Walking for War Legislation

Trek to Canberra to change law on war

A PROPOSAL named after a Bentleigh East veteran, that could change the way Australia declares war and deploys soldiers, will be literally walked into parliament.

Carers needed for senior dogs

Carers needed for senior dogs

STATELY senior pooches are desperate to find forever homes, with a dog fostering charity Victorian Dog Rescue, says she has seen a growing number of older dogs being neglected.

Greens support blooming

Greens support blooming

GREENS support has surged in the inner south local government area of Port Phillip, according to early tallies.

Cops recover vital cancer scans

Cops recover vital cancer scans

A CANCER patient’s scan images have been recovered and two teenagers charged after a burglary in Port Melbourne.

‘Super principal’ aims to save tiny school

‘Super principal’ aims to save tiny school

A principal who has already boosted one tiny school has stepped in to save another that is struggling to build enrolment. .

Italian show to romance Melbourne

Italian show to romance Melbourne

MELBOURNE will bask in the glow of Italian sunshine this week with the opening of award-winning musical The Light in the Piazza.

Advanced breast cancer nurse a Vic first

Advanced breast cancer nurse a Vic first

VICTORIA now has its first McGrath Foundation-funded nurse to specialise in caring for people with advanced breast cancer.

Green thumbs recognised for efforts

Green thumbs recognised for efforts

A ROOFTOP garden adorning a 1950s apartment block in St Kilda East is among this year’s winners at the Premier’s Sustainability Awards.

Local mates, international rivals

Local mates, international rivals

CLAYTON Bowls Club teammates will become trans-Tasman rolling rivals when they throw down for Australia and New Zealand at the World Bowls Championships.

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Office hell The 10 most annoying colleagues

WHETHER they steal your lunch, drive you crazy with loud phone calls or sabotage meetings, it seems everyone has a coworker who turns each working day into a nightmare.

#SnapMelbourne 2016 What is #SnapMelbourne all about?

#SnapMelbourne 2016 is a day of snapping, hashtagging and sharing what we love about Melbourne life. Here’s the lowdown on what it is, and how to get involved.

Looking back What was Melbourne like in the 1960s?

WATCH: THE hairstyles are different and Melbourne is bigger and more populated than it was in the 1960s, but we still love our footy and knocking the top off a frothy.

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