How Ringwood's SAAZAA Coffee is roasting ethically and sustainably

For local coffee roaster David Juma, coffee has the power to help build schools and support farmers over the other side of the globe.

Justine de Jonge
PoliticsPolitics
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Bulk billing GPs disappearing across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Bulk billing GPs disappearing across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

GP clinics across Melbourne's eastern suburbs are more and more frequently moving away from bulk billing, with key authorities calling for all political parties and candidates to back a plan to bring the system back from the brink.

Matthew Sims
MaroondahMaroondah
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Radio gaga: Eastern Melburnian visits Radio Eastern FM

Radio gaga: Eastern Melburnian visits Radio Eastern FM

The word on the Eastern Melburnian is starting to get around town, with community radio station Radio Eastern FM welcoming me to speak about our work telling local news.

Matthew Sims
PropertyProperty
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The eastern Melbourne suburbs where rents have risen up to 60 per cent in five years

The eastern Melbourne suburbs where rents have risen up to 60 per cent in five years

Bayswater, Clayton and Glen Waverley are among the suburbs which saw the most significant increases in median rents over the past five years.

Matthew Sims
EntertainmentEntertainment
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Five must-try parkruns across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Five must-try parkruns across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Keen to start running but don't have anyone who wants to get up early with you? Join one of your local parkruns, which host free weekly 5km timed runs every Saturday.

Matthew Sims
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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A perfect pairing: meet the couple behind the newest bar in Box Hill

A perfect pairing: meet the couple behind the newest bar in Box Hill

This local gem has it all - a laid-back charm and a quality wine list.

Evie Dinkelmeyer
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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The best pub specials across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

The best pub specials across Melbourne's eastern suburbs

A burger and chips for $15? Here are some of the best pub specials across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

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