TOP STORIES
From bare to beautiful: empty shopfronts get a community-friendly makeover
Boroondara Council is covering vacant shopfronts with locally designed floral decals to reinvigorate tired shopping strips. Rosie Mountjoy, Macy Saddington and Elizabeth Weinberg report.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Child protection system is failing: calls for a full independent inquiry
At least six child protection workers in Victoria were under criminal investigation since 2018, and one had previously committed a sexual offence. The Opposition says vulnerable children need better protection. Nadia Alaoui reports.
ENVIRONMENT
Promoting indigenous wildlife
Habitat loss is one of the greatest threats to wildlife in Victoria and Victorians are often left feeling hopeless and desperate for change. Irene…
FEATURES
Indian motorcycles: a love story
Indian Motorcycles were founded in 1901 in USA. Since then, they have been adored by vintage motorcycle lovers worldwide. Jim Parker, Indian enthusiast, caught…
REVIEW
So, why haven’t I finished a book in two years?
Once she loved reading. Now Ashley Bell wonders why young adults seem to have lost their passion for books. She asks a bunch of experts for their recommendations to get her reading again.
WORLD
Iran’s new president: hardline fundamentalist with a history of human rights abuses
In the lowest turnout for a presidential election in Iran, fundamentalist cleric Ebrahim Raisi won the vote. It is unlikely to improve relations between Iran and Australia, writes Alireza Mohebbi.
SPORT
Six years on, MMA fighter Nick Diaz set to return to the cage
The return of Stockton’s finest: Nick Diaz is booked to return to the UFC for the first time since 2015. Joel Rasmussen reports.
