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Laura is an award-winning senior journalist for Victoria’s community titles. Since 2011 she has worked for several publications across Melbourne in reporter, editor, sub-editor and digital roles.

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Laura Armitage

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BreakingSouth East

Crash on Pakenham Rd in Pakenham on February 9. Supplied pic

Man dies in horror head-on crash

A man has died in a multi-car crash in Pakenham. Here’s what we know.

Outer East

Australia's "sobering" economic future carries an underlying cash deficit in March of $22.4 billion - which is $9.9 billion worse than expected.

Multimillion-dollar blackhole after COVID

COVID has taken it’s toll in Knox, with the true financial cost of the global pandemic starting to rear its head. Here’s how the region fared.

Leader

Business graphs with australian dollars, magnifier, pen and calculator Australian money tax generic

Rates increased but council execs avoid pay cuts

Homeowners in most councils were slugged with rates increases, while only two known chief execs took a pay cut to their six-figure salaries.

Outer East

Accident at corner of Swansea and Richards Rd in Montrose. Pic: Supplied

Teen, babies involved in crash

Shocked onlookers watched as paramedics worked on a teen cyclist who was hit by a car on a busy street in Montrose.

Outer East

Dogs with a double copy of the merle gene can have serious birth defects including deafness, vision impairment and blindness and a range of neurological issues including canine compulsive disorder and seizures.

Dog-friendly parks and walks

If you’re sick of walking around your neighbourhood, we’ve compiled some great places to take your furry friend throughout Melbourne’s outer east.

Outer East

Hayley Marks broke her back during a freak skydiving mishap in the Yarra Valley. Picture: Facebook

Woman fractures spine in skydiving accident

A young woman who fractured her back in a freak skydiving mishap in the Yarra Valley has taken legal action against the Victorian operators.

Outer East

Speed cameras on Maroondah Highway in Lilydale

Notorious speed camera limit changed

WATCH OUT: Speed limits in Lilydale have been reduced thanks to the level crossing removal, but so have the controversial speed cameras.

OpinionOuter East

Harvey Norman Knox is closing. Could we please have some pics of the exterior of the store? We have also heard reports Myer at Knox may be closing or reducing in size- could we please have some shots of the exterior of the Myer entrance at Westfield Knox? Pictured Wednesday 17th July, 2019

Why Knox shoppers deserve better

It should be the jewel in the crown of a booming area in Melbourne’s east, but Westfield Knox has become a rundown and sad shopping mall.

Outer East

Monica Mignone and Derek Lau (from this year's Masterchef) are hosting a degustation event early in August at the Hatter and the Hare. Monica is pictured with her panacotta at the Hatter and the Hare on Tuesday 9th July, 2019.

Knox’s best cafe serving up a sweet win

It not only offers an exciting experience with food that looks as good as it tastes, but this Knox cafe has taken the gong for best in region.

Outer East

Lilydale’s best cafes revealed

When it comes to food the Yarra Ranges has everything, including two of Melbourne’s best cafes. Here’s why these are the favourites.

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