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Acting Insp Clive Williams speaks at the funeral of Hastings Sgt Kurt Krause. Photo: Jason Sammon

MORE than 200 police officers and HMAS Cerberus personnel formed a guard of honour at the funeral of long-serving Hastings Sgt Kurt Krause last Friday. » more

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Families and charities lay claim to rich recluse's millions

An advertisement has been placed in the Leader  by lawyers seeking to find out more about Elsbeth Jean Dyke's life.

AN ELDERLY recluse who died leaving a $15 million fortune has unwittingly sparked a legal stoush among peninsula families and charities vying for the cash they say is rightfully theirs. » more


SOLOMON the seal has fallen in love with Hastings. This cute little pup gave the Leader  a wave when we visited him last week. But the message from the experts remains clear - please don't feed him, for his sake.  Photo: Guy Thayer

Solomon safety warning
KEEP 20m away that is the latest advice from marine experts concerned about the welfare of Solomon the seal. » more


Madden's visit 'was no secret'
A VISIT by Planning Minister Justin Madden to Crib Point last month was not "secret", according to his office. » more


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Help Luke join the grand tour
RISING soccer star Luke Strangis has been invited to tour the UK with an elite training squad but he needs help getting there. » more


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


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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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.

Roof garden 'rescue'

IS YOUR gnome at home? » more

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