More frequent bus services are set to be introduced later this year for passengers in Greensborough after the Victorian government identified a strong community preference for updated services Routes 513 Eltham – Glenroy via Lower Plenty and Route 514 Eltham – Glenroy via Greensborough will see increased service frequency over the weekends while Route 517 Northland – St Helena will see an increase on weekdays The changes were made following extensive community feedback on the proposed FlexRide Greensborough which saw a large response to improving existing fixed route services “Local voices have helped us shape the new bus network in Greensborough ensuring it delivers the public transport services the community wants at the times they want to travel,” Member for Eltham Vicki Ward says Improving services in Melbourne’s growing north-east is part of Victoria’s Bus Plan which aims to deliver “holistic reform” to the bus network across the state the plan has already improved bus services in 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Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview comes with two cinemas and even has lens-like apertures cut into its unusual facade Cinemas in the basement and on the rooftop as well as a pool and backyard basketball area mark this architect-designed Eltham North gem as a true hole in one The triple-storey residence at 35 Highpoint Cres catches the eye with circular portal windows cut into its facade but it’s the way the property has cleverly squeezed all the boons of a bigger block into a more convenient 1420sq m allotment that has maintained buyer interest Barry Plant Eltham director Jason Stepanow said the home conceived by BBP Architects had been “very architectural” when it was built in 2010 RELATED: Eltham environmental beauty increases value by $245k in three years Toorak: Unusual block with tennis court, historic ‘maisonette’ for sale Where you should buy to make money now and become a millionaire in 10 years with a large basement one and the children’s rooftop cinema as well,” Mr Stepanow said While the basement theatre is joined by a cellar it was the rooftop’s tree-lined views that had buyers pausing during its first weekend of inspections The rooftop cinema has been popular with the vendors’ kids The basement viewing room has a more refined vibe as well as speakers built into the roof — and a cellar next to the staircase entry “And the integration between the living and dining space and the alfresco with the series of stacking glass doors also impressed,” Mr Stepanow said Home chef’s will appreciate a main kitchen featuring Miele appliances or the outdoor kitchen with a built-in barbecue and bar fridge that it looks out to The agent said the more than 40 families that had visited the 1420sq m property ranged from locals in Doncaster and Templestowe to those as far away as Windsor The home’s impressive kitchen is ready to cater to a long guest list Stacking glass doors blur the lines between inside and out and connect to the backyard pool zone and entertainment spaces “Most people like it because it gives you the sense of an acre lifestyle but without the maintenance,” Mr Stepanow said “They want the large home with the pool and the basketball court area and this has everything in less than 1500sq m.” The four-bedroom floorplan includes three bathrooms two of them as ensuites including for the upstairs main which also has a walk-in wardrobe Adding to the appeal is a kids cottage with a slide in the backyard an outdoor shower by the saltwater-chlorinated pool and a workshop or gym space at the rear of the block The home’s spacious garage opens up to a basketball court area at the rear A home office provides plenty of space to work from home A four-car garage offers plenty of space to park handy when you would rather walk to Eltham shops or train station which are about 20 minutes away on foot 35 Highpoint Cres goes under the hammer at 7pm on 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Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A teenage girl was hospitalised and police are investigating after a violent schoolyard fight in Melbourne's north-east One girl was reportedly choked until she fell to the ground unconscious during the fight at St Helena Secondary College in Eltham North Police were called to the school about 1.30pm on Wednesday to reports of two Year 9 girls fighting A 14-year-old girl was taken to the Austin Hospital for observation Footage shows one girl is choked until she fell to the ground during the fight.Credit: Seven News Melbourne The teenager had injuries to her upper body but was in a stable condition The school's acting principal Anesti Anestis confirmed there was an altercation between two students on Wednesday he said the teenagers will face disciplinary action The teenager had injuries to her upper body but was in a stable condition on Wednesday afternoon.Credit: Seven News Melbourne "There is no place for incidents like this at our school," Mr Anestis said "It is disappointing and does not reflect the behaviour of the overwhelming majority of our students." He said the school immediately contacted emergency services with police and ambulance officers attending "Neither student was seriously injured and one was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure and has since been released," Mr Anestis said Footage of the fight shows the girls in the schoolyard wrestling The video shows a crowd of students standing back watching the fight One girl then starts choking the other who falls to the ground apparently unconscious A woman claiming to be the mother of the girl involved who was not taken to hospital said her daughter had been a victim of bullying and was defending herself "It’s not quite as clear-cut as the video shows," she told 3AW radio host Neil Mitchell "There’s a king punch to the back of the head that’s not even on the video." The mother said her daughter had recently left another school to escape bullying who requested anonymity to protect her daughter's identity later told The Age she'd been left "disturbed and horrified" by the incident but praised the way it was handled by the school "I'm a hundred per cent behind the school," she said "They handled it in such a professional manner The Age understands the video footage of the incident was circulating on social media after students uploaded it but it has since been removed following disciplinary action by the school Police said the girls and their parents had been spoken to and the investigation was ongoing News of the incident comes on the same day the state government announced $8.9 million funding boost for public schools to combat an increase in violence and aggression on school grounds The ''protective schools package'' will see the establishment of a new operations centre and reporting system The number of minor assaults or aggressive behaviour reported to the Department of Education rose from 1179 in 2016 to 1613 in 2017 although the number of serious incidents declined Education Minister James Merlino said the spike was directly related to new reporting requirements and an increased focus on the issue rather than strict disciplinary action like expulsion "We have zero tolerance for violence and aggression in schools," he said "But simply moving the child on doesn't fix the problem." A teenage girl was hospitalised and police are investigating after a violent schoolyard fight in Melbourne's north-east The school's acting principal Anesti Anestis confirmed there was an altercation between two students on Wednesday \\\"There is no place for incidents like this at our school,\\\" Mr Anestis said \\\"It is disappointing and does not reflect the behaviour of the overwhelming majority of our students.\\\" and one was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure and has since been released,\\\" Mr Anestis said \\\"It\\u2019s not quite as clear-cut as the video shows,\\\" she told 3AW radio host Neil Mitchell \\\"There\\u2019s a king punch to the back of the head that\\u2019s not even on the video.\\\" very bruised and very sore,\\u201D she said I\\u2019m just horrified to actually watch who requested anonymity\\u00A0to protect her daughter's identity later told The Age she'd been left \\\"disturbed and horrified\\\" by the incident \\\"I'm a hundred per cent behind the school,\\\" she said \\\"They\\u00A0handled it in such a professional manner but it has since been removed following disciplinary\\u00A0action by the school The ''protective schools package'' will see the establishment of a new operations centre and reporting system \\\"We have zero tolerance for violence and aggression in schools,\\\" he said \\\"But simply moving the child on doesn't fix the problem.\\\" A personal project of two architects at 110A Ryans Rd When two architects combine their passion to create a personal project the finished product is sure to impress — and this trendy Eltham North house doesn’t disappoint Owners Jacqui De Zwart and Sash Bogdanovski, who run DB Architects in Warrandyte, built the modern haven at 110A Ryans Rd as their family’s dream home There’s even a putting green for golf aficionados “Building this was about creating our own home and “A lot of heart and love was put into the design of this house it’s a beautiful spot to be in and we wanted to design something to sit within the beautiful landscape.” The vendors are selling to start a new project The interiors are bathed in natural light thanks to the home’s orientation and large windows that also offer views of the leafy surrounds their breath is taken away; they relax,” she said “We get that reaction from everyone who walks into our house “It’s so important for your home to be a sanctuary and to be somewhere that builds on your quality of life — to come home and for it to have a positive effect.” It’s on the market with a $1.2-$1.3 million price tag a putting green and sustainable features form part of the package “We used the best of the best because it was our home,” Ms De Zwart said “It’s a real sensory overload and above and beyond a standard home.” The family is selling to start a new project: another stunner just around the corner “We have built a couple of times and we are building again,” Ms De Zwart said “We love creating and then passing it onto someone.” The property has a $1.2-$1.3 million price guide and is set to head under the hammer on March 26 The top 20 suburbs idea for upsizing across Australia have been revealed The top 20 Australian suburbs ideal for upsizing have been revealed Property Credit has launched a “game-changing” report identifying the best suburbs for more space in terms of house size It provides a top 20 list taking in capital cities of Sydney Adelaide’s Belair topped the national list for upsizing locations Inside the rock star homes of NRL champions giving “suburb scores” to help homebuyers with the best options to maximise their investment and lifestyle in their cities The top spot nationally is taken out by Adelaide’s Belair with a starting budget of $997,500 and a suburb score of 82 Berowra Heights and Hornsby Heights stand out with suburb scores of 77 and starting budgets that offer exceptional value,” the report states Eltham North is your go-to suburb with a starting budget of $1,150,000 and a commendable suburb score of 77.” Property Credit’s chief executive officer Giordano Stepancic said the report was a “game-changer for families ready to upsize” The suburbs have been identified from a range of metrics including affordability “We’re cutting through the noise to give you clear actionable advice on which suburbs offer the best opportunities for a bigger The report says Perth residents have a “plethora” of choices including Roleystone and Woodvale with budgets well under $1m Tarragindi is a must-see with a starting budget of $1,250,000 and a suburb score of 78,” the report states boasting several suburbs like Curtin and Hughes with suburb scores of 78 and starting budgets that make sense for those looking to upsize.” The report says there are a plethora of choices across Perth The report screens suburbs through a variety of filters targeting areas that offer four-bedroom houses relative affordability as well as stock levels “We’ve included the Suburb Score to be an all-encompassing metric,” Mr Stepancic said “It’s not just about bigger homes; it’s about finding communities where families can flourish He said with the ever-changing property market the report aims to “life the fog of uncertainty” offering a data-backed guide for those ready to make an informed upsizing decision “Our core mission at Property Credit is to make property transactions seamless This report embodies that mission by providing Australians with the insights they need to confidently take the next step in their homeowning journey,” he said TOP 20 SUBURBS – STARTING BUDGETS – SUBURB SCORE Rare Olympics block sells $450k over expectations is a vintage drop that’s just hit the market This eclectic Eltham property has aged like a fine bottle of wine And those who are impartial to a good vino will love that you can bottle your own drop from the property’s small vineyard which produces up to 30 litres of shiraz each year Owners Mark and Kay purchased the heritage Tudor-style home at 50 Arthur St three decades ago and said it was a fantastic property in which to raise their children The three-bedroom property has a $1.375-$1.5 million price tag it’s historically significant for its medieval revival style “We were looking at going to Preston or Eltham and getting a rundown house and went Eltham for the trees and position It’s like an oasis in the middle of town,” Mark said “We have on and off renovated it for the last 30 years.” Mark said the house was built with recycled materials a theme he continued throughout his updates The Victorian Heritage Database has listed the property as historically significant due to its European medieval revival style which became popular in Eltham after World War II It’s on the market with $1.375-$1.5 million asking price The fireplace’s chimney extends through each of the home’s three levels The central brick fireplace in the ground floor main living area is a highlight with its chimney extending through each of the home’s three levels The ground level also hosts the kitchen and dining area A second fireplace is in another living area upstairs where the bedrooms and a bathroom are also found The backyard is another drawcard with its citrus grove alongside the vineyard Mark grew as a hobby birdlife and all the things Eltham has to offer,” Mark said The architects’ relationship with the Eltham North community began 25 years ago, when they designed the original playground that tragically burned down in 2017. This project is a contemporary reinvention of the original playground that retains the ability to serve as a place for the whole community to gather. The project was a collaboration between Gardiner Architects, Jeavons Landscape Architects (who also worked on the original park) and builder Naturform. Not only was this collaboration a key part of the project, but collaboration with the community was also crucial. Community consultation revealed that the community loved the original park and wanted it rebuilt where it was. However, during the redesign process it became clear that relocation was the best option, with the new site adjacent to a creek and surrounded by tall Eucalypts. Through community consultation the project team also identified the most important playground elements; swinging, climbing, cognitive and nature play. As a result, there are many ways in which the playground challenges children intellectually. For example, negotiating three-dimensional space, way-finding and exploration of interactive elements all require the use of imagination. The core idea was to provide a large covered playground that is “sun smart” and usable in all weather. This was actualised through an expansive roof supported by a timber structure, framing the play structures. “The outcome is rural in nature, like an old farm shearing shed,” says the architect. “It draws on memories of the qualities of playing in old barns – a sense of adventure, the smells, the challenge of getting up high or finding a quiet corner.” Passive solar design strategies have been used, allowing the penetration of winter sun while maximising summer shading. There is also an emphasis on natural and sustainable materials; much of the playground has been made with reclaimed, locally sourced timber. The design also serves as sustainability education. Park-goers are able to experience the natural environment through the relationship of built shelter and changing seasons and climates. There is also a water catchment off the roof that becomes an educational element as the large gutter that runs along the roof connects to the water tank, which is incorporated into the play area. Overall, the new playground is larger and more complex, and provides more play opportunity per square metre of coverage while improving the relationship to the surrounding landscape. It offers an exciting range of play elements in a comfortably-designed space that is easily accessible to all members of the community. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. 7 Gum Glade, Eltham North ELTHAM’S mud brick homes have come a long way in recent years with many now featuring a wealth of luxurious features But a local agent believes the iconic homes are more popular than ever Gayle Blackwood of Morrison Kleeman Estate Agents — Eltham/Greensborough/Doreen has sold mud brick homes for 18 years and said their character and individual style was the key to their appeal “Mud brick homes are hand made houses so they’re all different and all individual,” she said “They appeal to a wide range of people and more people are interested in them than ever before.” RELATED: Are Eltham’s mud brick homes a dying breed, or unlimited future? Artistic life to continue at Montmorency house after stunning sale There has been plenty of inquiries about a deluxe mud brick house in Eltham North which Ms Blackwood is auctioning next month The three-bedroom house at 7 Gum Glade features a mix of timbers an internal mezzanine balcony and mosaic tiled splashbacks in the kitchen The 933sq m block also includes three decks It is in a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking parklands and Diamond Creek Ms Blackwood said vendors Dale Watson and Anne Colvin had built the home in 1991 and had renovated and extended it since then “They raised two children at the home,” she said “It’s light and bright and has bush surrounds.” Mr Watson and Ms Colvin said the home was beautiful to live in “The three decks offer a choice of places to spend your day and at night there are boobook owls and microbats,” they said the two-storey home’s front door features hand made glass created by glass artist Les Baxter MORE: One billion reasons to get into the property game $44m hopes for home of ex-Aus Post boss Essendon’s newest $4 million masterpiece He also built the feature window in the ground floor bathroom The timber posts throughout the home were reclaimed from the Massey Ferguson factory in Sunshine Mr Watson and Ms Colvin agreed that a wood-burning heater in the family room was very efficient “And it makes this space very cosy,” the pair said which has been a working space for pilates for over 15 years has lovely views over the creek reserve too.” The kitchen features mosaic tiled splashbacks “There has been interest in the home from locals wanting to live in a character home as well as from people in Thornbury and Balwyn,” Ms Blackwood said She added that Mr Watson and Ms Colvin planned to stay in the area The home will go to auction at 1pm on Saturday with a price guide of $1.4 million-$1.5 million SUBURB PROFILE: ELTHAM NORTH is surrounded by native flora and fruit trees A modernist Alistair Knox-designed house in Eltham has been listed for the first time in 53 years Named “Hensle House”, the home at 1 Jalna Court is on the market with $1.7m-$1.8m price hopes Morrison Kleeman agent Lucas Peressini said the owner had purchased the five-bedroom property in 1970 RELATED: Alistair Knox: Kalorama tri-level home in the rainforest for sale Eltham North blockbuster home has basement and rooftop cinemas Sustainable Eltham beauty increases value by $245k in three years after $1m+ sale Mr Peressini said 45 groups attended the first inspection on April 15 “That’s a big number and I think it had a lot to do with the architectural merit I think of lot of Alistair Knox followers were there,” Mr Peressini said builder and landscape architect who pioneered a distinctive Australian architectural style characterised by a low with a focus on working in harmony with the environment The University of Melbourne awarded Knox an honorary degree as a Doctor of Architecture in 1984 Alistair and Margot Knox in the late 1970s Mr Peressini said Hensle House was located about 500m from the Yarra River and set on a 3657sq m block with native eucalypts and established fruit trees “I think one of the most beautiful things about the property is the all the glass offering a view of the gardens,” Mr Peressini said Timber and slate materials feature throughout the home There’s also a separate mud brick studio and self-contained unit skylights and living and dining areas which open onto paved patio areas built-in refrigerator and stainless-steel benchtops main bedroom with a renovated ensuite and spa in the main bathroom also feature “There is a separate self-contained dwelling and a mud brick studio that could be a yoga room there’s a lot of options,” Mr Peressini said The self-contained unit’s living which opens to the garden Mr Peressini said Hensle House was located in a leafy area known as “Eltham South” close to public transport Expressions of interest will close at 5pm on May 9 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: Rose Porteous: Toorak mansion where Perth socialite lived hits the market South Morang house attracts 16-bidder swarm with a price guide of $1.95 million-$2.1 million A HOUSE by renowned craftsman builder Alistair Knox is up for sale in Eltham offering mid-century design fans a chance to own a prime example of his work The property on just over 2ha at 4 Stringybark Rd is for sale with Jellis Craig Eltham and has a price guide of $1.95 million-$2.1 million Knox subdivided land from the property from his own next door in the late 1960s MORE: Extraordinary mansion could set record Pet lover’s paradise on auction block The five-bedroom home features red brick flooring A mezzanine level and cantilevered staircases are also part of the design Jellis Craig Eltham director Aaron Yeats said the property had an extra tie to the designer through its land “The land was originally owned by Alistair Knox “He did a subdivision back in the mid 60s and divided off this property.” The property’s open layout has remained timeless The vendors had owned the property for around 40 years and were only its second owners securing it several years after they missed out on it the first time While there were many examples of Knox’s work in the Eltham area the agent said that Knox’s son had described the Stringybark Rd property to him as “one of the nicer homes” his craftsman father had built Red brick flooring and extensive use of timber are highlights of the design While the property’s first open-for-inspection is this weekend “It’s certainly getting a lot of traction on social media and has been really well received by those that have seen it so far.” Mr Yeats said interest in mid-century homes including those by Knox was increasingly coming from buyers from the inner north “I think the majority of people looking for these homes know we have a bit of an abundance over here and I think that’s certainly what encourages buyers to come out,” he said Amenities in the region including new cafes and restaurants “That’s what I think is backup to all the great architecture we have I think that’s the thing — they’re so timeless.” “These homes can have nothing changed in 40 years music studio and pergola are included on the property MORE: Plumber making a splash in the grocery game The Block’s backpackers makeover a goldmine The property’s expressions of interest campaign closes Tuesday An extension was done on the building in 1977 by another well-known builder that included mud brick walls and large bluestone pavers from the former Royal Mint passive solar design and the fact the property had several outbuildings by Knox Get unlimited access. Save 70% when you subscribe today. By continuing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy Get your intro offer.  It looks like your email isn't registered yet—let’s get you set up We've sent a code to the below email.  The Natal Naturopath women’s clinic was established in 2019 to help bridge an ever-expanding gap in women’s healthcare The clinic’s focus on improving the postpartum phase for mothers originated from founder Melanie Nolan’s experiences and observations of mums being overlooked in their healthcare after giving birth Following the birth of her twin daughters, Nolan realised there was a very real need for comprehensive prenatal products that were highly effective and sustainable. Thus, the clinic expanded its services to cover a broader spectrum of women’s health While there was plenty of desire for The Natal Naturopath’s products and services one of the major hurdles to growth was the financial risk in manufacturing supplements in Australia Nolan invested around $150,000 for the initial order – a significant portion of her savings – while being a single mother Testing the market before committing huge financial resources became a valuable lesson Managing the family and developing the supplement range during Melbourne’s strict lockdowns was a daunting task requiring extensive multitasking and resilience as a working mother of three The Natal Naturopath has big plans to expand its product range and explore more sustainable ingredients Nolan intends for her brand to become the first Australian supplement company to adopt a zero-plastic approach She is also preparing to conduct clinical trials for IronBiotic capitalising on the phenomenal feedback received so far These trials will focus on the benefits of probiotic strains in iron absorption and digestive health The potential to reduce iron-supplement intake to every second day could greatly enhance women’s wellbeing by addressing iron deficiency more effectively And it’s impossible to ignore the decibels of whoop emanating from the flying fox. But in all the din are eddies of quietude: The child swinging in the flat hammock; the one belly down on a rock, annoying ants with a stick; another transported to an imaginary landscape in the sand play area. The best playgrounds also have nodes where parents can prop without being intrusive. Mums, dads and grandparents drive distances to get their offspring to the best playgrounds which are, with few exceptions, according to Circus Oz acrobat Christian Reid, not in the inner suburbs. He bought his preschool daughter from Reservoir to the Eltham North Adventure Playground to join the 60-70 children engaging with the award-winning facility and says they will later move four kilometres on to the Diamond Creek Regional Playground that opened in mid-March. That vast new play place is based on a gold-rush theme and, Reid says, has a measured amount of risk in elements such as a raised parkour log climb. The two playgrounds have made the district quite the recreation drawcard because families can make a free day’s entertainment by moving between them along the Diamond Creek bike trail. Nillumbik Community Arts and Cultural Engagement officer Sarah Hammond says “families come from all over the state … from interstate” to experience these new-era playgrounds that were designed in response to ratepayer consultation. ‘What am I doing with my life?’ Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia on lessons from the pandemic 5 must-see pieces at the NGV French impressionism exhibition Education: How to manage device use with your children “Council really took on board what the community wanted,” she says, “and it involved adventure, risk, and for kids to be able to challenge themselves in a safe environment.” Jeavons Landscape Architects, in collaboration with Gardiner Architects and Naturform, designed the Eltham North Adventure Playground to replace the original woolshed playground which the two designers had created 26 years previously, but which was destroyed by fire in 2017. Off the top of her head, Mary Jeavons can’t tell how many play options there are around the woolshed- themed core but says in the time that elapsed between constructions, the main changes have been the attention given to making them usable for disabled adults and children, more enticements to “play in the landscape”, and ideas around what constitutes an acceptable injury threshold. “The bottom line,” she says, “is that we want to avoid serious injuries. Minor injuries are, to a point, acceptable. We do want children to take challenges and decide for themselves what they can master.” Ballam Bumps Regional Playspace, Ballam Park, Cranbourne Road, Frankston: Super-colourful, multipurpose playground with plenty of skate and scooter options. Nature Play at Royal Park, Gatehouse Street, Parkville: Logs, ropes, water play, slides, slopes, sand and rocks saw this place judged as one of Australia’s best recent developments. Quarries Park Clifton Hill, Ramsden Street, Clifton Hill: Classic wooden fort-style park with massive slippery-dip and deep sand bedding. Picnic ground and nearby skate park. Booran Reserve Playspace, Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly: Amazing $1.7-million development with a nine-metre-high double dome climbing feature. 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 The founders of ASX-listed Hansen Technologies have banked $35 million – more than triple what they paid Woolworths in 2001 – for a supermarket in Eltham The price for the modernised centre on 9047 square metres covering 7-21 Arthur Street and 22 Pryor reflects a low 3.3 per cent net yield Fifteen offers were received following an expressions of interest campaign which closed 10 days ago; the buyer is a private investor Stonebridge Property Group’s Justin Dowers and Kevin Tong with Fitzroys’ David Bourke Chris James and Shawn Luo represented the vendor co-directed by Hansen Technologies chief executive officer which acquired the then-new property for $11.051m in May the freestanding building underwent a major refurbishment in 2017 The Commercial 1 zoned site contains 284 car parks Woolworths is on a lease expiring in 2027 however with options it can stay until 2050 (story continues below) “Given we had 15 offers on the property and achieved a yield at this level it would indicate that although buyers may be anticipating a higher interest rate environment there is greater concern of holding cash when entering into a higher inflationary period,” Mr Dowers said The deal comes five months since the Liuzzi family outlaid $45.7m – 20pc over expectation reflecting a 2.99pc passing yield – for the Woolworths Balwyn complex on 4705 sqm at 383 Whitehorse Rd Not long earlier a Blackburn South supermarket also rented to Woolworths, on a 7298 sqm parcel, traded to Westrent Properties’ Emmanuel Zahra for $29.3m – a 2.43pc return The tightest yield for an investment of this type – 1.9pc – was also recorded last year when the Coles Hawthorn on Glenferrie Rd exchanged for $24.5m 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? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login ABC News News HomeDeath of man in Eltham Melbourne deemed 'not suspicious' after autopsyShare Death of man in Eltham Melbourne deemed 'not suspicious' after autopsyTopic:Death and Dying The man was found dead at a home in Orchard Avenue Link copiedShareShare articleThe death of a man at Eltham in Melbourne's north-east on Friday has been deemed not suspicious The 22-year-old was found dead at a home in Orchard Avenue early yesterday morning. Homicide squad detectives had been investigating links between an altercation at the nearby Eltham Hotel the previous night and the man's death. But they dropped the case after receiving the results of a post-mortem examination last night. 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) A mid-century modernist home owned and built by noted architect John Adams is giving Eltham homebuyers an eye-opening experience The uniquely designed house at 79 Lavender Park Rd has been so cleverly constructed for privacy it doesn’t feature any blinds — even in bedrooms and bathrooms the house has been immaculately maintained with original timber ceilings and built-in cabinetry still intact two owners and an update later the subsequent owners of the home also decided not to add blinds — despite the floorplan including seven bedrooms Buckingham and Company director Stuart Buckingham said Mr Adams designed the home in collaboration with noted gardener Gordon Ford to capture green views from every window — and an unrivalled sense of privacy The unusual move means natural light has free reign throughout the house It also ensures the best lighting to show off artworks around the home “It’s all big glass expanses,” Mr Buckingham said but looks back over almost 5900sq m of land and the pool in the back.” one of the latter pictured on the listing having glass bricks to allow natural light in but maintain the owners’ modesty The only blinds on the property are in a separate artist’s studio added by a subsequent owner The unique design of the artist’s studio pays homage to the original home’s design But it does feature blinds on some of its windows at ground level joining Mr Adams’ original architectural studio at the rear and has attracted a number of buyers keen on a property where they could work from home Mr Adams ran his architectural business from a studio at the rear of the block Vegetable patches and several olive trees also feature on the property “It ticks boxes in such different areas … you can work from home and there’s scope for a bed and breakfast,” Mr Buckingham said “A lot of people looking at it are planning to run a business from home Some are thinking about setting up a gallery in the studios.” Celebrated for his mid-century modernist architectural work Mr Adams is one of very few to complete such homes in the Eltham area and both lived at and worked from the property but there’s not many like this,” Mr Buckingham said The modernist feel has been retained inside with timber ceilings still in great condition And the architectural style is equally on display outside Sensitive spaces are shielded by internal walls Demand for the home, which has a $2.5-2.75 million asking price, is high enough the firm is likely to auction the property with restrictions set to ease ABC News News HomeEltham bushfire could kill thousands: reportShare Eltham bushfire could kill thousands: reportBy Mark DeBono The report says people would be trapped in their homes in the heavily treed suburb or on narrow roads leading out of the area in a catastrophic bushfire Link copiedShareShare articleA Victorian fire expert is warning thousands of people would die or be seriously injured if a Black Saturday type bushfire started north of Eltham on Melbourne's outskirts David Packham was a senior research fellow at Monash University's Geography and Environmental Science Department and has retired to Gippsland He accurately predicted the intensity and destructive potential of the Black Saturday bushfires in the week before the event and for years has been warning authorities about dangerous bushfire fuel loads in Victoria's forests Mr Packham has co-authored a new report with Eltham resident Tim Malseed, saying residents would be trapped in their homes or on the narrow roads leading out of the area in a catastrophic bushfire. The report says the Victorian Government's centralised emergency alert system would not work in a big fire and the only way to save lives would be to dramatically reduce forest fuels. "When fires are hot and fast-moving, the idea that we can get some nice warning and give people a few hours to move out of the area is an absolute myth," Mr Packham said. "It won't happen. There will be people who are late evacuating, there will be people who evacuate and die during the evacuation when their homes remain untouched. "We know that in areas like the Dandenongs it would take up to eight hours to evacuate people through the roundabouts and that's without the roads closing because of fallen trees and powerlines." The Eltham area was spared from the destructive Black Saturday bushfires that killed 173 people in 2009 by an early and unexpected wind change that pushed the fire through Kinglake. Mr Packham says if the wind had remained from the north, thousands of homes in the built-up residential area would have been destroyed and thousands of lives would have been lost. In the report, he says that situation has not changed and if anything fuel loads have increased. "The thing about Black Saturday, (is) it did not go through a highly populated area," Mr Packham said. "If it had and went through the Eltham area proper, then you've got to multiply the deaths and the trauma by some factor, probably five or six, maybe even 10 times because of the population density. "There is no doubt that if you have more people in an area there is more risk of life loss." Both Mr Packham and Mr Malseed, representing concerned Eltham ratepayers, blame a succession of state planning ministers from both sides of government for ignoring the issue. One of the key recommendations of their report is for bushfire mitigation to be included in the state planning portfolio. It also recommends an extreme bushfire risk analysis for an area at least 10 kilometres north and west of Eltham and to dramatically reduce forest fuels in that area. Mr Packham has long campaigned for a fuel reduction burning regime in Victoria similar to Western Australia, where forest areas are burnt regularly in a patchwork pattern across the landscape. The report recommends a revision of the government's leave early policy and to improve emergency vehicle access and egress roads leading to the one bridge crossing the Yarra River. We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. SeriesWhere we live: The changing face of Victoria’s neighbourhoodsIn this series, The Age profiles Victorian suburbs and towns to reveal how they’ve changed over the decades. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. 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The town that shed its lingering smell wants to shed its lingering reputationBordered by market gardens and a giant sewage treatment farm, the former farm town of Werribee is experiencing irresistible population growth. The part of Melbourne with 1500 tennis courts, a ‘Bunnings hotel’ and no train lineDoncaster is known for the shopping centre and having no railway links, but the large blocks that attracted families in the past are making way for towers and denser living. How St Kilda remains St Kilda against all oddsSt Kilda is a place constantly in transition. While cash is flowing into the bayside suburb, it’s also an area that locals will fight doggedly to protect. They call it ‘MoPo’: Dame Edna’s hidden gem of the north is changingEven the concreted-over creek is being brought back to life as Moonee Ponds ascends into the sky. City lifeBurwood was ‘the bush’. Now it’s a university hub with towers to comeIt was once conservative, culturally homogenous and rough in parts. 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Car parks, jail cells and the Coburg ‘time warp’: The profound shift sweeping down Sydney RoadCoburg was once Melbourne’s multicultural and industrial heartland, as well as home to the city’s worst criminals. But changes are sweeping down Sydney Road. Frankston’s future as luxe bayside suburb a distant dream in derelict town centreUnderloved Frankston is having a moment in the sun, with a byelection due in March and big plans brewing for the city centre. But not everyone is happy. Oakleigh and Clayton were outer suburbs. They are about to transform into a new CBDIf the plans come to pass, these suburbs – home to Greek and Chinese migrants – will have as many jobs as Melbourne’s CBD currently does. Many residents don’t mind. 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It took over 40 firefighters and seven firetrucks to battle the towering flames but they were unable to save the adventure playground, which was sadly almost entirely made out of wooden structures. A team of forensic investigators swept the area for clues and found traces of fuel accelerant amongst the rubble, suggesting the fire may have been a result of arson. Devastated locals say the park was a popular destination for young families who were disappointed to be turned away the morning after the fire. 'I've got three kids, we've grown up here – it's very sad,' Eltham resident James Wood told Nine News.  'Many days (spent) here playing in the park.' The park was built in 1995 with the help of volunteers and had remained a universal attraction for kids in the area. The council has promised it will prioritise rebuilding The Adventure Playground in 2018. 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Melbourne playground destroyed by fire after suspected arson attackCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} The suburbs with the highest proportion of owner occupiers differ in value and tend to have one thing in common – they are well established and in contrast to those proving popular for investors Last week’s post revealed that many of the most popular suburbs for investors were those that are more recently developed Finally, in the outer suburbs the highest proportion of owner occupiers at 95.2% can be found in Montrose. Four of the top five suburbs are in fact are in or near-to the Dandenongs. Second on the list, Mount Evelyn, has 94.1% of houses owned by their occupiers and Warranwood has 93.8%. Fifth on the list, The Basin There are 809 auctions scheduled this week in Melbourne compared to 837 for the same time last year. The highest number of auctions are expected in the South Yarra with 21 expected The auction market is gathering strength with an average clearance rate of 70.6% over the past four weeks This is the last week before spring officially starts and the latest research from RP Data shows that there have been 26.7% more homes sold at auction than the same time last year Importantly there have been almost as many extra sales with 24.7% more sales at auction in Melbourne At this stage conditions are well balanced between buyers and sellers across the market Time on market results for houses sold at private sale was stable at 44 days over the last week whilst vendor discounting rose from -5.1% to -5.2% We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home Labour-run Greenwich Council is pressing on with a deeply unpopular Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in Eltham despite widespread opposition from residents the Tudor Barn and other local businesses - and even their own Labour ward councillors Labour's decision to press on with the so-called 'Eltham North CPZ' - labelled "disastrous" by its opponents - was 'called in' for further scrutiny by the Labour ward councillors representing Eltham Page ward.  The Zone will cover the Odeon Parade shops and Well Hall area Kidbrooke Lane and part of the Progress Estate.  The call-in came after next to no changes were made to the scheme to take account of local concerns Labour's Transport Cabinet Member Averil Lekau was told of concerns about the impact on shops and businesses along Odeon Parade worries about the impact on the accessibility and use of Progress Hall and fears from the Tudor Barn that their wedding venue business may collapse due to the impact of parking restrictions on Kidbrooke Lane.  Concerns about the safety of staff leaving the venue at night and forced to catch buses in the early hours were also left unaddressed at the meeting - at which the Cabinet Member defended the CPZ decision.  raised serious question marks over the Council's interpretation of consultation results at the meeting - with Officers confirming that only objections to the Traffic Management Order were received with not a single comment in support.  The Cabinet Member and officers were unable to confirm the total number of objections The new zone is part of a significant ramping up of the roll-out of Controlled Parking Zones announced as part of the Council's new Transport Strategy unveiled last month.  At October's Full Council meeting Councillor Hartley challenged the removal of the 'Attitude Survey' phase of the CPZ consultation process warning the Labour administration that this would lead to unsuccessful schemes and a waste of taxpayer resources Councillor Matt Hartley said: "I'm afraid this is another example of 'Labour Knows Best'.  This is the wrong zone in the wrong place and I am dismayed that the Council has ignored the concerns of residents community groups and businesses - especially the Tudor Barn.  This also raises larger questions for our borough.  Labour councillors are pressing ahead 'at pace' with the roll-out of CPZs borough-wide and have just unilaterally removed a major part of the standard consultation process for establishing new Zones.  That means even less opportunity for businesses and residents to have their say.   cycling and public transport use - but there are huge dangers in the ideological approach that Labour councillors are taking.  They just have to accept that some people need to drive and some businesses like the Tudor Barn need their customers and staff to drive too - and the Council shouldn't be punishing them for it.  We will continue to press Labour to adopt a 'Principle of Public Consent' to ensure that no Controlled Parking Zone or Low Traffic Neighbourhood is installed unless it has clear public support former Conservative councillor for Eltham North ward added: "While some might welcome the small amount of certainty provided by the Council finally reaching a decision on Eltham CPZs it is scant consolation to the businesses at Odeon Parade and the Tudor Barn who are going to suffer due to loss of business. Plans for the area surrounding Well Hall Road received zero support and substantial opposition from residents and businesses alike but the Cabinet Member and councillors based in the north of the borough - who have little knowledge of this area - have arrogantly decided to ignore their concerns and that the Council knows better. Without the Council now sitting down with businesses to find a long-term parking solution to work around these parking controls businesses such as the Tudor Barn faces an increasingly uncertain future.’ A full write-up of the Call-in meeting is available at 853 London and the meeting itself can be watched here Help us take action on local issues and build a better Britain Former Eltham councillor Spencer Drury has been awarded an MBE for political and public service in the 2024 New Year’s Honours List Spencer served as Conservative councillor for Eltham North ward for twenty years being elected to represent the ward at five consecutive elections between 2002 and 2018 He served as Leader of the Opposition at the Town Hall from 2006 to 2015 and was a candidate for Parliament in the borough three times standing in Eltham in 2005 and 2015 and in Greenwich & Woolwich in 2010 Spencer told local news website Greenwich Wire: “I was surprised and delighted to receive the letter telling me I had been awarded this honour It has been a pleasure to meet and work with some wonderful people and organisations over the years with the shared aim of improving residents’ standard of living in southeast London.  I am just very grateful to be recognised in this way.” Leader of the Conservative Opposition on Greenwich Council said: “All of us who served alongside Spencer and worked with him inside and outside of the Town Hall are thrilled that his many decades of public service in our borough has been recognised with this MBE For twenty years Spence served residents and businesses in Eltham with hard work and dedication and served people across the wider borough too by holding the Council to account as Leader of the Opposition Local residents could not have asked for a better representative on the Council.” Eltham and Chislehurst Conservative Federation said: "In addition to his admirable record of public service as a councillor Spencer also found time to serve as an officer of our the Greenwich Conservative Federation for many years and has always made a major contribution to our local Conservative Party organisation He has always enjoyed campaigning almost as much as his Council work - and out canvassing with him we all saw the happy rapport which he established with every voter He served them with limitless enthusiasm and generosity Read more on Greenwich Wire Help us take action on local issues and build a better Britain.