Zilla Gordon

Oct 9, 2023 | abc.net.au | Zilla Gordon

There has been a tragic turn for fans of Melbourne's 367 Collins Falcons with "no chance" the eggs that have been laid will now hatch. The peregrine falcons, which nest on top of the high-rise at 367 Collins Street, have become a social media phenomenon, with almost 50,000 fans belonging to a Facebook group and keen birdwatchers tuning into webcams to watch the birds  from across the world.

Oct 5, 2023 | abc.net.au | Zilla Gordon

Need help in getting a good night's sleep? You're not alone — nearly 40 per cent of Australian adults aren't getting enough shut-eye. Vitamin manufacturers, drug companies and even social media influencers are marketing all sorts of sleep supplements promising to solve the problem. But do they work? Before you reach for the melatonin, magnesium or valerian, here's what the experts have to say.

Sep 14, 2023 | abc.net.au | Zilla Gordon

Decluttering specialist Robyn Amott thinks of spring cleaning as a "seasonal tidy-up" rather than a time-consuming deep clean.

Aug 17, 2023 | abc.net.au | Ashleigh Barraclough |Zilla Gordon

In short: Traders at the Queen Victoria Market say they feel "blindsided" by management's decision to charge for utilities, storage and waste, and increase licence feesWhat's next: The new charges will come in on January 1, 2025, and licence fees will go up in NovemberRosa Ansaldo has been running a fruit and vegetable stall at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market for 35 years, but an existential threat is looming over traders like her.

Jul 23, 2023 | abc.net.au | Zilla Gordon

Before they were counted as Australian citizens, these Aboriginal women were presented to society. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images of people who have died. Almost 74 years ago, 26 young Yorta Yorta women and their partners gathered at Melbourne's Collingwood Town Hall in their ball gowns and suits to make their debut to Sir George and Lady Knox.