Leader Local News
Head-on crash claims woman’s life
A WOMAN has died and a man has been taken to hospital following a two-car collision in Cranbourne South this morning.
Is this Melbourne’s costliest councillor?
A COUNCILLOR in Melbourne’s southeast racked up almost $50,000 in expenses over two years — nearly three times more than the next biggest claim.
How did someone walk away from this?
A WOMAN is lucky to be alive after her car rolled and crashed into trees in Melbourne’s outereast yesterday.
Board-up order for abandoned factory
THE owners of an abandoned factory in Melbourne’s west that has become a haven for illegal rave parties, drone racing, fires and graffiti have been ordered to board up the site.
Coffee shop part of school’s $35m revamp
STUDENTS at an independent school in Melbourne’s outer east will get a coffee shop and village piazza as part of a multi-million dollar upgrade.
Legal risk for students rating teachers
STUDENTS in Melbourne rating their teachers anonymously on a website could face legal action if caught, according to a law professor.
Artists crowd-fund for building repair
A GROUP of artists have launched an ambitious crowd-funding campaign to restore a dilapidated heritage-listed building in the inner city — and there are rewards for donors.
Garage bar worth crowing about
A BREWERY hidden away in Melbourne’s inner north has opened the roller doors to its bar in a converted garage.
From Around The Site
Timber! Big tree to get the chop
FAMILIES fighting for the removal of a dangerous tree from a backyard in Melbourne’s inner east have had a win after the council finally agreed the 40-year-old gum could come down.
Heavenly apartment hits the market
LOOKING for views of the city that are heaven sent? Try this East Melbourne apartment in a restored church destroyed by fire nearly 30 years ago.
Quirky cafe offers so matcha variety
WHY did the vegan cross the road? To get their hands on a coconut, sweet potato and turmeric “egg” from a new Melbourne cafe taking social media by storm.
LOCAL PHOTOS
Eagles soar on Anzac Day
SEE the Cranbourne versus Tooradin SEFNL Anzac Day clash through the lens of Leader
Dawn service draws thousands
Thousands attended a moving Anzac Day dawn service at Mt Macedon this morning.
Weekend footy action
Check out our best snaps from the weekend’s local footy action across Melbourne.
Interesting characters Melbourne’s quirky homes for sale
THEY’RE nice, they’re different, they’re unusual, as Kath Day-Knight would say. Here are some of Melbourne’s best quirky grand homes on the market.
Quick sales Upsizers, interstate buyers push up prices
SUNBURY homes in all price ranges are selling faster as locals upgrade and out-of-area buyers from as far as NSW, WA and Queensland swoop.
Happy homebuyers Property virgins snap up Monash homes
FIRST-home buyers have secured Monash properties recently and a record low interest rate may galvanise them further, according to local agents.
Unusual sale $1.26 million market health check
A RARE, side-by-side Box Hill North townhouse has provided a $1.26 million health check for the area’s property market.
VAFA Uni Blacks win for milestone man
UNIVERSITY Blacks ensured inspirational skipper Bede Mahon’s 100th game would be remembered for the right reasons after a gritty win over De La Salle on Saturday.
VFL McEvoy inspires Lions to win
COBURG conjured a blistering finish to stun Essendon and claim its first win of the VFL season on Sunday.
EFL Concern but no panic
IT MAY be early, but Mulgrave has slipped into dangerous Division 2 relegation territory after its loss to Bayswater on Saturday.
Cobras do enough
KILSTYH delivered when it mattered in yesterday’s SEABL win over Hobart.
Raiders flaws exposed
HUME City raised a mirror to Knox in Big V’s top-of-the-table battle on Saturday night.
Spectres reach first goal
NUNAWADING will turn its attention to a defining cluster of games after achieving an early season goal.
Join jazz legend James Morrison and his Big Band
AUSTRALIAN jazz legend and trumpet virtuoso James Morrison brings his Big Band to Arts Centre Melbourne for one performance only, on Saturday, June 18. Leader has 20 double passes to give away!
Win a night at Chapel off Chapel with Stonnington Leader
COMING to Chapel off Chapel in June, Songs For A New World is a stunning new stage production with a small powerhouse cast and a driving musical score. The Stonnington Leader has five double passes for the opening night performance to give away.