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What does the future hold for Melbourne? Readers have their views.

Mirik Milan says nighttime in cities is seen as a blight of “mischief and mayhem”. His vision transformed Amsterdam’s outskirts – and it could do the same for Melbourne.

Police said the 40-year-old senior constable was also charged with accessing police information without authorisation.

As Melbourne prepares to become Australia’s largest city, The Age held the inaugural Melbourne Assembly - a three-day public forum bringing together industry leaders, key decision-makers, and the community to shape our city’s future.

Steven Frederick Johnson, 74, was in a dispute with Warrnambool man Christopher Jarvis over unpaid rent when Jarvis vanished.

Elves, dragon eggs and medieval combat – it’s all in a weekend’s work for the LARPers of DrachenFest.

The bodies of a 38-year-old woman and the girl were found outside an apartment building in Box Hill on Thursday.

From catching flying fruit on the campaign trail to board level racecourse politics, the PR powerhouse holds back little over lunch.

Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz.

First, Andrew Hastie was called a “traitor”, then a One Nation video mocked Jacqui Lambie’s vaginal prolapse, but Bluey in the back catalogue is getting the attention now.

The sale of a $9.5 million property in the Byron Bay hinterland has fallen over, and residents are sure there’s only one real estate baron who could afford to walk away.

Detectives said the woman and primary-school-aged child could not be revived and died at the scene.

Readers take aim at the conduct of parliamentarians.

Traders and advocates at the Queen Victoria Market say the cultural icon is at risk. Management say it is thriving. Both can’t be right.

A private security firm contracted by the AFL to oversee Marvel Stadium has been place into liquidation, owing almost $2 million in tax and facing claims that hundreds of staff were underpaid.

Traders and advocates at the Queen Victoria Market say the cultural icon is at risk. Management say it is thriving. Both can’t be right.

A private security firm contracted by the AFL to oversee Marvel Stadium has been place into liquidation, owing almost $2 million in tax and facing claims that hundreds of staff were underpaid.

The respected journalist told the broadcaster she won’t return to the breakfast show she co-hosted with Bob Murphy.

As locals continue to grapple with the violent attack on Helen Haines, towns across north-east Victoria are turning to an iconic Australian bird to show solidarity.

Rogue waste operators are tricking Melbourne landowners into leasing acreage, dumping industrial waste, and fleeing before regulators can intervene.

The former pilot is applying for bail while he awaits trial for the murder of camper Carol Clay.

Two attempted firebombings on a cafe near the shadow police minister’s office has police hopping mad.

While Ben Carroll said Labor’s proposal is about “being a disruptor” to the exclusive housing market, Jess Wilson told Melbourne Assembly she is sceptical.

Former MP addressed the crowd who gathered on Wednesday night in a show of community support for Haines.

The alleged attack on Helen Haines has prompted readers to reflect on behaviour in parliament and outside of it.

Anyone who has read the book or seen the movie knows that the story of Patrick Bateman, handsome investment banker and serial murderer, requires a lot of blood.

On day three of The Age’s Melbourne Assembly civic forum, experts and industry leaders debated critical issues for sport and the arts, and our city’s health and wellbeing.

The man accused of deliberately running down Helen Haines spoke of living with chronic pain as well as suicidal ideation and stays in psychiatric facilities.

Carrie Bickmore has fought back tears while calling time on her Carrie & Tommy national drive radio show with Tommy Little.

Victoria Racing Club chief executive Kylie Rogers issues a warning about the future of major events as Ben Carroll, Jess Wilson make election pledges at The Age’s landmark civic forum.

Follow live as we bring you the news from The Age’s landmark civic forum on the future of Melbourne.

The quick-thinking first responders who rushed to the MP’s aid reveal the generous words she shared with them as they fought to save her.

The quick-thinking first responders who rushed to the MP’s aid reveal the generous words she shared with them as they fought to save her.

It is labour-intensive and, in reality, like trying to stop a river with a tea-strainer. How police try to identify the obsessed who have the potential to become violent.

The Victorian opposition leader tells Melbourne Assembly the Coalition will deliver a better city and state by reducing debt.

Brendan Nugent has appeared briefly in court as detectives continue to probe possible motivations behind his alleged attack on Helen Haines.

Follow live as we bring you the news from The Age’s landmark civic forum on the future of Melbourne.

Chief executive Alison Leighton highlights initiatives to make the city greener.

Bupa's chief health officer discusses the need for programs for an active population.

There has been an outpouring of sadness, anger and support in Wangaratta following the attack on Helen Haines.

Premier Ben Carroll has admitted to forgetting to pay for his petrol before driving off from a service station, but says the slip-up shows politicians are “human beings”.

The world-leading urbanist explains the idea which he says improves the quality of life.

Premier Ben Carroll says the Victorian state election is the most important in a generation due to the rise of One Nation.

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll admits driving away without paying for petrol.

Victoria's premier makes an election pledge at Melbourne Assembly.

Follow live as we bring you the news from The Age’s landmark civic forum on the future of Melbourne.

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors.

Premier Ben Carroll will announce 25,000 new homes will be built for first-time buyers, with the proposed sites spanning Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Latrobe.

The state opposition has promised a $578-million-dollar windfall from the sale of the Melbourne Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market should it win November’s election.

Police revealed Nugent is facing three charges and is being held to appear at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.