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An Italian espresso bar helped spark this suburb’s renaissance, but locals now fear its success may see a South Yarra- style overdevelopment, removing the eclectic mix and destroying its soul.

A couple from the Victorian town of Leongatha have found themselves caught in the middle of an incredible tale of alleged deception – one that involves a global drinkable vegan skincare brand and a supermodel.

Readers question Labor and the human cost of economics.

“The current environment is particularly challenging for independent schools such as ours,” a spokesperson says.

Decades of reviews have produced little action. It is hoped this latest audit will prompt a response that will help ease the housing crisis.

The swim across a treacherous 3.5-kilometre stretch of water will proceed on Saturday despite swimmers being swept into Bass Strait during a training camp last year.

The confidential settlement, involving murderer Clinton Rintoull, follows an overhaul of how transgender prisoners are managed by Corrections Victoria.

Gangland leader George Marrogi says he is being isolated and degraded in prison because he ran a drug empire from behind bars.

Former policeman Wayne Dean allegedly staged faux interviews to settle civil disputes. Also charged are a building company boss, travel agent and debt collector.

The 60-year-old has walked away from the Supreme Court cleared of any pending criminal matters and without the shadow of bail for the first time in decades.