Bob Starkie and Bobby Valentine. Picture: Mark Stewart N01MP606

ONCE a hotbed of live bands, Prahran is harking back to its glory days of rock 'n' roll this weekend. » more

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A Glen Iris drive to slow down

Karen Jager, right, with friend Melissa Trewin. One of Mrs Jager's "Slow Down!" signs hangs on the fence. Picture: Mark Stewart N01MP803

A CAN-DO mum and realtor is successfully recruiting residents who live near schools in her crusade to slow down motorists. » more

Aerosol artist Sam meryck says his graffiti tribute has been ruined. Picture: Mark Stewart N01MP802

Malvern Rd mural mess mystery
A MURAL memorial sanctioned by the building's owner has been vandalised by a Stonnington Council worker, a Prahran artist says. » more

Students John, 8, Max, 9, and Stephanie, 9, get clicking under the supervision of knitting instructor Emma Black. Picture: Mark Stewart N50MP108

Armadale school's stitch in time
YEARS 3 and 4 students at Armadale Primary School recently set their wits to knits and found it to be habit-forming. » more

Further Afield

Local Sport

Malvern on the verge
MALVERN is within reach of the State League four after its come-from-behind 10-5 victory over host Camberwell in round 11. » more

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Real Estate

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Go to our Real Estate page to find houses and real estate agents in your local area. » more

Play

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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Strange Tales

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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