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Amanda Skews used a renters’ agent to find her Elwood unit after fierce competition at inspections.

‘Landlord’s market’: Melbourne unit rents hit a record high

Melbourne’s typical unit now costs $580 a week to rent, the same price as renting a house, new data shows.

  • Wes Mountain

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Lezzet’s baklava.
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Lezzet

Spice-packed cooking, all glowed-up.

The fire marks the latest in a series of arson attacks on Davd Deicke’s businesses.

Two arrested at burning business of ‘Hollywood’ Deicke amid firebombing blitz

A second smash repairs business owned by David “Hollywood” Deicke has been firebombed a day after an arson attack at his Elwood business amid a $1 million bikie extortion plot.

  • Hannah Hammoud
Melbourne businessman, life coach and former boxer David Deicke.

Third business firebombed in suspected bikie extortion plot against Melbourne millionaire

The fire comes less than two months after two of David “Hollywood” Deicke’s panel beating businesses were torched in coordinated arson attacks.

  • Hannah Hammoud and Cameron Houston
47 Donald Street, Prahran.

The 7 best homes for sale in Victoria right now

Buyers dreaming of a mountain retreat or a character home in the inner city could find their next property among this week’s best listed homes.

  • Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney
Inside Arlo in Elwood.

Conversation-stopping spuds make this cafe a must-visit in Elwood

Plus three more food spots to try in Melbourne’s heartland of “oat lattes and Bugaboos”.

  • Dani Valent
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Inside Arlo in Elwood.

Arlo

This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

GIF of the Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve development in bayside Melbourne in early May 2025.

Environmental stand-off threatens aquatic oasis in bayside Melbourne

The old Elsternwick Park golf course has become a battleground between a council and local environmentalists, even as both strive towards the same goal.

  • Lachlan Abbott
1 Toadhall Lane, Jan Juc.

The best properties for sale across Victoria right now

Looking for your next home? From a Jan Juc bushland showstopper to a Preston home that celebrates its past, we’ve got you covered.

  • Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney
Leah Grinter in front of her Elwood art deco apartment block.

‘This is home’: The beautiful apartment buildings Leah had her heart set on

Some Melbourne home hunters are turning away from mass-produced stock in favour of restrained elegance and generous proportions – on a budget.

  • Emily Power