East News
Driver terrified by armed carjack gang
AN Uber driver has been left terrorised after his car was trapped in a blockade in Melbourne’s east by an armed gang wielding machetes.
Forest Hill home sold $210,000 above reserve
A HOME to Melbourne’s east has sold $210,000 above its reserve price as large numbers of bidders turned out to punt on houses instead of horses on Derby Day.
Longstanding Lib ousted in Banyule
AFTER 16 years as a councillor, Jenny Mulholland has lost her seat in the Banyule election to Greens candidate Peter Castaldo.
Anger at uni counselling service cuts
PLANS to cut counselling services at Monash University’s Caulfield and Clayton campuses have been slammed by the education union.
Blackburn green home a Melbourne first
A FUTURISTIC four-bedroom house in one of Blackburn’s most environmentally important pockets may be a first for Melbourne. Take a peek.
War veteran scammed by conmen
A WORLD War II veteran has been fleeced of $7000 in cash by two travelling conmen operating in Melbourne’s east.
More women on Victorian councils
THERE will be more women in Victoria’s council chambers with this year’s elections seeing a 4 per cent jump in the number of female councillors elected.
Travelling conmen target vulnerable homeowners
TRAVELLING conmen are knocking on doors in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs trying to get cash for incomplete, or poor work.
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Suburban hubs Good and bad of Melbourne’s mega malls
WE spend hundreds of hours a year at shopping centres — and not just driving around looking for car parks — so which are Melbourne’s best?
Driver pain Melbourne’s worst traffic hot spots revealed
IT’S that time again when we reveal Melbourne’s worst traffic hot spots — and the number one source of your frustration will come as no great surprise.
#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.
Your Local Tweets
My TweetsFormer WNBA player Chante Black finds her place at the Melbourne Boomers on return to basketball
FORMER WNBA centre Chante Black has found her place in Melbourne Boomers’ starting five.
Balwyn premiership players take pay cut as a result of AFL Victoria salary cup
BALWYN players have taken a pay cut after the introduction of the salary cap in a bid to enjoy more premiership success.
Balwyn premiership player Craig De Corsey takes on coaching reins at Templestowe
AFTER Rick Irwin announced he was stepping down as Templestowe coach last month, the Dockers have a new mentor on board.