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Parkside property dodges developers

AN OFFICE block on the fringe of the popular Surrey Gardens has been kept out of developer hands by an owner occupier’s $4.1 million offer.

Boroondara median house price closing on $2M

Boroondara median house price closing on $2M

THE municipality of Boroondara‘s median house price is just over $100,000 away from hitting the $2 million mark.

Witness describes ‘stabbing frenzy’

Witness describes ‘stabbing frenzy’

A HORRIFIED eyewitness saw a man go on a “stabbing frenzy”, attacking a man with a kitchen knife during a brawl in Windsor.

Prahran property prices lift $151,000 in a year

Prahran property prices lift $151,000 in a year

PRAHRAN is home to Stonnington’s fastest growing median house price growth, latest CoreLogic figures show. Did your neighbourhood make the top three?

Last drinks for pub as tenants evicted

Last drinks for pub as tenants evicted

A HISTORIC Melbourne hotel that relaunched with fanfare six months ago has shut, forcing its tenants out after they allegedly failed to pay the rent.

‘Almighty bang’ as truck hits fence

‘Almighty bang’ as truck hits fence

A TRUCK which ploughed through a fence in Melbourne’s inner east with an “almighty bang” last night gave people in a nearby apartment block a rude awakening.

Cops build network to keep eye on crime

Cops build network to keep eye on crime

POLICE in Melbourne’s inner east are enlisting the help of residents and businesses to build a network of crime-fighting CCTV cameras.

Commuters on a path to danger

Commuters on a path to danger

LEVEL crossing removal work in the inner-east has resulted in the loss of a footpath, forcing commuters onto the road to access a train station.

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Foodie madness This Melbourne cafe has cracked it

JUST when you thought we’d seen it all from Melbourne’s hipster food trends, an inner Melbourne cafe is trying out a not-so-egg-cellent new take on deconstructed breakfast.

Crowd-free Secret beaches you can daytrip to

WANT a day at the seaside without having to battle the crowds? As summer heats up, here’s our pick of the best secret beaches perfect for a day trip.

Smash it up This is the latest birthday ‘cake’ trend

CAKES and piñatas are standard at birthdays, but this Melbourne chocolatier has combined the two to create a spectacular treat. But be warned: you’re expected to ruin it.

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