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Werewolves, hypotheticals and a ’90s boy band: The first comedy festival reviews are in
From shower thoughts to a shanty about gaslighting, this year’s comedy festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews here.
- Nell Geraets, Rose Lu and Vyshnavee Wijekumar
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The property tax proposal dividing Frankston residents
As council looks to trebling property rates for commercial landlords, property taxes for new developments could be slashed.
- Adam Carey
‘Not how a healthy democracy is meant to function’: council ‘gag order’ passes
Hobsons Bay councillors will no longer be allowed to speak to the media without it being signed off by their mayor under rules that passed on Tuesday night.
- Rachael Dexter
Palestinian flag to be lowered from city hall after fiery debate
Shouting erupted during a vote to remove a Palestinian flag from a northern suburbs council chamber where it has flown for more than two years.
- Rachael Dexter and Rachael Ward
Stations run dry and reports of fuel thefts rise amid surge in demand
Petrol stations are temporarily running out of fuel and petrol retailers are reporting an increase in thefts as demand and fuel prices soar in tandem.
- Adam Carey
‘End of an era’: The renowned Melbourne boutique set to close after 27 years
Following Miss Louise and Le Louvre, this stalwart of high-end fashion will soon close its doors for the last time.
- Cara Waters
‘We all whinge about the buses’: Tourist woes continue at Brighton bathing boxes
With more than a million visitors every year, parking around Brighton’s colourful boxes has become a major tension point among locals, visitors and tour companies.
- Gemma Grant
Hotel owner demands millions in extra compensation from Metro Tunnel
The Westin Hotel’s owner wants 10 times the compensation it was offered for the loss of easements in City Square.
- Lachlan Abbott
Paul was punched on a train. Getting help was harder than expected
A man who was assaulted on a Metro train says he was shocked to discover that both the emergency intercom and CCTV in his carriage were not working.
- Patrick Hatch
Kylie sends guests spinning around at Pratt’s lavish backyard bash
Pop megastar Kylie Minogue gave 250 of Australia’s most select guests a night to remember as the headline act of cardboard king Anthony Pratt’s annual party.
- Grant McArthur