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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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Melbourne City

Swalyn Malaice Jackson Barton-Cookes, 24, outside the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court after he was charged with assaulting a member of the flight crew aboard a flight from Perth to New Zealand on October 23. Picture: NewsWire/ Liam Beatty

Alleged headbutter to fly again after ‘abusive’ in-flight antics

The man who forced an international flight to divert via Melbourne after allegedly trying to “headbutt” a cabin manager, has asked to be allowed to fly interstate.

Melbourne City

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 5, 2023: Police belonging to the Victoria Police VIPER Taskforce (tactical and investigative unit targeting criminal activities of groups such as outlaw motorcycle gangs, organised crime networks and street gang) are seen at the site of a shooting in South Yarra.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

Two women among 10 arrests in major sting on illegal tobacco gang

Two women have been caught up in a statewide sting on an allegedly illegal tobacco syndicate, which saw at least 10 people arrested and thousands in illegal vapes and cigarettes seized.

South East

GOULBURN REGION, JUNE 22, 2023: Workers at Goulburn River Trout, Alexandra, strip eggs from Rainbow Trout for breeding. During the October 2022 floods Goulburn River Trout lost vast quantities of fish. Picture: Mark Stewart

Brothers claim ‘culture’ for fishing four times legal limit of trout

Two Macedonian brothers busted with more than four times the legal limit of rainbow trout have claimed they were overfishing for “cultural reasons”.

North West

Olympic swimmer Shayna Jack cuddles up with Cox Plate fancy Docklands tasting the Cox Plate at Werribee Racecourse Quarantine Centre. Picture: David Caird

PICTURES: Cox Plate Carnival 2024

Melbourne’s spring racing carnival continues with punters descending on the Moonee Valley Racecourse for a sunshine filled day at the Cox Plate. Check out all the glitz and glam:

South East

Luke Stuart fronted Dandenong Magistrates Court on October 22 facing charges of alleged ammunition possession, Stole a car (worth $35k), firearm possession, possession of tablet press without a licence or permission, drug possession and range of other charges. Picture: InstagramPhoto ID: SCERRI1. Saw him very clearly on prison link in court 2. Birthday date matched a post he'd made on instagram referring to his birthday. 3. hand tattoos seen on court link match pics 4. Name matches charge sheet

Noble Park dad allegedly took bullet through airport

A Noble Park father allegedly tried to take a bullet through airport security before being charged with stealing a car and creating a fake ID.

Melbourne City

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 24, 2024: Hassan Jassem is seen leaving the Melbourne Magistrates' Court in Melbourne,Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

Accused tobacco syndicate ringleader and cousin win freedom

The alleged ringleader of a major Victorian illegal tobacco syndicate and an alleged enforcer have been released back into the community after being nabbed in statewide sting.

South East

Search for missing Rowville man escalates

The search for a missing Rowville man has escalated, as police release CCTV footage of the last time the 69-year-old was seen in the southeastern suburb.

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.

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