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Melbourne’s cruise economy sinks as ships steer clear after tax hike
Cruise ships are bypassing Melbourne, and new data shows the slump will cost the state almost $38 million over the next four years.
- Adam Carey
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This tiny CBD garden provides an oasis for the office-weary
The 310m² courtyard aims to “offer refuge” to those in the busy city centre.
- Gemma Grant
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Businessman with history of family violence resigns from gentlemen’s club role
Nicholas Smedley has stepped down from a prestigious role at The Australian Club after his history of domestic violence was reported by The Age last month, causing ructions within the exclusive club.
- Cameron Houston and Melissa Cunningham
All the leaves are brown, the sky is grey – and the neighbours are warring over trees
Each year, thousands of neighbours fight over overhanging branches, encroaching roots and falling leaves. Some of the disputes get nasty.
- Tom Cowie
‘Try dating Josie’: A Melbourne single’s unique approach to finding love
A diehard romcom fan has posted old-school flyers around inner Melbourne in a quest to find dates.
- Sophie Aubrey
Fed Square has an underground secret. Now visitors can take a peek
An area normally off limits to the public will be showcased as part of this year’s Rising festival.
- Cara Waters
Nothing to resent here: Lord mayor sends praise in an unexpected direction
Perhaps our lord mayor on tour thought that what happens on LinkedIn might stay on LinkedIn.
- Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Public housing tower works delayed as activists block tradies from site
A face-off on Monday morning in North Melbourne has set the scene for a week of resistance to planned demolition works on public housing towers.
- Rachael Dexter
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What you need to earn to be in your Melbourne suburb’s top 1 per cent
Toorak is Melbourne’s only suburb where the top 1 per cent earn more than $5 million a year on average. Use our interactive map to check out the data for your suburb.
- Cassandra Morgan and Craig Butt
‘It’s fun’: The AFL superstar with an old-school hobby
Bombers captain Zach Merrett loves collecting AFL player cards, and there’s one in particular he will never part with.
- Carolyn Webb
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