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Katrina Walker (right) parent and school council president at South Melbourne Park Primary School, pictured here with school parents Michael Grech and Lou Pedersen.

The ‘moral dilemma’ at school gates as essential items rely on parents paying voluntary fees

Parents of students in Victorian state schools are asked to contribute $620 on average to cover basic items such as first aid supplies, but in some schools only 30 per cent are paying.

  • Jackson Graham

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Kopi santan Blora, coffee brewed with coconut milk, rimmed with toasted coconut.
13.5/20

As Melburnians, we know our coffee, but have you tried this strong coconut one?

There are a dozen different coffees and meals are mostly under $20 at this cosy new Indonesian eatery.

  • Dani Valent
34 Milne Road, Ryanston VIC 3992

The 7 best homes for sale in Victoria right now

A house in the hills or inner-city luxury? Buyers of either inclination have plenty of places to choose from among this week’s best homes.

  • Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney
Assorted dishes at Lucia.
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Lucia

A seasoned team delivers glamour and style.

Choose from assorted nigiri at Komeyui.
14.5/20

Komeyui

A serene temple of sushi.

Chef Kirbie Tate has flipped James into the eponymous Kirbie.
14/20

Kirbie

A simple vision, fully realised, making a great neighbourhood even better.

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Osechi box.
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Tomo-An

This peaceful haven is a site of kaiseki artistry.

The bakso special at Meetbowl features many variations of beef meatball.
13/20

Meetbowl

Small, welcoming warung for springy meatballs in broth.

Food made to be shared at Bellota in South Melbourne.
14.5/20

Bellota

Paradise for wine lovers.

Moon Mart’s tonkatsu rice set.

Moon Mart

Moon Mart cafe is the Melbourne version of a Japanese convenience store.