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GALLERY: Gas leak to blame for deadly explosion, police confirm
FORSTER-TUNCURRY: Massive blast that killed elderly man was caused by a build-up of gas in a residential home.
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NAPLAN agency blames teachers, principals for turning exams into high-stakes test
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Defence hit with another internet sex scandal
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PNG 'dirty money' trail leads to Australia
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Frontline services will be hit: unions
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After Jolie, women less shy to investigate mastectomies
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Gag claim on ambulance times
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Grant for Darley footy juniors
DARLEY Junior Football Club has been awarded a $20,000 grant to upgrade a kitchen so it can keep supporting disadvantaged ...
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CHECK out the best of what's happening around town.
Join in festival spirit for Djerriwarrh
SPORTING groups, performers and businesses are being urged to sign up for November’s Djerriwarrh Festival.
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Miles away from the flak, PM gets acquainted with a good book or two
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Seth Rogen, desperately seeking salvation
It's as filthy as any of the Judd Apatow films he's been in, but Seth Rogen hopes his ...
Favourite Harrison Craig wins The Voice
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Outrage as Australian DJ chides 'cowering' Nigella
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Daily horoscopes: Wednesday, June 19
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No respite in interest rates on the cards
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Letters to the editor, Melton and Moorabool
LETTERS to the editor as sent to Melton & Moorabool Weekly.
Que Sera: Ring-a-ding-ding, a happy hubby
So long smearing, hello smudging
Writer Donna Kelly is sad that the one cuisine technique she has mastered has ended.
Drive safely this winter
Treechanger Donna Kelly may have left the road ragers behind but the tailgaters are still in force. And ...
Drive safely this winter
Treechanger Donna Kelly may have left the road ragers behind but the tailgaters are still in force. And ...
Drive safely this winter
Treechanger Donna Kelly may have left the road ragers behind but the tailgaters are still in force.
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The big chill: embrace or escape
From sun-filled sojourns to log fire retreats, Belinda Jackson reveals the hottest last-minute winter holidays.
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