Major construction has kicked off on Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) with works full steam ahead to build a massive tunnel boring machine (TBM) launch site in Clarinda The giant machines will start arriving on site later this year, before carving out the southern section of the SRL East tunnels Consortium Suburban Connect will build 16km of twin tunnels between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley, while Terra Verde is building the tunnels north of Glen Waverley to Box Hill Four TBMs will be launched from Clarinda – 2 digging towards Glen Waverley the TBMs will start their journeys through ‘flying launches’ A flying launch allows tunnelling to begin while the TBM continues to be built from behind from a smaller launching area each TBM will take about 3 months to assemble and will travel up to 90m a week In Burwood excavation of a second SRL East TBM launch site is well underway with tunnelling also starting from that site in 2026 Construction of SRL East from Cheltenham to Box Hill is creating up to 8000 direct jobs with more than 3000 people already working on the project SRL East trains will be running in 2035 – increasing access to jobs healthcare and education in Melbourne’s east and southeast and bringing thousands more homes to neighbourhoods where people want to live – on the doorstep of world class public transport Hundreds of Victorians had their say on draft structure plans for the neighbourhoods around the 6 SRL East stations in March and April this year – helping to shape these communities for the decades ahead. 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) SRL East is the first stage of the project being delivered from Cheltenham to Box Hill with 26 kilometres of twin tunnels connecting six new underground stations Thoughtful planning for the broader neighbourhoods around each SRL East station will enable around 70,000 new homes to be built in these areas by the 2050s on the doorstep of world-class public transport The new rail line will connect major employment education and retail destinations in Melbourne’s east and south east slashing travel times and connecting passengers travelling on the Gippsland corridor to destinations across Melbourne Construction of SRL East is creating up to 8000 direct jobs Mount Waverley leads Melbourne’s auction surge with 41 homes listed across Mount Waverley and Glen Waverley as buyer interest climbs Mount Waverley has topped Melbourne’s suburbs for scheduled auctions this weekend with 27 homes set to go under the hammer — part of a broader post-Easter surge in market activity Neighbouring Glen Waverley will host another 14 auctions giving the Melbourne Waverley patch a combined 41 listings 1177 auctions are scheduled across Melbourne this weekend marking the highest weekly volume since before the Easter break RELATED: Hollywood-style Melb house designed by Alistair Knox for sale Melb Gen Z couple reveals what they are giving up to buy a home Hollywood-style Melb house designed by Alistair Knox for sale Buxton Mount Waverley’s Peter Serafino said a key reason for the region’s popularity — and the flurry of listings — was its strong school zoning “We’re seeing long-term owners putting their homes on the market after 10 to 15 years,” Mr Serafino said sent their kids through Mount Waverley Secondary or Glen Waverley Secondary and now they’re looking to upsize or make a lifestyle change.” Buxton Mount Waverley’s Peter Serafino said turnkey homes in school zones are driving strong auction interest in Mount Waverley and Glen Waverley and in a good location — particularly within the school zones — are getting the strongest traction.” Mr Serafino said open-home numbers were encouraging post rate cut but noted that some buyers were still hesitant to act quickly “There’s a bit of wait-and-see in the air,” he said Modern family homes in Keysborough’s newer estates are attracting strong interest from young buyers and upgraders Reservoir remains a major performer with 22 auctions while Preston is also attracting attention from young families and second-time buyers particularly around the high school zone and Preston Market precinct Tarneit and Truganina are drawing a mix of first-home buyers and interstate investors many looking for brand new move-in ready homes at more affordable price points Buyers eye luxury homes in Kew with strong demand for turnkey properties near top schools and parks Keysborough is also expected to be a competitive patch on Saturday Buxton Keysborough director Ozan Kanbur said modern homes with minimal maintenance were leading the charge “The market is strongest in the newer estates where homes are under 10-years old,” Mr Kanbur said Period homes in Preston are drawing strong interest from young families and second-home buyers near schools and the market Tarneit’s new estates are luring first-home buyers and investors chasing move in ready builds and future growth “Buyers are prioritising ease and liveability who will take a custom-designed four-bedroom home at 95 Gladstone St said well-located prestige homes were also attracting interest especially from local downsizers and long-term investors “Buyers know Melbourne still represents good value — especially compared to Sydney and Brisbane,” Mr O’Halloran said Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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Your career as a police officer starts as a paid recruit at the Victoria Police Academy taking part in the Police Foundation Training Program combined with further training and placements you are paid from your very first day of training and after being sworn in as a probationary constable week 12 Learn more about the police officer salaries, leave, benefits and hours. Your training is broken up into two parts: This training is undertaken over the first two years and 13 weeks of your employment The police officer training experience is comprehensive It provides you with an opportunity to create ongoing bonds with your fellow recruits and peers Your time at the Academy will allow you to learn and grow with people that share your values and goals while learning about a range of subjects and developing skills that are unique to policing Together you share an experience that builds a sense of camaraderie Most recruits make lifelong friends throughout the training process and continue to do so throughout their career talk about the varied training and placements they completed together while at the Academy The Police Foundation Training Program makes up your first 31 weeks of training The training is completed at the Victoria Police Academy in Glen Waverley You must attend the entire training in person You can choose to live with your fellow recruits at the Academy during this time Your time at the Academy will expose you to learning through: You may need to undertake extra study and maintain your fitness outside of class times The usual training hours at the Academy are 7:30am to 3:30pm You will be expected to be in uniform by 7am Training hours and shift times can vary for: recruits that have carer or other responsibilities may need to organise extra care support support from family and friends is essential Stay in regular contact with your support network Victoria Police also offers support for new recruits The Program involves 31 weeks of structured training from the Academy Your first week at the Academy will be an induction week This is dedicated to introducing you to the Victoria Police and Academy environments roles and responsibilities of being a member of Victoria Police The first week also includes information about assessments and preparation for learning The following 12 weeks contains structured learning of subjects including (but not limited to): After you pass all your week 1 to 12 assessment requirements you will be sworn in as a Constable of Police at the end of week 12 At this time, you will be enrolled into the Diploma of Policing (POL50118) This qualification is issues by the Victoria Police Registered Training Organisation (RTOID:4578) This period includes one week of Dedicated Training Workplace field placement This 'on the job' experience will allow you to take part in the day-to-day business of police station duties This includes assisting the community at a police station counter You will have a week of recreational leave between weeks 13 and 14 Your structured training continues back at the Academy Here you will build on your existing knowledge and skills This stage will help you enhance your ability to perform the role of a police officer You will have two weeks of Dedicated Training Workplace field placement This placement will provide you exposure to: You will have a week of recreational leave at some point between weeks 21 to 23 You will continue to build on your knowledge and skills You will have another week of Dedicated Training Workplace field placement you will combine everything you have learnt to perform the role of a police officer These are your last weeks of Academy-based training You will be required to pass all your assessment requirements from weeks 1 to 31 After successfully completing all the assessment requirements during the 31 weeks You and your fellow recruits march out from the Victoria Police Academy in a formal graduation ceremony and celebration Polly learnt how Academy-life brought together people of all ages and backgrounds to support each other Daniel has had the 'best experience' over his 31 weeks at the Academy with his squad Kristina started Academy training with an open mind and left ready to kick start her police career Klint formed close-knit relationships at the Academy and learnt about the different possibilities that police work has to offer Your learning experience continues with post-Academy placements you will get an opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge through regular tasks and driver training When you have successfully completed all requirements for the Diploma of Policing you will receive your Diploma and be confirmed as a Police Constable This initial training and getting your Diploma of Policing is only the beginning You will continue job-specific training throughout your whole career You may be deployed to any Victorian location determined by operational needs upon appointment Recruits will complete their first 31 weeks of training at the Victoria Police Academy The Victoria Police Academy is located at 1 View Mount Road It is not compulsory to live at the Academy while you are training you can access dormitory-style accommodation if you live more than 40 km away Recruits staying at the Academy during training need to pay a fee We encourage recruits to have a healthy work-life balance while in the Academy You will have 2 weeks of recreational leave during training You cannot take any extra leave during training The training program is designed to ensure your success within a set time and it will take all your dedication to succeed If you are staying at the Academy during your training you will able to return home on the weekends Victoria Police strongly recommends all recruits and employees remain up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations If you'd prefer to combine a university degree with training to be a police officer, check out the new Bachelor of Criminology and Policing. Victoria Police and Monash University have partnered to develop this course as a unique new pathway to becoming a police officer. Download the POLICE FIT app to help you train like a police member, build your health and fitness, and nail the Victoria Police fitness test. For the best chance of success, follow these steps: Continue your police officer application by logging in to our careers portal. Victoria Police Recruitment Team, 8.00am-4.00pm (Monday - Friday) Jellis Craig Monash has announced the integration of Ray White Glen Waverley into its Melbourne eastern suburbs operations expanding its Jellis Craig Mount Waverley office The strategic opening of the new Jellis Craig office in Glen Waverley strengthens Jellis Craig’s foothold in the Monash region with offices now in both Glen Waverley and Mount Waverley If you check the box above before you log in you won’t have to log back into the website next time you return even if you close your browser and come back later stated that the merger with Ray White enhances the Monash team’s ability to deliver its expertise to the Monash community we’re now perfectly positioned to assist more clients and drive even better outcomes,” Huang said Huang said the Jellis Craig Monash team engages with their local community through ongoing sponsorships of local sports clubs and family-friendly events “These initiatives allow us to connect with local families on a meaningful level highlighting our dedication to supporting the vibrant Monash community well beyond property transactions,” he said In addition to Huang’s four years with the company have a combined 35 years of experience within the Jellis Craig network who has been positioned as Jellis Craig’s sales consultant since 2013 and director since 2016 said the agency has been working through various sales and marketing strategies to draw results “Our collective team brings together an unrivalled level of local knowledge and the expanded reach of our network will ensure that we remain the premier agency for anyone looking to buy The transition followed the recent launch of Jellis Craig Live an innovative live vendor platform that offers its clients immediate insights into their property campaigns “The platform empowers them to stay informed and in control throughout every state of the sales process,” Wei said “As the only agency currently offering this cutting-edge technology Jellis Craig continues to set the standard for transparency and client experience in the real estate market.” We are delighted that Monash Council's extension of Bogong Car Park in Glen Waverley re-opened to the community this morning This $40m+ project has added more than 500 new car parking spaces across four floors increasing the total capacity to more than 1,000 free parking spaces "We understand that construction is disruptive and I thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation while we worked to deliver 1,000+ car parking spaces for the busy Glen Waverley precinct," Cr Klisaris said "I'm delighted that we've completed the project in time for Easter and Mother's Day – making it easier for people looking to celebrate these events at one of the many incredible places to eat "Bogong Car Park is right in the heart of Glen Waverley and just a short walk to our iconic Kingsway this investment by Council means that people will be able to reliably find a car park when visiting the precinct." Please be aware of the parking restrictions when using the Bogong Car Park as they vary across different levels and observe signage for minor rectification works over the next six weeks in specific areas of the car park they have made thousands of char kwai teow Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime About 20 kilometres east of the city, on a modest strip that has cricket-themed Sri Lankan restaurant Spicy Wicket and cosy, French bistro Le Gaulois (try the snails), there’s a simple, one-room eatery run by the man who, in 1975, opened what was probably Melbourne’s first Malaysian restaurant. Danny Ko is 78 and his trusty wok has just turned 22. His wife, Honey, worked alongside him for decades, but her knees are not too good these days. In fact, their first place, Penang Coffee House, was Honey’s idea, luring Danny from his work as an engineer, then sweeping him into obsession, as restaurants tend to do. Penang Coffee House in Hawthorn was a revelation that became an institution. Over 20 years, the couple served thousands of Melburnians their first curry laksa (spicy soup noodles), char kwai teow (rice noodle stir-fry) and satay chicken, as well as giving Malaysian students a taste of home. In the 1960s, Danny Ko was one of those homesick university undergraduates: he understood the hankering for hawker-style noodles. In the early days, lemongrass, lime leaves and curry leaves were only available as frozen imports, and Danny’s mum posted spices for the laksa. Expats queued alongside dining cognoscenti and, in 1986, Danny and Honey even catered the 10th birthday celebration for Stephanie’s restaurant, widely considered one of Melbourne’s best places for fine dining. Founder Stephanie Alexander recalls the “satay and other delicious things” served in the backyard. Her then-business partner, Duré Dara, is a regular at Danny’s even now, popping in for a month’s supply of rendang as required. The Kos sold Penang Coffee House to a staff member in 1994; she ran it for another 15 or so years. Danny Ko took a seven-year break, ostensibly working as an engineer in Singapore but, really, eating and learning: “Once a restaurateur, always a restaurateur,” he tells me. Danny’s Kopitiam opened in Glen Waverley in 2002. Kopitiam means “coffee house” but it describes a casual restaurant that serves noodles, soups, curries and rice dishes. This one has 32 seats, no liquor licence, and an order-at-the-counter system for dine-in guests. Food comes as it’s made and there’s not much in the way of service, but Danny’s usually up for a chat if he’s not too busy. Go-to dish: Char kwai teow.Bonnie SavageThere’s only one wok here and it has made thousands of char kwai teow ($16.50). Fresh rice noodles are tossed with pork lard, soy sauce, oyster sauce and garlic and never allowed to rest so the wok hei (breath of the wok) infuses every strand. A handful of prawns, bean shoots and fish cake is thrown in, egg is scrambled through, and that’s it, a simple, Penang-style stir-fry from the food-obsessed island where Ko was born. His intense beef rendang ($22) is rich with roasted coconut, succulent with gravy beef, thick with coriander powder, rounded with belachan (roasted shrimp paste) and brightened with lime and curry leaves grown at the Ko home. Lime leaves also flavour the curry chicken Kapitan ($22), a fragrant and tender Penang classic scented with aromatic spices. Kampung fried rice with chicken, prawn and water spinach.Bonnie SavageIn its simplest village iteration, kampung fried rice ($15) comes only with crunchy anchovies to make a cheap, nourishing meal of carbs with a little ballast. Danny adds chicken, prawn and water spinach. Other dishes show similar finesse with humble ingredients: the mee pok ($15; egg noodles with pork mince) balances vinegar sharpness and chilli heat, and Singapore Hokkien mee ($18.50) is underpinned by prawn-head stock that creates a deep base flavour so the squid and chicken can have a protein party over the top. There are no recipes, nothing is weighed, everything is feel, touch and taste. Melbourne has changed immeasurably since 1975. Laksa is a shopping-centre standard; you can buy roti at the supermarket; every fruit shop has lemongrass. But some things stay the same, thank goodness. Review‘I’m full of praise for this Malaysian canteen in a suburban megachurch’AdvertisementDanny Ko still makes traditional Malaysian dishes with care and a fine knack too: Honey used to be able to make 24 a day The march of time will eventually consign Danny’s Kopitiam to the past let alone the man whose wrists must tire shaking it and a cook and entrepreneur to honour for the way he’s changed the city we all share Vibe: Low-key but precious suburban stayer but you can have Malaysian teh tarik (poured multiple times to “stretch” it); soft drinks include Kickapoo This review was originally published in Good Weekend magazine Good Weekend Superquiz, October 12Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. It’s easy to see why this Middle Eastern restaurant is thronging every Saturday lunchtimeNour’s new chef sure knows how to have fun with Middle Eastern food. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox Melbourne is expected to be home to 9 million people – a city the size of London today As Australia’s largest housing project we’re carefully planning now to ensure the areas around SRL East stations will be ready to meet the needs of our growing population Building the new underground stations at Cheltenham Burwood and Box Hill provides an opportunity to enhance the surrounding neighbourhoods (or precincts) The new stations will support the delivery of 70,000 additional homes and more housing choice in the SRL East neighbourhoods – right where people want to live We’re planning to ensure these areas benefit from an improved range of infrastructure and services open space and community facilities – all on the doorstep of world-class public transport SRL released the draft structure plans and draft planning scheme amendments that will guide development in SRL East neighbourhoods for public feedback from Monday 17 March to Tuesday 22 April 2025 The draft structure plans and draft planning scheme amendments are supported by more than 60 technical studies detailed analysis and ongoing consultation however you can still view the draft structure plans draft planning scheme amendments and supporting materials online Visit Engage Vic to view the documents Structure Plans for SRL East Precincts will set out a shared vision and provide a framework for how areas around the new stations will grow and change over time while protecting and preserving the features people love about them now The plans will guide change in each precinct over decades by defining the preferred outcomes important to the local area the structure planning boundaries for the areas around the 6 new SRL East stations are now confirmed Planning Scheme Amendments (PSAs) will be required to implement structure plans into the planning schemes of the cities of Bayside SRLA has prepared Guidelines to guide the preparation and assessment of Structure Plans within these Structure Plan Areas. View the Guidelines for the preparation of Structure Plans Using community feedback, local studies and ongoing planning, we have prepared draft structure plans and draft planning scheme amendments for each SRL East Precinct – the neighbourhoods around the 6 new underground SRL stations Building on previous community feedback gathered since 2019 engagement to inform SRL East structure planning to date has been via 2 key phases starting from mid 2023 we have been engaging with communities and stakeholders about the opportunities issues and suggestions for each of the SRL East Precincts there has been further conversation with stakeholders in relation to structure planning local councils have been engaged on the draft planning scheme amendments as the responsible authorities for their respective planning schemes You can find out more about this engagement, as well as how SRLA has responded to this feedback, in the SRL East Structure planning engagement report You can read about how feedback has been shaping the delivery of SRL East rail infrastructure and precincts in our past engagement reports A crucial step in the process of implementing new structure plans and planning scheme amendments is making all key documents available for public consultation From Monday 17 March to Tuesday 22 April 2025 the draft structure plans and draft planning scheme amendments were available for public review and feedback This ensured all stakeholders and community members could review the documents including any corresponding technical reports and understand how the proposed changes will affect their neighbourhoods The feedback gathered during this time will be provided to an advisory committee for the next phase in approvals later in 2025 Three world-leading bidders have been shortlisted to build the 6 underground Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East stations The SRL East stations will be fully accessible light-filled spaces – featuring elements inspired by the history of the local community and First Nations peoples with each station to have a Green Star rating of at least 5 stars Construction of SRL East is powering ahead with works underway at all 6 station sites and 1500 people already working on the project SRL East will open up access to key health employment and education destinations in Melbourne’s east and south east and will deliver direct train access for the first time to Monash and Deakin universities jobs and services to the neighbourhoods surrounding the new stations We're doing the important planning now - in consultation with the community and local councils - to ensure they are vibrant places to live The contract to build the stations between Glen Waverley and Box Hill will be awarded in 2026 – the third major construction contract awarded for the project The 2 remaining bidders will then compete for the second stations contract Reki Reinantha’s vision for Andzero was to create a local meeting spot that stood apart from the typical Melbourne cafe “I wanted to offer the community something different,” the co-owner and chef tells Broadsheet “There won’t be any avo toast or poached eggs on our menu.” a casual pop-up specialising in chirashi bowls and nigiri sushi and have now turned their talents to this charming neigbourhood cafe in suburban Glen Waverley with options including crisp chicken katsu each served on fluffy white rolls and available all day until sold out an onsen egg and soba noodles served alongside your choice of protein (its most popular sets include the chicken karaage with curry aioli and the unagi and dashi scrambled egg set) You’ll also find three different types of homemade onigiri travel spots and more – curated by those who know Andzero is doing a set menu dinner service from Thursday to Saturday – but be sure to arrive early The specialty coffee program by Five Senses is overseen by head barista Belle Lee (formerly of Ondo), and includes Five Senses’ take on viral drinks such as the Mont Blanc and strawberry matcha. Pastries are another drawcard, with a mix of in-house creations and viennoiserie from Yarraville’s Cobb Lane Bakery The house cream cheese garlic bread made from brioche dough has been an instant hit The atmosphere inside the 22-seat venue is modern yet homey Reinantha and his team completed the fit-out themselves terrazzo surfaces and a palette of white and peach creating a warm Reinantha is already planning his next move with plans to relocate Sachi into a new home in the CBD 696 High St Road, Glen Waverley @andzero.melb 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 A prominent hotel development site in the heart of Randwick is set to hit the market offering a rare opportunity to capitalise on a DA-approved project in one of Sydney’s most tightly held Eastern Suburbs pockets Jess Freeman • 05/05/2025 Frasers Property Industrial has today announced our first capital partnership in Australia with an investment vehicle sponsored by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (“MSREI”).  Victoria’s dairy regions are facing growing challenges in accessing housing affecting workforce attraction and retention and threatening the long-term sustainability of the state’s $3 billion dairy industry Jess Freeman • 28/04/2025 Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East is powering ahead with the $1.7 billion contract awarded to build the northern section of twin tunnels between Glen Waverley and Box Hill Terra Verde is a global consortium of Webuild and Bouygues Construction Australia – all with deep experience here and overseas The tunnel boring machines (TBMs) digging this section of twin tunnels will launch from Burwood - travelling south to Glen Waverley in 2026 - and will later travel north towards Box Hill Tunnels North is the second major construction contract awarded for SRL East after the contract for the southern section of tunnels was awarded last year with early works underway at all 6 station sites and the train stabling facility in Heatherton Major construction kicks off in the coming weeks at the site of the new SRL station and transport super hub at Clayton Construction of SRL East between Cheltenham and Box Hill is creating up to 8000 direct jobs with more than 1500 people already working on the project The 3 other main works contracts are well progressed with 3 shortlisted bidders to build the 6 underground stations and 2 bidders vying for the Linewide contract – which includes building the trains fitout of the tunnels and operation of the network it will help deliver thousands more homes exactly where they’re needed – right next door to jobs By Sophie Aubrey Glen Waverley’s new high-rises look out over suburban streets and the Dandenong Ranges.Credit: Joe Armao Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time there’s a term that is often uttered to describe Glen Waverley: the centre of the universe (“yu zhou zhong xin”) Within less than a kilometre there is a cinema specialty Chinese and Indian grocery stores numerous apartment towers and one eatery after another Arjun and Vishal Kapoor have strong family ties to Glen Waverley Secondary College.Credit: Luis Enrique Ascui it’s humming with people seeking to fill their bellies with Chinese wontons and Sri Lankan hoppers fairy lights draped around trees guiding the way And as you talk to people who live and work in the area it doesn’t take long to realise that Glen Waverley seems to have a certain pull: once you move here migrated at age eight from Kenya with his family more than 60 per cent of Glen Waverley’s residents are born overseas he recalls being the only child who wasn’t white “The diversity of cultures coming in has changed the dynamic Which place would celebrate Chinese New Year Indian Diwali and still do the Anzac march He chuckles when he remembers his dad purchasing their family home for $74,000 in 1983 the median house price is more than $1.7 million While Kapoor and wife Shivani couldn’t afford a large family home in the suburb In 2008 they bought a two-bedroom unit near Wesley College to follow in his footsteps and attend Glen Waverley Secondary College one of Victoria’s most sought-after public schools and a big reason why property prices are so high in the zone surrounding it A decade’s worth of VCE results data shows the school consistently reached median scores of between 32 and 34 – above the state median of 30 Ninety-one per cent of students have a language background other than English “[In Asian families] education is first and foremost What comes with that is good teachers and leaders.” Many people will be familiar with Glen Waverley for being at the end of a Metro train line somewhat abruptly because this was once the eastern border of metropolitan Melbourne Original plans to extend the railway to Rowville and beyond were scuppered in favour of infill housing development It’s a decision that has long vexed those living further east but one that has given Glen Waverley an edge Waverley Historical Society president Ralph Bartlett at Glen Waverley’s Shepherds Bush Community Garden near the Dandenong creek and valley.Credit: Joe Armao Waverley Historical Society president Ralph Bartlett remembers when brick-veneer homes and winding suburban streets replaced the dairy farms and orchards that blanketed the hills leading down to the Dandenong Creek While some of these houses have been demolished and substituted for more modern “McMansions” many residents continue to have clear views of the Dandenong Ranges A residential area of Glen Waverley.Credit: Joe Armao Glen Waverley’s importance was amplified when the sprawling home of the Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Seminary became the Victoria Police Academy before the 16-hectare site underwent extensive development Bartlett says locals nicknamed the academy “Copper’s Christi” McDonald’s set up its first Victorian venue at the corner of Springvale Road and High Street It became a magnet for families across Melbourne eager to get a taste of American fast food Monash Council Mayor Nicky Luo’s first job was at the local Maccas she had only just moved from Shenzhen in China about a year earlier and her English was still rusty A 1973 advertisement for Victoria’s first McDonald’s which was established in Glen Waverley published in the Waverley Gazette.Credit: Monash Public Library Service  Luo has been a regular on Kingsway for 30 years and strolling down the street with her it’s soon apparent that she is on a first-name basis with many of the traders where she orders coffee every morning after a gym session a Cantonese restaurant she has been eating at with her family since she migrated Luo started her new Australian life in Glen Waverley and never left very quiet.” But the area quickly grew on her Monash Mayor Nicky Luo outside the council offices She migrated to Australia at age 15 and landed in Glen Waverley.Credit: Joe Armao says staying in Glen Waverley to raise her two children Luo is Monash’s first mayor of Chinese heritage Kingsway originally had more clothes and gift shops the Village cinema and a karaoke bar brought nightlife to the area apartment blocks have started to dot Glen Waverley’s suburban skyline including three residential towers built as part of The Glen shopping centre’s 2019 redevelopment a director at the Glen Waverley branch of real estate agency Biggins & Scott are opting for apartments on Kingsway as it evokes a modern Asian city but it’s not a huge change in lifestyle in terms of language and grocery shopping.” Chinese migrants were drawn to Glen Waverley thanks to feng shui an ancient practice that arranges the environment to promote harmony and health Glen Waverley was identified as the tail of the dragon with Box Hill the belly and Doncaster the head Xu’s property agency finds that about two-thirds of buyers are Chinese and only a small fraction are white Australian They came straight to Glen Waverley.Credit: Joe Armao Elaine Rodriguez moved to Australia from Singapore in April with her husband they’ve just finished a story session at Glen Waverley Library and are about to walk back to their eighth-floor rented apartment at The Glen Rodriguez explains that they had considered moving to Docklands or Southbank but settled on Glen Waverley because it had everything they needed while still giving them the peace they wanted The city is nice but it’s just too crowded all the time,” she says this definitely would be a very ideal place [to buy].” who is president of the Glen Waverley Secondary College school council but worries about the capacity of local schools to cope with the influx of families without greater funding “[Our school] is the heartbeat of the community,” he says worry about how unrecognisable central Glen Waverley is becoming “The great attraction of Glen Waverley was that it was open … You had plenty of sunlight and air The suburb is undergoing yet more change with the construction of one of six stations of the Labor government’s $34.5 billion first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop Glen Waverley residents and business owners are hopeful it will benefit the area by bringing more people in The state government is also overseeing planning controls around each station and has flagged that towers of up to 25 storeys will be permitted in Glen Waverley to help accommodate a predicted 2051 population of 46,500 but hundreds of parking spaces near Kingsway have been lost to construction works drivers are stuck doing lap after lap in search of a parking spot pictured at Mocha Jo’s in 2022 before he sold the business who founded cafe Mocha Jo’s in 1999 and turned it into a local institution the parking problems were just one of several issues that led him to sell up in October It was a tough decision; he adores the area But he says he couldn’t simply wait for the Suburban Rail Loop station to be completed the short term is what’s important,” he says But those glory days are unfortunately gone.” Hong Kong Dim Sum’s Kong Choi Leung is still on the tools.Credit: Joe Armao 73-year-old Kong Choi Leung is tossing a wok in the 15-year-old kitchen of Hong Kong Dim Sum with a grin He started the business with wife Shing Mui as a side hustle 24 years ago when they made dim sums to freeze and sell from their garage they just work,” jokes their son and business co-owner “None of this work-life balance nonsense.” From left: brothers Andrew and Phillip Leung and their parents Shing Mui and Kong Choi Leung (holding Andrew’s son Asher The space is unpretentious and when The Age visits tables are full of diners enjoying yum cha Others are buying from shelves of frozen dumplings a centre where people who live in surrounding eastern and south-eastern suburbs converge but as a teenager he’d meet girls from Keysborough on Kingsway for coffee dates friends would meet at Glen Waverley station to head to CBD nightclubs before stumbling back to Kingsway for a bite afterwards Leung says that with so many Chinese restaurants where the rent is half that of their Kingsway restaurant Freezers full of dumplings to take home at Hong Kong Dim Sum.Credit: Joe Armao And while he hopes the Suburban Rail Loop will further elevate Glen Waverley he’s scared the current parking and traffic havoc will prompt shoppers and diners to permanently take their business elsewhere It’s really frustrating for people who are hungry or just trying to do a quick milk run,” he says “You can’t be the centre of the universe if you don’t have enough parking spots.” A spokeswoman for the Suburban Rail Loop Authority said works started in May last year and the authority was doing all it could to minimise disruption Victorian Labor MP for Glen Waverley John Mullahy acknowledged the parking troubles being felt by locals hundreds of new spaces would replace removed parking has settled in Glen Waverley for the long term The state government plans to build a multi-level 500-space car park Monash Council is also extending one of its car parks for another 500 spaces Mullahy only moved to Glen Waverley from Oakleigh six months ago but is invested in its success: he too has decided he is here for the long haul His six-year-old daughter is at the local primary school “We made the move like the majority of constituents make the move Glen Waverley Traders Association vice-president Craig Lane has done business on Kingsway for 33 years and now runs three restaurants – Steak Ministry Paradise Road and Elephant Corridor – with a fourth on the way He says that while other eat streets of Melbourne are known for one particular type of cuisine One day you might find yourself inside a quirky seven-storey food complex you might head for a pint and a parma at the Waverley RSL a branch that started in 1950 and is adored by locals for fostering community spirit “You can come to Glen Waverley for a month and go to a different restaurant every single night.” grew up in Glen Waverley and wants the same for her baby.Credit: Joe Armao Jordan Harrick has been bringing specialty coffee to her home suburb for 10 years She set up Black Flat Coffee Brewers at age 22 and has found success as a go-to for rail commuters as well as local workers and residents The venue is tiny – it has four stools inside and a window espresso bar – but is at the base of an apartment tower right by the train station on Kingsway is even a nod to what European settlers originally called the suburb due to its rich agricultural soil grew up in Glen Waverley and met her husband at the public high school She fondly remembers wasting time at The Glen sipping on Happy Cup bubble tea and scarfing down food with her family at Imperial Kingdom Her family often joked about the suburb being the centre of the universe because it was buzzing day and night “I haven’t found a suburb that has this much energy all through the week and still feels really safe and family-friendly,” she says he refers to it Vishal Kapoor still refers to Glen Waverley as his village He still catches up for dinner once a month with his grade 3 friends they couldn’t bring themselves to leave the area “If you said to me where could I move to that ticks the boxes of education Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter there\\u2019s a term that is often uttered to describe Glen Waverley: the centre of the universe (\\u201Cyu zhou zhong xin\\u201D) And when you\\u2019re standing on Kingsway it\\u2019s humming with people seeking to fill their bellies with Chinese wontons and Sri Lankan hoppers it doesn\\u2019t take long to realise that Glen Waverley seems to have a certain pull: once you move here more than 60 per cent of Glen Waverley\\u2019s residents are born overseas he recalls being the only child who wasn\\u2019t white \\u201CThe diversity of cultures coming in has changed the dynamic \\u201CIt was dumb luck that we ended up here While Kapoor and wife Shivani couldn\\u2019t afford a large family home in the suburb one of Victoria\\u2019s most sought-after public schools A shows the school consistently reached median scores of between 32 and 34 \\u2013 above the state median of 30 \\u201C[In Asian families] education is first and foremost What comes with that is good teachers and leaders.\\u201D It\\u2019s a decision that has long vexed those living further east While some of these houses have been demolished and substituted for more modern \\u201CMcMansions\\u201D Glen Waverley\\u2019s importance was amplified when Bartlett says locals nicknamed the academy \\u201CCopper\\u2019s Christi\\u201D McDonald\\u2019s set up its first Victorian venue Monash Council Mayor Nicky Luo\\u2019s first job was at the local Maccas \\u201CI was very anxious going into that job it\\u2019s soon apparent that she is on a first-name basis with many of the traders very quiet.\\u201D But the area quickly grew on her Luo is Monash\\u2019s first mayor of Chinese heritage \\u2018Who needs to go to the city?\\u2019\\u201D apartment blocks have started to dot Glen Waverley\\u2019s suburban skyline including three residential towers built as part of The Glen shopping centre\\u2019s 2019 redevelopment but it\\u2019s not a huge change in lifestyle in terms of language and grocery shopping.\\u201D Xu\\u2019s property agency finds that about two-thirds of buyers are Chinese they\\u2019ve just finished a story session at Glen Waverley Library and are about to walk back to their eighth-floor rented apartment at The Glen The city is nice but it\\u2019s just too crowded all the time,\\u201D she says this definitely would be a very ideal place [to buy].\\u201D \\u201C[Our school] is the heartbeat of the community,\\u201D he says \\u201CWe can\\u2019t keep sticking portables up.\\u201D \\u201CIt\\u2019s a massive overdevelopment,\\u201D he says \\u201CThe great attraction of Glen Waverley was that it was open \\u2026 You had plenty of sunlight and air you weren\\u2019t walking around in shadows.\\u201D The suburb is undergoing yet more change with the construction of one of six stations of the Labor government\\u2019s $34.5 billion first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop who founded cafe Mocha Jo\\u2019s in 1999 and turned it into a local institution But he says he couldn\\u2019t simply wait for the Suburban Rail Loop station to be completed the short term is what\\u2019s important,\\u201D he says But those glory days are unfortunately gone.\\u201D they just work,\\u201D jokes their son and business co-owner \\u201CNone of this work-life balance nonsense.\\u201D but as a teenager he\\u2019d meet girls from Keysborough on Kingsway for coffee dates If you don\\u2019t know where to go for dinner he\\u2019s scared the current parking and traffic havoc will prompt shoppers and diners to permanently take their business elsewhere \\u201CIt\\u2019s hard to get in and hard to get out It\\u2019s really frustrating for people who are hungry or just trying to do a quick milk run,\\u201D he says \\u201CYou can\\u2019t be the centre of the universe if you don\\u2019t have enough parking spots.\\u201D \\u201CWe made the move like the majority of constituents make the move and that\\u2019s for the education,\\u201D he says and now runs three restaurants \\u2013 Steak Ministry Paradise Road and Elephant Corridor \\u2013 with a fourth on the way \\u201CEveryone lives in peace,\\u201D Lane says \\u201CYou can come to Glen Waverley for a month and go to a different restaurant every single night.\\u201D The venue is tiny \\u2013 it has four stools inside and a window espresso bar \\u2013 but is at the base of an apartment tower right by the train station on Kingsway \\u201CI haven\\u2019t found a suburb that has this much energy all through the week and still feels really safe and family-friendly,\\u201D she says \\u201CPeople stay here a long time.\\u201D they couldn\\u2019t bring themselves to leave the area \\u201CIf you said to me where could I move to that ticks the boxes of education Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus Andzero is a charming neighbourhood cafe by former Kisume chef Reki Reinantha who set out to create a local meeting spot that stands apart from your typical Melbourne cafe find teishoku (a traditional Japanese breakfast set) with house Japanese pickles an onsen egg and salad served alongside fried chicken katsu with options including crisp Wagyu hamburg (Japanese-style meat patty) each served on fluffy white rolls and available until sold out You’ll also find steak frites with a Japanese twist; choose between yakiniku sauce or yuzu kosho relish with butcher’s cut Wagyu and fries The specialty coffee program includes Five Senses’ take on viral drinks like the Mont Blanc and strawberry matcha. Pastries are another drawcard, with a mix of in-house creations, like cream cheese garlic bread, and viennoiserie from Cobb Lane Bakery Website: instagram.com We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet The City of Monash has sold a 1.5 acre car park as a development site to an investor familiar with the area is outlaying $50.88 million for 281 Springvale Road following an expressions of interest campaign closed in June The executive also holds an interest in the neighbouring Century City Walk and Novotel The latest site is expected to longer term yield just over 60,000 square metres of residential product in at least one building Their deal comes nearly 10 years since another government arm – VicTrack – partnered with Consolidated Properties Group to replace another ex-public site with an eight storey residential based mixed use building Glen Waverley is about 19 kilometres south east of Melbourne’s CBD Runlong Fang expands Glen Waverley footprint Council offered 281 Springvale Rd – a 6114 sqm island site bound by Coleman Parade Kingsway and Railway Pde North – also known as the Central Car Park must be handed back to council as a plaza with a footpath The price paid could also not be less than market value The 400-plus bay car park must remain public too though council has earmarked a replacement multi-level one on the north west corner of Railway Pde North and Euneva Avenue replacing an open-air one (story continues below) “This sale not only sets a record land rate but also highlights the growing confidence in the re-emergence of the suburban apartment market,” Mr Ma added continue to view Melbourne as a highly attractive investment destination for residential housing,” according to the executive “The site’s…zoning and location within a major activity centre combined with its proximity to well located and planned transportation infrastructure including the proposed Suburban Rail Loop (East) “The sale price reflects a market leading land rate of $8322 per sqm Construction is expected to commence by 2026 Mr Fang’s local property portfolio also includes an office on a double block at 509 St Kilda Road – acquired from developer and shopping centre owner John Beville for $163m in 2018 In 2019, the developer paid Benson Property Group founder Elias Jreissati and his wife, Colleen, $16m for the penthouse at Port Melbourne’s HM@S building 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 Police have arrested five teenagers after a series of alleged burglaries and a carjacking in Melbourne's eastern suburbs overnight. Officers spotted an allegedly stolen white Range Rover Discovery driving erratically on Capital Avenue in Glen Waverley about 11pm. The car, which was stolen from the Albert Park area on 8 February, was allegedly involved in a number of earlier incidents from around 9.30pm on 10 February: - cigarette burglary at a service station on Dorset Road in Croydon - cigarette burglary at a store on Mount Dandenong Road in Croydon - attempted burglary at a service station on Bayswater Road in Bayswater North. The offenders were disturbed by a staff member and fled. No threats were made and there were no injuries. The Range Rover was followed from Glen Waverley through multiple suburbs by Air Wing, Operation Trinity units and uniform police on the ground. A short time later, the occupants dumped the Range Rover in Wantirna. They allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle at the intersection of Burwood Highway and Stud Road but were unsuccessful. The teenagers allegedly stole a Ford Focus during an aggravated carjacking on Stud Road, where the driver was threatened with a knife. The driver was not physically injured during the incident. The teenagers fled in the Focus towards Box Hill and stop sticks were successfully deployed. The car came to a stop on Belmore Road in Mont Albert North where the five male occupants fled on foot. Four boys from the Dandenong area, aged 13, 14, 15 and 16, and a 15-year-old boy from the Moorabbin area were all arrested nearby. They were taken into custody and will be interviewed by Maroondah Crime Investigation Unit detectives. Operation Trinity has been specifically targeting burglars and car thieves each night since March 2023. The operation, which runs from dusk until dawn across Melbourne, is easily Victoria Police's most well-resourced operation. On top of standard patrols, there are another 70 police including members of the Dog Squad, Public Order Response Team, and Air Wing, specifically tasked with preventing and responding to burglaries and car thefts each night. The first 4 tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for SRL East will begin arriving on site next year – and will be in the ground in 2026 tunnelling between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley Herrenknecht – one of the world’s leading manufacturers – is the preferred contractor to supply the TBMs that will drill 16kms of twin tunnels between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley Two of the machines will be remanufactured after being used on the Sydney Metro project – significantly reducing the carbon footprint of SRL works All 4 TBMs will be powered by 100% renewable electricity Measuring 7.24m in diameter and between 120 and 150m long, the first TBMs will launch from Clarinda and travel up to 90m a week – 2 travelling south to Cheltenham and 2 north towards Glen Waverley The TBMs will arrive on site for assembly in late 2025 and will start tunnelling in early 2026 In a world first, one of the crews operating the TBMs will be an all-women team – and more than 650 women have already applied for selection Two types of TBMs will be used to match ground conditions along the SRL East alignment – 2 slurry machines will be used in the northern section while 2 convertible machines will be used in the softer ground further south. In a Victorian first these 2 machines will be converted from slurry to earth pressure balance (EPB) machines between Heatherton and Cheltenham Construction of SRL East between Cheltenham and Box Hill is forging ahead with works underway at all 6 station sites, including the TBM launch site in Burwood and the tunnel access structure in Heatherton SRL East is creating up to 8000 direct jobs and 1400 people are already working on the project SRL East will be taking passengers in 2035 healthcare and education in Melbourne’s east and south east and delivering a train service for the first time to Monash and Deakin universities 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 between Cheltenham and Box Hill will deliver huge benefits to those in Melbourne's east with faster and more reliable public transport and greater access to jobs and will be built as a standalone 26km rail line integrated with the existing public transport network create new jobs and housing closer to home deliver more direct journeys for regional Victorians and enhance walking SRL will be delivered in stages and construction on SRL East began in June 2022 Located in the heart of Glen Waverley’s activity centre the new SRL East station will provide faster and more convenient access to the vibrant retail and hospitality area and quick journeys to universities employment and hospitals to the north and south The new underground SRL East station at Glen Waverley will be one of the most well-connected stations on the metropolitan network The station will provide a key transport link to the Glen Waverley line and will integrate with local bus services – connecting more people to jobs as well as travel to Melbourne’s other middle suburbs The underground station at Glen Waverley will be located in the heart of Glen Waverley with a single station entrance orientated towards Coleman Parade and the existing MTM station The new station’s platform will sit around 17m below ground with lifts and escalators connecting passengers to SRL’s ‘turn up and go’ train services Changing between SRL and metro trains and buses at Glen Waverley will be fast A new station plaza opposite Coleman Parade will enable passengers to easily connect with bus services and other surface transport options New pedestrian laneways and cycling paths will make it easier to move around and access Kingsway and the Glen Waverley Activity Centre There will be accessible pick up and drop off areas taxi bays and up to 600 bicycle parking spaces located nearby The station will also include buildings to accommodate ticketing and customer facilities and potential retail tenancies and essential emergency and safety infrastructure 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 Construction stages and activities include: The environmental effects for SRL East have been assessed through Victoria’s most comprehensive and transparent planning approvals process – an Environment Effects Statement (EES) The project received planning approvals in September 2022 SRL East’s EES received more than 360 submissions and saw an independent panel hear from 47 witnesses over 39 days of public hearings and it has resulted in enhanced measures and outcomes that will benefit the community during construction and operation The EES was Victoria’s first fully digital EES and will remain online for the life of the project as a reference document View the digital EES Following extensive planning and design work SRL East received planning approvals in September 2022 The assessment of the SRL East Environment Effects Statement recognised that the project will bring enormous benefits to Melbourne and has resulted in enhanced measures and outcomes that will benefit the community during construction and operation Read more about Planning Construction of SRL East kicked off in June 2022 with Initial Works underway to prepare sites for major construction by 2024 Box Hill and at the site of the stabling facility in Heatherton Activities are similar to routine infrastructure maintenance and renewal works that happen in our suburbs every day there will be temporary facilities set up along the alignment These will include site offices and worker amenities Dedicated residential and business support team members will be onsite and moving around the area to ensure community are informed and supported throughout construction Initial Works at Glen Waverley are expected to start in early 2023 Residents and businesses will be informed well in advance of any works starting and impacts such as noise light and vibration will be clearly communicated *Ongoing community and stakeholder engagement SRL includes strategic land planning and development initiatives in SRL Precincts that will attract and support clusters of new businesses and deliver better local services and additional housing SRL will open up exciting prospects for new recreation spaces and community facilities as well as improved walking and cycling links that will make Glen Waverley an even more attractive and vibrant place to live we've been speaking with community members online and face to face to understand what locals love most about their areas and how SRL East can help further enhance neighbourhoods Feedback from the people who know SRL East precincts best is very important throughout all stages of planning and development There will be many opportunities for you to get involved and contribute your ideas on how we can make areas around SRL East stations even better places to live Subscribe to our newsletters and receive regular project updates Andrew IIie coach Craig Tyzzer and wife Sue’s house is one to loveAlesha Capone Tennis star Ash Barty with her coach Craig Tyzzer after her 2021 Wimbledon final Tyzzer and wife Sue have put their house at 16 Bizley St Tennis champion Ash Barty’s coach Craig Tyzzer is aiming for a grand slam result when his Mt Waverley family home goes under the hammer later this month Tyzzer and wife Sue are selling their four-bedroom house at 16 Bizley St with a $2.3m-$2.5m price guide The 2019 Women’s Tennis Association’s Coach of the Year 1 Barty from 2016 until her 2022 retirement RELATED: Tennis star Ash Barty’s lavish Gold Coast property score Doncaster East: Resort-like home with large tennis court, luxe home cinema hits the market First look: 61 homes approved in Ash Barty’s neighbourhood 2021 Wimbledon Championships and 2022 Australian Open while working with Tyzzer She also took out the 2018 US Open women’s doubles alongside American player CoCo Vandeweghe one of two presented to both Tyzzer and Vandeweghe’s coach Pat Cash after the doubles victory has since served as the Mt Waverley family home’s lolly bowl 38 Andrew IIie and has received other honours including the 2017 Australian Tennis Award coaching excellence – high performance gong He now oversees Tennis Australia’s junior girls’ player support program exposed beams and brickwork in one of the living areas Craig Tyzzer with Ash Barty at Roland Garros Tyzzer has lived at the Mt Waverley residence for more than 20 years But they’re selling with plans to downsize Tyzzer said he had always enjoyed returning to the house after travelling to international sports events “Both Ash and I weren’t fantastic travellers we were both homebodies and wanted to be with our family and friends,” he said The recently-updated kitchen features stone surfaces and stainless-steel appliances Tennis player Ash Barty with her coach Craig Tyzzer when he received the 2017 Australian Tennis Award coaching excellence The home’s three bathrooms are light and bright His favourite room is a living area featuring an open fireplace exposed beams and brickwork and a built-in bar Displayed in the room is Tyzzer’s helmet collection a notable inclusion being a costume piece from the Gladiator film starring Russell Crowe “It’s a great place to entertain and I love spending time there,” Tyzzer said They have hosted several birthdays and other celebrations including 60-80 guests at his daughter’s 18th a formal living area and kitchen fitted with stone surfaces and stainless-steel appliances three bathrooms and powder room recently redone,” Tyzzer said They also added a kitchen portrait window looking out to the garden Further features include a main bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite containing a freestanding bathtub; an office or fifth bedroom; 23 solar panels; and a double garage A double garage is also among the home’s features Buxton Mt Waverley managing director Steve Hatzi said the property “Being local to the Mt Waverley Secondary College zone has been a big part of the attraction,” Mr Hatzi said Having multiple living areas and two outdoor decks also gives parents and children plenty of room to spend time both together and apart The property will be auctioned at 12.30pm on June 15 Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Iconic ‘Home Alone’ house up for sale — now has an underground basketball court Katy Perry emerges as champion of years-long $22m+ LA home saga Want a home that pays for itself? Melbourne investor hotspots with highest rental yields Tennis coach Craig Tyzzer with champion player Ash Barty during her retirement press conference in 2022 1 Ash Barty’s coach Craig Tyzzer and wife Sue scored an ace auction result when their Mt Waverley house sold for $2,258,000 yesterday PropTrack recorded a preliminary 64.2 per cent clearance rate for Victoria from 556 early auctions results available on Saturday Tyzzer, who coached Barty for six years up until her 2022 retirement, lived at the 16 Bizley St home for more than two decades alongside his wife and their four daughters RELATED: Mt Waverley: Ash Barty coach Craig Tyzzer and wife Sue’s house is one to love Tennis star Ash Barty’s lavish Gold Coast property score 1 tennis player Ash Barty and her coach Craig Tyzzer on their way to a media conference Now the older children have grown up and moved out Tyzzer and Sue are moving to Queensland for work and family commitments plus the 2018 US Open women’s doubles alongside American player CoCo Vandeweghe 38 Andrew Ilie and received honours including the 2019 Women’s Tennis Association’s Coach of the Year and 2017 Australian Tennis Award coaching excellence – high performance gong Tyzzer spearheaded Barty to her Wimbledon win He also said that both he and Barty never wanted to install a tennis court at their respective properties as they were keen to keep work and home lives separate Buxton Mt Waverley managing director Steve Hatzi said a 200-strong crowd watched as the four-bedroom property went under the hammer all family buyers and the new owners are a young family with a child,” Mr Hatzi said Ash Barty goes through her paces under the watchful eye of coach Craig Tyzzer and husband Gary Kissick The Mt Waverley house has hosted many birthdays and family Christmases In Melbourne’s northern suburbs, a four-bedroom house at 3 Fiona Court, Gladstone Park Ray White Gladstone Park director Malek Younan said the owners who had purchased the residence about 11 months ago and partially renovated has become Gladstone Park’s second-most expensive house behind 14 Barclay Close which sold for $1.01m in 2023 has become one of the suburb’s most expensive homes Ray White Gladstone Park director Malek Younan with the happy new owners Mr Younan said one of the Fiona Court house’s owners had tears in his eyes following the auction then three and then two who just kept pushing up the price,” he said The buyers were a couple who had been looking since the year started The property is located in the prestigious Sackville Ward One of yesterday’s top sales was a five-bedroom house at 27 Alfred St, Kew, listed with a $7m-$7.7m price guide The home features an outdoor swimming pool stone and travertine surfaces and a kitchen with a walk-in pantry Abercrombys’ Perry Zhou declined to comment on the sold value but industry sources indicated that the house changed hands for a higher figure than the asking range “There were four bidders and it sold to a family,” Mr Zhou said “It was a well-attended auction on a beautiful winter afternoon.” Good family-style homes near schools have been selling well PropTrack is expecting 1073 auctions across the state next week MORE: Victorians to get up to $40,000 boost in homebuying power from July 1, 2024 Doncaster East: Ex-Swans’ forward Jason ‘Jack’ Love selling apartment Victorian suburbs owners never want to leave turning them into millionaires This is probably not the page you’re looking for sold for the first time in more than 60 years last weekend The Melbourne suburbs in the sights of international property seekers have been revealed as returning migration makes renters’ lives even harder St Kilda and Brighton are the most searched areas by realestate.com.au users based offshore looking to buy Glen Waverley is the only outer suburb to feature in the top 10 while Glen Huntly and Ormond have experienced the biggest growth in demand RELATED: Chinese buyers to return to Australia as border opens Sorrento 1980s beach house soars past $4m in first sale ever Grandma’s houses gift families parting premiums in Glen Waverley, Wheelers Hill The new owners will move in initially and might build a new home eventually Inner suburbs dominate the most popular for rental searches with Clayton the only suburb not in central Melbourne or the inner ring to feature in that top 10 PropTrack senior analyst Karen Dellow said Melbourne was the most popular Australian city for offshore property hunters looking to buy and rent “Increased migration will have a more significant impact on the rental market than the buy and sell market,” she said “There is currently a shortage of rental stock and high demand levels are pushing up weekly rents … additional property seekers added to the mix will undoubtedly increase demand for rentals.” Victoria also remains the most-popular state on dominant Chinese property platform Juwai IQI but the state’s percentage of searches for Australian real estate has declined from 47 per cent in 2018 to 33 per cent in 2022 just ahead of New South Wales’ 31 per cent share It comes as Canada has banned foreigners from buying residential properties for two years as it faces its own affordability issues Richmond is one of the most sought-after suburbs An apartment inside this building at 703/205 Burnley St is currently for sale But Ms Dellow said supply was the key to alleviating current housing pressures and a foreign buyer ban would be “unlikely to have a significant impact” here as “foreign investment makes up only a small portion of the housing market” Glen Waverley was the most popular suburb for “buy” searches from China and Doncaster East for searches from Hong Kong Biggin & Scott Glen Waverley agent Julie Karl said Chinese buyers were attracted to the area for its education prospects Glen Waverley Secondary College and there is a good primary school as well,” she said “But it’s also to be with people of a similar culture because so many Chinese people have landed in Glen Waverley it’s a place they can find similar food and a sense of community.” Juwai IQI group managing director Daniel Ho said two key drivers were where children were studying and where family and friends already lived He said Victoria’s greatest advantages were its urban lifestyle and lower prices than Sydney “We don’t expect Victoria to lose its Chinese buyer crown to Sydney in 2023,” he said “I believe Sydney will continue to have strong demand and Victoria will actually widen it’s lead a little with even stronger growth.” PropTrack director of economic research Cameron Kusher expected “pretty strong growth in rents” in inner Melbourne through 2023 noting most international migrants would rent first “The inner region is the most renter-centric area and definitely supply is tightening up really rapidly,” he told the Herald Sun at the end of last year “A lot of migrants want to be close to the city and a shortage of stock is exacerbating the challenge for people to find a rental and giving landlords the scope to put up rents.” Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Renting in Victoria: Why there is no cooling standard for rental properties Kilmore turret house for sale is one of the town’s oldest homes Melbourne high-density development vs heritage: population booms as affordability declines Students in Glen Waverley have had an exclusive look at what Melbourne is made of – discovering what geotechnical investigations for Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East are revealing about the ground under their feet Glen Waverley Secondary College STEM students had a unique opportunity to look at core soil samples collected on the school grounds and hear first-hand from SRL experts about the city-shaping project - and future career opportunities The geotechnical investigations show that under Glen Waverley the tunnel boring machines (TBMs) will be tunnelling through siltstone – a sedimentary rock known as the “Anderson Creek Formation” More than 800 boreholes have been drilled between Cheltenham and Box Hill in a massive program of works across Melbourne’s east and south-east These samples – along with 12,000 lab tests – provide vital information about ground conditions and help inform the planning and design of SRL East it will be faster and easier for future students in Glen Waverley to get to school and open up more choices for TAFE and university It will also improve public transport connections to Glen Waverley’s thriving retail A trip between the new SRL stations at Glen Waverley and Monash will take under 5 minutes – saving around 40 minutes on return public transport trips With SRL, students and locals will enjoy better access to more jobs closer to home in Glen Waverley’s activity centre. Employment in Glen Waverley will boom, with jobs set to more than double once SRL is connected to Melbourne Airport Construction on SRL East will kick off this year Around 14% of total hours worked during the first phase of construction will be completed by Victorian apprentices Golden Age has appointed Figurehead Construction to construct its second Glen Waverley project Figurehead have already kicked off construction of the 77-townhouse project on Ferntree Gully Road which was approved by the local council just over a year ago Golden Age has sold 80 per cent of its Stage 1 release with new park front lots brought forward to cater to demand demonstrating the need for architecturally-designed townhomes in the growing suburb Designed by leading architectural firm Rothelowman the Floret townhomes are designed to be sensitive to the site’s existing context while capitalising on an opportunity to deliver an outstanding architectural response that will set a new standard for townhouses within the area Figurehead Group Founder & Managing Director Joe Grasso said the construction group is excited by the opportunity to deliver the Floret townhome project “Their commitment to a conservative and robust design and delivery model aligns with our obligation to our key stakeholders the end users of our product," Grasso said “Figurehead Construction has specialised in the delivery of townhomes since its inception in 2007 it’s important in this challenging climate that we partner with a reputable team and take on projects we have a track record of delivering to a high standard." Golden Age Founder and Managing Director Jeff Xu said Figurehead Construction is known for producing results of the highest calibre, something Golden Age Group strives for in the final product of their developments “Figurehead has an extensive and diverse portfolio of more than 100 completed projects all with unwavering quality," Xu said we are eager to deliver a thorough and proactive approach to this project as it is one that will lift the standard within the area." By using the same architecture and landscape team (Aspect Studios) as Sky Garden, Golden Age's first project in Glen Waverley above The Glen Shopping Centre, Golden Age’s project will seek to put the community at the heart complemented by extensive gardens in a secure neighbourhood that is ideal for raising families The layouts of each townhouse are conducive to multi-generational living with ensuite ground-level bedrooms featuring courtyard access for greater privacy while the kitchen and living areas serve as connection points In response to post-pandemic lifestyles which see more professionals working from home the three-level townhouses offer much-needed separation from the ground-floor offices and higher-level living areas Construction is scheduled for completion in Q1 2025 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 co-founder John Rivera’s father would taste test the new flavours before they were served to customers the younger Rivera has learnt to hold back some of his wackier flavour combinations and has a much better hit rate “I feel like I know what works in terms of gelato now; [Dad] doesn’t knock it back as often as he used to.” Kariton has also become one of Melbourne’s most talked-about ice-cream shops known for Filipino-inspired flavours like keso (cheddar-cheese gelato with cashews and crackers) ube halaya (purple-yam gelato with purple-yam fudge) and proot shake (young-coconut sorbet with jasmine-tea gel and preserved tropical fruit) A Glen Waverley location has been on their minds for a long time “We knew we had a big market [here],” Rivera tells Broadsheet a few minutes from the Kingsway restaurant strip and not far from The Glen shopping centre While the original Footscray location is rustic with stained windows and Chinatown is like a futuristic Asian metropolis the Glen Waverley store is decidedly retro the floor has pops of pink and the walls are adorned with crystal chandeliers inspired by ornate dresses popular in 1970s Manila which Rivera describes as “1970s Austin Powers.” The menu features “everything you’d expect from a Kariton store” – which means eight variations on classic Australian ice-creams a riff on the choc-top with cacao-and-toasted-rice gelato with fish-sauce caramel featuring malted milk gelato with a miso-fudge middle sandwiched between two salted-egg-yolk biscuits and dipped in caramelised white chocolate with a minimum of three vegan options plus two specials that change fortnightly One of the specials currently available at Glen Waverley is the Xavi Andy: milk gelato smashed with banana bread crunchy peanut butter and Nutella – “inspired by my toddler son’s breakfast” There are also tubs of former specials – like the Matcha Maker (matcha gelato with bits of raw chocolate and azuki-bean paste) and the Rhuby Riot a plant-based number with zingy rhubarb-and-red-shiso sorbet – available to take away after you go to a Thai or Chinese [restaurant] or you go have some hotpot in Glen Waverley,” says Rivera There’s also a take on the Philippines’ national dessert The Kariton version is made with ube gelato pandan-flavoured ice and a leche-flan cream “It is literally my mum’s leche flan [recipe] that we’ve blended up into the most addictive puree you’ll have,” Rivera says karitonsorbetes.com Rocking the vibes from American Graffiti, cars slowly circle the block, groups of teenagers and twenty-somethings do their thing and people spill happily out of restaurants. The Kingsway mall is one of the cultural epicentres of the suburban hotspot 19 kilometres south-east of the city. It’s rivalled only by the glossier attractions of The Glen shopping centre and – depending on your appetite for good food – King’s Centre, a seven-level venue dedicated to Asian eateries and crowned with the popular rooftop venue Panda BBQ. Thirty-eight per cent of Glen Waverley residents have Chinese ancestry, according to the most recent census, and they have helped make the suburb an alternative Chinatown, says Jellis Craig Monash agent Lily Chen. “The Chinese market is particularly attracted to good schools, good transport links and shops, and Glen Waverley is so convenient for all of those,” she says. “As well as Chinese people there are other Asian cultures growing in the area, including the Indian population.” Known as “the centre of the universe” by the local Chinese community because it offers everything a resident might need, Glen Waverley’s upmarket nature means it’s not uncommon to see a house sold in the $3 million to $4 million range. ‘An astonishing sight’: Epic Elwood renovation has to be seen to be believed From Toorak to Trentham, these are the best homes for sale in Victoria right now Coburg: The former prison ‘burb that ‘these days is really a found gem’ “French provincial is very popular in the suburb,” Chen says, “but modern builds are starting to really stand out.” Lunar New Year was a week ago but the ‘hood’s great Chinese restaurants are an all-year proposition. King’s Centre gives sensory overload across seven levels, including a branch of Hainan Chicken, while Kingsway is a walkable feast covering all bases from bao to bibimbap. If it’s coffee you’re after, long-time local favourite Mocha Joe’s has you covered (the Kingsway haunt will take you from brunch through to lunch and evening cocktails as well). Have a splash at the Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre, a favourite for lap swimmers thanks to its 50-metre outdoor pool and 25-metre indoor pool, and for families by virtue of a wave pool and toddler play area. Head just across the Wheelers Hill border into the vast green expanse of Jells Park, the eastern suburbs home to an impressive number of sporting codes, including recreational fishing from two jetties at the human-made Jells Lake. 4 Baths2 ParkingView listing Chandeliers, parquet floors and marble tiles give this French provincial-style home a sense of grandeur. Walking distance from the secondary college and train station, it has a backyard retreat complete with a full outdoor kitchen and barbecue area with custom LED lighting. 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 583 Ferntree Gully Rd, Glen Waverley is expect to be developed for townhouses A coveted Glen Waverley residential site has fetched $23 million in a keenly-contested sale The 583 Ferntree Gully Rd property sold to a developer and it is understood townhouses will be built on the 16,740sq m site CBRE director Julian White said a total of 13 local and overseas groups vied for the prime general residential zone site with 161m of street frontage The site houses educational facilities run by a not-for-profit organisation The block has prime street frontage close to shopping and amenities He noted there had been few large development sites sold in the suburb recently diagonally opposite Brandon Park shopping centre and near the Glen Waverley Activity Centre had a price guide above $20 million during the campaign It also offered options for aged-care and retirement living development and was part of a larger block owned by the not-for-profit Bestchance Child Family Care It is currently used as an early childhood education centre and the vendor will continue to provide childcare services from its retained portion of the block The strong result was not a surprise despite COVID-19 concerns “This was an excellent result for both vendor and purchaser in the most uncertain market we have ever seen,” Mr Wizel noted “What we do know is that there is a significantly large group of developers looking at new opportunities.” The property is near new apartments coming up at The Glen shopping centre Mr Wizel added Glen Waverley was one of Melbourne’s most dynamic residential growth zones with “16 per cent growth in the median house and unit price over the 12 months to February” The commercial property market was likely to continue to see asset sales even in the depths of the global health crisis A retirement village on 7000sq m on the suburb’s Capital Ave fetched $20.175 million in 2017 The top house price so far this year in Glen Waverley is $3 million for 5 Dunscombe Ave in January fashion designer Michelle Aznavorian lists luxe Glen Waverley palaceEmily Holgate Misha founder and high-profile fashion designer Michelle Aznavorian has listed her glamorous Glen Waverley palace High-profile Australian fashion designer and founder of women’s clothing label Misha Michelle Aznavorian has listed her glamorous French-inspired palace in Melbourne’s east Misha was founded in 2014 and has since amassed a cult-like following across the globe with Ms Aznavorian’s brand even worn by celebrities like Kylie Jenner Kourtney Kardashian and supermodel sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid The multimillion-dollar fashion label is also stocked in more than 100 stores worldwide and boasts almost half a million followers on Instagram while Ms Aznavorian has won accolades such as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2017 RELATED: Melbourne auctions: Glen Waverley house sells $255k above expectations Misha founder Michelle Aznavorian (left) with American supermodel Bella Hadid (right) during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia The Glen Waverley home received a huge renovation after the fashion designer purchased it in 2016 She and husband Martin Perez purchased their Glen Waverley pad at 318 Gallaghers Rd in 2016 and embarked on a five-week “intensive” renovation immediately after settlement “I recall having more than 40 people working on my house at any given time,” Ms Aznavorian said “We were preparing our new house to host our engagement party.” the stunning four-bedroom home features two dedicated gardens on each side by “Toorak’s favourite landscape artists” Exquisite Gardens including a secure children’s play space and an outdoor entertaining area — the latter with an open-roof pergola courtyard and a heated swimming pool surrounded by travertine tiling hardwood flooring complements the statement French windows while a spacious living room comes with an open fireplace lined with Portuguese limestone Michelle showing off her personal style at home An adjoining dining room leads into the stylish kitchen complete with high-end Bosch and Smeg appliances and a north-facing garden bay window “I’m still very much in love with this home it’s timeless and full of character” Ms Aznavorian said “I have so many favourite parts from the French-inspired gardens to the black and white tiles and colonial windows overlooking the mountains where we often watch the sunrise.” she said it was “good to experience change in life” “From the moment I purchased the house I had the plan to sell it after seven years and I will do the same after each property I purchase,” Ms Aznavorian added The glamorous home has hit the market with a $1.8m-$1.98m price tag The kitchen comes with high-end Bosch and Smeg appliances The fashion designer said many “amazing milestones” for Misha were celebrated at the Glen Waverley pad as well as welcoming the arrival of her two daughters “And the endless summer days spent by the pool and summer evening parties hosted in the yard were magical,” she said “We have unforgettable memories sitting out on the balcony after work and enjoying our beautiful garden and views.” Nadia Bartel at the Misha x Myer Party held at Bondi Icebergs in Bondi Beach The 823sq m property was listed by Harcourts Judd White agent Julie Wells with a $1.8m-$1.98m price guide ahead of its July 15 auction which will be led by the agency’s chief executive and auctioneer Dexter Prack MORE: Cheap Melbourne suburbs: Budget buy areas that could be next to gentrify IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE