Elwood
Opinion
City life
I used to think the north v south rivalry was silly. But I reckon there’s a winner
When I first arrived in Melbourne, I thought the south of the river v north of the river rivalry was ridiculous. But I went along with it because I wanted to be in on the joke.
- by Roby D'Ottavi
Latest
Port Phillip council pulls the plug on kerbside car charging
A trial of private EV charging stations outside residents’ homes will be abandoned over concerns about costs, flood risk and the use of public space.
- by Cara Waters
Reverse tree-changer nabs soaring Elwood church conversion for $1.487m
‘I just love the property. I’m very, very happy to be in this neighbourhood,’ said the new owner, who bid in front of a 100-strong crowd.
- by Alexandra Middleton and Elizabeth Redman
Thirteen of our favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
Looking for your next home in Victoria? From South Yarra to Shoreham, we’ve got you covered.
- by Jacqui Hammerton and Mary O'Brien
Family splash $3.42 million on Balwyn North home they plan to knock down
Six families competed for the mid-century four-bedroom house on a large block, in a marathon auction lasting 45 minutes.
- by Tom Carey
Our 12 favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
From an out-of-town retreat to park-front city living, we’ve rounded up the best homes on the market.
- by Jacqui Hammerton, Lou Sweeney and Larissa Dubecki
Jeremy was competing against crowds of renters for a tiny, dark unit. His solution has since been banned
Melbourne’s rents have soared to record levels and the median unit is asking $95 a week more than a year ago. Is there any relief in sight?
- by Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
You can now borrow surfboards, saucepans and spanners at the library
With an emphasis on sustainability and reuse, libraries now lend out a lot more than books, while community kitchen and tool libraries have also sprung up.
- by Carolyn Webb
Special series
Life in the ’burbs
How European migrants shaped Elwood’s beachside identity
The cars are snazzier, the dogs are fluffy, and the suburb is considered more salubrious these days, but Elwood was not the desired location for family life in the 1960s.
- by Lisa Jackson
‘Impossible to insure a property’: How climate change will impact your suburb or town
Southbank, Docklands, Elwood, Lakes Entrance and Queenscliff are among the Victorian suburbs and towns at the highest risk of water inundation due to climate change by 2040.
- by Benjamin Preiss, Rachael Dexter and Jewel Topsfield
‘Happy hormones’: Starting the year with nature’s caffeine of a cold water swim
A short sharp shock to the system at the start of the day changes lives.
- by Stephen Brook
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