VCAT
A hair on the floor, $400 for sticky-tape residue: Inflated landlord bond claims hitting tenants
Over 80 per cent of landlord bond claims before VCAT have been found to be at least in part spurious, according to a new report.
- by Jim Malo
Latest
Circumcision doctor accused of ‘amputation’ fails to have ban lifted amid appeal
One of Hershel Goldman’s newborn patients suffered an “amputation or partial amputation” of his penis, a tribunal heard, while another baby needed a blood transfusion.
- by Henrietta Cook
After an eight-year fight, 12-storey Camberwell tower gets green light
The commercial and residential development will shoot up at Camberwell Junction, a move that could pave the way for more high-rises in the area.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Chemist Warehouse family’s proposed coastal compound draws ire of locals
The billionaire co-founder of the ubiquitous pharmacy chain is facing a battle over plans to build a luxury 16-bed complex with a pool, cinema and tennis court.
- by Tom Cowie
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Planning
‘Watershed moment’: 14-storey tower in Frankston’s ‘Great Wall’ gets green light
A contentious high-rise apartment building, part of Frankston’s “Great Wall” overlooking Port Phillip Bay, has been approved.
- by Benjamin Preiss, Ashleigh McMillan and Lachlan Abbott
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City life
Blocked Brighton townhouses back on the table as planning minister seizes control
A rejected bid to build 84 two-storey townhouses on a former Xavier College campus looks set to go ahead, with the state government taking over control of the development from the council.
- by Rachael Dexter
Yoorrook hits back after government rejects ‘crucial’ Indigenous reforms
The Allan government has sought more time to address major reforms requested by the Yoorrook Justice Commission to child protection, justice and police oversight.
- by Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
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City life
Ping-pong venue under threat as Paddle Battle becomes a war
Owners of Paddle Battle, which combines table tennis with a licensed restaurant and bar, are hoping it’ll open near Melbourne Central this year. That won’t happen without a fight.
- by Cara Waters
Frankston’s future as luxe bayside suburb a distant dream in derelict town centre
Underloved Frankston is having a moment in the sun, with a byelection due in March and big plans brewing for the city centre. But not everyone is happy.
- by Adam Carey
Permit for $4.7m townhouse project likely to flood neighbours comes under scrutiny
Fourteen months ago, 166 Bowen Street in Echuca was submerged by floodwaters. Now, the regional council has granted a planning permit to build 16 townhouses on the flood-prone site.
- by Bianca Hall
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Renting
Thousands of renters unable to access legal help to fight evictions and rent increases
Without more funding, tenancy support services fear some renters are at risk of homelessness or living with malnourishment by copping a rent increase they can’t afford.
- by Broede Carmody
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