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Dr Hamish Graham is heading to war-torn Sudan to treat refugees. Picture: Janine Eastgate

THE next time you curse the price of petrol or the cost of renting close to the city, try and picture a refugee camp, bursting with tens of thousands of displaced people, facing violence, rape and starvation every day. » more

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Terrier-like for territory in Darebin

Keep parkland dog-friendly campaigners were in full voice. Picture: Janine Eastgate.

PLENTY of colour and noise came from hundreds of local dog-lovers, but the message was serious: Keep Darebin Parklands doggy-friendly. » more


Paul Berry

Recognising a love of life
A LONG-serving member of Heidelberg's police community, Leading Sen-Constable Paul Berry, has been honoured posthumously with a national medal for 15 years of diligent service. » more


Tax return volunteers John Seelers, Kevin Ryan and Reg Jackson are ready to start crunching numbers. Picture: Janine Eastgate

Help is not so taxing in Banyule
BANYULE residents on low incomes pensions are turning to a community-based tax return service in record numbers. » more


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Local Sport

Heidelberg United appeal dismissed
HEIDELBERG United has sought legal advice to decide its next course of action after an appeal to reinstate its Victorian Premier League win over Preston was rejected last week. » more


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Real Estate

Find and house or agent
Go to our Real Estate page to find houses and real estate agents in your local area. » more


David Taylor, in his Smiths Gully studio, uses the Diamond Valley's natural beauty as the inspiration for his watercolours.  
Picture: MARK FRECKER N03DV309

Smiths Gully artist sees light as magic

WATERCOLOURIST David Taylor says any scene can be rendered remarkable by the right light. » more

Jordie Albiston thinks of poetry as a living and breathing art form.   
Picture: MARK FRECKER  N03DV306

Finding challenge in verse

JORDIE Albiston loves the mathematics of poetry. » more

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Strange Tales

One of the mystery road signs. For more, click on the gallery link in this article.

Langwarrin sign language

THE mystery road signs around Frankston we revealed sparked a global reaction. Read what people around the world thought about the witty installations. » more

Stolen gnomes and ornaments have taken up residence with Jan Masson at Aspendale Gardens Community Centre.

Roof garden 'rescue'

IS YOUR gnome at home? » more

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Brought to you by the Hume City Council, the 2008 Hume Winter Music Festival will feature over 30 vibrant music events.  Celebrating its sixth year, the festival is one of the most popular events on the community calendar.  For more festival information visit www.hume.vic.gov.au. The Hume Leader is the proud media partner for this festival.

 

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