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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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Gemma Scerri

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Inner South

Stonnington Council Candidates thumbnail. Victorian Council Elections 2024

Meet the Stonnington council candidates for 2024

Nominations are now open for the City of Stonnington council election. Meet the candidates who want to earn your vote.

Inner South

282 - 284 Carlisle St, home to popular restaurant Moon House, run by hospitality heavyweight The Commune Group, has been listed for sale by auction on September 18, 2024. Picture: supplied.

‘Coveted’ Balaclava property and home to top restaurant for sale

A heritage-listed property at a “coveted” corner spot and home to an award-winning restaurant that has featured in Herald Sun best of lists is up for grabs.

Melbourne City

cats kittens generic at RSPCA. Pic /Ray /Cash Nov 1999 animals baby

How Victoria is leading the way in cat curfews

Pet owners could be forced to abide by new pet ownership laws as the federal government proposes a $60m plan to protect native wildlife. But Victoria is already leading the way.

VideoSouth East

CCTV shown to court shows Moses Thuraiajasingam allegedly stabbing a police officer in Cranbourne West.

Shocking footage emerges of alleged teenage cop stabber

A Cranbourne West teenager, accused of stabbing a police officer responding to an alleged fake aggravated burglary call, allegedly told police to “shoot him” three times.

VideoMelbourne City

Emergency services have closed three inbound lanes on the Monash Freeway just before Toorak Road after a truck fire on Wednesday morning. Photo: VicTraffic/X

Fire, collisions and protests cause traffic mania on Melbourne roads

Wednesday morning commuters are facing major traffic delays on Melbourne roads after truck fire, multi-vehicle crash and protests. Read how to navigate the traffic.

Inner East

Revealed: New stores coming to Doncaster Shoppingtown

A five-decade bastion of retail therapy, Westfield Doncaster has seen many faces come and go. Now there are 22 new businesses ready to serve fashion, food and entertainment.

South East

Mario Sanchez, 50, has been accused of breaching the requirements of being a registered sex offender on more than 40 occasions, where he allegedly didn't report contact with 11 children to the police. He fronted Dandenong Magistrates' Court on September 2, 2024. Picture: Gemma Scerri

Sex pest allegedly in contact with more than 10 children over a year

A court case has been delayed for a Beaconsfield dad and registered sex offender after he allegedly had contact with more than 10 children without reporting to police.

Victoria

Police at the scene where a newborn baby is fighting for life after being found outside a home in Dandenong North. Friday, August 30. 2024. Picture: David Crosling

Shock twist as woman under police guard after baby dumped

The housemates of a woman who is believed to have just given birth to a baby boy found outside a Dandenong North house with serious injuries say they didn’t know she was pregnant.

South East

Two trucks have collided on the Peninsula Fwy at Carrum Downs, leaving just one lane of traffic open. August 30, 2024. Picture: VIcTraffic.

Driver rushed to hospital after two trucks collide in Carrum Downs

A driver has been rushed to hospital after two trucks collided on a major arterial road in Melbourne’s southeast.

Inner East

426-430 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills - planning approval for 72 serviced apartments and cafe/hospo area downstairs - expressions of interest for sale of apartments

Zero to hero: Eyesore corner to get $20m transformation

A boarded up old car wash is set to be transformed into a bustling five-level apartment building thanks to a $20m development at one of the “best corner spots” in Surrey Hills.

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