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Bike fine backlash

October 23, 2009 · 1 Comment 

By Stephanie Anderson, Ally Press and Tim Wetherell

Cycling advocacy groups have lashed out at Melbourne City Council over fines for cycling through the city’s gardens.

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In Depth

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Crossing The Line: Jaywalking No More?

October 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

 Rejoice Melburnians! There’s no such offence as jaywalking, according to Australian Pedestrian Council President Harold Scruby.

But don’t break out the champagne just yet.

While there’s no mention of jaywalking in the 2009 issue of the Australian Road Rules, Mr Scumby said it’s all in the name.

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Sport

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MCG Car park uproar

October 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

By Cambell Klose, Julian Bayard & Tom Hickey.

Yarra Park has long been the site for parking around the MCG, but the City of Yarra Council and local residents now claim the cars are causing significant damage to the area.

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Opinion

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When the alternative solution is the right choice

October 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

 By Paige Mason

Nobody takes their health lightly. Every medical decision is scrutinised and involves deep thought and consideration.

That’s why I’ve started seeing a naturopath.

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Entertainment

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Summer Days: Through the kaleidoscope of summer festivals

As some Melburnians continue to recover from last year’s summer music festival season, hosing the inches of mud off the soles of their feet or trying to remember who it was that stole their cheap, imitation sunglasses, it is time to prepare for a repeat onslaught of shuffle dancers and sneaking in bottles of Johnny Walker. [Read the full story]


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Thailand: beauty at any cost

By Sarah Ashmore

Summer’s coming… You may not have a lot of cash, but you do have one thing on your mind – travel. So jump on the net and find yourself a cheap flight to Thailand.  Getting there is the expensive part; the holiday is as cheap and as easy as it comes.

 

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