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The van police believe was involved in the kidnapping attempt at Blackburn.

White vans linked to spate of attempted child kidnappings

Police said four recent frightening incidents were not thought to be connected, but copycat abduction attempts were a possibility.

  • Cassandra Morgan and Lachlan Abbott

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Whitehorse City Council.

Whitehorse City Council: What your candidates said

Voters in Whitehorse will choose 11 people to represent them on council for the next four years. Here is what the candidates said about why they are running in the Victorian council elections and what they want to achieve.

  • Cara Waters and Rachael Dexter
Residents and members of the Box HIll and Nunawading Swim Clubs who are concerned about the prospect of a private entity taking over management of aquatic centres in their council area.

Swimmers alarmed at push to outsource two popular Whitehorse pools

A growing number of Melbourne’s public pools are now being privately managed, and those in Nunawading and Box Hill are set to join the list as cost pressures mount.

  • Rachael Dexter
Fried octopus sando.

This Japanese cafe in an old milk bar is worth a trip to the ’burbs

Sure, you can get eggs and extras, but wouldn’t you rather have a spicy octopus sando or a chicken karaage rice bowl?

  • Dani Valent
Houses are earning more than people in 291 Victorian suburbs data shows.

‘Like a lottery win’: The suburbs where houses earn more than people

House prices have risen by more than local pay packets in 291 Victorian suburbs, an analysis of data shows, as the pandemic fuelled an escape to the coast.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
The Mitcham family - Ashley, Lindsay,  Jane 7, Francis 4 and Dominic 3 - watch the Easter Sunday Mass on their television.

'Something to look forward to': Easter services forge digital connections

Dressed in their Sunday best and stationed in front of their TVs, Easter Mass looked very different for worshipers in Melbourne this year.

  • Ashleigh McMillan
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Thai chicken salad at Food Republic in Blackburn.

Food Republic

Locals are loving this smart suburban cafe.

  • Matt Holden

Gourmet Girl

In a quiet cluster of shops, this multitasking corner cafe keeps locals coming

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Gourmet Girl

Like a roaring mouse, this little corner shop makes lavish offerings. Lunch might be a softly ...

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Ganesh

With thick velvet curtains, Indian artworks and flattering lighting, Ganesh is cosy. It stands out ...

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