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Clown’s kid pursuit sparks safety warning
PARENTS have been told to warn their kids about the creepy clown craze after two boys were chased by a man wielding a fake knife in Melbourne’s inner east.
Could this idea revive flagging Fitzroy St?
IT sounds kooky, but a unique lobster flag atop a heritage St Kilda building is part of a plan to try and bring Fitzroy St back to life.
‘Jewel in the crown’ restaurant may lie idle
A BEACHSIDE restaurant in a new $10.7m yacht club in Melbourne’s south looks set to sit vacant over summer as the council struggles to find a tenant.
Bird man banned after 45 years
A PIGEON fancier who has been releasing birds at a carpark in Melbourne’s southeast for 45 years, fascinating locals and visitors, has been grounded by Parks Victoria.
Gatwick Hotel sale imminent, says agent
IT’S been the scene of some of Melbourne’s grisliest murders but an infamous St Kilda boarding house is finally set to change hands almost a year after it went on the market.
Popular market’s fresh hit of success
ONE of Melbourne’s favourite markets continues to reach new heights, with fresh figures revealing more than 90,000 people visit each week.
New building to put solar panels in shade
A WOMAN who spent more than $20,000 on solar panels says a development will overshadow them and render them useless — but months of pleading with authorities has had no effect.
Garden delights open for all to see
A GARDEN in Melbourne’s south six years in the making will open to the public for the first time.
Foodies to roll on up to carnival
LOVE a good food truck? Then you’ll want to be at this four-day food truck carnival coming to Melbourne’s east — it’s expected to attract thousands.
Country homes Homes on the range
THOSE looking for a peaceful country lifestyle could be impressed by these substantial homes with resort-style facilities on large allotments.
Future potential Ripe to renovate
Renovate, extend, or develop — they could all be an option at these Monash area properties that range from 652sq m to 1732sq m.
Captivating kitchens Cook up a storm
THESE delightful kitchens take pride of place in their Preston homes where they add aesthetic appeal and to practical designs that make cooking a breeze.
Big win Meet the families who teamed up to outbid developers
MEET the Melbourne first-home buyers who teamed up their families for a $910,000 bid to beat developers and end their home search.
Premier Cricket Dragons’ bowlers take plaudits
NORTHCOTE coach David Reid says the club’s bowling effort in its Premier Cricket victory over Ringwood was one of its best in years.
VTCA Sheridan a marquee signing
IF RIVAL clubs weren’t envious enough of Yarraville Club already, the Turf Cricket powerhouse secured the recruiting coup of the off-season.
Win a Ballarat getaway and view the Archies
THE Art Gallery of Ballarat is the exclusive Victorian venue for the touring exhibition of the 2016 Archibald Prize. Leader has two major Ballarat getaway prizes plus runner-up Exhibition passes to give away.
Aumann’s gardening vouchers to be won
AUMANN’S Landscaping and Gardening has everything you’ll need to keep your garden looking great this Spring. Diamond Valley Leader and Heidelberg Leader each have three Aumann’s vouchers to give away.
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