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The day death came to the Dandenongs
THE fateful day when Melbourne’s usually-lush Dandenong Ranges turned into a raging orange fireball is still burnt in the minds of those who were at its forefront 20 years ago.
’We thought he was gone’
A CRICKETER who collapsed while chasing a ball and stopped breathing on the field for 17 minutes was saved by two quick-thinking teens who performed CPR on him.
How to spot an illegal brothel
HUNDREDS of illegal brothels, many offering unsafe sexual practices, are operating across Melbourne — and police admit the industry’s sheer size makes it difficult to probe.
Ex-Lion roars on the cricket pitch
HE may have swapped the Sherrin for a cricket ball, but AFL legend and radio host Jonathan Brown was still a lethal weapon for a suburban cricket club in Melbourne’s west.
Melb’s new hot spot to pop the question
LOVEBIRDS are embracing the peninsula’s newest attraction for more than just its stunning views, with five people popping the question since it opened last month.
Rider dies in bike collision
A MOTORCYCLIST has died after his bike clipped the back of a car, then collided with another motorbike in Melbourne’s southeast.
Drivers asked for details of ‘dodgy’ fines
THE man investigating potentially faulty road safety cameras on Peninsula Link has called on drivers to provide full details of the event that led to their fine.
Movie buffs rewind to classic video store
IT might seem like a blast from the past, but borrowing movies is just as popular as ever at one of Melbourne’s last remaining video shops.
Pet lovers continue fine fight
ANGRY residents who copped fines for having unregistered pets in Melbourne’s outer east are vowing to fight the council after it failed to send reminders or warning letters.
Buyer journey Family buyer’s quest for a big home
THE number of family members may be two short of The Brady Bunch but when Marnie and Matt Dean married, they knew a large home was on their wish list.
Design dreams Edgy and exciting designs are fulfilled
URBAN Edge Building Group’s design and drafting manager, Nathan Thorp, creates home designs and fulfils people’s home desires.
Classic design Custom-built for family life
A YOUNG family to Melbourne’s north are enjoying their new custom-built home, after falling in love with their neighbour’s property design.
Land estate Estate stages fast-tracked to meet demand
DEVELOPERS at Wallan’s idyllic Springridge Estate are struggling to keep up with demand for land, with buyers recognising value in Melbourne’s northern corridor.
NMCA Spinner claims nine scalps
OFF-SPINNER Jake Marsh was the toast of Cobras Cricket Club on Saturday night after carving through Darebin Chargers’ batting line-up.
GDCA Magpies’ recruits shine
RECRUITING has never been an exact science, however Wallan has had plenty of success with its new and returning faces this GDCA season.
Leader Kids@Play Competition
To encourage active and happy Aussie kids, we are giving away $250 each week from January 23 to February 17, 2017 in the Leader Community News Kids@Play competition.
Win Ladies in Black double passes
WITH original music from legendary singer songwriter Tim Finn, Ladies in Black comes to the Regent Theatre in February. Leader has 10 double passes to the February 25 performance to give away.
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