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Prison terms for taxi robberies

Two men who pleaded guilty to a series of armed robberies on taxi drivers have been sentenced to jail. Ilyas Ahmed and Aqil Macaw, who...

Jailhouse shock looms

Amanda Cirillo is soon to spend an evening behind bars in one of Melbourne’s most infamous prisons. The 23-year-old Taylors Lakes resident will give up...

20 years of ‘better choices’ at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre

When Tracy Jones started working at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre 16 years ago, there were 150 female prisoners. There are now 400 inmates, upgraded...

Custody officer puts talk to the test

  She may come armed with a baton and capsicum spray, but Sunshine police station’s first ever custody officer, Glenda Mawson, says the most effective...

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Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread

This wonderful shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has the most delightful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added...