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Mystery of man killed by train at Pakenham
PAKENHAM police are seeking public help to identify a man killed by a train at Pakenham station. » more
Locked out of home
BEACONSFIELD Scouts have been locked out of their hall in Beaconsfield Ave for the second time this year. » more
Families sucked dry
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How history mixes it with today in Healesville
A VISUAL feast awaits anyone planning a visit to the TarraWarra Museum of Art this month. » more
It's all for love of punk
THERE is no shortage of home-grown punk rock, says Eltham's Mark Wightley the hard part is managing it all. » more
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Strange Tales
Pommie pub a real selling pint in Chirnside Park
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The Knox name rocks into stardom
KNOX made world headlines this week after Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt named one of their twins Knox Leon. » more
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