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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.

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Two balconies have collapsed because of a crack in the sea wall in Patterson LakesPicture Jay Town

What caused waterfront balconies to collapse

A botched repair job has been blamed for bringing down three entertaining areas along the Patterson River, forcing the evacuation of three properties. And it can also be revealed several balconies and decks were constructed without permits.

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No charges have been laid following the suspected homicide of Frankston mother Colleen Fermanian. Photo: Ritchie Fermanian

Plea to find Frankston mum’s killer

Three years ago Frankston mother-of-three Colleen Fermanian died after she was found in her bed suffering from catastrophic head trauma and fractured ribs. Now her ex-husband is speaking out in a bid to catch the killer.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Police check the identification of members of the public at a pop up road block in Broadmeadows to ensure they have legitimate reasons for leaving one on the hotspots, July 02, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Lockdowns across Melbourne have come into effect for residents of suburbs identified as COVID-19 hotspots following a spike in new coronavirus cases through community transmission. From midnight Wednesday 1 July, residents of 10 postcodes will only be able to leave home have for exercise or work, to buy essential items including food or to access childcare and healthcare. Businesses and facilities in these lockdown areas will also be restricted and cafes and restaurants can only open for take-away and delivery. The restrictions will remain in place until at least 29 July. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

How to avoid a fine during Melbourne’s lockdown

Melbourne is about to take a step back in virus restrictions and there’s every chance authorities will continue to crack down on people doing the wrong thing. Here’s a comprehensive list of “do’s and don’ts” to help you avoid a fine.

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