ELISA checked out the EastLink tunnels in style from the passenger seat of a 1966 Ford Mustang. » more
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Croydon calisthenics members out in the cold after a rent hike
A CROYDON sports club faces collapse after a massive hike in rent forced it from its long-time home. » more
Maroondah's top energy expenders
TWO Maroondah businesses are among the state's top energy users, sucking enough power in a single year to satisfy the needs of 10,000 households. » more
Tracking car heist hotspots
MORE than 170 cars were stolen in Maroondah in the past year, with Ringwood and Croydon proving the richest hunting ground for thieves. » more
- Stolen taps a drain on resources
- Stress to success in fickle market
- Trail and rail on agenda
- Eye to growing concerns
- Hospital gearing up for a run for its money
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Local Sport
Ringwood trio in action
THREE Ringwood Athletics Club throwers competed in Europe last week, two as part of a final tune-up before heading to the Beijing Olympics while one youngster took some early steps on the world stage. » more

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Maroondah Focus
Cause for lost Caleb
THE morning of Friday, April 5, 2002, dawned as any other but for Liselle and Steve Thorburn and their 18-month old son Caleb, the day would end in tragedy. » more
Police Beat
Hit man in stable condition
AN ELDERLY man was taken to hospital with acute injuries on Wednesday when he was hit by a car near the Dorset Gardens Hotel in Croydon. » more
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Strange Tales

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












