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Lucy CallanderUrban affairs reporter

Lucy Callander is an urban affairs reporter for Leader Community News and the Herald Sun.

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South East

Police at the scene of the accident on Frankston-Flinders Rd, near the corner of Nelson St. Picture: Sophie Welsh

Cyclist killed near Shoreham a local

A cyclist who died after an accident on the Mornington Peninsula has been identified as a local woman. This comes as police continue their investigation into the fatal crash.

South East

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Police check the identification of members of the public at a pop up road block in Broadmeadows to ensure they have legitimate reasons for leaving one on the hotspots, July 02, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Lockdowns across Melbourne have come into effect for residents of suburbs identified as COVID-19 hotspots following a spike in new coronavirus cases through community transmission. From midnight Wednesday 1 July, residents of 10 postcodes will only be able to leave home have for exercise or work, to buy essential items including food or to access childcare and healthcare. Businesses and facilities in these lockdown areas will also be restricted and cafes and restaurants can only open for take-away and delivery. The restrictions will remain in place until at least 29 July. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

New cluster behind virus spike on Mornington Peninsula

Fresh data has revealed a new outbreak across two Mornington Peninsula towns. Is the virus in your postcode? SEE THE FULL LIST

Inner South

Footy refugees swap Sherrins for sand wedges

A new generation of Happy Gilmores is taking on the plaid sets at golf courses across south east Melbourne. Here’s why demand for tee times is soaring.

Inner South

Bayside Council is filling its skate parks and bowls to stop people using them. Council workers fill the Royal Ave Skate Park in Sandringham with gravel. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Drastic move to stop rebel skaters in Bayside

Angry locals say an extreme step to help stop the spread of coronavirus could end up putting teens at risk in Beaumaris, Sandringham, Elsternwick and Highett. Here’s why.

South East

Ambulance officers transport a resident from the Epping Gardens aged care facility in the Melbourne suburb of Epping on July 29, 2020, as the city battles fresh outbreaks of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Frankston medicos join virus fight in hardest hit homes

The largest private hospital on the Mornington Peninsula has intensified its efforts to help Melbourne’s virus-plagued aged care homes. Here’s how.

ExclusiveInner South

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 24: Victoria's Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton is seen wearing a mask during a press conference on July 24, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed 300 new coronavirus cases and six new deaths. Face masks or face coverings are now mandatory for anyone leaving their homes in the Melbourne metropolitan area or the Mitchell Shire. The new rule into effect on Thursday 23 July, and anyone failing to wear a mask in public can receive a $200 fine. Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell shire remain in lockdown due to the rise in COVID-19 cases through community transmissions, with residents in lockdown areas under stay at home orders until 19 August. People are only able to leave home have for exercise or work, to buy essential items including food or to access childcare and healthcare. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

‘Too late’ for masks, Melbourne should be in Stage 4

A leading infectious disease expert says ongoing debate about when, where and how Melburnians should wear masks is pointless. Here’s why.

South East

Middle Brighton Pier is being closed because of safety/maintenance concerns.Picture by Wayne Taylor 25th May 2020

Cash confirmed for much loved Bayside landmark

A “passionate campaign” has secured cash to repair Middle Brighton Pier. But what about closed jetties at Hampton and Half Moon Bay?

South East

Weekend feature on the new wave of young, dynamic female school principals. Principal Kristy Kendall of Toorak College. Picture- Nicole Cleary

Why 18 to 21-year-olds are most at risk during lockdown

Recent high school graduates are among the “most vulnerable” during lockdown, says one of the nation’s top principals. Here’s what her Melbourne school is doing to help.

South East

Portsea beach rock wall July 11 2020.jpg

Will Portsea get its beach back this summer?

Yet another plan to save Portsea beach has been hatched. This one involves creating a rock groyne east of the pier. But not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.

South East

Kath and Kim 3: Trude (Gina Riley) and Prue (Jane Turner

Why ‘Karen from Brighton’ is like Prue and Trude

The brains behind a fan club set up in Karen from Brighton’s honour says the bored walker is very similar to two Kath & Kim favourites, and she’d know — she was on the show. And now you can even buy a Karen face mask or bet on where she will show up next.

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