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A binturong at Melbourne Zoo. Picture: LAWRENCE PINDER N52DV323

THIS cuddly yet whiskery exotic animal is a bearcat, also known as a binturong. » more

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RATEPAYERS have picked up the $1250 tab for Nillumbik councillors to wine and dine at a charity ball. » more


Greensborough zookeeper Fleur Butcher is committed to improving the plight of orang-utans.  
Picture: LAWRENCE PINDERN52DV323

Primates are Greensborough zookeeper's mates
WATCHING the orang-utans at Melbourne Zoo, it's easy to see how Fleur Butcher fell in love with the primates. » more


Sports Minister James Merlino on court with Eltham MP Steve Herbert, Banyule Mayor Wayne Phillips and Eltham Wildcats administrator John Matthews. n01dv412.

Montmorency stadium a slam dunk for basketballers
ELITE basketball might be in a rough patch, but grassroots participation - at least in the Diamond Valley - is going ahead in leaps and bounds. » more


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It was highs and lows for coach Adam Holden after Sunday's local derby at Eltham.  Picture: MARK FRECKER. s01dt610

Diamond Valley Eagles rise to the occasion
DIAMOND Valleys 'nothing to lose' attitude continues to reap rewards in the Big V Championship Men's competition. » more


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


Trevor Wood reanimates the dead with the comic book Sawbones.  Picture: MARK FRECKER N01DV405

Diamond Creek author's comic books a dead funny read

DIAMOND Creek illustrator Trevor Wood has dug deep into the realm of the living dead to come up with a comic book about a zombie odd couple. » more

Gerard Schneider and Laura Slavin bring an operatic presence to their roles in Kismet.  Picture: LAWRENCE PINDERN52DV400

Romance prance in Baghdad

WITH its troubled recent past, Baghdad is probably not the first place you'd set a romantic musical theatre show. » 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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Hume Winter Music Festival

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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