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Banyule locals (L-R) Heather Smith, Don Stokes and Mariella Di Fabio are concerned wildlife will be pushed out of the area without the promised underpass.

North East Link quietly scraps promised wildlife crossing, leaving kangaroos stranded

The road project was supposed to provide an underpass for kangaroos. Instead, it has built a rope bridge for possums.

  • Patrick Hatch

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Small property developer Jim Clarke-Sullivan on the Rosanna property in 2025.

Rosanna apartments approved despite police minister’s protest

Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has overridden a council rejection and her own cabinet colleague to approve a Rosanna apartment block previously labelled an “ugly behemoth”.

  • Rachael Dexter
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two women in Rosanna.

Two women found dead at home in Melbourne’s north-east

Police said officers were called to a property on Haughton Parade, Rosanna for a welfare check on Tuesday morning.

  • Lachlan Abbott
A creek has turned bright blue.

Workers clean up Banyule Creek after chemical from North East Link works turns it bright blue

The creek’s fluorescent hue has alarmed locals, who have been urged to steer clear.

  • Hannah Hammoud and Alexander Darling
Traffic on Lower Plenty Road.

In my suburb, it’s easy to tell the locals apart – just look at their legs

A flat gradient is a rare occurrence in my suburb, where the locals stand out for one physical feature – the result of trekking up and down endless hills.

  • Larissa Dubecki
Small property developer Jim Clarke-Sullivan on the property in Rosanna.

Council rejection means off-the-shelf apartment proposal won’t get off the ground

The state approved a 17-dwelling plan in Melbourne’s north-east. But a council overruled in a move described as a masterclass in adding to the housing crisis.

  • Rachael Dexter
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Residents have expressed their opposition to a deal between Banyule City Council and Woolworths.

Bread, milk, ham and a library book: The supermarket land deal causing a local outcry

An unusual deal by grocery giant Woolworths to build a supermarket and a local library in exchange for a piece of public land has raised eyebrows in Rosanna.

  • Tom Cowie
Avocado smooshed with peas and lime on sourdough.

An on-trend addition to Rosanna roster

Ivy and Pearl is busting some satisfying Middle Eastern-accented food moves in the 'burbs.

  • Larissa Dubecki
Hurstbridge trains back on track from Friday

Hurstbridge trains back on track from Friday

Trains will finally return to the Hurstbridge line, and the new Rosanna station will open on Friday morning, after an extended shutdown of the line.

  • Timna Jacks
The signature duck maryland is marinated for 24 hours, slow-coked in duck fat and grilled to order.

Mister Nguyen: Sunshiny food for summer days

Vietnamese restaurant's signature succulent duck and crisp coleslaw contrasting happily, like an ocean plunge on a hot day.

  • Dani Valent