Archive for March, 2007

The Burnley Tunnel crash killed three people and injured two. It would probably not have been so bad if there were not two trucks involved. 
Do you think trucks should be separated from other traffic in the tunnel? Should they be banned completely?

Chinatown: a sleeping dragon?

 
Melbourne Council has big plans for our little Chinatown, including markets, street trading and more big events. Is it too food-focused? Do you feel safe? What would draw you to Chinatown?
The full story is at www.melbourneleader.com.au
 

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Super rich chocolate cake

 
No-one loves food and wine more than the folks here at the Melbourne Leader but we wonder who can afford to eat at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. The gala dinner is $189, masterclasses are $295 and a conference about food in the media is $125.
Who can afford to go to these festivals? And what […]

How much corkage is too much?

 
Some Melbourne restaurants are charging $40 a pop for corkage, according to the Melbourne Leader. We want to know how much is too much to pay for someone to cork and pour your own bottle of wine.
The full report is here: www.melbourneleader.com.au
 

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St Kilda … Avenue?

Melbourne Council wants to cut a lane of traffic each way on St Kilda Rd to make room for bikes. Will it make the city a safer place for cyclists or just create bottlenecks for motorists?
 

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