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Migrant Adolescents. Photo by Sean Sugai on Unsplash

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Cultural Identities Important for Youth Immigrants

by Adam Miller Findings recently released by Monash University have shown that immigrant adolescents who feel connected to their family, school, and community experience better mental and social health overall. The paper, titled ‘Examining factors influencing belonging amongst immigrant adolescents,’ published in the Children and Youth Services Review, analysed 25…

Eastsider News27 December 2025

Wind turbines on sunset horizon. Photo by Tim van der Kuip on Unsplash

Energy Environment

Clean energy is the cheapest

Clean energy is the cheapest by Aaron Dias The long-standing debate over energy in Australia often feels like an impossible choice: have a clean planet, or have cheap power. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) Australia’s recent report flips that script entirely. The findings claim the exact…

Eastsider News27 December 2025

Artists

Sumi-e – the art of simplicity

by Priya Mohandoss So much of our life-force can be discovered through the practice of sumi-e, the Japanese word for ‘black ink painting’. With each application of the brush, this form of art is performed with the use of perception of the object, imparting a sense of calm to the…

Eastsider News15 December 2025

Volunteering

Organ donation pathways to expand

by Adam Miller Signing up to become an organ donor will become easier for Whitehorse and Boroondara residents under the latest reforms announced by the State Government. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas recently tabled the Government’s response to the Parliamentary Inquiry into increasing the number of registered organ and tissue…

Eastsider News15 December 2025

Trees and natural surroundings: protection

Threatened Algerian Oak Reigns Supreme

by Priya Mohandoss From the nine finalists, this year’s National Trust Victorian Tree of the Year recipient was Kingston’s 16 metre tall Algerian Oak (Quercus canariensis). Yet despite its victory, this notable tree is at risk of being felled due to the Western Renewables Link Project, with the works scheduled…

Eastsider News17 November 2025

Service organisations

Connecting Communities: The Little Things Community

The Little Things Community (ItLTC) is a local charity with a mission is to provide home style meals and acts of kindness to the vulnerable, displaced and disadvantaged in our community. When Jane Stewart, ItLTC Co-Founder and CEO met Ian Bentley, Rotary Club of Hawthorn President earlier this year, the…

Eastsider News7 November 2025

Boroondara Camberwell Community matters Kew Requests for help

Providing a read to those in need

by Priya Mohandoss During the end of the year, we have much to attend to, especially at Christmas. Yet however we reflect upon the occasion, we must also spare a thought for those who may be seeking comfort and safety. Consequently, Boroondara Council is again joining forces with You…

Eastsider News5 November 2025

Environment Future generations Kew Sustainability

Kew High School Triumphs at Sustainability Awards

Sustainability Victoria Kew High School has triumphed at the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards winning the Student Action Team of the Year (Secondary), and Teacher of the Year (Secondary) categories at an awards ceremony in Melbourne on 5 June 2025. There were 31 schools vying for the awards in Victoria’s…

Eastsider News5 November 2025

Learning from country at our largest suburban billabong, Bolin Bolin at Bulleen. The Narrap Rangers leading the group are wearing the high viz jackets.

Environment Learning about the environment Parklands and nature reserves

Learning from Country at Bolin Bolin

It is thanks to The Yarra Riverkeeper Association’s passion for our magnificent Birrarung (Yarra) River that after decades of neglect, the river is slowly being restored to good health. The Association’s annual Birrarung Riverfest, held each September, has tripled in size and popularity since the inaugural event in 2023. Apart…

Eastsider News5 November 2025

Environment Learning about the environment Requests for help Trees and natural surroundings: protection

Vying for Victorian Tree of the Year

By Priya Mohandoss Nestled within Boroondara are two of nine finalists shortlisted for the National Trust Victorian Tree of the Year Competition. This competition is held annually to provide recognition to the large expanse of extraordinary trees that proliferate throughout Victoria. Moreover, it serves to educate individuals on the hazards…

Eastsider News4 October 2025

Cultural Identities Important for Youth Immigrants

Clean energy is the cheapest

Sumi-e – the art of simplicity

Organ donation pathways to expand

Threatened Algerian Oak Reigns Supreme

Connecting Communities: The Little Things Community

Providing a read to those in need

Kew High School Triumphs at Sustainability Awards

Learning from Country at Bolin Bolin

Vying for Victorian Tree of the Year

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