Leader Local News
Free valet parking for frustrated shoppers
A SHOPPING centre in Melbourne’s outer east will offer free valet parking for a week, as frustrated customers and staff struggle to deal with a new paid parking system.
Plea for accurate homeless count
WELFARE agencies are desperate for every homeless person to be counted in tonight’s Census so correct figures can replace “disgustingly inaccurate” statistics from 2011.
Hospitals turn to home to ease burden on emergency
THE elderly will be treated at their aged care home under a new program being wheeled out by three metropolitan health services.
Youth homelessness reaches ‘crisis point’
MORE crisis accommodation for children is urgently needed in Melbourne’s west, with refuges unable to keep up with the demand.
Why does it take 90 minutes to go 3km?
WE pride ourselves on being one of the most liveable cities in the world, but reporter Jordy Atkinson argues we’ve got a fair way to go with our public transport.
Lack of students clouds school’s future
THE future of a school in Melbourne’s northwest is in doubt with just six students left and claims of bullying by parents.
Green light to chop backyard trees
THE fate of trees bordering the Blackburn Rd level crossing removal site may rest with residents after removal permits were granted by the council.
Thief snatches pet dog in footpath heist
A MAN’S pet husky has been stolen while he was out walking his two dogs on a footpath in Melbourne’s southeast.
Isaac has nose for police work
AN ALLEGED drugs grower who escaped arrest has been sniffed out of hiding by a police dog.
Golden goodbye Home of half century’s parting gift
A WORN original house in Melbourne’s east has given the family who owned it for more than 50 years a seven figure sum to share following its sale.
Property prices Luxury home smashes suburb record
A LUXURY property in Melbourne’s inner south has smashed its suburb’s residential sales record by more than $500,000 after it was secured for $2.3m.
Value for money Sunbury on Top 10 affordability list
BUYERS from across Melbourne are getting more value in Sunbury, one of the city’s 10 most affordable suburbs, reports the Real Estate Institute of Victoria.
Hot suburb Demand up in affordable Carrum Downs
CARRUM Downs homes are hot property, with some selling within seven days as attractive prices draw first-home buyers and investors to the suburb.
Cricket Change excites Brunswick recruit
AFTER 15 seasons at Ivanhoe, Ryan Fort was ready for a fresh start.
Basketball Boomers go bust
IT’S season over for the Bulleen Boomers after they failed to capitalise on their chances in a Big V elimination final.
Clean up at the footy with Radiant
RADIANT, the official laundry detergent of the AFL, gives Leader readers the chance to clean up at the footy, with AFL footy jumpers, premium AFL tickets and Radiant laundry detergent to be won.
Win a weekend getaway with Tribute Mania
TRIBUTE Mania comes to the Palais Theatre for one fabulous night on September 3. Leader has two major prizes including accommodation at Rydges St Kilda and six runner-up prizes to give away.
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