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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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Bass Coast News

11 month old Jeremiah Soa has died leaving his family "completely heartbroken" . His parents Marshall and Kirra-Lea are now trying to navigate life with their 3 other children including Jeremiah's twin brother Elijah. A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family.

How a popcorn kernel changed a family’s life in seconds

It was a normal Sunday when 11-month-old Warragul boy Jeremiah picked up a popcorn kernel from the floor. Within seconds, he was choking.

BreakingLeader

08/07/1969. Carl Ditterich laces up a new pair of football boots before St Kilda training at Moorabbin. Australian Rules Football. Neg no: BD15244.

AFL great committed to stand trial over sexual assault allegations

St Kilda legend Carl Ditterich has been committed to stand trial, accused of the historic sexual assault of a teenager in the 1980s.

Melbourne City

Sean Buckley (right) with former girlfriend Jennifer Cruz Cole.

‘Surprise proposal’ gone wrong: Ultra Tune boss hearing continues

Body-worn camera footage has revealed Ultra Tune mogul Sean Buckley claimed he let a stranger into his ex partner’s apartment in a bid to organise “surprise proposal” amid stalking allegations.

North West

Rosanna Scarcella has had a 3cm tumour removed from her brain after a shock fall led to the medical discovery. Picture: supplied.

Shock brain tumour discovery leaves woman unable to walk

A beloved Essendon woman and her family have been rocked by the shock discovery of a 3cm brain tumour, only found after an accidental fall.

Inner South

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Craig Newitt riding Francesco Guardi during Caulfield Cup Gallops at Caulfield Racecourse on October 15, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Caulfield Social sparkles for midweek punters

Melbourne’s spring racing carnival is in full swing as punters have ventured out for an electrifying day of action at the Caulfield Social. Check out all the action and glam:

Melbourne City

Former Senior Constable Jim Morakis was dismissed after taking “trophy” photos of a man who lay unconscious in hospital because he thought it “was funny”. He is now appealing the decision with the Police Registrations and Services Board. Picture: ABC Central Victoria: Stephanie Corsetti

‘I was mortified’: Ex-cop denies LinkedIn harassment allegations

A woman has been left “embarrassed and mortified” as she alleges an ex-cop used fake LinkedIn accounts to post “damaging” remarks about her and her partner.

UPDATEDInner East

Boroondara Council candidates for the 2024 Victorian Council Elections. Picture: Supplied.

Meet the Boroondara council candidates for 2024

Nominations are now open for the Boroondara City Council election. Meet the candidates who want to earn your vote.

North

Shame file: Filthy Melb rat-infested restaurants from hell

EXPOSED: Peking duck kept with rat poo, cockroaches near raw food and heated arguments with health inspectors are just some of the incidents at Melbourne’s filthiest restaurants.

Melbourne City

Jemli Williams Mariner leaves the Melbourne Magistrates' Court after he was charged with arson following a fire at floating nightclub ATET in January 2023. Picture: Laura PLacella,

Alleged ATET arsonist case delayed as club suffers $350k in damages

An alleged arsonist accused of lighting a blaze that left controversial ATET nightclub owners with more than $350,000 of damage has had his case delayed.

Melbourne City

Ultra Tune owner Sean Buckley and then girlfriend Jennifer Cruz Cole.

Ultra Tune boss allegedly punched ex in face 10 times

Ultra Tune magnate Sean Buckley is set to fight stalking and assault charges after an ex-partner alleged he “punched her in the face 10 times”.

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