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Frances Ilyine and Karen Cummings from the Collingwood Historical Society in front of the shot tower.

From bullets to Pam the Bird, tower a reminder of the city’s industrial past

It’s stood tall in Melbourne’s inner north for more than 140 years, but surprisingly few know the important history behind this striking landmark.

  • Gemma Grant

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Prospective buyers inspect the home before the auction at 34 Grant Street, Clifton Hill.

Clifton Hill renters beat investor to buy $1.5m house in their neighbourhood

The buyers were happy to find a home in their dream suburb, where they had rented since selling their Fitzroy North home years ago.

  • Jim Malo
Bukurie Nazifovski and her family had to allow for an extra hour to make the game.

On the buses for footy fans; train tracks almost repaired

Footy fans braved not only a wet and chilly winter’s night on Saturday but also replacement buses, as works continue on the Mernda and Hurstbridge lines after a train derailed.

  • Angus Delaney
A photo shows the bogie twisted out from underneath the carriage.  

Derailed train leaves 100m of damaged track as commuter chaos drags on

More than 100,000 commuters continue to face delayed and crowded journeys following a train derailment that has halted two of the city’s busiest lines for a week.

  • Patrick Hatch and Angus Delaney
Photos show the bogie twisted out from underneath the carriage.  

‘Something underneath failed badly’: Safety investigators to probe train derailment

Safety experts have pointed out the unusual damage to a Metro Train carriage that came off its track.

  • Patrick Hatch, Alexander Darling and Hannah Hammoud
Two train lines are suspended indefinitely after a passenger train came off the rails at Clifton Hill.

Two lines suspended as partially derailed train blocks tracks at Clifton Hill

Buses will continue to replace trains on the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines on Tuesday morning.

  • Alexander Darling
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Jeremy Desmier auctions 124 Coppin Street, Richmond. 

First home buyers beat six others to pay $1m for Richmond terrace

An attractive price guide tempted seven bidders to try their luck at auction on Saturday. Agents say the home’s liveability, and its location inspired spirited bidding.

  • Jim Malo
19 Century Drive, Mount Martha

Our 11 favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now

Looking for your next home in Victoria? From a home with rammed-earth walls to another with mini-me cottages, we’ve got you covered.

  • Jacqui Hammerton, Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney
The Ramsden Street boom gates that deter outsiders from Clifton Hill.

My suburb likes to hide its identity. Even our most famous building is misplaced

After coming up in the world, my suburb would love to build a moat around ourselves. Instead, we keep people out with a welcomed level crossing and plethora of speed bumps.

  • Cara Waters
Albert Park house values are falling.

Melbourne suburbs where house prices are falling fastest right now

Several Melbourne bayside suburbs, including one of the most prestigious, have recorded steep drops in the last three months.

  • Jim Malo