For two nights,Melbourne has been captivated by a mysterious pink glow emanating from the CBD’s west.

Why the sky is glowing and Melbourne looks pretty in pink

Like everything in this town,it all has to do with football.

  • Alexander Darling

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Eusebio Marcocci,Nick Reece and Argyle Square.

Fountain leak:Secret philanthropist the lord mayor didn’t want you to know about

During his lord mayoral election pitch,Nick Reece promised a fountain in a Carlton square. The family promising to pay for it are also property developers who donated to his campaign.

  • Cara Waters andRachael Dexter
Workers remove the ‘She Matters’ mural in Hosier Lane,Melbourne

‘Punched in the heart’:Mural honouring dead women removed from CBD

The She Matters mural,which honoured women killed in violent circumstances,has been removed in a move the artist behind the project said went too far.

  • Rachael Ward andIsabel McMillan
Rove McManus

Rove switches from interviewer to subject in this rare peek behind the curtain

From a performer who is definitely one to watch,to some chaotic sketches,this year’s festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews.

  • Donna Demaio,Cassidy Knowlton,Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen,Guy Webster,Hannah Francis,John Bailey,Karl Quinn,Lefa Singleton Norton,Nell Geraets,Rose Lu,Sonia Nair,Thuy On,Tyson Wray andVyshnavee Wijekumar
Taste test:Adhish Rai,centre,in blue beanie,competes in the momo speed eating competition at Momo Fest.

Missing Momo Fest? That would have been a no-no for dumpling lovers

Melbourne’s Nepalese community held a two-day festival devoted to what they say is their version of a family barbeque – momos.

  • Carolyn Webb
Residents support an expansion of community housing but fear plans for a six-story building are too big and will impact the area.

Concern over plan for six-storey community housing in Prahran,with just five car parks

Plans to replace double-storey community housing with a six-storey block for over-55s has sparked concerns among neighbours and the local council.

  • Rachael Ward
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Barber Dante Alessio at his home and salon in Thornbury.

After 55 years,this slice of inner-north history is up for sale

As he prepares to retire after a remarkable stretch of 74 years in the hairdressing trade,Dante Alessio says it’s the people he will most miss.

  • Carolyn Webb
Tenants hold a 1920s-style party to celebrate the centenary of the Nicholas Building.

Cheers,my dears:Tenants celebrate Nicholas Building’s centenary

The “modern skyscraper for Swanston Street” has somehow survived for 100 years as a much-loved hub for artists and small traders.

  • Carolyn Webb
Karen Martini.

‘Completely mismatched with reality’:Karen Martini breaks years-long silence on ACMI feud

It was the perfect Melbourne story – art and dining fused. High-gloss. High-stakes. A culinary icon returned to the fractured geometric centre of the city,Federation Square. Then,Karen Martini was hit with an eviction notice.

  • Emma Breheny
Graffiti vandalism removed by the City of Melbourne.

One graffiti vandal cost Melbourne $178,000. The council wants its money back

The City of Melbourne is trying to recoup graffiti clean-up costs from the perpetrators. One prolific tagger alone has caused $177,885 in damage.

  • Cara Waters