Ringwood
Labor’s hospital promises in limbo as delays continue and challenges mount
Despite nearing deadlines, promised major projects at a clutch of Victorian hospitals are still in the planning phase.
- Kieran Rooney
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Wood-lover paralysis probed in death of magic mushroom tea drinker
A Melbourne mother who died after consuming magic mushroom tea at a wellness retreat may have experienced a rare phenomenon that weakens limbs and can affect breathing.
- Erin Pearson
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- Saazaa Coffee
Saazaa Coffee
This cafe is a finalist for best coffee in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
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- Saazaa Coffee
This surprising factory space is one of Melbourne’s most interesting coffee spots
The caffeination options are many at Saazaa Coffee, from a macchiato made with Kenyan and El Salvadorean beans to drip coffee made with Burundi single origin.
- Dani Valent
Victorian local elections 2024: Greater Melbourne candidates speak out
Local election candidates across Greater Melbourne have responded to The Age’s survey. Read what the candidates in your area plan to do if they are elected.
Maroondah City Council: What your candidates said
Voters in Maroondah will choose nine 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.
- Cara Waters and Rachael Dexter
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The number of apartments to be added to your suburb revealed
Preston, Ringwood, Epping and Camberwell will get the most new apartment blocks as the state government seizes planning control over suburban activity centres.
- Adam Carey and Sophie Aubrey
Ringwood keeps its feet on the ground as lofty future takes shape
The clock tower remains an icon but also serves as a yardstick to measure the scale of change and development in the suburb.
- Patrick Hatch
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- Private schools
Private school boys expelled over list ranking female classmates on appearance
The principal of Yarra Valley Grammar said the school was characterised by respectful relationships “most of the time”.
- Robyn Grace and Madeleine Heffernan
The high stakes school fetes being supersized for $100,000 profits
Carnival rides, licensed bars and silent actions are joining sausage sizzles and face painting as school events become festivals to raise much needed funds.
- Robyn Grace and Cara Waters