Melbourne suburbs defying market pain with big price gains
Melbourne families in some surprising suburbs are being spared the pain of the city’s property market woes, with prices growing even as neighbouring areas slump. See if yours is among them.
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Shard-shooting Vic wind farm that farmers fear, expanded
The government says the growing Golden Plains Windfarm is “inspiring”, but local farmers say they have even more reason to fear they’ll be hit with shards that fly off “from time to time”.
Olympic champion Jessica Hull all set to race again
After becoming the first Australian woman to win an Olympic medal in the 1500m, Jessica Hull is back on home soil and ready to race again — to the Caulfield Guineas.
Radio rivals set to face off at awards night
The battle for bragging rights in Melbourne’s radio wars will move from the studio to the stage as Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O take on Jase Hawkins and Lauren Phillips for a prestigious title.
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Greenery, voting reform in Lord Mayor candidate’s pitch
Lord Mayor candidate Roxane Ingleton is hopeful voters will respond to calls for more greenery – and an overhaul of the voting system.
‘Make this city better’: Greens lord mayor candidate reveals plans for Melbourne
Greens lord mayoral candidate Roxane Ingleton has laid out her plans for Melbourne in the race for the city’s top job, pledging to deliver an “equitable” waste charge and more affordable housing — but not a rate freeze.
Local footy club delivers magic for John Guthrie’s final days
When stage four cancer ravaged John Guthrie’s life and body, there was just one place he wanted to be — his beloved local footy club. And boy, did the Narre Warren Magpies put on a fitting final send off.
Musician arrested for a fourth time over alleged property fraud
An accused prolific property scam artist has been arrested for a fourth time after allegedly fleecing another victim while on bail as part of his shonky $21m venture.
Police horses ‘preened and pampered’ after violent protests
Police horses are being preened and pampered by mounted branch officers after being targeted by violent protesters outside the Land Forces expo….
Arrest over alleged property fraud
Craig Heath was arrested on Friday over alleged property fraud
Paris athletes get warm reception in chilly Melbourne
Hundreds of fans have turned up to welcome home Victoria’s Olympic and Paralympic stars.
Meet the special working dogs protecting Victoria’s wildlife
Conservation detection dogs play a critical role in protecting Victoria’s wildlife and environment. These are some of the hardworking pups putting their nose to the grindstone.
‘Shame on you’: Protest groups turn on each other after Land Forces rallies
A major anti-war crew has declared “enough is enough” as factions emerge between two of the largest protest groups after the disastrous Land Forces rallies.
‘Exposing the injustice’: Inside the daring plan to relaunch floating nightclub
The team behind controversial floating nightclub ATET has been locked in a multimillion-dollar legal battle with Melbourne City Council since it was shut down last year. Now, it has launched a bid to revive the venue.
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