Leader Local News
Cashed-up tradies losing big bucks
YOUNG tradies have become the biggest problem gamblers in Melbourne’s south, with stats showing they blow hundreds — and even thousands — of dollars on pokies.
Car falls 10m from Westfield carpark
TWO young woman, both 18, are lucky to be alive after their car plunged about 10m from the edge of a carpark in Melbourne’s outer east last night.
Husband and wife stand firm over tree removal
A 70-YEAR-OLD couple will chain themselves to a tree in Melbourne’s north to try and save it from being chopped down as part of the Tulla widening project.
Questions over ‘missing’ Liberal candidate
A FEDERAL Liberal candidate in Melbourne’s east has come under fire for failing to attend public forums during the election campaign.
The man with the world-class ticker
ENZO Cacciotti has a new spring in his step after becoming just the second person in Victoria to receive the world’s smallest pacemaker.
Cut thief leaves bloody trail for police
A CLUMSY thief has left a vital clue to his identity after breaking into a cafe in Melbourne’s northeast and leaving a trail of his own blood in the process.
Mum’s land fight over extended yard
A WOMAN in Melbourne’s outer east is locked in a backyard battle with her council, who say she has extended her rear garden onto public land and they want it back.
Nutrition provides healthy business
THIS Melbourne-based small business making healthy kids’ snack food is going from strength to strength.
From Around The Site
‘We want to go on the Ellen show’
A GROUP of Victoria’s best calisthenics dancers are going viral as they try to grab the attention of superstar talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. SEE THE VIDEO.
Bay whale sightings spark boaties’ delight
WATCH: MIGRATING southern right whales have made their way into Port Phillip Bay, thrilling boaties and ferry passengers and crews.
Fresh twist on Pompei creek use row
A COUNCIL in Melbourne’s south has been left red faced in its battle to gain control over a prime piece of waterfront land.
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.
Top result Montrose’s second $1 million sale in 2016
A 1940s built Montrose house has sold at auction for $1.02 million, to notch the suburb’s second seven-figure sale in 2016.
Hard sales Fewer than 20 houses for sale in Taylors Lakes
A SUBURB in Melbourne’s west with fewer than 20 houses on the market has pitted multiple bidders who had lost prior auctions against each other.
Offshore interest Stamp duty hike drives sale price
FOR the second week in a row, a top auction result in Melbourne’s east has been driven by an impending stamp duty increase for offshore buyers.
Brisk sales Frankston South gated community’s $1.3 million deal
THE coastal lifestyle and attractive prices for quality Frankston area homes are drawing buyers from closer to Melbourne.
Football Frosty Miller photo found
THE large photograph of champion Dandenong footballer Jim “Frosty’’ Miller that went missing from Shepley Oval has been found at a glazing business in Skye.
VFL Tim’s ready for the big leap
TIM Totevski has played enough games for Northern Blues to know what to expect. But still, returning from a serious knee injury tested every ounce of his mental resolve.
NFL Stars steeled for vital run
FITZROY Stars hope to lock away their Northern Football League finals spot in the next three weeks before launching an assault on a breakthrough premiership.
Top turf clubs set for battle
THE top cricket clubs from Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs will be pitted against each other when plans for the sport’s turf cricket future are rolled out in coming years.
Sunbury primed for key tests
SUNBURY will get a clear indication of where it sits in the Ballarat Netball League pecking order over the next two weeks.
Tough draw provides test
THE State League 2 North-West draw has not been kind to Sporting Whittlesea.
Win HIStory: Michael Jackson tribute show double passes
CELEBRATE the life and talent of Michael Jackson at the ultimate tribute, HIStory, on at Her Majesty’s Theatre for two special shows in July. Leader has double passes to the Friday, July 15 performance to give away.
Have tons of fun at TunzaFun Xtreme Knox
LOCATED at Westfield Knox, TunzaFun Xtreme is an amazing indoor play centre that offers rock climbing, an extreme ropes course, dodgem cars and more! The Knox Leader and Maroondah Leader each have five double TunzaFun Xtreme passes to give away.