Jackie Murley with her rare, ``paper thin'' shells on Aspendale beach. Picture: RICHARD SERONG

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Demerit point hog shocks Mordialloc cops

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Curfew fur flying
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Supermarket manager Clifford Karghoo in favour. Picture: RICHARD SERONG

Coin curb on trolley 'blight'
COIN-OPERATED shopping trolleys will become compulsory across Kingston if an Aspendale Gardens residents' group gets its way. » more

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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

Canvassing artistic talents

MORE than 300 artists have thrown their hat in the ring for this year's Nillumbik Prize. » more

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Langwarrin sign language

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

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