we’re delivering 3 major road projects The 6.5km North East Link tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen will fix the missing link in our city’s freeway network take 15,000 trucks off local roads a day and reduce travel times by up to 35 minutes Upgrades to the Eastern Freeway and M80 Ring Road will include new lanes smart technology and a seamless connection to the North East Link tunnels You need to enable javascript to view latest disruptions Return to the North East Link homepage. Receive regular updates about North East Link. 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 is probably not the page you’re looking for Emergency services have made a bizarre discovery after an early morning fire at a fast food store in Melbourne which sparked a search for a "semi-naked offender" A search for a "semi-naked offender" was launched by Victoria Police on Christmas Day after burnt underwear was found at the scene of a fire in Melbourne.    Emergency services were alerted to a blaze out the front of a Doncaster East fast food store about 3am on Wednesday The fire at the Doncaster Road businesses is believed to have been deliberately lit The sprinklers at the premises were activated but the fire was quickly extinguished after emergency services responded A small burn mark was left behind on the footpath after the fire along with a number of clothing items understood to belong to the offender "It appears that the culprit may have set themselves alight pants and jocks were located at the scene," a Victoria Police statement said Victoria Police quipped that it was hunting "for the only Victorian who may actually want Santa to bring underpants on Christmas Day" police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 We’re connecting Doncaster Park and Ride to Melbourne’s first dedicated busway improving public transport in Melbourne’s east more frequent and more reliable trips to and from the city To get ready for the new busway to open in 2028 we're upgrading Doncaster Park and Ride with: Combined with the new Bulleen Park and Ride these improvements will double the number of car parking spaces for passengers using express bus services along the Eastern Freeway The Eastern Busway is part of a major overhaul of the Eastern Freeway – slashing travel times and easing congestion You can help shape the new-look Doncaster Park and Ride while the Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) is on exhibition from 4 September to 24 September 2024. Visit Engage Victoria upgraded parking and improved services for passengers together with changes to the car park exit and new walking and cycling paths pedestrians and cyclists to use the park and ride A rebuilt Doncaster Road bridge for the Eastern Freeway Upgrades will ease congestion along Doncaster Road and improve access for cars and buses entering the park and ride at the High Street lights A new exit for the car park and traffic lights at Hender Street will provide greater separation between cars and buses Cars won’t drive along the bus platform like they do today new drop and go car parks on Hender Street will keep these trips out of the multi-level car park New paths along Doncaster Road and Hender Street will take pedestrians and cyclists through to the new forecourt Before major construction to upgrade Doncaster Park and Ride gets underway in 2025 You can provide feedback on urban design and landscaping including walking and cycling connections services for passengers and changes to local roads We’ll be using what we hear to finalise the UDLP before submitting it to the Minister for Planning for approval and getting major construction underway The UDLP will be on exhibition from Wednesday 4 September until 5pm Tuesday 24 September 2024. You can view the plan online at Engage Victoria Or visit the Project Information Centre 284 Doncaster Road To make a submission, head to Engage Victoria by 5pm Tuesday 24 September 2024 If you need help accessing the UDLP, or to make a submission, please contact us on 1800 105 105 or at contact@bigbuild.vic.gov.au To ensure locals can continue to access buses during construction of the new Doncaster Park and Ride from early 2025 the new Bulleen Park and Ride was built 4 years early secure bicycle parking and improved walking and cycling connections to Koonung Creek Trail locals will remain connected to bus services during works New and upgraded bus stops on Doncaster Road near the existing park and ride will be built so nearby residents can continue to catch buses throughout construction of the new Doncaster Park and Ride To stay up to date, sign up for e-updates Work to overhaul the Eastern Freeway between Burke Road to Tram Road is underway We're upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes Melbourne's first express busway and a seamless connection to the North East Link We’ve been working day and night on the freeway and surrounding roads to set up worksites in the centre median Koonung Creek Reserve and in the reserve near Leonis Avenue We’re now preparing for major construction between Bulleen and Doncaster roads by setting up work sites on both sides of the freeway We'll work within the Koonung Creek Reserve and the Koonung Creek Linear Park in Balwyn North and Doncaster to create space to widen the freeway including building the new express lanes and the Eastern Busway we'll divert the Koonung Creek Trail and install fencing around our work areas so we can safely remove trees and vegetation excavate and place large amounts of soil and build retaining walls to create the foundations of the new freeway lanes We’ll build a new shared use bridge near Estelle Street to improve walking and cycling connections to Koonung Creek Reserve We'll provide more information about this in future updates To stay up to date on the Eastern Freeway Upgrades, sign up to our e-newsletter at bigbuild.vic.gov.au/roads-subscribe We’ll continue rolling out safety barriers along the freeway between Bulleen and Tram roads to set up work areas to support major upgrades There’ll be nightly lane closures and intermittent ramp closures throughout our works In June 2024 we’ll divert the Koonung Creek Trail in the Koonung Creek Linear Park between Kampman Street and the Estelle Street bridge Cyclists are encouraged to use the Koonung Creek Trail on the southern side of the Eastern Freeway in Koonung Creek Reserve There will be no local access to the trail between the Estelle Street Bridge and High Street This diversion will be in place until late 2025 there will be further changes to the Koonung Creek Trail east of Doncaster Road on both sides of the freeway We’ll install 2.4m high noise reduction timber fencing around our work areas so we can remove existing noise walls and continue to remove some trees within the Koonung Creek Linear Park This will allow us to begin works in the coming months to relocate a sewer main from under the freeway into the park between Estelle Street and Park Avenue and east of Doncaster Road near Hender and Stanton streets we’ll place barriers on the Doncaster Road outbound exit ramp to create a work area so we can relocate utilities and build a temporary freeway exit ramp we’ll close the dedicated High Street exit lane on the freeway ramp Access to High Street will be maintained from Doncaster Road Work to divert the Koonung Creek Trail and install fencing around our work sites in Koonung Creek Reserve is now underway between Mountain View Road and Doncaster Road We’ve started building a temporary Bulleen Road diversion to create space needed to realign Bulleen Road and build the new connection to the North East Link tunnels we'll need to close a small section of Bulleen Road from Friday 24 to Monday 27 May we'll move traffic onto the temporary alignment (see figure 1 in the map below) which will remain in place until late 2025 we'll start works to widen the Bulleen Road bridge from seven to ten lanes We'll also realign the Bulleen Road entry and exit ramps for the Eastern Freeway as part of an upgraded Bulleen interchange and new walking and cycling underpasses we'll close lanes overnight on Bulleen Road and the Eastern Freeway We'll also close the footpath on the east side of the bridge reconfigure lanes and place traffic barriers We'll then start piling works to build the foundations of the new Bulleen Road bridge within the freeway centre median to add more lanes Construction of the future Manningham Interchange for North East Link is underway with traffic changes in place further north along Bulleen Road One-way traffic on Manningham Road and Bridge Street will be in place for around 2 years This will help create the space needed to build the tunnel entry and exit ramps we’re working on the foundations of the Yarra Link green bridge on either side of Bulleen Road we need to remove a significant number of trees and vegetation within the Koonung Creek Reserve We've identified reuse opportunities for all removed trees including reuse on the project and donation to community groups for sustainable projects More than 10,000 new trees will be planted within the reserve as part of the revegetation plan We’ve also completed extensive field surveys to help identify fauna that need to be rehomed From late May we'll begin installing fencing around the wetlands near Valda Avenue before we clear trees and vegetation to set up a major worksite this area will feature a new Heyington Avenue bridge and a reconfigured 43,700m3 wetland precinct including an improved Koonung Creek to better manage waterflow and aquatic health we're placing a photographic design on the timber fencing along the resident facing boundaries of the worksites in Koonung Creek Reserve This will help blend the fencing in with the natural environment local residents were invited to vote on their preferred design There were three options of native gums to choose from with Option A We'll start installing this design in the coming months Monday to Friday during the day from 7am to 6pm and at night from 7pm to 6am the Community Engagement team visited cafes in Balwyn North offering locals a coffee and an opportunity to chat about the project We spoke to over 200 people about how we'll manage construction impacts and upcoming works there will be more opportunities for locals to meet with us Find out more information about our next community events in your area, visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au/community/community-events There are many ways you can keep in touch and learn more about works in your area Our community engagement team will be speaking to local residents about these works and how we can support you during construction You can also contact us on 1800 105 105 to speak to a member of the project team or to make an appointment to see us If you would like to receive SMS or email updates visit: bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/roads/email-and-sms-updates We're upgrading Doncaster Park and Ride and connecting it to Melbourne's first dedicated busway to reduce travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east and to stop cars driving through the bus platform area like they do today we're making some changes to how cars and buses will use Doncaster Park and Ride These changes will also help ease congestion at the High Street and Doncaster Road lights and keep park and ride traffic off local streets To stay up to date on the Doncaster Park and Ride, sign up to our e-newsletter. A car park exit and Drop and Go zone on Hender Street New traffic lights on Doncaster Road and one-way access at the corner of Finlayson Street will keep park and ride traffic off local streets nearby Cars exiting the car park or using the Drop and Go zone will use the new lights at Doncaster Road Cars won't be able to use Finlayson Street to enter the Drop and Go zone or exit the car park The new one-way access at the corner of Finlayson Street will require some residents to change how they get to Doncaster Road For residents who will need to change how they get to Doncaster Road the extra travel distance is expected to add up to 80 seconds to an average car trip A reference design for the upgraded park and ride was first exhibited in 2019 with an Environment Effects Statement These new road arrangements are part of an Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the upgraded Doncaster Park and Ride You can provide feedback while the plan is on exhibition from Wednesday 4 September until 5pm Tuesday 24 September 2024 To find out more, or to make a submission, head to Engage Victoria We’re upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east We’ll also be building new and upgraded walking and cycling paths revitalising wetlands and waterways and planting new trees and plants The upgrades will also deliver a better noise standard for the Eastern Freeway The Eastern Freeway Upgrades will be delivered in 3 stages with major works from Burke Road to Tram Road starting in 2024 Before we get major construction for this first stage underway we’re exhibiting an Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) to ask the local community what they think of the look and feel of what’s planned for their local area UDLPs for the remaining stages of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades will be on exhibition from 2024 the Eastern Freeway Upgrades will connect seamlessly with the new 6.5km North East Link Tunnels – linking Melbourne’s east with the Ring Road slashing travel times by 35 minutes and taking 15,000 trucks off local roads a day the UDLP includes extensive reinstatement to rebuild and reimagine parklands wetlands and waterways and return improved open spaces where it is needed to support construction.  We’ve also reduced the width of the freeway at Valda Wetlands and will be building additional walking and cycling connections To view the Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) in detail, visit Engage Victoria Download the fact sheet to view the maps in this fact sheet in detail Download the fact sheet New noise walls will provide noise protection for the reserve and nearby residents architecturally designed bridge will improve walking and cycling connections to Koonung Creek Reserve the new bridge will be built and open before the existing bridge is removed Extensive reinstatement works will increase the number of trees and plants and improve the health of the Koonung Creek wetlands Doncaster Road bridge will be rebuilt to improve trips for cars The bridge will be widened for extra turning space and improved walking and cycling paths The existing Koonung Creek Trail underpass at Doncaster Road linking Koonung Creek Reserve to Valda Wetlands will be upgraded for a wider New busway lanes will pass underneath Doncaster Road skipping the traffic lights and taking passengers straight through to the future upgraded Doncaster Park & Ride A new Koonung Creek Trail underpass to take bike riders and pedestrians to Doncaster Park & Ride and express bus services will also be built expanded and joined with a rebuilt Koonung Creek The 43,700m² wetland precinct will be reimagined as a living waterway with indigenous trees and plants interpretive signs and new and upgraded pedestrian paths A new bridge will improve walking and cycling connections to the Valda Wetlands we’ve improved the bridge design for a shorter New noise walls will give the sports fields and nearby residents traffic noise protection Designs for the upgraded Doncaster Park & Ride will be exhibited in a dedicated UDLP next year The Eastern Freeway Upgrades will connect to the new 6.5km North East Link Tunnels from Bulleen to Watsonia and a completed Ring Road in Greensborough Designs for the Eastern Freeway/North East Link Tunnels interchange including improvements to Koonung Creek Reserve in Balwyn North were exhibited in May 2022 in the North East Link Tunnels UDLP The UDLP was updated in response to community feedback and work to build the North East Link Tunnels has started Work to start building the interchange with the Eastern Freeway will begin in early 2024 We’ve made some further updates to walking and cycling paths in the interchange area including to align with Boroondara Council’s Koonung Creek Reserve Master Plan The updates are included in the UDLP on exhibition for comment now The Eastern Freeway Upgrades will deliver a new 63 decibel noise standard along the Eastern Freeway The 63 decibel noise standard is consistent with the highest level of traffic noise protection in Victoria In response to community feedback we’re also introducing a new quieter 58 decibel standard to provide residents with even greater protection from traffic noise at night – a first for a road project in Victoria we’ll be keeping or upgrading existing noise walls to reduce construction disruption for residents they will be between 3m and 10m tall and designed to protect privacy while allowing natural light Colours for new noise walls are drawn from the local environment using a natural palette including earthy soil and rock Materials include a mix of textured concrete recycled plastic and semi-transparent acrylic where natural light is needed We’ve been working closely with Boroondara Council to prepare a master plan for Koonung Creek Reserve strategic vision for the future of the whole of Koonung Creek Reserve in Balwyn North As we reinstate the areas of the reserve needed to build the Eastern Freeway Upgrades we’ll deliver key parts of the master plan This includes the walking and cycling paths You can see some of these elements in the UDLP on exhibition now While we’re refining the design through the Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) you’ll see us out and about getting ready for major works to begin in early 2024 You’ll also see us getting ready to begin major works for the Eastern Freeway/North East Link Tunnels interchange To stay up to date on works in your area, sign up for e-updates The Eastern Freeway Upgrades will be delivered in stages and timed to open around the same time as the North East Link Tunnels from Bulleen to Watsonia and the Ring Road Completion from Watsonia to Greensborough Download the fact sheet to view the North East Link construction timeline noise walls and walking and cycling bridges trees will need to be removed where we’re working including extensive planting to reinstate Koonung Creek Reserve and Valda Wetlands and to filter views of noise walls We’ve also started planting trees early in local places nearby including parks The UDLP for the Eastern Freeway Upgrades from Burke Road to Tram Road is on exhibition now The UDLP has maps and drawings of the project design and an explanation of how it meets strict requirements in place for North East Link Making a submission is your opportunity to have a say on local design elements for your area including reinstated parklands and wetlands new and upgraded walking and cycling paths and bridges We'll be using what we hear to finalise the UDLP before submitting it to the Minister for Planning for approval and getting major construction underway You can find out more about the UDLP and see a copy online from Monday 9 October to 5pm, Sunday 29 October 2023 at Engage Victoria You can also visit an information display and talk with our team or see the UDLP at local libraries throughout the exhibition period To find a UDLP display location near you visit Engage Victoria Visit Engage Victoria Make your submission online at Engage Victoria by 5pm If you need help accessing the UDLP, or to make a submission, please contact us on 1800 105 105 or at community@northeastlink.vic.gov.au Please contact us if you would like this information in an accessible format. 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(Supplied: Victoria Police) CCTV footage showed two people approaching a fast food outlet with a jerry can of flammable liquid and attempting to set the shop alight former North Cairns Tigers coach Jason ‘Jack’ Love selling apartmentAlesha Capone Former VFL and AFL player Jason “Jack” Love is selling his investment property at 212/1042 Doncaster Rd Former North Melbourne and Sydney Swans forward Jason “Jack” Love is hoping his Doncaster East apartment fields plenty of interest ahead of its auction next week The two-bedroom property at 212/1042 Doncaster Rd has been listed with a $490,000-$530,000 price range The Swans’ leading goalscorer with 52 goals in 1991 Love went on to coach the North Cairns Tigers in the semi-professional AFL Cairns league RELATED: Former Essendon captain Brendon Goddard sells Brighton East home Doncaster East: Resort-like home with large tennis court and luxe home cinema for sale Grafico founder Damian Corney selling Doncaster house featuring car racing tribute Love was famously suspended for eight years by the AFL Cairns tribunal following a 2004 grand final brawl involving players 22 Tigers’ players were also suspended for a combined total of about 400 matches The club stalwart was credited with helping to recruit ex-Essendon players Tom Bellchambers and Michael Hibberd to the Colts The kitchen features stone bench tops and stainless-steel appliances Former Melbourne and Essendon player Michael Hibberd receives his Port Melbourne Colts jumper from club legend and number one ticket holder Jack Love in 2024 OBrien Real Estate senior property consultant and corporate auctioneer John Rombotis described Love’s two-bedroom property at 212/1042 Doncaster Rd as “a cracker apartment” He said Love’s brother had lived there for about a decade but was now moving “It has city views and also across to Dandenong The balcony offers a secluded place to sit on a sunny day The home is close to the Devon Plaza shops Eastern Freeway and Westfield Doncaster shopping and entertainment complex The kitchen is fitted with stone-topped benches and stainless-steel appliances while there’s two-way access to the main bedroom with a built-in wardrobe Other conveniences include a European laundry and split system airconditioning plus a basement car space and storage cage Mr Rombotis said the property had recently been repainted and had new floorboards and carpets installed The bathroom includes a bathtub and separate shower Jack Love at his former Queensland home when he coached the North Cairns Tigers It’s close to the Tunstall Square shopping centre The home will be auctioned at 11am on June 22 Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. 20244 min readThe Eastern Football Netball League Eastland Team of the Year squads have been selected for season 2024 with the final teams to be announced via social media tonight at the Chandler Medal Lauren Van Der Westhauizen (Croydon North MLOC) Match Footage EFNL Board Staff Junior Committee Senior Clubs Junior Clubs Safeguarding Children & Young People Annual Reports (VIEW MAP) Email: enquiries@efnl.org.au Terms of Service  |  Privacy Policy  Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A sweltering Melbourne Saturday did little to stop six buyers from spending more than an hour standing in the sun to bid on a Doncaster East home The property at 8 Saturn Terrace had been held for 20 years by the vendors who built the current four-bedroom house on the land eight years ago The sale price was $325,500 more than the reserve price of $2.6 million The price guide for the four-bedroom house was $2,275,000 to $2.5 million The Doncaster East sale was one of 423 auctions scheduled across Melbourne for the first Saturday in February which traditionally marks the start of the auction season for the new calendar year Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 65.9 per cent from 328 reported results Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate The auction for the property was brought forward by two weekends because of strong demand early in the campaign Barry Plant Manningham selling agent Todd Lucas said Bidding started at $2.2 million and was raised in $100,000 increments to $2.5 million and $500 bids were accepted towards the end of the marathon auction Lucas said the property attracted young families because of its location in a court and zoning for Doncaster East Secondary School The Doncaster East home had a quiet location and a popular school zone The final $180,000 stretch was a head-to-head fight between two young families An up-sizing young local family were the successful buyers a four-bedroom house sold after auction for $1,577,500 The home at 25 Laurison Road was listed with a guide of $1.45 million to $1.62 million Jellis Craig Eltham selling agent Tom Kurtschenko would not reveal the reserve price but said that the final sale price met the expectations of the vendors “It got to the number we wanted to achieve Only one buyer participated in the auction before post-auction negotiations led to a sale The buyer made the only bid at $1.55 million while all other interested parties remained silent Kurtschenko said another registered buyer who was keen on the property didn’t bid The lone bidder paid $27,500 more than they bid at auction for the home The 882-square-metre property had multiple living areas a family room large enough to fit a billiards table and a pool at its rear Kurtschenko said that the property market in Eltham had a positive start to the new year “There are buyers there if you price fairly,” he said a single-storey family home sold for $211,000 more than its reserve price at auction A young family beat five other bidders and paid $1.41 million for the house Bidding for 2 Harlaw Court opened at $1 million but Buxton Wheelers Hill director Bruce Liu said that buyers were shy Bidding increments ranged from $20,000 to $5,000 Liu said that the buyers had all been young families and the vendors were pleased with the result The vendors had plans to downsize in the local area Liu said that the Wheelers Hill property market had remained strong in the new year “It is a positive result for the local market,” he said “We continue the trend of always having buyers around particularly in the last couple of years.” AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said Saturday’s preliminary clearance rate of 65.9 per cent was a positive sign for the Melbourne property market This weekend was the first weekend of auctions since last year Melbourne’s auction clearance rate in December last year had dropped below 60 per cent “You have to treat these numbers cautiously but it’s a good start to the year,” he said “It’s well up on where it was at the end of last year.” “The results may reflect all the talks about interest rate cuts We’ve seen that gathering pace with the low inflation numbers “It’s almost certain the Reserve Bank is not going to raise interest rates again so I suspect that’s what’s helping to buoy the figures,” Oliver said The property at had been held for 20 years by the vendors \\u201CIt got to the number we wanted to achieve but it didn\\u2019t blow out,\\u201D Kurtschenko said Kurtschenko said another registered buyer who was keen on the property didn\\u2019t bid \\u201CThere are buyers there if you price fairly,\\u201D he said \\u201CIt is a positive result for the local market,\\u201D he said \\u201CWe continue the trend of always having buyers around particularly in the last couple of years.\\u201D AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said Saturday\\u2019s preliminary clearance rate of 65.9 per cent was a positive sign for the Melbourne property market Melbourne\\u2019s auction clearance rate in December last year had dropped below 60 per cent \\u201CYou have to treat these numbers cautiously but it\\u2019s a good start to the year,\\u201D he said \\u201CIt\\u2019s well up on where it was at the end of last year.\\u201D \\u201CThe results may reflect all the talks about interest rate cuts We\\u2019ve seen that gathering pace with the low inflation numbers \\u201CIt\\u2019s almost certain the Reserve Bank is not going to raise interest rates again so I suspect that\\u2019s what\\u2019s helping to buoy the figures,\\u201D Oliver said Three men from across the Outer East have been charged after drugs and guns were located at various properties with assistance from Echo taskforce and Knox detectives conducted simultaneous search warrants on Monday 5 August in Kilsyth a 23-year-old man was arrested at a property located on Janette Maree Court in Kilsyth He has been charged with driving related offences and has been bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 4 October Police also executed a search warrant on Rosemary Avenue in Croydon Hills and allegedly located two sawn off shotguns and significant quantities of ammunition A 27-year-old Croydon Hills man was arrested at Doncaster East and has been charged with firearm related offences He has been remanded to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 9 August officers allegedly located a large quantity of cocaine prescription medication and a large amount of cash A 21-year-old Lysterfield man was arrested at the scene and has been charged with drugs and proceeds related offences He has been remanded to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 4 October Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Two men were allegedly spotted outside a fast food outlet in Doncaster East Footage showed one man light a flammable liquid outside the Doncaster Road shop before flames exploded up his leg The man took off running down Doncaster Road as the fire engulfed his bottom half The alleged arsonist stripped off his pants but struggled to remove them completely as the second man followed behind Police are seeking two alleged arsonists spotted on Doncaster Road on Christmas morning Picture suppliedThe pair ran to a white Toyota Tarago and were last seen headed east on Doncaster Road Investigators believe the car was driven by a third offender Police are appealing for public information to help identify the alleged arsonists Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au With Doncaster East still trying to make their presence felt in Premier Division the Lions took a big step in the right direction in 2022 By recapturing near on their 2019 Grand Final winning form in the 1st Division Although South Croydon were to blame for their early semi-final exit some key learnings were able to be grasped from the experience to hold them in good stead as they push for a deeper September run this season Senior Coach Ryan James will look to set his sights on signs of gradual improvement as the season progresses beginning with a clear focus on nailing the pre-season objectives as a starting point a longer break in between the season end and coming back after Christmas,” James said “We’re probably a week or two behind others James was full of hope in confirming this years list carries more weight from an ability point of view especially taking into account the two notable absentees returning from their respective injury battles “We definitely feel like we have a stronger list this time around compared to last year obviously we are without Sam Rowe and Zac Clarke.” “But we feel like we have brought in 7-8 players that can play a really good level of senior footy this year…so we feel like our depth is better which poses for more questions to be answered at the selection table.” With the coaching staff tasked with the headache inducing role of mulling over a healthy list a sense of promise can be attached to reaching their lofty standards and the goals James wishes to kick heading into the new year “I think in this competition you have to finish top 2 to give yourself the best chance and we’re not a footy club that shy’s away from that.” “I feel like if we can improve a little bit and perhaps just get a better run with injury” Matching motors with some of the other heavyweights in the competition James acknowledged was a pleasing aspect of 2022 with Park Orchards and Vermont the only two boxes the Lions weren’t able to tick in the win category “I think that’s definitely one thing we gained in our first full proper year in Premier Division competing and beating some of the other bigger teams.” “So the club and the players as a whole have faith but lack of belief isn’t an issue with this group.” James also commented on the off-field setup hinting at the fact it is important to maintain a steady core group in the coaching department with the exception of one changing face largely heading up the developmental side of things “He’ll look after our development and help out with the seniors also.” By bolstering their coaching ranks with a more hands on deck approach the Lions will be more properly equipped with the capacity to tackle specific problem areas With Soldatos now at the disposal of Doncaster East he’ll be able to nurture the growth of the youth brigade working their way up through the ranks and create an environment to foster learning The Lions head into the year quietly confident after the aforementioned finals win under their belt last season but with a strong understanding they’ll need to dig deep in search of improvement “We just need to get a little bit better through consistency The ad-free 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Click here to get back to where you came from A number of Melbourne suburbs have shown signs of heightened activity, bucking the current trend of the city’s softened property market landscape Melbourne has traditionally followed Sydney’s property movements but the city’s housing and unit market has lagged with most other capitals recording stronger price growth According to the latest Domain House Price Report Sydney’s median house price gained $162,302 in the past year Adelaide’s median rose by $122,970 and Perth’s by $110,584 Melbourne recorded a much smaller gain of just $7578 over the same 12 month period – the weakest price growth of all capital city markets But there are some suburbs recording green shoots of activity says Melbourne real estate agent Chris Inglis of Ray White Altona The campaign attracted 23 groups in the first open home Australia’s housing market: Latest property trends The unusual tactic this first-home buyer took to get $20k off the asking price Why Melbourne’s property market is lagging behind other capital cities “Melbourne’s overall market has softened,” he says adding that the city has always been a bit of a tough market “but you just have to be a bit more creative and clever with your marketing strategies” “But there are suburbs that are seeing big prices like Seaholme and Altona Meadows,” he adds and then to get $100,000 above that reserve is great “The new buyers were a young couple who wanted to be closer to the water and wanted this type of lifestyle.” According to the Domain House Price Report Melbourne’s strongest regions included Banyule where median house prices climbed 9.5 per cent in the past year to $1.04 million Pan Zhang of Biggin & Scott Manningham says a number of sellers have been offloading their properties amid high holding costs and elevated interest rates “It’s mostly investors selling and not many investors who are buying,” Zhang says “But there are a lot of families who are out and about in the market.” Zhang recently sold the three-bedroom townhouse at 4/17 Dehnert Street, Doncaster East for $1.235 million, which was $250,000 above reserve. “It used to be a stronger performing area but it dropped off. It’s only now that we’re feeling that activity pick up again.” The region of Manningham-West, in which Doncaster East is located, posted annual growth of 3.5 per cent in the last year to $1.48 million, theDomain data shows. 2 Baths3 ParkingView listing Buyer’s agent Mal James says Melbourne has become “an excellent buyers market”, especially for upsizers. “The market has been falling since Melbourne Cup Day in 2021, except a few months last year,” he says. “But since then,  a lot of properties have come on the market and not that many buyers. “In the $2 million market, I would say the Boroondara area has been particularly strong, while Stonnington hasn’t been as strong.” Buyers have been cautious but are in a good position to make choices, James adds. “They’re very circumspect,” he says. “They don’t feel the need to rush into anything because there’s plenty of stock out there so they’re not acting out of force. Consequently, you’re not seeing prices rising, but this is prime time for buyers to be out and about in Melbourne.” 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 Police will ramp up patrols of suburban streets in Melbourne’s east after two men were woken by gunshots being fired at their front door on Saturday morning The men were asleep when two shots were fired at their home on Dianne Street Shots were fired at the Doncaster East home about 5am on Saturday.Credit: Google Police believe the gunman drove to the home and fired two shots from a shotgun before driving off Two shotgun cartridges were later found on the footpath Witnesses told officers they heard the voice of a man around the time of the shooting Detective Senior Sergeant Rohan Courtis said there was no evidence to suggest the attack was gang or drug-related but investigators would explore “all avenues and connections” between the shooter and the address We’ll be working through that as the days go on and will establish that in due course,” he said “There are no injuries to any occupant at this stage but it’s obviously very disturbing for the occupants and the residents in the surrounding areas here.” Courtis said the occupants of the home were not known to police He said they were cooperating with the investigation and would provide formal statements to the police “They were just going about their normal lives and they’ve been disturbed by two gunshots discharged into the front of the premises,” he said “We just ask that they check their CCTV to help us with any vehicles that arrived so any vehicle coming into the street would be of interest to us.” The suburban cul-de-sac is only accessible by car from Maggs Street Courtis described the incident as disturbing for people in the area and said police would carry out extra patrols to provide some reassurance for residents The shooting comes a little over a month after a father was allegedly shot at as he walked outside to check why his home had lost power about 9.20pm on December 21 The victim’s wife Masha told Nine News she was inside her Interlaken Parade home in Rosanna Her husband went outside to turn the supply back on when he was confronted by the gunman who allegedly fired two shots at him with a small handgun before running off Security camera footage shows a man dressed in high-vis clothing walking up to the meter box and turning the power off before waiting on the other side of the road for the occupants of the house to walk outside “My husband went outside and I could hear him yelling “My husband was scared and worried for me because I was pregnant I was confused and we are scared they are going to come again.” Anyone who witnessed either incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online Police will ramp up patrols of suburban streets in Melbourne\\u2019s east after two men were woken by gunshots being fired at their front door on Saturday morning but investigators would explore \\u201Call avenues and connections\\u201D between the shooter and the address \\u201CPolice are still making their inquiries We\\u2019ll be working through that as the days go on and will establish that in due course,\\u201D he said \\u201CThere are no injuries to any occupant at this stage but it\\u2019s obviously very disturbing for the occupants and the residents in the surrounding areas here.\\u201D \\u201CThey were just going about their normal lives and they\\u2019ve been disturbed by two gunshots discharged into the front of the premises,\\u201D he said \\u201CWe just ask that they check their CCTV to help us with any vehicles that arrived so any vehicle coming into the street would be of interest to us.\\u201D The victim\\u2019s wife Masha told Nine News she was inside her Interlaken Parade home in Rosanna \\u201CMy husband went outside and I could hear him yelling \\u201CMy husband was scared and worried for me because I was pregnant I was confused and we are scared they are going to come again.\\u201D Anyone who witnessed either incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit a hospitality entrepreneur and Honorary Lebanese Consul General to Tasmania A “grand” mansion owned by hospitality entrepreneur and Honorary Lebanese Consul General to Tasmania has set a new Doncaster East $4.05m house price record And the new owners purchased the five-bedroom house with a pool and tennis court at 3 Dalkeith Court just a day after inspecting it The sale is Doncaster East’s first above $4m and came in at $60,000 more than the suburb’s previous $3.99m record, set by 61 Saxonwood Drive in May RELATED: PropTrack: Melbourne median house values increase in 84 per cent of suburbs Melbourne auctions: Luxe Doncaster East home flies $178k over reserve Doncaster 1970s classic listed for sale in need of a loving touch A young Mr Zouky and his family fled war-torn Lebanon for Australia in the 1980s After working in a cafeteria while studying law at university Mr Zouky joined forces with his brothers to open a cafe at the Alfred Hospital Its success led to them establishing the Zouki Group which now operates more than 200 cafes and retail outlets in other hospitals and healthcare hubs Mr Zouky has received an Order of Australia Medal for his service to business and multicultural communities and in 2018 was appointed as Honorary Lebanese Consul General to Tasmania for his dedication to the community The heated pool offers options for entertaining and family fun Faddy Zouky received an OAM for services to business and multicultural communities The Doncaster East house sold by Mr Zouky last month has a home theatre a sweeping staircase and main bedroom suite with balconies Barry Plant’s Nathan Papadopoulos said the property was initially scheduled to be auctioned on June 18 A curving staircase sweeps down into the living and dining space The kitchen has granite surfaces and high-end appliances a buyer with two children expressed interest not long after the auction “The buyer inspected on a Tuesday and purchased on Wednesday,” Mr Papadopoulos said but he liked tennis court and Doncaster East location.” Mr Papadopoulos described the mansion as “grand” but in need of some work “It’s an original home that needed a full renovation but the original standard was spectacular,” he added Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Melbourne suburbs where you can get a home for similar prices to a decade ago Lilydale: Porter Davis director lists luxe Lilydale house as liquidators’ investigation continues Richmond: Eclectic 133-year-old home has secret basement cellar, art studio Belle Property today announced the opening of its new Melbourne office in Doncaster East under the leadership of local real estate professional Tey Ashjaee “Melbourne’s east has exciting growth potential and expanding our network of Melbourne offices into Doncaster East is in safe hands with Tey Ashjaee who has lived in the Manningham area for the last 35 years “Tey’s ability to connect with people and his honest approach to real estate makes him a great fit for the Belle Property brand and we believe he will achieve positive outcomes for vendors and buyers alike Tey’s ability to market himself in a very competitive marketplace and put campaigns together to suit individual client needs makes him a strong addition to our network.” Tey Ashjaee was drawn to Belle Property due to its high-quality customer service and tech-savvy approach “Working with a brand that reflects my own values is important for the next step in my real estate career and Belle’s ethos aligns with my approach and direction passionate and look forward to leading the team as we welcome Belle Property to Manningham” “Belle Property’s unique brand offerings also play a key role in its success and I am excited to be able to present Belle magazine to potential buyers and sellers as a point of difference in the marketplace as well as our partnership with lifestyle publication Sitchu which enables our property listings to reach a wide national buyer audience.” Tey is confident that Belle Property’s premium brand will be well-received locally “Belle Property is a standout in our local area especially in the Manningham area where I grew up I have a strong sense of community having attended school locally at Marcellin College and am now a father raising a family in the area I know that clients in our area will be keen to experience the ‘Belle Property difference’ to help them achieve premium results We will be giving clients a wonderful experience from start to finish and look forward to building many relationships “I like to use social media to my advantage; I love to network and I look forward to building a strong team in Manningham with the support of my wife Michelle and some incredible property experts who will be working alongside me.” Servicing the suburbs of Bulleen Doncaster East, Templestowe and Lower Templestowe Belle Property Doncaster East is located at Suite 5/857 Doncaster Road Contact Tey Ashjaee on 0400 008 880 to connect and to get more information News Sitemap were confronted by a trio of thugs on Wednesday night allegedly pretending to be police officers in a terrifying home invasion A man has been arrested after he allegedly pretended to be a police officer with two other men to break into a home in Melbourne's east The three men arrived at the property on Red Hill Terrace in Doncaster East just before 8pm on Wednesday and allegedly claimed to be Victoria Police officers the trio ordered the family of three to sit on a couch and remain still The perpetrators allegedly proceeded to ransack the home rummaging through cabinets and drawers and pilfering various belongings of the occupants leading to one victim being assaulted and an alleged perpetrator sustaining injuries The remaining two assailants promptly fled the scene The police responded promptly and upon arrival arrested the injured offender “A 37-year-old Coolaroo man was taken to hospital and is currently under police guard,” A Victoria Police spokesperson said in a statement “One victim sustained minor injuries “An investigation remains ongoing to identify two remaining offenders.” Victoria Police said the victims of the home invasion were a 39-year-old Doncaster East woman a 35-year-old Doncaster East man and a five-year-old boy Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au A neighbour of the house where two people suffered fatal injuries and 17 others were hurt in a balcony collapse on Saturday night has described the sound of the incident as "biblical" Andrew Stone was inside his home in Doncaster East about 9.30 when he heard the crash "I ignore a lot of noises that you hear in the neighbourhood and the sound of that balcony crashing got me right up and out of the chair," Mr Stone said I thought maybe a fight or something had broken out it was maybe five seconds long but it felt like forever." Party hosts Eve and Chris Nunn.Credit: Facebook had been hosting a Christmas party for team members at their rented home in Balinga Court when the timber balcony collapsed Ms Nunn is believed to have been among the injured A photo from the couple's 2016 Christmas party could be seen on Ms Nunn's Facebook page with almost 30 people posing on what appears to be the same balcony The Age has chosen not to publish the photo More than 30 people were believed to have been standing on the balcony on Saturday night when the flooring gave way Emergency crews on the scene of the balcony collapse on Saturday night.Credit: ABC overnight cameraman but there was a gaping hole in the flooring where the boards collapsed beneath the feet of party guests The back of the property where the balcony collapsed in Balinga Court Paramedics described the scene as "chaotic" Furniture including a barbecue and a fridge were on the balcony when it collapsed Neighbour Andrew Stone.Credit: Paul Jeffers Ambulance Victoria activated its major emergency response plan using more than a dozen ambulances to move the injured to several hospitals A 59-year-old Croydon woman died at the scene A 37-year-old Reservoir woman was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital A real estate shot of the balcony that collapsed at 8 Balinga Court On Monday morning two patients remained in hospital About 30 people are believed to have been standing on the balcony when it collapsed.Credit: Neelima Choahan Metropolitan Fire Brigade spokeswoman Belle Nolan said Flowers were laid outside the home on Sunday.Credit: Joe Hinchcliffe "The sound of it was nothing like I had heard before and Police investigate the collapse.Credit: Paul Jeffers Mr Stone said he went outside and saw other neighbours there some coming to people's aid with blankets and chairs "That's when I heard someone really hysterical on the street dialling triple zero," he said Damaged Items at the house.Credit: Paul Jeffers One of the police officers told him the partygoers had been on the balcony to take a group photo "Really devastating," Mr Stone said A building inspector attends the scene.Credit: Paul Jeffers "[The residents] are a lovely couple .. They obviously hold Tupperware parties fairly often "It's not something you think about: the balcony That sort of thing doesn't happen in Doncaster East." Cars are parked at the house.Credit: Paul Jeffers Another neighbour said a "very nice" couple lived in the house with their daughter The large brick veneer house is at least 20 years old and is rented Flowers were laid outside the home on Sunday and shocked residents said they were coming to terms with the tragedy bringing them towels and blankets and inviting them into their homes to clean up said one woman and a man with a limp came into her home directly next to the scene of the accident it seemed her breath was not like normal from shock," Dima who requested her surname not be published who had a bandage on her arm and was "in a bad state" described the events which led to the accident "They were having a Christmas party and when they went to take a photo on the balcony it just fell," she said."They had a fridge on the balcony and when the balcony fell so did the fridge .. the alcohol that had fallen with the fridge "Some people were beneath the balcony .. she said people were struggling to come out." One of the property's owners said on Sunday afternoon that the house had been in good condition when his family lived there between 2010 and 2014 "We didn't notice anything damaged or any cracks." said he had lived in the Balinga Court property with his wife and two children The home was listed for sale last year but did not sell and was rented out to the current tenants The man said the balcony was in good condition "It's not very big," he said "I was just wondering how you squeeze 30 people on the balcony The man said he heard about the accident on Sunday morning when the property agent called "I was very sorry to hear it," he said "It's just one week away from Christmas." Christmas lights were still blinking at the entrance of the house Giant blow-up Santas decorated the lawns and a few deflated Santas lay on the garden beds Two Tupperware company cars were in the driveway president of Tupperware and Nutrimetics Australia and New Zealand said the accident involved members of the Nunns' team "We want to express our deepest condolences to the families who have lost a loved one," she said "Our thoughts and prayers are with them and with the others affected and their families We continue to offer our support and comfort as we learn more details of the accident." Police and the State Coroner remained at the scene on Sunday afternoon State Health Commander Paul Holman said the incident was tragic for those involved "Our thoughts are with them and their loved ones at this time," he said Premier Daniel Andrews said he had spoken to officials from his department and there would be a "proper investigation" into the incident "Our hearts go out to the families of those two people who have lost their lives," he said A neighbour of the house where two people suffered fatal injuries and 17 others were hurt in a balcony collapse on Saturday night has described the sound of the incident as \\\"biblical\\\" \\\"I ignore a lot of noises that you hear in the neighbourhood and the sound of that balcony crashing got me right up and out of the chair,\\\" Mr Stone said it was maybe five seconds long but it felt like forever.\\\" A photo from the couple's 2016 Christmas party could be seen on Ms Nunn's Facebook page Paramedics described the scene as \\\"chaotic\\\" \\\"The sound of it was nothing like I had heard before and some coming to people's aid with blankets and chairs \\\"That's when I heard someone really hysterical on the street dialling triple zero,\\\" he said \\\"[The residents] are a lovely couple .. \\\"It's not something you think about: the balcony That sort of thing doesn't happen in Doncaster East.\\\" Another neighbour said a \\\"very nice\\\" couple lived in the house with their daughter it seemed her breath was not like normal from shock,\\\" Dima who had a bandage on her arm and was \\\"in a bad state\\\" \\\"They were having a Christmas party and when they went to take a photo on the balcony it just fell,\\\" she said.\\\"They had a fridge on the balcony \\\"Some people were beneath the balcony .. she said people were struggling to come out.\\\" One of the property's owners said on Sunday afternoon that the house had been in good condition when his family lived there between 2010 and 2014 \\\"We didn't notice anything damaged or any cracks.\\\" \\\"I was just wondering how you squeeze 30 people on the balcony \\\"I was very sorry to hear it,\\\" he said \\\"It's just one week away from Christmas.\\\" said the accident involved members of the Nunns' team \\\"We want to express our deepest condolences to the families who have lost a loved one,\\\" she said \\\"Our thoughts and prayers are with them and with the others affected and their families We continue to offer our support and comfort as we learn more details of the accident.\\\" \\\"Our thoughts are with them and their loved ones at this time,\\\" he said Premier Daniel Andrews said he had spoken to officials from his department and there would be a \\\"proper investigation\\\" into the incident \\\"Our hearts go out to the families of those two people who have lost their lives,\\\" he said This site requires a JavaScript enabled browser Please enable Javascript or upgrade your browser to access all the features Local Elections Mayoral Election - 1 May 2025 Work has begun to transform an area of Doncaster City Centre into an open space ready to be used for future development The Doncaster Waterfront (East) remediation project is part of one of the largest brownfield sites in the country with 22 acres of land which has a long history of uses including gas works and former cattle market. The project will remediate the site to clean up the land for future development schemes with potential investment estimated at up to £400m  The project will see the council working with a developer with the full length of the project anticipated to be three-to-five years (phase one) and then a further three years to complete The redevelopment works will be part-funded by the UK Government and through gainshare funding from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) said: "Doncaster Waterfront has been earmarked as a site for development and investment into Doncaster It is a site with a huge amount of potential – especially as it is part of one of the biggest brownfield sites in an urban centre in the North of England The development of Doncaster Waterfront will support the wider regeneration of our city centre “With 22 acres of land and easy access to the city centre rail network and establishments such as the Colleges and the Civic and Cultural Quarter it is an incredibly important strategic site to the city "This is another element of our current city centre redevelopment programme revamped and safer city centre right through 2025 and beyond." Plans for the temporary open space include maintained grassland which will improve the local area until the time may come to develop the site further in the future some of the Chappell Drive East car park will no longer be accessible from 25 February in addition to Chappell Drive West and Church Way car parks To discover more of our initiatives - visit Your Life Doncaster here - Making Doncaster a Safer City - YourLifeDoncaster Civic OfficeWaterdaleDoncasterSouth YorkshireDN1 3BU Sign-up to our newsletter © Copyright 2025 City of Doncaster Council sold for $2.3m in a surprising auction result A Doncaster East couple toasted auction success with $200,000 more than they were expecting yesterday But the $2.3m sale of their 13 Bicentennial Court home tested their nerves out first with buyers initially refusing to make a bid Barry Plant Doncaster East’s Jack Treacey said the auction kicked off with two vendor bids at the bottom of the home’s $1.9m-$2.09m price guide RELATED: Livestreams and rolling updates from Melbourne’s auction market Melbourne auctions: Luxe Doncaster East home flies $178k over reserve Former Aussie cricket captain Ricky Ponting headed to $20m new Toorak wicket “We finally got a bid at $2m,” Mr Treacey said Baby Thomas and his family were just as worried about what the slow start meant for the five-bedroom house they had lived in since building it 26 years ago “We were a bit nervous at the beginning … I thought ‘oh no’ that it wouldn’t go for what we were thinking of,” Mr Thomas said The property was on a smaller allotment than its price tag would normally dictate Bright open living spaces around the home helped buyers see themselves in it almost complete they were conscious they needed to sell Three of them entering a rapid-fire exchange of $20,000 offers that got it to the $2.1m reserve and $200,000 further we were not expecting that,” Mr Thomas said he did have an idea of what won buyers over: his wife’s regular efforts to maintain and clean the property over the years have kept it in good condition — something buyers commented on during the sales campaign Mr Thomas said it was worth noting there were two markets at the moment and homes suited to upsizers were well placed as the buyer pool for them were generally well funded The home also comes with an impressive tree-lined view Immaculate interiors helped win over buyers inspecting the property noting the buyer was a family upgrading with a plan to be near popular schools in the area They even finished the bidding with a $20,000 knockout bid as their competition slowed down “You have to look at the market in segments,” he said But the market under the $800,000 mark has more nervous buyers and first-home buyers wanting to sit back and watch.” Describing yesterday’s sale as a “stand out” result he said similar homes could be poised to do well across 2023 Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Mark Philippoussis’ Jan Juc beachside escape hits the market Two incredible Hawthorn mansions hit the market, one set to challenge suburb record West Melbourne house with rooftop pool and entertaining terrace, $15k crystal light for sale Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayohits radiosouth yorkshirenewsDoncaster East & Isle of Axholme MP: DSA re-opening will persuade people to stay in South YorkshireLee Pitcher believes a fully functioning airport will be worth 'billions' to the local economy The MP for Doncaster East & the Isle of Axholme is 'optimistic' the re-opening of the city's airport will persuade many of 'the brightest young professionals' to build their lives in South Yorkshire Plans are in place to get Doncaster Sheffield Airport back up & running next year - following its closure in 2022 - with Munich Airport International announced as its new operator in February Labour's Lee Pitcher expects the potential re-opening of DSA to create over 10 thousand new jobs - both directly & indirectly - whilst bolstering South Yorkshire's local economy by 'billions' of pounds: "It's about young pilots of the future "There's some great jobs in manufacturing and a thriving local economy with loads of highly skilled jobs and apprenticeships "This will all come once the airport is re-open "It is so crucial that we retain local talent because you've got really great young adults in the area - and their heart is in the area from growing up here a re-opened airport should create around 5,000 direct jobs and another 6,500 indirect jobs from those kinds of services that support the running of the airport "It'll add about 5 billion pounds to our local economy and we've got a lot of businesses who want to come and work from the airport." Doncaster Sheffield Airport closed in 2022 when its former operator - the Peel Group - said the site was no longer 'commercially viable' Doncaster Council agreed a 125-year-lease on the former DSA site a year ago - which was deemed to be the first stage in re-opening it First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) A renovated Doncaster East family home scored a top result under the hammer Melbourne auctions are back in full swing after a summer hiatus with family homes still fetching top results A strong weekend result was seen in Doncaster East where a glamorous four-bedroom home flew $178,000 over reserve to reach a $1.928m sale Four bidders, including professional couples and families, competed for the keys to the renovated 27 Maxia Rd pad RELATED: Dingley Village and Doncaster East houses attract large premiums A five-bedroom Blackburn North home also sold under the hammer Jellis Craig Doncaster director Chris Savvides said the 741sq m property was within walking distance to the Beverley Hills primary school “It was a very busy campaign with just over 150 inspections,” Mr Savvides said and several buyers came along that didn’t get the chance to bid.” He added the home offered the “complete package” two bathrooms and a north facing entertaining area with a swimming pool at the rear “Family homes in the Manningham area are really popular … anything that’s a renovated and updated family home are our number one sellers.” two buyers went toe to toe for a five-bedroom home in Blackburn North A $1.5m offer opened up the auction for 14 Kaolin Court before bids quickly reached the $1.65m reserve and eventual $1.665m sale Woodards Blackburn agent Rachel Waters had the listing A three-bedroom townhouse in Kensington also notched a $1.18m sale on Saturday after a young couple buying their first home won a bidding battle with another buyer Two bidders competed for the Kensington townhouse The auction for 55 Stockmans Way kicked off with a $1.1m vendor bid before offers were placed in $25,000 rises with further negotiations post-auction leading to the $1.18m sale Nelson Alexander Flemington auctioneer Jayson Watts said the home had been with the same owners for 26 years “It’s quite a spacious property with two separate living zones and it fronts onto parklands,” Mr Watts said It was initially listed with a $1.1m-$1.2m price tag And in Kew East, four buyers went up for a three-bedroom house at 2/21 Clyde St listed by Nelson Alexander Kew agent Petria Thomas The property had a $1.58m reserve but wasn’t called on the market until $1.61m PropTrack recorded a preliminary clearance rate of 62.5 per cent last week from 379 reported results with a further 622 auctions scheduled for this week MORE: Melbourne real estate: Where you should buy to make money now and become a millionaire in 10 years