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Erin ConstableMaroondah and Whitehorse Reporter

Erin Constable s a community news reporter at the Herald Sun for the Whitehorse and Maroondah regions. She covers courts, council, crime and breaking news.

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Outer East

Former Healesville brewery site up for sale

One of Healesville’s most popular watering holes has landed on the market, months after its heartbreaking closure.

West

‘Consoling grown men’: Day in the life of a Melbourne snake catcher

Stewy the snake catcher has been removing slithering creatures from unusual locations for 16 years. But it’s not the reptiles, or their hiding places he finds most challenging.

East

Nightclub nostalgia: All the big nights at Stylus

The wildest revellers in the eastern suburbs remember — or don’t — Ferntree Gully’s hottest party location, Stylus. Take a look at photos saved from the wild nights during Stylus’s glory days.

Ballarat

Remembrance Day 2024 in Mornington: Mount Marth Primary School Year 5 students Jess, Heidi, Connor and PJ laid a wreath and the boys read In Flanders Fields during the service at Mornington Memorial Park. Picture: Lucy Callander

Victoria’s Remembrance Day 2024 in photos

Victorians have gathered across the state on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to pay their respects to the men and women who served the nation. SEE THE PHOTOS

West

Firefighters search for dog after Melton South house fire

Firefighters are searching for a pet dog after a blaze at a Melton South property on Monday morning, with a person treated for smoke inhalation.

Inner East

KEW RECREATION CENTRE ROOF COLLAPSES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. Source: www.ausleisure.com.au

Kew Recreation Centre builders front court after roof collapse

Two Melbourne building companies have faced court after the steel roof structure of the new Kew Recreation Centre collapsed with a thunderous bang.

Outer East

A Launching Place shed builder has scammed the deposits of nearly a dozen eastern suburbs residents during a three year con. Todd Richardson appeared before the Ringwood Magistrates Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to obtaining financial advantage by deception charges. Picture: Supplied. (CROP OUT THE WOMAN)

$18k scam: Launching Place shed builder’s sob story for victims

A dodgy Launching Place shed builder told bogus sob stories to victims after pocketing their deposits and bunking off the job.

East

August 16, Family-run 50s inspired diner Fonzies has opened in Kilsyth. Daughter Tiarnie and parents Lee and Debbie run, decided to open it after shock death of their son in 2018. Lee and Debbie out the front of the diner have a dance.Picture: Stuart Milligan

1950s-style diner set to serve last burger and fries

A 50s-inspired diner in Kilsyth is about to dish up its last order of a burger and fries after serving classic all-American favourites for more than five years.

South East

Several people have been hospitalised after performing daredevil tricks on a makeshift bike jump in Langwarrin. Multiple people, including several children, have sustained serious injuries from the DIY bike jump at McClelland Reserve, Langwarrin. Picture: Erin Constable

Langwarrin bike jump removed after safety fears

A bike jump illegally built near a Langwarrin reserve is being bulldozed after several people, including children, were seriously injured.

East

Isabella Eltaha is running as an independent candidate for the Westerfolds ward. Picture: Supplied

Churchgoers question Manningham council candidate’s campaign tactics

Templestowe parishioners have questioned the campaign tactics of a Manningham council candidate who they say handed out flyers at their services after being asked not to.

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