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Wide Himokawa udon are silky and ribbon-like.

Yamamoto Udon

Cosy CBD spot specialising in two types of Japanese udon.

  • Emily Holgate

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Justin Stanford at the Night Cat in Fitzroy.

Much-loved music venue ordered to improve its soundproofing – for flats that don’t exist

Justin Stanford’s Night Cat in Fitzroy may have to close after being ordered to make costly upgrades because of a residential building that doesn’t yet have planning approval.

  • Alexander Darling and Tom Cowie
Pratima Karki can be left stranded for more than 30 minutes at Craigieburn station because of its infrequent off-peak services.

Train timetables are stuck in ‘the 1990s’ for Melbourne’s north and west

New analysis shows Melbourne’s north and west have far fewer hours of frequent train services each week compared the city’s south-east, or similar rail lines in Sydney and Perth.

  • Lachlan Abbott
Casual Receptionist of the Quarter is on at The Motley Bauhaus until April 20.

Oligarchs, receptionists and an accidental inmate: The comedy festival hits its final fortnight

From a show that is “workplace comedy at its best” to a true story with a twist, here are our latest reviews.

  • Cher Tan, Lefa Singleton Norton, Sonia Nair, Tyson Wray and Vyshnavee Wijekumar
Consumers are not quite as gloomy about the property market.

‘Not a lot of political will’: The unpopular fix for our housing woes

New figures lay bare how far the cost of home ownership has soared out of reach, but a key solution seems elusive.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
There are 16 different types of oysters available at a time at Stop Whining.

Slurp down 16 different types of oysters at this tiny, casual CBD seafood spot

Stop Whining is a stay-a-while sibling to hole-in-the-wall oyster bar Muli Express, offering a casual spot for seafood feasting on Little Bourke Street.

  • Dani Valent
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Tim Wilson (second from right) posing with campaign staff.

Police mystery as Lib candidate cops a (primary) schooling in campaigning

It’s a case of claim and counterclaim over an election campaign effort outside a school. One side says there was an apology.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
To Be Frank’s hot cross bun is so fluffy, you might forget to chew.

‘A bun so fluffy you’ll forget to chew’: Good Food’s pick of Melbourne’s best hot cross buns

Whether you’re anti-peel, pro-cardamom or a fan of a wildcard hot cross bun, this highly personal list is guaranteed to set off a bun fight in your household.

  • Good Food team
The menu includes tomatoes with truffle mayo, and tarragon-forward chicken dip with tortilla chips. 

Bar Conexao

A moody cocktail bar in a former photography studio.

  • Tomas Telegramma
141 Powlett Street and 115-117 Grey Street, East Melbourne failed to sell at auction on the weekend.

Iconic East Melbourne homes fail to sell on $6.3m bid at auction

The bluestone Georgian residence and the adjacent apartment block in a sought-after spot managed to draw only one bid at auction.

  • Shona Hendley

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