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Brittany GoldsmithUrban affairs reporter

Brittany Goldsmith is an urban affairs reporter covering breaking news, court, crime and local government stories for Leader Community News.

Plans to build a giant Suburban Rail Loop train yard on Kingston’s Green Wedge are facing strong opposition from locals.

A former top cop sought information on a member of his church under investigation for alleged sex crimes out of “goodwill”.

A Cranbourne father and daughter allegedly bashed two Indian men in a race-fuelled rage at a shopping centre carpark.

A lovestruck Rosebud woman has landed in court after her “infatuation” with a cop grew out of control — and you won’t believe what she gave her.

A young Clyde crook who stole cars using dodgy cheques has learned his fate.

They have been at war for almost a decade, but what made this Officer grandfather finally snap and attack his neighbour?

A 14-year-old who stole close to $100,000 worth of luxury cars during brutal break-ins across Melbourne’s southeast has fronted court.

A lawless teen behind a string of disturbing crimes across Melbourne’s southeast has been given a chance at freedom.

A humble pizza shop with a Greek touch has won the hearts of its loyal community.

A world champion bodybuilder and his brother are the brains behind Frankston’s best pizza shop.