Poverty has always been a complex challenge, but our views on it have evolved dramatically over time. For centuries, poverty ...

A 'quirky' vintage pub and tea rooms has been told that it must improve its food hygiene - but the manager says he is "not concerned". Madame Rouge was visited by inspectors on March 7 and given ...

Launched in 2021, and with a decade of selling antiques behind her, Everthine Antiques offers a curated collection of Victorian furniture, books, jewelry, paintings, serving ware and clothing. “I love ...

Imogene and Willie There’s a sense of pride derived from supporting domestic craftsmanship. Many American clothing and accessories manufacturers are hanging on by a thread with razor-thin margins and ...

A director of a Darlington recruitment firm made up fictional lorry drivers names and billed for fake HGV journeys to pay off his drug debt. Matthew Eales was running the drivers arm of Imperial ...

Cross-factional discussions have focused on forcing her to resign if Labor loses three or more Victorian seats on May 3. A potential breakaway group of MPs from the party’s left are being ...

The top trends of the spring/summer 2025 collections speak not to politics, but to the idea of soft power – of using fashion to influence, beguile, charm, seduce and bewitch. The season as a whole ...

The Victorian College of the Arts will restore its Honour Board along St Kilda Road which commemorates students who dedicated and lost their lives during World War I. The board, featured in the ...

Almost $20 million was mistakenly paid to businesses and commercial landlords that were not eligible for grants during COVID-19, and the Victorian government is still writing off the losses.

A very brief window to snap up good deals may have opened up – from mortgages and petrol to clothes, electronic goods and cars. Anyone set to remortgage in the next six months will benefit from ...

Eco-friendly fashion brands are gaining popularity as consumers seek to reduce their carbon footprint. Earth Month, including Earth Day on April 22, is a time to promote environmental awareness ...

Through art, music, food and shared stories, the Victorian Multicultural Festival (VMF) bridges cultural divides. The day I attended, the atmosphere was alive with spirited vocals of a Mariachi ...