Big changes are coming for residents in the City of Yarra, with newly-elected independents moving to overturn many key changes brought in by Greens council members over the past four years.
After four turbulent years, a major power shift has occurred at the former Greens stronghold of Yarra City council, with independent candidates securing six of nine councillor positions.
A timber cross made for a young WWI Australian soldier who died in France has been found by chance in a Beaumaris garage more than 80 years on.
Nick Reece has retained his position as Melbourne Lord Mayor. Here’s what he promised and what Melbourne will miss out on after his rivals failed to claim the top job from him.
Francesco Bagnaia claimed victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix to send the MotoGP championship to the final round, while Aussie Jack Miller’s race was cut short via an awful three-rider spill on the opening lap.
The Greens may still retain two places on Yarra council with the latest voting showing improved results for the party, which was facing a wipe-out at the ballot box.
Parking inspectors have returned to work in Melbourne’s CBD and the surrounding suburbs after an eight-day strike that led some lucky motorists to dodge a parking fine.
Lord Mayor Nick Reece is on course to retain the city’s top job after a rollercoaster four-month campaign, according to fresh analysis.
Lord mayoral candidate Arron Wood has conceded defeat in the race for the city’s top job, as Lord Mayor Nick Reece pulls ahead — but Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides is hot on his heels.
Many long-serving volunteers at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance have been told their services are no longer needed on school tours of the commemorative site.
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