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A coach containing a group of people in hi-vis vests turned away from Woolworths’ distribution centre in Dandenong South after being blocked by protesters.

At least two health services have asked to be removed from proposed network, saying patient care will suffer.

Thirty years ago, a Herculean community effort led by an unlikely band of campaigners stopped the site from being turned into a block of flats.

Readers discuss Anthony Albanese’s leadership.

Jewish leaders say tolerance for antisemitic campaigns, protest and abuse should have ended months before Friday’s arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue.

Jewish leaders say tolerance for antisemitic campaigns, protest and abuse should have ended months before Friday’s arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue.

Now is the time for leadership at all levels of government and community. To say as one, this is unacceptable.

Oakleigh South Primary School was earmarked for closure, but the passion of a principal has seen it transform into a consistently strong performer. Use our interactive to find the high achievers near you.

Explainer editor Felicity Lewis reveals how her team tackles the questions you want answered – and some you hadn’t thought to ask.

The arson squad is investigating an attack on a synagogue in Melbourne’s inner south-east. Catch up on our coverage for Friday, December 6.

Billionaire Adrian Portelli kept parts of Melbourne awake Thursday night with a party in his penthouse skyscraper apartment, complete with laser light show. 

More than 1000 people – dressed in bright hues at the family’s request – attended “a celebration of life” for the Melbourne 19-year-old at her former high school.

An arson attack at one of Australia’s busiest synagogues sent shockwaves rippling through the Jewish community. Then the politicians and media arrived.

A magistrate said there was a high risk of “catastrophic consequences” if he granted bail to a teenager accused of stockpiling weapons and explosive chemicals.

The Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne’s inner south-east, which was firebombed in the early hours of Friday, is a central meeting point for prayer and study for this ultra-orthodox Jewish group.

In the more robust days, a trip interstate or overseas to grab a crook was a liquid holiday. Which proves one of the iron rules of crime: never get between a detective and a good rort.

The arson squad is investigating a suspected firebombing at one of Australia’s busiest synagogues in the heart of Melbourne’s Jewish community.