Richmond
Richmond grassfires disrupt city commute
Stephen Cauchi Trains between East Richmond and Burnley were disrupted by a series of grassfires on Thursday afternoon, resulting in long delays for Glen Waverley, Lilydale and Belgrave passengers.
End of an era for century-old Richmond landmark
Carolyn Webb Dimmeys department store in Richmond is closing on Monday and among shoppers and staff there is a sense of disbelief.
Police to quiz Richmond player over death threat
Richmond player Jake King is being investigated by police for allegedly threatening to kill a Melbourne man and his family.
Junkies to help police North Richmond laneways in bid to ease 'perfect storm' of heroin dealing
Ian Munro and Adam Carey Illicit drug users will be trained to police North Richmond's entrenched drug trade in order to minimise its impact on residents and businesses.
Drug link to Richmond stabbing
A man has been stabbed in an attack on Victoria Street, Richmond this morning.
Bad behaviour spells trouble on city's trains
Stephen Cauchi and Craig Butt Two disturbing examples of train commuters behaving badly in the past week have emerged after being filmed by fellow passengers.
Man hands himself in over glassing at hotel
Thomas O'Byrne It was supposed to be a night of light-hearted drinking and birthday celebrations. Instead, a 23-year-old man had a glass smashed into his face in what police have described as a “callous” attack.
'I dropped him': man charged over baby's death
Nino Bucci A man charged with murdering a baby boy told police he had dropped the child and he hit his head, an out of sessions hearing has heard.
Former AFL player granted bail over shooting charges
Adam Cooper Former AFL player William 'Billy' Nicholls granted bail over charges of shooting two men in separate incidents in Geelong.
More evidence needed on baby's injuries
A child abuse expert will give evidence in the case of a one-year-old boy allegedly murdered by his mother's partner, a Melbourne court has heard.
Police investigate death of baby
Goya Dmytryshchak Police are investigating the death of a baby boy in Melbourne.
AFL player's stalker 'wanted romance'
A Melbourne man who stalked AFL player Alex Rance organised a "gay orgy" at Rance's family home because he could not cope with being rejected, a court has heard.
Jaffles and rissoles do battle against sliders and dogs
Rachel Wells The trend for New York-style eateries - think Mexican food trucks and American dive bars that serve sliders and corn dogs - may not be over just yet, but a new food trend is taking off in Melbourne...
Men attacked by gang in city gardens
Jared Lynch Two violent robberies in Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens have put one man in hospital with a fractured spine and left another with a broken wrist.
Capital Gain
No mobile phone at Crazy John's site
Marc Pallisco The first of two skyscrapers has been unveiled for the Southbank site, which in 2004 late Crazy John founder John Ilhan wanted to replace with a radical high-rise in the shape of a mobile phone.
Pork blamed as drinker gets wrecked
Steve Butcher He drowned his sorrows over a broken relationship at dinner where he ate some dodgy pork and then resorted to a traditional Chinese 'potion' to fix his upset stomach.
Nightmare ride for Metro commuters
Thomas O'Byrne Serious delays have plagued half of Melbourne’s 16 metropolitan rail lines, after a man was killed by a train in the City Loop and a power failure disrupted services.
Tributes as wall claims third life
Kristian Silva and Benjamin Preiss Teenagers Bridget and Alexander Jones, who were killed when a wall collapsed in Swanston Street, were Carlton supporters on their way to meet their father for the Carlton v Richmond AFL game at the...
Hundreds of plants seized in $2m cannabis haul
Jared Lynch Police have seized more than 400 cannabis plants with a street value of about $2 million after uncovering a sophisticated hydroponic set up on Melbourne's eastern fringe.
Claims of racism hit VicSoccer league
Chris Hingston and Jared Lynch A Caulfield North soccer player who says he was spat on and his team verbally abused for being Jewish during a match wants the players responsible banned from the game.
