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<title><![CDATA[Puppy farms breeding contempt]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[While the government cracks down on illegal puppy farms, animal welfare advocates argue that laws governing them don’t go far enough.
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Family violence erupts across the north]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[FAMILY violence in Melbourne's northern suburbs has increased by more than 50 per cent in the past five months, according to an agency that helps victims.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Owners get a handle on pets]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[SUNBURY and District Obedience Dog Club's role  has become more vital in the wake of a spate of dog attacks in the state, including the mauling of a four-year-old girl in Pakenham last week.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Calder Freeway safety still not up to scratch]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[THE Calder Freeway between the Western Ring Road and Woodend needs further safety improvements, according to a new report.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[More courts for Boardman Stadium]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[SUNBURY basketballers and netballers have received a boost with $650,000 state government funding for the Boardman Stadium redevelopment.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Golfers to the fore in relay]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[THE Romsey Birdies want this year's Lancefield and Macedon Ranges Relay for Life  to be the biggest yet.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Childcare program broken?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[THE final nail appears to have been hammered into the coffin of the Take-a-Break childcare program.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Big brother's giant commitment]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[WOODEND'S Andrew Beard has taken on more responsibility than the average 23-year-old.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Janet Hawkins: 'Legendary' work due to love]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[THE hard work and dedication Janet Hawkins has poured into the Woodend Heritage Society was recognised on Australia Day.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Treks lead to mayoral praise]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[DESPITE having trekked  through Nepal twice to raise money for leprosy victims and having devoted her life to helping sufferers, Sunbury's Elwyn Davis doesn't think she's done anything special.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Youth spaces get funding]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[YOUTH programs in the Macedon Ranges are set to benefit from a $90,000 funding injection by the state government.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CDCA: Kyneton United in cellar]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[KYNETON United remains last on the Castlemaine and District Cricket Association A grade ladder after a 150-run defeat by  Muckleford at the weekend.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[McIntyre Cup: Rupo's finals hopes fading]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[WOODEND'S even spread of wicket-taking bowlers inspired two Rupertswood batting collapses to set up a 60-run win in McIntyre Cup at the weekend.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CHBA: Four leaders wriggle away from the pack]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[THE battle for the minor premiership may be compelling but the race for the finals is not in Central Highlands Bowls Association after the gap between fourth and fifth opened further at the weekend.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Young athletes test their skills]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[SUNBURY Little Athletics made the most of the Australia Day holiday by holding a midweek meet last week.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sushi Sushi goes down]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[SUNBURY speed machine Sushi Sushi was upstaged by 101-1 outsider Highview Tommy in the $125,000 PETstock Ballarat Pacing Cup (2710m) on Saturday night.

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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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