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Everything we know about the alleged fatal stabbing in Bayswater

Everything we know about the alleged fatal stabbing in Bayswater

Here's what we know about the alleged fatal stabbing in Bayswater on Saturday 16 November.

Matthew Sims
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"Disappointed": Westfield Knox Post Shop set to close

"Disappointed": Westfield Knox Post Shop set to close

Australia Post has announced the closure of the Westfield Knox Post Shop on December 31, with many having to reconsider how they access Australia Post services.

Matthew Sims
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Lysterfield locals push to block school from being built in Green Wedge zone

Lysterfield locals push to block school from being built in Green Wedge zone

A petition opposing a school development that plans to host 239 students near Lysterfield Lake Park has attracted close to 5000 signatures.

Matthew Sims
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New-look Boronia station upgrade designs released

New-look Boronia station upgrade designs released

Major works are set to start in early 2025 and be finished by the end of 2026.

Matthew Sims
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These Surrey Hills blokes are finding friendship through cooking

These Surrey Hills blokes are finding friendship through cooking

The Blokes in the Kitchen course is a fortnightly cooking class in the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, focusing on real life skill development and friendship.

Evie Dinkelmeyer
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"Once it's gone, it's gone": Local groups say platypus population at risk due to Lysterfield landfill proposal

"Once it's gone, it's gone": Local groups say platypus population at risk due to Lysterfield landfill proposal

A proposed cleanfill site in Lysterfield would see 400,000 cubic metres of soil dumped on land near a platypus population already under threat. Local community organisations have banded together to strengthen their case against the proposal.

Matthew Sims
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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
WhitehorseWhitehorse
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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
KnoxKnox
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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