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Trapped by design: how a station upgrade created a danger zone
Level crossing removal -- one of the most popular of Dan Andrews' policies - is only half the answer when it comes to better...
Dec 6, 20234 min read


The Voice vote: it's time to have your say on history
Many young voters will cast a ballot for the first time this Saturday -- and it will be on a question of historic constitutional change....
Oct 11, 20234 min read


Taking back the streets from neo-Nazis
Locals in one Melbourne suburb are standing up against a rising tide of neo-Nazi activity in their community. Ruby Alexander reports....
Sep 24, 20233 min read


As it happened: Melbourne's Walk For Yes
Thousands of people have rallied around Australia in support of a Yes vote at the October 14 referendum on the Voice to Parliament. The...
Sep 17, 20234 min read


Stinking point: residents take stand on smelly tip expansion
Locals refuse to hold their nose as the state government pushes development plans at a controversial rubbish dump, writes Bethany Duncan....
Jul 23, 20233 min read


Thousands back transgender law change
There is a groundswell of public support for stronger legal protection for transgender people, writes Lincoln Grey. A petition calling...
Jun 25, 20232 min read


Media spotlights Higgins
When Jon Faine came to to host a live Mornings broadcast from Georgio’s Café in Armadale Every time Australians are due to head to the...
May 15, 20193 min read


Population a key issue, says candidate
Sustainable Australia candidate in Higgins, Michaela Moran. Photo by Margaret Francis It’s a cold and miserable afternoon at the...
May 14, 20192 min read


Palmer’s long shot eyes Higgins
Tim Ryan uninvited at the ABC Melbourne Mornings live in Higgins. Photo Julius Dennis Tim Ryan, the 23-year-old IT student representing...
May 12, 20193 min read


Ball plays the “long game”
Jason Ball on the campaign trail. Photo Julius Dennis A week before the federal election was called, Jason Ball was at Prahran Station. ...
May 9, 20194 min read


Labor’s “dagger” to the blue blood heart
Labor’s candidate for Higgins, Fiona McLeod Australian Labor Party candidate, Fiona McLeod SC, reveals her major motivation for...
May 9, 20194 min read


Liberal no-show at Higgins climate forum
Young organisers of the recent School Strike 4 Cimate shared the stage with Higgins candidates Fiona McLeod (ALP) and Jason Ball...
May 6, 20192 min read
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