52 m. ago ‘Do what you want, LOL’: Boss of collapsed super fund says record keeping was inadequate

First Guardian boss David Anderson told a court that notes on where the fund’s millions were being transferred were not up to standard “by a long shot”.

Events

82 m. ago My suburb has its own unofficial suburb – with a completely different vibe

Those residents prefer to think of themselves as living in a separate suburb that doesn’t officially exist.

Politics

2 h. ago England called this Ashes ‘Everest’. Perhaps that’s why they never got out of base camp

Initially, it seemed that England were emphasising the joy in the journey rather than hyper-focusing on the Ashes. But the old hyper-focus returned with much rhetorical flourish on the eve of their tour, and they lost the series within 11 playing days.

Politics

4 h. ago Public parkland marked as site for private Christian school riles residents

Melbourne’s thousands-strong Assyrian community have been searching for a site to open a school, but the state government’s interjection threatens to pit them against locals.

Culture

5 h. ago Pokies, handouts and membership records: Inside the finances of the AFL’s Victorian clubs

A detailed analysis of club books reveals that it is far from a level playing field in the state of Victoria. From pokies revenue to AFL distributions, this is the financial state of play of the 10 Victorian clubs.

Politics

5 h. ago Allan’s antisemitism plan promises to crack down on social media and boost protest laws

The government has announced a five-point plan to address extremism and combat antisemitism in Victoria in the short and long-term following the Bondi attack.

Politics

8 h. ago Why it was so difficult to give away this heritage property in the heart of Newtown

A non-profit that has just been given a $3.8 million property as its new headquarters is paying it forward – launching a fund to help the victims of the Bondi shootings.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Does somebody have to die?’ Fury over dangerous roundabout that gave grandma two black eyes

Vehicles zoom around this “dangerous” roundabout every 2.6 seconds, prompting fed-up locals to demand a safe place to cross.

Politics

24 h. ago Friendship and healing come with a cherry on top for a special choir

For years, the residents of Aveo Cherry Tree Grove retirement village have found a second family in their community choir.

Politics

27 h. ago Restaurant empire’s debts to super fund blow out as celebrity chef eyes new backer

Melbourne chef Scott Pickett’s fine-dining restaurants owe the collapsed First Guardian super fund more than $18 million, liquidators have revealed.

Politics

29 h. ago Grief and defiance as Melbourne women gather for Bondi vigil

Dressed in white, a group of Jewish and non-Jewish women gathered to remember the victims of the Bondi shooting one week on.

Politics

30 h. ago Australia’s biggest Hindu temple is slated for Melbourne’s fringe – but a skink could stop it

The $250 million project aims to provide a space for the country’s fastest growing religion, but locals have raised concerns about the influx of visitors.

Politics

36 h. ago More than 200 Victorian public schools urgently need repair. Check if yours is one of them

Records that the Victorian government fought for years to keep secret reveal that one in five of the state’s public schools is in “poor” condition and urgently needs repairs or rebuilding.

Politics

39 h. ago Where you live could add five centimetres to your waistline – but only for some

Research has joined the dots between housing density, disadvantage and obesity, in a study with implications for how we should plan our cities.

Politics

49 h. ago Green light for first apartment block in ‘great design’ high

Some residents in Fitzroy North fear an alarming precedent for the area after fast-tracked complex gained approval.

Politics

51 h. ago New year to bring end in sight for parts of Cross River Rail build

Construction for the major Brisbane rail project has a finish line, but as some parts of the build open next year, its finished stations will sit unused until 2029.

Politics

62 h. ago Bring us blockbusters: Frontrunners emerge for Sydney’s second film studio

The state government has released a key detail as it attempts to attract producers away from the Gold Coast and back to Sydney.

Politics

62 h. ago She helped save the Melbourne Cup, then read on social media that her job was at risk

Dr Grace Forbes is rarely mentioned in the same breath as star former jockey Michelle Payne, but both have had a profound effect on the history of the Melbourne Cup. On Friday, Forbes’ time at Racing Victoria officially came to an end.

Politics

63 h. ago ‘Not possible’: Data centre frenzy threatens to overwhelm Victoria’s power grid

A leading energy expert has warned Victorians’ electricity bills could skyrocket unless the state government acts now.

Events

3 d. ago ‘We’ve been shafted every way possible’: Residents furious after power line promise U

Dozens of power poles were installed during West Gate Tunnel works on the condition they would be temporary. Seven years later, they’re here to stay.

Politics