Melbourne news

Exterminators say demand for their services is declining as businesses cut back on spending, leading to an increase in rats, and unsafe baiting practices.

How a debate about an “ugly duckling” South Yarra apartment building set off an unusually fiery City of Melbourne meeting over the secretive flow of campaign cash.

How a debate about an “ugly duckling” South Yarra apartment building set off an unusually fiery City of Melbourne meeting over the secretive flow of campaign cash.

How a debate about an “ugly duckling” South Yarra apartment building set off an unusually fiery City of Melbourne meeting over the secretive flow of campaign cash.

Perched on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD, Carlton has risen and fallen with the city’s fortunes. After the gangland war, it is forging a new path.

Industry insiders are concerned about a relationship between a union boss under police investigation and a Multiplex executive who advises the Allan government.

In June nearly half of the current City of Melbourne councillors had to recuse themselves from a planning matter due to a conflict of interest from receiving political donations.

The level of excitement over the achievements of young women should prompt reflection –and action – from local sporting codes.

Health unions have been advocating hospital amalgamations for years to improve patient care. They say Victoria made a mistake.

A man is facing jail time as the only person charged over a melee that broke out when he asked 20 neo-Nazi’s to leave a Thornbury venue.

Dedicated on-street parking bays, restrictions on nighttime rides and fine increases are in the plan to combat complaints about e-scooters.

Police slowly approach, then the car roars to life, racing away from us at speeds of up to 140km/h. Police know the driver, 16, is one of their five most active offenders.