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Matthew SimsWith more than 6 years of experience across regional and rural media organisations throughout Victoria, Matthew has always been interested in what makes local communities tick. Previously, Matthew was a reporter with the Pakenham Gazette in Melbourne's south east, following close to four years as the reporter at the Terang Express and Mortlake Dispatch weeklies in Victoria's south west. Matthew has a fervent passion in theatre, film and music and is keen to dive into your community.
Matthew Sims

Victoria News
Sep 17, 2025

Victorian Health workers are striking, with hundreds of jobs on the line

Victorian Health workers are striking, with hundreds of jobs on the line

The union argues outsourcing would bring “less compensation, weaker entitlements and less secure jobs”.

Gambling
Aug 21, 2025

What’s the point of a trial to reduce gambling harm... without spending limits?

What’s the point of a trial to reduce gambling harm... without spending limits?

Gambling reformers warn Victoria’s YourPlay rollout risks becoming another “faux trial.”

Victoria News
Aug 18, 2025

A local council in eastern Melbourne is spending $100,000 to move a hedge 4 metres

A local council in eastern Melbourne is spending $100,000 to move a hedge 4 metres

The works form part of a broader $25.1 million redevelopment of sporting facilities and public space in Melbourne's east.

housing
Jul 21, 2025

2000 Victorian homes will be placed under new restrictions due to “likely and imminent” landslides

2000 Victorian homes will be placed under new restrictions due to “likely and imminent” landslides

Updated erosion risk maps bring the total to over 13,000 homes, with tighter planning rules now in place across Melbourne’s east.

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