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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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Victor Vella was shot in Cranbourne after confronting a man who was following his daughter home Picture: 9 News

Man found dead in car in Nar Nar Goon

Police are investigating whether there are any links between a man found dead in Melbourne’s outer east and the shooting of a Cranbourne East father earlier the same day.

South East

Kickstart my heart: Bad driver claims meth helps heart condition

A Narre Warren father on the waiting list for a heart transplant has claimed illicit drugs “helped get his heart going” after he was busted high behind the wheel.

Leader

Hot weather photo at Elwood Beach, a bunch of uni friends enjoy the warm weather. Picture: Jason Edwards

How a Friday dive ended with police and ambos at the beach

An afternoon dive has sparked an emergency response after worried onlookers thought they were watching a struggling swimmer.

Inner South

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Brighton doc peddled addictive pills to ‘doctor shopping’ patient

A Brighton doctor has been slammed for increasing the dose of addictive sleeping pills for a patient he knew was “doctor shopping”.

Inner South

Glen Eira College student Benjamin Phikhohpoom was allegedly abducted, stabbed then thrown from a moving car by a group of three teenagers in September last year.He and his family will be speaking with us about how he has been going since the attack for a story about how many young criminals breach bail and continue to offend despite being picked up by police and going through the courts. Benjamin Phikhohpoom stares out from his balcony sometime he is still unable to go to school after the attack. Picture: David Caird

‘Vicious’ attack ‘worst thing’ magistrate has seen

A teen getaway driver involved in the violent daylight abduction of a Glen Eira student and the horrifying bashing of another girl has been slammed for her “crocodile tears” as she faced sentencing.

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Beach boxes are seen at Brighton Beach in Brighton, Wednesday, February 21, 2018. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Bathing box burglars put on notice as council votes on CCTV installation

A bayside council has voted on a proposal to heighten security measures at an iconic Melbourne tourist attraction as thieves and vandals wreak havoc.

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L-R Goldie, 7, Harley, 8, Poppy, 8, Sonny, 8 and Xander, 9Book Week - best dressed kids in their Book Week outfits. Picture: Jason Edwards

‘Reading is magic’: Children hospital Book Week cheer

Each year Victorian parents turn their homes into a paper mache workshops in the name of Book Week. See all the pictures of the amazing costumes.

Inner South

GoFundMe fundraiser for Georgia Gonzalez (35yo Prahran woman) who was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer (now has spread to other parts of her body) Mother of an 18 month old Finn, and currently facing the future without a cure. Community has raised $40,000 in 19 hours. August 19, 2024

Heart-wrenching diagnosis for Prahran mum sparks huge support

A Prahran woman and her family have been rocked by a shock cancer diagnosis, initially thought to be post childbirth pain. Here’s how you can help them.

Inner East

Tony Chiodo of Saville Row Prestige Dry Cleaners is retiring after 44 years of pressing and steaming people's clothes. The iconic Surrey Hills man will close his Union Rd shop doors for the last time on August 31, 2024.Picture: supplied.

The final press: Surrey Hills icon hangs up iron after 44 years

From Star Wars outfits and couches to finding saucy notes in school uniforms, a legendary eastern suburbs dry cleaner has decided to retire, leaving behind a spotless reputation.

South East

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Worker’s leg crushed by 1100kg of aluminium in horror accident

A factory worker suffered horrific injuries after he was crushed by a 1100kg load of aluminium in a sickening accident at a Dandenong South factory.

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