Abbotsford
The wall, and why it collapsed
Royce Millar and Deborah Gough A sign spruiking the latest mega-development for the landmark CUB site on Swanston Street appears to have been a key factor in the collapse of the wall that killed three passers-by last week.
Police nab drink drivers on Australia Day spree
Chris Hingston An English tourist had his car impounded on Australia Day, after allegedly driving 67km/hour above the speed limit while drunk.
When a squeeze of ketchup says behold the sauce
John Silvester It is the chance of a lifetime - to explore the super secret security network inside the MCG on the biggest day of the Test calendar - Boxing Day.
The Lentil messiah or just a very naughty boy?
Karl Quinn For this activist entrepreneur, ownership is more about actions than possessions, says Karl Quinn.
Building rules to protect Yarra and Maribyrnong
Farrah Tomazin All new properties along the Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers will be subjected to mandatory height limits and environmental controls.
CUB workers strike over brewery safety
Clay Lucas Workers at Carlton and United Breweries have gone on strike because of concerns over safety at the beer giant's Abbotsford brewery.
In the late night hours, strangers lament a life lost
John Elder The sign in the window of Bar Etiquette says: ‘‘Good drinks. Be nice.’’
Fintastic! Fresh idea to help fish scale new heights
Carolyn Webb A dramatic new fishway will enable some fish species to swim upstream at Dights Falls, Abbotsford, for the first time in decades.
Project bridges missing bike link
Adam Carey More than $250,000 allocated to build a new bridge across the Yarra River in Abbotsford.
Tumbling prices lure house buyers back to market
Chris Vedelago Falling property prices, ironically, are proving to be a boon for vendors in Melbourne's inner north and east, as buyers are lured back into the auction market in the hope of scoring a bargain.
Townhouse plans spark fears for Yarra
Jason Dowling Plans to build three luxury townhouses metres from the Yarra River on a picturesque spot in Hawthorn have angered local residents, councils and Melbourne Water, with many concerned it could set a...
What price a home?
Ian Munro A looming overhaul of public housing could mean higher rents and less security for tenants.
Myer heist accused charged with a string of offences
Adrian Lowe Two men charged with an armed robbery at Myer's Bourke Street store on Saturday are also accused of committing a series of burglaries in several Melbourne suburbs.
Suspicious substance sparks evacuation - but likely harmless
Jane Holroyd About 50 people have been evacuated from a business in Melbourne's inner east this morning, with at least one person treated by paramedics.
Brewery to cut 33 jobs
Madeleine Heffernan Thirty-three jobs will go at the CUB brewery in Abbotsford by October, amid difficult times for beer companies.
Riders keep pushing for Yarra's missing link
Adam Cooper Cyclists urge Baillieu to fulfil year-old promise and build bridge on popular bike route.
Sitcom twist in murder trial
Andrea Petrie A man on trial for murdering a friend he owed more than $180,000, falsely claimed a television production company was interested in buying a sitcom he was writing, a court has heard.
Baillieu put under the pump on cycling budget
Adam Cooper Connecting gaps in Melbourne cycling network crucial to become 'bike city', say riding groups.
Cycling groups push for a better biking city
Adam Cooper Cycling advocates compile a wishlist in the push to make Melbourne a better biking city.
Man hurt as another police chase ends in crash
Nino Bucci The third serious police pursuit this month has left a man fighting for his life in hospital.
