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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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Mount Martha crash: A car waiting to turn right into Uralla Rd from Nepean Highway was rear ended by another vehicle about 10am on Monday, August 12. The car pictured was the one that ran into the back of the stationary vehicle. Picture: Lucy Callander

Fury over upgrade delay at notorious Mt Martha intersection

The money to fix a dangerous Mornington Peninsula junction has been gathering dust for five years while motorists continue to be put at risk.

South East

Dead fish: Hundreds of yellowtail scad have washed up onto Mornington Peninsula beaches. Picture: supplied

Revealed: What’s killing Mornington Peninsula fish

Hundreds of dead yellowtail scad are piling up on beaches from Dromana to Rye, sparking fears of a chemical spill in the bay.

South East

Youths driving a stolen car stopped at a BP garage at Safety Beach where they drove off after getting 25 dollars of petrol without paying.

Safety Beach servo expansion gets nod from council planners

A bid to add a fast food joint to a Mornington Peninsula servo has been called in by the local mayor after more than 500 residents said they didn’t want fries with their fuel.

South East

SHINE: Gab and Jacquie at Yolky DolkyThis couple have transformed the pasture raised farming industry through hard work, building strong relationships and following a dream born out of tragedy. They created Yolkey Dokey farm from nothing and with no farming experience to become significant suppliers of pasture raised eggs in Victoria as well as educators, employers and role models to strong women everywhere.PICTURED: Gab and Jacquie at Yolky DolkyPicture: Zoe Phillips

Feathers ruffled over Mornington Peninsula egg farm

A beloved Mornington Peninsula egg farm is at risk as cracks appear in a council deal to relocate its 4000 hens to The Briars conservation park in Mount Martha.

South East

Mornington Peninsula, VictoriaOn the scenic Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, people stroll along the sandy beach and paddle board in the calm waters. In the background, colourful heritage bathing boxes, nestled below lush trees, add a vibrant touch to the landscape. These iconic structures offer perfect summer shelters for enthusiastic beachgoers, enhancing the charm of the coastal scene.Photo - Tourism AustraliaEscape 14 July 2024one time use in Escape

Council splashes your cash on survey but still on the nose

The latest report card for a council once dubbed Victoria’s worst has come at a cost of $120,000 of ratepayer money and it’s still behind the state average.

Melbourne City

The Craft & Co, Smith St, Collingwood has closed. Picture: supplied.

Trailblazing craft brewery shuts bar, eatery, wedding venue

One of Melbourne’s first micro-distilleries and craft breweries has been forced to make a tough call on its Collingwood venue.

Melbourne City

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos June 03, 2022: Andrew Sackl, 33, a Melbourne businessman who used his looks, charm and lies to ruin the dreams of desperate migrants willing to pay big bucks to work in Australia, arrives at the County Court. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Melbourne’s ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ cries poor to delay hearing

A frustrated magistrate has blasted a Wesley College alumnus for wasting his time, threatening to send the failed businessman straight to trial to face charges of giving false testimony.

South East