Fairfield's Draper strong in Olympics

FAIRFIELD kayaker Warwick Draper was unlucky to miss out on an Olympic medal, finishing fifth in the K1 slalom final after giving everything he had. » more

Cash advice for women

WOMEN can take steps to secure their financial future with practical money management workshops in Thornbury next week. » more

Award for youth work

A NORTHCOTE police officer has received top honours for her work with African youth. » more

Park group's hackles up on off-lead

A SENSITIVE habitat area will not be going to the dogs if Darebin Parklands Association members have their way. » more

Rail flasher assaults girl

POLICE are searching for a man who flashed at and allegedly assaulted a 14-year-old girl in Alphington. » more

Trike gang 'scum'

A LITTLE boy is heartbroken after someone took off with five of his favourite toys from the front yard of his Alphington home. » more

Former mayor in poll bid

A FORMER Darebin mayor has declared he will run for council in November with a campaign to give pensioners a rebate on council rates. » more

White collar battlers the new urban poor

DAREBIN residents work mainly in white-collar jobs but are the new urban poor. » more

Darebin Music Feast launches

A TASTE from the Darebin Music Feast menu gave those at the program launch plenty to look forward to next month. » more

Alphington's Thai restaurant wins again

ALPHINGTON'S Paladarr Thai Issan restaurant has been named best Thai in Victoria for the third year running. » more