Fitzroy

Yarra Mayor Stephen Jolly giving evidence at the hearing on Tuesday.

Public housing

Public housing tower demolition plan is ‘ethnic cleansing’, says mayor

Yarra Mayor Stephen Jolly has slammed the state’s plan to demolish Melbourne’s public housing towers as a land grab and threatened street resistance in explosive inquiry testimony.

3 days ago
Rachael Dexter

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Review
Cutler

‘Ordering a burger here seems weird’: Our critic reviews Cutler’s flexible new menu

The restaurant formerly known as Cutler and Co. switches from pricey degustation dining to a more casual format.

July 22, 2025
Besha Rodell

Review
Bar Liberty

‘Melbourne wine bar’ has become its own genre, but this decade-old spot breaks the mould

Push past the orthodoxies at Fitzroy’s Bar Liberty, where spirit infuses everything from the playlists to the legacy of cheesy, peppery dishes.

July 20, 2025
Dani Valent

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Obanzai Mama

Obanzai Mama

For Kyoto home-style ‘grandma food’ and make-your-own bento boxes.

July 16, 2025
Emma Breheny

Jeremy Desmier auctions 124 Coppin Street, Richmond.

Auctions

First home buyers beat six others to pay $1m for Richmond terrace

An attractive price guide tempted seven bidders to try their luck at auction on Saturday. Agents say the home’s liveability, and its location inspired spirited bidding.

July 5, 2025
Jim Malo

The ‘Lamington Warehouse’ auction on Saturday.

Auctions

Young couple pay $1m for quirky ‘Lamington Warehouse’ flat

The buyers beat two other bidders for the inner-north apartment, which was redesigned by Melbourne architects Rexroth Mannasmann Collective.

June 21, 2025
Caroline Zielinski

Victoria residential property

The 10 best homes for sale in Victoria right now

A Grand Designs-featured rural retreat is among the best houses for sale in the state this week, as well as inner-city retreats and leafy family homes.