St Kilda
Why the beach wars are hotter than ever this summer
From cabanas to jet-skis, off-leash dogs and loud music, it seems everybody has an opinion on beach behaviour. With soaring beach visitor numbers, experts say we are facing a known phenomenon: the “tragedy of the commons”.
- Sophie Aubrey
Latest
Almost 13 years after Robert’s death, jet-skis are still a danger at Melbourne’s beaches
As the weather heats up, videos circulate on social media of close encounters between swimmers and jet-skiers. Melbourne councils and community groups worry it will take another tragedy for the laws to change.
- Rachael Dexter
- Opinion
- City life
Beware the dangers of St Kilda’s penguin ‘experience’
Crowds ignore cries of “NO flash photos!” Camera flashes damage birds’ eyes. More damage can be done poking a selfie-stick down a burrow. This happened often.
- Alan Attwood
- Exclusive
- City life
Fee flip follows flap over $24 slug to see St Kilda penguins
Viewing the little penguins at the pier will remain free after the state government dumped a move to charge visitors $24 each to see them.
- Cara Waters
- Review
- Flavours of Syria
Flavours of Syria
Soulful cafe in a laneway location as colourful as what’s on your plate.
- Review
- Cicciolina
Cicciolina
Cicciolina has bohemian swagger in spades, personable floor staff and a menu geared to what the people want.
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