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Gemma Scerri is a reporter for Leader Community News, she covers stories in Melbourne’s south east, including courts and crime, developments and local news.

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Gippsland’s drug crime surges to one crime every four hours

New data has revealed a drug offence is committed every four hours in Gippsland, with four towns responsible for nearly half of all drug crimes in the region.

Mooroolbark Terrace Shopping Centre, Brice Avenue, Mooroolbark. The centre has seen a decline in tenants, with many of the shops inside empty.

Could Mooroolbark Terrace be set for a bold makeover?

A longstanding feud between shop owners at a forlorn shopping centre and Woolworths could be about to end, with the supermarket giant submitting a new bid to move in.

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Animal Aid cattery in Coldstream. Stressed cats found without bedding. Photo: Supplied.

Starved, neglected, euthanised: Shock claims at Vic animal refuge

An injured kitten left for dead, cats being euthanised for being “timid” and concerns of overcrowding are among a litany of explosive allegations made against one of Victoria’s largest animal refuges.

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Found in translation: Victorians building connection in language

For most people, learning a second language is about ordering another round when travelling, but for an increasing number of Victorians, it’s about connecting with their family and culture.

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Is this filthy, crime-ridden shopping centre Melbourne’s worst?

More than 30 homeless are sleeping in a maze of fire escapes at a major Melbourne shopping complex, with drugs, crime and anti-social behaviour rife as embattled traders cry out for help.

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Grandpa busted smuggling $2m of heroin hidden in his suitcase

There will be no slap on the wrist for an elderly smack smuggler busted at Melbourne Airport with $2m in heroin hidden in his luggage.

Kazem Hamad reclines on a sports car while on bail about a decade ago. (2010's) Picture: Supplied

Alleged illicit tobacco foot soldiers caught on CCTV threatening rivals

A group of men allegedly linked to tobacco enforcer Kazem “Kaz” Hamad have been accused of extortion, after a string of threats made against rival tobacco stores were caught on CCTV.

Police patrolling outside Berwick Woolworths on Lyall Rd after an alleged stabbing in August 11, 2024. Picture: Supplied.

Accused Woolies stabber slapped with sexual assault allegations

The man accused of stabbing two people in a terrifying daylight attack outside a Berwick supermarket has been charged with a round of sexual assault allegations.

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Vile jailed basketball rapist tries to blame victim

A former semi-pro basketballer and real estate agent who raped a woman after a dancefloor kiss has appealed a conviction and jail sentence after attempting to label his victim as a liar.

A horse has become stuck in a mine shaft inside the Wombat State Forest on Monday, June 23, 2025. A rescue mission is currently underway. Picture: Timothy Cox

Rescue mission underway for horse stuck in mine shaft

A rescue mission is underway to help save a horse stuck in a mine shaft in western Victoria.

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