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Kaitlyn Smith is a journalist at the Herald Sun, covering lifestyle, entertainment and general news. She regularly appears on TV and radio programs as a guest commentator.

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Berwick man Anuruddha Priyankara is being remembered as devoted family man following his tragic death at the hands of an alleged speeding driver last week.

Berwick dad killed by alleged erratic driver minutes from family home

A father-of-two is being remembered as a devoted family man following his tragic death at the hands of an alleged speeding driver in Berwick last week.

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Two trams have collided at the corner of Victoria St and Nicholson St in East Melbourne. Picture: Erin Constable

Traffic chaos, major delays as trams collide head-on

Two trams have collided head-on at a busy intersection in East Melbourne after one derailed, causing it to veer into the path of the other.

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Generic crime: Queensland police crime scene tape. Picture: QPS.

Teen allegedly beaten by group of violent youths

A boy has been set upon by a group of youths while out walking in Black Rock, with the group allegedly making demands for his belongings before beating the teen.

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Carlton supporter Jack Distasio at Princes Park this morning. Jack is heading to Brisbane to watch Carlton in the Preliminary Final against Brisbane next week. Picture: Ian Currie

Blues fans face costly journey ahead of Lions clash

Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides is riding on a high after the team secured their first preliminary final in 23 years, while fans prepare to fork out thousands to make the trek north.

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Parts of the truck spilled onto the Princes Freeway near Werribee after it crashed into a bridge. Picture: VicTraffic

Truck crash causes chaos on Princes Fwy

City commuters are being told to expect hefty traffic delays after a truck hit a bridge and spilt contents onto the Princes Freeway on Friday.

Victoria

How spinal cord injury has reshaped Ava Costa’s life

Aspiring Olympian Ava Costa has channelled the resilience and determination that makes her a talented gymnast into her ongoing recovery from a serious spinal cord injury.

Victoria

Werribee man Lafitani Ataongo, 26, died on Tuesday evening after the motorcycle he was riding struck a vehicle. Picture: Supplied

Truganina rugby league club mourns loss of founding member

A tight-knit rugby league club in Melbourne’s west is mourning the loss of a star player, who died after his motorcycle collided with a car in Werribee.

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illegal IGET vapes containing nicotine are being sold to minors in Windsor. Picture: Supplied

‘Disgusting’: How a mum discovered her teen was vaping

A concerned mother of a 14-year-old girl has slammed the owners of a Chapel St tobacconist after discovering the teen bought illegal nicotine-containing vapes without ID.

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Primary school teacher Josephine Lancaster, pictured with partner Ben Hall, passed away in a camping tragedy at Toombon over the King's Birthday long weekend. Picture: Instagram

Tributes for young teacher after camping tragedy

A school community in Melbourne’s east is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher, who died in a 4WDing incident at Toombon over the long weekend.

Victoria

Neo-Nazis Michael Nelson and Nathan Bull. Picture: supplied

Young neo-Nazis targeted in police crackdown

Two baby-faced men who often perform the Nazi salute in Melbourne CBD are being investigated by police – but that hasn’t stopped one from boasting about it online.

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