Beijing-bound Ferntree Gully postie Kevin Ruddell

A FERNTREE Gully postie has landed an amazing job delivering mail to Aussie athletes at the Olympic Games in Beijing. » more

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Violence, thuggery and vandalism rife in Rowville

A GOOD Samaritan was viciously beaten up with his own crash helmet by two strangers he stopped to help in Rowville. » more

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Double road drama in Boronia
TWO people are battling serious injuries after two horror crashes in Boronia just hours apart. » more

Cuci Cucina owner George Papageorgiou standing out the back of his restaurant, which was recently targeted by arsonists

Restaurant fire probe
BAD luck has certainly come in threes for a Ferntree Gully restaurateur and chef. » more

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Wanted: Strong finals
AS darkening injury clouds cast a shadow over Knox Stadium, Lester Strong is facing the biggest month of his basketball career. » more

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

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