14 h. ago The light rail was great – until it opened their backyards to the world

No fence appears tall enough to screen the vehicles that run past this once-quiet suburban street.

Politics

30 h. ago Timelines for swath of Victorian construction projects blow out

From renewing roads and rail lines to building housing, a string of construction projects across the state have been hit by delays as the sector struggles with higher costs and labour shortages.

Politics

3 d. ago Undertaker ran a ‘backyard operation’ where up to 20 bodies were laid out at a time

Funeral director Peter Tziotzis claims he was unfairly portrayed as evil and cold-hearted, but a lawyer has argued he is habitually dishonest.

Politics

5 d. ago Rioli’s Showdown fate to be decided on Tuesday, Port ‘incredibly angry’, AFL probes alleged threats

The AFL is considering re-opening its investigation into Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli, after two more allegations of threatening behaviour came to light.

Events

5 d. ago Bassendean mum accused of starting $300,000 house fire while trying to light drugs

The court was told a man received burns to 30 per cent of his body after a “homemade candle” was dropped on him in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Events

5 d. ago Big enough for 30,000 elephants, major Sydney metro station reaches milestone

Australia’s largest underground rail cavern has been scraped from tonnes of sandstone beneath Sydney’s city centre.

Politics

6 d. ago Dutton tried to make my people political footballs. Australians chose not to play

The former opposition leader appeared to assume that because the country rejected the Voice to parliament, he had a green light to keep attacking Aboriginal people.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Gateway to Mars’: Elon Musk gets green light to create his own city

Elon Musk may have his sights set on Mars, but for the time being the billionaire is building an empire closer to home.

Technology

6 d. ago Judge questions whether teen driver in Nick Campo crash felt pressured to speed to club

The teenager was clocked reaching speeds of 133km/h in a 70km/h zone and running a red light before rolling and crashing his Toyota Hilux last year.

Events

6 d. ago Jacinta Allan is either delusional or dogged by claiming election was a mandate for SRL

The premier’s press conference at a dusty Suburban Rail Loop construction site encapsulated the battle raging between her supporters and detractors over the meaning of Saturday’s result.

Politics

7 d. ago Questions remain for judge as driver in crash that killed Nick Campo learns fate

The teenager was clocked reaching speeds of 133km/h in a 70km/h zone and running a red light before rolling and crashing his Toyota Hilux last year.

Events

7 d. ago ‘Destroyed every bit of trust I had’: WA teacher lifts lid on education emergency

A WA high school teacher says it’s a huge problem, and that his personal experience with the system might shed a light on how things got so bad.

Society

1 week ago Sydney Opera House celebrates work of late artist with a kiss of light

A tribute to David McDiarmid, artist and HIV/AIDS activist, will illuminate the Sydney Opera House sails for Vivid Sydney.

Society

1 week ago Star Liberal candidate ‘forgot’ he was once a member of the ALP

Benson Saulo was accused of party-hopping after his stint with the Greens came to light, and now it turns out he had a forgettable affinity with Labor.

Politics

1 week ago Brisbane River ‘lifestyle precinct’ finally given the green light

After a decade of planning, the transformation of an old Defence Force site can finally begin after Brisbane City Council gave its tick of approval.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Jumping out of their skins’: Joy for African choir over visa backflip

An eleventh-hour change of heart from immigration officials gives the green light to Ugandan and Kenyan performers.

Politics

2 w. ago Gardiners Creek is a rare slice of urban bush. The government wants to build 20

Locals and councils have raised concerns that plans for the Suburban Rail Loop will cause a loss of sunlight and impact wildlife in the suburban sanctuary.

Politics

2 w. ago As the Suburban Rail Loop drives up rents, this affordable health clinic could become homeless

Policies aimed at better public transport and more housing in Box Hill could have the perverse effect of forcing out a not-for-profit clinic that provides health services to the same, fast-growing population.

Politics

2 w. ago Charity and empathy are beacons of light in a world gone mad

After reading his article I am compelled to say, “Thank God for good men such as Tim Costello.”

Politics

2 w. ago Melbourne roads to cop tripling of trucks as rail freight plans flounder

Melbourne’s port is handling a national record volume of shipping containers, but not a single one has been transported by rail.

Politics