Simon Leo Brown
Once-cheap suburbs no longer affordable, Melbourne rental data shows
Many traditionally affordable Melbourne suburbs are now out of reach for people on low incomes looking to rent a home. And despite...
Melbourne’s art island that’s hiding in plain sight
Usually when people talk about a hidden arts space in Melbourne it’s off the main street, down a graffiti-covered laneway and through...
‘Do not spit’ signs at Flinders Street Station to survive $100 million new-millennium makeover
Every day, commuters trudging through Flinders St Station’s grimy Elizabeth St pedestrian tunnel are greeted by faded signs with a blunt message:...
How to avoid a Christmas tree cat-astrophe this festive season
Cat owners often find that their fur children love the Christmas tree even more than they do. But there are some precautions...
Victorian Roller Derby League All Stars win WFTDA world championships
A Melbourne roller derby team has won the sport’s world championship, becoming the first team from outside the USA to claim the prize....
Global GIF contest makes use of public pictures
An international competition is encouraging people to chop up the collections of some of the world’s biggest libraries – virtually, of course. This...
Fire brigade captain called to fight fire at own house
The captain of a Victorian country fire brigade got a shock on Sunday when she was called to a fire at her...
No pot of gold at the end of Melbourne’s oBike rainbow sculpture
A street sculpture made of dockless hire bicycles installed in a Melbourne backstreet will be removed within days. Installed in a laneway...
Magpies swooping? You should try making friends
Forget fake eyes and spiky helmets – if you want to avoid being attacked by magpies, just make an effort to be friends...
Koala covered in prickles welcomes a brush and tickle from helpful neighbour
A Victorian man has videoed the moment he made friends with a wild koala by brushing prickly burrs out of its fur....