RAISING THE STANDARD: Doyle and McMullin will require councillors to attend all meetings

Prominent Lord Mayoral candidates, Peter McMullin and Robert Doyle have both said the current level of performance of Melbourne’s councillors needs drastic improvement.

FORM FARCE: The Age disrespects punters and newsagents in latest gaffe

The Age’s new form guide has infuriated newsagents and patrons.

SHAKEDOWN: Rape accuser’s plan to "make millions" revealed

Rita Theophanous, the wife of Victorian cabinet minister Theo Theophanous has come out swinging at dubious allegations of rape made against him.

Her story reveals many previously unknown facts about the accuser.

It even offers third party verifiable evidence that…

COLUMB: No offence meant

Nick Columb says his controversial comment at the Lord Mayoral candidates’ debate was meant in good humour. It was an reference to political - not racial - allegiance. We’re pleased to hear it.

HYPOCRITE: Mayne does deals with those he denounces

Stephen Mayne is running is running a very, very sneaky campaign in Manningham. Templestowe locals are concerned the so-called “independent” has entered into a sleazy deal with the political party he once betrayed.