Brunswick's Sarah Ward is back as her alter ego Yana Alana, in her new show "Bite Me Harder" with Frances Evans and Bec Matthews from Tha Paranas. Picture: Kylie Else

YANA Alana, the alter ego of Brunswick performer Sarah Ward, is ready to be let loose on mainstream stages. » more

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Moreland police in blitz on graffiti

Moreland police are cracking down on graffiti and are calling on residents to email them photos of vandalism.

POLICE say graffiti is so "out of control" across Moreland that reducing a recent spike in criminal damage is their "number one priority". » more

Louise Sonlos, who owns Moreland Rd cafe Appetite Delight, looks at the mysterious bullet-like holes in her front window. Picture: Julie Best.

Strip window pain for Brunswick traders
VANDALS have shattered windows with mysterious bullet-like holes in a spate of attacks on Brunswick businesses. » more

Moreland's property boom shows no signs of slowing, according to State Government figures.

Moreland housing prices rise
THERE are few signs of the Moreland housing boom slowing, according to State Government figures. » more

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Recent incidents of on-field violence has put the spotlight on safety of footballers.

Violent incidents thrust player safety back into spotlight
THERE are growing concerns for the safety of footballers after a series of violent incidents in recent weeks. » more

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Jordie Albiston thinks of poetry as a living and breathing art form.
Picture: MARK FRECKER N03DV306

Finding challenge in verse

JORDIE Albiston loves the mathematics of poetry. » more

N02dv402a1: Oz rock legends The Angels and the Hoodoo Gurus have booked Diamond Valley pub rockers MissAndretti as their support band. Picture: LAWRENCE PINDER N02DV402.

Proud to be pub rockers

PUB rock is loud, proud and sweaty. » more

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One of the mystery road signs. For more, click on the gallery link in this article.

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

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

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