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Solar farm proposal in The Basin highlights a bigger problem

Solar farm proposal in The Basin highlights a bigger problem

An energy expert has called for renewable energy developers to approach their community consultation process earlier and with a greater focus on delivering benefits, with the month-long consultation period for a proposed solar farm in The Basin about to close.

Matthew Sims
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Where to eat in Knox: Oushou Japanese Restaurant

Where to eat in Knox: Oushou Japanese Restaurant

We dove into the Knox establishment's menu, trying to get the best bang for buck. Here's everything we ate.

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"One step away": Youth homelessness soars in Melbourne's east

"One step away": Youth homelessness soars in Melbourne's east

Between 2016 and 2022, Victoria saw the most significant change in the number of people at risk of homelessness, rising from 591,000 to 987,000.

Matthew Sims
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"Devastating": Planning Minister approves school site on Lysterfield Green Wedge

"Devastating": Planning Minister approves school site on Lysterfield Green Wedge

Despite a petition attracting 4730 signatures in opposition to a Catholic boys' school being built near Lysterfield Lake, the State Government has given the development the go ahead.

Matthew Sims
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The best food under $20 in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

The best food under $20 in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

From a classic Banh Mi to the perfect fish and chips. We've got your covered.

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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.

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