Melbourne named world's best city by Time Out

About 24,000 people surveyed globally have crowned Melbourne the best city in the world for the first time, based on food, nightlife, affordability, culture and happiness. But critics are questioning whether the ranking relies more on 'vibes' than hard data.

Home buyers to save thousands under Allan's new plan

The state government is planning to shift house-hunt costs from buyers to sellers, potentially saving prospective homeowners thousands of dollars. The move would change who foots the bill for pre-sale inspections and reports.

Nursing home fined after 45 COVID deaths

St Basil's Home for the Aged has been sentenced in the Victorian County Court over one of the deadliest nursing home outbreaks during the 2020 pandemic. The facility was home to 45 residents who died during the COVID outbreak.

Former spy chief quits royal commission after just two weeks

Dennis Richardson has resigned from the royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi attack just a fortnight after its opening hearing, with no explanation given for his sudden departure.

Matt Canavan leads Nationals with 'more babies' vision

The party chose its new leader in a 45-minute meeting following David Littleproud's surprise resignation, with Canavan calling for a 'hyper Australia' with increased population growth.

G7 agrees record oil reserve release as prices surge — The G7 group of nations has agreed to release emergency oil reserves in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began. (BBC World)

At least 17 killed in drone strike on Sudan school — A drone strike in Shukeiri killed teachers and health care workers, most of them schoolgirls, in the latest incident in Sudan's three-year war. (The Guardian World)

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Various venues, Mar 20-29

200+ events including the World's Longest Lunch and free pizza nights across the city

Melbourne International Coffee Expo

MCEC, Mar 26-28

One of the world's biggest coffee tradeshows with tastings and the latest brewing tech

South Melbourne Market

Cecil St, Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun 8am-4pm

Melbourne's beloved 158-year-old market for fresh produce, artisan food and weekend atmosphere

Queen Victoria Market

Queen St, Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun

The iconic 146-year-old market with fresh produce and the famous American doughnut van

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