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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.

A Melbourne dad who shot to fame after falling victim to his son’s pranks says he’s ready to fight an aggressive cancer.

A petty argument over a picture was all it took for one woman to seek out revenge on a group of revellers at a CBD nightclub.

An elderly Bentleigh couple who went missing earlier this week has been found 400km from home following a string of unusual sightings.

Ditched thoroughbreds and cruelty victims are just some of the horses set to find hope at this RSPCA facility. Take a look inside.

A booming eatery set among the hustle and bustle of an industrial estate has been named as Monash and Dandenong’s best cafe.

Forget Maccas if you’re hungry and on the go – this healthy cafe has guilt-free eats that will keep you glowing from the inside out.

A filthy Frankston North property has sparked outrage among locals, with squatters and rodents now calling it home.

Acts of extreme violence carried out by a Colombian drug cartel led to the downfall of two burglar brothers, a court has heard.

The brother of Frankston king hitter Ryan Wells has been sentenced over a crime spree which nearly killed a pregnant mum.

A US tourist has been left “traumatised” after she was set upon by a sex creep as she prayed inside St Paul’s Cathedral.