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Email reporter Erin Constable at [email protected] Founded in 1924 as the Croydon -
Mount Dandenong Advertiser, then the Ringwood-Croydon Mail, the Maroondah Leader is the most read community newspaper in the City of Maroondah.

Hundreds of families across Melbourne’s east have flocked to the Maroondah Festival 2025. SEE THE FULL PHOTO GALLERY.
09/11/2025

Hundreds of families across Melbourne’s east have flocked to the Maroondah Festival 2025. SEE THE FULL PHOTO GALLERY.

Ultra luxury houseboats fit for a Bond villain are helping to turn the Murray River into a floating summer playground as...
09/11/2025

Ultra luxury houseboats fit for a Bond villain are helping to turn the Murray River into a floating summer playground as operators report booming bookings ahead of the holiday season 🛥️👇 https://bit.ly/481Y6rM

From glass elevators to penthouse suites, a new wave of luxury river boats is drawing cashed-up tourists to the Murray a...
08/11/2025

From glass elevators to penthouse suites, a new wave of luxury river boats is drawing cashed-up tourists to the Murray and pumping money into the tourism sector. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE 📽️🔗👇

From glass elevators to penthouse suites on water, a new wave of luxury river boats is drawing cashed-up tourists to the Murray and pumping money into the Mildura tourism sector.

One of our nation’s small band of remaining World War II veterans can still recall the “immense relief” when news reache...
07/11/2025

One of our nation’s small band of remaining World War II veterans can still recall the “immense relief” when news reached his far flung Pacific base announcing the end of that destructive and bloody conflict.

Read David Westwood's incredible story here 👉 https://bit.ly/4hMiaSl

“Our theme is to honour their memory and tell their story.” One of Victoria’s largest cricket associations will break n...
07/11/2025

“Our theme is to honour their memory and tell their story.”

One of Victoria’s largest cricket associations will break new ground this weekend as it stages a round to commemorate one of the nation’s most sacred days.

STORY: https://bit.ly/4qIzeNn

A Melbourne love rat admitted he lied to women he’d met on dating apps about needing money for car problems and to move ...
06/11/2025

A Melbourne love rat admitted he lied to women he’d met on dating apps about needing money for car problems and to move his dead dad’s belongings when he really wanted the cash for bets. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3JEuHe3

Victorian mayors across the state are now earning hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.See how much your local may...
06/11/2025

Victorian mayors across the state are now earning hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.

See how much your local mayor and councillors are taking home 👇
https://bit.ly/3LnKcHQ

Bus shelters built at a housing estate home to more than 3000 residents have not seen a single public bus in the 15 year...
06/11/2025

Bus shelters built at a housing estate home to more than 3000 residents have not seen a single public bus in the 15 years since they were built. Read the full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4qO7c2Y

Hundreds of talented cricketers from across the state will take part in the VSDCA’s JG Craig Shield in January. Here are...
05/11/2025

Hundreds of talented cricketers from across the state will take part in the VSDCA’s JG Craig Shield in January. Here are the selected teams as they’re confirmed.
SQUADS: https://bit.ly/43gDklz

Victorian Premier Cricket clubs are starting to reveal the future stars set to pull on their colours in the Dowling Shie...
05/11/2025

Victorian Premier Cricket clubs are starting to reveal the future stars set to pull on their colours in the Dowling Shield. See every selected side.

STORY: https://bit.ly/47Eg9TL

Last week we showed you how much every Victorian council CEO made in the 2024/25 financial year.Keep an eye out tomorrow...
05/11/2025

Last week we showed you how much every Victorian council CEO made in the 2024/25 financial year.

Keep an eye out tomorrow as we reveal the base allowances for every local mayor and councillor.

☀️👗A burst of summer saw thousands frock up for the Mornington Cup. Were you one of the fashionistas we snapped on the d...
04/11/2025

☀️👗A burst of summer saw thousands frock up for the Mornington Cup. Were you one of the fashionistas we snapped on the day? Check out our gallery 👉 bit.ly/3JHbp7J

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Maroondah covers a Melbourne region within the City of Maroondah in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, about 25 kilometres from the CBD. It includes the suburbs of Bayswater North, Croydon, Croydon Hills, Croydon North, Croydon South, Heathmont, Kilsyth (part), Kilsyth South, Park Orchards (part), Ringwood, Ringwood East, Ringwood North (part), Vermont (part), Warranwood and Wonga Park (part).

It’s a predominantly residential area, with some commercial, industrial and semi-rural areas, and substantial parklands. Established residential areas are located along the major transport routes and railway lines, while newer residential areas are located in the northern and south-eastern peripheries. It also includes a major retail and commercial centre at Eastland Shopping Centre in Ringwood.

The 2020 population forecast for the City of Maroondah is 121,218.