Publican at the Tower Hotel in Hawthorn, Joe Rumoro, has been ordered by the Boroondara Council to remove a sign exposing the voting record of Kooyong MP Dr Monique Ryan. The sign had been met with backlash from the Teals since going up last month, with the sign reading “Monique Ryan votes: 77% with Greens”. […]


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How key contract extension gave North Melbourne a ‘big boost’ ahead of marquee clash
Harry Sheezel says teammate Luke Davies-Uniacke’s re-signing has given the club a “big boost” as they look to keep building into the 2025 season. North Melbourne will be searching for their second win of the season when they take on Carlton in the now traditional Good Friday clash at Marvel Stadium. And fresh off Davies-Uniacke’s […]
Pub of the Week: First and Last Hotel, Coburg North
Press PLAY to listen to Tony Leonard’s full review First and Last Hotel Where: 1141 Sydney Road, Coburg North Phone: 9354 1751 Internet: www.firstandlasthotel.com.au SCORE: 12.4/20 MARCH 21 VENUE: Fairly typical outer-ish suburban pub with full gaming/tote/sports bar, the First and Last (F&L) has a steady as we go offer in food and drink. Located […]
Richmond told to ‘read the room’ after latest Yze comments on Balta
Richmond has been urged to “read the room” following comments made by head coach Adem Yze on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers coach confirmed in his weekly press conference that Noah Balta is in the frame to make his return to the senior side, despite awaiting sentencing next week for an alleged assault in New South […]
‘Frightening’ behaviour unfolds in bayside suburb on Tuesday night
Onlookers have been shocked after hundreds of hoons converged on a major intersection in Melbourne’s south-east. The incident unfolded in Chelsea Heights on Tuesday night, where hundreds gathered at a planned event on the corner of Wells Road and Thames Boulevard to watch burnouts. Press PLAY to hear Shane McInnes unpack the incident “Imagine driving […]
Press PLAY to listen to Tony Leonard’s full review First and Last Hotel Where: 1141 Sydney Road, Coburg North Phone: 9354 1751 Internet: www.firstandlasthotel.com.au SCORE: 12.4/20 MARCH 21 VENUE: Fairly typical outer-ish suburban pub with full gaming/tote/sports bar, the First and Last (F&L) has a steady as we go offer in food and drink. Located […]
Pub of the Week: The Rainbow Hotel, Fitzroy
Press PLAY to listen to Tony Leonard’s full review The Rainbow Hotel Where: 27 St David St, Fitzroy Phone: 9419 4193 Internet: www.therainbow.com.au SCORE: 15.1/20 MARCH 14 VENUE: Small corner pub, up a small Fitzroy street, green/white half height tiles, greyish/green exterior, this is a wonderful pub. If you could wish for a local watering […]
Pub of the Week: The Lion and Wombat, St Kilda
Press PLAY to listen to Tony Leonard’s full review The Lion and Wombat Where: 107 Grey St, St Kilda Phone: 0478 777553 Internet: www.lionandwombat.com.au SCORE: 14.9/20 MARCH 7 VENUE: Converted double fronted coffee shop some two years ago, near the corner of Grey and Barkly Streets in St. Kilda, the Lion and Wombat (LAW) has […]
Pub of the Week: Hardimans Hotel, Kensington
Press PLAY to listen to Tony Leonard’s full review Hardimans Hotel Where: 521 Macaulay Rd, Kensington Phone: 9372 2666 Internet: www.hardimans.com.au SCORE: 15.7/20 FEBRUARY 28 VENUE: Beautiful art deco pub, triangular in shape covering Macaulay Rd and Henry St, Hardimans reflects the changing look and demographic shift that the inner west suburb of Kensington has […]
Pub of the Week: Sandbelt Club Hotel, Moorabbin
Press PLAY to listen to Tony Leonard’s full review Sandbelt Club Hotel Where: 630 South Rd, Moorabbin Phone: 9555 6869 Website: www.sandbelthotel.com.au SCORE: 13.2/20 FEBRUARY 21 VENUE: Grand old warhorse in the south-east, the Sandbelt, formerly known as Southside Six, was home to the big pub rock acts of the late 70s onwards, when if […]