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Man ‘mistook’ chopper for UFO
A MAN who thought the police Air Wing was a UFO has been arrested after allegedly shining a laser into the aircraft.
Inquest into accountant’s mystery death
A TWO-DAY inquest will be held into the death of an Oxfam accountant who went missing at Fawkner’s Moomba Park Reserve in mysterious circumstances.
Cab licensees want big slice of $1b levy
TAXI licence owners estimate a $2 levy tacked on to taxi, hire car and Uber trips will raise more than $1 billion over eight years — and want to know why they’ll receive just a fraction in compensation.
Push for disabilities quota in workplaces
A QUOTA system to hire people with disabilities in the workplace is required to tackle one of the most common forms of discrimination, advocates say.
‘I feel like they were watching me’
A RINGWOOD woman distraught after her station wagon was stolen and torched says she is “convinced” thieves are targeting Subarus in the area — and police agree it’s a possibility.
Ross River virus outbreak strikes Victoria
PEOPLE are being urged to take extra care to protect themselves amid the worst outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in at least a decade.
‘No one wants to see a hairy Greek guy’
JAMES Penlidis was unhappy about a new house overlooking his backyard in Melbourne’s south, so he decided a cheeky protest was the answer. And he was right.
No social housing in ‘my ward’: councillor
A COUNCILLOR has stunned his Glen Eira colleagues by objecting to social housing in a new development, declaring “not in my ward”.
Teen to front court over crime spree
A TEENAGER who allegedly went on a two-month crime spree in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including multiple armed robberies and car thefts, will front court today.
Hot property Homes sell in days as out-of-town buyers swoop
BUYERS from out-of-town are buying homes less than a week after they hit the market, lured by the value for money offered in Sunbury and Diggers Rest.
Hot market “Extraordinary” results in Sunbury
A LOCAL agent has described the Sunbury property market as nothing short of “extraordinary”. Find out why.
One of a kind Rare period cottage for sale in Sunbury
A RARE old township cottage for sale in Sunbury is attracting “stupendous” interest, with potential buyers talking of a figure in the high $500,000 range.
Auction preview Croydon heritage home set for hammer time
WHETHER classic character or contemporary convenience is on your list, the Maroondah region will offer options across its auctions this weekend.
VTCA Stars pair go ballistic
A BRUTAL display of power hitting from West Indians Lorenzo Ingram and Brenton Parchment propelled Doutta Stars into the VTCA 20 semi-finals.
Cricket Fundraiser True blue for the cause
THE Eastern Cricket Association’s veterans competition will go in to bat in the battle against prostate cancer at Surrey Park on Sunday.
Where is the best coffee in the Yarra Ranges?
WE put the call out for you to tell us where to find the best coffee in the Yarra Ranges, and boy did you answer.
Come hear the music play!
LIFE is a cabaret, and the new musical production of Cabaret opens at the Athenaeum Theatre in April. Leader has 12 double passes to the April 27 show to give away.
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