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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

A $4m Gilderoy property complete with its own private lake has hit the market in the Yarra Ranges.The 300 acre property, named Lake Muratore, features a four bedroom home, 20 holiday cabin units, and it has one of the largest privately owned freshwater lakes in Victoria. Picture: Professionals Real Estate Yarra Valley

$4m Gilderoy Gem: Private lake, home, 20 holiday units for sale

A $4m estate in the Yarra Ranges complete with its own private lake and holiday park potential has been listed for sale near the future Warburton Mountain Bike Destination trails.

South East

A beloved Carrum Downs disability worker is fighting for her life one week after she was struck by a motorcycle whilst walking her dog. Ashley Howlett, 31, was walking her dog Gnocchi across McCormicks Rd in Carrum Downs about 7.20pm on Tuesday last week when she was hit by motorcyclist who was allegedly attempting to evade police.

Quick-thinking police officer saves woman after horror crash

A popular Carrum Downs woman has had her life forever changed after she was hit by a motorcyclist, suffering horrific injuries.

Albury Wodonga

Wodonga Police are investigating a sexual assault in Wodonga last month.Police have been told a 22-year-old woman was shopping on High Street when she noticed an unknown male following her from store to store about 4.30pm on Monday, 16 September. Picture: Victoria Police

Police hunt man after woman allegedly sexually assaulted

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while shopping on High St in Wodonga, with police releasing an image of a man on a bike they think can help with their inquiries.

Melbourne City

Revealed: Meet Victoria’s Class of 2025’s school leaders

Victorian schools have begun announcing their 2025 leadership teams. See which students have been selected as school captain, vice-captain and more.

East

Generic image of identity fraud, online scam. Picture: iStock

Dodgy Boronia mum busted in Covid payment fraud

An unemployed Boronia scammer pocketed thousands of dollars using the details of 10 innocent people in a Covid relief payments fraud.

South East

One firefighter was injured and two residents were treated for smoke inhalation after an intense blaze destroyed a Springvale South home on Sunday night. Firefighters were called to the Wardale St home at 8.43pm. Picture: Facebook

Firefighter injured after Wardale Rd, Springvale South house fire

A firefighter has been injured fighting an intense blaze that destroyed a Wardale Rd, Springvale South home.

East

Tiktoker motorcycle hoon narrowly escapes death after bus crash

A young motorcycle show off, who posted his dangerous riding videos on Tik Tok, had a life-threatening wake up call when he slammed into a stationary bus.

Leader

Alleged male stalkers have ‘alarming’ assault records

A concerning rate of alleged male stalkers also have a record of assaulting women, with advocates demanding reports of stalking be taken “more seriously”.

East

NOTE NEED TO CHECK CORRECT PERSON BEFORE PUB- A Perth-based member of the Australian Defence Force fronted a Victorian Court on Friday where he faced child sex allegations – revolving around accusations he groomed a 12 year-old on social media before abusing him. Caleb Lawrence Horner, 35, was arrested at his base by WA detectives.Victorian counterparts then asked for him to be sent back to their state. SOURCE: Instagram

Prison bashing helps former soldier avoid jail for sex assault

A former ADF member has escaped more jail time in part because he was brutally bashed in his cell while awaiting his trial for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy.

Outer East

The burden has been placed on Yarra Valley shopkeepers to maintain and repair security cameras installed in eastern suburbs shopping strips by the government.

CCTV chaos: Yarra Ranges security cameras broken, shut off

Security cameras across the Yarra Ranges have been left in disrepair or have been shut off after federal funding dried up, with crime-riddled shop owners asked to pay for the upkeep.

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