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Laura Placella is the city reporter for the Herald Sun. She was previously a court reporter for the masthead. She graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts.

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Oatlands Aquatic Centre pool attendant and fitness instructor Sophie Smith and pool co-ordinator Adam Briggs. Picture: Chris Kidd

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