News
Bike fine backlash
October 23, 2009 · 1 Comment
By Stephanie Anderson, Ally Press and Tim Wetherell
Cycling advocacy groups have lashed out at Melbourne City Council over fines for cycling through the city’s gardens.
In Depth
Crossing The Line: Jaywalking No More?
October 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Rejoice Melburnians! There’s no such offence as jaywalking, according to Australian Pedestrian Council President Harold Scruby.
But don’t break out the champagne just yet.
While there’s no mention of jaywalking in the 2009 issue of the Australian Road Rules, Mr Scumby said it’s all in the name.
Sport
MCG Car park uproar
October 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By Cambell Klose, Julian Bayard & Tom Hickey.
Yarra Park has long been the site for parking around the MCG, but the City of Yarra Council and local residents now claim the cars are causing significant damage to the area.
Opinion
When the alternative solution is the right choice
October 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By Paige Mason
Nobody takes their health lightly. Every medical decision is scrutinised and involves deep thought and consideration.
That’s why I’ve started seeing a naturopath.
Your Say
Entertainment
Summer Days: Through the kaleidoscope of summer festivals
As some Melburnians continue to recover from last year’s summer music festival season, hosing the inches of mud off the soles of their feet or trying to remember who it was that stole their cheap, imitation sunglasses, it is time to prepare for a repeat onslaught of shuffle dancers and sneaking in bottles of Johnny Walker. [Read the full story]
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Travel
Thailand: beauty at any cost
By Sarah Ashmore
Summer’s coming… You may not have a lot of cash, but you do have one thing on your mind – travel. So jump on the net and find yourself a cheap flight to Thailand. Getting there is the expensive part; the holiday is as cheap and as easy as it comes.
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David Estcourt and Katherine Smyrk examine the controversial protests that took place at Hazelwood power station earlier this year.
By Susan Wilson and Conor Ryan
Same-sex couples in Australia can finally register their relationships with an official ceremony run by a marriage celebrant – but only if they live in Tasmania.
As pressure mounts for the alcopop tax to be used to help combat binge drinking, VicHealth and the spirits industry have forged ahead with plans for health warning labels to go on commercial alcohol bottles.
Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle attributes city violence to them, but just what is a bogan Myke Bartlett and Debbie Rybicki explore.