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Tell us your dad's worst joke It's that time of year again. Not only does he get the pleasure of socks, jocks and cheesy card, this year you can make your dad famous by sharing his humour with the world on Fathers Day. More Info...	Holidays Away The premier holiday and travel magazine in regional New South Wales More Info...	Decision 2010: Full election coverage More Info...	Vote-a-Matic: Can't decide who to vote for? More Info...

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Looking for the best country holiday? The leading holiday and travel site for regional Australia. More Info...	Out & About - Winter 2010 More Info...	Sports Star Awards: Nominate now Fairfax Community Network Sports Star Awards More Info...	Travelways - Tasmania Discover Tasmania on your next holiday. More Info...

See Canberra As the days are set to heat up so too are Canberra's many summer events. More Info...	Swimming for her life A MONTH out of the water hasn't deterred Narre Warren's swimming champion Gloria Hardy from setting her sights on winning gold at this year's World Masters Games. More Info...	DDCA Awards: Winning smile says it all More Info...	RACE DAY ACTION: Pakenham Cup photos More Info...

TRIBUTE: Courage and heroism at fire front line More Info...	FEATURE: Pakenham Cup More Info...	DARK DAY: Bushfire photos More Info...	Animal antics CHILDREN around Casey and Cardinia have been busy these school holidays. More Info...

FIRE SENSE: Heat sparks safety warning Topsy turvy doesn't begin to describe the weather this year. But what everyone agrees on is that we face one of the worst fire danger periods for many years. ELISA MILLER reports. More Info...	Art helps soothe nerves The lines begin shakily, but slowly they take shape into vibrant forms of art. Hallam's Anne Atkin is amazed at the positive effects art can have on people with Parkinson's disease. DIANA WELLS reports. More Info...	Salts of the earth Every day of the year volunteers dedicate more than 700 hours back into the community. In honour of International Volunteer Day DANIELLE BUTCHER and DIANA WELLS have spoken to some of the volunteers that have given so much back to their community. More Info...	North East Victoria More Info...

Top of the table Today's students in tomorrow's world: Beaconhills College's Berwick campus was proud to showcase some stunning talent in its inaugural VCE Visual Arts and Technology exhibition last week. DIANA WELLS reports. More Info...	RACE DAY ACTION: Cranbourne Cup photos More Info...	Friends, fun make a class act The old adage that life begins at 40 could be changed to 55 when you talk to members of Casey's University of the Third Age. Hundreds of seniors are loving the learning and friendships U3A offers, DIANA WELLS reports. More Info...	Holiday Magazine - Bass Coast & Gippsland Holiday Magazine -Bass Coast & Gippsland is a quarterly publication dedicated to promoting the beauty and breadth of this diverse region. Highlighting the excellence, and innovation of local tourism and lifestyle businesses, is designed to be an easy and interesting read for locals, visitors and residents in greater Melbourne. More Info...

Holiday Magazine - Mornington Peninsula The Holiday Magazine covers the four seasons. Our aim is to promote excellence and innovation for local tourism and lifestyle businesses. Supporting the peninsula for the past 25 years and a major sponsor of the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Business Awards, the Holiday Magazine is promoted all year round on radio stations 3AW/Magic 693. More Info...	Your Ultimate Holiday Your Ultimate Holiday Magazine covers a whole range of holidays to suit reader, from exotic tropical islands, exciting adventure holidays, to pure luxury and indulgence. More Info...	Their art's in the right place Patients who painted a mural in the Casey Hospital mental-health ward hope it will brighten the outlook. DANIELLE BUTCHER reports. More Info...	Out & About - NE Victoria A guide to North East Victoria More Info...

Return to adventure Adventure Island is back. The television show that entertained children for decades has been transformed into a stage show. It will appear at the Drum Theatre later this school holidays. DANIELLE BUTCHER reports. More Info...	The more the merrier The love and satisfaction he gets from helping others is enough reward for animal rescue officer Nigel Williamson. LIZ BELL visited his Devon Meadows shelter to find out what makes the wildlife warrior tick. More Info...	Corridors of power From the head of the Bunyip River to Western Port's Yaringa Marine National Park, landholders are creating a "bio-link" corridor for native flora and fauna, DIANA WELLS reports. More Info...	Uncorking a niche market CASEY could become a wine touring destination if interest in its only vineyard is any indication. LIZ BELL spoke to the entrepreneuri al couple behind this remarkable venture. More Info...

Too close for comfort BERWICK'S Peter Quinn has seen countless horrific accidents involving teenage drivers in his time with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. Now he is educating young drivers. DIANA WELLS reports. More Info...	Every pitch tells a story Peter Houghton's one-man show - The Pitch - is bringing the hype of Hollywood to the Drum Theatre next month. DANIELLE BUTCHER reports. More Info...	Love, fetch and obey Training a dog to obey its owner could be likened to raising a child. For Berwick Obedience Club member Debbie Charters, it all comes down to building a loving relationship with your dog. DANIELLE BUTCHER reports. More Info...	Acting out Two talented youngsters co-wrote a play for the City of Casey's Winter Arts Program. More Info...

Great Southern Tourist News More Info...	Sharing the blues Country music sensation Catherine Britt may appear to have the world at her feet, but her latest album reveals the true price of fame. DANIELLE BUTCHER reports. More Info...	Tears for Tjaegan The Aboriginal community united last Wednesday to celebrate and honour the life of Tjaegan Wilson-Blow. Tjaegan, 21, was remembered as someone who always lived life to the full. SANDRA BULL reports. More Info...	Neita, you've done us proud It all started at Wachter Reserve, Keysborough, for a tall skinny kid who would become Melbourne's greatest goalkicker and games record holder. MICHAEL RANDALL caught up with one of the south-east's most decorated football exports, David Neitz, who last week retired from his glittering AFL career. More Info...

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