How Brighton became the unexpected ground zero for Melbourne’s housing debate
Brighton’s tranquillity is derided by outsiders and beloved by locals. But it all fades when one topic of conversation comes up.
- by Tom Cowie
Latest
Raygun after dark? Olympian meme machine to headline News Corp diversity event
The viral breakdancer’s post-Olympic career heads to Holt Street.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Tom Cowie
Where Labor got ‘slaughtered’, regions lurch right, a teal wave: Deciphering Victoria’s council results
After weeks of voting and more weeks of counting, Victoria now has a fresh set of newly elected councils. Digging into the data reveals some surprising outcomes.
- by Tom Cowie and Rachael Dexter
Victorian council election results 2024 LIVE updates: Suspected postal vote tampering in council elections
All the updates on the results in Victoria’s local government elections.
- by Rachael Dexter, Tom Cowie, Adam Carey, Sophie Aubrey, Benjamin Preiss, Patrick Hatch and Cara Waters
‘Far too long’: Fears it will take years to resolve Melbourne council vote scandal
The state’s electoral commissioner said there had been suspected postal-vote tampering in two wards – one in Knox council and the other in Whittlesea – with some voters lodging multiple ballots by mail.
- by Rachael Dexter, Tom Cowie and Rachel Eddie
Votes have been counted in local elections. Here are your councillors
Use our interactive to find out who was elected in each ward of your council across Greater Melbourne.
- by Rachael Dexter and Tom Cowie
Analysis
Victorian council elections
Down and out in Yarra, but Greens offset heartland losses
This year’s council elections were always going to cast a spotlight on the Greens’ performance. The results show something of a mixed bag for the progressive party.
- by Rachael Dexter and Tom Cowie
One man, two ex-wives and the $50m sushi sale that changed everything
The trio helped make sushi an Aussie lunchtime staple – so how did their intertwined personal and business relations end up frayed – and in court?
- by Tom Cowie and Stephen Brook
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Victorian council elections
‘The best days of the city are ahead’: Nick Reece wins race to be Melbourne lord mayor
Reece recorded 61.5 per cent of the vote after the distribution of preferences, comfortably beating Greens candidate Roxane Ingleton with 38.5 per cent.
- by Rachael Dexter and Tom Cowie
The historical planning quirk that means only single dwellings are allowed in this suburb
One of Melbourne’s biggest suburbs is preserved in amber-coloured brick, with a focus on family, pride and an easy way of identifying an interloper.
- by Tom Cowie
Who’s behind ‘Greens Info’, the attack ad linked to a state-owned house?
Mystery surrounds a cashed-up anti-Greens attack outfit called “Greens Info” which lists its address in a most unexpected place.
- by Rachael Dexter and Tom Cowie
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