VAFA The VAFA acknowledge the traditional owners of country Restoration Australia host and professor of architecture Anthony Burke described 10 Valmont Ave as a “mid-century marvel” when the house was featured on the show A Beaumaris mid-century house’s owners who spent $450,000 restoring their pad to its former glory are selling the award-winning home The ABC television show Restoration Australia’s fourth series followed the transformation of 10 Valmont Ave. The groovy four-bedroom abode is now for sale with a $2.2m-$2.42m asking range RELATED: Mid-century Anglesea ‘Butterfly House’ selling for first time since 1959 Beaumaris home sells $194k over reserve at Christmas rush-fuelled auction Mid-century Beaumaris reno with modern twist dubbed ‘the coolest party house ever’ the property was originally designed by architect Eric Lyon as a residence for his young family in 1953 Restoration Australia host Anthony Burke described the address as “cool but rundown” when current owners Laura and Wilf purchased in 2013 The couple told the program they originally planned a $350,000 budget to restore the house as a home for them and their children But when the Covid pandemic struck during their renovation it ended up costing an extra $100k in increased labour and materials the finished product won a best heritage renovation award at the Bayside Council Built Environment Awards 2023 It has also featured in two books published by the community group Beaumaris Modern that’s dedicated to preserving and promoting the suburb’s mid-century architecture Fisher & Paykel appliances and a butler’s pantry feature in the kitchen a red ceiling and projector in the den and library room Circa Property Melbourne director Christine Henderson said Lyon House’s owners had put their much-loved home on the market with plans to move interstate for work “A lot of people were just amazed with what they have done with the house,” Ms Henderson said “It shows you can renovate these mid-century homes keep their integrity of them and make them suitable for todays’ families.” There’s more bold red splashes of colour in one of the home’s two bathrooms Circa Property Melbourne director Christine Henderson says that Lyon House is both a great family home and a great party house for people seeking an authentic mid-century experience Mr Lyon’s original blueprints guided the house’s transformation with timber A silver-lined ceiling – described as “so disco” by Mr Burke – welcomes visitors in the entry way It leads to the sunroom and kitchen equipped with Fisher & Paykel appliances and a butler’s pantry in a space that was previously the laundry ‘It’s a cosy home but it’s also spacious,” Ms Henderson said “It’s a great family home and it’s also a great party house.” Although it has been updated for modern life the residence maintains a distinct retro feel Vintage light fittings enhance the home’s cool vibes it could also be used as a formal dining room,” Ms Henderson said Laura and Wilf built a tinder deck that Lyon had planned to install but never got around to doing laundry with a drying cupboard and a double carport Lyon House’s modern sustainability credentials include double glazing automated sun awnings and garden irrigation The home is located just 350m from the beach and zoned to Beaumaris Secondary College Expressions of interest close at 5pm on May 13 Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The sleepy bayside ’burb is home to sun-soaked beaches lush native greenery and beautiful mid-century modern architecture It’s the kind of picturesque scenery that inspired some of the most influential painters of Australia’s Heidelberg School who came to Beaumaris during the summer of 1886-87 to paint the cliffs These paintings are now held in the collections of the country’s biggest galleries the suburb’s coastline is made up of the sandstone Beaumaris Cliff – internationally known for its marine and terrestrial fossils – and Ricketts Point There’s also the 115-hectare Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary where you’ll find crystal clear shallow waters Snorkel around and find zebra fish and the Port Jackson shark you might even spot migrating humpback whales in the area – if you’re lucky Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines But Beaumaris’s bayside charm extends beyond the beach Bright and airy coffee shops are everywhere including the family-owned Saska Cafe and neighbourhood favourite The CNR along Beach Road locals head to Ginger Fox cafe – among other spots clustered around The Concourse – for Turkish omelettes and truffled mushrooms on toast Ricketts Point Beaumaris restaurant is the spot for a slow morning with sprawling views The beachside spot serves up classics like buttermilk pancakes with mixed berry compote and maple syrup and smashed avo on toast with feta and dukkah Thai beef salad and seafood linguine with chilli garlic oil End on homemade scones served with jam and cream While the neighbourhood is hardly known for its nightlife there are several restaurants and bars where you can end the night on a high a glitzy restaurant and cocktail bar inspired equally by jazz-age Paris and a 1920s New York speakeasy You can also expect regular burlesque nights and live music find La Cucina serving home-style Italian fare and seafood institution the Lobster Cave which has kept locals coming back for more than 30 years The Gin Dispensary is a laid-back bar and cocktail lounge at the old Beaumaris Hotel site offering seasonal cocktails made with three varieties of its own Port Phillip gin Living in Beaumaris means you also have easy access to neighbouring beachside ’burbs like Mentone and Cheltenham The former has a keen beach culture and one of the best pizzerias in town – the NYC-inspired Sunnyside Sliced And if you’re out for a morning run or evening stroll there’s plenty of mid-century residential architecture to admire on the way (the local Beaumaris Modern group has two books on the subject and organises walking tours and annual open home events) Test cricket great Ian Meckiff parts with $1.8 million-plus Beaumaris house Step inside this modern ode to mid-century architecture in Beaumaris The Block’s Dave Franklin lists Beaumaris family home James Driver from Kay & Burton What are your favourite luxury features in home design? The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time My parents’ first date in the 1950s was at a party in Beaumaris The area was popular at the time with creative types such as writers and Jenny Brown grew up in Beaumaris – and for some reason (Dad worked in travel and Mum was an airline hostess) thanks to a fellow student who lived there I knew it was out of the city and by the bay My husband and I grew up in the suburbs and had become avowed inner-city dwellers combined with some wonderful holidays out of the city It’s funny how you can subconsciously mimic your parents We had just completed a renovation on our “forever house” in East St Kilda and were not looking to move – but somehow found we’d bought a mid-century modern home in Beaumaris Beaumaris is the place that protrudes out before the long curve of beaches to Frankston beginning with the Bunurong people of the Kulin nation and their middens can still be discovered on guided coastal walks there are spectacular cliffs with views back east and down to the Peninsula including “Table Rock” featured in the paintings of the Australian impressionists(Heidelberg school artists) from the 1900s and Clarice Beckett in the ’20s and ’30s At the base of the cliffs are world renowned fossil deposits where you can still discover shark teeth was the striking Beaumaris Hotel (previously known as the Great Southern Hotel) and recently restored and rebuilt as apartments with its 1889 facade The cliffs and the coastal path wind all the way around to Ricketts Point with its tea house and marine sanctuary – perfect for bird watching and snorkelling You can keep walking to Quiet Corner at the Black Rock boundary via a path adjacent to bluestone sea walls built by workers during the Depression The walk is a delight with its indigenous vegetation and habitat making it hard to imagine you are only around 20 kilometres from the centre of a major capital city we found it was half an hour to the city by train from Sandringham and even longer by car (It’s too bad that the electric tram from Black Rock to Beaumaris was closed in 1931.) Yes it did seem like a long way out … but a long way from what With boys aged six and 10 it was the perfect place for us to live with its beaches the kids roamed free and rode their bikes to friends’ houses and to the video shop The Concourse shopping centre on one of the central roads was a revelation It was designed in a U-shape with its open space and trees almost hiding the shops wine and fashion shops have added to the mix we were also attracted by the mid-century modern architecture of the area Beaumaris is unusual in that it was mostly developed in the 1950s Much of the land had been purchased in the 1930s by the Dunlop Perdriau Rubber Company with the intention of relocating its factory and building a “garden city” World War II and economic shortages put Dunlop’s plans on hold and the devastating bushfires of 1944 destroyed many of the area’s existing homes This expanse of bushy land by the water was ripe for post-war development In 1949, architect Robin Boyd, writing in The Age, described Beaumaris as a Cinderella suburb took up the challenge and moved there a few years later from Murrumbeena joining other creative Melburnians – including artists Leonard French and Stacha Halpern – wanting something different to the usual subdivisions A guide produced by the Royal Victorian Institute of Architects in 1956 said Beaumaris had “the greatest concentration of interesting houses in the metropolitan area” with homes by many of Australia’s best known mid-century modern architects we found it a bit quiet and quite conservative the primary schools have doubled their enrolments and we now have a shiny new secondary college with capacity for over 1000 students Beaumaris is probably still a bit “suburban” but there is certainly a bit more diversity in our community now as another generation makes their mark Local artists gather at the Beaumaris Art Group The original studio is undergoing an exciting renovation and in the same location is the library and community centre In the years since we’ve lived in Beaumaris many of its historic homes have been lost amid a fierce debate about the preservation of these designs versus the rights of homeowners we have met other like-minded people and our community group aims to celebrate the groundbreaking architecture and design found here Although Beaumaris has a wonderful architectural history and pedigree – the reality now is many people buy original houses and demolish them and construct “volume build” type houses or dual occupancies. It is all about affordability (and size), and most people can’t afford an architect-designed house. Back in the day, we had The Age Small Homes Service where architects designed houses and sold the plans for a small fee – some are still dotted around Beaumaris and although modest in size because of the large “window walls” which frame views to the garden and the open plan design Our sons were eventually keen to leave here and move to the inner city They tell me they felt isolated here in their teens but now they appreciate coming home and enjoying the peace and quiet Fiona Austin is a retired interior designer and co-author of Beaumaris Modern The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge, champion and inform your own. Sign up here My parents\\u2019 first date in the 1950s was at a party in Beaumaris and Jenny Brown grew up in Beaumaris \\u2013 and for some reason It\\u2019s funny how you can subconsciously mimic your parents We had just completed a renovation on our \\u201Cforever house\\u201D in East St Kilda and were not looking to move \\u2013 but somehow found we\\u2019d bought a mid-century modern home in Beaumaris including \\u201CTable Rock\\u201D featured in the paintings of the Australian impressionists(Heidelberg school artists) from the 1900s and Clarice Beckett in the \\u201920s and \\u201930s with its tea house and marine sanctuary \\u2013 perfect for bird watching and snorkelling (It\\u2019s too bad that the electric tram from Black Rock to Beaumaris was closed in 1931.) Yes it did seem like a long way out \\u2026 but a long way from what the kids roamed free and rode their bikes to friends\\u2019 houses and to the video shop Much of the land had been purchased in the 1930s by the Dunlop Perdriau Rubber Company with the intention of relocating its factory and building a \\u201Cgarden city\\u201D World War II and economic shortages put Dunlop\\u2019s plans on hold and the devastating bushfires of 1944 destroyed many of the area\\u2019s existing homes joining other creative Melburnians \\u2013 including artists Leonard French and Stacha Halpern \\u2013 wanting something different to the usual subdivisions A guide produced by the Royal Victorian Institute of Architects in 1956 said Beaumaris had \\u201Cthe greatest concentration of interesting houses in the metropolitan area\\u201D with homes by many of Australia\\u2019s best known mid-century modern architects Beaumaris is probably still a bit \\u201Csuburban\\u201D but there is certainly a bit more diversity in our community now as another generation makes their mark In the years since we\\u2019ve lived in Beaumaris many of its historic homes have been lost amid a fierce Although Beaumaris has a wonderful architectural history and pedigree \\u2013 the reality now is many people buy original houses and demolish them and construct \\u201Cvolume build\\u201D type houses or dual occupancies and most people can\\u2019t afford an architect-designed house where architects designed houses and sold the plans for a small fee \\u2013 some are still dotted around Beaumaris and although modest in size because of the large \\u201Cwindow walls\\u201D which frame views to the garden and the open plan design The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge Players heard news of Holly Bowles’ death as they gathered to remember her friend Bianca Jones Holly Bowles, 19, died on Friday in a Bangkok hospital, one day after her best friend, Bianca Jones, also 19, died in another Thai hospital. The women from Beaumaris in Melbourne’s south-east had been on holiday in Laos last week when they, along with a dozen other tourists, became ill in the popular tourist town of Vang Vieng. Read moreThe suspected methanol poisoning event in Vang Vieng has been linked to six deaths so far It’s believed all the affected tourists consumed drinks laced with methanol Bowles’ death was confirmed on Friday, along with that of British lawyer Simone White, whose parents said they were “devastated by the loss of our beautiful This article includes content provided by Instagram We ask for your permission before anything is loaded as they may be using cookies and other technologies The Laos government said Saturday it was “profoundly saddened” by the deaths Laos’ ministry of foreign affairs said it expressed “sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to the families of the deceased” On Saturday, the Beaumaris Football Club, for whom both Melbourne women had played, posted a tribute to Bowles, whose death was confirmed as fellow players had gathered for a private get together to commemorate Jones. “In somewhat poignant circumstances, news of Holly’s passing came to light as our Senior playing group came together in solidarity last night. As a club, we continue to be heartened by the countless messages of support we have received,” the club said in a Facebook post on Saturday. “The Bowles and Jones families appreciate with gratitude the overwhelming outpouring of love they have received, in this their darkest hour.” The club said that players from its women’s team have begun tying blue and yellow ribbons – the club’s colours – in and around their homes and throughout the local community “as a sign of solidarity and unity”. “The Beaumaris community is a tight knit one and we will continue to feel this loss for some time to come. Two beautiful lives lost, both with so much potential, love and spirit, leaves us both numb and without words,” the club said in the Facebook post. “The Beaumaris Football Club will continue to honour Holly and Bianca by continuing to uphold our values of togetherness, care, compassion and mateship. Their impact on all of us will forever be remembered with a deep sense of gratitude, primarily due of their generosity of spirit and their innate ability to unite people.” Bowles’ parents confirmed her death on Friday, saying they were always so incredibly proud of their daughter and she was “now at peace”. “We find comfort and solace in knowing that Holly brought so much joy and happiness to so many people,” they said. “Holly was living her best life travelling through Southeast Asia meeting new friends and enjoying incredible experiences.” “Believe me when I say that I couldn’t fault her.” Thai authorities have already confirmed Jones had died of “brain swelling due to high levels of methanol found in her system”. The local federal MP Zoe Daniel offered her condolences to the teens’ families, friends and local community. Read more“Both of these young friends were on the trip of a lifetime a journey countless young Australians have enjoyed for generations,” she said “That they were cruelly lost to a methanol poisoning event in Laos when they were supposed to be having the time of their young lives makes the pain all that more acute.” The Australian government has updated its travel advice for Laos telling residents to be alert to the potential risk of spirit-based drinks including cocktails BEAUMARIS tried to prize Adam Jamieson from Mornington’s grasp just when he was weighing up his options for 2025 “For the first time in a long time I had offers from other clubs and I did catch up with Beaumaris through a contact,” Jamieson said “But Mornington … well I just feel like we’re so close and there’s so much good stuff happening that I didn’t want to give up on our plan.”Jamieson doesn’t try to mask the fact that Mornington has had “one of those debacle years” One of the pre-season promotion favourites the Seagulls finished in the bottom half of State 1 with a squad that was vastly changed from the one that opened its campaign Sam Scott and Shaun Kenny while Ziggy Razuki went overseas and missed the entire season Satoshi Kurosawa returned to Japan and Sam Orritt and Josh Heaton quit “It became clear that we weren’t all singing from the same hymn book as they say and it didn’t help losing (president) Matty Cameron,” Jamieson added “Taking that all into account we just had to survive and move on.”Yet there are reasons to be optimistic about the future The young reserves squad finished fifth and a group of teenagers gained valuable game time in the seniors “Max Civil played around 90 minutes in the last three games and scored two goals Aaron Hagland played a full game at centre half before injuring himself against Brandon Park.“He was earmarked to play every remaining game and he’s a serious talent Will Giddings … we feel that we’ve got a group of young players coming through “Flynn O’Reilly played the last seven or eight games for us and was a fantastic influence so there’s a lot to look forward to.”Continuity has been a hallmark of coaching at Mornington with Jamieson in charge for most of the past 16 seasons and he readily admits to being addicted to that role “I think I’ve said to you before that I’ve got an ego that wants to win all the time “I said at the presentation night my wife hates me when we lose because I’m a grumpy shit till the next game comes around.”There have been few periods of self-doubt during Jamieson’s tenure at Dallas Brooks Park and he thinks he knows why “Okay you have some doubts when you’re not winning games of football and why and how that needs to change but that’s a normal part of coaching.”Jamieson already is preparing for next season and last season’s performance is quickly fading from view Conversations with new players have taken place “I’ve started talking to new players but I can’t give you names right now “I’m hoping to get a young centre half from Bentleigh Greens over the line soon and an experienced NPL midfielder “There’s also a young central midfielder from an NPL club that I’ve spoken to “What I can tell you is that two of these are ex-Mornington juniors.”With regard to support staff it’s likely that Danny Topping will be Jamieson’s new assistant while David Waring remains as senior team manager “I’ve had a meeting with Danny and I’m pretty close to finalising an agreement.“I’m trying to get the senior assistant signed off on first then I’ll work through the reserves coach strength and conditioning and the physios.” Jamieson has taken a short break recovering from the rigours of work and coaching and returns from Bali late this week That’s when he’ll start letting his players know whether or not they have been retained “I can’t say anything at this stage but I’ll keep the players I want to keep and those conversations will take place when I’m back in Melbourne.”One player Jamieson won’t need to make a call on is midfielder Danny Brooks who returned to former club Peninsula Strikers last week That was despite the pair talking last Wednesday night less than 48 hours before Strikers officially announced Brooks’ capture Strikers first spoke to Brooks a few weeks earlier and head coach Scott Morrison sees him as an important addition to the senior squad “He’s a former captain of our club so it’s great to see him come home,” Morrison said tough as nails and a good footballer so he will add some real quality to the squad “Personality-wise he’s an excellent replacement for Macca (Andy McIntyre).”Strikers also have signed Sam Maggs a 21 year old pacy attacker who can play anywhere across the front third and can also play as a fullback He had been at VPL2 club Doveton for three years and spent the second half of this year at Berwick City At Strikers’ State 2 rival Skye United the changing of the guard officially takes place next Monday at the club’s AGM.Daren Jones and Stuart Lawrence have stepped down from their respective positions as president and vice-president ending a decade-long period leading the club Nominations for all executive and general committee positions closed yesterday (Monday) amid conjecture over who will fill the void left by the departure of the long-serving administrators.Lawrence scoffed at recent rumours of unrest fuelled by the failure to mention his and Jones’ departure on the club’s Facebook page “It’s really quite simple – Daren didn’t want the fuss,” Lawrence said “When I resigned as vice-president I continued as treasurer but I’ll no longer be on the committee after the AGM “I want to concentrate on coaching the senior women “I haven’t been able to give as much time to the role that it deserves and to be honest I’ve been thinking about this for a long time “I’ve just had enough and I honestly feel that the current committee is more than capable and has enough people – both male and female – to carry the club on.”One of the names that has emerged as a likely candidate for one of the top two positions is that of Karen Gray who is the club’s MiniRoos coordinator and oversees player registrations Gray joined Skye in 2019 and has been on the committee since 2021 “It wouldn’t surprise me if she’s a really big player in all of this if you want to use that term,” Lawrence said “She’s a really good operator and really cares about the club “She’s transformed the MiniRoos in terms of organisation and it makes sense if she wanted to step up and join the executive committee.”Gray was non-committal when asked if she planned to become Skye’s first female president “I believe that someone has put their hand up for the president’s job and it’s a person I could work with First published in the Mornington News – 8 October 2024 Mornington Peninsula News Group (MPNG) is a locally owned and operated MPNG publishes five weekly community newspapers: the Western Port News Frankston Times and Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News MPNG also publishes two glossy magazines: Peninsula Essence and Peninsula Kids A local family battled it out with three others to secure the keys to a three-bedroom Beaumaris home for $1,894,000 at auction on Saturday With a quoted price range of $1.6 million to $1.7 million, 427 Balcombe Road sold for $194,000 above reserve in a result that Ray White Cheltenham auctioneer and listing agent “We actually had to lower the price from the original listed price range of $1.7 million to $1.8 million due to lack of interest This ultimately created a lot of interest which pushed the price up today,” he said The auction opened with a bid of $1.5 million going up quickly to $1.7 million when it was put on the market The successful party and the underbidder were both from the area and saw the rare opportunity to secure themselves a family home on a larger size block of 894 square metres “The sellers had been there for about 30 years,” Chokshi said “This type of block doesn’t come up very often so the last two fought it out very hard to the end.” The character-filled home was once featured in Beaumaris Modern - a publication dedicated to mid-century architecture - and includes original features a swimming pool and is close to Black Rock Village and local beaches “The buyers were a young family from the area they came through the property during the first week and loved the spot and the big block of land it’s exactly what they’re after,” Chokshi said It was one of 1000 homes scheduled to go under the hammer in Melbourne on Saturday Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 59.9 per cent from 862 reported results across the week Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate In Southbank, a buyer from regional Victoria looking for a city apartment secured the keys to 85/8 Wells Street for $1,133,000 With a price guide of $1 million to $1.1 million the two-bedroom property fetched more than its reserve of $1.05 million The auction between two parties opened with a bid of $900,000 from the underbidder then went up in $10,000 and $20,000 increments before slowing to bids of $500 the city apartment is close to inner-city attractions and includes access to amenities such as a pool and tennis court – features that Ray White Southbank and Port Phillip auctioneer Michael Pastrikos said attracted owner-buyers “You typically find with these older complexes or people looking for a lifestyle purchase or city base,” he said While the property market has been up and down across Melbourne this year Pastrikos said that inner-city apartments have remained steady where you’re getting a lot of people that are potentially downsizing or planning for their forever home I find that the market is not as sensitive to interest rates and it’s very much an owner-occupier market,” he said At 108 Mary Avenue Wheelers Hill, it was another battle between the families who, alongside one developer made up the four parties fighting it out for the four-bedroom home, which ultimately sold under the hammer for $1,442,000. The location – close to Jells Park Primary and Caulfield Grammar - was a major drawcard for the bidders. “You don’t even have to get out of bed to send your kids to school with Caulfield Grammar over the back fence,” said listing agent Cristine Jones from Ray White Ferntree Gully. With a quoted price range of $1.3 million – $1.4 million, the auction opened with a conservative bid of $1.2 million but soon took off and quickly reached the reserve of $1,385,000 when it was called on the market. “The auction was quite competitive,” said Jones, “With the eventual sale price exceeding the owners’ expectations.” The successful bidders plan to demolish the current house which is currently tenanted and build their dream home on the property. LJ Hooker head of research Mathew Tiller said the auction clearance rate was a good result for the last major auction weekend of the year, and anticipates that listings will continue to grow in the new year. “This is a pretty good result given how close we are to the end of the year,” he said. “Our appraisal numbers have been strong over the past month, which indicates that more homes are looking to go on the market in January and February.” A local family battled it out with three others to secure the keys to a three-bedroom Beaumaris home for $1,894,000 at auction on Saturday. With a quoted price range of $1.6 million to $1.7 million, sold for $194,000 above reserve in a result that Ray White Cheltenham auctioneer and listing agent, Kevin Chokshi, said was a nice surprise. \\u201CWe actually had to lower the price from the original listed price range of $1.7 million to $1.8 million due to lack of interest. This ultimately created a lot of interest which pushed the price up today,\\u201D he said. The auction opened with a bid of $1.5 million, going up quickly to $1.7 million when it was put on the market. The successful party and the underbidder were both from the area and saw the rare opportunity to secure themselves a family home on a larger size block of 894 square metres. \\u201CThe sellers had been there for about 30 years,\\u201D Chokshi said. \\u201CThis type of block doesn\\u2019t come up very often so the last two fought it out very hard to the end.\\u201D The character-filled home was once featured in Beaumaris Modern - a publication dedicated to mid-century architecture - and includes original features, a swimming pool and is close to Black Rock Village and local beaches. \\u201CThe buyers were a young family from the area, they came through the property during the first week and loved the spot and the big block of land, it\\u2019s exactly what they\\u2019re after,\\u201D Chokshi said. It was one of 1000 homes scheduled to go under the hammer in Melbourne on Saturday. By evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 59.9 per cent from 862 reported results across the week, while 151 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate. In Southbank, a buyer from regional Victoria looking for a city apartment secured the keys to for $1,133,000. With a price guide of $1 million to $1.1 million, the two-bedroom property fetched more than its reserve of $1.05 million. The auction between two parties opened with a bid of $900,000 from the underbidder, an upsizer from Melbourne, then went up in $10,000 and $20,000 increments before slowing to bids of $500. Located in the Sovereign Complex, the city apartment is close to inner-city attractions and includes access to amenities such as a pool, gym, and tennis court \\u2013 features that Ray White Southbank and Port Phillip auctioneer Michael Pastrikos said attracted owner-buyers. \\u201CYou typically find with these older complexes, they\\u2019re not investors, they\\u2019re owner occupiers, or people looking for a lifestyle purchase or city base,\\u201D he said. While the property market has been up and down across Melbourne this year, Pastrikos said that inner-city apartments have remained steady. \\u201CIt\\u2019s a very consistent market, so it\\u2019s quite resilient. Especially with a property like this, where you\\u2019re getting a lot of people that are potentially downsizing or planning for their forever home, I find that the market is not as sensitive to interest rates, so the activity is still there, and it\\u2019s very much an owner-occupier market,\\u201D he said. At , it was another battle between the families who, alongside one developer made up the four parties fighting it out for the four-bedroom home, which ultimately sold under the hammer for $1,442,000. The location \\u2013 close to Jells Park Primary and Caulfield Grammar - was a major drawcard for the bidders. \\u201CYou don\\u2019t even have to get out of bed to send your kids to school with Caulfield Grammar over the back fence,\\u201D said listing agent Cristine Jones from Ray White Ferntree Gully. With a quoted price range of $1.3 million \\u2013 $1.4 million, the auction opened with a conservative bid of $1.2 million but soon took off and quickly reached the reserve of $1,385,000 when it was called on the market. \\u201CThe auction was quite competitive,\\u201D said Jones, \\u201CWith the eventual sale price exceeding the owners\\u2019 expectations.\\u201D \\u201CThis is a pretty good result given how close we are to the end of the year,\\u201D he said. \\u201COur appraisal numbers have been strong over the past month, which indicates that more homes are looking to go on the market in January and February.\\u201D The Parkdale Vultures have franked their credentials as a genuine contender for the Premier C crown this season after an eleven-goal avalanche in the third quarter powered them to a thunderous 77-point victory over PEGS Vultures coach Owen Lalor insists his leaders were ‘frustrated by not playing their best footy’ A few magnet moves later and a stern warning confronted the competition – these Vultures will be at the pointy end once again Onballers Tarkyn O’Leary and Oliver Green were moved to the wings providing significant drive between the arcs Wingers Kai Colella and Hunter Lynch went to half-back and impressed both rebounding the football In the absence of talismanic forward Mitch Brown centre half-back Jack Cheep was swung forward to great effect booting an equal team-high three goals for the afternoon 13 individual goalkickers contributed to the team’s tally The 26.13 (169) to 14.8 (92) result sees the Vultures move to second on the ladder amidst a logjam of sides with a 1-1 record who on Sunday registered a second successive win by more than 50 points The 19.17 (131) to 12.4 (76) victory over St Bedes/Mentone Tigers ensures new Coach Lachlan Buszard’s dream start to life as the Jackas figurehead continues AJAX piled on ten scoring shots to one in the first quarter building a platform for their eventual resounding victory Pleasing for Buszard was the proficiency of the youth in his team “Our average age was about 22 today,” he said 18-year-old Jethro Gunn has impressed his coach and onlookers alike in his first two senior appearances for the club booting five goals across the two fixtures Toby Sheezel starred with a game-high four goals joining ruckman Jake Wrobel as the only two Jackas to find themselves with best player nods in both games this season A nine-goal last quarter from Brad Berry’s men provided some reward for effort for the Tigers who had managed just 20 points in the first three stanzas Berry was pleased with the ‘healthy glimpses’ his side showed late in the game but was left disappointed with his side’s inability to regain the upper hand in three facets of the game they pride themselves on: contest method and their ‘ability to read cues and outnumber at marking contests’ The Tigers will spend the bye refining their disposal choices inspired by the Jackas’ willingness to always take the first option Sitting third heading into the Easter bye is Beaumaris who bounced back from a Round 1 loss to the Tigers in emphatic fashion Their 21.21 (147) to 7.5 (47) victory over Glen Eira/Old McKinnon was underscored by ‘fantastic and really organised defenders’ and ‘mids who highlighted their strengths’ according to well-pleased Sharks Coach Josh Bourke “We had a couple of things click and certainly some improved availability helped us It was a bit of a strange game given the ground and I think the scores ballooned a little as a result,” he said After six straight losses to end last year’s Premier B campaign Bourke touched on how much a performance like Saturday’s means to the Sharks “July 20th is the last time we sang the song It (the win) was a really important one for us as a club,” he said Favourite sons in ruckman Callum Heath and midfielder Riley Virtue continued their strong starts to the season Jai Florent and Liam Hayes also drawing Bourke’s praise On the back of limited rotations due to early injuries the Gryphons were left to rue 13 red-time goals against “We competed well till about the 20-minute mark of each quarter but then they just overran us,” acknowledged coach Guy Martyn they beat us in every facet of the game – cleaner with their hands and execution of skills stronger in the contest and able to pick us apart when they had the ball,” he continued It’s a winless start in Carnegie for Martyn whose attention must now turn to a daunting trip to Brindisi Street where his charges will encounter a smarting Tigers outfit Despite fewer scoring shots than the visiting Mazenod side Marcellin eked out a three-point victory on Saturday Eagles vice-captain Adam Tomaro backed up his brave efforts in last week’s loss while Jarryd Raffa and Matthew Fewings led the way for the Nodders Nodders Coach Peter Banfield was complimentary of Marcellin’s performance in the ‘very hot’ conditions and deserved to win.” The 10.11 (71) to 9.14 (68) result leaves both sides 1-1 at the bye with Mazenod’s percentage much healthier than Marcellin’s owing to the latter’s sizeable loss in Round 1 Parkside exacted some revenge against Prahran in the two sides’ first meeting since the Division 1 Grand Final of 2024 Compounding the 14.8 (92) to 9.3 (57) loss for Two Blues coach Craige Milward is a mounting injury crisis which saw his side limited to one rotation for much of the contest “We must’ve ticked the footy gods off – we have suffered six key injuries in the first two rounds,” he said while remaining tight-lipped about diagnoses for the unavailable players Milward conceded that an inability to defend their own turnovers hamstrung his side in stark contrast to the Devils’ efficiency in this area Parkside have curiously conceded and scored 145 points across the first two weeks of the season with their next chance to build some percentage coming against fellow northsiders Marcellin Next week’s slate also sees the banged-up Prahran facing the monumental task of slowing the competition leaders in AJAX while PEGS play host to Mazenod and the Gryphons face St Bedes/Mentone Local bragging rights will once again be on the line in the match of the round where second-placed Parkdale will be hosted by third-placed Beaumaris Another intriguing weekend of William Buck Premier Women’s action unfolded in Round 4 headlined by a top-four clash between Old Geelong and Old Scotch Prahran’s continued efforts to ‘tread water’ amidst an early-season injury crisis A largely competitive 16.18 (114) to 9.8 (62) loss Round 4 of the Division 4 Women’s competition saw Beaumaris and Westbourne each go a game clear of the rest of the pack on the ladder The VAFA acknowledge the traditional owners of country, on which we play our great game, and pay our respects to them, their culture and Elders past and present. Second Melbourne teen dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos British woman becomes fifth person to die from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos Methanol poisoning: How risky are our drinks and how can you protect yourself 4 min readPublished 23 November 2024 10:41am ShareGet SBS News daily and direct to your InboxSign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.Your email address *Morning (Mon–Fri) URL: www.bayside.vic.gov.au/services/arts-and-culture/upstanders-2024Client IP: 147.45.197.102Attack ID: 20000018Message ID: 000591757739 Please contact the administrator for additional information A Go Fund Me has been organised by the families of Beaumaris Football Club’s Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles who tragically lost their lives to methanol poisoning while holidaying in Thailand last week You can help support the fundraiser by donating below: The crowdfunding campaign will aim to raise awareness about the dangers of methanol poisoning — a silent but deadly risk that often claims lives without warning The Jones and Bowles families want to honour the memory of Bianca Holly and others impacted by methanol poisoning by turning this tragedy into a mission for change The funds raised through this GoFundMe will be used to: Relieve Financial Burdens: Assist the families in covering out-of-pocket expenses incurred while bringing Bianca and Holly home during this difficult time Support Existing Initiatives: Contribute to organisations already working to combat methanol poisoning through education and prevention efforts Fund Awareness Campaigns: Launch initiatives to educate travellers and businesses about the dangers of methanol poisoning and how it can be avoided we send our deepest condolences to the Jones & Bowles families and to all who love Bianca and Holly Eloise was eight years old when she went missing from the bedroom of her Beaumaris family home during the night of 12 January She was the eldest daughter of Lindsey and Patsy Worledge and sister to then six-year-old Anna and four-year-old Blake Eloise went to bed in her Scott Street home like any other night She has never been seen or heard from since Despite a significant investigation over the past four decades A $10,000 reward for information was announced in 1976 The investigation by the Missing Persons Squad into her disappearance remains open If you have any information that may assist police to locate Eloise, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an online report (under the category 'suspicious activity or other crime') Return to our missing persons list to see if you recognise a name or a face. Telstra has listed for sale an outgoing exchange in bayside Beaumaris The 1545 square metre near rectangle shaped holding Zoned Neighbourhood Residential opposite Beaumaris Secondary College ovals it is expected to find favour with townhouse developers An apartment project could also be considered is about 18 kilometres south east of Melbourne’s CBD Telstra is offering 126-128 Reserve Rd with a two year leaseback Annual net rent for the first year is $135,000 – then rising 3pc it will have an 18 month renewal option (story continues below) The vendor will also pay land tax and any building repair works during occupancy (the brick exchange spreads 520 sqm) The listing comes seven months since Telstra sold the historic ex-Armadale Post Office and a neighbouring exchange is expected to replace it with residential after paying $7m the group divested a Hawthorn East exchange – 80 Camberwell Rd In 2022, Telstra offloaded a central Box Hill site able to accommodate a 12 level apartment building to Andy Zhang’s Zynergy Property – banking $4.7m However an exchange at Rowville offered last year with c$850,000 price hopes – also expected to attract townhouse developers – failed to sell Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? 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I will start with some reflections on the club’s overseas signings of Will Sutherland and Will O’Rourke which have been announced since my last blog I actually trained with the Prahran club out here in Melbourne That’s the club where Will Sutherland plays when he’s available It was something that was organised by our captain at Beaumaris ‘It would be good for you to go and get a bit of a taste of what the Premier club scene is like out here’ They said that he’d been so unlucky with injuries coming over to England previously having signed for both Somerset and Essex before having to pull out of those spells And it sounds like he’s really excited to be coming to Yorkshire He’s definitely one of those with a very bright future in Australian Cricket he’s captained Victoria and the Renegades at such a young age Noah Kelly has been training with Will’s grade club in Melbourne I actually watched him on TV when New Zealand bowled India out for 46 earlier this winter He took four wickets and blew them away with pace and bounce That adds another element to our attack in the Blast which is really cool because they’ll bring a good energy to the group I know they’ll fit in really well to our group It hasn’t been an ideal couple of weeks for us at Beaumaris My last blog was in the middle of our game against Mordialloc and I was unbeaten in the early stages of my innings heading into the second Saturday we lost our last nine wickets for 74 and were bowled out for 148 The pitch for that Mordialloc game was really dry tough for scoring and hard to get started on Noah keeps wicket in white ball cricket for Melbourne club Beaumaris hobbled off and hobbled back on again Nathan Lyon style in the Ashes at Lord’s It looks like he’s going to be out until the finals if we get there Harry has played Lancashire seconds and Jack a bit for Essex’s first team a few years ago we didn’t make use of quite a good pitch which was pretty quick on Saturday just gone and we reflected on it afterwards and said we could have knuckled down more to get some partnerships going But that’s the way it goes in two-day cricket I’ve had a couple of low scores in those games things have gone well for me through the winter But I’ve actually found it quite tough with the schedule I’m only batting once every two or three weeks depending on whether we bat or bowl first in our two-day games Noah Kelly has found the schedule of Australian club cricket challenging It’s quite tough to stay in rhythm or get form back because you don’t bat as often as you would at home I think my last innings was my 12th on a Saturday since October whereas I could bat 12 times in a month at home for Yorkshire and Driffield we play 22 Saturday games plus your cup fixtures and T20s and you have to adjust your training as a result I know I’m not going to be batting on Saturday so I will do more on Friday afternoon in the nets – more than I would if I was going to be batting the following day I can work on a few specific things as opposed to just preparing for a match I know I only made a few on the weekend – seven – but I actually felt good at the start of the year when he said during that Australia v India Test series And it’s rung true because he scored heaps towards the back end of that series and is going really nicely against Sri Lanka at the moment as well and it’s not going to happen for you in every single game It’s just that the better players such as Smith and Joe Root cash in when they’re in form It’s good to get on a roll and to understand what your preparation is like when things are going well That was something I was able to do before Christmas when I scored three hundreds in four days in a T20 festival Self reflection is important in that sense – what were my processes that sort of thing – and it’s good to look back I’ve actually started keeping a bit of a cricket diary this winter I’ll write down a few things which I’d like to think about during my innings Ben Cliff and Harry Duke are all involved in the same Victorian Premier cricket fixture at present I will make a note of what worked really well against certain bowlers If I play against a certain bowler or a certain team especially if you’re new to an environment So writing things down takes away that anxiety Harry Duke (Essendon) and Ben Cliff and Will Luxton (both Greenvale) are playing against each other in a two-day game at present Luxy got 82 opening in his side’s 309-7 last Saturday I’ll be looking for that score with interest this Saturday All three of them are really good mates and are living not far from each other They’ve spent a lot of time together this winter and I’m sure they’ve enjoyed going up against each other I’ve been playing a bit of padel as a way to vary my fitness work Noah sporting his Driffield Town colours whilst on a beach road run in Beaumaris including swimming and playing tennis and padel I’ve played quite a lot of tennis as well – I really enjoy all racquet sports There’s only so many times you can run around the local park without thinking you could be doing something a bit more exciting I’ve been swimming regularly in the bay here as well in order to keep ticking over and add that fun element I see the county second-team fixtures for 2025 were released recently and I’m all in favour of the change in format of the Championship competition which sees us placed in one of the three Conferences of six and the best two group winners qualify for a final I enjoy the finals element to any competition Because the Championship has been settled on average points over the last few years and with teams playing a different number of matches to others it can be quite hard to put wins into context So this format will definitely benefit the second-team system that’s just another game to show off what you can do whether that be for Academy lads wanting contracts or for someone like myself who is wanting to push for first-team cricket We can only be better for having to play for – and hopefully in – a final Yorkshire Women are in knockout T20 action as the brand new Vitality County Cup kicks off at Harrogate Follow this page for live updates throughout the afternoon Anthony McGrath says Yorkshire need to extend their good periods in matches if they are going to enjoy success in this season’s Division One of the Rothesay County Championship Yorkshire were left with just too much to do in their defence of a 185-target on day three against Warwickshire at Headingley with the visitors sealing victory by five wickets midway through the afternoon membership and Premium Experiences information and more exciting content from Yorkshire Cricket and the Northern Diamonds straight to your inbox To view our privacy policy, click here. Stella Maris School has created a new garden and outdoor learning space which pay tribute to the first people of the area the garden places traditional elements in a contemporary design to create an outdoor space in which the children can play and relax as well as use as a flexible outdoor learning space vice president of the school’s Parents & Friends Association cut the ribbon to officially open the garden ‘It’s wonderful that they’ve built such a beautiful space – and from what we had here before – for the students to come and play and relax in’ ‘The smoking ceremony was really beautiful and done so considerately with the community here.’ The construction of the garden was made possible by a grant from the Victorian Government and a contribution from the Parents & Friends Association ‘Now More Than Ever’ is the 2024 theme for National Reconciliation Week Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Kulin Nation © Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd Privacy Policy  |  Disclaimer  |  School Search Round 6 of the VAFA Premier B Women’s competition was an exciting one with Beaumaris seizing the spotlight in a blistering 16.8 (104) to 1.0 (6) victory over Aquinas OC, showcasing their strength as a team. Meanwhile, Fitzroy put up a fierce fight against the undefeated Williamstown CYMS, keeping the pressure on and narrowing the gap to just a single goal. In a statement clash at their home ground, Beaumaris showcased their dominance with a resounding victory over Aquinas, beating them by 98 points. “It’s great to see the playing group being rewarded for their hard work on the training track, especially in the areas that have been a focus,” said Beaumaris coach Darryl Behrendorff. “We were really impressed with the performance of the whole team, who are starting to gel after welcoming new players into the group. Our intent this week will be to remain consistent and continue to execute and improve in those areas while developing the players individually.” The match was marked by standout performances from Beaumaris’ goal-kickers Rosie Byrne and Simone Marinelli, who each kicked a hattrick, adding significant firepower to their team’s attack. Despite their efforts, Aquinas struggled to break through Beaumaris’ strong defence, with Meg Dargan’s lone goal being the only breakthrough for the visiting side. Taylor Leslie and Madison Mauchline were standout players for Aquinas, being named in the top two players for the match. In an impressive showdown between veterans and newcomers in Prem B, stalwarts Old Geelong clashed with the emerging force of Old Xaverians. Old Geelong used their experience and tenacity to topple Old Xaverians, with the final score reading 11.2 (68) to 2.2 (14). “Old Xavs were highly competitive and, had we not been so efficient in front of goal, the match could’ve played out very differently. We’d played them last year in D1 and knew they had some quality players and had to be at our best to get the result,” says Old Geelong coach Jack Crameri. Leading the charge for Old Geelong was Matilda Arthur, the Premier B Women’s current leading goal-scorer, who proved why she holds this title by kicking an impressive six goals. “Tilly Arthur came back to us this year having been a part of OGs foundation years as a player and coach, before having a couple of years off, focusing on her career and some coaching at the Coates League,” says Crameri. “She’s a medium-sized forward who got good hands and just gets into the right positions time and time again. We suspect she may have already set a club record tally in the senior goal kicking and we’re really lucky to have such a smart footballer on our side.” Old Xaverians displayed resilience, with Claudia Lacey and Mel Clarke kicking a goal apiece, but were ultimately unable to match the consistency and precision of Old Geelong.  In a fiercely contested match, St Bedes/Mentone Tigers clashed with Westbourne Grammarians, emerging victorious with a final score of 7.10 (52) to 4.3 (27). St Bedes/Mentone Tigers showcased their dominance in the second quarter where they surged ahead with three goals while keeping Westbourne goalless. Although Westbourne displayed resilience, matching St Bedes/Mentone Tigers goal-for-goal in the second half, they couldn’t overcome the deficit established earlier in the match. Standout performances came from St Bedes’ Captain, Madeline Pearson, who led by example with three crucial goals, contributing significantly to her team’s success. Meanwhile, Caitlin Brennan showcased her scoring prowess for Westbourne, finishing as their leading goal-scorer with two goals. Williamstown CYMS and Fitzroy fans were treated to a nail-biting encounter characterised by exceptional defensive displays. Despite the anticipation, the match unfolded as an intensely low-scoring affair at just 10-19 going the way of Williamstown; a testament to the defensive prowess of both teams. Fitzroy showcased their resilience with a stellar defensive performance, holding the undefeated Williamstown CYMS goalless in the first and fourth quarters. Williamstown’s Alessia Acquaro and Alexandra Woodhead slotted a goal each in the second and third quarters, making it hard for Fitzroy to come back with their solitary goal from Robyn Randell in the second quarter. Despite the lack of scoring opportunities, both teams exhibited a commendable level of determination and skill, ensuring a fiercely contested battle until the final whistle. This match serves as a testament to the defensive fortitude of both sides and sets the stage for the matchups to come. Round 7 of the Prem B Women’s VAFA competition promises another exciting slate of matches. Aquinas will face a tough challenge as they take on the undefeated Williamstown CYMS. St Bedes/Mentone Tigers will square off against Old Geelong in what is expected to be a closely contested matchup, with both teams currently in the top four on the ladder. Old Xaverians will play Beaumaris, who are coming off a massive win in Round 6, and Westbourne Grammarians will look to bounce back as they face Fitzroy, with both teams aiming to secure vital points in the league standings. With each match offering its own unique storyline and potential for surprises, Round 7 is set to deliver another round of intense competition. Another intriguing weekend of William Buck Premier Women’s action unfolded in Round 4, headlined by a top-four clash between Old Geelong and Old Scotch, while other contenders continued to build Prahran’s continued efforts to ‘tread water’ amidst an early-season injury crisis, have finally caught a break, although not on the scoreboard. A largely competitive 16.18 (114) to 9.8 (62) loss Round 4 of the Division 4 Women’s competition saw Beaumaris and Westbourne each go a game clear of the rest of the pack on the ladder, riding high after being Link copiedShareShare articleOne survivor has called it "mind-boggling" and "beyond belief" A lawyer for victims says it was "calculated" and "covered up a small but important step was taken in addressing the Victorian Department of Education's historical child sexual abuse crisis After six months examining decades of crimes against students in state-run schools the government-initiated inquiry leading the investigation delivered its findings to the Victorian governor The government has not said when it will make the report and its response public Warning: This story contains references to child sexual abuse Although the inquiry has uncovered shocking evidence during public hearings that the Victorian Education Department knowingly shuffled paedophile teachers around the state and endangered children its scope was limited to a cluster of offenders who taught at Beaumaris Primary School in Melbourne's bayside south-east Active civil claims and convictions suggest that more than 100 government schools may be affected advocates and lawyers have claimed the inquiry was only ever going to scratch the surface of a statewide crisis that was at its worst between the 1960s and 1990s "I hope that the inquiry recommends that there is a further investigation so we can get to the whole truth," Beaumaris Primary survivor Glen Fearnett told ABC Investigations "The truth needs to be told and the community needs and deserves to know." whose beachside location and close-knit community were attractive to young parents in the post-war decades was the focus of the inquiry due to the startling amount of sexual abuse that occurred there in the 60s and 70s four prolific offenders overlapped at the school But in lengthy careers with the Victorian Education Department those teachers were also shuffled elsewhere teaching at a combined 24 Victorian government schools between the 50s and 90s Grahame Steele The oldest of the offenders was Grahame Steele a tall and imposing former footy star who is accused of sexually abusing boys for decades on school grounds and at a holiday house in Inverloch Despite the attempts of a survivor to have Steele charged by police while he was still working in a school as a principal his government school career spanned from 1952 to 1990 and he was never prosecuted before dying in 2013 Evidence presented at the inquiry suggests Steele continued offending in the period after he was reported to police Darrell Ray In November last year, the most infamous of the Beaumaris offenders, Darrell Ray, died while facing dozens of new charges. Ray was the librarian and sports coach at Beaumaris Primary Ray rampantly abused boys at four state schools and in the St Kilda Football Club's little league team Ray was convicted of a combined total of 33 offences against 21 boys But the ABC's investigations and civil lawsuits against the Victorian Education Department have revealed that he likely abused many more Gary Mitchell sexually abused boys at government schools for his entire 31-year teaching career and beyond — despite credible complaints by students and their parents in the early 70s Convicted and jailed on several occasions since 1996, Mitchell has also been named as an abuser of St Kilda Little League footballers. he abused numerous students at Beaumaris Primary The Victorian Education Department continues to face lawsuits from survivors of his abuse David MacGregor It was via the story of the fourth Beaumaris Primary offender that the inquiry revealed the extent to which paedophile teachers were enabled and protected by the Victorian Education Department MacGregor sexually abused children for three decades before he faced criminal charges in 1985 But even once MacGregor was convicted of child sex crimes the Victorian Education Department not only kept him on as an employee but granted him further teaching positions It was only due to the intervention of headmasters and the teacher's union that MacGregor was not returned to the classroom before his 1992 retirement the Victorian Education Department deputy secretary David Howes said it was "distressing to read" the way his predecessors had handled MacGregor Dr Howes said "the attention of the department seems to have been primarily about where did MacGregor want to [go]" when it became clear MacGregor had to be moved away from his final school "It was only a question of where to move him," said Dr Howes "Nothing about how do we immediately protect the students at that school." But the tragedy at Beaumaris Primary was merely a microcosm of a statewide sexual abuse crisis in Victorian government schools Data collated by ABC Investigations from criminal and civil legal documents and via specialist abuse law firms indicates that sexual abuse of children took place in many more schools across the state Chilling examples of the Victorian Education Department's failings in the 60s 70s and 80s have been provided in the stories of three government school teachers who never set foot in Beaumaris Primary Vincent Reynolds, Bob Morris and Michael Gossage taught at 28 government schools between them abusing children everywhere the department moved them And as healing as it has been for former Beaumaris Primary students to tell their stories there is frustration among survivors of abuse at other government schools that the board of inquiry is not examining their experiences Despite the sheer scale of abuse revealed in the cases of Reynolds none has been canvassed at the Beaumaris Inquiry Reynolds's story is nothing short of disturbing he had been convicted of offences against 45 students from his 14 government school appointments between 1960 and 1993 But lawyers for victims say he abused far more children the Victorian Education Department sent Reynolds to a psychologist who deemed him incapable of controlling his urges to sexually abuse children but it sent him straight back into classrooms This story is available to watch tonight on ABC TV's 730 or on ABC iview a student uprising at Beechworth Primary also failed to have him removed Morris rarely attempted to disguise his criminal behaviour wandering around classrooms with an erection and rubbing his penis on boys in his primary school classes Morris faced unheeded parental complaints as early as his first school appointment in 1966 but would gain positions at eight other schools a criminal court jury disbelieved Morris's victims and acquitted him of child sex abuse charges The Victorian Education Department promptly sent Morris back into the classrooms of a school where he had previously abused numerous boys the next year Morris was charged again and convicted The Victorian government has so far been forced to pay his victims more than $11 million in compensation Contact Russell Jackson at jackson.russell@abc.net.au or if you require more secure communication, please choose an option on the confidential tips page. Englishman Gossage arrived in Australia and received his first Victorian Education Department posting Gossage was a known sexual abuser of the girls he taught from that very first appointment at Bairnsdale West Primary The response of the department's district school inspectors was to simply shuffle Gossage from school to school as the reports came in when a brave young colleague of Gossage's reported him to one such inspector Ikin's response was to offer her a transfer instead because he'd already moved Gossage twice before After abusing students during three further appointments around Victoria Gossage was jailed in 1991 and finally banished from Victorian classrooms the unprecedented admissions of the Victorian Education Department during the inquiry have been distressing to survivors "In the cases that we've looked at there was — there were repeated failures on the part of the Department of Education and its staff to identify the risks that were clearly there to take action to mitigate those risks and to support students who had been offended against," said Dr Howes during cross-examination three things: the lack of documented and required policies and procedures to be followed; a seeming culture that downplayed the significance of those offences; and decisions taken by individual office holders that had very dire consequences "I want to express the deepest regret that what happened at the department by the people who held my equivalent position did not take the actions that we've just canvassed They did not do — they fell a very long way short of doing not only everything that could be done but anything that could be done I'm aware of the damage that that has done I apologise profoundly for that and express my ongoing regret that that was the case." many more survivors of Victorian government school abuse await the opportunity to tell their own stories Reporting: Russell Jackson Development: Thomas Brettell Design: Alex Lim and Alex Palmer Production: Mark Doman 1800 Respect National counselling helpline: 1800 737 732 Bravehearts counselling and support for survivors of child sexual abuse: 1800 272 831 Child Wise Lifeline 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention: 13 11 14 Care Leavers Australia Network: 1800 008 774 PartnerSPEAK peer support for non-offending partners: (03) 9018 7872 Find support services in your state or territory. Tim Courtney was a terrified young boy silenced by the teachers he says abused him at his primary school he became the first public witness in Victoria’s special inquiry investigating historical sexual abuse at 24 government schools Victim-survivor Tim Courtney was the first public witness in Victoria’s inquiry into historical child sexual abuse at 24 schools.Credit: Sherryn Groch about 23 kilometres away from the beachfront suburb where he grew up Courtney recalled how excited he was for his first day of school I think fairly well-behaved,” he told the inquiry He became withdrawn and anxious; he would zone out in class “[but] I was threatened … if I told anyone Ribbons on the fence at Beaumaris Primary School when the board of inquiry was announced in June.Credit: Penny Stephens Only as an adult would he learn that his mother had gone down to Beaumaris Primary at the time to find out why her son’s behaviour had changed The alleged sexual abuse of Victorian school children like Courtney in the 1960s to the 1990s as well as the lack of response from the Education Department at the time is being examined in the long-awaited inquiry into historical child sexual abuse at Beaumaris and other state schools Former premier Daniel Andrews announced the inquiry earlier this year in response to the allegations of historical abuse at Beaumaris Primary brought forward by Courtney and others pledging $4.5 million to run it and support survivors The inquiry was later expanded to 23 other schools where the alleged perpetrators from Beaumaris also worked Courtney told the inquiry how another teacher had abused him in front of Mitchell in a classroom in the 1970s after which Mitchell allegedly began abusing him too Survivors have named other alleged perpetrators to the inquiry with many witnesses already giving private testimony before the public hearings said the inquiry would name perpetrators when it was legally able to do so It had already used its powers to call for documents from the Education Department But some have questioned why the inquiry has not been extended to all government schools which experts say was a setting overlooked during the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse nearly a decade ago in her opening address to the inquiry on Monday.Credit: AAP Speaking after giving his testimony on Monday Courtney said he hoped that by focusing on one cluster of abuse the inquiry could report back quicker with meaningful reform ideas that could inform how other cases are handled and survivors supported But he stressed it was not enough for the government to simply apologise – the failures of the department of the day must be acknowledged too “I hope a lot more will come out now at this inquiry,” he said how perpetrator teachers [seemed to have been] moved around between schools.” opened the hearings by praising the courage and strength of survivors and vowing to create a public record bearing witness to the abuse “We know that for some victim-survivors who come to us this has been the very first time they have felt heard,” Foley said “It can be confronting for the community to be exposed to this kind of trauma but it is even more difficult to live through it.. Ryan spoke of survivors plagued by depression and impacts rippling through whole families Many were dismissed or ignored when they tried to disclose the abuse as children or shame and stigma stopped them from speaking up he said he was gripped by anxiety whenever he picked them up at the school gate His voice shook as he recalled the day his son graduated from primary school and he thanked the school’s head for giving his child a safe place to learn Courtney stressed that victims needed a one-stop-shop where they could get support after disclosing abuse and that avenues for others to report suspected abuse needed to be streamlined into one independent body He said he felt compelled to report his abuse to police as an adult because he feared other children could be at risk and he is sharing his story with the inquiry for the same reason “But I know this is having an impact on those schools today when Beaumaris is probably a great school now,” he said he hoped speaking out would help everyone in the community – perhaps even Courtney himself If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) he became the first public witness in Victoria\\u2019s special inquiry investigating historical sexual abuse at 24 government schools I think fairly well-behaved,\\u201D he told the inquiry \\u201CI tried to send signs,\\u201D he said \\u201C[but] I was threatened \\u2026 if I told anyone Only as an adult would he learn that his mother had gone down to Beaumaris Primary at the time to find out why her son\\u2019s behaviour had changed \\u201CThe abuse continued for years,\\u201D he said Three alleged perpetrators have been named by the inquiry so far: Grahame Harold Steele David Ernest Keith MacGregor and Gary Arthur Mitchell All are former teachers at Beaumaris Primary and other government schools Mitchell has already been of historical child sexual abuse from the 1960s to the early 2000s But he stressed it was not enough for the government to simply apologise \\u2013 the failures of the department of the day must be acknowledged too \\u201CI hope a lot more will come out now at this inquiry,\\u201D he said how perpetrator teachers [seemed to have been] moved around between schools.\\u201D \\u201CWe know that for some victim-survivors who come to us this has been the very first time they have felt heard,\\u201D Foley said \\u201CIt can be confronting for the community to be exposed to this kind of trauma and he thanked the school\\u2019s head for giving his child a safe place to learn \\u201CBut I know this is having an impact on those schools today when Beaumaris is probably a great school now,\\u201D he said he hoped speaking out would help everyone in the community \\u2013 perhaps even Courtney himself you can contact the National Sexual Assault Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service on (1800 737 732) If you have any queries about this error, try emailing feedback@mirror.co.uk and we'll do what we can to help you There’s a certainty to Beaumaris’ built heritage – as retired basketballer Andrew Bogut discovered when plans for his dream home on two adjoining beachfront blocks were kiboshed by the council. He sold them last year for a suburb record of around $11 million to $12 million). Largely built from the 1950s to 1970s, the post-war housing boom cemented it as the home of modernist architecture, which is jealously protected by local conservation groups. As Cooney says, “We don’t have high density development here and as a benefit we’re not getting high rises and parking issues. If you’re raising a family, it’s a very safe place to be.” Beaumaris is home to the Lobster Cave, scene of then-state Opposition Leader Matthew Guy’s ill-fated “lobster with an (alleged) mobster” dinner in 2017. Far less controversial is the Ricketts Point Beachside Cafe, where there’s a chance you’ll see dolphins in the bay while enjoying eggs Benedict or a lunchtime burger. Also kicking culinary goals in the area is True South, where Argentinian fare is the order of the day – okay, it’s technically in Black Rock, but they share a postcode. The beach is the focal point of the `burb and at its heart is the Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron. Fear not if you don’t own your own seagoing vessel: the club runs a calendar of events ranging from fishing days to family-friendly social get-togethers. If you prefer your land legs to your sea legs, tackle the Beaumaris to Mentone coastal beach walk, an easy but pretty two-kilometre jaunt involving clifftop views, native vegetation and the odd cormorant sighting. 3 Baths3 ParkingView listing A pool that wraps around the living area, a sauna, gym and wine tasting room are all part of a showpiece new build that includes plenty of modern bling. A cinema room and separate kids’ retreat give plenty of room to spread out, while the entrance hall is a stunner. The best homes for sale in Victoria right now Foster: Locals call this town ‘Victoria’s Secret’ This suburb has shaken off the shackles of being in Melbourne’s ‘dry zone’ The spotlight of real estate discontent has been shining on this little bayside pocket thanks to the drawn-out saga of former basketball star Andrew Bogut, his plans for an $8 million-plus “forever home” and opposition from the local council and residents. The story began in 2015 when Bogut bought neighbouring Beach Road blocks with plans to build a four-bedroom mansion with a pool, gym, sauna, massage room, roof terrace and half-size basketball court across almost 2400 square metres. Kiboshed by opposition from community groups and Bayside Council, he abandoned his plans and sold the property late last year for a suburb record – believed to be in the vicinity of $11 million to $12 million. Heritage is a lightning rod for grievances in this leafy, hilly suburb with a small jutting headland tucked between Black Rock and Mentone 20 kilometres south-east of the city. In the post-war housing boom it became a crucible for modernist architecture, with names like Robin Boyd and Roy Grounds making their mark here. Much of their work was demolished in past decades, but the growing appreciation of modernism – and the desire to protect it – has created deep divisions between heritage conservationists and home owners worried that heritage overlays will decrease property values. Captivating Mornington Peninsula compound hits the market for $14 million Canterbury: Melbourne’s epicentre of old money Launceston: The Tassie city praised for its food and wine scene Late last year, a heritage plan to officially recognise and protect nearly 100 Bayside homes, many of them in Beaumaris, had some residents up in arms. Not sure which side of the argument to take? A walking tour (openjournal.com.au/beaumaris-modern-a-walking-tour) around some of the best examples of this light-filled and optimistic home style might help make up your mind. 4 Baths3 ParkingView listing Opposite McDonald Park and with the beach a short walk down the street, this modern architectural statement embraces a serene garden outlook from every aspect. Multiple living zones include a great upstairs teen retreat and study, while the informal living room has a hidden fitted bar.