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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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Mornington Peninsula Freeway pothole causing traffic chaos. Picture: Lucy Callander

‘Crater-sized’ pothole causes chaos on Mornington Peninsula

Police have been called in to “guard” a giant pothole on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway that forced a number of cars off the road on Tuesday morning.

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Mysterious excavator spotted at Frankston beach. Picture: Facebook/Cr Brad Hill

‘So we can all help ourselves?’: Anger over beach dig

Frankston residents are demanding answers after a mystery man in an excavator was filmed collecting rocks from a public beach in front of stunned onlookers.

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Go Fund Me: Kimberely Jade Beeby, 41, of Wangaratta died suddenly at home on November 2, 2025. Picture: supplied

Cruel twist for Vic family after hot water bottle burns ordeal

A Victorian family’s dream of a fresh start has turned to tragedy after their 41-year-old mother died unexpectedly following a wave of devastating setbacks.

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Go Fund Me: Victorian girl Charlie 4 is battling a rare brain cancer. Picture: supplied

How rolling up your sleeves can help save a little girl’s life

A fundraiser for a little girl battling a rare brain cancer has raised an extraordinary amount in just a few days. Now she needs Victorians to consider a different kind of donation.

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Peninsula Cup Willow Chloe and Lacey

Picture Gallery: All the action from Peninsula Cup

Punters, fashionistas and families flocked to Peninsula Cup, soaking up a summery 31C and revelling in a thrilling finish to the feature race. See the pictures.

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Levi Syer was close with his family including big brother Zac Picture supplied.jpg

‘Do it today’ Grieving mum demands free jab for teens

Levi Syer died at just 16 from a preventable illness. More than 20,000 are backing a call to make the meningococcal B vaccine free as pressure mounts on the state’s health minister to act.

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John Croft, hero carpenter House fire at16 Alma St Tootgrook. A woman injured after fireworks landed on her house ... Hero neighbour came to the rescue. Picture: David Smith

Hero tradie honoured after saving stranger in NYE fire rescue

“I wasn’t willing to watch her die”: A humble carpenter’s split-second decision to rescue a stranger from her burning Mornington Peninsula home has earned him a rare bravery honour.

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Alleged modern-day Fagin recruited kids to steal cars

A modern-day Fagin was on six counts of bail when he was charged with running a teen car theft ring from his Hastings home.

Levi Syer and mum Norliah in Thailand before his September 2025 death from sepsis after contracting Meningcoccal B. Picture: supplied by Levi's family to Change.Org

Levi died of sepsis at 16 — it’s exposed a shocking shortfall

Levi Syer developed sepsis and died suddenly at only 16 years of age. His tragic death exposes a shocking health shortfall in Victoria.

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Chiara Munzel, 30, with baby son Anakin Porter, 21 months both of Ferntree Gully. Chiara died suddenly on October 19, 2025 Picture supplied.

‘No warning’ Young mum’s shock death

A Melbourne mum who dedicated her life to breaking down barriers for people with disabilities has died suddenly at 30, leaving her 21-month-old son behind.

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