Politics
Labor candidate begins campaign to claw back Melbourne from Greens
Kensington resident and former journalist Rebecca Thistleton will attempt to unseat Greens incumbent Ellen Sandell and wrestle the seat of Melbourne back into Labor hands at the November state election.
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Little fighter beats the odds
Six-year-old Frankie is a true fighter. Born with end-stage kidney disease, she had no function in one kidney and only eight per cent in the other, meaning she struggled with several health concerns in her early years.
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Copper theft in East Melbourne
Melbourne Tasking Unit officers are appealing for public assistance after $20,000 worth of copper was stolen from a building site in East Melbourne last month.
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A long-awaited Tuscany dream comes into fruition
Business owner of Tuscany Cafe, Sergio Lollini always dreamed of opening a coffee shop, so when a space in Queen Victoria Market became available he did not even hesitate to make it his.
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Metro Tunnel digs prove Melbourne’s historical love of coffee
An Australia-first discovery as part of Metro Tunnel Project works has revealed the city’s famed coffee culture is decades older than first thought – as far back as the Victorian gold rush.
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Kills off the talent too early
There’s a lot of discussion in Chris Womersley’s new novel The Diplomat about what makes a work of art.
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Oscar Oesar: man of mystery
In 1946 Oscar Oeser, like many men who had fought in World War II, migrated to Australia. His arrival had already been announced in an article published in The Age on November 24, 1945.
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Rotary marks Nelson Mandela Day with youth summit
Nelson Mandela International Day, established by the United Nations, was celebrated on July 18. Mandela Day is a global call to action that celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world, and the ability to make an impact.
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Nobel Prize winner treasures living in Parkville
Parkville resident Professor Peter Doherty is one of 15 Australian members in the very exclusive global club of Nobel Laureates.
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Melbourne Zoo residents keep cosy through winter
As Melburnians shiver through the coldest months of the year, some of Melbourne Zoo’s quirkiest residents have taken a novel approach to beating the winter chill.
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Still Sacred and Golden: A reminder of the true gold
Defence audit flags Carlton training depot for sale as local housing push gathers pace
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