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No stumping young champ
RISING cricket star Annecy Homberg of Windsor is out to show that she can mix it with the best of them.
’It’s an accident waiting to happen’
GLEN Eira College is appealing for a speed zone change outside the school, saying leadfoot motorists are putting students’ lives in danger.
Presley aims to shake up wrestling champ
JASON Presley — known as Jason ‘Krusher’ Cole — is pumped and primed for his first major New Age Wrestling tournament.
Backlash over boiler house ‘eyesore’
A PUSH to heritage list the former AMCOR site, where the Yarra Bend mini-suburb is planned, has met with furious opposition in Melbourne’s north.
‘It’s never too late to learn’
A FORMER Cambodian refugee says she turned her life around in Australia, so now she’s giving back by teaching English - to Buddhist monks visiting from her homeland.
Zombie show is apocalypse wow
NICOLE Kaminsky is among the stars of Motor-mouth Loves Suck-Face, a comedy musical about the zombie-ridden last night of the world.
Grandmother and daughter get on their bikes
A BALWYN North grandmother will peddle 100km in a day as part of the Around the Bay cycle ride on October 9.
Stepping up for a good cause
FORMER South Sudanese refugee, Nyamal Bany, is doing her bit for a cause close to her heart as the Walk in Her Shoes campaign ambassador.
Billion-dollar building boom bonanza
MAJOR developments and extravagant residential projects have pushed this area in Melbourne’s south into the billion-dollar building club.
After-school program for teens at risk
AN AFTER-SCHOOL initiative which has made a huge difference to the lives of refugee, migrant and disadvantaged teens in Melbourne’s north is at risk of folding due to a big funding shortfall.
Sister acts to save Rachael’s life
RACHAEL Ratcliffe’s bond with her sister Chelsea is written in their blood, so it’s no surprise her twin will donate bone marrow to save her life.
Sunny days for St Kilda Town Hall
ST KILDA Town Hall will soak up the sunshine like never before, saving ratepayers more than $40,000 in the process.
The sweet treats that won’t kill you
CAN’T resist sweet treats but they leave you feeling sick or unhealthy? This bakery in Melbourne’s north is taking the cake with its delicious desserts for intolerant diners.
Heavenly blessing for pets
ANIMALS of all shapes and sizes will be the main focus of a special mass at an eastern suburbs church next Sunday.
Mistaken identity sees man flee from police
A MAN who fled from a police officer because he thought it was “just someone dressed up in costume” has been charged over the incident.
Honey Thief Bakery nabs awards
THE Honey Thief Bakery in Blackburn South is on a roll, winning more awards for its tasty baked goods.
Army says cannonball ‘non-explosive’
UPDATE: Army experts have hosed down fears a cannonball found on a Melbourne beach could have exploded.
65 burglary charges — but free on bail
A VICTIMS’ rights advocate has slammed a magistrate’s decision to let a man facing 65 burglary and theft charges walk free on bail.
Telstra blunder leaves hundreds off grid
ABOUT 1000 households in Melbourne’s outer east have been without landline phones and internet for up to two weeks.
Veteran councillor calls it quits
VETERAN councillor John Kelly will not stand in the Greater Dandenong council elections next month, after 23 years in chambers.
Roll by for a good old rumble
INTRIGUED by the idea of roller derby? Find out what all the fuss is about at the South Sea Roller Derby rumble tomorrow.
Coffee culture keeps on brewing
LOVE your coffee? Check out where you can get a cup for a good cause on National Coffee Day.
Mobile dining experience goes to the dogs
OUR love of food trucks is set to take the next step, with a dog-only version opening in St Kilda featuring organic bone broths and even beer on the menu.
Bike thief has a bumpy ride
A KNOXFIELD cycling enthusiast has chased after a thief who stole his bicycles, and got them back.
Queenslander pays $1.6m for Gisborne home
JUST one look was all it took for a Queensland buyer to splash $1.6 million on a rare Gisborne lifestyle property.
Parking fine dodgers owe council $1m
STINGY motorists owe this council in Melbourne’s north more than $1 million in unpaid parking fines.
Mordialloc home sets new top 2016 result
A LUXURIOUS home with a marble cocktail bar and rooftop terrace offering bay views shot $200,000 above reserve to record the seaside suburb’s highest price in 2016.
Police station hours cuts deferred
THE State Government has delayed a plan to cut opening hours at the police station where an officer was stabbed two years ago, following an outcry from police and the union.
Casey candidates 25% female
CASEY has the second highest number of nominations for this year’s local election, but hopefuls are overwhelmingly male, despite a campaign to get more women to nominate.
Competitions
Competition 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!
Competition 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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LOCATED at Westfield Knox, TunzaFun Xtreme is an amazing indoor play centre offering rock climbing, an extreme ropes course, dodgem cars and more! Knox Leader and Monash Leader each have five double Xtreme Packs to give away.
Competition Winners: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium passes
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is launching Finding Dory and Friends: The Experience just in time for the school holidays. 30 Leader readers have won family passes!
