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Woman robbed at knifepoint in Thomastown
A young woman was robbed at knifepoint in Thomastown on Sunday, July 22. Police said the woman walked past a man in front of the…
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New Marymede college ‘specialist’ building set to open
The Marymede Catholic College’s senior specialist building, including a performing arts centre, will open on August 31. The 1400 students at the South Morang school…
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Community ‘wins’ in Whittlesea pokies battle
A COMMUNITY group is claiming victory in a battle against more poker machines in Whittlesea. The Royal Mail Hotel has withdrawn its application for 30…
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Deadly Whittlesea toll puts motorcyclists in police spotlight
POLICE are targeting motorcyclists in the City of Whittlesea after a rise in accidents involving riders. Inspector David Griffin, of the Highway Patrol, said Whittlesea…
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End of era for Scullin as Harry Jenkins leaves seat
A DYNASTY in Scullin will end next year when former Speaker Harry Jenkins leaves his seat. The Labor MP has been in government with former…
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Epping police station manned by juniors
ONE of Melbourne’s busiest police stations, Epping, is staffed mainly by junior constables, placing the public and officers at risk, according to the police association.…
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Book: Pizza
PIZZA By Pete Evans Murdoch Books, RRP $39.99 Not another cookbook from a celebrity chef pushing his chiselled jaw alongside glossy recipes, I hear you…
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Book: This Is How – Help for the Self
THIS IS HOW: HELP FOR THE SELF by Augusten Burroughs Pan Macmillan, RRP $27.99 Let me say this: Augusten Burroughs’ previous works Dry, Magical Thinking…
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TV: Breaking Bad, season 5
Warning: article contains spoilers for season four. Where’s a television show to go when it’s already achieved greatness? It’s a question that Vince Gilligan, creator…
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Film: Magic Mike
MAGIC MIKE (MA15+) When: From July 26 Where: General release Preview: Michael Harry Now here’s a surprise: a film about male strippers in Tampa, Florida,…
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My Voice: La Trobe students’ union VP Anthony Hayes
Anthony Hayes, a third-year politics and history student and vice-president of the students’ union at La Trobe University, is standing up for his faculty. La…
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See & Do: what’s on around town
Shimmy and shake Mums can learn the basics of the ancient art of belly dancing, and bring their kids. The free classes are funded by…












