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The site of the Kew Recreation Centre construction collapse on October 20, 2022.

The warning sign about Chinese steel before Kew pool roof collapse

Independent testing raised “inconsistencies” with the steel meeting Australian standards before the $73 million building fell down during construction, a court has heard.

  • Grant McArthur

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Services suspended: RSL Victoria has closed the doors of Kew RSL in Cotham Road for 12 months.

Century-old Kew RSL ordered to close over ‘failures in supporting veterans’

Kew RSL had provided ‘incomplete and unsatisfactory responses’ to concerns RSL Victoria raised, the organisation said.

  • Carolyn Webb
Sign of the times: The Leo’s sign in Princess Street, Kew.

Beloved gourmet supermarkets in Kew and Heidelberg to close

“It’s just very sad,” said one shopper in response to the news.

  • Carolyn Webb and Simon Johanson
David Syme’s mausoleum at Kew cemetery.

How a Melbourne newspaper tycoon ended up buried in an Egyptian tomb

The imposing Kew mausoleum, with its tall columns, stone pythons and scarabs, was built for an Egyptophile with a penchant for seances.

  • Cara Waters
Pancakes with butter, blueberry compote and maple syrup.

Arthur’s MilkBar

Marcus Bontempelli’s American-style diner serving Aussie cafe staples.

  • Emma Breheny
5 Tregarron Avenue, Kew.

Kew vendor loses money on $5.78 million auction sale

A five-bedroom family home went to auction on Saturday and sold for less than it last did in 2022.

  • Shona Hendley
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The McDonaldd’s drive-through in Kew and the surrounding houses.

Burghers of Kew v Macca’s burgers: 24-hour drive-through plan on the nose

Neighbouring Kew residents are taking on the fast food giant, fearing further disruption to their lives.

  • Tom Cowie
Sayo Leahy has started a movement she is calling “Only Cans (and bottles)“.

‘I wouldn’t be alive without this rubbish’: The rapidly growing scheme that has Victorians cashing in

For the truly dedicated, earning a “bincome” from the state’s Container Deposit Scheme is paying off nicely.

  • Rachael Dexter
Mister Bianco’s saffron spaghettini with prawns, lemon butter and bottarga.
Critics' Pick

Mister Bianco

Warm, modern address serving crowd-pleasing plates.

Persian-style kebabs at AliQapu.
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AliQapu

Time warp of old-school hospitality in a palatial dining room.

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