TRAFFICKED women are being held captive as sex slaves in legal brothels in Melbourne's northern suburbs, says a Thornbury author. » more
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Fair go for artists
FLEDGLING Northcote studio Joint Hassles will show off its finest art at the Melbourne Art Fair at the Royal Exhibition Building this month. » more
Ray of inspiration
WHEN Veronica Forster first saw Ray Moon performing as a body builder he was 78 years old. » more
Guilty plea helps avert jail
A RESERVOIR man has been convicted of soliciting sex from two nine-year-old boys. » more
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Sports Star set for Beijing
WHEN Shane Brand emerged from hospital in a wheelchair 14 months after a car crash made him quadriplegic in 2003, the former karate black belt searched for a new sporting passion. » more
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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
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
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
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