Free ride on public transport this Christmas

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by michaelc@webplace.com.au (Befekir Kebede)
Train, tram, coach and bus services across Victoria will be free from first to last service on Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder said today.

“Public transport is the safe and easy way to visit family and friends for Christmas celebrations,” Mr Mulder said."

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Country cook takes title - Food & Dining - Lifestyle - Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader

Country cook takes title - Food & Dining - Lifestyle - Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader: "A COLDSTEAM chef who uses organic produce straight from the garden has been named Australia's Country Chef of Year.

Gary Cooper, from restaurant Bella Vedere, was named the best regional chef by Country Style magazine."

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HAVE YOUR SAY: Renewed call for VicForests in Yarra Glen comments - Council - News - Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader

HAVE YOUR SAY: Renewed call for VicForests in Yarra Glen comments - Council - News - Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader:

"Unbelievably, Samantha Dunn is now putting forward a motion to rescind the motion passed on 11/12 /2012. This will take place at the first 2013 meeting.What is wrong with letting the council get on with council business, and get out of political statements"

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Federal Labor urges Victoria to tax the family home

 Land tax would be levied on the family home under a proposal put forward by the Gillard Labor Government today.

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan used a meeting of state and federal treasurers in Canberra to dodge responsibility for national tax reform, instead calling on states to abolish stamp duty, funded by increases in land tax."


Comment:  Is she serious?

I Heard It On The Grape Vine

Rumour:

IGA COLDSTREAM MAY HAVE CHANGED HANDS.