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Caulfield's a lighter shade of green
GLEN Eira has said thanks, but no tanks for its swish $5 million Caulfield Park pavilion. » more
Never 'off-duty' cry
AN anti-Semitic attack on a Caulfield businessman will be used as an example in training members of Victoria Police to help reduce prejudice and discrimination in the force. » more
Elsternwick home away from home
WHEN Elwood College's student welfare co-ordinator turned up for work and found a student who had spent the night at school, he knew action was needed. » more
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Baseball stalwarts to call the shots
PORT Melbourne Baseball Club's men's program will be coached by players Ben Burke and Chris Macey during the 2008/09 season. » more

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How history mixes it with today in Healesville
A VISUAL feast awaits anyone planning a visit to the TarraWarra Museum of Art this month. » more
It's all for love of punk
THERE is no shortage of home-grown punk rock, says Eltham's Mark Wightley the hard part is managing it all. » more
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Strange Tales
Roseub woman seeks support
ROSEBUD woman Pamela Strongman is collecting bras and hopes her cup will soon be overflowing. » more

For sale, freshly stolen in Wesburn
ONE criminal has found an easy way to get rid of stolen goods - he set up a phony garage sale outside the Wesburn house that he had just burgled. » more








