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Laura is an award-winning senior journalist for Victoria’s community titles. Since 2011 she has worked for several publications across Melbourne in reporter, editor, sub-editor and digital roles.

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Laura Armitage

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Jacqueline Dinan who has compiled a collection of stories about women and their various roles in WWII, called Between the Dances. picture : Mike Keating.

War tales inspire author

THE World War II stories of more than 300 amazing women inspired an Ivanhoe East author to record their special yarns.

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N35hb306 Retailers struggle upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe

Carpark shuffle a nightmare for traders

MORE than 100 Ivanhoe traders are demanding the return of some all-day parking zones as they face the daily battle of securing a car park.

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Perry Labiris has been decorating his house on The Boulevard, Ivanhoe for Christmas since he moved on the street 22 years ago.

Christmas lights about to shine in Ivanhoe East

IT’S beginning to look at lot like Christmas with The Boulevard festive lights about to be switched on.

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Mario Panaccio lives on Rosanna Rd and is frustrated at the constant line of cars weekdays and on the weekend. Mario is part of a new lobby group Resolve Rosanna Road, formed to fix the nightmare that they face getting into their driveways every day. Picture: Josie Hayden

Rosanna Rd and education key issues in Ivanhoe

ROSANNA Rd and education are the two issues that could make or break Ivanhoe candidates at the November state election.

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Mayor Craig Langdon from Banyule Council is investigating how it can promote the history of Olympic Village in the lead up to the Rio games. It dates back to the first Australian Olypmics in 1958. There will also be a possible name change of the area. Picture : Adam Elwood

Banyule Mayor nominates in state election

BANYULE Mayor Craig Langdon has nominated as an independent in this month’s state election, taking on former protege and Labor MP Anthony Carbines.

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Labor announces funding for St Martin of Tours Primary School in Rosanna if elected. Deputy Opposition Leader James Merlino speaks with school captain Elly. Picture: Kylie Else

Labor pledges $1.5m to Catholic primary school

ST MARTIN of Tours Primary School art teacher Yvonne Torrico won’t have to push her supply trolley to each classroom if the Labor Party wins the election.

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After leaving her wallet in a trolley, young mum Briony Makin with daughter Gracie 2 year old, never expected to see it again. She had been out in Greensborough shopping for birthday presents with her 2.5 year old Gracie and her mum when Gracie fell ill with an ear infection. When she got home after taking Gracie to the doctors two good samaritans from Macleod and Heidelberg Heights drove up her Nutfield driveway (40 minutes from Greensborough) to deliver the wallet. She never got their details and could only find them $16 for their petrol. Picture: Stuart Milligan

Couple drive more than 20km to return mum’s lost wallet

A MOTHER is searching for good Samaritans who drove 40 minutes to return her wallet, which she lost while rushing to get medical help for her sick daughter.

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