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A grey ute has caused chaos in Richmond and Collingwood on Tuesday night, leaving at least 10 cars damaged.

A trail of sparks and damage: Video captures moment ute caused chaos on busy Richmond street

Sparks were sent flying and 10 cars were damaged after a ute was “driven erratically” in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.

  • Alexander Darling

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Yarra City Council decided to commence roadworks to narrow the protected bike lanes on Elizabeth Street in Richmond.

Bobcat and protesters take to Richmond bike corridor being narrowed for car spaces

Cyclists protested on Monday morning as Yarra City Council began works to shrink Richmond bike lanes for car parking, despite safety warnings from advocates.

  • Rachael Dexter
The Barassi family pose with a Barassi Way street sign on Friday.

Ron Barassi immortalised as road outside MCG renamed in his honour

The Australian rules football great, who died in 2023, is considered the sport’s most important post-war figure who helped shape the modern game.

  • Angus Delaney
Australian Open attendees are expected to fork out $600 million at this year’s tournament.

Australian Open set to generate $600 million as ‘opening week’ numbers surge

Attendees are predicted to fork out big for this year’s tournament, with the hospitality and accommodation industries among the big winners.

  • Gemma Grant
The pool table sits under a fringed lamp.

This reborn Richmond pub captures the good old days but feels very 2026

It’s a new day for The Rising Sun Hotel, which joins the universe of Melbourne pubs that boast Sunday roasts and banging drinks plus a rooftop for late nights.

  • Emma Breheny
The Tote owner Shane Hilton welcomes the new live music laws but says they need to have real teeth.

‘Revs Express’ tram push as live-music venues to be shielded from noise complaints

City of Yarra will soon mandate soundproofing for new builds in five live-music precincts to allow venues to a turn a deaf ear to complaints. It’s also pushing for a direct Fitzroy-to-Prahran tram line to service nighttime revellers.

  • Rachael Dexter
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Shrine of Remembrance worker Harveen Johar at Anzac station. The Metro Tunnel will shorten his daily commute.

Harveen’s daily trips will be 40 minutes shorter. Here’s how the Metro Tunnel will change your commute

Many journeys will be quicker and easier. Some people face slightly longer commutes. Find out all you need to know about Melbourne’s new cross-city rail line.

  • Patrick Hatch
Daniel said first home buyer activity had increased.

Buyers’ advocates go toe-to-toe over $915,000 Fitzroy apartment metres from Lune

Those waiting in the infamously long line at the celebrated bakery were treated to some light entertainment on Saturday, as two advocates bid for first home buyers.

  • Jim Malo
The safe injecting room on Lennox Street in North Melbourne, which sits on the high-rise public housing estate, and is next to Richmond West Primary School.

‘Greatest public policy disaster’: Yarra backflips, wants injecting room moved

After years of complaints about anti-social behaviour, syringe litter and crime, Yarra Council has voted to lobby the state to move the North Richmond injecting room.

  • Rachael Dexter
Outside the Richmond eatery.
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Oriental Impression Grill

A rollicking, flame-powered ode to China’s hardy Dongbei region.