Hoppers Crossing

Poonam Singh with her daughters Kashvi and Prisha, who commute for more than ten hours a week - each - to get to and from their respective schools.

Go west

Car, two trains and a bus: Schoolgirl’s gruelling 15-hour weekly commute to class

Many families in Melbourne’s west place a high premium on their children’s education. For some students, that can mean a daily trek to the other side of town.

6 months ago
Bridie Smith

Latest

Willie Anderson eats fast food about two to three times a week and has mixed feelings about a proposal to give councils more powers to regulate large food chains.

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Healthcare

Fast food fight: Victoria considers blocking large chains in unhealthy hotspots

The Allan government is weighing up new powers for councils to reject planning applications on health grounds.

September 3, 2025
Henrietta Cook and Benjamin Preiss

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Victoria Police conduct

‘Our world has stopped’: Families want answers after unarmed men die from violent arrests

Steven Woodhouse, 30, and Luke Briggs, 35, both suffered violent deaths after being arrested by police. Their devastated families are still waiting for an explanation.

June 23, 2025
Cameron Houston

Opinion
Life in the ’burbs

My suburb is named after a local landmark. We rejoiced when it was demolished

This working-class neighbourhood once gave me Heart of Darkness vibes. Despite the conveniences, my suburb still has its downsides.

June 16, 2025
Damien Harrison

Victorian council elections

Wyndham City Council: What your candidates said

Voters in Wyndham will choose 11 people to represent them on council for the next four years. Here is what the candidates said about why they are running in the Victorian council elections and what they want to achieve.