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ť The venerable William Brown demonstrates continuing municipal ignorance.

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Wednesday, 19th November 2008

The venerable Bill Brown, previously ringmaster of failed International Village fame, tells us, in this morning's NEWS that there was "a significant change to council in 2005". Don't we know it?Would we tolerate such a retrograde... View More.

By: John

Gray in Black & White

ť I've done nothing to broaden the female field Sorry, you'll have to vote for me.

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Wednesday, 19th November 2008

Five weeks ago this blog lamented the small number of women then coming forward as candidates for COGS. http://www.sheppnew s.com.au/blog/blogentry. aspx?id=927 My suggestions, qualified as merely a small example list of heaps of... View More.

By: John

Think Local. Buy Local.

ť Local News Cartoons - The lighter side

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Tuesday, 18th November 2008

Here are a few local news topics, with local identities depicted in animated cartoons on YouTube.http://au.youtub e.com/watch?v=_2noRV64Vq 4 - The Pub Signhttp://au.youtube.co m/watch?v=YJRK6gYgj9k - No one home at Exceliorhttp://au.youtub... View More.

By: scratchie

Linton's Lips

Be careful cobbers Monday, 22nd September 2008

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Remember what they say about never holding an inquiry unless you know the outcome.The same can be said about a protest rally.Seems the organisers of the rally on Saturday to save Careful Cobbers grossly overestimated the public support for their... View More.

By: The Lip

Linton's Lips

Lake view must be long term Thursday, 4th September 2008

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As expected the cost and the timeline are the focus of debate over the lake but what about the vision.Rome wasn't built in a day and neither will the lake - I bet Rome was pretty expensive as well but it turned out ok.Think of yourself strolling... View More.

By: The Lip

Linton's Lips

Dramatic early exit the best for all Thursday, 10th July 2008

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Jana Rawlinson has a sore toe and won't be going to Beijing.It is sad for her but a relief to many.Who could forget the selfish moaning and publicity seeking that preceeded Athens. It even had its own name; 'Jana Drama'The Australian Olympic team... View More.

By: The Lip

Ask your local cop

OPERATION RAID COMES TO A CLOSE FOR ANOTHER YEAR Tuesday, 18th December 2007

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Police Operation RAID (Rid All Impaired Drivers), an annual Traffic Operation which has been running for a number of years, has come to a close for 2007. This year the operation ran from the 23rd November to 15th December. Each year this period... View More.

By: Sgt Marty Mclachlan

Geek Life

Mummy i have dust in my eye? Tuesday, 20th November 2007

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I found this story of one of my fave sites myextralife.com.Disneyland workers were recently forced to close the "Pirates of the Caribbean" attraction after a ride security camera caught a woman apparently dumping human remains, in what... View More.

By: David DIllon

Geek Life

eGames Expo Melbourne November 16 -18 Monday, 12th November 2007

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www.egamesexpo.com.auWhile i didn't give this much thought last year this year ill be atending this time around for what could be a promising event. While i don't expect much in the way of an E3 event like the have in LA previous years the... View More.

By: David DIllon