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Couple’s ugg-believable tread to the top
A COUPLE who moved to Australia and started a business with just $60 to their name are now warming the feet of megastars including Katy Perry, Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez.
Garden removal away with the fairies
A MUM says she has had to console her two “mortified” daughters after a fairy garden they built at a park was deemed “unsafe” and torn down by the council.
Gay bar demolition on owner’s radar
A POPULAR St Kilda bar dubbed “an icon of the Melbourne gay scene” could be torn down to make way for apartments if a planned development is given the green light.
Power boxes create art buzz
THE street art scene in Footscray has always been electric — but the latest canvas to get the street art treatment has taken that notion even further.
Insights into lack of vision
TACKLING the world with impaired vision was a revealing experience for reporter Geordie Cowan.
Cafes stand together against violence
CAFES in Casey and Dandenong handing out 60,000 coffee cups with slogans that aim to challenge community attitudes about men’s violence against women.
Bid to become ‘capital of the east’
THIRTEEN-STOREY buildings could line parts of Burwood Highway under a Knox Council plan to turn the area into the “capital of the east”.
$12m funding boost for fringe suburbs
FROM playgrounds to a scout centre, more than $12.6 million will be spent on community projects in Melbourne’s growth areas, the state government has announced.
Man on the run after shooting at cops
A DRIVER is on the run after shooting at police and attempting to ram two police officers in their car in Melbourne’s southeast.
Anglers’ discarded hooks a danger to dogs
A WOMAN whose dog swallowed a baited fish hook at a popular Melbourne beach says reckless fishermen are putting pets in danger.
Driver flees after crashing into car
A RESPITE carer has been left without her car after it was hit by another driver in Melbourne’s inner east, who then fled the scene.
Fine food idea is long overdue
BOOKWORMS in Melbourne’s north with overdue library fines will be able to clear their debts by donating food instead.
Best Christmas bargains, paws down
SCRATCHING around for a suitable Christmas gift? Why not pick up a few bargains at the Australian Animal Protection Society (AAPS) annual festive fete.
Young fundraiser cooking with gas
TALK about a sizzling hot effort. Young Ted Perton
has cooked up more than 65kg of snags to raise a whopping $7000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Would you let someone paint your house black?
A BRAVE homeowner in Melbourne’s outer east has allowed the outside of their house to be painted entirely black — all in the name of art.
Chic northside homes set to attract top prices
AFTER already attracting plenty of interest, two properties in Melbourne’s northern suburbs are expected to achieve top prices at auction tomorrow.
Mud brothers back in town
TWO northern suburbs men are fired up for the Melbourne Tough Mudder challenge after warming up at the World’s Toughest Mudder in Las Vegas.
Inner-city history goes under the hammer
SOME historic homes will go to auction tomorrow, with a Brunswick terrace and Coburg california bungalow expected to draw big crowds.
Heathmont sites set for marathon auction
A VAST Heathmont site owned by one family since the 1940s will offer buyers a chance at their own suburban dream, when it goes under the hammer in 11 lots at an upcoming auction.
Maccas robbed twice in two weeks
STAFF at a McDonald’s restaurant in Melbourne’s south have been the targets of a terrifying robbery for the second time in a fortnight.
Staff terrorised in meat cleaver robbery
THREE men are on the run after allegedly threatening staff with weapons at a Ringwood fast food chain. And police believe this woman can help them.
Mary’s work raises millions
A PASSION for helping children get the best out of themselves has seen Hawthorn’s Mary Muirhead raise millions for people with autism.
Standout family homes at Whittlesea auctions
A TOTAL of 45 properties are scheduled for auction across Whittlesea suburbs tomorrow, including standout homes in Epping, Mill Park and Bundoora.
History under the hammer
A FEDERATION home built in 1906 on a Caulfield North wheat field is set to harvest plenty of interest before its upcoming auction.
Luxurious lifestyle home set for sale
WITH just two spring weekends remaining, auction activity is in full bloom in the Mordialloc Chelsea region.
Grand plans for town centre growth
ALMOST 20,000 new houses and four new town centres will be built in Melbourne’s north to cater for the region’s long-term growth.
Story of Ben Hall on the big screen
BUSHRANGER Ben Hall’s story will hit the big screen in December.
Probe on council’s email slip-up
UPDATE: KINGSTON Council will appoint an independent investigator after an email slip up that saw the personal details of more than 2000 people released.
Competitions
Competition Win family passes to KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil
KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil comes to Flemington Racecourse in January. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic – Leader has four family passes to give away!
Competition Join Barbie for a party at Fantastic Furniture, Maribyrnong
Fantastic Furniture in Maribyrnong is hosting a Barbie Party on Saturday, November 26, and Leader readers are invited to join in the fun. We have three Barbie prizes packs to give away!
Competition Winners: Equitana Melbourne prizes
THE world of horses returns to the Melbourne Showgrounds for Equitana 2016, a four-day horse spectacular. Eight Leader famillies have won general admission passes. Giddy up!
Competition Winners: Legends in Concert at The Palms at Crown
DIRECT from Las Vegas, Legends in Concert is coming to The Palms at Crown in January. Leader readers have won prizes including accommodation at Crown Promenade and Legends in Concert double passes.
