Leader Local News
New plan to ease commuting hell
GRIDLOCK in Melbourne’s outer north is at risk of reaching ‘Third World’ levels, according to one of the pollies behind a radical action plan that sets out 50 upgrades that could fix the problem.
Game over for Kew sports club?
A SPORTS club that had more than $4 million poured into it by the Melbourne Cricket Club five years ago has gone into voluntary administration, with doubts over its future.
Drive in for some Disney magic
IT’S a film festival no little princess should miss, when a host of Disney favourites light up the big screen at one of Melbourne’s last remaining drive-ins.
Chantoozies are back to rock the west
WITH top 10 hits in the late 1980s and occasional recordings and successful tours since then the Chantoozies have long been a crowd favourite. Now they’re taking their show to Yarraville.
Struggling traders thrown a lifeline
TRADERS struggling to stay afloat during the disruptive $13 million revamp of Frankston’s Young St will get a financial bailout from the council — but there’s a catch.
Floods caused by bad planning, say residents
FRUSTRATED homeowners say overdevelopment is causing their Ormond street to repeatedly flood — but the council insists the problem is a freak once-in-a-century event. WATCH
Wizard idea sets up pinball parties
A ROWVILLE father and son reckon people all over Melbourne will get on board with their novel venture – a bus kitted out with pinball machines and available for hire.
Boys go in to bat for people in need
A LOVE of the game and a desire to help others has led South Yarra high school students to start a charity that collects damaged cricket bats to give to needy kids.
Council plan to dump Australia Day
YARRA Council could rename Australia Day to “January 26”, dump its citizenship ceremony and replace it with a “smoking ceremony” to mark the disconnection felt by Aboriginal people.
Are you the owner of Highland cash haul?
SCOTTISH police are desperately trying to track down a tourist thought to be from Melbourne who lost thousands of dollars in a museum near Edinburgh.
Suburb set for skyline to rival capitals
A SUBURB in Melbourne’s east rapidly offloading millions of dollars of prime real estate to developers will have a “more impressive skyline” than cities like Hobart or Canberra in a few years, agents say.
House of the week Space and superb style
A SIZEABLE, modern home, a position near prized bayside schools and a park across the road — this home offers fantastic family living. Take a look.
Make over call Ripe for renovation
IF you’re keen for a big TLC project, then this trio of houses is for you. Take a look at the possibilities.
Check out village vibe
A COOLAROO retirement village offers residents a stylish, gated community with plenty of opportunities to entertain and relax.
RDFL Burras primed for finals assault
DIGGERS Rest locked away third spot on the Riddell District Football League ladder with a hard-fought win against Romsey on Saturday.
Southern FNL Chelt cook up upset victory
SANDRINGHAM VFL player Myke Cook makes a cameo appearance and has a starring role for Cheltenham as it knocks over top side Mordialloc.
WRFL Condos set to extend his stint
NICK Condos has confirmed he will extend his stay as Parkside coach into a third season.
Soccer Just 90 minutes away
Knox City has eight fingers and one thumb on the State League 3 South-East championship crown and will be looking to tighten the last remaining digit.
VNL Netball Falcons’ premiership dream is over
City West Falcons were eliminated from the VNL Championship Division finals race at the first hurdle after a 45-42 loss against Geelong Cougars.
FFA Cup soccer FFA Cup heartbreak for Hume City
HUME City was a post-width away from being in a great position to go through to the FFA Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday night.
Get in the garden - win garden pack
Calling all green thumbs and gardening enthusiasts. Spring is around the corner and to help you get planting, pruning and potting, Leader has 10 gardening packs to giveaway.
Win tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s Toruk
Cirque du Soleil’s new show Toruk is inspired by Avatar and coming to Melbourne in November. Leader has five family passes to be won.
Local Photos
Stems sell Flowers tower as valley blooms
THE Blue Lotus Water Garden is in bloom again, with thousands of lotus and lilies set to wow visitors to the Yarra Valley attraction.
On track Cup fever in the Yarra Valley
THE gloomy forecast wasn’t enough to stop about 3500 racegoers from celebrating the Melbourne Cup at the Yarra Valley Racing Club in Yarra Glen.