Date: | Make this site your homepage

CareerOne CarsGuide
Melbourne Leader

TURNING JAPANESE: Emily and Evan, both 6, and Alana, 13. Picture: Kylie Else.

ONE week down, another to go. » more

Own the moment: For more pictures go to newsphotos

Photo Galleries

Snapshots: Open the gallery

Reader News Pics: Submit your news pics.

Redspot Survey

Redspot Survey

Have your say on Melbourne's worst roads with the RACV Leader Redspot survey.


Photos and Multimedia

Gallery: Official crowning ceremony for Miss Universe 2008 Australian


Winter Holidays

Holiday fun: Download your guide to activities in the city this school holidays.


Today's Front Cover

Uni dentist closure

VOLUNTARY student unionism has claimed another scalp with the scrapping of Melbourne University's on-campus dental service. » more


Counting the cost of drug treatment
RECOVERING drug users are struggling to meet the cost of methadone programs, with some relapsing into heroin addiction after being forced to abandon treatment, a new survey has found. » more


ALL WELCOME: Gay and lesbian couples have long married and divorced in Melbourne, Rev Heather Creighton from the Melbourne Metropolitan Community Church tells. Picture: Tony Gough.

Gay vows not new
MELBOURNE gay and lesbian couples have been marrying and divorcing each other for years, according to the Rev Heather Creighton. » more


Further Afield


Local Sport

Vixens captain Sharelle McMahon.

Vixens captain nets another goal
WHEN a netballer first breaks into the Australian team, she usually has four goals. » more


For local football news, details, galleries and competitions. Get more on your league here.

Real Estate

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


Novelist Allison Lloyd says she was inspired to write by children Shu-Shu, 8, and Ming-En, 11.    
Picture: MARK FRECKER N02DV310

Greensborough writer finds way back in time

IF HER debut children's novel is half as much fun to read as it was to write, author Alison Lloyd will be on to a winner. » more

Trevor Wood reanimates the dead with the comic book Sawbones.  Picture: MARK FRECKER N01DV405

Diamond Creek author's comic books a dead funny read

DIAMOND Creek illustrator Trevor Wood has dug deep into the realm of the living dead to come up with a comic book about a zombie odd couple. » more

Break the Story: Be it a local sports match, community event or social function - if it’s made news in your area, we want to know about it. Submit a reader report here!

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

be a winner

Promotions

Bayside Business Network

Leader Community Newspapers is a proud supporter of the Bayside Business Network. The Bayside Business Network provides a forum for businesses to network through functions, seminars, business breakfasts, and luncheons.  For more information and la ist of events, visit  www.baysidebusiness.com.au

Hume Winter Music Festival

Brought to you by the Hume City Council, the 2008 Hume Winter Music Festival will feature over 30 vibrant music events.  Celebrating its sixth year, the festival is one of the most popular events on the community calendar.  For more festival information visit www.hume.vic.gov.au. The Hume Leader is the proud media partner for this festival.

 

Video News

Sky News

Today's Forecast:

Our Papers

Advertisement

Truelocal.com.au makes it easier for consumers to find truly local businesses online.

Buy a picture from this paper or the Leader Community Newspapers picture gallery at Newsphotos.

Search our online newspaper library Newstext, with more than 150 newspapers archived.

When motoring matters, read reviews by our specialists. Find your next new or used car, and information on services, accessories and more.

Find your ideal job and get tips from experts on interview skills, training and resumes - you can even post yours online.

Search thousands of properties to rent or buy, compare interest rates, get tips on how to negotiate your deal and read the latest market news.

Copyright 2006 Leader Community Newspapers. All times AEST (GMT+10).