Cook who’s back! Destroyed statue returns to Fitzroy Gardens
A bronze statue of Captain James Cook has been returned to its spot in Fitzroy Gardens close to a year after it was toppled in an act of vandalism.
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20 Melbourne suburbs where house prices doubled in 10 years
The Scuruchi family are preparing to sell their Frankston North home with the prospect of scoring almost double what they paid in 2019. SEE THE BIGGEST GROWTH AREAS
Melb Catholic school pulls anti-bullying program over gay fears
St Thomas More’s School in Mount Eliza has cancelled its anti-bullying workshops after backlash from a small group of parents about gay indoctrination.
How much should you really spend on a Valentine’s Day gift?
Victorians are set to fork out a whopping $140m on gifts for their loved ones this Valentine’s Day — so, what should you really pay for flowers and chocolate? We asked Melburnians for their price points.
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Bullying, burnout crisis at Ambulance Victoria costing lives
Whistleblowers have lifted the lid on Ambulance Victoria’s toxic culture, with paramedics concerned “the service is crumbling” and lives are being put at risk.
Tobacco war task force called in after Altona North home shot up
Victoria Police’s Lunar Taskforce, charged with ending the state’s tobacco war, are assisting the investigation into the shooting of a suburban home which was peppered with bullets on Wednesday.
CCTV of two men wanted in relation to the shooting of a Sam Abdulrahim
Armed Crime Squad detectives have released images and CCTV of two men they are looking to identify as part of their investigation into the non-fatal…
‘Prison fit’: Hughesy reflects on his life-changing time in the jungle
Comedian and radio star Dave Hughes has opened up about how his time on TV series I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here led him to make drastic changes to his everyday lifestyle and home routines.
Insta, green screen and speed dating: Meet Lib’s Melb candidate
The federal seat of Melbourne isn’t a glittering prize for the Liberal Party but its local candidate Steph Hunt is doing her best to shake it up with a quirky social media blitz.
Cash fight over George Michael’s $20m trashed pad
The sad state of George Michael’s once beloved $20 million mansion has ignited a fresh fight over his fortune.
Police taser woman accused of trying to start petrol station fire
Woman kicked, tasered by police officer at Windsor petrol station
Australia’s tallest building project slated for Southbank under cloud
The construction of the nation’s tallest skyscraper in Melbourne has hit a major setback, with the project manager for the planned $2bn development collapsing after being chased for unpaid bills.
Police hunt gunman following shooting on Altona North home
Police have launched an investigation after a house in Altona North was blasted with gunfire. Authorities are probing the shooting after shots…
Fears Melb heritage, character will be lost in Allan govt’s housing plan
Heritage protections across key parts of Melbourne, including historic Hawthorn, could be weakened as the Allan government forges ahead with plans to build towers up to 20-storeys high.
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