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Are buses the solution to Melbourne’s missing link?

Melbourne’s public transport system is something to be proud of, but it doesn’t take long to spot one of the long-standing problems.

The evolution of a suburb

When the metropolis of Marvellous Melbourne was being developed in the 1800s, it followed the Motherland’s hierarchical model of a central business district surrounded by concentric rings of affluent housing, services and servers.

Harold Parsons Memorial

In mid-May I was crossing the wedge of green space on the north-west corner of the intersection of Hoddle St and Wellington Parade/Bridge Rd known as Weedon Reserve.

Melbourne’s horse-drawn cabs

In the late 19th century, the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne were poorly served by public transport.

Seen and unseen: Koorie artists tell their stories through art

A new exhibition showcasing the work of trailblazing First Nations artists from southeast Australia is heading to Melbourne.

The humps are coming!

As I write this, we are hopefully emerging from yet another lockdown. It has been very tough on many people particularly those older residents and their families.

Only three lockdowns to Christmas …

A friend jokingly told me recently “The year is flying by, only three lockdowns to Christmas”.

How are you entertaining yourself during lockdown?

“Long walks, kicking the soccer ball and watching the Olympics.”

A vet for all, within and beyond the walls