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Domino’s delivers dunny deal
A PIZZA franchise in Melbourne’s inner south will be flush with extra cash thanks to an agreement with the council to open its toilets to the public.
Rising star sidelined by lack of cash
A YOUNG gridiron player’s dream of scoring a touchdown for Victoria has been crushed because he couldn’t afford to travel with his teammates.
Lone objector halts little cafe’s plans
A COUNCIL in Melbourne’s east has come under fire for refusing a popular cafe’s application to put on more staff and add more seating despite receiving just one objection.
Bungled fire station builder wins new contract
A CONSTRUCTION company being sued over a botched fire station project has been awarded a $20 million contract to build a sports stadium in Melbourne’s east.
‘I won’t last six months ... I’ve lost my business’
A MAN who has poured millions of dollars into buying taxi licences over the past 25 years says the introduction of Uber has destroyed his business.
Commuter anger at tradies pinching parking spots
TRADIES working in Melbourne’s booming east are hogging scarce railway station parking spots, leaving commuters frustrated.
Community support to drop Batman name
MOVES to dump the use of John Batman’s name from a Melbourne park has received “overwhelming community support”, but it’s far from a done deal.
‘He was shuffled from school to school’
TEN men abused by a paedophile teacher in Cranbourne and Ringwood are bringing legal action against the Education Department and him in what could be a multi-million dollar claim.
Mum meets women who saved her
JULIE Beyers considered herself in decent shape but that didn’t stop her suffering a heart attack in the gym. Now the Bayside mum has met the two women who saved her life.
Millionaire’s row Former dirt road property sells above reserve
BUILT on a dirt road when Glen Waverley had no electricity, a home in the suburb has now sold for $1.502 million.
Investor demand Sunbury units, townhouses shine again
TOWNHOUSES and units are back in demand in Sunbury after getting the cold shoulder from investors across winter and the federal election campaign.
Take off ’Flying’ auction lands $120,000 above reserve
AN auction to Melbourne’s north west has been described as ‘flying’ before the hammer landed on a sale price an astonishing $120,000 above the reserve.
Milking it Ex-milk bar brings buyers to the yard
FORGET a $1 bag of lollies, this former Brunswick milk bar sold for a whopping $1.1 million in a recent auction that shot $200,000 above reserve.
Swimming Taylor’s new pool job
While many coaches at the Rio Olympics are currently taking an extended break, Nunawading Swimming Club’s Rohan Taylor is back on the pool deck, albeit in a different role.
Soccer Royals closer to NPL ranks
ESSENDON Royals moved a step closer to joining neighbours Avondale FC in the NPL after earning their second promotion in three years last weekend.
Win Monster Jam prizes!
MONSTER Jam is back at AAMI Stadium for two huge shows on October 8. Leader has seven prize packs to give away, including the chance to see the monster trucks up close and party in the pits!
Sweet prizes from Chocolate Grove
CHOCOLATE Grove in Carrum Downs showcases a range of tantalising chocolate, including chocolate pizzas! Frankston Standard Leader has $500 worth of Chocolate Grove vouchers to give away. Yum!
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