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Check Your Council Tax Band to Save Thousands

Martin Lewis urges millions in England and Scotland to check their council tax band, as flawed 1991 valuations mean many are overpaying. Discover how to challenge your band and potentially claim back thousands.

Check Your Council Tax Band to Save Thousands

Martin Lewis warns hundreds of thousands of homes in England and Scotland are in the wrong council tax band, leading to massive overpayments. Learn how to check and challenge your band.

Martin Lewis: Win a £6,000 Council Tax Refund

Martin Lewis reveals how thousands may be overpaying council tax. Follow his two-step check to challenge your band and potentially claim a backdated refund, just like one viewer who got £6,000 back.

Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m

Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.

Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped

Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.

Melbourne's £11bn Metro Tunnel Opens to Public

Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel has officially opened, adding five new stations and a crucial cross-city rail link. Discover how this £11bn project aims to reshape the city's future.

Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs

Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.

Melbourne's Revolver Upstairs Club For Sale

The heritage-listed Melbourne nightclub Revolver Upstairs, famed for celebrity gigs and 24-hour licence, is on the market, sparking fears for its future. Discover the details.

Le Louvre Owner Georgina Weir Dies Aged 83

The Melbourne fashion scene mourns Georgina Weir, owner of iconic boutique Le Louvre, who died at 83. A pioneer who democratised luxury fashion. Read our tribute.

Jamie Melham's Historic Melbourne Cup 2025 Triumph

Jockey Jamie Melham etches his name into racing folklore with a stunning Half victory in the 2025 Melbourne Cup, delivering one of the most emotional moments in the race's storied history at Flemington Racecourse.

Wet Track Threat: Rain Reshapes Melbourne Cup 2025

As heavy rain lashes Flemington, the hallowed turf is being transformed into a gruelling test of stamina. Discover which Melbourne Cup 2025 contenders will thrive and which will falter in the wet conditions that are set to stop a nation.

Melbourne baby dies in suspected neglect case

A three-month-old baby boy has died in Melbourne's north-west amid disturbing allegations of neglect, with police investigating the infant's tragic death and the family's known history with child protection services.

Flemington's Derby Day Delight: Spring Carnival Begins

Melbourne's iconic Flemington Racecourse came alive as the Spring Racing Carnival commenced with Derby Day, featuring spectacular fashion, thrilling races and enthusiastic crowds celebrating the return of this beloved tradition.

Machete thugs storm NRL Cup in Broadmeadows

Shocking footage captures the moment armed thugs wielding machetes charged through a crowd at Melbourne's NRL Harmony Cup, leaving a 19-year-old with stab wounds in a violent brawl that has raised serious safety concerns.

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