Yarra trams


Melbourne bids a fond farewell to Connex

The Victorian Government’s decision to dump both Connex and Yarra Trams comes as something of a surprise. Letting Connex go was the only available course of action, but Yarra Trams’ grip on the more popular tram system was publicly considered to be far more secure.

Rupert’s minions rip off young writers

In the Melbourne suburb of Darebin, Rupert Murdoch’s nondescript local giveaway, part of the huge Leader chain, stands accused of ripping off writers, some under 18. But whose fault is it?