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Teen’s birthday celebrations cut short
A PASCOE Vale teen has had his car impounded after being nabbed at more than 50km/h over the limit just 15 minutes before his 19th birthday.
Road safety is child’s play for these youngsters
THEY might be a long way off driving, but these young Melbourne students can teach others a fair bit about road safety. WATCH THEIR MESSAGE
No bed? No chance, say councillors
A DEVELOPER who wanted to build 10 bedroom-less apartments in Preston has been told to go back to the drawing board and come up with three or four “nice” apartments instead.
Fight to save derelict Narre Warren home
IT might be rundown, but this “culturally significant” 1960s house in Narre Warren is at the centre of a fight to stop it being bulldozed.
Man charged over Westfield sex act
A MAN accused of performing a sex act in front of a woman in a busy Wantirna South shopping centre carpark is among the first to be charged under Victoria’s new sexual offence laws.
Just the ticket for being a million-hair
WANT to get a cut of tonight’s $40m Oz Lotto? Perhaps take a trip to this Wantirna hairdressing salon which has just sold its third division one winning ticket in two years.
Man waits on five-organ transplant
JASON McIntyre has a condition so rare that it took doctors decades to work out what it was — and now the Cranbourne man needs a five-part transplant.
Woman grabbed on street in Ringwood
A WOMAN was grabbed from behind around the neck and waist by a man as she walked to her car after finishing work late at night in Ringwood.
‘Somebody saved my family’s life’
IN 2002, Sunbury dad-of-six lay on an operating table unsure whether these were his final moments or not. Now, thanks to the miracle of organ donation, him and his family are thriving.
Top three Family favourites for sale
WITH plenty of room indoors plus space to make a splash outside, these four-bedroom homes offer something for everyone.
Surprising result Simple Sunbury home smashes reserve
BUYERS from Docklands took on six other bidders to win the keys to their first home, and shattered the reserve price in the process.
Family grandeur Spread out in style
NEED more space for all the kids? Or do you love to entertain a large crowd? This elegant home north of the CBD will tick all your boxes. Take a look inside.
Style in spades Elegance and opulence
GRAND opulence is on offer in every room of this chic Craigieburn house. Take a peek inside.
NPL soccer Bentleigh stays in title race
BENTLEIGH Greens closed in on another National Premier League finals berth and stayed in the title race with a 2-0 victory over FC Bulleen Lions.
Premier Cricket Harbinson raring to return
SAM Harbinson will be primed to take Premier Cricket by storm this summer, says Northcote captain Steve Taylor.
Win afternoon tea at The Hotel Windsor
THE Hotel Windsor is the undisputed home of afternoon tea, having served it daily since 1883. Leader has 15 afternoon tea vouchers for two to give away.
Queen: It’s A Kinda Magic
THE world’s premier Queen tribute show Queen: It’s A Kinda Magic is coming the Athenaeum Theatre in August. Leader has 13 double passes to give away.
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