‘He didn’t deserve that’: Family of man killed by car on footpath mourn ‘senseless’ death
The family of retiree John Bato, who was killed when a car mounted the footpath and struck him while he was walking in Epping, have paid tribute to a “loving brother” and “really kind man”.
- by Brittany Busch, Gemma Grant and Roy Ward
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‘Flipping mad’: Charges laid over Kew Recreation Centre roof collapse
WorkSafe Victoria is pursuing two construction companies in court following a lengthy investigation into the collapse, as locals demand answers from council on project delays.
- by Brittany Busch
The Melbourne neighbourhood where one in three units sells at a loss
This is the puzzle at the heart of Melbourne’s housing affordability crisis: property prices have soared over the long term, but not for all properties.
- by Elizabeth Redman and Brittany Busch
Melbourne’s ‘Little Athens’ loses another slice of its history
The departure of International Cakes highlights change in the Lonsdale Street precinct.
- by Brittany Busch
From Smellbourne to Softwood: The small but enduring suburb of Spotswood
The inner-west neighbourhood has a tiny population but it has claims to fame: It is the birthplace of Melbourne’s modern sewage system and the subject of a movie starring Oscar-winners Russell Crowe and Anthony Hopkins.
- by Brittany Busch
New Melbourne cardinal says his appointment could be a message from Pope to Putin
Cardinal-designate, Melbourne-based Mykola Bychok, says he was so surprised at news of his appointment that he initially thought it was a joke.
- by Brittany Busch
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Catholic church
Pope Francis taps Melbourne bishop to be one of 21 new Catholic cardinals
The nomination of 44-year-old Bishop Mykola Bychok of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church is also seen as sending a subtle political message as Russia’s war grinds on.
- by Brittany Busch
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World markets
Iron ore miners lift sharemarket to record high
Miners pushed the Australian sharemarket to a record high after China announced a slew of stimulus measures last week.
- by Brittany Busch
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World markets
Miners push ASX to record close after Fed unleashes jumbo rate cut
The Australian sharemarket broke successive records on Thursday after the Federal Reserve issued a whopper 0.5 percentage point interest rate cut.
- by Brittany Busch
‘I want to take risks while I can’: What young investors are betting on
Two investment options have been surging in anticipation of lower interest rates, but each attracts very different investors.
- by Brittany Busch
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World markets
ASX closes at record high as banks and gold stocks rally
The ASX gained on Monday amid expectations of an interest rate cut from the United States Federal Reserve later this week.
- by Brittany Busch
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