Schools, clubs, neighbours and community stories from around Surrey Hills.
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Independent. Always.
This week's bearings
Four directions, at a glance
The quick version of what's moving in Surrey Hills this week — one line from each beat.
New openings, local businesses and property activity across the neighbourhood.
Council decisions, planning proposals, infrastructure and local government.
Food, culture, markets, events and the little things worth knowing about.
Latest dispatches
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How the Compass is organised
Four directions. One neighbourhood.
Every story is filed under one bearing, so you always know what you're reading — and why it matters.
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Community
Community & People
The schools, clubs, milestones and neighbours who make Surrey Hills feel like home.
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Business
Business & Property
What's opening, closing and changing along Union Road, Whitehorse Road and the wider village.
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Council
Council & Planning
The votes, permits and proposals from Boroondara and Whitehorse councils that land on your street.
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Life
Life & Culture
Where to eat, what's on, and the small moments worth knowing about.
Community voices
Why neighbours read the Compass
"Finally a newsletter that tells me what's happening on my own street before I hear it third-hand at the shops."
— Margaret Chen, Union Road, Surrey Hills"It's the only email I actually look forward to opening on a Friday morning. Short, honest, and it's actually about here."
— David Whitfield, Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills"No fluff, no ads dressed up as news — just what's changing in the neighbourhood."
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