City of Yarra residents to be slugged with rate rise
City of Yarra property owners will be hit with a three per cent rate rise in a move the mayor says is justified as it focuses on “delivering more projects and services for locals”.
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The movers and shakers of Melbourne’s Middle Eastern crime scene
Players in the Middle-Eastern organised crime world have come and gone over the past decade. While some are now in prison, hiding from their enemies or dead, others have risen through the ranks. Here’s a who’s who of Melbourne’s top gangsters.
His brother died in the Eastern Fwy tragedy. Now his mission is to keep others safe
A young police officer whose brother was killed in the Eastern Freeway tragedy says the pain of losing his brother will never leave as he laces up for a gruelling run to promote road safety awareness.
Police who shot dead man in Footscray did not have Tasers, union says
Two police officers who shot dead a knife-wielding man in Footscray on Thursday night were not equipped with Tasers, the union claims, as an investigation into the death gets underway.
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How unsuspecting uni students become ‘money mules’ for organised criminals
Cash-strapped university students have become prime targets for organised crime networks needing their dirty cash washed. Here’s how they lure innocent students into their major illegal operations.
‘We have the funding’: Allan digs in heels on Suburban Rail Loop
Jacinta Allan says she’s not worried about how the Suburban Rail Loop will be funded and won’t scrap the project even if Peter Dutton becomes the next prime minister and decides against stumping up cash.
Not convinced: Marginal seat families sceptical of home plan
A key budget policy aimed at speeding up Aussie housing construction is facing a major question mark from the voting public.
McKinnon aggravated burglary victim chases alleged offenders across suburbs
A bayside family are still feeling the effects of a pair of alleged aggravated burglaries on the same night before their 19-year-old son gave…
Eight years, three builders and still no house. Meet Melbourne’s unluckiest homeowner
A single dad trying to build his family a home for more than eight years after three separate builders either ran off with his deposit, collapsed, or delivered dodgy work says he is living “a real-life nightmare”.
Kennett – Melbourne has everything to host the Olympic games
This week Jeff turns his attention to the cost of hosting the Olympic Games and Melbourne is perfectly placed to not only host but hold the event…
Another 90s Aussie retail icon has collapsed putting 600 jobs at risk
A 53-year-old retail chain that was once a mainstay of Australia’s shopping malls will shut all its 90 stores after again going bust, putting 600 jobs under a cloud.
Panda Mart Panda-Monium
Wild footage has emerged of security, staff and a guitar wielding customer confronting thieves at Cranbourne’s new Panda Mart
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