Kensington
Pressure builds in East-West link spat
Richard Willingham and Henrietta Cook Political posturing over the controversial $8 billion East West Tunnel continues to build, with Liberal candidates from Melbourne's east using the plan to attack federal Labor.
'Compromising photos': Treasurer's budget quip
Deborah Gough With so much money going to transport in the state budget, the Treasurer says there must be compromising photographs of him somewhere.
Telstra mobile services down
Stephen Cauchi Telstra's mobile network is down in central Melbourne and the inner suburbs.
Boost for rail tunnel
Josh Gordon and Adam Carey The Gillard government is expected to announce funding for Melbourne's $9 billion metro rail tunnel, placing it at odds with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, who has said he will back the east-west...
Abbott comment throws doubt on rail, road funding
Josh Gordon Premier vows to pursue Commonwealth cash for Victoria's $9 billion Metro rail tunnel.
Airport rail link essential: state study
Farrah Tomazin Transport experts say airport link not feasible unless proposed rail tunnel is built first.
Major rail projects expected in 20 years
Deborah Gough An inner metropolitan rail tunnel is the linchpin for Melbourne’s rail growth and without it other network expansions would be impossible, the state’s public transport chief says.
One dead, another injured in mystery shootings
Stephen Cauchi Two mysterious shootings - one fatal - have occurred in Melbourne in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Sanctions hit rogue aged care facilities
Cameron Houston The federal government has suspended funding and imposed a range of sanctions against several Melbourne retirement homes that were found to have compromised the welfare of elderly residents.
Chef splashes $5 million on famous mansion
Chris Vedelago Celebrity chef Shannon Bennett has spent up to $5 million to buy one of South Yarra's most famous Victorian mansions.
Victoria Police settle racial harassment case
Vince Chadwick Victoria Police has promised to investigate how it deals with ethnic groups after it settled a civil case over racial profiling of Afro-Australian men.
Police likelier to stop Africans
Vince Chadwick and Jane Lee Young men of African origin are more than twice as likely to be stopped, searched.
Growing demand spawns Victoria's first midwife clinic
Deborah Gough Women are flocking to private midwives to gain access to cheaper services under Medicare, and the demand has led to Victoria's first midwife clinic.
Private mix 'may not help estate'
Henrietta Cook An independent report commissioned by the Department of Human Services questions whether the Kensington public housing estate redevelopment - which is considered a model for other estate renewal...
Webb's World
Melbourne hunts prawns and fish in festive frenzy
Carolyn Webb Christmas Eve is the biggest day of the year for the Queen Victoria Market's seafood hall.
City to airport rail tunnel option
Farrah Tomazin New train tunnel from the CBD to Tullamarine is being considered as part of a long-awaited rail link to Melbourne Airport.
Babysitter to stand trial over manslaughter charge
Mark Russell Magistrate finds Ketapat Jenkins has a case to answer over death of baby Chloe Murphy.
Baillieu's transport report card: solid, but uninspiring
Adam Carey It is an accepted part of the narrative of the 2010 election that Melburnians' festering gripes about transport helped propel Ted Baillieu to a surprise win.
Mother: 'I never did anything to my daughter'
Mark Russell The mother of baby police claim died after being shaken by babysitter, denies killing her daughter.
