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25.01.2022 The location for the long-awaited headspace in Monash to assist people battling mental health issues has finally been revealed.

25.01.2022 A man and arborist have been left battered and bruised after they allegedly went head-to-head in a fight over a tree in on South Oakleigh Secondary College grounds.

24.01.2022 EXCLUSIVE: Dandenong will undergo a multimillion-dollar revamp featuring a hotel and entertainment district, creating thousands of jobs in the suburb.

23.01.2022 A drunk who took a stolen taxi for a joy ride in Dandenong has been jailed. Read more: http://bitly.ws/aHTb

23.01.2022 PICTURES: Relief is in sight for Chadstone shoppers with the centre to add a whopping amount of car parks as part of its multimillion-dollar revamp.

22.01.2022 Drive-in cinemas are preparing to reopen with some of your favourite retro movies on the timetable. Find out when you can head down and what else in on the list.

22.01.2022 Another staff member has been diagnosed with coronavirus at Box Hill Hospital, bringing the total number of cases linked to the outbreak to four. All staff on the COVID-19 ward are now being tested.

22.01.2022 ONLINE DATING DRAMA: A lovelorn Cranbourne man who couldn’t handle the split from his partner logged on to Plenty of Fish to try to lure her back. He tried his best to hook her but instead ended up sunk in the clink. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3mhKw9B

22.01.2022 NUMBER'S UP: A Hallam con artist used a stolen card taken from a mailbox to fleece a homeowner out of $48k. And all it took was one phone call. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/2V5BKPV

22.01.2022 A Clarinda man found with a stash of drugs and stolen power tools is desperate to avoid jail time. But authorities say it’s the only solution.

22.01.2022 TRAVELLER TROUBLE: A Langwarrin cabinet maker who had already knocked back too many unwisely treated himself to just one more as he drove home, with the thirsty driver blowing nearly three times over the legal limit. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3oCeuGe

22.01.2022 PUBLIC TRANSPORT PREDATOR: A perverted creep cornered a horrified 19-year-old woman on a train, saying disgusting things while performing a sex act right in front of her. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3qz1W45

22.01.2022 BABY FORMULA THEFT RACKET: A Springvale chef’s work dried up due to COVID-19 lockdown, so the modern day Fagin turned to ‘white gold’ to make a buck.

21.01.2022 COUNCIL CREEP: A Dandenong sex addict wanted to get his rocks off with a female companion. But instead of being discreet, he put on a very public display.

21.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday time! 1981. Congestion outside the entrance to Glen Waverley train station as "kiss and ride" commuters driven to the station by their wife or husband alight on what should be a bus stop. In the background, a bus has to pull up behind the bus stop.

21.01.2022 BAIL BID: An alleged thief who went on a $300,000 burglary and damage crime spree targeting computer and electronic stores, milk bars, tool shops, servos, pubs and clubs has fronted court.

20.01.2022 NO ONE WITHIN SPITTING DISTANCE WAS SAFE: An absolutely disgusting drugged-up woman said she was COVID-19 positive when she gobbed on anyone and everyone if she didn’t get her own way. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3qZ8gC7

20.01.2022 DANDENONG: A drug-dealing dad drove at high-speed, ran red lights and travelled on the wrong side of the Princes Hwy causing oncoming traffic to swerve out of his way in a desperate bid to elude capture but it was his fear of dogs that got him in the end. GET THE FULL STORY HERE https://bit.ly/34QqafZ

20.01.2022 TASTY THIEF: A homeless, hungry man stole slices of cheesecake to feed his sweet-tooth addiction. But he is also addicted to drugs and nicked socks, jocks, slippers and iPads across the south eastern suburbs, including from Hampton Park, to sell to fund his hash habit. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/35I8NzK

20.01.2022 BURWOOD: A travel agency that specialises in helping disabled people circle the globe is among the businesses at risk of disappearing without more support for the travel industry LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/2Fmpvdx

20.01.2022 An out-of-work Springvale chef has organised thieves to nick baby formula, making thousands selling it on his wife’s import-export Facebook Marketplace shop https://bit.ly/37IpoDs

19.01.2022 OFFICER ATTACKED: A homeless man high on ice and booze went to a Dandenong squat to score a ciggie, but events soon spiralled out of control.

19.01.2022 'POTENTIALLY FATAL': A brute so violent he’s separated from jail inmates went on a rampage bashing a stranger with a shovel in a horrific, unprovoked attack at Dandenong train station.

19.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE: Nominations to find Monash and Greater Dandenong's best butcher will be closing soon - we want to know who is your go-to butcher or deli, so get in with your favourite fast! Nominate your favourite butcher below with their full name, shop name and suburb. We'll compile a list and put them to a vote.

19.01.2022 REELED IN: A media director has made videos about wine and cars. So he should have known not to mix the two, yet he's been nabbed boozed-up behind the wheel yet again. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/2V80KGc

18.01.2022 MONASH AND DANDENONG’S BEST BUTCHER: The nominations are in, and now it's time to vote for your favourite [region] butcher. There can only be one winner. VOTE NOW via the link below.

18.01.2022 UPDATE: A man killed in a tragic accident at a pedestrian crossing in Dandenong has been identified after police released a picture of his distinct shoes.

18.01.2022 'BIRDBRAINED': When drug cops flocked to her pal’s Clyde North house the Berwick woman flew out the bedroom to hide the ice. But her foolish idea fell foul of the law. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/33c4A5C

18.01.2022 DRUNK ‘COWARD’: A teen thug kicked his so-called ‘mate’ in the head while he lay on the ground in a violent bashing. And the 19-year-old boozed-up brawler didn’t care that frightened kids witnessed the harrowing attack. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/37LBEne

18.01.2022 NEW RETAILERS Popular major retailers, including a huge supermarket chain, are set to transform a sleepy Chadstone shopping precinct. Find out which retailers will set up shop

17.01.2022 NARRE WARREN: Crafty men have allegedly stolen more than $10,300 from Bunnings Warehouse stores and their tactics involved long blonde wigs. https://bit.ly/3mrd1kc

17.01.2022 BENZO BANDIT: An ice junkie was taking meds to help him withdraw. But instead of aiding him they turned the self-proclaimed 'gangster' into an angry monster. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/377ljJC

17.01.2022 FREE TO READ: A Dandenong constable has revealed how he followed in his father’s footsteps to pursue a career at Victoria Police. And he’s given insight into the obstacles he’s overcome starting as a fresh recruit at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

17.01.2022 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS! Melbourne’s best Christmas light displays - including these ones - are now sparkling across the city! Plan your route with our interactive map, and add yours or a favourite here https://bit.ly/LeaderChristmasLightsMap

17.01.2022 All outbound traffic on the Monash Freeway is being diverted after a crash near Springvale Rd, with police at the scene.

16.01.2022 GREEN-EYED MONSTER: A Narre Warren brute saw red when his ex told him she was seeing another man. He launched a violent attack which included choking her, banging her head against a wall and hitting her with a pool cue. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3l3wZ3X

16.01.2022 SPRINGVALE: Smokers desperate to avoid the rising cost of cigarettes are fuelling the black market in illegal tobacco, which is booming in Melbourne’s southeast, a Leader investigation can reveal.

16.01.2022 An evil Noble Park child sex grub who infiltrated teen chatrooms and sent disgusting messages including offering a child sex as a reward if he brought along a virgin girl has faced court. Read more: http://bitly.ws/aCi3

16.01.2022 HOOKED ON HEROIN: An unemployed concreter who has been addicted to smack for two decades is back inside for committing another drug-fuelled crime spree just two months after being released from jail.

16.01.2022 It’s won praise from some of the world’s biggest stars, and a mural GLENNY KEBABS Forest Hill is still attracting crowds. Have you checked out their new location? READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3gzT2yM

16.01.2022 BEANIE MEANIE: A bizarre basher who hit a jogger because he wanted her hat also threw pies, eggs - and punches - at a supermarket worker. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/33PILZS

16.01.2022 LET'S BRAG ABOUT MONASH 2020 has been a tough year for our local businesses, so we've teamed up with Matt Preston to brag about our local food champions. Tell Matt about your favourite Monash eateries in the survey below - whether it's the best coffee, bakery or cheese - he wants to hear what we love about where we live: https://bit.ly/MattPrestonFoodSurvey

15.01.2022 Carwatha College P-12 student Angela Trajkoska and Brentwood Secondary College's Campbell Nathan are set to shine on screen, instead of the stage, in the 2020 Victorian State Schools Spectacular tonight. MORE https://bit.ly/VicSchoolsSpectacular

15.01.2022 JEALOUS GUY: After he found a music man’s sex texts to his wife an angry husband set up a revenge plan to catch the online cheating crooner. He organised a sham singing session at a Dandenong factory site and viciously attacked his partner's paramour.

15.01.2022 WELL GRILLED: A hungry thief who nicked $48,000 from a bank had gone to get a feed. But the Hallam ice-head was so drugged-up he passed out in a Cranbourne burger joint carpark. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3n8ma2s

15.01.2022 KNUCKLEDUST UP: The roof tiler didn’t get on with his stepdad, but instead of having a man-to-man chat, he took the law into his own hands. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3fV3yjv

15.01.2022 A young thug who took part in brazen robberies at Southland and Casey Central shopping centres has faced court. Read more: http://bitly.ws/aLgZ

14.01.2022 ARRESTS: A group of teens from the southeastern suburbs have been nabbed by the gang crime squad after a series of alleged brazen car thefts and bail offences. Here’s how the dramatic arrests unfolded.

14.01.2022 FREE TO READ: A 16-year-old girl who lost her mother to a vile disease has revealed how she channelled the courage to keep going. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/32Xaibn

14.01.2022 ROAD RAGE: Have you experienced road rage trauma? Please contact reporter Suzan Delibasic - who is investigating the issue - at [email protected].

13.01.2022 HORROR UNCLE: A Cranbourne East father of four says his wife’s affair with his brother was the reason he sexually assaulted his 15-year-old niece while she babysat his kids. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3g3RzAw

13.01.2022 DOPEY D'OH: A Cranbourne West car thief who takes drugs because they help him think clearly wasn’t paying attention when he left his DNA-filled homemade bong in a stolen vehicle. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3r0sCei

13.01.2022 There’s relief in sight for those desperate to finally hit the road, with licence testing to resume within weeks. But many are still waiting for refunds and appointments to be rescheduled. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/33BYQTq

12.01.2022 COVID19 UPDATE: The MCG and Chadstone shopping centre have been listed as a possible #COVID19 acquisition site after a positive case attended day two of the Boxing Day Test and Boxing Day sales. MORE INFO & ROLLING COVERAGE: https://bit.ly/392x7wE

12.01.2022 VICTORIA'S CUTEST BABY We're looking for Victoria's cutest bubs! Submit a photo of your little one via the link below along with their name, age and your suburb. ENTER HERE: https://bit.ly/VICSubmitYourPhotos

12.01.2022 A new DHHS team called the outbreak squad have audited a Noble Park North high school after a student tested positive for the virus. The school has now undergone a deep clean as it prepares to reopen.

12.01.2022 NOBLE PARK: Danijela loves spending time with her 18-year-old son. After working hard he saved enough money to buy a beautiful dog they named Rusty. They recently discovered that Rusty has heart complications and requires urgent surgery. My son spent his savings for ultrasound with cardiologist, now we are broke. Please help us, I beg you. Danijela wrote to Pet Medical Crisis desperate for help. To donate type Rusty: https://www.givenow.com.au/petmedicalcrisisfund Pet Medical Crisis

11.01.2022 OUTDOOR DINING: A Mt Waverley shopping village will be transformed into an outdoor dining hub in a bid to revive Monash’s hospitality industry when restrictions ease. Here’s what’s being planned.

11.01.2022 A Pakenham inspector with almost 25 years in the force has shared why she’s still passionate about grassroots policing.

11.01.2022 SHOT HIMSELF IN THE FOOT: A peer-pressured Pakenham dad who did mates a favour stashing their rifles in his garage also hid his own handmade handgun under his bed. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/36G3TE2

11.01.2022 A tradie supplemented his wage by pawning $25k of jewellery he stole from a Glen Waverley client’s house. Here’s how it ended.

11.01.2022 COOKING UP A PLAN: A chef with a history of thieving has been dished out a bond after he served up a promise to start anew in a country town. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3kqo2mB

11.01.2022 DANDENONG NORTH: A man who savagely attacked police after he broke into a woman’s house and trashed it with manure then flashed her mum was found to be carrying high-powered ammunition. MORE: https://bit.ly/2IkKBKZ

10.01.2022 BEST BUTCHER: We're on the hunt for Monash and Greater Dandenong's best butcher and we want to hear from you. Who does the best Christmas ham, cold cuts or roast pork that makes the best crackling? Nominate your favourite butcher below with their full name, shop name and suburb. We'll compile a list and put them to a vote.

10.01.2022 LATEST: Australia’s peak fitness body says tens of thousands of gym owners and members have been once again left in the dark, with a Deputy Chief Health Officer letter providing little hope to the industry. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3jTPgAU

10.01.2022 ICED-UP INSOMNIAC: A sleep-deprived thug who had been on an eight-day drug bender used a tree branch to carjack a homeless man. And now the thief has faced court again for nicking a hire car while the renter cleaned the vehicle in a shopping centre car park. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3mf3XQ8

10.01.2022 WHEELERS HILL: A Rebels bikie who accompanied a group of men as they attempted an aggravated home invasion in Ferntree Gully, firing a shot into the occupied house, has faced court https://bit.ly/38grSci

09.01.2022 While most of us have followed the rules during Melbourne’s lockdown, others have blatantly breached restrictions. From birthday parties and haircuts to cigarette runs, here are the worst excuses dished up in the east.

09.01.2022 A major shake-up has been announced for Cranbourne’s delay-plagued train line. Here’s what commuters can expect.

09.01.2022 His surname may be Romeo but this country thug did not behave like his namesake when he threatened and attacked his ex at her Carrum Downs' home in a drunken orgy of violence. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3fo1Yqg

08.01.2022 BREAKING: Three police officers and a woman have been injured after a car smash at a major Oakleigh intersection. Here’s how the incident unfolded.

08.01.2022 DISREGARDING DRUGGIE: The owner of an earthmoving business has dug himself into a hole after receiving another ban for driving while high on ice and cannabis yet again. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3fZnO3J

08.01.2022 CALL FOR HELP: A Burwood travel agency that specialises in helping disabled people circle the globe is among the businesses at risk of disappearing without greater support for the travel industry

08.01.2022 'MORE PAGES OF PRIORS THAN BIRTHDAYS': A Berwick mum with a love of liquor has spent the past few years in and out of courts. Now a magistrate has given her some good advice give up the grog or risk not seeing her kids grow up. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3lIIa35

08.01.2022 Two armed men who forced a man into his own car in a terrifying kidnapping in Dandenong North remain at large, after fleeing from police.

08.01.2022 ICE ICE BABY: When cops raided a house they found a pregnant mum with ice in her handbag. She was told not to stuff up again or risk having to give birth behind bars. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/35O11Vb

08.01.2022 WANTIRNA/BAYSWATER: A disgruntled computer hacker falling behind on a $495 Nike repayment launched a crippling cyber-attack on Openpay after it came to collect. But the website wasn’t his only victim. GET THE FULL STORY HERE https://bit.ly/38B5Brl

05.01.2022 A FRIEND IN NEED: A disqualified driver who answered a mate’s call for help didn’t expect to be involved in a crazy tow truck police chase that ended in Cranbourne. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3g25IOt

05.01.2022 GREEN-EYED MONSTER: A Narre Warren brute who choked, strangled and bashed his ex-wife with a pool cue - because he was angry she had seen another man after they had split up - has been sentenced. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/36CuVvS

05.01.2022 A reckless rider who had never held a licence jumped on an unregistered dirt bike to clear his head. But he ended up in an hour-long chopper pursuit from Somerville through Cranbourne to Carrum Downs and finally to Frankston, taunting cops to keep chasing him as he raced down roads at more than 100km/h. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/33223em

05.01.2022 A Clayton naturopath and former Mentone Grammar student who drove like a bat out of hell after she hit a man and left him to die was found sobbing at her father’s Black Rock home. But the woman or her family didn’t call police.

04.01.2022 Do you remember Ashwood Primary School? It's one of many now-closed schools across the east. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/2K0FXCe

03.01.2022 'COWARDLY' ATTACK: An unemployed plasterer who got plastered at his mum’s birthday took out his alcohol-fuelled anger on his 19-year-old nephew, stomping on his head as he lay bleeding on the ground. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3ncOTDi

03.01.2022 NEVER LEARNS: A 34-year-old Narre Warren druggie with a 24-page rap sheet - who killed his teenage mate in a Doveton crash when he was aged 20 - is still risking people’s lives.

03.01.2022 A dangerous and depraved Noble Park cyber child sex predator who targeted children in teen chatrooms and traded vile underage porn has learned his fate. Read more: http://bitly.ws/bQJB

03.01.2022 Several stores at Chadstone and Pacific Epping have been named as exposure sites, with shoppers urged to get tested.

03.01.2022 WHO IS MONASH OR DANDENONG'S CUTEST DOG? Who's got the most handsome hound? The most perfect pooch? We want to find the top dog in town. Submit your photos here: https://bit.ly/LeaderCutestDog and we'll publish our favourites. (Please include names of dogs and tell us why yours is the best)

02.01.2022 Mobile cameras are being deployed in Melbourne’s southeast to target hoons and reckless driving. Here’s how police are using the technology to put dangerous drivers on notice.

02.01.2022 A Dandenong truckie has admitted he necked seven schooners before setting off towards Sydney and it was pure luck no one was killed. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3lZ6Mou

02.01.2022 A mishap in the kitchen is believed to have started a house fire in Burwood, which quickly spread and left a resident with burns. https://bit.ly/2VRG7P0

02.01.2022 WRONG CALL: The morning after hitting the booze hard a man was on the phone while driving when his van hit something even harder. Passers-by weren't happy when he fled the scene and gave chase to the drunk driver. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/37jF69b

01.01.2022 The actions of more than 200 registered sex offenders will be watched closely in Melbourne’s east after a huge boost in police numbers. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/2GKqaXb Eyewatch - Monash Police Service Area

01.01.2022 An action-packed Hollywood blockbuster film starring Liam Neeson will be filmed at a surprising location in Noble Park North on Tuesday.

01.01.2022 MASS MUGGER: A high-on-drugs 20-year-old baby-faced bandit stole a scooter and used it to attack southeast women, riding up behind them to snatch their bags. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3ogpmJH

01.01.2022 There's been some dopey drug dealers in our parts over the years. From a pill-popping party host to a bra-stashing woman, these are the faces of some of the dopiest https://bit.ly/39OJdLN

01.01.2022 GOT A GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAY? We want to know about it. Whether it’s your own display, or one you love to visit, tell us by filling in this form https://bit.ly/XmasLightsMap2020. We’ll be publishing an interactive map on Friday, December 11 showing Melbourne’s best Christmas lights. Heath McDonald