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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.