The demise of the multi-award-winning Deeds Brewing was a major blow for Melbourne’s beer scene was one of the most striking in recent memory “They did an amazing fit-out,” says Steve Jeffares, co-founder of The Local Taphouse and current co-owner of Stomping Ground in Collingwood and Moorabbin He’s just taken possession of the building and plans to reopen it as a more holistic venue where beer cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks are given “serious and equal consideration” “That fit-out is the first thing that appealed to me,” he says I learnt the new owner didn’t know what he wanted to do with it He might’ve just used it for private events or there was even a conversation that they might just bulldoze the thing.” travel spots and more – curated by those who know Jeffares hasn’t bought the Deeds brand or any brewing equipment – the tanks were stripped out and sold during the liquidation process The upside is that plenty of floorspace has been liberated Jeffares hopes to use the cleared area to create a beer garden Food is a work in progress, but will be as inclusive as the drinks. After more than 20 years in the industry, including co-founding and eventually selling the Gabs craft beer festival Jeffares well understands the need to bring in an audience beyond dedicated beer drinkers I’d stand at the balcony overlooking this full hall of 7000 or so people having a great time,” he says I found it really hard to appeal to my wife and her friends and other women Ever since then it’s rattled around in the back of my brain – how do I appeal to that segment of the market?” The yet-to-be-named bar will open at 4 Paran Place, Glen Iris paranplaceproject.com.au/ 13 Melbourne Bars, Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April 32 of the Hottest Dishes and Drinks in Melbourne Right Now Menu Reveal: Five Things To Order at Junda Khoo’s Ho Liao First Look: Filipino Pop-Up Palay Moves to Fitzroy for Good Melbourne-based Pandolfini Architects draws inspiration from a diverse set of references, including ancient ruins and industrial structures, with the design of its Glen Iris House. This eclectic foundation informs the material palette and structural expression of the residence creating a durable and timeless design language The home is composed of three-dimensional geometric forms that extend across both interior and exterior spaces. Balances raw and refined materials, the project is designed to emphasize permanence and solidity. Its facade integrates a copper patina screen and a cantilevered brick-clad volume establishing a dialogue with the Melbourne suburb’s streetscape while a bush-hammered concrete blade wall marks the entry to hint at the material language within images © Rory Gardiner Glen Iris House is structured by the team at Pandolfini Architects as an array of three tiered pavilions that respond to the long A central barn-like living space is flanked by private quarters at the front and a garage at the rear These volumes are linked by glazed passages allowing for natural light and connectivity A framework of bush-hammered concrete ribs defines the central pavilion shaping both interior shared spaces and an arched promenade externally Internal courtyards provide privacy from the street and mitigate western sun exposure These secluded retreats feature terracotta tiles and natural stone reinforcing the home’s earthy material palette designed to house the clients’ classic car collection Expressive design elements such as a sculpted fireplace stack and a curved staircase add dynamic sculptural qualities to the home Glen Iris House by Pandolfini Architects is inspired by ancient ruins and industrial structures A copper patina screen stretches across the ground floor of Pandolfini Architects’ Glen Iris House referencing the overgrown front fences of the neighborhood while maintaining a setback to enhance the streetscape the cantilevered brick volume rests on a bush-hammered concrete blade creating a dynamic surface for dappled light to interact with throughout the day The living pavilion presents as an exposed skeleton of robust concrete ribs providing a protective shell for the refined interior Bush-hammered concrete walls define structural zones while interior materials such as travertine and polished plaster contrast with the rough textures These elements create a harmonious balance between raw materiality and crafted detailing The living pavilion is oriented towards the northern aspect with deep-set glazing that moderates light exposure and frames views of the central garden and pool Operable windows facilitate cross-ventilation low-maintenance materials ensure the home weathers naturally over time Integrated planter boxes and carefully curated openings establish a seamless connection between architecture and landscape the house features a geometric composition of raw and refined materials three tiered pavilions follow the site’s contours with a central living space flanked by private quarters travertine American oak and polished plaster contrast with rough textures deep-set glazing in the living pavilion controls light exposure and frames garden views a wall of bush-hammered concrete blades defines the entry a copper patina screen and a cantilevered brick-clad volume form the facade architect: Pandolfini Architects | @pandolfini_architects photography: © Rory Gardiner | @arorygardiner happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. 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rise on the site at 173 Burke Road 12km south-east of the CBD.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will comprise 60 apartments young and multi-generational families alongside a full-line Woolworths supermarket the developer said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This week’s planning approval follows engagement over many years with the local community as well as the Department of Transport and Planning together with the Office of the Victorian Government Architect and reflects feedback received on urban design local character and traffic and car park management,” Time \u0026amp; Place said in a statement.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis project will target a 5-star Green Star rating for the residential component.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ground floor will comprise a Woolworths supermarket but also set a benchmark for the quality and innovation we strive to achieve,” he said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In Glen Iris .. they have responded thoughtfully to the evolving urban context of the area $100-million development is planned for a site at 35-43 Belgrave Street Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the 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criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook “This week’s planning approval follows engagement over many years with the local community local character and traffic and car park management,” Time & Place said in a statement This project will target a 5-star Green Star rating for the residential component The ground floor will comprise a Woolworths supermarket including a six-bay direct-to-boot facility Time & Place said it was “strategically expanding its mixed-use and residential portfolio in Melbourne’s inner city” Time & Place founder and director Tim Price said the project was its second in partnership with Cera Stribley after the Victoria Hill residential project in neighbouring Camberwell “The success of Victoria Hill not only highlighted our collaborative working relationship but also set a benchmark for the quality and innovation we strive to achieve,” he said ensuring that the design seamlessly integrates with the existing streetscape “One of our primary focuses with this project has been addressing the need for diversification in housing typologies of Glen Iris “This project aims to meet the evolving needs of the community and enhance the overall vibrancy of the area.” In August the developer was greenlit for its debut project on Sydney’s Northern Beaches The shoptop project slated for a site in Manly will comprises 21 luxury two and three-bedroom apartments and three penthouses has received planning approval from the Victorian government for a $150 million mixed-use development in Glen Iris This significant project marks a new chapter in the suburb’s urban landscape and addresses the growing demand for diverse housing options Award-winning architects Cera Stribley have been commissioned to design the project ensuring a high-quality aesthetic that complements the local area Time & Place‘s decision to develop in Glen Iris aligns with its strategy to expand its mixed-use and residential portfolio in Melbourne’s inner city The project aims to address the evolving needs of the community and enhance the area’s vibrancy emphasised the project’s focus on diversifying housing options in Glen Iris stating: “One of our primary focuses with this project has been addressing the need for diversification in housing typologies of Glen Iris “This project aims to meet the evolving needs of the community and enhance the overall vibrancy of the area “Our commitment is to enrich the suburb’s housing landscape and ensure it remains a dynamic and accessible place to live.” developments like this Glen Iris project are becoming increasingly important The thoughtful design and mix of residential and retail spaces aim to meet the diverse needs of residents along key thoroughfares The approval of this $150 million development represents a significant investment in Glen Iris and demonstrates the ongoing evolution of Melbourne‘s Stonnington area With its focus on diverse housing options and integration of retail amenities the project is poised to make a lasting impact on the local community and set a new standard for mixed-use developments in the region You 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industry Sector hones in on sustainable building elements to meet efficiency standards Concrete surface treatments still improving after decades of innovation A new Copenhagen-style bicycle lane connecting Caulfield and Glen Huntly stations is now open for cyclists The 2-way 2.5m wide separated cycling lane along Queens Avenue, Caulfield East was the final piece of work on the Glen Huntly Level Crossing Removal Project there are cycling and walking connections from Caulfield Station all the way down to McKinnon Station making getting around the area safer and easier The lanes also make it easier to connect to the Djerring Trail in the east, which was delivered as part of the Caulfield to Dandenong level crossing removals The design of the lanes avoided vegetation removal along Queens Avenue and works on the path were delivered by Glen Eira City Council A new cycling lane safety separator has been installed between the path and Queens Avenue where the speed limit has been reduced to 50km/h The Level Crossing Removal Project has also worked with Glen Eira City Council to plant more than 1000 trees in the area Glen Eira is now level crossing free, with all 9 level crossings that were in the local government area now removed. Seven new stations have also been built, alongside new open space and more walking and cycling paths for locals to enjoy. The 2 dangerous and congested level crossings at Neerim and Glen Huntly roads are now gone for good, and the new modern Glen Huntly Station is open making the Frankston Line a step closer to being level crossing free by 2029. Link copiedShareShare resultsBy chief election analyst Antony Green posted Fri at 2:00pmFriday 2 May 2025 at 2:00pmFri 2 May 2025 at 2:00pm Updated 9m ago9 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 11:36am updated 7h ago7 hours agoMon 5 May 2025 at 4:04am | Chisholm is an eastern Melbourne electorate that stretches east-west between Tooronga Road and Dandenong Creek, generally north of Dandenong Road and the Monash Freeway. The electorate covers 73 square kilometres and includes all or parts of Malvern East, Glen Iris, Camberwell, Ashburton, Ashwood, Burwood, Mount Waverley, Glen Waverley and Wheelers Hill. Undergoes major boundary changes in becoming an east-west aligned electorate. Loses areas north of Eley Road to Menzies and south of the Monash Freeway to Hotham. Moves west of Warrigal Road in gaining parts of Camberwell, Glen Iris, Malvern and Ashburton from Higgins and Kooyong. The changes reduce Chisholm's Labor margin from 6.4% to 3.2%. See polling place result map below for detail of the boundary change. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining.) Randall is an architect specialising in accessible design for people with disabilities. He has lived in the Chisholm electorate for nearly a decade. Ong is a primary specialist teacher at an independent school and a former IT professional. McShane lived in remote areas of Australia and was educated by correspondence until nine years of age. She moved to Melbourne at 19, falling in love with the historical buildings, sights and experiences. She has worked as a pharmacy sales agent and was previously the United Australia Party candidate for Flinders at the 2019 Federal election and Monash in 2022. Dr Carina Garland grew up in south-east Melbourne and studied at Monash University. She graduated with an Honours degree in English Literature, before winning a scholarship to undertake a PhD at the University of Sydney where she worked as an academic. Garland was Assistant Secretary of the Victorian Trades Hall Council before being selected as Labor's candidate for Chisholm. Garland won Chisholm easily in 2022 but faces a challenge in 2025 with the redistribution having halved her margin. 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) The leafy Glen Iris, regarded as the geographical center of Melbourne The 3146 postcode offers a perfect blend of suburban charm and connectivity to greater Melbourne It boasts some of the best schools in the city as well as easy access to the central business district Heath Thompson, Director at Projects by Buxton, has sold out several new apartment developments over the years and notes that Glen Iris has long been regarded as one of Melbourne’s top suburbs for families and downsizers "You find that those who move to Glen Iris often stay for generations," Thompson says Thompson emphasizes the beauty of Glen Iris as one of Melbourne's established suburbs tree-lined streets and excellent amenities while also being one of the most connected areas "When you are at that young family stage, there is still great access to the city, whether it be through Glen Iris Station, Gardiner Station or the extensive tram connections on High Street You're in close proximity to the city but can feel completely disconnected on weekends allowing you to immerse yourself in a more family-friendly lifestyle." Thompson says Glen Iris sits in a prime pocket that enables its residents to enjoy several of the neighbouring suburbs "You're on the fringe of Malvern and Armadale to the west, Camberwell to the north, and Ashburton to the east You can take advantage of all the amenities these areas offer." Leaning into the trend of downsizing in the suburb developers in recent years have been gearing their new projects to offer large apartments that can cater for both young and established families Thompson has just one apartment remaining in GALERIE, the newest apartment development in Glen Iris which is slated for completion in the coming months While the majority of buyers have been downsizers several are couples looking to upsize as they plan the next phase of their lives "The building represents everything that Glen Iris is about." The penthouse atop GALERIE set a price record for the suburb in 2023, selling for nearly $4 million to a local couple looking to downsize Thompson believes Glen Iris is an excellent suburb for downsizing due to its proximity to some of Melbourne’s best neighborhoods and the Monash Freeway "There are generally two types of retirees: those who want to travel internationally and can be at the airport in 35 minutes and those with a weekender on the Mornington Peninsula who can be on the freeway in minutes." Downsizers are expected to make up the majority of purchases in the latest apartment development launching in Glen Iris Avery, located next to GALERIE on High Street, comprises just 24 apartments in a boutique low-rise building designed by Alta Architecture a Japanese design philosophy that emphasizes natural simplicity and strength Alvin Xu of Alta Architecture explained “I’ve been exploring the idea of wabi-sabi for years I aimed to create tranquillity within an increasingly busy city and instill calm into every aspect of the design I wanted to sustainably connect nature and gardens to the indoor living spaces." I tried to make a place where I would want to spend time that feels like home as soon as you step inside." The apartments are designed to maximize natural light with floor-to-ceiling windows and winter gardens that serve as versatile balconies for year-round enjoyment A central fireplace adds warmth to the living area High Street has become one of the most popular streets for new developments in Glen Iris. The seven-kilometer stretch is well serviced by trams to and from the city and runs to the bottom of Albert Park to the east to Ashburton and Malvern to the west Downsizers have driven rare Glen Iris townhouse development, Lori Just two of the eight townhouses remain as they approach completion The three-bedroom townhouses have been designed by Megowan Architecture to spark some creative flair into Glen Iris The townhouses are situated on a sloping block which allows for expansive views of the surrounding treescape through large picture windows They feature high ceilings and full-length windows to maximise natural light and provide views of the preserved 100-year-old trees on the site There will be even more local amenity for Glen Iris residents if Time & Place's joint venture with Woolworths is approved at 173 Burke Road, on the border of Malvern East They've scaled back their shop-top housing development plans by Cera Stribley now proposing 64 larger apartments above a full-line Woolworths with incresed setbacks and additional affordable housing options 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 who has represented Australia in inline and ice hockey Former champion inline and ice hockey player Christine Theophilos is hoping to score a $1.95m-$2.145m sale for her Glen Iris house 15-year-old Theophilos played in the Australian senior women’s inline hockey championships Inline hockey is a variant of the sport in which teams play on a hard surface wearing inline skates RELATED: Glen Iris: Knighted beer baron Peter Sinclair serves up house for sale Ex-Tiger Ben Holland lists Glen Iris pad with support from AFL icon Kevin Sheedy Glen Iris home sells for more than $500k above reserve price to a young family at auction Theophilos represented both Victoria and Australia several times including in the national ice hockey squad from 2000 to 2003 she participated in multiple Australian inline championships then represented the nation in Hawaii during 2013 High ceilings and wooden floorboards feature in the house House owner Christine Theophilos (second from the back row third from left) with her teammates at the Melbourne Ice Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League Championships in 2011 The formal dining room connects to the kitchen The double-brick residence opens to a hallway with pressed metal wall detailing and timber floors while the kitchen is fitted with a walk-in pantry and balcony looking out to the backyard planted with vegetable gardens “I do love that area where you’re looking out from the kitchen and beautiful living zone to the garden,” Mr Rombotis said Each of the three bedrooms have woodfire fireplaces Other inclusions are two split-system units rear laneway access and parking for six cars Six separate vegetable gardens in the backyard while the house also has a separate toilet and a laundry The house is close to schools including Caulfield Grammar and parks transport and Chadstone’s not too far away,” Mr Rombotis said “You can have all the doors open and you can’t hear a thing,” he added The home will be auctioned at 2.30pm on October 26 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. two couples have transformed their local wine bar into Central Park Cellars Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime When Glen Iris wine bar Tom Pockett Cellars closed the long-time local couples behind it – Michael and Paula Stephenson and Fiona Doyle and Craig Buffham – have been working to incrementally zhoosh up the experience while keeping it familiar for fellow regulars Central Park Cellars in Glen Iris is evolving into a local destination “We didn’t want to throw it on its head,” says Michael The industrial Burke Road space is now brighter And bringing on Sardinian-born chef Andrea Serreli (ex-Tipico) gave the menu an Italian edge: think charred octopus with ’nduja romesco and handmade gnocchi with slow-cooked duck ragu $20 pasta or risotto deals on Wednesdays and Thursdays but they’re shaking more cocktails than expected The Salted Hen is Central Park Cellars’ take on the spicy marg “People loved the chicken salt on our chips so much we added it to the rim of a cocktail,” says Fiona The Salted Hen is a spicy marg with house-made jalapeno syrup Open Wed 3pm-late; Thu-Sat noon-late; Sun noon-9pm 155 Burke Road, Glen Iris, centralparkcellars.com.au An old Elwood milk bar has been reborn as Dickens Street Grocer a smart food store with outdoor seating for pastries a thoroughfare between St Kilda Botanical Gardens and the beach,” says owner Nicholas Totos Dickens Street Grocer has transformed an old milk bar a few streets from the beach.SuppliedFresh produce dry goods and a well-stocked fridge mean locals can swing by for gourmet basics “Oat lattes seem to be the brew of choice around here,” says Totos “And the first change we made was to install hooks for dogs - everyone seems to have one or two.” The liquor licence process is underway; as the weather warms up one window may become a panini and smoothie hatch; and there are plans to go all-out with window decorations for Halloween and Christmas Dickens Street Grocer in Elwood combines cafe and convenient corner store in one.SuppliedAdvertisementTotos’ family owns Ambient Food Group which includes a wholesale bakery (its bread stocks the shelves here) South Melbourne Market’s Emerald Deli and a number of cafes in city buildings The team is used to serving office workers who want a speedy flat white “I noticed when we were looking around [this] area that I sometimes waited a long time for a coffee We could be doing the quickest coffee in Elwood,” says Totos 48 Dickens Street, Elwood, instagram.com/dickensstreetgrocer Hardware Lane pita palace Miznon is bringing its Israeli street food to a sun-drenched corner on Derby Street It’s the second Melbourne location for the brand, started by Israeli chef Eyal Shani. Born in Tel Aviv in 2011, Miznon then expanded to Paris, Vienna, New York City and, in 2017 Miznon’s second location in Collingwood.Simon SchluterWith more of a neighbourhood feel than its CBD counterpart Miznon Collingwood has a red-brick facade and huge windows all around that open up to the street The menu is mostly familiar because it wouldn’t be Miznon without the golden-crusted baby cauliflower and the abu kamal (“like a lamb kebab in a pita,” says venue manager Nicole Guzman) But there are a few new dishes you’ll only find here “Collingwood’s reputation precedes it,” says head chef Afik Gal “so we’ve added some more vegetarian and vegan options.” One is a sabich featuring oven-baked eggplant either in a pita or on a plate alongside potato Miznon’s only-in-Collingwood plant-based sabich pita.Simon SchluterAnd if you like it hot there’s a mezze plate with three fiery sauces – including house-made harissa – topped with a grilled chilli and pita off-cuts for dipping 54 Derby Street, Collingwood, miznonaustralia.com When Angus Brettingham-Moore opened Essie in an old Malvern music school in 2019 he hadn’t planned for the wine bar to double as a restaurant But he always thought the Station Street strip could do with more dining options opening warmly lit 45-seat Italian diner Lulu less than 100 metres down the road including that of a burnt-orange banquette make Lulu cosier.Arianna Harry Photography“There’s already been a large contingent of diners I know from Essie,” says Brettingham-Moore “It’s lovely to see those guys and their continued support.” The lure? Crowd-pleasing Italian dishes by chef Rob Bramante (ex-Tiamo) Start with fluffy focaccia and freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters with Campari vinaigrette stone-baked pizzas made with a 72-hour-fermented dough (“the mortadella pistachio and buffalo mozzarella is a clear-cut favourite,” says Brettingham-Moore) and spanner-crab linguine with prawn bisque and brandy sauce pistachio and buffalo mozzarella pizza has been an early hit at Lulu.Arianna Harry PhotographyAdvertisementIf you’re partial to a post-meal coffee hit you can get it in a few different forms: in a big slab of tiramisu curated by local interior designer Alexandra Cerny A statement steel-topped bar was made for casual drop-in wines 11 Station Street, Malvern, lulumalvern.com Lygon Street favourite gets a new chef, and a hot new ‘mind-bending’ chilli oil dessertAlways a place that showcases Melbourne dining, Etta has been reinvigorated by a new chef bringing Asian-influenced flavours to the fore. What’s the dealio with Elio’s? Everything you need to know about Flinders Lane’s new bistroElio’s Place has you covered all day, every day – from “scrambled pancakes” for brekkie to a full Euro-style menu into the evenings. Second to naan: Which of this longstanding Indian restaurant’s stuffed breads is best?The two tandoor-cooked breads are so good, and so different, that it’s impossible to decide which one is better. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox and Glen Iris Under 13’s coach & former Hawthorn player Paul Cooper & his assistants have an idea that would allow there Under 13 players to experience Footy & life from a different perspective and what was once a “wouldn’t it be great if” idea has now turned into the Papunya Foundation with its core focus to ‘Connect Communities through Football’ Each year since 2013 (excluding COVID effected seasons) a group Papunya children & adults come & experience Melbourne for 5 days with a group of Glen Iris players & their parents then returning the Favour by spending 5 days in Papunya Papunya Foundation Founder Paul Cooper said that he & some of his assistant coaches wanted to take the players somewhere that was different to what they were used to in the Inner-City Suburbs of Glen Iris “We landed on a town called Papunya in the Northern Territory It’s the furthest point from any coastline in Australia which has earnt it the nickname ‘The pole of inaccessibility’ Joining the Papunya players on this year’s trip is Aben Sandy who was part of the very first trip way back in 2013 spoke about how excited the kids were about this trip to Melbourne He said that when they were arriving in Melbourne via plane they couldn’t contain their excitement and were looking at out the windows to see the bright lights of our city He also said that the kids were blown away by the MCG and its size after attending the Round 16 Geelong vs Essendon match which saw nearly eighty thousand spectators Sandy is also the local Police Officer for the Papunya community a job he took up after completing his schooling in Darwin where he was offered plenty of job opportunities but ultimately decided to return home to help mentor & nurture the younger generation through the power of Footy & the role it plays amongst their community We asked Papunya Foundation Founder Paul Cooper if back in 2013 he envisioned the program being as big & successful as it is today Cooper responded by saying “We didn’t know what to expect when we first went out there given how different things are up there compared to Melbourne It has definitely grown beyond what we expected it to be back in 2013 though Through our relationships we have built an enormous amount of trust which makes things so much easier We will continue to build upon the foundations that have been established which will organically see it continue to grow into something bigger” The Glen Iris Junior Football Club has also just completed its return trip up to Papunya this year which saw fourteen boys & girls from their Under 13 teams head up there to experience life & footy in the Papunya community Keep an eye out across our socials & website for a story around their trip experience to Papunya in the coming weeks The Papunya Foundation in conjunction with the Glen Iris Junior Football Club continues to showcase the fantastic work our YJFL clubs are doing to educate & support our participants in gaining an understanding of how powerful sport & in particular AFL can be as it brings people together regardless of the community you are from If you or your club would like to find out more about the Papunya Foundation and how they got things started, then please contact Paul Cooper on 0417 317 633. To find out more about the Papunya Foundation, visit their website www.pupunyafoundation.org This is probably not the page you’re looking for Suburban Rail Loop will shape our city and state for future generations ensuring Melbourne remains one of the world’s most liveable cities the 90km Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) will link every major rail line from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line universities and hospitals for all Victorians SRL East will connect our growing health retail and employment precincts in Melbourne’s east and south east between Cheltenham and Box Hill enable more direct journeys for regional Victorians and enhance walking The SRL East station at Glen Waverley will make it easier for people to access retail as well as travel to Melbourne's other middle suburbs The new station platform will sit around 17m below ground with a single station entrance oriented towards Coleman Parade and the existing Glen Waverley Station The 2-level underground station will include a concourse level and an island platform below with escalators and lifts for passengers Ticketing and customer facilities will also be located on the concourse level A new station plaza opposite Coleman Parade will enable passengers to easily connect with bus services and other surface transport options There will also be accessible pick up and drop off areas taxi bays and undercover bicycle parking located nearby New pedestrian laneways and cycling paths will make it easier to move around and access Kingsway and the Glen Waverley Activity Centre Above ground buildings at the station will accommodate bicycle parking and potential retail tenancies They will also house essential rail operations and systems equipment including emergency and safety infrastructure These 2 to 3 level buildings will consist of: About 7000 passengers are projected to use the SRL station at Glen Waverley daily when trains start running in 2035 with about 900 people interchanging with Glen Waverley Line services SRL East will deliver more jobs closer to where people live Employment in Glen Waverley is set to more than double to 25,000 jobs as a result of SRL East and SRL North Up to 8,000 direct local jobs will be created during construction of SRL East and it will support many more across the economy Trains will run every six minutes in the peak increasing with demand to around every two minutes Travel time between stations will be around every 3 to 4 minutes with a journey between Glen Waverley and Cheltenham taking around 15 minutes SRL East will build on the qualities and characteristics of the neighbourhoods surrounding stations with new and enhanced recreation spaces as well as improved walking and cycling paths to cater for our growing suburbs Delivering faster and more reliable public transport for Melbourne and regional Victoria SRL East will generate around 70,000 daily trips creating a 47% shift away from private vehicle use and easing road congestion Construction works for the SRL station at Glen Waverley will be carefully staged to ensure safety and minimise disruption to the community Construction stages and activities include: Construction of the SRL station at Glen Waverley will be completed in stages and is expected to take approximately 6 years Disruption at surface level is expected to be shorter than the overall construction time consisting of an approximate 1.6km area around the new stations As with other major infrastructure projects surrounding communities may experience some impacts during construction Works will be carefully managed to minimise traffic and transport disruptions to ensure people can still get where they need to go on Melbourne's road and public transport networks The following traffic and transport impacts are anticipated in Glen Waverley: A range of measures will minimise and manage impacts on businesses and residents similar to what has been done successfully for other recent major infrastructure projects in Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop Authority has prepared Business and Residential Support Guidelines which include specific measures to support businesses and residents who may be impacted during the construction of SRL East Suburban Rail Loop Authority has engaged more than 20,000 people via online and face to face consultation activities Your feedback is important to planning and developing Suburban Rail Loop and will contribute to making areas around SRL East stations even better places to live we’ve found a unique opportunity to build a home within an established and highly sought-after area in one of Perth’s inner southern suburbs Located in Jandakot, Glen Iris Estate is a thoughtfully designed community offering generous 600sqm+ blocks in a leafy, peaceful setting, suited to all lifestyles, from young couples to downsizers – check out the masterplan here you’re only within 15-20 minutes of popular coastal hangs like Coogee Beach with easy access to public transport and major road networks connecting all With a focus on creating a connected community Glen Iris Estate features generous-sized blocks and local shops and cafes to cater to all ages and lifestyles Residents will enjoy easy access to everything they need and Coogee Beach just a short drive away and for those relying on public transport As part of Glen Iris Estate’s vision for fostering a vibrant a Display Village is set to open in late 2025 to showcase the latest in modern home designs from Perth’s best-known quality home builders The Glen Iris Estate master plan has been thoughtfully designed to create a seamless integration of natural beauty with modern conveniences Families can look forward to the estate’s nature play areas which offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities while fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the walking trails and fitness stations designed to promote a healthy lifestyle residents will enjoy leafy streetscapes and walks to the parks with major shopping centres and quality schools just a short drive away With Stage 1 complete and Stages 2 and 3 expected to be complete in January 2025 now is the perfect time to secure your dream homesite in Glen Iris Estate the estate offers a range of lot sizes to suit your needs Glen Iris Estate represents a thoughtful balance of location, lifestyle, and community – find out more and register your interest at glenirisestate.com.au This article is sponsored by Glen Iris Estate and endorsed by us. Please see our Editorial Policy for more info In March this year, after 14 years in business, Glen Iris brewery Deeds entered voluntary administration founders Patrick Alé and Dave Milstein closed the taproom and brewing operations they’ve found a way to keep the Deeds taproom and its brewing operations running until February 2025 Deeds and its creditors have put in place a deed of company arrangement This arrangement provides a moratorium period where the company is not required to repay debts and allows a company to restructure with the goal of providing the maximum return to its creditors “We were basically going down the path of liquidation that wouldn’t have been an ideal scenario for paying back any of our debts or staff entitlements,” Alé tells Broadsheet “The staff would have had to go down the path of getting their entitlements through a government body which would have been massive delays – it could be six months to a year – so we decided we would get the administrators out of the building.” New brewers are on board and the team plans to make limited-edition brews including naturally fermented sour beers and a cherry chocolate stout reminiscent of a black forest cake Alé says the chances of the business staying open past February are extremely low “Something out of left field would have to happen for anything to change on that part,” he says “I feel so much better doing it this way than letting liquidators cut it all up and rip it up.” deedsbrewing.com.au Boom to Bust: Why Are So Many Australian Craft Breweries Struggling Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time An independent school in Melbourne’s inner southeast has confirmed one of its students was approached by an adult on Wednesday afternoon deputy principal Meg Adem said the incident occurred at the corner of Albion Road and High Street in Glen Iris at a stop on the school bus route a few kilometres away from the main campuses Caulfield Grammar is one of Melbourne’s biggest private schools.Credit: Joe Armao “The incident involved a student who was approached by a driver in a black vehicle as they were travelling to school,” she said We have met with and supported the student involved and their family and the matter has been referred to police It is a timely reminder to have proactive conversations with students about how they respond to unexpected encounters.” said in a separate message to parents that all classes had conversations about “unexpected encounters with adults” “Classes talked about being vigilant when catching public transport walking to and from school and to always travel in groups,” she wrote also thanking the parent who shared information about the incident “(It was) very unnerving but the student was outstanding in how they handled it as were the parents and police once notified,” said principal Ashleigh Martin Victoria Police were contacted for comment Get the day’s breaking news, entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy. Sign up to receive our Evening Edition newsletter. An independent school in Melbourne\\u2019s inner southeast has confirmed one of its students was approached by an adult on Wednesday afternoon, referring the incident to police. In a statement to the school community, deputy principal Meg Adem said the incident occurred at the corner of Albion Road and High Street in Glen Iris, at a stop on the school bus route a few kilometres away from the main campuses. \\u201CThe incident involved a student who was approached by a driver in a black vehicle as they were travelling to school,\\u201D she said. \\u201CThe student refused. We have met with and supported the student involved and their family, and the matter has been referred to police. It is a timely reminder to have proactive conversations with students, and our children, about how they respond to unexpected encounters.\\u201D Prue-Ellen Petsinis, head of the school\\u2019s Malvern campus, said in a separate message to parents that all classes had conversations about \\u201Cunexpected encounters with adults\\u201D. \\u201CClasses talked about being vigilant when catching public transport, walking to and from school and to always travel in groups,\\u201D she wrote, also thanking the parent who shared information about the incident. \\u201C(It was) very unnerving but the student was outstanding in how they handled it, as were the parents and police once notified,\\u201D said principal Ashleigh Martin. Victoria Police were contacted for comment. Get the day\\u2019s breaking news, entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy. • Holiday cookie boxes are here and two of our favourites come from Raymond Tan’s CBD bakery Raya and April Yoonhee Bae and Seonghee Bae’s pastry shop The Flour Raya’s playful packaging riffs on beauty and wellness packaging and includes matcha Pocky sticks The Flour’s tins are filled with nine biscuits including Davidson’s plum shortbread and star-shaped gingerbread There’re izakaya snacks as well as $25 Wagyu steak nights on Wednesdays katsu on Thursdays and a selection of snacks for $25 per person on Sundays • Reynold Poernomo’s CBD dessert shop Koi has just launched its chef’s table dessert degustation Koi Studio Three plated desserts will be served alongside three mocktails for $115 per person • Broadsheet reinvents the restaurant guide with The Hot List • First look: Mischa Tropp reinvigorates Southbank with Kolkata Cricket Club • First look: the Soi 28 team ditch boat noodles for Southern Thai dishes at brand new restaurant R.Harn • Mildura winemaking royalty turn skin-contact vino into an artform with MDI • Coming soon: Izakaya Den enters a new era • Ten of the best Christmas hams to order in Melbourne • Melbourne’s Falastini food truck was stolen this week • New York’s been missing an Aussie pub for five years – but the drought’s almost over thanks to a group of hospo vets and Aussie celebs (20 November – the tables in this post have been updated taking account of the final boundaries and incorporating split and merged SA1s The complex way that final descriptions are released has made it difficult for me to update the transfers listed in the table but the margins have been updated.) (Updated Friday 6 September with maps and more details on Chisholm Estimated margins for Independent contests will be added later today..) On Thursday 5 September the Redistribution Committee for Victoria released the fin al version of the state’s new Federal electoral boundaries Draft boundaries were released in May and opened for public comment This final version will be formally gazetted later this month and used for the first time at next year’s Federal election The redistribution has taken place to decrease the number of Victorian federal divisions from 39 to 38 The final boundaries have confirmed the abolition of the Labor seat of seat of Higgins in inner-eastern Melbourne Today’s release has included a string of minor adjustments to the draft boundaries The release does not include the datafiles that permit new margins to be calculated I won’t update the margins shown inside this post until the datafiles are released Re-calculating margins is a complex task of processing AEC polling place data files on where people voted in 2022 and comparing them with Bureau of Statistics files listing the low level SA1 (Statistical Area 1) composition of new electorates Complicating the process is a re-numbering of many SA1s between the 2016 and 2021 Censuses The 2022 AEC files used the old SA1 identifiers and the new electorate files use the new SA1 identifier This has required a lot of fiddling with data to resolve inconsistencies between SA1 identifiers In my analysis of the draft boundaries in May I had to manually resolve these problems I’ve managed to code the corrections this time though there are still a few inconsistencies that can’t be resolved by me A number of the margins in this post have altered since May using the better correction method The AEC will eventually release their own versions of new margins in the new year and they have a lot more resources than me to resolve SA1 inconsistencies and splits What this post does not yet do is take into account the adjustments in the final release of boundaries I can’t do these calculations until the AEC release the maps and data files I have also not added estimated margins for a couple of Independent seats That requires some manual re-calculations that I will do later today Note: By-election line takes account of Labor winning Aston from the Liberal Party at an April 2023 by-election Table does not take account of the decision by Monash MHR Russell Broadbent to resign from the Liberal Party and become an Independent including the underlying Labor-Coalition nature of Independent and Greens held seat the changes in two-party preferred holdings are – The main political implications of the changes are – None of the estimates in this post take account of the changes announced with the release of the final boundaries I do not believe that any of the final changes have much impact on marginal seats The reduction in Bruce’s margin is down to the addition of aroundf 15,000 voters from La Trobe This area voted only 38.1% Labor at the 2022 election though the Liberal vote may have been boosted by the significant personal vote of Liberal MP Jason Wood Undergoes major boundary changes in becoming an east-west aligned electorate Loses areas north of Eley Road to Menzies and south of the Monash Freeway to Hotham Moves west of Warrigal Road in gaining parts of Camberwell Malvern and Ashburton from Higgins and Kooyong The areas that remain in Chisholm recrded a Labor 2PP% of 55.6% in 2022 The areas added from Higgins recorded 49.6% the areas transferred to Deakin and Hotham voted 56.5% and the 18,500 voters moved to Menzies voted 60.3% Labor Taken together these reduce the Labor margin from 6.4% to 3.2% The new boundaries in the map below have not been corrected for the minor changes made at the final stage of the redistribution The map will be corrected when my ABC election guide is published A final boundaries can also be found on the AEC website In the south loses around 10,000 voters between Canterbury Road and Dandenong Creek to Aston Gains around 20,000 voters in an arc from Blackburn North to Ringwood North from Menzies and a small part of Burwood east from Chisholm This make an already marginal Liberal seat even more marginal and parts of Moorabbin and Highett from Isaacs The areas added increase the Labor and Green vote in Goldstein If you calculate a notional Independent vote for Daniel based on the ratio of Labor and Green House and Senate vote in Goldstein then the estimated margin after preferences for Daniel versus the Liberal Party increases from 2.9% to 3.1% Parts of Higgins have been transferred to five other electorates The proportion of voters transferred and the two-party preferred in each area is – The areas transferred to Isaacs voted 66.9% Labor in 2022 while the replacement areas from Chisholm and Higgins voted only 56.5% which explains the decline in the Labor margin The Labor margin for Isaacs is boosted by the inclusion of 28,000 voters in areas where Labor’s 2PP% in 2022 was 66.9% The areas transferred to Chisholm were stronger for Monique Ryan recording 53.5% of the two-candidate preferred vote The areas transferred to Menzies were weaker at 52.4% while the areas remaining in Kooyong voted Ryan 53.0% 2CP The areas transferred to Kooyong from Higgins were the strongest part of the electorate for the Liberal Party and weaker for Labor and the Greens The area was of course not contested by Ryan which means it is difficult to estimate an Independent margin for the re-drawn Kooyong the method I’ve used is to apply a ratio of Kooyong House to Senate Labor and Green vote to reduce the Labor and Green vote transferred from Higgins and instead allocate it as possible first preference votes for Ryan I estimate that Ryan’s margin for the new Kooyong is reduced to 1.8% at the next election she may also take some votes from the Liberal Party but it would be guesswork to create a desertion factor for Liberal support in the area transferred from Higgins In the north loses Clifton Hill to Cooper and Brunswick East Crosses the Yarra to take in South Yarra and Prahran from Macnamara and Higgins The Green margin declines versus Labor because strong Green voting areas in the north of the old Melbourne have been replaced by parts of Higgins where the Liberal vote was higher in 2022 On primary votes the Green vote slips from 49.6% to 44.7% and the Liberal vote rises from 15.2% to 19.6% It is possible that with Adam Bandt as the candidate and a less intense local campiagn by Labor in areas previously in Higgins North Warrandyte to Jagajaga and around 20,000 voters between Blackburn North and Ringwood North to Deakin Into the electorate from Kooying and Chisholm come 32,000 voters in Balwyn North The changes are enough to turn this marginal Liberal seat into a notional Labor seat It is the addition of voters from Chisholm that is the main cause of Menzies flipping party At the 2022 election the area recorded a Labor two-party preferred of 60.3% losing around 9,000 northern voters mainly in parts of Glenroy and Oak Park to Maribyrnong while gaining around 20,000 southern voters in parts of Brunswick East Carlton North and Fitzroy North from Melbourne Wills voted 58.6% Labor two-candidate preferred in 2022 The areas that have been transferred to Maribyrnong voted 65.1% Labor the areas that remain in Wills voted 58.0% Labor but the areas added from Melbourne recorded a Green majority in 2022 Labor’s vote afer preferences only 37.2% It this this shift that cuts the Labor margin from 8.6% to 4.6% Neve | Powered by WordPress Another community kindergarten in Melbourne’s inner south-east is facing closure with its institutional landlord – one of Australia’s biggest churches – eying a sale of the valuable site to developers which has been on St Andrews Lane in Glen Iris for 80 years has been given notice by the Uniting Church to vacate by the end of 2025 which faces closure at the end of next year.Credit: Joe Armao The religious institution has flagged its intention to sell the land at the market rate The closure of Gardiner would worsen the shortage of childcare places in Glen Iris and Malvern which says it is “very concerned” about access to early childhood education for families in the area The council has joined parents and workers at the kinder in pleading with the church’s Victorian and Tasmanian synod to reconsider the sale But the institution appears determined to dispose of the property It told The Sunday Age that a sale has been flagged since 2018 and that the synod had made efforts to minimise disruption to the children at Gardiner The Uniting Church said it had made efforts to minimise disruption to the children at Gardiner.Credit: Joe Armao A church spokesperson said Uniting would be willing to sell the site to the preschool at “market value” Another nearby community-sector kinder, The Windsor Community Children’s Centre, faces a similar fate is also looking to clear the site of its present occupants at the end of next year and sell it off to developers The position at Windsor starkly illustrates the economic challenge facing non-profit kindergartens in Melbourne’s inner suburbs where soaring land values threaten to price out community-sector occupants The Windsor property is valued by Stonnington at less than $3.5 million But as a vacant and rezoned development site the land could be worth nearly four times that amount – up to $13.8 million Stonnington has expressed an interest in buying the site at its present value to keep the kinder in place but officials at the cash-strapped local authority advised its councillors on Monday that it is “difficult to make the argument” to the university for a sale at the lower price Stonnington resolved on Monday to ask the state government for financial help to acquire the property and keep the centre open A spokesperson for Swinburne said on Friday that it had heard nothing yet from the council No valuations are available for the Gardiner site and the Uniting Church would not disclose what it considered “market value” for the land “We have worked with the preschool to ensure that children presently in three-year-old kindergarten may complete their four-year-old program in 2025 and have explained the reasoning behind the site not being available for the preschool’s use unless it was to be acquired at market value by the preschool or another purchaser willing to continue the arrangement,” a spokesperson for the church said “The Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania understands the concerns but after an extended period of advance notice of our need to dispose of the site there is no further tenancy possible after the end of 2025.” A campaign by Windsor Community Children’s Centre parents – lobbying state and federal governments and persuading Stonnington to help oppose Swinburne’s rezoning application – is under way and now the Gardiner centre’s community is also beginning to mobilise said eviction from the St Andrews Place property would mean the end of the 80-year-old service then the kinder will have to shut its doors forever,” Saliba said which worked around her son Theodore’s cancer treatment to deliver his kinder program this year “Gardiner treats their kids and parents like family “If Gardiner ceases to exist it will leave a gaping hole in the community and impact families across the region.” The kinder faces closure at the end of 2025.Credit: Joe Armao A Stonnington spokesperson said the council was working to try to save Gardiner “Gardiner Preschool has been part of the local community for 80 years,” they said “Council wrote to The Uniting Church in May asking it to reconsider its intention to sell the property on which Gardiner Preschool is located “The council is committed to investigating ways to keep Gardiner Preschool at its current location.” The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here Another community kindergarten in Melbourne\\u2019s inner south-east is facing closure with its institutional landlord \\u2013 one of Australia\\u2019s biggest churches \\u2013 eying a sale of the valuable site to developers which says it is \\u201Cvery concerned\\u201D about access to early childhood education for families in the area The council has joined parents and workers at the kinder in pleading with the church\\u2019s Victorian and Tasmanian synod to reconsider the sale A church spokesperson said Uniting would be willing to sell the site to the preschool at \\u201Cmarket value\\u201D The Windsor Community Children\\u2019s Centre The position at Windsor starkly illustrates the economic challenge facing non-profit kindergartens in Melbourne\\u2019s inner suburbs the land could be worth nearly four times that amount \\u2013 up to $13.8 million but officials at the cash-strapped local authority advised its councillors on Monday that it is \\u201Cdifficult to make the argument\\u201D to the university for a sale at the lower price No valuations are available for the Gardiner site and the Uniting Church would not disclose what it considered \\u201Cmarket value\\u201D for the land \\u201CWe have worked with the preschool to ensure that children presently in three-year-old kindergarten may complete their four-year-old program in 2025 and have explained the reasoning behind the site not being available for the preschool\\u2019s use unless it was to be acquired at market value by the preschool or another purchaser willing to continue the arrangement,\\u201D a spokesperson for the church said \\u201CThe Uniting Church in Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania understands the concerns there is no further tenancy possible after the end of 2025.\\u201D A campaign by Windsor Community Children\\u2019s Centre parents \\u2013 lobbying state and federal governments and persuading Stonnington to help oppose Swinburne\\u2019s rezoning application \\u2013 is under way and now the Gardiner centre\\u2019s community is also beginning to mobilise \\u201CIf we can\\u2019t get the church to reconsider then the kinder will have to shut its doors forever,\\u201D Saliba said which worked around her son Theodore\\u2019s cancer treatment to deliver his kinder program this year \\u201CGardiner treats their kids and parents like family \\u201CIf Gardiner ceases to exist it will leave a gaping hole in the community and impact families across the region.\\u201D \\u201CGardiner Preschool has been part of the local community for 80 years,\\u201D they said \\u201CCouncil wrote to The Uniting Church in May \\u201CThe council is committed to investigating ways to keep Gardiner Preschool at its current location.\\u201D The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Woolworths has won permission to replace a prominent south east Melbourne office with a supermarket and five storeys of apartments (artist’s impression The permitted plan, with 60 dwellings, replaces another, containing 90 residences, proposed later that year rejected by the Glen Eira council (twice) then the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal – the latter in May This pocket of Glen Iris is c12 kilometres from the CBD The Woolworths/Time & Place project is penned by Cera Stribley (story continues below) will have a six-bay Direct to Boot facility “Our partnership with Cera Stribley is one that we are particularly proud of,” Time & Place founder and director “[Glen Iris] marks our second collaboration following our very successful Victoria Hill…project in neighbouring Camberwell,” he added The Burke Rd proposal was one of several approved by planning minister Sonya Kilkenny this week In another, Lendlease was permitted to build three more apartment buildings seeing out its Collins Wharf project in Docklands 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 The state government will expand its activity centre housing program and has identified another 25 precincts for denser development around railway stations These new compact communities will result in a switch towards more public and active transport use and will deliver convenient and stress-free bike networks in and through the redeveloped neighbourhoods The centres are along what the government describes as “train and tram zones” Another 25 zones will be announced later this year These are in addition to the first 10 activity centres previously announced and the parallel developments to emerge around the new suburban rail loop station precincts The government says that consultation on the first 10 centres has revealed strong support for the clustering of the developments around public transport nodes Although some local councils have expressed shock at the pace of the move and focus on increased density around stations the thrust of the policy dates back to Plan Melbourne in 2013 These plans have been updated and revised five times since including the explicit 2017 Plan Melbourne update and subsequent heavy investment in rail and tram upgrades Seven centres are connected to the new Metro Tunnel – Carnegie There are six centres along the Belgrave/Lilydale line (and the existing Camberwell and Ringwood activity centres): Hawthorn On the Frankston line four centres are located at Toorak On the Sandringham line four centres are located at North Brighton On the Glen Waverley line centres are at Tooronga Station and Darling Station plus a combined centre covering both Gardiner and Glen Iris stations Toorak Village is a built-up area along the Route 58 tram are classified as smaller “neighbourhood activity centres” to plan for more modest growth The statement by Premier Jacinta Allen says that overall the vision for train and tram zones is for taller buildings in the immediate station cores scaled height limits and more low-rise apartments and townhouses alongside existing houses in the surrounding walkable catchments the rights of residents to have their say and appeal will not change through this program Heritage and landscape overlays will remain and design will be undertaken in consultation with locals Media coverage of the proposals have overlooked some of the key issues that will be well known to active and public transport advocates Because the new housing will be built where public transport is highly attractive it will require few car spaces (and more bike parking) and will be appreciably cheaper to build The neighbourhoods will be built according to movement and place policies with attractive low-traffic streets and plenty of opportunities for taking a bike trip or walking Residents will not have to drive hours every day for work and congestion will be reduced for those who must drive And with all the extra physical activity opportunities combined with much less sedentary time spent driving And while some councils might resent having their precious power to block denser living curtailed they are none-the-less licking their lips at the prospect of the increased rate revenue from all these new properties that will be springing up in their municipalities Become a Member and help fund our advocacy work Or become our friend and subscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter The Great Victorian Bike Ride is set to return in 2025 on 24–28 November offering an exciting new format while keeping the spirit of this beloved event alive Bicycle Network Memberships offer benefits to all kinds of riders The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point we launched our Affiliate Membership program specially designed for cycling groups and clubs Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry LK Property Group is approaching the sell-out of its Glen Iris townhouse development, Lori Lori has only two of its eight three-bedroom townhouses left driven by demand predominantly from local buyers LK Property Group, led by billionaire property developer and NBL owner Larry Kestelman, has partnered with award-winning architectural practice Megowan for the design of Lori The units feature high ceilings and full-length windows to maximise natural light and provide views of the preserved 100-year-old trees on the site Each townhouse includes three bedrooms across two levels and a secure The garage can accommodate and charge two cars or be used for business emphasising a more renewable path and reduced environmental footprint for residents The construction of Lori by builder Immerse Constructions is well underway and is expected to be completed later this year with move-in dates projected before Christmas 2024 Read more: Family friendly and surrounded by nature: Lori's supreme location in Glen Iris Downsizers and rightsizers have dominated the new and off the plan apartment market in 2024 are the least impacted by the continued high interest rates compared to a first home buyer or investor positioning them as a key target for developers Most of the new apartment developments that have come to the market in 2024 have been large apartments that suit the size and budgets of a downsizer Many downsizers have built significant equity in their family homes over the years and are now looking to move into more manageable living spaces But where are downsizers and rightsizers looking to buy In this article, we've looked at the most popular suburbs in Melbourne for both buyer demographics highlighting some of the most popular developments in those areas The leafy Glen Iris, regarded as the geographical centre of Melbourne which makes it an ideal suburb to be developing for downsizers The 3146 postcode offers a perfect blend of suburban charm and connectivity to greater Melbourne Heath Thompson, Director at Projects by Buxton, has sold out several new apartment developments over the years and notes that Glen Iris has long been regarded as one of Melbourne’s top suburbs for families and downsizers "You find that those who move to Glen Iris often stay for generations," Thompson says Thompson has just one apartment remaining in GALERIE which will be welcoming buyers in the coming months Downsizers have driven the majority of the sales of the 29 apartments Equally popular over 2024 has been Lori, which brings a different lens of downsizing to Glen Iris Offering low maintenance townhouses which are due to complete in March 2025, only two homes remain for sale in the development by billionaire Larry Kestelman's LK Property Group The three-bedroom townhouses have been designed by Megowan Architecture and feature high ceilings and full-length windows to maximise natural light and provide views of the preserved 100-year-old trees on the site The most recently launched new apartment development for downsizers in Glen Iris is Avery, just 24 apartments next door to GALERIE on High Street Alta Architecture a Japanese design philosophy that emphasises natural simplicity and strength Alvin Xu from Alta said the aim was to create tranquillity within the busy city environment integrating natural elements and gardens into indoor living spaces to foster a sense of calm Demand for downsizers is expected to continue into 2025, particularly when Time & Place launch their mixed-use project with Woolworths that will see 60 two and three-bedroom apartments developed on Burke Road Brighton has long been one of Melbourne's bluechip suburbs with house prices among the highest in the city It's another suburb that those who have lived in Brighton for most of their life It is also a suburb for the aspirational buyer in the new apartment market The buyer who can't afford a house in the affluent suburb "Brighton offers one of the best lifestyle offerings in Melbourne," developer Adam Sloane said Sloane is currently developing 111 Carpenter just seven townhouses near Brighton Station and some feature a master bedroom on the third level which overlooks neighbouring rooftops Each townhouse has either three or four bedrooms across two of three levels. The open plan living area opens through bifold doors to private landscaped gardens by John Patrick Landscape Architects "I knew 111 Carpenter was a fantastic central site for a townhouse project based on the tree-lined streets schools and transport which are all at your door," Sloane added "It is the ideal spot to base your family and explore all that Bayside has to offer." Golden Age will try and tap into the more luxury townhouse market in the new year when it launches its high-end development on the former site of Xavier junior school They have plans approved for 84 new homes across the 3.3-hectare site at 47 South Road The north-east Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe has been starved of new apartments in recent years Only a quarter of dwellings are apartments Alternative investment managers Salter Brothers saw a gap in the market and is currently delivering Candela, strategically located at the entrance of Ivanhoe Village and near to all the community has to offer The neighbourhood has a WalkScore of 90 out of 100 ideal for young families and downsizers with access to parks Candela will comprise just 62 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments designed by John Demos Architects In addition to enjoying all the surrounding neighbourhood has to offer, Candela Ivanhoe also includes communal spaces such as multiple outdoor seating and dining opportunities amid landscaping Much like Brighton in 2024, new apartment supply in Hampton and its neighbouring Hampton East has been geared toward larger-scale apartments Despite Hampton East's population rising above 5,000 from the 2016 census to the most recently collected census in 2021 the percentage share of apartments declined Chad Arbid Projects Director Chad Arbid said it's no wonder Channel 9 chose Charming St in Hampton East to film The Block in 2023 "Hampton East is an affordable Bayside suburb known for parks golf courses and medical centres - all within easy reach," Arbid says Arbid is marketing Casa Tranquila by Marcopolo Property just around the corner from the five Block houses which sold for suburb record prices last year one street back from the South Road thoroughfare comprises one Wickton was another developer focusing on downsizers and rightsizers at Linacre Rise a consdieration a lot of downsizers have when buying 15 two-bedroom apartments and 12 three-bedroom apartments Elsternwick hasn't typicallly procued apartments that cater for downsizers or rightsizers. Not until design-driven developer Milieu revealed Elsternwick Gardens its garden community next door to the landmark Rippon Lea Estate Milieu leaned into the fact the site no Gordon Street shares the boundary with the heritage-listed gardens that surround the 1880s-built mansion, with a private, secure gate that only future residents of Elsternwick Gardens can access The precinct will also include amenities such as health and wellness facilities car washing facilities and hobby workshops Milieu Managing Director Michael McCormack said Elsternwick Gardens is a once-in-a-generation opportunity Also seeing interest from rightsizers and downsizers is the larger apartments at EVA, suited to those who want to be in the heart of the village just 130 metres road from Elsternwick Station The large three-bedroom apartments, not common in the local area, are some of the largest Elsternwick has seen The completed development by builder-developer Pitard Group was completed in 2023 Diversified property developer Time & Place, in partnership with Woolworths Group, has been given the green light by the Victorian State Government for its $150 million mixed-use development in Glen Iris Designed by award-winning architects Cera Stribley the five-level project at 173 Burke Road will feature 60 apartments including affordable homes - targeted at downsizers young and multi-generational families - alongside a full-line Woolworths The planning approval follows engagement over many years with the local community, the City of Stonnington local character and traffic and car park management This project will target a 5-star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia for the residential aspect showcasing a commitment to sustainability that reduces carbon emissions while also reducing costs for future homeowners and business tenants The development's ground floor will feature a brand-new Woolworths supermarket, designed to provide a convenient, fresh retail offer for the local Glen Iris community including a six-bay Direct to Boot facility Time & Place Founder and Director, Tim Price, says one of the primary focuses with the project has been addressing the need for diversification in housing typologies of Glen Iris "This project aims to meet the evolving needs of the community and enhance the overall vibrancy of the area," Price says "Our commitment is to enrich the suburb’s housing landscape and ensure it remains a dynamic and accessible place to live. This approach is informed by our observations of the positive impact that our Victoria Hill project has had in Camberwell emphasising the importance of varied housing solutions to support a diverse and thriving community." The troubled brewer’s base of operations in Melbourne’s east has been put on the market less than two months after the business was shut down The 2602sqm property at 4 Paran Place, Glen Iris is spread across two titles and includes a recently refurbished two-level industrial complex Having operated as both a commercial brewery and hospitality venue the property features a 250-patron licensed bar ground level parking facilities and loading docks It’s located next to both Glen Iris train station and the Monash Freeway and around the corner from the suburb’s main shopping strip The 2602sqm property includes a renovated two-level industrial complex that has operated as a commercial brewery and hospitality venue Offered for sale by expression of interest with a price guide of $12 million the listing describes the property as an “outstanding opportunity catering to diverse strategies be it hospitality Selling agent Chris Chartres of Lemon Baxter, who is handling the sale with Walter Occhiuto of Dawkins Occhiuto said it was rare to find a large warehouse in that area let alone one that already had a hospitality fit-out “To find a warehouse like that in Glen Iris is unique in itself,” he said “A lot of the hard work has been done by the previous occupier with a huge amount of money spent transforming it into what it is today.” The site is located in a pocket of industrial properties adjacent to Glen Iris train station Deeds acquired the site in 2015 and undertook a major overhaul of the former automotive workshop in 2018 which included restoration works and setting up the brewery The award-winning brewery’s co-founder Patrick Alé said in a post on Deeds’ website at the time that the brewery was built off the success of drinks distribution business Red Island which he started with co-founder David Milstein in 2003 The business acquired and later sold the rights to distribute Rekorderlig cider in Australia funding the establishment of the Glen Iris base “Most of the builders we knew and who we took through the building thought that we were crazy,” Mr Alé said “In their opinion the building was too far gone – they recommended we demolish it and turn it into a high rise “We saw a unique space in the eastern suburbs of inner Melbourne complete with sawtooth roof and heritage features.” The brewery includes a high-end fit-out including a 250-patron bar and commercial kitchen Mr Chartres said the property had already attracted interest from other brewers and while it was being sold without the brewing equipment that is still onsite there was the opportunity for the buyer to separately purchase the customised setup but that would be a separate discussion,” he said Deeds announced the decision to wind up the business in May after entering voluntary administration in March a challenging sales environment and lingering tax debt since the pandemic as contributing factors These issues have plagued the craft beer industry recently, leading to more than a dozen independent brewers going into administration over the past few years. While the brewing equipment isn’t offered as part of the sale, it can be purchased separately. Picture: realcommercial.com.au/buy Mr Alé and Mr Milstein said in a joint statement in March that a change of tune by the Australian Tax Office regarding their tax debt prompted the decision to put the business into administration. “The ATO had previously been ok to let us pay when we could, but in the last 12 months they have changed their approach.” “We’ve asked the ATO for a payment plan numerous times, and have been rejected each time.” “We simply wanted more time so we would not have to put massive strain [on] our business during very difficult market conditions.” The vast industrial site has a range of potential uses, subject to approval. Picture: realcommercial.com.au/buy After a search for a buyer or investor to keep the brewery going didn’t come to fruition, Deeds released a statement on social media in May announcing the decision to wind up operations. “Our hearts are broken,” the statement said. “Since launching Deeds Brewing in 2012, our mission has always been about passion and people. We’ll deeply miss our dedicated staff, who have become like family to us, and our incredible fans who’ve stood by us through thick and thin throughout the years.” The expressions of interest campaign closes August 6. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. The 2602sqm property at 4 Paran Place, Glen Iris is spread across two titles and includes a recently refurbished two-level industrial complex It’s located next to both Glen Iris train station and the Monash Freeway and around the corner from the suburb’s main shopping strip Selling agent Chris Chartres of Lemon Baxter, who is handling the sale with Walter Occhiuto of Dawkins Occhiuto The award-winning brewery’s co-founder Patrick Alé said in a post on Deeds’ website at the time that the brewery was built off the success of drinks distribution business Red Island These issues have plagued the craft beer industry recently, leading to more than a dozen independent brewers going into administration over the past few years While the brewing equipment isn’t offered as part of the sale Mr Alé and Mr Milstein said in a joint statement in March that a change of tune by the Australian Tax Office regarding their tax debt prompted the decision to put the business into administration “The ATO had previously been ok to let us pay when we could but in the last 12 months they have changed their approach.” “We’ve asked the ATO for a payment plan numerous times The vast industrial site has a range of potential uses After a search for a buyer or investor to keep the brewery going didn’t come to fruition Deeds released a statement on social media in May announcing the decision to wind up operations “Our hearts are broken,” the statement said our mission has always been about passion and people and our incredible fans who’ve stood by us through thick and thin throughout the years.” The expressions of interest campaign closes August 6 The young boy who was killed when a car crashed through the fence of a primary school has been identified Jack Davey, 11, suffered critical injuries when he was struck by the Toyota SUV while sitting on an outdoor bench at Auburn South Primary School, in Melbourne's east A 40-year-old woman had just collected her child from the school in Hawthorn East and was performing a U-turn when it's understood she suffered a medical episode before ploughing through the fence Jack tragically died on the way to hospital a 10-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy were also seriously injured and remain in hospital Jack was a beloved teammate in the under-11s Glen Iris Junior Football Club 'Auburn South Primary School is a significant part of our Glen Iris Junior Football Club community and we are devastated and deeply saddened by yesterday's events,' Glen Iris Junior Football Club and Gladiators Committee president Dave Barnaby told The Herald Sun 'Our hearts are with the families impacted directly as well as all Auburn South Primary School students teachers and other members of our community affected by this incident 'We ask that the privacy of our community is respected during this difficult time.' was arrested and interviewed by detectives No charges were laid and she was released overnight pending further inquiries The woman and her child in the car were not injured Auburn South Primary School Principal Marcus Wicher spoke to media outside the school on Wednesday morning and described the incident as 'a complete tragedy' 'Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with Jack's family and friends and our thoughts are also with our four students who remain in hospital 'We are entirely focused on the welfare of our students 'Our focus is now on supporting our school community – our children 'I request that the media respect our privacy and give us space to grieve and navigate this difficult period.' 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} 3 September 2024 | Tennis Victoria The 2024 Tennis Victoria Pennant State Grade season came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday 31 August A bumper crowd gathered at the Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club for an exciting day of State Grade tennis As well as those who braved the weather on site there were many more tuning in online to watch the Grand Final live via My Sports Live In a nail-biting finish at the Women’s finals the match intensity remained high until the very last singles The tension carried through the next two singles leaving the final two singles matches to determine the outcome Kooyong Lawn’s women ultimately clinched the title with a win to Kooyong Lawn’s Koharu Nishikawa to give the Club a 3-8-64 victory over MCC Glen Iris Valley Zoe Llewellyn from Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club praised her team for “doing a really good job to get over the line” with the challenging windy conditions The Men’s finals proved to be just as electrifying with every match needed to determine the winner It was a battle of endurance and skill as the players pushed through all the rubbers In the end it was Kooyong Lawn who defeated Geelong Lawn 4-5-63 to 1-6-61 with Kooyong Lawn’s Captain David Bidmeade winning his Singles battle over Geelong Lawn’s Taj Cayzer 12-10 in the tiebreaker that led Kooyong Lawn to another thrilling victory said he “couldn’t be prouder of the team” and described the win as “an amazing feeling” The players faced difficult conditions throughout the day with gusts of wind exceeding 60km/h The en-tout-cas courts added an extra layer of difficulty as the courts swirled into players’ eyes and faces making precise shots even more challenging capturing back-to-back titles in the Women’s competition and securing the Men’s championship giving the club an impressive double victory The excitement wasn’t limited to State Grade; the Grade 1 Grand Final teams also put on a spectacular display of tennis North Ringwood Tennis Club claimed the title 3-1 it was an intra-club battle between Kooyong Lawn No.1 and No.2 with the No.1 emerging victorious Kooyong Lawn’s outstanding performances in both Men’s and Women’s State Grade Grand finals and the Grade 1 Women’s Final solidified their dominance showcasing not only skill and tenacity but also the ability to thrive under pressure Tennis Victoria CEO Kim Kachel expressed his enthusiasm for the continued success and growth of the competition “Tennis Victoria Pennant has a rich history and now in its 141st year it has been fantastic to see the competition continue to grow especially in State Grade where we had 8 men’s and 8 women’s teams competing” “Thank you to all the players and clubs who have participated each week and supported this competition we’ve been so thrilled with your passion for it.” State Grade Women – Kooyong Lawn 3-8-64 def Grade 1 Men – North Ringwood 3-7-52 def Grade 1 Women – Kooyong Lawn No.1 3-8-66 def That’s a wrap on another successful season of State Grade WATCH THE STATE GRADE SHOW GRAND FINAL EPISODE Parking to catch a train at Glen Waverley train station could get harder in the future with the adjoining car park selling for $50.88 million Monash City Council sold the 6114-square-metre parcel of land the last major development site in Glen Waverley’s Kingsway shopping precinct a company controlled by investor Runlong Fang which bought the neighbouring Century City Walk shopping centre and Novotel hotel in 2019 for about $150 million He also splashed $163 million on a St Kilda Road office tower in 2018 The car park at 281 Springvale Road is in the Glen Waverley Activity Centre and could support a multi-tower development of around 61,000 square metres The sale follows the loss of another car park around the station which has been earmarked for the Suburban Rail Loop meaning locals will lose more than 400 car parks in the area a new multi-level car park has been proposed for the corner of Railway Parade North and Euneva Avenue and an extension to the Bogong Avenue car park will open next year with 500 bays The area between the station and The Glen shopping centre has undergone massive transformation in the last 30 years and is likely to see much more Hamish Burgess and Marcus Neill negotiated the deal A Macau-based investor has swooped on a Moonee Ponds office building leased to a key federal department Records show investment firm Charter Hall sold the building at 1 Dean Street for $38 million to MP Investments Management Most of the MP Investments Management shareholders are based in Macau and include racing car driver Henry Ho They are not related to the multi-branched casino-owning billionaire Ho family Water and Environment signed a 12-year lease on the 7104 square-metre four-storey office in 2022 Purpose built for Foxtel more than 20 years ago it’s on a large 6640 square-metre parcel of land half of which is currently used for car parking Charter Hall’s Direct PFA Fund tried to sell it in 2018 for $45 million but Foxtel’s soon-to-expire lease put the kybosh on any deals Charter Hall also once held the nearby Australian Tax Office building on Gladstone Street but sold it 10 years ago for $83 million Sydney-based Marshall Investments picked it up for $126 million last year The off-market campaign was pitched at a limited pool of potential investors with Cushman & Wakefield’s Daniel Wolman Leon Ma and Gross Waddell ICR’s Raff De Luise on the case Hot on the heels of Jetstar’s Collingwood headquarters hitting the market comes its neighbour at 103 Victoria Parade was purchased by Australian Unity’s Healthcare Property Trust in 2016 for $45 million The building is on Australian Unity’s books at $58.5 million but is tipped to fetch more than $60 million It’s in a city-fringe location undergoing rapid commercial and hospital-related redevelopment and could take a new 12-storey building The 5891-square-metre lab and offices was built by Melbourne Pathology in 1994 on 4069 square metres of land purchased from Carlton & United Breweries is believed to have bought Costco’s Docklands premises on Footscray Road with plans to build or fit out new laboratories and offices Sonic has not responded to queries about the purchase and its lease on the Collingwood office does not expire until 2028 The expressions-of-interest campaign is expected to close a couple of weeks after the Jetstar campaign the two sites consist of nearly one hectare of contiguous prime land Ian Sanders and John Marasco are handling inquiries Henkell Brothers is selling Jetstar’s Collingwood HQ with a $65 million-plus price tag Qantas’ budget subsidiary also has three years left on its long-term lease The properties are on the corner of Wellington Street around the corner from Gurner’s recently completed Victoria & Vine apartment project St Vincent’s Hospital and the Australian Catholic University are also expanding their holdings in the precinct The Jetstar listing is being handled by Colliers’ Jozef Dickinson another of the suburb’s old rag traders is selling up Vendor and current occupier M.Recht Accessories has operated from the address for more than 50 years selling textile products to the fashion accessories industry The two-level showroom is on an 811-square-metre parcel of land with frontages to Cambridge It’s across the street from the 14-level apartment tower developed by Cbus Property in 2019 and close to a host of other new office and residential projects Hamish Burgess and Leon Ma are handling the campaign and expect more than $11 million Also poised for redevelopment is a site in nearby Fitzroy at 329 Napier Street which is also understood to have sold recently for $11 million Records show a company linked to developer Cobild has recently put a caveat on the 1071-square-metre property Alexander Robertson agents Warwick Bramich and Kristian Peatling with Cushman & Wakefield’s Anthony Kirwan and Hay negotiated the deal Private aged care operator Infinite Care has snapped up its first Victorian property buying a vacant facility in Windsor for $11.75 million The deal reflected a 16 per cent increase on the $9.75 million price paid by investors in 2022 The former aged care facility at 241 Dandenong Road was last operated by Estia Health CBRE’s Australian Healthcare and Social Infrastructure team of Sandro Peluso Marcello Caspani-Muto and Jimmy Tat managed the sale Infinite Care is planning to open a new 60-bed home on the site mid-2025 It is also opening a new 177-bed home in Knoxfield later that year which has a permit for a six-storey aged-care development the site is part of the sprawling Summer Hill retail precinct high on the hill overlooking the eastern suburbs and a short tram ride away to La Trobe University It was previously owned by aged care developer and operator Japara Benson Zhou and James Latos handled the transaction The Business Briefing newsletter delivers major stories, exclusive coverage and expert opinion. Sign up to get it every weekday morning the last major development site in Glen Waverley\\u2019s Kingsway shopping precinct it\\u2019s on a large 6640 square-metre parcel of land Charter Hall\\u2019s Direct PFA Fund tried to sell it in 2018 for $45 million but Foxtel\\u2019s soon-to-expire lease put the kybosh on any deals The off-market campaign was pitched at a limited pool of potential investors with Cushman & Wakefield\\u2019s Daniel Wolman Leon Ma and Gross Waddell ICR\\u2019s Raff De Luise on the case Hot on the heels of Jetstar\\u2019s Collingwood headquarters hitting the market comes its neighbour at 103 Victoria Parade was purchased by Australian Unity\\u2019s Healthcare Property Trust in 2016 for $45 million The building is on Australian Unity\\u2019s books at $58.5 million but is tipped to fetch more than $60 million It\\u2019s in a city-fringe location undergoing rapid commercial and hospital-related redevelopment and could take a new 12-storey building is believed to have bought Costco\\u2019s Docklands premises on Footscray Road Henkell Brothers is selling Jetstar\\u2019s Collingwood HQ with a $65 million-plus price tag Qantas\\u2019 budget subsidiary also has three years left on its long-term lease around the corner from Gurner\\u2019s recently completed Victoria & Vine apartment project St Vincent\\u2019s Hospital and the Australian Catholic University are also expanding their holdings in the precinct The Jetstar listing is being handled by Colliers\\u2019 Jozef Dickinson another of the suburb\\u2019s old rag traders is selling up It\\u2019s across the street from the 14-level apartment tower developed by Cbus Property in 2019 and close to a host of other new office and residential projects Cushman & Wakefield\\u2019s Daniel Wolman with Cushman & Wakefield\\u2019s Anthony Kirwan and Hay negotiated the deal CBRE\\u2019s Australian Healthcare and Social Infrastructure team of Sandro Peluso The Business Briefing newsletter delivers major stories Creating more open space for our community The City of Stonnington has acquired the property at 9 Scott Grove to create more open space for the community The uniquely large landholding of 3934 sqm (approx.) with a 54.8m (approx.) frontage to Scott Grove was listed as a high priority for purchase under the Council's adopted Strategies for Creating Open Space (2013) said the $13 million purchase would help create more open space and amenities for the broader Stonnington community "We're committed to providing the community with new open spaces especially as housing numbers continue to grow," he said "This large parcel of land is highly valued by the Council and the community because of its rare size and wonderful open space it provides "Stonnington has the second lowest amount of public open space of any Victorian municipality So this purchase is a great result for the community given how much open space it will create." The property's purchase has been primarily funded through the Council's Glen Iris Open Space Reserve The contract purchase price is well within the established purchasing thresholds of the 2022 Council Resolution The City of Stonnington's Open Space vision values the long-term benefits of purchases like this for our community Council will continue exploring all opportunities to maximise high value open spaces for residents The Scott Grove property has no heritage overlay and the vendor's details remain confidential A comprehensive open space design process incorporating community input will be conducted to guide the transformation of the property into a valuable open space asset for the community Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents and this acquisition represents an investment in our community's wellbeing A dramatic high-speed chase in Melbourne has seen a group of teenagers charged after the 16-year-old driver who was on bail was clocked travelling at speeds of 240km/h in an allegedly stolen Porsche A 16-year-old who was on bail has been charged over a dramatic high-speed chase in Melbourne's south-east on Monday morning where he allegedly reached 240 km/h in a stolen Porsche.  Dramatic footage of the chase captured the moment the large group of teens piled out of the stolen car after the tyre came barrelling off and sparks erupted The group scattered in multiple directions while police Footage captured by the Air Wing shows the car erratically flying around the road allegedly hitting 240km/h along the Monash Freeway about 4.20am Police tracked the car to Huntingfield Road in Toorak where officers deployed stop sticks just after 5am.  The car stopped on Queens Avenue in Caulfield East shortly after and police swarmed the area promptly tracking down and arresting the six teenagers Police allege the Porsche was stolen during a "non-confrontational aggravated burglary" from a property in Kew East on October 29 who police allege was the driver of the Porsche was charged with dangerous driving whilst pursued by police unlicensed driving and fail to answer bail He was remanded in custody and will appear at a children’s court A 15-year-old Dingley Village boy was charged with theft of a motor vehicle and will appear at a children’s court at a later date a 14-year-old Hampton girl and a 14-year-old Seaford girl were released with a caution Victoria Police has stationed several dedicated units each night to specifically target burglars and car thieves which runs from dusk until dawn across Melbourne is easily Victoria Police’s most well-resourced frontline policing operation at present," Victoria Police said in a statement.  there are another 70 police including members of the Dog Squad specifically tasked with preventing and responding to burglaries and car thefts each night police arrested 673 burglars and car thieves almost 1,550 times over the past year." Victoria Police has processed an additional 7,350 people who were detected by police working nightshift.  Recent police intelligence indicates up to 80 per cent of all aggravated burglaries in key hotspots occur because offenders located an unlocked door or window whereas attempts on locked homes were almost always unsuccessful.  police implore the community to take simple steps such as locking all doors and windows on your home and car," Victoria Police said.  "The data tells us that if you lock your doors your chances of falling victim dramatically decrease."  Some of the largest falls in median price were in sought-after suburbs in Melbourne’s inner south-east, where owners of more expensive houses often choose not to sell during a weak patch for the market. Sales of lower priced properties continue, pushing down the median. The biggest median house price fall was recorded in South Yarra, where prices fell 20.7 per cent over the year to September to a median of $1.8 million. It was followed by Riddells Creek, near Gisborne, down 17.3 per cent, and Armadale, down 15.8 per cent. Double-digit falls were recorded in Elsternwick, Toorak, Caulfield North and Elwood. Domain chief of research and economics Nicola Powell said suburb markets were typically much more volatile than the wider city. House prices fell 1.5 per cent across Melbourne over the year and units rose 1.5 per cent. “What you’ve got is the vast bulk sitting between that 5 per cent and negative 5 per cent,” she said. “Melbourne’s housing market has gone sideways.” Powell said it was a difficult time to move to a larger home. “The financials of someone looking to upgrade have become hard. They haven’t seen a boost in equity and the cash rate has been higher for longer,” she said. Only 671 capital city suburbs with a median house price of less than $1 million remain The surprising cohort working to cure Australia’s loneliness epidemic What it’s like being a real estate agent on The Block 2024 Melbourne’s property market has traded sideways since the Reserve Bank began hiking interest rates in 2022, and resulting cuts to borrowing power have lessened buyer enthusiasm. Changes to land tax which made it more expensive to hold an investment contributed to a sell-off of rental properties, which added to market weakness. Jellis Craig partner Michael Armstrong said median prices had fallen in South Yarra and Armadale because fewer expensive properties were coming to the market. It was a higher-income area, and home owners there were less affected by high interest rates, he said. “South Yarra remains an under-leveraged market and a lot of people there are very discretionary about what they choose to sell. They’re just not taking calls from agents at the moment,” Armstrong said. “It’s a lack of activity at the top end this year. “And then also we might have been dragged down a bit by increased supply. Anything with land tax attached to it is for sale.” Armstrong predicted the suburbs would pick up when the RBA cut rates. “There should be some clearer air for a lot of sellers next year.” Unit prices had the biggest falls in Chadstone (down 24.5 per cent to $540,000), Toorak (22.1 per cent to $915,000) and Sunshine (15.3 per cent to $470,000). Recent home buyer and builder Dale Cheesman said the weak market had given his family of five a chance to upgrade to a larger home. He said moving from Carnegie into one of his goal suburbs of Malvern, Malvern East or Glen Iris was harder to justify when prices were more expensive. “I had to save 20 per cent to 30 per cent more to upgrade into the suburb I wanted to, and that 30 per cent was really out of reach when property prices were really booming,” he said. “The fact that the heat’s come off … that has just meant that the gap is more towards the 20 per cent for me.” The upgrade was easier because the Cheesman family was willing to compromise, trading their renovated Carnegie home for a Glen Iris fixer-upper they hope to renovate. “Everyone’s quite scared of how fast building costs are increasing, and I’m experienced enough to know where I can get the most cost-effective build and know the most cost-effective way of renovating,” he said. Both Carnegie and Glen Iris recorded house price drops this year, down 2.1 per cent and 5.7 per cent, respectively. That didn’t deter Cheesman when the right property came along. “I would have liked to have gotten more for the property I sold, but I had to realise that everyone needs to drop their expectations on what their property is worth, me especially,” he said. “I felt like I got a pretty good deal with the purchase I made.” Cheesman’s broker, Entourage director Damien Roylance, said an excess of listings had tipped the market in buyers’ favour, but only if they were willing to avoid the highly sought-after new and renovated homes. “People who are not scared of getting their hands dirty, they’re still getting good land size in a good part of town,” Roylance said. “It’s definitely a buyers’ market at the moment and especially as we come into spring. “I think it’s a good time to buy. If we get any rate decreases next year, people will move like lemmings.” 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 Glen Iris has always been a lovely – and very popular – place to live but in recent years the Melbourne suburb has gone through something of a renaissance Glen Iris is now home to a big and growing selection of trendy cafes This might just become one of the coolest ‘burbs in Melbourne and well-connected to many other parts of Melbourne via car and train… there’s a lot to love about Glen Iris it’s particularly popular among families with kids of all ages and retirees There are beautiful homes both old and new here too and it’s got a strong sense of community given many locals tend to stick around for years Glen Iris is a slice of suburban paradise in a relatively inner-city location compared to surrounding suburbs like Camberwell Glen Iris has never really been a hugely popular destination for visitors There’s long been a couple of small commercial strips along Malvern Road and High Street with shops the suburb has welcomed an onslaught of cool new hotspots Glen Iris has had a host of local favourites Golden Child and QT Kitchen are long-time staples in the area among many other eateries and shops that have served locals for years Glen Iris' cafe game has upped the ante recently. Picture: Platform Espresso Facebook several more spots have opened that only up the area’s cool factor Trendy cafe Napa does fusion brunches against a minimalist backdrop AM Bakehouse offers an incredible selection of baked goods in a warehouse-style setting while Deeds Brewery is one of Glen Iris’ biggest new openings The brewhouse started running late last year and is the first enterprise of its kind in the entire Stonnington Council region Serving an excellent line-up of beers and delicious food it marks a shift in direction for the area There are myriad dining options in the area now. Picture: Glen Iris Pantry Facebook Recently it was announced that local general store Glen Iris Pantry was bought by Melbourne hospitality mogul Julien Moussi, who is turning the site into a hip cafe cum Southeast Asian restaurant and beer garden. On top of all that, Glenarm Square, a brand-new residential and commercial development on Glenarm Road, is in the final stages of construction and on track to be completed in spring. Not only is the development itself an upscale addition to the area, but it will also introduce a spate of new eateries and places to shop. One of the businesses already signed on is a cafe operated by Ahmed Mekawy, owner of local favourites Prior in Thornbury and Juno in McKinnon. “We're excited to bring an elevated dining experience in a cafe setting to this area and become an extension of the local community,” said Mr Mekawy. Glenarm Square is situated on a former level crossing removal site, making use of surplus land to service the Glen Iris community. In addition to the retail precinct, the residential building stretches skyward and offers views to Melbourne’s CBD. The showstopping Glenarm Square development. Picture: realestate.com.au The calibre of talent behind the hip development is nothing short of impressive: the building was designed by PLUS Architecture and Hecker Guthrie Interior Design Studio, and boasts sleek finishes crafted from exposed brick, stone and timber, along with high-end appliances. Only adding to the development’s sense of cool, the building offers a fully decked-out business centre, a cinema, and a health hub with a yoga room and snazzy indoor pool – all finished with trendy furnishings.  But the crown jewel is the communal dining room conceived in collaboration with Shane Delia, the chef and owner of Melbourne institution Maha.  “Residents can book the space, have a private chef and entertain friends and family for all occasions,” said Laurelle Kobritz from Dealcorp, the developer behind Glenarm Square. The award-winning development aims at servicing the entire community. Picture: realestate.com.au It’s little wonder Dealcorp recently took out the Apartments Campaign of the Year Award for Victoria and Tasmania at the Annual REA Excellence Awards.  Dealcorp recognises the award as both a win for their company and for Glen Iris. “It’s humbling to win any award in the Melbourne property landscape, one of the leading industries in this great city,” said Ms Kobritz. “The AREA award allows us to acknowledge internally that this is a truly great project with so many impressive aspects. It is multi-faceted and will service not only the residents but the wider area and community.” Join us to monitor the market and get detailed property insights direct to your inbox. related tagsAREAs Melbourne’s off the plan apartment market received a major boost in October when the Victorian Government announced the immediate abolition of stamp duty effective for the next 12 months until October 2025 The surprise announcement quickly ignited a flurry of activity among developers who had previously been holding off launching projects waiting for a range of unpredictable factors to align before launching new projects With this new incentive expected to increase buyer demand many developers are now eager to get their projects into the market as soon as possible As a result, Melbourne is set to see a significant influx of new projects in 2025 from towering CBD developments — which have largely been absent in the past five years — to boutique buildings in some of the city’s trendiest suburbs In this article, we explore where, what, and who is driving the most exciting new developments coming to Melbourne in 2025 One of the first CBD tower launches in recent memory is set to hit the market in 2025 with Far East Consortium, the developer of the four-tower, $1 billion West Side Place on Spencer Street, seeking to again change the Melbourne CBD skyline Early next year they'll launch Monument just over 600 apartments at 640 Bourke Street at the eastern end of the long street and a stone's throw from Flinders Station Monument has been designed by Rothelowman and will integrate four levels of amenities and a revitalised Langs Lane which will be in the redeveloped Eliza Tinsley building which dates back to 1925 two and three-bedroom apartments will start from $640,000 Atlas Melbourne a 71-level skyscraper at 383 La Trobe Street Cox Architecture has worked with FK Australia to create what it being pitched as "something new for Melbourne, while being entirely of Melbourne It pays homage to the history of the 2,850 sqm site There will be around 163 studio apartments on offer located above a two-level arcade with eight retail tenancies South Yarra's famous Chapel Street is set for an injection of new apartments, and it's not Gurner's Jam Factory redevelopment Developer CASA has taken over a site at 671 Chapel Street, a site which has had several planning approvals over the years, the most recent coming earlier this year when Daniel Grollo's HOME was approved for a build-to-rent project CASA has grabbed the reigns and will launch a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments designed by Bates Smart and in landscaping by Jack Merlo The Chapel St site is just behind Melbourne High School which means protected viewlines to the CBD CASA is led by Renato Calandro, a former executive of Grollo's Grocon and HOME. CASA is also working on projects in Fitzroy, Port Melbourne, and a development in North Sydney in a joint venture with Podia The VIC arm of luxury Sydney developer Abadeen has been active in the market since entering it around 12 months ago which curves around a national trust significant Smookt Bark Apple tree The four-level building will have 26 large-scale aparments with the two-beds starting from around 100 sqm and the three's ranging in size to 269 sqm Pending council approval which should come in the next week Abadeen is going large-scale again next year Later in the year they're hoping to launch a new project in Caulfield North predominantly made up of large three-bedroom apartments The 1,060 sqm site at 219-229 Balaclava Road, directly across from Caulfield Park came with approved plans for a seven-level building Abadeen brought in architecture firm Powell & Glenn to alter the apartment makeup and tweak the design to give it a "New York-style feel" Large apartments for the downsizer is the path Abadeen is taking in Melbourne, following the blueprint of what Abadeen has created for decades across Sydney's most affluent suburbs in the Lower North Shore Community developer Hamton will launch Scotch Hill Gardens, its highly anticipated Hawthorn masterplan on the former home of the University of Melbourne The six-building, low-rise precinct will comprise 365 residences, a mix of apartments and townhouses, as well as 5,500 sqm of new publicly-accessible green space and a new retail village to Hawthorn The major residential development Auburn Road is one of the largest to be approved under the Allan government’s accelerated Development Facilitation Program which seeks to reduce the application timeframe for eligible projects After a joint application from Hamton and the University of Melbourne in March 2022 the Planning Minister oversaw the rezoning of the site from public use to enable residential development and approved a detailed development plan to govern planning outcomes for the 1.6ha site said the project will create a rare opportunity for buyers in a premium suburb that is highly sought-after Diversified property developer Time & Place, in partnership with Woolworths Group, is expected to launch sales of its recently approved $150 million mixed-use development in Glen Iris The five-level project at 173 Burke Road will comprise 60 apartments targeted at downsizers and young and multi-generational families Time & Place Founder and Director, Tim Price, says one of the primary focuses of the project has been addressing the need for diversification in housing typologies of Glen Iris Diversified national property developer Goldfields is heading to Richmond for its latest residential development The plan is for a 12-level, mixed-use building with 125 apartments above ground floor retail at 9-15 Brighton Street said the new project will bring another high-quality residential development to Richmond Cera Stribley has designed the building which will sit in landscaping by Jack Merlo Developer Kincrest will be bringing one of the best parkside developments to Prahran on a prime 1,613 sqm site on Grattan Gardens They'll be launching 22 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across a seven-level building at 3-7 Grattan Street, a site with a 35-metre frontage to the popular Prahran park The mixed-use plans by Cheah Saw Architecture will include two levels of strata offices and a ground-floor cafe and retail space that will face the park "The Greville St precinct, with positive input from the City of Stonnington we’re really excited to be within such a historical vibrant area of life," Kincrest Director Tom Howgate says "We see this development as contributing to a world-class location." Design-driven developer Milieu is returning to Brunswick for its next development, Saxon Street by Milieu Adjacent to the Brunswick Baths and Library, Saxon Street by Milieu will offer a mix of 80 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments designed by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, with interiors by DesignOffice and landscaping by Oculus Saxon Street by Milieu will sit within the Merri-bek Arts and Culture Precinct and will contribute to the public realm through improved pedestrian access and enhancements to local infrastructure Its emphasis on community impact aligns with the precinct’s evolution as a hub for arts complemented by nearby projects like Siteworks which will support the local creative scene Milieu is currently developing Elsternwick Gardens on a landmark 1.1-hectare site neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate Later next year they'll also be launching a new project on Derby Street Collingwood and are also part of a consortium developing the Fitzroy Gasworks site Cbus Property has its eyes on launching its new St Kilda Road project next year Having snapped up a 3,036 sqm site at 437 St Kilda Road last year Cbus is planning a 17-level building with just over 80 apartments The development will include various residential amenities such as an indoor pool The project represents Cbus Property's fourth collaboration with Bates Smart, following ventures like Classic East Melbourne Downsizer-focused developer Piccolo has its latest installment of A Piccolo House its brand that is resonating with downsizers Currently delivering A Piccolo House Gore Street in Fitzroy, Piccolo looks set to launch its Kew apartment development at 18 Barry Street transforming the 8,475 sqm site near Kew Junction into another high-end residential development A Piccolo House, Barry Street will comprise five three-level buildings designed by Woods Bagot with 60 two the buildings will surround a central communal area and an amenities building called "The Meadow." Residents will enjoy a range of shared facilities You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream A motorcycle rider is in hospital with life-threatening-injuries after a horror crash in Glen Iris on Tuesday morning Victoria Police believe a rider lost control and crashed into a concrete barrier on the Monash Freeway near the High Street overpass at around 11.20am Caller Mike was on the scene and told 3AW Afternoons people were rushing to the scene Click PLAY to hear the latest on 3AW Afternoons  Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Fire and Rescue (BFRS) responded to a brush fire that led to damage at one home Tuesday morning BFRS officials say they got the call at about 2:38 a.m in the 1400 block of 13th Place South in the Glen Iris community While firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the fire it was not before it caused damage to the exterior of a nearby home No injuries were reported as a result of the fire but it is said the residents would stay somewhere else for the night until the interior of the residence could be inspected The cause of the fire is under investigation This story will be updated as more information becomes available Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here An investor couple paid $2,205,000 at auction on Saturday for a Glen Iris period house they plan to demolish The sprawling four-bedroom home at 22 Saxby Road was on a 621-square-metre block The vendor lived in the home for more than 20 years The auction opened at $1.8 million and all bid until the price reached $1.88 million The bidding then jumped in $5000 to $25,000 increments to $2,205,000 The sale price exceeded the $1.7 million to $1.8 million price guide and rocketed past the $1.7 million reserve BigginScott Richmond selling agent Andrew Crotty said the location close to parkland was a major drawcard. The winning couple planned to redevelop and build two townhouses The Glen Iris home fetched $2,205,000.Credit: BigginScott Richmond Domain Group recorded an auction clearance rate of 64.9 per cent from 696 reported results Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate Domain chief of research and economics Dr Nicola Powell said this rate was fairly strong considering the higher interest and inflation rates bearing down on the economy A clearance rate of below 60 per cent indicated a weaker market while a rate of more than 70 per cent was strong Powell said the auction market was being supported by fewer homes going to auction There were 912 auctions recorded across Melbourne this week compared with 1273 at the same time last year “We’ve got an unseasonably lower number of auctions which is helping support that clearance rate,” she said a Blackburn South family home sold to the son of its previous owner for $1,554,000 Five bidders competed for 14 Lawrence Street but the most enthusiastic was an expectant couple who revealed their connection to the residence after the auction later explaining that her son had been born in the home “It was surreal for them,” Noel Jones’ Bronwyn Lucas said “The mother met the vendor and they had lots of chats about what had been done to the home “I think he wanted it back in the family.” Eighty-eight groups inspected the older-style home during the campaign and the auctioneer was Noel Jones’ Daniel D’Assisi a luxurious family home in Balwyn sold for $4.605 million the highest recorded sale in Melbourne this weekend The five-bedroom house at 16 Percy Street had a price guide of between $3.8 million and $4.08 million About 200 people inspected the property featuring a sweeping staircase Bidding opened at $4 million and increased by $15,000 to $25,000 increments up to $4.3 million Kay & Burton Hawthorn agent Sophie Su said the winning family will live in the house They bought it following a virtual tour and bid over the phone from China Su said the property was close to good schools and conveniently located an immaculately kept home sold for $206,000 above reserve after two families battled for a marathon 45 minutes About 140 people inspected the four-bedroom home at 29 Coonawarra Drive It was priced at $1.35 million to $1.45 million Ray White selling agent Hugh Francis was surprised the price quickly exceeded other recent sales in the area “It was emotional bidding where both parties saw they could be very happy there for the next 20 years,” he said The buyers were a family who had recently migrated from China The vendors were downsizing after living in the house for 30 years it was in very good condition and that gave everyone a lot of confidence,” Francis said and six bidders drove the price up to $1.48 million two bidders edged up in $1000 or $2000 increments to $1.706 million The house was located on a flat 800-square-metre block While none of the bidders indicated they intended to subdivide or redevelop Francis said this could have added to the allure The sprawling four-bedroom home at was on a 621-square-metre block BigginScott Richmond selling agent Andrew Crotty said the location close to parkland was a major drawcard \\u201CWe\\u2019ve got an unseasonably lower number of auctions which is helping support that clearance rate,\\u201D she said \\u201CIt was surreal for them,\\u201D Noel Jones\\u2019 Bronwyn Lucas said \\u201CThe mother met the vendor and they had lots of chats about what had been done to the home \\u201CI think he wanted it back in the family.\\u201D Eighty-eight groups inspected the older-style home during the campaign and the auctioneer was Noel Jones\\u2019 Daniel D\\u2019Assisi The five-bedroom house at had a price guide of between $3.8 million and $4.08 million About 140 people inspected the four-bedroom home at \\u201CIt was emotional bidding where both parties saw they could be very happy there for the next 20 years,\\u201D he said it was in very good condition and that gave everyone a lot of confidence,\\u201D Francis said Glen Iris House in Melbourne by Pandolfini Architects does just that. Using sculptural forms and abstract features, it hides a series of social and private spaces unfolding in strict lines and curves crafted in raw, honest materials. “The client wanted true materials, so concrete walls had to be made of concrete, not rendered blockwork, so that they would stand the test of time,” says architect Dominic Pandolfini, who looked to ancient ruins and old industrial buildings for inspiration. “They are structures that have been around for hundreds of years and still perform and look good. If you’re in a space made of hardwearing materials, which improve with age, you feel relaxed.” Abstract and unique in its streetscape, the home’s facade features vertical copper rods patinaed green that mirror neighbouring overgrown fence lines and accentuate the house’s form while concealing various openings, providing privacy and allowing views. Above, terracotta brickwork laid vertically on a 45-degree angle references the tiled roofs of adjacent houses. It is supported by a bush-hammered concrete blade that reaches over the screen, guiding you to the front door. At the same time, a single curved opening provides a peek into an internal upper courtyard, its lush greenery softening the home’s material mass.  The house comprises three barn-like pavilions. The central space embraces the communal spaces, and on either side are the family’s private rooms at the front and garages at the rear. “Glass links connect the pavilions, highlighting the material and formal differences between each pavilion and adding to the sense of journey as you move through the house,” Pandolfini says. Not your average farmhouse: The colourful transformation of a century-old cottage Sustainable House Day 2024: Inside some of this year’s top homes How these artificial skylights could change our homes Inside, the exterior’s exposed concrete structure flows throughout, juxtaposed by raw timber walls and ceilings; its vertical orientation leads the gaze up, while sheer white curtains add lightness to the robust volume. A sumptuous staircase with a large curved skylight in the middle of the bedroom pavilion draws in sunlight. It bounces around its plaster-finished walls, which are also featured in the bedrooms alongside a serene palette of travertine, terracotta tiles, and timber. The main open-plan living space features an exposed skeleton of robust concrete ribs protecting its delicate interior. Large concrete walls form the primary structure and delineate its living zones. “The walls were poured in situ and, in addition to forming the structure, contain most of the services and conceal a series of sliding doors,” Pandolfini says.  A sculptural fireplace also helps zone the space. Wrapped in blackened stainless steel, it sits on a generous hearth clad in terracotta tiles, and the chimney form is finished with traditional hard plaster. Above the adjacent dining table, a Reduxr pendant light with multiple long arms reaches out dramatically at different angles. Next to it is the kitchen, discreet and seamless and crafted in American oak timber veneer and solid timber. Its central island bench, topped in pink-orange marble, features a gently curved timber base that mirrors a circular dining table and built-in banquette opposite. “The space is quite rectilinear, and we used the banquette seat, positioned along the line of the glass, to help break this up,” he says. “Its surrounding custom curved glass aligns with the scape of the seating.”  Arches, in different forms and configurations, appear throughout as windows, providing glimpses of the garden and as a cloister-like walkway. “The arches weren’t a premeditated decision but evolved as the design developed,” Pandolfini explains. “The house’s materiality and forms are quite robust, and the arched openings and curved edges bring softness and playfulness to its form.” I assumed that Grazia was booking lots of private events Why else would there be no bookings available on either a Sunday or Monday night I called to make sure there wasn’t a glitch with the software really wanted a schmick Italian joint appropriate for all kinds of meals: pizza with the kids The photos of the dining room that accompany this article were taken at lunchtime on a Thursday and every single one of its 100 seats was filled This is usually a difficult time to shoot venues because customers are sparse and empty dining rooms make for boring photos This is probably what chef and co-owner Joe Di Cintio (formerly of Sapore and Sette Bello) envisioned when he conceived the space noticed a lack of this type of upscale but approachable Italian in the neighbourhood (apart from the much smaller Riserva around the corner) It took a four-year renovation of the heritage-listed building (formerly a beauty parlour) but his vision finally came to life in early May Vitello tonnato.Bonnie SavageDuring the day light filters down from the glassed-in ceiling showcasing the coastal Italian vibes: rattan and a large potted tree on the ground floor The open kitchen on that floor is home to a Castelli oven; built specifically for Roman-style pizzas and imported from Italy pizza-like focaccia as well as actual pizzas with toppings such as king prawns green olives and chilli crisp ($28) and pumpkin and while I won’t say these pizzas compete with the best in town the fancy oven is certainly earning its keep There’s a lot here that’s fairly standard – neither groundbreaking nor boring just things you’d expect to find done well in a modern Italian joint: crisp arancini with the slightest hint of pumpkin and gooey with scamorza cheese ($14); grilled king prawns with salsa verde ($12); kingfish crudo with fermented chilli ($22); breaded and fried veal with tomatoes and rocket ($39) or close versions of them; they were delicious then and they’re delicious now Go-to dish: Lobster and king prawn pappardelle.Bonnie SavageBut there are some dishes that stand out A pappardelle with hunks of lobster meat and king prawns ($44) is doused in a rich lobster bisque and studded with cherry tomatoes to make a dish that’s luscious and generous and rich The vitello tonnato ($22) is one of the better versions in town the caperberry garnish adding a perfect vinegary bite And some dishes are exactly what you want when you’re in the mood for them Mushroom tortelloni ($36) comes in a velvety sauce flavoured with porcini and truffle (and yes The 200-gram eye fillet ($46) is cooked perfectly accompanied by charred pearl onions and mushroom jus And there are Sicilian doughnuts ($15) and a ridiculous lemon bombe Alaska ($18) young staff and seasoned servers who know how to charm the ladies who lunch; everyone is very busy and very affable Some emphasis has obviously been placed on table service and for a place this busy Mostly classic cocktails are made with care and the wine list has something for everyone other than the hardcore nerds I was a little baffled by Grazia’s extreme popularity There are so many similar restaurants in town: what is it about this place that has hit the sweet spot It would seem Di Cintio has read the needs of his neighbourhood well: Grazia is in the right place with the right fit-out and the right staff Go-to dish: Lobster and king prawn pappardelle ($44) Drinks: Classic cocktails made well and medium-sized wine list with mostly Italian and Australian labels excluding drinks; less if you’re eating pizza This review was originally published in Good Weekend magazine Icon review: If you’re a lover of seafood and wine, Bacash is the place for youPeople who come to this 23-year-old South Yarra stalwart know exactly what they’re getting: fish cooked incredibly well. 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