Port Phillip council pulls the plug on kerbside car charging

Port Phillip council pulls the plug on kerbside car charging

A trial of private EV charging stations outside residents’ homes will be abandoned over concerns about costs,flood risk and the use of public space.

  • byCara Waters

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Eleven of our favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now

Eleven of our favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now

Looking for your next home? From South Yarra to Berwick,we’ve got you covered.

  • byMary O'Brien
Twelve of our favourite properties for sale in Victoria

Twelve of our favourite properties for sale in Victoria

Looking for your next home in Victoria? From Sorrento to Northcote,we’ve got you covered.

  • byJacqui Hammerton andMary O'Brien
Balwyn North rebuild fetches almost $4.6 million at auction,nearly $800,000 more than its reserve

Balwyn North rebuild fetches almost $4.6 million at auction,nearly $800,000 more than its reserve

The vendors of 4 Elledale Street were “extremely surprised” by the sale price,listing agent Helen Yan said. It was one of 1516 auctions on Saturday.

  • byTom Carey
Mitchell was trying to buy a home. Then $150,000 nearly evaporated

Mitchell was trying to buy a home. Then $150,000 nearly evaporated

That amount of money would have been the difference between buying a three-bedroom and a two-bedroom house.

  • byAlexandra Middleton andTawar Razaghi
A celebrity chef brings a party (and a Good Food hat) to this St Kilda pub

A celebrity chef brings a party (and a Good Food hat) to this St Kilda pub

Saint George’s beachy cocktails,proteins with pizazz and cared-for fish dishes may finally help revive Fitzroy Street’s fortunes.

  • byBesha Rodell
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Is the price right? Property developer Tim Gurner lists luxury apartment for less

Is the price right? Property developer Tim Gurner lists luxury apartment for less

Last year he walked back his remarks about a need for ‘pain in the economy’ – this year he’s listing his bayside apartment at what appears to be a discount.

  • byElizabeth Redman
Anger as Port Phillip Council axes in-home aged care services

Anger as Port Phillip Council axes in-home aged care services

The decision has sparked a backlash from residents and some councillors,who pleaded against the motion in a meeting on Wednesday.

  • byNajma Sambul
‘Frightening’:Council looks to axe in-home aged care services

‘Frightening’:Council looks to axe in-home aged care services

Under the City of Port Phillip initiative,services such as shopping assistance would be outsourced to a private provider.

  • byNajma Sambul
Hunt for alleged penguin kickers after St Kilda attack

Hunt for alleged penguin kickers after St Kilda attack

A witness saved a penguin after it was attacked by a group of men,who kicked the defenceless bird at a tram stop in St Kilda.

  • byHannah Kennelly
Ten Australian places we love to hate
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Ten Australian places we love to hate

A friend arrives from overseas,all excited about seeing Australia,and then you ask where they’re planning to visit. And it’s a terrible answer.

  • byBen Groundwater