Meet the man who’s singlehandedly cleaning up Brimbank
For most, the thought of waking up before sunrise on a Saturday morning to pick up rubbish would be enough to make you pull the doona over your head.
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The Westsider
Broadsheet
Gin Palace Is Back Open. Here’s What’s New
After a month-long renovation, Melbourne institution Gin Palace is back open. A mainstay in the city’s bar circuit since 1997, the basement venue is famous for its 200-strong gin menu, its coveted chicken sandwich and, above all, its lush interiors.
Surprise! Last-Minute Tickets Released For Taylor Swift’s Sold-Out Eras Tour
In a surprise statement this morning, Frontier Touring confirmed it’s dropping a new lot of Taylor Swift tickets for her Sydney and Melbourne Eras concerts, starting at $65.90.
“It’s Like a Big Break-Up”: After the Fire, Ascot Food & Wine Will Not Reopen
For nine years, Ascot Food & Wine embodied the spirit of a true local. Originally opened as a cafe, the unassuming Moonee Ponds eatery was finally granted a liquor license in 2019 to become what co-owner and head chef Dave Stewart always dreamt it would be.
Brunswick Music Festival 2024
The group joins international acts Wednesday and Witch in the 36th year of Melbourne’s longest-running inner-city music festival. Plus, the debut edition of night-time lawn bowls (with BYO biscuits and cake).
Revered Victorian Cheesemaker Holy Goat Announces Closure
In a move that will dismay cheese-lovers across the country, the couple behind Holy Goat has announced the end of production.
First Look: Head to Publique at the Queen Victoria Market for Stacked Sourdough Loaves and Classic Pastries
Sunghoon Kim started his baking career at classic Carlton North sourdough-specialty spot Natural Tucker back in 2005. It’s no surprise, then, that the chef’s own bakery, Publique, is best known for sourdough loaves, and even sourdough croissants.
Now Open: Vintage-Inspired Denim Label Rolla’s Rolls Out a Dapper New Store in Brighton
Since its inception in 2013, Australian denim label Rolla’s has been making jeans that have become a favourite of fashion girls (and boys).
Restaurants Will Soon Have to Disclose Where Their Seafood Comes From
If you’ve ever wondered (or worried) about where the fish on your plate comes from, we have some good news. Under a forthcoming law, all Australian restaurants will soon have to disclose the origin of their seafood.
City Journal
Advocates call scrapping of safe injecting room a "tragedy"
The state government’s decision to scrap the opening of a second-safe injecting facility in Melbourne’s CBD has been heavily criticised by advocates.
Mass graves discovered in Gaza
Palestinian officials say they have located two mass graves at hospitals in the past week.The bodies of at least 300 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces were discovered below a hospital complex in Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
Jacqui Lambie and Elon Musk in social media spat
A social media feud has erupted between Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie and X owner Elon Musk. It marks the latest development in the ongoing controversy between Australia and Mr Musk.
Controversial Frankston high rise development to go ahead
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has given the green light for the development of a 14-storey high rise in Frankston.
Vinyl Revival: Australian vinyl sales overtake CD sales
Australians are now spending more on vinyl than CDs, according to figures released by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
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