The City of Melbourne is putting an end to e-scooter hire in the CBD, but the mayors of Darebin, Moonee Valley and Merri-bek are teaming up to create an inner-north zone for share hire vehicles.
'I felt like I was in Willy Wonka': Frida Deguise's wild ride to making donuts great again
Frida Deguise has always loved food, and cooking, but when the demands of hospitality life pile up she leaves her chef training behind. Two decades on, a bite at Iftar led her down a path that changes everything.
Photo shows Frida Deguise smiling to the camera. Behind her are frosted donuts against a yellow and pink background.Sexual offences keep on occurring at Merri Creek
Years after a brutal Merri Creek assault, Melbourne women fear not enough has changed. Four separate offences in the area have been reported this year.
Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 7 seconds.'This keeps on happening': Years after women marched to reclaim this creek, they fear nothing has changed
Three years since women marched to reclaim Melbourne's Merri Creek trail following a brutal sexual assault, ongoing harassment is prompting concerns that not enough has changed.
Photo shows Three women run close to each other down a nature trail, a green footbridge is in the background.Our chicken coop cost $0 to build. Here's how we pulled it off
About five years ago, Jessamy decided she needed a new coop to house her five chickens. Here's how she built one for $0.
Photo shows Jessamy Miller kneels down next to four chickens; two white, one spotted white and black and one black, in a leafy garden.Watchdog says former Labor minister 'improperly' lobbied for developer
IBAC finds Theo Theophanous lobbied on behalf of a Chinese-backed development consortium that donated to his daughter's election campaign.
Photo shows Theo Theophanous speaks to the media outside his home while his wife Rita Theophanous looks on'The whole thing cost $5': The simple tool that helps my kid through stressful moments
I've started writing little books that explain stressful upcoming scenarios, how my toddler might feel, and how the situation might unfold — and the experts say I'm onto something.
Photo shows Toddler reading homemade bookVictorian Labor confirms 53rd lower house seat, bringing it closer to recreating 2018 'Danslide'
Labor could have as many seats in the Victorian lower house as it did in the 2018 "Danslide" election, with its victory in Northcote taking the party to 53 MPs in the legislative assembly.
Photo shows Daniel Andrews pumps his fists in the air as he claims victory in the Victorian election. He is surrounded by his familyMan charged with murder after woman's body found in garage in Melbourne's inner north
A 52-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman's body was found at a home in Melbourne's inner north on Wednesday night.
Photo shows Forensic examiners in a garage, wearing protective clothing.As counting continues in Victoria's state election, one race is separated by just five votes
The number of votes separating some candidates can be tallied on one hand as election counting continues in five lower house seats.
Photo shows A woman and child stand at a polling station.John Pesutto clinches Hawthorn victory, paving way for Victorian Liberal leadership bid
Mr Pesutto is roughly 1,000 votes ahead of teal independent Melissa Lowe, as the former shadow attorney-general prepares for a tilt at the party leadership.
Photo shows A composite image of John Pesutto and Melissa Lowe'Very close' race emerges in Preston as independent pulls ahead of Greens to challenge Labor
Around half a dozen Victorian lower house seats remain too close to call, as a tight count in Melbourne's north could put an independent challenger in striking distance of a seat in Labor's heartland.
Photo shows Gaetano dressed in orange stands in a swimming centre.Why Victoria's leaders might be trying to 'minimise contact' with the public ahead of the election
In the final few weeks of campaigning, the two men vying to be Victoria's premier have been zig-zagging across the state. Where they've visited could offer some clues into how they think things might be shaping up in the final stretch.
Photo shows A map shows blue and red and purple shaded seats.Victorian Electoral Commission limits campaigners at Melbourne booth over 'poor behaviour'
The electoral commission limits the number of campaigners allowed at a pre-polling booth in Melbourne's north-west over concerns about poor behaviour and intimidation.
Photo shows People hand out flyers at a polling booth.Council removal of Labor billboards in Northcote sparks Supreme Court action
An inner-city Melbourne council is temporarily ordered not to take down any political signage in a key battleground seat just days out from the Victorian state election. The Greens deny any involvement, accusing Labor of "misleading characterisations".
Photo shows A man stands with a red-font and coloured billboard for Kat Theophanous.Tears, laughter and love as crowds farewell 'king of theatre' Uncle Jack Charles
The nation farewells legendary Aboriginal actor Uncle Jack Charles, with mourners paying tribute to the late 79-year-old's strength, wisdom and cheeky sense of humour.
Photo shows A black hearse with an Aboriginal flag on the side.In sharing his story, Uncle Jack Charles opened Australia's eyes to wider truths
As Australians mourn the loss of an acting legend, those close to the 79-year-old Aboriginal actor say his legacy of love, warmth and truth-telling will endure.
Photo shows Uncle Jack Charles looks thoughtful, standing in gentle light.Melbourne golf course enjoyed by walkers during lockdown won't be opened to the public, council decides
City of Darebin councillors vote to preserve golfers' access to the Northcote course, after a community campaign backed a timeshare arrangement to allow greater public access to the picturesque slice of land in Melbourne's inner north.
Photo shows People at a golf course.Fairbridge abuse survivors were promised redress a year ago, so why is Claire still waiting?
UK child migrant Claire Emanuel was just five years old when she was separated from family under the promise of a better life at one of Australia's most notorious institutions. She's still waiting for justice.
Photo shows A woman in her early 60's with blonde hair has a serious expression, it's a portrait shot.A fair way? Golfers and non-golfers to share council land in Melbourne's inner-north
Golfers could be forced to finish their rounds at Northcote Golf Course by 3pm each day when the green space will switch to public parkland.
Photo shows People at a golf course.Parents sue Melbourne school for expelling son after he was allegedly bullied, threatened at knifepoint
Parade College claims the boy's parents made a relationship with the school "untenable" by accusing college staff of incompetence.
Photo shows A boy writes with a pencil in a classroom.