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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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Yarra Ranges Journal Digital Edition Yarra Ranges Journal Digital Edition More Info...	What car do you want to drive? More Info...	Dream escapes in Tasmania Discover Tasmania on your next holiday. More Info...	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 Sports Star Awards: Nominate now 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...

Retreat aims to empower girls Bridge Builders works to give young people a chance to develop and discover more about themselves and their talents. Erin Bull reports on one of the organisation' s initiatives. More Info...	Teen program makes the grade In her final report on Operation Newstart for troubled teenagers, Kirsten Leiminger looks at the progress made by youngsters taking part. More Info...	Family doing just vine More Info...	Check that smoke alarm RESIDENTS have been reminded to check their smoke alarm batteries this Sunday when daylight saving ends. More Info...

Taking part won't cost the earth MAROONDAH residents have been urged to take part in Earth Hour this weekend. More Info...	Taking care of business WOMEN cope better than most men with what life throws at them, says the inspirational speaker at a breakfast to mark International Women's Day next week. More Info...	OUR TRIBUTE ... THANK YOU The Journal's heartfelt thanks go out to, first and foremost, the brave and selfless volunteers of the Country Fire Authority who battled Australia's worst-ever bushfires. More Info...	DARK DAY: Bushfire photos More Info...

1939 Black Friday TODAY, Tuesday, January 13, marks the 70th anniversary of the Black Friday bushfires, a day most older Victorians will never forget. ERIN BULL reports. More Info...	Festive reflections - Rob Carew photo feature Before the Journal closed for the Christmas/new year period, photographer Rob Carew captured the festive spirit at Maroondah Carols by Candlelight on December 14 with these great pictures. More Info...	Don't Drop Your Guard PARENTS have been told to be on guard while they visit public swimming pools. More Info...	Golf goes fair way for those in need THE Footmen Club will host its annual charity golf day next month to raise money for needy people, groups and charities in Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. More Info...

North East Victoria 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...	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...

Out & About - NE Victoria A guide to North East Victoria More Info...	GRAND FINAL FEATURE: Countdown to an epic AT last, a dream match up guaranteed to thrill the fans ... only four more sleeps to what is shaping as the most exciting grand final in years. More Info...	FINALS ACTION: EFL photos Action from the Eastern Football League's division one preliminary final between Noble Park and Balwyn. More Info...	Toast to the region's finest Bon appetite and cheers. The Age Good Food Guide awards last Monday night once again showed Melbourne and regional Victoria are the homes of gastronomic delights and fine wine. DIANA WELLS reports. More Info...

Having a care in the world WHEN Brian Matthews took on the role as a foster father five years ago, he was unsure if he fitted the carer profile. More Info...	Crash survivor urges trauma support FIVE months ago, Wendy Mitchell awoke feeling uneasy. More Info...	The art of good health EASTERN Health will join forces with Maroondah's indigenous community in an effort to better support Aboriginal staff and patients at Maroondah Hospital. More Info...	Great Southern Tourist News More Info...

P-platers steer message on safety PROBATIONARY drivers will see green when they get behind the wheel next month with the introduction of a new licensing system announced by the State Government last week. More Info...	Holidays Away The leading holiday and travel site for regional Australia. More Info...	Domain.com.au More Info...	MyCareer.com. au More Info...