Staff shortages threaten Andrews’ $9bn preschool overhaul
Workforce issues could hamper the state government from getting its early learning reforms off the ground.
- by Cara Waters, Adam Carey, Matilda Finn and Marta Pascual Juanola
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Getting steamy at the bathhouse, all in the name of body positivity
At the Sense of Self bath house in Collingwood men and women wander around in their bathers and robes grabbing respite from the wintry weather. Sometimes the bathers are optional.
- by Cara Waters
Melbourne city council slams brakes on new bicycle lane construction
The City of Melbourne received more than 1000 submissions supporting the new bike lane rollout. Â
- by Cara Waters
Capp’s latest pet project makes some dog owners hot under the collar
Melbourne’s dogs could be getting eight new parks where they’d be allowed to play off leash, but some pet owners have a bone to pick with council over the locations chosen.
- by Cara Waters
‘It’s ridiculous’: Heritage home owner ordered to remove solar panels
A home owner must remove the solar panels he had installed on the roof of his Canterbury home because of the heritage restrictions in his neighbourhood.
- by Cara Waters
Short on cash and without a plan, but work on city’s new park to begin
Work is set to begin on a scaled-down version of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp’s ambitious Greenline linear park project, despite a lack of state government funding.
- by Cara Waters
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No more new bike lanes for CBD after council cops complaints
Bike lanes have been criticised by some traders and delivery drivers who say they increase congestion and make it difficult to park.
- by Cara Waters
‘Who really cares about one little record store?’: Crowd rescues Basement Discs
For years, the beloved Melbourne store supported independent musicians. Now, the artists have returned the favour by supporting it in its hour of need.
- by Cara Waters
Council food waste plan hits a snag – the state’s bin is full
Local councils say they are unable to introduce food waste collection because processing facilities for food and garden organics are at capacity.
- by Cara Waters
Melbourne looks to the world to reimagine city’s street style
From tram stops to water fountains, the design on our streets defines our culture. Should we welcome skateboarders and homeless people? Should we sit down at tram stops? Now we can all have a say.
- by Cara Waters
Fury in Northcote over ‘bare minimum’ of social housing for rebuilt plaza
A $500m shopping centre redevelopment that was rejected by the local council has been approved by VCAT despite only eight out of 605 homes set aside for social housing.
- by Cara Waters