“Melbourne the food capital of Australia? Yes – and things just got a lot better.” (Age)
I shouldn’t read things like this when we’re about to head into winter over here.

Blah blah blah. But maybe it’ll keep the yuppies out of Hackney:
“‘Hackney came bottom of all of the country’s 434 local authorities in a survey that examined local crime statistics with environment issues, lifestyles, exam results and employment rates for locals,’ said Phil Spencer, co-presenter with Kirstie Allsopp of Location, Location, Location” (Observer)
Another viewpoint via the BBC.