IF THERE is one thing Esther Wheatley can't stomach, it's blood and gore on television. » more
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Obesity epidemic hits Greater Dandenong
GREATER Dandenong men are the fattest in Melbourne, according to a new health survey. » more
BLOG: Keysborough Olympian takes her best shot
SHOOTER Natalia Rahman will be blogging for Dandenong Leader readers this entire Olympics. Click here to see what she's up to. » more
EastLink 'Hotel' vandalised
PUBLIC art has once again become an unwitting canvas for vandals in Greater Dandenong. » more
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Rangers bomb out
THEY were unable to finish what they started. » more

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Eastern journey inspires artist's show
A TRIP to Japan has inspired a new exhibition of collage painting. » more
Lilydale chefs take the cake
LILYDALE International's chefs have won silver at a state-wide culinary showdown. » more
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Strange Tales
Pommie pub a real selling pint in Chirnside Park
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The Knox name rocks into stardom
KNOX made world headlines this week after Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt named one of their twins Knox Leon. » more










