Relics of the past are soon to be unveiled as the Narre Warren North community and surrounds prepare themselves for the opening of a 25-year-old time capsule Scheduled to take place on Saturday 15 March the grand reveal of 36 capsules from 2000 is just under a month away with artefacts placed underground by local schools community organisations and charities to be displayed for all to see Narre Warren North Community Association member said that he and many others are excited to unpack the treasures that were left behind “Look I’m very excited because you’ve got 25 years of history down there about to be opened up and we get to see what was happening in the community all that time ago,” he said “We also have the chance to read some of the stories from the schools a bit of a snapshot in a sense of what their lives were like and the everyday items that shaped our lives back then.” These 36 containers were put together by 29 groups as mentioned above once fully ‘excavated’ will be displayed inside the Narre Warren North Hall for everyone to see The day will begin with a brief welcoming ceremony at 11am which is followed by the excavation at 11:30 put together by current community organisations to be opened in 27 years just in time for the Narre Warren North Primary School’s 175th anniversary As the president-elect of the Rotary Club of Dandenong and Endeavour Hills John had in mind of playing his part and storing trophies flyers and pamphlets that are relevant to Holden “it’s about more than just nostalgia—it’s about preserving history” “I’m planning to put together a collection of artifacts that capture significant moments including the rise and fall of Holden Australia which was such a huge part of our automotive and cultural identity,” he said it would be a great opportunity for people in the future to see what was going on 27 years ago “They’re going to be seeing these old Commodores He further added that aside from the historical significance of the items that are soon to be unearthed there are also personal and emotional connections from childhood keepsakes and other mementos opening a time capsule is about preserving and celebrating history—not just personal memories but moments that defined our community and country,” he said and ensure future generations understand the journey that got us here.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page We've turned on the last set of traffic lights for the Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road Upgrade completing the 10th and final intersection upgrade on the project Crews switched on the lights as part of works on Berwick-Cranbourne Road to create greater access to the new facility once it opens later this year The project has delivered almost 10 kilometres of new lanes with motorists now able to enjoy seamless journeys with 2 lanes in each direction all the way from South Gippsland Highway to Heatherton Road following the 2023 completion of the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade Replacing roundabouts along Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road with traffic lights at intersections will ease congestion with sequenced traffic lights in the area to provide more reliable travel times for locals and easier access for emergency service vehicles travelling through the area The Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road Upgrade now features more than 9 kilometres of shared walking and cycling paths as well as safer crossing points at traffic lights providing a better connection to the nearby residents and educational institutions Casey RACE and the Cranbourne main street shopping area We’ve also built new service roads making it safer and easier to access Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road from local streets As we near completion of major works, this project, alongside the Hall Road Upgrade and recent upgrades to Thompsons Road and Western Port Highway will make it easier and safer for you to move around Cranbourne Until October 2024, there will be ad-hoc lane closures and speed reductions in place to complete minor work Find out more about the Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road Upgrade This is probably not the page you’re looking for Fire crews have swarmed onto a grass-and-scrub fire behind Monroe Court An official advice message just before 1pm on Friday 7 March stated aircraft and fire fighters were responding to the initially out-of-control blaze travelling along Eumemmerring Creek in Heatherton Road Reserve Seven CFA tankers respond along with FRV and air support crews police and ambulance were called to the scene Police and Ambulance were also called to the scene Authorities advise there’s no current threat to residents but they should keep informed and monitor conditions A 47-year-old Narre Warren North man has been charged following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Wonthaggi yesterday Major Collision Investigation Unit detective charged the suspect when it was alleged that a woman was walking her neighbour’s dog on Campbell Street around 3:45pm on Sunday It was at that time that she was struck by a vehicle where it was alleged that it travelled onto the wrong side of the road colliding with the pedestrian and dog before driving away from the scene The driver returned to the scene a short time later and was arrested was taken to hospital in a critical condition The Narre Warren North man has been remanded to appear at Latrobe Magistrates’ Court later today Two men and three teenagers have been charged in relation to an alleged car crash and brawl in Narre Warren North yesterday (May 29) At about 7.30am yesterday members of the public reported an Audi Maserati and Holden Commodore allegedly driving erratically on Narre Warren North Road Shortly afterwards these vehicles were allegedly involved in a multi-vehicle collision on Narre Warren North Road Two groups of alleged offenders associated with the vehicles were said to be involved in a brawl at a service station on Narre Warren North Road An 18-year-old man from one of the groups was injured and subsequently transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries A 15-year-old Cranbourne North boy and a 15-year-old Doveton boy were charged with attempted aggravated burglary and theft of a motor vehicle They were remanded to appear before a Children’s Court at a later date An 18-year-old Mulgrave man and a 24-year-old Cranbourne North man were charged with aggravated home invasion attempted aggravated burglary and theft of a motor vehicle They were remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today A 17-year-old Doveton boy was charged with theft of a motor vehicle He was bailed to appear before a Children’s Court on 31 May An 18-year-old Narre Warren man was arrested and released pending further enquiries A controversial proposal to establish a childcare centre at 1A Gori Court Narre Warren North has been denied by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) The City of Casey refused to grant a permit due to concerns about neighbourhood character car parking provision and off-site amenity impacts from the location at the entrance to a court The proposed development would have catered up to 86 children and eight staff with the existing dwelling on the site to be demolished in place of a single-storey Casey Council initially refused the application which led to Gori Pty Ltd appealing the decision to VCAT The tribunal corroborated Casey’s decision assessing that the development would be incompatible with the character of Gori Court and the surrounding area Casey Council submitted that Gori’s proposal was “not appropriate” in the Low-Density Residential Zone Schedule 2 (LDRZ2) and inconsistent with the open landscaping required under the Casey Foothills Local Area Policy “The childcare centre does not respect the existing pattern of development landscaped lots,” the council statement said “Landscaping and setbacks are not sufficient and the car park and fencing in the frontage of the site are foreign elements.” The applicant initially contested that the site’s location was ideal due to its proximity to Ernst Wanke Road therefore making it ideal for non-residential use They also added that the fencing for the development along Gori Court would not “dominate the streetscapes” since it is behind two-metre wide garden beds therefore providing an appropriate visual buffer to “offset the built form and hard stand area of the car park” highly intact streetscape that has a sense of being an enclosed enclave,” Byrne said “The proposed ‘pool fencing’ along the frontage and other fencing forward of the building together with the car park paving in the front setback introduce elements that will be discordant in the streetscape.” While the tribunal had no qualms with the building itself issues arose with fencing and the car park spaces “Overall I find the proposal does not sufficiently meet the character and landscape outcomes sought for this location,” Byrne said “I am not persuaded that the built elements have been designed and sited in a manner that is respectful of the low-density residential character of the area.” Byrne also rejected the applicant’s argument that the neighbourhood would not be “unreasonably affected” by traffic “Residents enjoy a higher level of amenity that other local streets and main road locations given the usually smaller number of dwellings and an absence of through traffic,” Byrne said “I find the estimated post-development traffic increases in Gori Court will have a detrimental impact on the amenity of residents in the court even though the post-traffic volumes will not exceed the environmental or engineering capacity of the local road network “We would add that courts and cul-de-sacs can develop a sense of community that is often highly valued by residents.” the proponent argued that the site was ideal for servicing a local population with childcare “Childcare centres are commonplace in residential areas and there are no nearby activity centres presently in operation,” the applicant said They also said that the subject land is complementary with the other nearby non-residential uses surrounding Ernst Wanke Road Byrne said that while the demand assessment indicates the possibility of the need for a long-day childcare in five years “this does not overcome the locational issues I have recorded” The City of Casey refused to grant a permit on the grounds of impacts concerning neighbourhood character Casey Council initially refused the application which led to Gori Pty Ltd appealing the decision to VCAT; from there the tribunal corroborated Casey’s decision Casey Council submitted that Gori’s proposal was “not appropriate” regarding its location within a cul-de-sac in the Low-Density Residential Zone Schedule 2 (LDRZ2) The council’s statement also added that the proposal was inconsistent with the Casey Foothills Local Area Policy (clause 21.14) since the open landscaped setting is not maintained by the said proposed development since it is behind 2-metre wide garden beds therefore providing an appropriate visual buffer to “offset the built form and hard stand area of the car park” Casey Council contested this by stating that the proposed building has a substantial footprint and that the land would in turn “have low extent of permeable surfaces” in comparison to other swellings on Gori Court disagreeing that the character of Gori Court is greatly influenced by its location adjacent to Ernst Wanke Road as well as its proximity to other non-residential uses stating that its proposed storey scale and linear form are “complementary with the residential character of the surrounding area” Regarding the site’s impact on the amenities of adjoining and nearby residential properties the applicant stated that in terms of traffic generation the street would not be “unreasonably affected” by traffic “Vehicle movements will extend only a short distance into the court between the entrance to the subject land and the intersection with Ernst Wanke Road,” the applicant said Despite assisted evidence from Fernway Engineering traffic engineer with the applicant citing that Mr Perera said post-development traffic volumes would not exceed the “environmental goal” or “maximum capacity for the street” it was not found sufficient by the tribunal such as Graphos (Aust) Pty Ltd v Nillumbik SC [2008] VCAT 2321 where the Tribunal made comments regarding the “special character” and low traffic environment provided by cul-de-sacs and the “need to be sensitive about proposals that might interrupt” said traffic state the proposal aimed to service a local population with the applicant stating that the subject land is an “appropriate location” for the childcare centre The applicant also added that it is supported “from a policy perspective” considering its interface with a busy main road where other non-residential uses are present they also stated that the proposed development does not “compromise the role and function of centres within the activity centre network” Casey Council’s testament was that the subject land does not “enjoy policy support” since there would be a concentration of non-residential uses – with the primary school – that would “detract from the primary residential function of the area” Casey also added that the subject land is not supported by clause 22.02-3 which has non-residential uses located along arterial or collector roads and not in cul-de-sacs “The subject land does not abut Ernst Wanke Road noting the 6.05 metre-wide reserve that abuts the southern boundary is not a road on the certificate of title for the subject land separating it from the road reserve,” the council stated Byrne also added that while conditions under LDRZ2 was satisfied by the proposed site the “childcare centre is not located so as to maximise access by public transport and safe walking and cycling routes” it only services a single bus route “with only two to three services each peak hour” in addition to the site being remote from the nearest train station The applicant also relied on a demand analysis by Ubris which stated tight supply and demand conditions in the local market of childcare centres as well as a “shortfall” of long daycare places in Narre Warren North Casey Council on the other hand contested the demand analysis by stating that Urbis had not “demonstrated that the childcare centre will service the needs of the local community” a combination of non-compliance with the area’s character as well as unclear specifications regarding servicing local communities and the unique qualities played by cul-de-sacs were the main causes of the denial of a permit The Narre Warren police station is currently undergoing upgrades as part of the State Government’s $78 million investment in Melbourne’s southeast corridor the refurbished station will include better public-facing areas Police workspaces will also be modernised with new energy-efficient amenities Anthony Carbines said that they are “delivering new and upgraded police stations across the state to ensure that police have the facilities they need to keep the community safe” Carbines also added that Arete Australia will be the head contractor of the Coventry Street site a company that was also responsible for the 2018 fit-out of the East Melbourne Police Station Narre Warren North MP Belinda Wilson applauded the investment adding that it’s more than a welcome boon for the local community “We are now one step closer to having a state-of-the-art police facility that will meet the needs of our growing community and I look forward to seeing the construction progress,” she said the Narre Warren Police Station counter will be closed to the public while the works are being completed Local police will still provide a 24/7 response to the community with residents still well-serviced by neighbouring stations at Endeavour Hills Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas said that “this is a major investment for our local police and the community will benefit greatly” This project is part of the State Government’s record investment of $4.5 billion to hire more than 3600 new sworn police officers having state-of-the-art intelligence systems and better infrastructure and new technology Three teenagers have been arrested after an alleged episode of “erratic driving” a multi-vehicle crash and a fight between two groups of males in Narre Warren and Narre Warren North this morning (29 May) Police say the brawl occurred near Ryelands Drive with one of the males injured at a nearby service station He was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries Police arrested three teenage males in Narre Warren North Road just before 8am Any information or dash cam/CCTV footage to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au Works have commenced at the Ray Bastin Reserve to transform it into a revitalised regional park with upgrades to the existing playground equipment The $3.1 million redevelopment project will also include a range of active and passive experiences such as a fitness circuit and fitness equipment including a dedicated area for older adults and a multi-use court with both netball and basketball rings The City of Casey’s chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said that the transformation of the reserve “reflects Council’s commitment to providing amenities for the community to be active Other new amenities also include a barbecue picnic space with shelters and seating and upgrades to the existing public toilets Minister for Planning and Suburbs Sonya Kilkenny said that “we’re investing in community wellbeing by supporting local councils to build new and improved facilities in our fastest growing suburbs” “We’re building better places for people to live work and connect with one another and supporting thriving communities.” The council received $1.6 million in funding from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund as well as $250,000 from Sports and Recreation through the Local Sport Infrastructure Fund; with the council contributing $1.495 million to the project Ms Duff added that the council “extensively engaged” with the community during its planning to ensure that the project met the locale’s requirements and suggestions This included talks with senior community members who provided input into the exercise equipment including discussions with Aboriginal Elder’s reference groups to assist with formulating the park’s connection to Country “which will be realised through native vegetation landscaping Narre Warren North MP Belinda Wilson said that the upgrade will be a “fantastic asset” for the rapidly growing community “providing safer and more inclusive outdoor spaces residents can enjoy for years to come” The overall Growing Suburbs Fund is a $440 million state government investment over 10 years that has since provided $1.3 billion of critical local infrastructure in LGAs like the City of Casey with an additional $5 million from the 2024-25 state budget (You can watch the commemorative event on CFA's YouTube channel.) Lisa and Steve Hicks were Narre Warren North Fire Brigade members at the time and fought the fires gallantly within their region it was the case of marrying the boy next door It all began in November 1975 when Steve introduced himself and invited her to the Narre Warren North Fire Brigade the pair remain active members turning out to any call alongside three of their children in their respective brigades “I was riding my horse and this gentleman called me over and said ‘how would you like to go to an all you can eat all you can drink bonfire night at the Narre Warren Fire Station?’” she said.  “I think I joined the brigade the very next day “We bought a home in the same street we both grew up in right next door to his mum and dad and the rest is history.” “It was a country sort of town back then and the captain said Why don’t you make yourselves useful and come and join the brigade?’” Steve said meant Lisa and Steve had only been newlyweds for just five months before they battled the most challenging event they’d come to encounter When reflecting on the horrendous conditions they faced on Ash Wednesday both Steve and Lisa echoed similar feelings in the early hours of the day.   “It started when I first woke up in the morning I thought this is going to be a bad day,” she said “You got used to what type of weather really put you on edge “You knew the day before that the next day was going to be ordinary because of the intensifying heat and the extreme wind warnings It was just a matter of where and when something was going to happen.” he said After returning home at around 2pm on Wednesday Lisa was convinced things weren’t looking good as she drove past the smoke that had started to line the sky “As I walked into my home the phone was ringing for a callout to a grassfire at Belgrave South out the back of the primary school,” she said and Darrell Wilkes who was a member with us who had just transferred to Narre Warren called in to get his gear and they picked him up on their way through “I wished him well and didn’t realise that was the last time I’d ever see him had just donated blood and heard his old two-tone pager and local fire siren sounding in the distance.  “I walked outside to see if I could see the fire approximately 10km to the north and as I was looking the Narre North tanker was heading past the hall towards Belgrave South with lights and sirens “I immediately hopped in my car and headed home to change have drink of water and head down to the station Due to his limitations having just given blood Steve reluctantly remained at the station dispatching tankers and crews in directions that were changing every 15 to 30 minutes the fire had a mind of its own and changed at will “I dispatched the tanker to areas in Narre Warren East to see if they could stop some of the fire whilst in the grassland or protect any properties in its path,” he said.  tanker 2 returned with scorch marks around the back of the truck “The vapors from the petrol-driven water pump had caught fire whilst driving up Chadwick Road trying to defend houses the crew was able to put the fire out on the truck before it caused any real damage “We worked our way along kilometres of fire edge from Chadwick Road to Harkaway to stop the fire progressing slowly to the west.” as Lisa was on an Austin tanker and Steve on alternating shifts it was running so fast you couldn’t even formulate what you were going to do next,” she said “You were just trying to look after what you were assigned to but then by the time you got there and sorted yourself out you were sent elsewhere; it just went mad “We spent a fair amount of time trying to secure the explosives shed at the Harkaway Quarry,” Steve said “As the wind change hit at 8pm you could hear the explosions and see flashes of light on the next ridge line in the distance as the fire entered the Upper Beaconsfield township.” Steve headed to a property he knew could be right in the middle of the fire “We took the van with the pump and I knew there was a dam out the back so I said let’s go up there and see if we can do anything to protect them,” he said we weren’t able to get primed before the fire hit us and we were down near the dam where they washed out all the kennels It was absolutely disgusting in there with three-foot grass around it “I happened to be right next to it when the fire caught alight But I looked for shorter grass where it just burned around." With the radio intermittent because of poor reception in the hills and the harrowing wind Lisa said they didn’t think too much of it when they heard them call in Narre Warren’s unresponsive entrapped tanker but then there was this moment when everything stopped The wind went away and there was this eerie silence but it wasn’t silent,” she said “I remember when we went back to change crews we were at the top of Abeckett Road and all you could see was everything alight It was disastrous and we still didn’t know about the crews that were gone.” “It was right when the wind was at its highest I can certainly remember it went silent and you just waited and waited so you just went about your own business,” Steve said “I had no idea where they were and we didn’t think we were in a position to help them because there weren’t any other trucks around us so you just hoped like hell that they were all OK.” “It wasn’t until the next morning we got confirmation “Then of course the news came through and I was sent out there the next day The brigade spent the next weeks travelling to different areas to help black out hotspots and secure the fire edge all while the close-knit community held each other together.  you were busy out doing things and helping wherever you could and then there were a lot of people dropping off things for us too.” he said.  “I think the community was more upset for us than their losses There was a huge turnout to the then new Fountain Gate shopping centre for us all,” she said “I just couldn’t get over that people had lost their own homes “We would meet at the fire station and of course cry on everybody “It took a long time to actually sit down and think about how you felt.” Both Lisa and Steve praised the improvements CFA has made since the catastrophic fires forty years ago with the main being the prioritisation of safety “It was nothing I had ever seen before because we didn’t have back then what we have now,” she said “The loss of my friends and fellow firefighters was too great but through the heartache we can take comfort that their loss was the turning point for CFA to make sure it is never repeated." is currently deputy group officer and has spent time over the past 30 years as lieutenant and captain across brigades working in recruitment strike team leadership and wildfire training now works full-time as a brigade administrative support officer and turns out at all hours “I haven’t known anything else but I think I’ll be pushing Steve to the brigade in a wheelchair.” she said.  Anniversaries of significant events such as the Ash Wednesday fires can bring up difficult memories and feelings including sadness if you find yourself experiencing strong emotions we recommend that you contact Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 which offer support services nationwide CFA members and their families can contact the CFA Wellbeing Support Line on 1300 795 711 for free View all stories View more contacts The Facebook feed is contained within an iframe and as such is not available via keyboard access. 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Tweets by CFA_Updates We are currently experiencing issues with our embedded Twitter feed We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land Copyright 2025 CFA (Country Fire Authority) A spectacular slice of the “Hollywood Hills” in Narre Warren North is turning heads with its dazzling hotel-like entry and sparkling high-end finishes throughout The sprawling five-bedroom pad at 86-88 Fontaine Terrace is filled with indulgent imported materials and makes an immediate impression lit with drama from its elevated perch Wrought iron doors open to a travertine-lined foyer statement decorative ceiling in the front formal lounge bespoke chandeliers and a striking centrepiece island bench in the kitchen RELATED: Our most loved listing, Narre Warren North mansion, sold after 1230 days on market Narre Warren North: Elaborate lifestyle property to become one of suburb’s priciest Narre Warren North house with 25-car shed finds perfect buyer Peake Real Estate agent Ryan Wallace said the house on 0.42ha priced at $3.5m-$3.8m with private sale offers closing June 1 was among the outer southeastern suburb’s finest homes “It was built from the ground up with probably the highest level of materials that you can imagine,” Mr Wallace said you’ve got wrought iron doors at the entryway double-glazed windows throughout — everything there is done to the highest order.” SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER The statement ceiling in the front formal lounge room is something the agent “has never seen before” Above the incredible island bench hangs a trio of statement lights complemented by a trio of ovens behind in a sleek wall of glossy grey cabinetry A divider wall with a gas-log fireplace spilts the dining room and front formal lounge Not enough room here to whip up your feast There’s even a second kitchen with its own statement splashback — and a barbecue kitchen out the back by the pool Mr Wallace said there wasn’t really anything of a comparable standard on about an acre (0.4ha) in the suburb which had an array of luxury properties on much larger parcels and a gas-log fireplace that separates zones His agency also sold suburb record holder 291-297 Harkaway Road, a French provincial-style mansion an equestrian estate on 7.99ha, for $8.3m in 2018 after three years on the market the level of quality and the craftsmanship is probably the standout for most people,” Mr Wallace said of Fontaine Terrace “The impression you get as soon as you walk in the front entryway with the soaring ceilings it’s hard to create that feeling to a buyer unless they fully appreciate coming through for a look The luxurious main bedroom suite has a walk-through dressing room to the ensuite A second kitchen has a statement surface too “The front lounge area is just phenomenal — the decorative ceiling is something I just haven’t seen before It’s a level most people probably think about doing but very few execute it to the level that they have; it’s got a gym Hollywood Hills is probably the best way to describe it It’s extremely elevated on the block and it’s got the hotel-style entry that you pull up to that sets the tone from the start.” Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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Hallam Recreation Reserve has finished redevelopment it includes a renewed and remodelled building with a new community room City of Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen shared his excitement about the new facility and said: “It is amazing to see how the existing building and extension have come together with a new facade and external concreting to create a brand-new facility “This will empower tenant clubs to provide more opportunities for local community members to engage in physical activity for their health and wellbeing.” With construction starting in August last year the redevelopment project has transformed the Hallam Recreation Reserve into a modern and welcoming space for the community The new community room and kitchen will serve as a hub for local events and gatherings while the office and public amenities will enhance the facility’s overall functionality 2 Legerwood Rd, Narre Warren North was a very popular listing with a huge car shed A rev-head dad has found the perfect home for his family with something for everyone — and a 25-car shed for his own prized collection The 5700sq m property at 2 Legerwood Rd, Narre Warren North was snapped up by buyers from Dandenong with a car collection and vehicles for their concrete business thanks to a series of stackers installed when the property was renovated and extended more than a dozen years ago Long-listed Narre Warren North mansion sells after 1230 days Seaford house transformed by concrete expert with vintage cars Part of the vendor’s collection in the high-clearance shed The super-sized shed has held among others the vendor’s 1925 Fiat 509S model 23-Window Volkswagen Kombi and several Holdens and Fords including a Bathurst Camaro and VK Blue Meanie Family living and entertaining is a breeze in the luxury home and the children can roam and explore on the massive block including a tennis court and basketball ring The five-bedroom house sold for just under the vendor’s price hopes of $2.2-$2.4 million and took three months for the buyer to emerge “There were five offers for the property and a keen car collector and concreter and his family are moving in,” OBrien Narre Warren director Fabian Villella said “They had been looking at acreages and found this property with car storage and enough space for the kids.” Mr Villella said the property had more than 50 groups at inspections which he said was good “for its price point” All the offers came from buyers living in nearby suburbs “The sale above $2 million will encourage more owners of luxury properties in the suburb to list and we are starting to see this,” Mr Villella added The shed with a high clearance complements the resort-style features of the property The vendors added a swimming pool and spa and also a tennis court with a Rebound Ace blue surface similar to the one used in the Australian Open It also has large living and entertainment spaces plus a designer kitchen and a rumpus room with a bar MORE: Glenroy block so big it needs its own road The Melbourne home with no interior walls Ashcombe Maze, Shoreham: Top tourist attraction seeks buyer A sprawling lifestyle estate that offers country living near the city could soon become one of Narre Warren North’s most expensive homes Buyers can roam the grounds of 7 Horswood Road which has been put up for sale with a $4.55-$5m price guide Peake Real Estate director Andrew Brown said such expensive homes were rare in the outer southeastern suburb but the impressive features on the 6ha property made it worth big bucks RELATED: City of Melton multimillion-dollar mansion poised for benchmark Melbourne lockdown: virtual sales done in Narre Warren South, Mount Martha FONTAINEBLEAU: Elwood beachfront mansion to smash suburb house price record Soak in this incredible Narre Warren North home The living room sparkles under an impressive chandelier “The biggest benefit of this property is the space on offer which includes the substantial size of the home and large amounts of shedding,” Mr Brown said “It’s a semirural setting but very close to services and along a sealed road That’s a real benefit because a lot of the lifestyle homes around here are 3km down a gravel road.” and an infinity pool and spa perfectly complemented the four-bedroom designer home The lifestyle home has a $4.55-$5m price guide An infinity pool and spa looks over the rolling hills Soak in views of the valley from a central living room with soaring high ceilings and the expansive main suite that’s set in an exclusive wing an office and second living room add extra appeal There’s also room for 10 cars on the property A large modern kitchen has ample benchspace CoreLogic shows the house previously changed hands for $2.4m in 2012 It also shows the property would become Narre Warren North’s second most expensive home falling behind a whopping $8.3m sale at 291-297 Harkaway Road Mr Brown said he expected the package to appeal to buyers seeking a tree change as well as those already living in regional Victoria READ MORE: Melbourne summer market heating up, Australia Day auctions ready Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki and NBA champ David Lee selling $22.7 million island Carl Cox, Richie McNeill: DJ, music promoter list incredible Myrtleford property $50,000 French Alps cookerSamantha Landy is on the market with a $3.2m-$3.52m price guide Hugh Marquis drew his dream house while sitting in a goal-setting session at work after he and wife Jane found a 3517sq m block in Narre Warren North The couple and their three children have lived at the five-bedroom “French country house sitting on top of a hill” since The family is now selling to move to South Australia, listing their masterpiece at 19 Harries Court with a $3.2m-$3.52m price guide via Barry Plant Narre Warren director Nicola Parreira RELATED: Toadie scores huge sum for luxe Merricks property South Yarra’s Askew House seeks $16.5m sale after rising from the ashes of fire 26-year-old crypto king buys $38m-$40m Toorak mansion The vendors built the French-inspired home about 20 years ago Mr Marquis doesn’t work in construction or architecture He just had a clear view of “how we wanted to live” Among their priorities was having “plenty of space” for the family to grow and entertain “I wanted my kids’ friends to all be at our place,” he said This absolutely eventuated – Mr Marquis said there had since been “lots of people at our house” for barbecues on the more than 185sq m deck A custom E Caumartin cooker from the French Alps is the centre is the centrepiece of the kitchen The cinema is another of the vendor’s favourite spaces a 3D projector and a ceiling resembling the night sky Many a dinner party had also been hosted from the top-notch kitchen which was updated in 2010 to contain a “one-of-a-kind” 3.5m-long mahogany island bench and an E Caumartin cooker Mr Marquis and his wife travelled to the French Alps met with a design team who made it to order and had it shipped it to Australia The main bedroom suite takes up the entire top floor “We’ve had family Christmases for 30 people and dinner parties with eight-course degustation menus – and appropriate amount of wine,” he said The large family lounge has a Cheminee Philippe fireplace And the full-floor main bedroom suite boasts a dressing room with “racking for lots and lots of shoes plus another walk-in wardrobe and a marble ensuite with a spa and a Toto toilet The owners’ kids and their friends have loved the pool Mr Marquis said his wife “did all the interior design” which took on a distinctly French look with the use of limestone and the cabinetry in the open-plan living “Magnificent views” of the city and southeastern suburbs and across the bay to the You Yangs on a clear day which is near Fountain Gate shopping centre 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: Double-storey Southbank penthouse smashes reserve by $1.5m Mick Molloy fulfils ‘destiny’ with Brunswick pub opening ‘Release valve’ could offer good news for units facing short supply samantha.landy@news.com.au Eight teen gang members have been arrested after a car crash and brawl between two groups in Narre Warren North Maserati and Holden Commodore were reportedly being driven erratically on Narre Warren North Road about 7.30am on Wednesday 29 May the three cars collided on Narre Warren North Road A fight broke out between two groups of youths associated with the vehicles with one of the groups seeking refuge in a nearby service station Some males from the rival group armed with axes and machetes then allegedly tried to enter the servo on Narre Warren North Road An 18-year-old man from one of the groups was seriously injured and later taken to hospital a 17-year-old Cranbourne North boy and a 17-year-old Narre Warren boy were arrested by police on Narre Warren North Road just before 8am Five teenagers were arrested at a Casey shopping centre shortly after midday They comprised an 18-year-old Mulgrave man 15-year-old Doveton boy and 15-year-old Cranbourne South boy The teens were taken in for questioning by police Victoria Police is continuing to target youth gangs as part of Operation Alliance Operation Alliance has led to the arrest of 403 youth gang members a combined 1,362 times – more than three times each Over 3,600 charges have been laid in relation to these matters Any information or dashcam/CCTV footage to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au sold after 1230 days on marketSamantha Landy Narre Warren North was the most viewed property listing in Victoria — and Australia — this year A Narre Warren North mansion that lingered on the market for more than three years before selling for a record price has been revealed as Australia’s most popular property listing of 2018 The lavish five-bedroom home on 8ha at 291-297 Harkaway Rd racked up almost 111,000 views on realestate.com.au — the highest number nationally this year — after being relisted with a new agency in April The Victorian average is 1004 views per property RELATED: Melbourne’s most popular residential streets revealed Eat up Melbourne’s most popular foodie suburbs Seventy Melbourne suburbs bucking the cooling market trend The lavish bathroom at 291-297 Harkaway Rd The property sold in September for an undisclosed price between $8-$9 million — 1230 days after its search for a buyer began The sale well and truly set a new residential benchmark for the outer southeastern suburb with CoreLogic indicating it eclipsed the $2.8 million sale of a 7.58ha property at 341-349 Heatherton Rd 291-297 Harkaway Rd’s kitchen features benchtops imported from Turkey The Narre Warren North property sprawls over 8ha Also drawing tens of thousands of eyeballs on realestate.com this year were a chalet-style Eltham home a $15 million Toorak masterpiece and a jaw-dropping Port Melbourne penthouse priced at $18 million Realestate.com.au chief economist Nerida Conisbee said the calibre of homes attracting attention showed Victorians were aspirational when it came to real estate “There are a lot of people who are dreaming and getting inspiration for their own homes,” she said Peake Real Estate director Kristen Turner said 291-297 Harkaway Rd was “one of the finest homes in the area” boasting features never seen before in Narre Warren North who works in the commercial building space constructed the house about eight years ago using top-quality fittings including kitchen benchtops imported from Turkey Eltham was also popular on realestate.com.au Eltham’s 5 Jayson Ave was the state’s next most popular listing with 78,242 views before its $3.05 million sale in October five-bedroom house took two years to build and features a pool Port Melbourne was also popular with buyers The Port Melbourne penthouse is on the market for $18 million Toorak’s 7 Teringa Place earned about $15 million after racking up 59,209 views About 400 parties inspected the cutting-edge five-bedroom mansion in person throughout its selling campaign Vendors of the $18 million penthouse at 85 Rouse St, Port Melbourne are still seeking a buyer despite drawing 51,106 clicks, while a grand Templestowe chateau at 46 Websters Rd sold for between $5-$6 million off the back of its 40,380 views Templestowe sold for between $5-$6 million after racking up views online Plenty of people checked out 18 Hillcrest Ave Kew — aka the ultimate man cave — and its hydraulic driveway The Kew pad also features a digital golf course Woodards Camberwell director Jason Hearn said the five-bedroom seven-bathroom residence’s “sheer size and grandeur” won over buyers Also popular were a $7.36 million Kew “man cave” with beer on tap and a digital golf course, and a striking Portsea beach house that sold for $3.5 million Portsea’s strikingly simple facade drew tens of thousands of eyeballs samantha.landy@news.com.au VICTORIA’S MOST POPULAR PROPERTY LISTINGS IN 2018 prices from CoreLogic and industry sources We've completed major construction on the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade All lanes have been reopened on Narre Warren North Road including the newly duplicated section between Belgrave-Hallam and Fox roads as well as the newly upgraded Memorial Drive intersection and U-turn New asphalting and the installation of the new Memorial Drive traffic lights capped off the last significant construction works on the project which started in late-2021 The project added extra lanes between Belgrave-Hallam Road and Fox Road and improved walking and cycling facilities We also rebuilt the existing culvert over Troups Creek to protect the natural habitat of the creek after the expansion of the existing bridge signage installation and concreting works will take place over the coming months At times there will be an off-peak lane closure to enable these works This upgrade mitigates the frequency of crashes on Narre Warren North Road with the frequency of crashes between Fox and Belgrave-Hallam roads experiencing twice the average of the entire outer south east metropolitan road network This completed project will improve safety for all road users and improve traffic flow along the entire road corridor across these busy areas connecting to the Monash Freeway The project has also improved active transport options by upgrading existing and building new walking and cycling paths and providing better public transport connections Find out more about the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade Police have described the haunting moment an elderly couple were attacked with a sharp-edged weapon in Narre Warren North on Sunday 2 October Casey Crime Investigations Unit Detective Senior Sergeant Glen Cruse revealed the attacker stalked the couple for several minutes as they walked along a track at Troups Creek Retarding Basin about 6:50am before attacking them with what appears to be a sword It is believed the couple were aware of the offender in their vicinity earlier on in their walk initially believing the sword and sheath he was carrying on his back was a fishing rod and he was there to fish the female victim acknowledged the male offender by saying good morning and he wished her a good morning in return in what is described as an Australian accent the attacker reportedly began screaming and launched at the pair with the sword held above his head Snr Sgt Cruse said the male offender lunged at the female victim with the sword pointed toward her chest area “The male victim has shown a lot of bravery and has stepped in and tried to prevent the attack as a result he sort of grabbed onto the blade It is believed the offender continued “waving the sword around” for 15 to 20 seconds before stepping back and staring at the couple for 10 seconds He then calmly put his sword back into the sheath and walked in the opposite direction There is no indication of why he stopped the attack The victims then walked approximately 20 metres Spine-chilling footage released by police captures the offender on CCTV just 10 minutes after the attack Both victims were transported to hospital with serious hand injuries following the stabbing The male victim sustained severe lacerations to his hands He underwent surgery and has lost complete feeling and movement in his hands The female victim also suffered defensive injuries to her hands which also required surgery and resulted in the loss of feeling and dexterity At this time it is unknown whether the victims will regain feeling and movement in their hands Snr Sgt Cruse said the pair displayed “a lot of bravery” in fighting the offender off “They felt that they were fighting for their lives…they felt like they were going to die during the attack,” he said “It was quite frenzied and violent and we’re lucky the victims didn’t sustain more serious injuries or that it didn’t result in death for them to restore to feeling safe in the community again.” He said both victims have reported significant psychological trauma following the attack despite a confirmed sighting of him in the same area yesterday morning A male fitting the description and carrying what appeared to be a sword and sheath on his back was sighted in the area about 9am on Thursday morning by both a member of public and local police officers in an unmarked police car Police then conducted a large search of the area over approximately two-and-a-half hours consisting of local units K-9 units and Critical Incident Response teams Snr Sgt Cruse assured residents the investigation is of the “highest priority” for police at this time “We’ve deployed significant extra police resources to the area and that will remain until we’re satisfied that it’s no longer a risk and the offender is apprehended,” he said Police resources in the area will consist of local units supported by the Victoria Police Air Wing and Critical Incident Response teams which he said should make residents more comfortable But he also advised the public to be mindful of situational awareness and personal security and to report any suspicious behaviour in the area the offender has not been formally identified by police “He does appear to have some level of familiarity and given he has been observed in the area twice within a week that would tend to indicate to us that it is a local or [he] has local ties,” Snr Sgt Cruse said approximately 170cm in height with a moustache and goatee style beard He is carrying what appears to be a black sheath or scabbard on his back has CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au 2 Legerwood Rd, Narre Warren North has secure space to park a large car collection How do you fit a prized 25-car collection on a property Build a super-sized shed and install car stackers, which is exactly what Barry McIlwaine did at his 2 Legerwood Rd, Narre Warren North home The businessman boasts a 1925 Fiat 519S model and a 23-Window Volkswagen Kombi among the collection The Fiat is one of only three in Australia There is room to park on the large driveway as well “The love of cars started young because my dad was in the automotive industry,” Mr McIlwaine said “I used to restore them as well but these days it is just to enjoy them.” The family bought the 5700sq m block in 2006 and renovated and extended the 1980s home The 31m-long shed with high clearance complements the resort-style features on the property “This is a premier property which has been fully renovated and the owners put in the shed spa and also a tennis court with a Rebound Ace blue surface similar to the one used in the Australian Open,” O’Brien Narre Warren director Fabian Villella said The McIlwaine’s have built a new home on acreage in Belgrave South where they will breed thoroughbred horses The cars and stackers will be moved to the new site The Narre Warren North house offers five bedrooms and large living and entertainment spaces There are two more living zones and three bathrooms with a covered outdoor tennis pavilion boasting a kitchen and a pizza oven Family and friends can choose from a salt-chlorinated and heated pool or a 14-seat spa while the double garage has a bathroom attached Plenty of room for more than just cars on the property The property comes with a full security and alarm system to keep the home and car collection safe with several buyers keen to combine a resort lifestyle with the option of running a business from home or a place to store their own car collection Drivers in the south east are a step closer to safer smoother and more reliable journeys as the next phase of a state-shaping road upgrade rolls out We will deliver the Narre Warren North Upgrade in partnership with Symal Group and the South Road Upgrade with Negri Contractors Both upgrades will create a total of about 600 jobs throughout construction while improving capacity and creating a better travel experience in Melbourne’s south-east The South Road Upgrade will improve five intersections between the Nepean Highway and Warrigal Road to deliver safer and more reliable travel times for 40,000 drivers each day five intersections will be improved between the Nepean Highway and Warrigal Road to deliver safer and more reliable travel times for 40,000 drivers each day A new citybound right turn lane will be built to improve access to Nepean Highway along with a new right turning lane at the East Boundary Road intersection to relive bottlenecks and reduce congestion The Narre Warren North Road Upgrade will improve capacity and create a better travel experience on this key north-south link in Melbourne’s south east The duplication works will increase Narre Warren North Road from two lanes four between Fox and Belgrave-Hallam roads and will be supported by upgrades to the Heatherton Road Ernst Wanke Road and Memorial Drive intersections the Narre Warren North Upgrade will improve safety and improve traffic flow at key intersections Major works on both projects are expected to start in November 2021 A 3517 sqm home in Narre Warren North has been listed for private sale at $3.2m- $3.5m four bathroom property at 19 Harries Court offers “French country appeal” with its hand-painted cabinetry Cheminee Philippe fireplace and $50,000 E Caumartin cooker Director of Barry Plant Narre Warren Nicola Parreira said the house is “one-of-a-kind” “[The owners have] definitely spared no expense in the build the quality of the interiors is just exceptional,” she said Standout details include a palatial master suite that covers the entire upper-floor a solar and gas heated pool and spa and a soundproof theatre room that holds a 3D and 4K projector and eight reclining cinema chairs The exterior of the property is complemented by a tranquil tropical poolside garden and a classic rose garden surrounding the house’s private driveway Owner Hugh Marquis said he initially designed the house in 1995 before the “top of the court” block of land was purchased in 2002 “We wanted to create a house that resembled the architectural features we like,” he said “We also designed the house to be a place of hospitality So people could come and gather and we could entertain.” Mr Marquis isn’t qualified in construction or architecture yet he outlined the entire plans for his dream house before later engaging with an architect to execute the designs it’s created for families,” Ms Parreira said the master bedroom is upstairs and the kids have their own area downstairs.” Ms Parreira said along with interest from potential buyers the property has also garnered a lot of attention on social media it’s definitely getting the reaction it deserves,” she said A lot of such social media attention comes from the commercial grade E Caumartin cooker “People say the kitchen is the heart of a house and my wife Jane and I love cooking,” Mr Marquis said but it wasn’t quite what we were looking for so we travelled to France to meet with a team who were able to make a custom one for us.” The kitchen is complimented by bespoke cabinetry and stone and solid mahogany benches The property also offers “amazing” views of the city and southeastern suburbs and sits close to Fountain Gate shopping centre his wife and three children are selling the property to move interstate Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives and Critical Incident Response Team officers arrested a 39-year-old man following a stabbing in Narre Warren North on 2 October Police executed a warrant at a Narre Warren address this morning and arrested a man about 10.30am It comes after a large scale police hunt last week after an elderly couple were stabbed with a sharp-edged weapon near Troups Creek Retarding Basin on Sunday 2 October Investigators have been told a man and a woman were walking along a track near Drysdale Avenue and Settlers Hill Place when they were approached by an unknown man about 6.50am It is alleged the man attacked the pair with a sharp-edged weapon before running from the scene A 70-year-old Narre Warren man and a 57-year-old Pakenham woman were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and have since been released The alleged offender was reportedly sighted in the same area several days later causing police to ramp up their search for him He is currently assisting police with their enquiries NEIL LUCAS continues his look at the significance of place and street names in the region this week focusing on the long and significant contribution of the Robinson family of Narre Warren North 13-year-old Melbourne-born George Washington Robinson following a trauma of some description (described by him as “a severe accident and shock”) travelled with his uncle John Inglis to Berwick Turning off the Gippsland Road in the vicinity of what is now Akoonah Park they travelled through a forest which Inglis advised had been set aside as a reserve for a future township adjacent to the Cardinia Creek water source Further to the north they arrived at the Inglis property which comprised a small farming enterprise and a store the buildings being located on what is now Inglis Road opposite the end of Manuka Road The store held supplies of brown and white sugar George’s father Thomas was a brewer and lived in Melbourne with his wife Hannah who had immigrated to Melbourne from her birthplace Hillsley in Gloucestershire George’s uncle James Robertson purchased 160 acres (65 hectares) at Narree Worran (now known as Narre Warren North) In 1863 James sold off sections of his land including a parcel of 107 acres (43 hectares) to George’s mother Hannah who subsequently transferred the land to George thus commencing the Robinson’s long association with the area In the following year George planted five acres of grape vines which did well and provided him with wine for many years George’s first home on the property named “Hillsley” was a small weatherboard where he resided whilst planning the homestead which he was to construct nearby In 1867 George excavated a clay pit near the house site and proceeded to make 80,000 hand-made bricks (the pit was later converted to a lily pond) Substantial bluestone foundations were laid and the house construction continued Timber required for the house was sawn on the property and the flooring was of red pine The house when completed became the home of George and his new wife Eliza Walton daughter of local Narre Warren farmer Thomas Walton who had come to the area in 1855 George and Eliza produced six children Edwin 1868 Elsie 1879 and George Arthur (known as Arthur) 1885 George established substantial gardens around the new house and through his friendship with Government Botanist Baron Sir Ferdinand von Mueller acquired many unusual plants for the garden as well as participating in some interesting studies One study involved tea planting to ascertain whether tea production would be a viable industry – the tea plants grew well but nothing came of this venture The Weekly Times reported in 1910 that still in the garden some 40 years later was “a camellia tree high and 5ft or 6 foot in diameter growing in the open and presenting a mass of bright red flowers Massive hydrangeas and enormous brugmansia plants In addition to all the varieties of choice flowering plants and ornamental shrubs there are in Mr Robinson’s garden a cinchona or quinine tree An ancient cork tree (Quercus suber) has attained a height of over 50ft It is 4ft in diameter and is covered with the finest sheets of bark from which the best commercial corks are cut There should be no necessity to import cork material when such specimens of trees as those grown by Mr Robinson can be produced in the State Another novelty in the interesting garden collection is a plot of Chinese and Indian tea plants The soil and climate seems to suit the growths which have made excellent progress over the years The bottle tree of Northern Australia has also done well at Narre Warren.” George also became quite an expert with the production and showing of gladioli in 1916 staging a display of 50 different varieties In the 1870s George planted out orchards comprising apples plums and pears by 1910 totalling 30 acres in area George harvested up to six cases of fruit from his Jonathon and Sturmer Pippin apple trees George was a gifted student and had studied to be a surveyor qualifying and being registered in this profession in June 1875 In the following year the Shire of Berwick appointed George as its engineer/secretary/tTreasurer and valuer George returned to Shire employment as Engineer from 1894/1904 During these times George also undertook surveying work and architectural projects where he drew plans for a number of substantial houses in the district including “Glencairn” for John Troup and “Cleveland” (now “Aranmore”) for Francis and Elizabeth Barr George’s professional qualifications also resulted in him being appointed in 1866 as a Meteorological Observer for the district George took a great interest for many years in giant gum trees and was once commissioned by Government Botanist Baron Von Mueller to ascertain if there were any trees in the Dandenong Ranges approaching 400 feet (122 metres) in height but George measured quite a number which measured 325 feet The best spot was found to be in the south-east area of the ranges between Belgrave and Emerald and north of the Gembrook line there was a comparatively small clump of these giant trees In 1863 the Baron requested George to provide a quantity of native tree ferns for decorations at an exhibition being held in California Three dozen ferns were located and packed in zinc lined cases for transportation the ship transporting the ferns sank within sight of the Californian coast The cases were recovered from the sunken ship a fortnight later and the ferns were found to be in good order and were much admired at the exhibition George was involved in many community activities including roles as Trustee of the Church of England properties in Berwick committee member of the Berwick Mechanics Institute and Free Library (BMI) secretary of the Narre Warren Mechanics Institute member of the Zion’s Hill Cemetery Company (later Harkaway Cemetery) Trust Member of the Harkaway Cemetery (which he surveyed and planned) and with Robert Bain and Henry Searle he planted a row of trees in the Berwick boulevard George’s wife Eliza was also involved in community affairs as Church Secretary at the St John’s Church of England in Narre Warren North and secretary of the local school’s Mothers’ Club George purchased a key to the library building for one shilling This enabled him to visit the library at any time enter a record of his borrowing in the library record book George and Eliza’s youngest son Arthur also participated in community affairs in a significant way Arthur was prominent in local organisations and became well-known for that reason In 1936 he stood for election as a councillor representing the Berwick Riding of the Shire of Berwick and was elected unopposed – Arthur remained in council for the next 35 years and served three terms as Shire President – 1939/40 The first term coincided with the commencement of World War II and on his appointment the local paper noted – “Because of the war he realised he was facing a difficult term This outbreak was not going to be a matter of a few months for they were not in that short space of time going to subdue a nation of 80 million people that had been preparing for 20 years he said that he knew he could count on the assistance of all councillors he would do his best to uphold the dignity of his office” Arthur was a committee member of the Berwick Show Society serving as President in 1946/48 and was appointed a Life Member in 1964 He was a member of the Narre Warren North School Committee President of the Narre Warren north Boy Scouts Committee Inaugural President of the Narre Warren North Bush Fire Brigade Justice of the Peace and from 1947/1964 President of the Dandenong and District Hospital Board Arthur continued his father’s 1866 initiative in recording rainfall statistics and the family received an award for 100 years’ service from the Bureau of Meteorology in 1971 – the longest term by any family in Australia This service was continued by George’s great grandson David Arthur was awarded an MBE honour for his service to the community over the years Following the destruction of the St John’s Anglican Church Narre Warren North by fire Arthur Robinson negotiated with the church authorities and acquired the land He erected a chain fence around the triangular parcel of land and offered it to the council as a park The Shire of Berwick accepted his generous offer and named the park after Arthur’s wife – “Claire Robinson Park” Claire served on a number of local committees and was member of the Dandenong Hospital Auxiliary committee Originally the road which is now Robinson Road was known as the Harkaway-Narre Warren North Road but was changed by the Shire of Berwick to Robinson Road to recognise the significant contributions made to the district communities by the Robinson family The plans for better bikes path in Narre Warren North are getting closer to realisation New and upgraded bike paths are being included in a project to improve Narre Warren Road North Major Road Projects Victoria are upgrading the existing shared path on the west side of Narre Warren North Road between Memorial Drive and Heatherton Road This rather steep section will be flattened and widened with a slip resistant surface so that it’s more easily accessible for people with mobility challenges There will also be a new footpath on the east side of Narre Warren North Road between Memorial Drive and Randle Court to connect with the existing footpath at Memorial Drive and allow pedestrians and horse riders to walk or ride on the east side of the road between Randle Court and Ernst Wanke Road As part of the upgrade safety will be improved by installing extra kerbside safety barriers to protect pedestrians and off-road cyclists More street lights will also be installed to make it safer to walk and cycle at night New traffic lights and pedestrian crossings at the Memorial Drive and Narre Warren North Road intersection and priority crossings at the Ernst Wanke Road intersection will make it safer to cross the road MRPV is seeking input from the local community and people who regularly travel along Narre Warren North Road Until 31 March you can view the designs and submit your feedback here.  Become a Member and help fund our advocacy work Find out more about Bicycle Network and support us in making it easier for people to ride bikes 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 infinity pool could double suburb record priceAlesha Capone A luxury property featuring a private lake is set to more than double its own Narre Warren East house price record as its owners seek a $7m sale Property records show the four-bedroom home at 10 Boundary Rd achieved the suburb’s current $3.4m benchmark in 2015 the property boasts an infinity pool looking out to the lake where visitors enjoy kayaking and fishing RELATED: Narre Warren North lifestyle pad has its own fireworks displays on site Resort-style house in Narre Warren North: with ‘Slam Man’ basketball court Kaye Charles Real Estate’s Claudette Lynch described the abode the brainchild of Melbourne-based home designer Graham Jones “When you’re standing in the kitchen and living room it looks like the lake starts at the edge of the infinity pool,” Ms Lynch said Electronic gates and a tree-lined driveway lead to the house built by XL Construction in 2009 The kitchen’s island bench is an ideal breakfast spot The surrounding green landscape is visible through the large windows A rear deck stretching the home’s length and an outdoor entertaining area including a built-in barbecue induction wok bowl and Teppanyaki plate make for an “absolute entertainer’s dream” Ms Lynch said the home’s middle section with floor-to-ceiling doors and windows offered views of the pool there’s amazing views and light streaming in,” she said The house was originally constructed as a builder’s own home Even the bathroom windows showcase the beautiful garden An outdoor dining spot in the garden featuring Corten steel and rock wall elements a stone bench and picture windows is part of the main bedroom suite The outdoor entertaining set-up with a built-in barbecue Ms Lynch said the home presented “as new” but had the advantage of mature greenery in the garden the property was also ideal for equestrians machinery shed and workshop and irrigated paddocks complete the package for horse riding enthusiasts 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: Victoria housing affordability: Where rate rise pain is hitting hardest, how to beat it Granny flat boom tipped for outer burbs, even as inner-city councils sound alarm Abbey Holmes: Sports presenter and former footballer husband buy Melbourne home The Narre Warren North Road Upgrade project team has been busy over the last month getting ready for the start of major construction in January asphalt works for the U-turn at Belgrave-Hallam Road will be completed with safety barriers removed and closed lanes reopened for the holiday break December works will also include continuing non-destructive digging to locate underground services and begin the process of relocating services applying temporary line marking to guide drivers safely through the work zones completing temporary asphalting works at Fox Road and near Memorial Drive to enable safety barriers to be installed and building the site compound Most works will take place between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm on Saturdays Some works may need to be undertaken at night to minimise impacts on traffic or utility services Notice of night work will be given to the public in advance road users may experience traffic changes and minor disruptions on Narre Warren North Road Changes will include reducing speed limits from 80km to 60km between Fox Road and Belgrave-Hallam Road for the duration of works and implementing temporary lane closures and speed limit reduction to 40km during working hours The Narre Warren North Road Upgrade project team thanked the community for their understanding To keep up to date with the progress of the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade The next stage of the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade is set to commence this week with works beginning on the Ernst Wanke Road and Narre Warren North Road intersection From Wednesday 11 January at 11.59pm to Wednesday 25 January at 5pm the intersection at Ernst Wanke Road and Narre Warren North Road will be closed in all directions as crews work to remove the existing asphalt upgrade signal connections for the new traffic lights and safety cameras and lay new asphalt and line markings There will be no through access at the intersection during the two-week period so works can be done to widen the intersection and build new through lanes There will be lane closures and reduced speed limits down from 60km/h to 40km/hr on Narre Warren North Road throughout the works period with traffic barriers installed at the Ernst Wanke Road and Narre Warren North Road intersection in all directions Detours will be in place via Monash Freeway bus stops nearest to the intersection and along Kurrajong Road will be closed PTV will run Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant taxis in place of regular buses for some stops In order to reduce the closure duration at the Ernst Wanke Road and Narre Warren North Road intersection night works will occur and enable crews to complete the required works as quickly and safely as possible Major Road Projects Victoria program director Brendan Pauwels said the closure had been scheduled for the January school holidays to reduce the impact on the community Authorities said they would work to reopen the intersection as quickly and safely as possible the final stage of building new lanes between Belgrave-Hallam and Fox roads will commence Bollards will be moved around the centre median and both carriageways will be open with one lane operating in each direction to allow crews to build the centre median install guard rail and the traffic signals at Memorial Drive as well as complete landscaping works Memorial Drive will be left in and left out only with the full intersection due to open by mid-2023 There will be no change for motorists accessing Brundrett and Crawley roads The unsignalised U-turn slot north of Brundrett Road will be closed and the signalised U-turn at Belgrave-Hallam Road will remain open Narre Warren North Road provides vital north-south connectivity in Melbourne’s growing south-eastern suburbs The road upgrade will build on the State Government’s investment into Melbourne’s arterial road network which includes widening Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road between Thompsons Road and the South Gippsland Highway the communities of Narre Warren and Cranbourne will be connected by four lanes all the way from Heatherton Road to South Gippsland Highway Construction on the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade is expected to be completed by mid-2023 Narre Warren North Road is getting an upgrade to improve safety and travel times for more than 14,000 vehicles that use the road each day The upgrade will add an extra lane in each direction between Fox Road and Belgrave-Hallam Road Construction will begin in late 2021 and the upgrade is set to be completed in 2023 An online community information session is being held to explain how the upgrade will be built and what to expect during construction The project’s final designs will also be shared and there will be an opportunity for people to ask questions of the project team The session will run on Wednesday 10 November from 5.30pm to 7pm Questions from members of the public must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 9 November and will be answered during the online session For more details about the project visit the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade project page at https://roadprojects.vic.gov.au/ or phone 1800 105 105 Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Narre Warren North – a small pocket of suburbia within the sprawl of Melbourne's vast and fast-growing south east – is Trump-land There is widespread distrust of and disaffection with establishment policy-makers who most around here consider politically correct fools He lives in 'Narre North' with his family is smart and well-read but is sick of what he calls the "fringe stuff – we don't want a super-left greenie agenda that is there to push things like gay marriage etcetera" close to where a mosque was proposed.Credit: Joe Armao That's not because he is opposed to homosexuality or gay people getting married necessarily It's because he considers it – and other forms of "social engineering" – a distraction from the things that really need to be done "People care more about the fact that their neighbour is beating up his wife." On the campaign trail in the United States trying to beat Donald Trump Hilary Clinton rashly called his supporters the "deplorables" referring to those she considered sexist and racist the uneducated That exists in Narre North as it does everywhere; the reality is that this uprising is subtle and steady Rise Up Australia deputy and Casey councillor Rosalie Crestani.Credit: Wayne Taylor Mr Bull lives very close to where the Saarban Islamic Trust wanted to build a big mosque with a 25-metre minaret on vacant semi-rural land on the Belgrave-Hallam Road The plan was scuttled by the Casey Council who said it didn't meet planning requirements vowed to fight any appeal yet the Islamic Trust wants to try again in another spot with a smaller building This week the mayor made a post on his Facebook in support of Immigration Minister Peter Dutton's view that Lebanese Muslims should never have been let into Australia because it led to terrorism: "One day Shorten and the chorus of lefties labelling those who speak the truth 'racists and bigots' will realise that the real world is moving in the opposite direction," the mayor wrote He stood for Family First in this year's federal election "I'm not super anti-Muslim; it was more of a local issue for me I want to preserve the area and the way it looks." Links were made to Islamophobia and racism but he says "most of us around here know the media lives by extremes Neil Bull: "I want to preserve the area and the way it looks." Credit: Joe Armao He also talks about the Country Fire Authority; this is CFA territory Bull's neighbourhood is in CFA district eight It is out of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) zone and like many Bull hates the state government's very union-centric role in giving the United Firefighter's Union more power over the CFA's volunteer workforce "I'm jack of (Premier) Daniel Andrews and his arrogance." In his Four Oaks ward is the Endeavour Hills police station where in 2014 Numan Haider stabbed two counter terrorism officers and was shot dead He was from Narre Warren and went to a fundamentalist mosque; he was carrying two knives and an Islamic State flag is also married with two kids but is of the firm view that mosques foster terrorism and Islam does not fit the Australian way of life "Live by Australian rules," he says we all know that's what goes on." I ask Paul if he could consider the idea that most Australian mosques are just places of worship "The proven statistics suggest otherwise," he says Narre Warren North shopping mall.Credit: Joe Armao This week One Nation and Derryn Hinch's Justice Party signalled assaults on the Victorian parliament for 2018's state election aiming to capitalise on disillusionment with mainstream politics It is at the very least a ripple from the year's defining moments – Trump in the United States and Brexit in Britain in which the silent majorities expressed their disillusionments and fears election 'preference whisperer' Glenn Druery said Casey and the south-east was potentially fertile ground for "Trump-style" thinking – "they are a people who may feel disenchanted." Hinch has flagged a reasonable chance of picking up one or two seats from around the state in the Victorian upper house Druery said One Nation had no chance of winning a lower house seat The far-right political party fielded two senate candidates at the last federal election It is based in Hallam right next to Narre Warren North the headquarters for 100 branches nationally Their deputy leader is Rosalie Crestani who represents the ward of Four Oaks in Casey Council Crestani is a member of party leader Danny Nalliah's evangelical Christian church Catch The Fire Ministries and has run for the senate twice Neil Bull and Paul Ahern both voted for her in the council elections – "Rosalie is just a normal person who puts things in perspective," says Bull Numan Haider's "terrorist" attack on her ward's police station two years ago galvanised her community even local Muslims who were opposed to sharia law and frightened of a dangerous form of Islam School systems and particularly the Safe Schools Coalition of Australia which Victoria generously funds and with an emphasis on bullying and gender issues But she is only reflecting the views of her constituency there; "schools are morphing into something people don't recognise anymore." The three big factors in where she sees herself and the people she represents Not that they go around talking about politics and policy all the time "I've been called the Pauline Hanson of Casey and I've been poorly treated just like her; but look at her We are seeing a Western world revolt against the establishment." Narre Warren North \\u2013 a small pocket of suburbia within the sprawl of Melbourne's vast and fast-growing south east \\u2013 is Trump-land is smart and well-read but is sick of what he calls the \\\"fringe stuff \\u2013 we don't want a super-left greenie agenda that is there to push things like gay marriage etcetera\\\" That's not because he is opposed to homosexuality or gay people getting married necessarily It's because he considers it \\u2013 and other forms of \\\"social engineering\\\" \\u2013 a distraction from the things that really need to be done \\\"People care more about the fact that their neighbour is beating up his wife.\\\" Hilary Clinton rashly called his supporters the \\\"deplorables\\\" The plan was scuttled by the Casey Council who said it didn't meet planning requirements This week the mayor made a post on his Facebook in support of Immigration Minister Peter Dutton's view that Lebanese Muslims should never have been let into Australia because it led to terrorism: \\\"One day Shorten and the chorus of lefties labelling those who speak the truth 'racists and bigots' will realise that the real world is moving in the opposite direction,\\\" the mayor wrote He stood for Family First in this year's federal election \\\"I'm not super anti-Muslim; it was more of a local issue for me I want to preserve the area and the way it looks.\\\" Links were made to Islamophobia and racism but he says \\\"most of us around here know the media lives by extremes Bull's neighbourhood is in CFA district eight and like many Bull hates the state government's very union-centric role in giving the United Firefighter's Union more power over the CFA's volunteer workforce \\\"I'm jack of (Premier) Daniel Andrews and his arrogance.\\\" \\\"The proven statistics suggest otherwise,\\\" he says This week One Nation and Derryn Hinch's Justice Party signalled assaults on the Victorian parliament for 2018's state election It is at the very least a ripple from the year's defining moments \\u2013 Trump in the United States and Brexit in Britain election 'preference whisperer' Glenn Druery said Casey and the south-east was potentially fertile ground for \\\"Trump-style\\\" thinking \\u2013 \\\"they are a people who may feel disenchanted.\\\" Hinch has flagged a reasonable chance of picking up one or two seats from around the state in the Victorian upper house Crestani is a member of party leader Danny Nalliah's evangelical Christian church Neil Bull and Paul Ahern both voted for her in the council elections \\u2013 \\\"Rosalie is just a normal person who puts things in perspective,\\\" says Bull Numan Haider's \\\"terrorist\\\" attack on her ward's police station two years ago galvanised her community But she is only reflecting the views of her constituency there; \\\"schools are morphing into something people don't recognise anymore.\\\" \\\"I've been called the Pauline Hanson of Casey and I've been poorly treated just like her; but look at her We are seeing a Western world revolt against the establishment.\\\" The start of February means new works are starting as part of the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) placed safety barriers along Narre Warren North Road to create a safe area for its crew to work while they widened the road and built new northbound lanes The shared walking and cycling path along Narre Warren North Road from Belgrave-Hallam Road to Heatherton Road was also closed to begin upgrading the path MRPV will begin building a new dedicated right-turn lane from Heatherton Road to Belgrave-Hallam Road northbound start building the foundations of the new northbound lanes along Narre Warren North Road install pipes to temporarily divert Troups Creek to protect the water quality and fauna while existing culverts are removed install the traffic signal for the U-turn at Belgrave-Hallam Road and continue relocating utility services MRPV crews may need to work at night to minimise impacts on traffic or utility services but community members will be informed in advance The eastbound lanes at the intersection of Belgrave-Hallam and Heatherton roads will be closed for approximately eight weeks from 6pm Monday 31 January until early April to build the new dedicated right turn lane Homes and businesses like Shell Coles Express and The Squatting Frog Plant Nursery and Café will remain accessible during this time The shared walking and cycling path will be also closed between Fox and Heatherton Roads and pedestrians and cyclists will need to detour via Randle Court and Heatherton Road The footpath on the western side of Narre Warren North Road between Ernst Wanke Road and the Bupa Aged Care facility will be closed for one week in early February while MRPV crews relocate power poles Cyclists and pedestrians will be able to use the footpath on the eastern side of the road while the footpath is closed The Narre Warren North Road Upgrade is set to be completed in 2023 A resort-style home in Narre Warren North seeks a slam dunk result A family in Narre Warren North are seeking a slam dunk result for their resort-style home — complete with a basketball court heated salt water swimming pool and outdoor spa After a mammoth renovation, the five-bedroom pad at 10 West Vista Place is set to make its vendors more than $2m on the $820,000 they paid in 2012 The expansive 2017sq m property has now been listed with a $2.9m-$3.19m price guide RELATED: Narre Warren North’s ‘Hollywood Hills’ mansion hits the market Palatial Plenty pad with tennis, basketball court dubbed ‘the end game’ Narre Warren North: Entertainer’s dream home has cinema, $50,000 French Alps cooker The ‘Slam Man’ half basketball court was created and installed by Sports Court Victoria Estate Agent of Victoria chief executive Helen Fotiadis said the vendors were a family that had the half basketball court installed for their son “You can see the children play (basketball) from the living room and veranda,” she said “It would be quite comfortable for a young basketballer to grow into.” Geelong-based company Sports Court Victoria created and installed the court which features a large silhouette ‘dunking’ figure dubbed ‘Slam Man’ including full upgrades such as brand new carpet hybrid flooring and Calacatta stone benching for the kitchen,” Ms Fotiadis said The Narre Warren North pad has undergone a stylish renovation The main ensuite features a spa tub and heated towel rack The renovation also involved upgrades to the three bathrooms with the main bedroom’s ensuite equipped with a spa and towel heating Ms Fotiadis said that feedback from buyers at the first open inspection for the home was “jaw dropping” with buyers loving the views across the Dandenong Ranges the salt water swimming pool is solar heated and sits alongside an outdoor spa with the house also incorporating solar panels you really have to see it in person,” the agent added MORE: Victorian property market update: Who’s best on ground so far in 2022? Auction buying guide: Why Victorian home seekers are in the box seat this spring Harry Potter and the Cursed Child star Gareth Reeves: ‘I never thought I’d own a house’ Students and young people led Narre Warren North’s Anzac Day services ensuring the knowledge of what has been is passed on to new generations A dawn service held at the Narre Warren North War Memorial was hosted by 1st Narre Warren North Scout Group and was attended by around 70 locals keen to pay their respects to the fallen around 200 turned out for a mid-morning service that featured readings and hymns by students from Harkaway Hills College and Narre Warren North Primary School a representative of the Narre Warren North Community Association’s Anzac Day Committee said it was an emotional day that demonstrated how strong the Anzac tradition is with “heartbreaking” tributes from the students involved “I think the day is still important and we should keep it in our community and keep remembering,” he said “With the city [Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance] service being restricted on numbers the communities seem to be the places where people are paying their respects He said Anzac Day held a special place in the hearts of Narre Warren North locals “These monuments were put up by the public Everyone wanted to be able to remember and recognise what happened,” he explained and all the main roads around here are names you’ll see on this cenotaph – some of the families still live here.” Narre Warren North was one of the few locations in the area to hold a public service which Mr Archibald said may also have contributed to its popularity “Hopefully next year we will build on it and people will start getting back to that normality and be able to reflect in the way that they want to,” he added On the afternoon of the Black Saturday fires were holding their youngest daughter’s 12th birthday party at her home in Narre Warren North there had been a fire in the Troups Creek Retarding Basin and we were getting updates on the fires through the television and radio,” Mrs Arfaras said “Nick was upstairs when he heard a crackling sound coming from the direction of the creek and then we noticed big ‘flakes’ floating into our backyard “Nick rushed down towards the creek where he noticed the fire was quickly spreading through the grass and trees along the creek’s bank.” Mr Arfaras raised the alarm with a neighbour whose property adjoins the creek area “He then came back home where we quickly changed into appropriate footwear and clothing and joined our neighbours in a ‘hose and bucket brigade’ at the end of our court,” Mrs Arfaras said “The CFA quickly turned up and took over and we also had one of the water bombing helicopters assisting “They told us that we needed to keep checking for flare ups overnight so we left buckets of water along the grassed area and got up every so often to do so.” Mrs Arfaras said her family was very aware of the fires on the day I’ll never forget my mum being on the phone saying she could see the flames but that dad didn’t want to leave his horses and me saying ‘just get out’ and then the phone went dead,” she said “About an hour later I was able to get back in contact with her Due to their location we had about two weeks of them being under threat.” The aftermath was “quite emotional” for the Arfaras family “Due to having to evacuate during the Ash Wednesday fires I have quite a fear of fires,” Mrs Arfaras said “So between having them three houses away and the continuing uncertainty of my parents’ situation I was really shaken “There was also a real sense of guilt for feeling like this when there were families whose lives had been forever changed.” A new tanker is set to hit the streets as the Narre Warren North CFA branch celebrated its handover on Tuesday 12 March a firefighter from the Narre Warren North branch said that she were “absolutely ecstatic” at the new tanker’s arrival “It’s something that is great for the brigade’s morale through training for it and in a social sense as well,” she said With the previous truck being 23 years old the new vehicle’s capabilities were something everyone in the brigade was in awe of it was decommissioned from Narre Warren North and was given to the French Island CFA whose truck Ms Bush recalled had an additional 20 years to its age “Our truck’s served us extremely well and it’s been to many local fires and some intestate fires and I know it’s been up to the northeast so it’s been to a lot of places,” she said Initial striking features of the new tanker include a dual cabin which meant that all firefighters would be inside the vehicle instead of having two others in the back the brigade’s first lieutenant said that the truck is “the latest technology and it’s the most powerful tanker they’ve ever built” “It’s all-wheel-drive and a four-wheel-drive and from what I’ve just found out this tanker will go into places that our old four-wheel-drive physically can’t do it’s got 4000 litres of water and it can really really get in there and make a difference,” he said The previous tanker could only hold up to 3000 litres “It increases the effectiveness of what we do; we have the power to pump more and more water “We can also run what they call a mothership so we can fill eight ultra-light tankers which hold 500 litres of water “We can also fill up two of the type of tankers that Hallam has or we could fill up two of Narre Warren’s tankers and two ultra-lights before we go out and get more water,” he said While its main focus is on rural incidents the new tanker can serve as an effective support vehicle to pumpers for urban-based emergencies Its firefighting capabilities are also an upgrade compared to the branch’s previous tanker carrying “breathing apparatus so the guys can actually enter buildings” “In addition to the amount go water it carries which is driven by a four-cylinder Isuzu engine “It also has a monitor in the cabin which our fire-fighters can use and all these features will allow all the neighbouring trucks more time to come give us a hand “In the case if we were to go down to Clyde we could pump water directly to other trucks’ pumpers supplying them since we carry an extra thousand litres compared to their trucks The Narre Warren North branch also underwent three months’ worth of training that began in late 2023 before they could use the vehicle new methods of maintenance and care have also been considered with additional procedures in place it’s a hell of a lot more powerful so the guys had to harness that,” Mr Powell said While both Ms Bush and Mr Powell will miss their old truck they are more than grateful for the new addition it serves as a major boost to safety as well Ms Bush is excited for Narre Warren and its surrounds to see their new truck in action saying that “it would be good for the community to see it out and about as well” he said that “while the old girl was good in its time this is a lot more powerful and safer to drive use and operate – this is the future” Currently held by Luke Donnellan (ALP) 60.4 per cent two-party-preferred Where do you live and how long have you lived there Why are you the best candidate for Narre Warren North Biggest three issues in your electorate and how will you tackle them What measures would you implement to ensure integrity and transparency in government What is your view on community calls for a change to the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade design and what action would you take to support that view I was raised in Endeavour Hills and currently reside in Berwick I am passionate about our community and I want to ensure that it has the best infrastructure and schools and support our local communities and clubs I have friends in the area and I am involved with communities within the area This allows me to better understand the needs of our area and to better advocate and represent our area Cost of living pressures are one of the key issues raised This is why a Liberal Government will make public transport affordable by capping metro fares at 2 dollars; keeping energy affordable by releasing our natural gas reserve; cutting stamp duty for first home buyers; and by cutting seven Labor taxes that impact transport and housing costs Another issue raised with me are upgrades to our schools and community clubs There are schools and clubs that either have lack of facilities or extremely expensive repairs that they cannot afford That’s why the Liberals will help our local schools by investing more than $12 million and our local clubs and communities by investing $9.85 million The other issue raised is the maintenance of our local roads which are reaching the worst conditions seen in a long time with many having had incidents with potholes This is why a Liberal Government will invest $10 billion across to Victoria to fix and maintain the quality of our roads we will ensure that IBAC will receive proper funding we will provide anti-corruption training to all senior public servants and implement it into the inductions and ensure a mandatory refresher and training for the public service As a local who uses the road and has friends who live in the affected area This is why a Liberal Government will invest $5 million to fix the Narre Warren North Road with proper consultation with the local residents I have lived in Narre Warren for my entire life I have been a Narre Warren local my entire life I want the people of Narre Warren North to have somebody who is a true local who can really connect with the community on local issues I want to defend the liberties of the people and give them a strong voice in parliament The Liberal Democrats have been a party of principle for more than 20 years and we are the only libertarian party My values align with the Liberal Democrats The Liberal Democrats have never voted to increase your taxes and have never voted to decrease your liberty We are the only party who has consistently voted this way and I will continue to do so energy prices and inflation – I will scrap stamp duty to make home ownership cheaper I will remove the ban on nuclear energy and scrap the Victorian Renewable Energy Target This will ensure that competition will find the lowest price for energy I would also scrap the GST from electricity which would further bring down the cost of power bills Education – There has been a lot of concern from parents about politicisation in the curriculum I believe it is important for parents to have maximum choice about where they send their kids and what education they would like their kids to receive One size does not fit all when it comes to education so I would like to give schools the ability to opt out of the national curriculum Restrictions on Civil Liberties – For too long the government has been telling us what to do the best person to make decisions for you – is you I would get rid of the nanny state and end all punishments for victimless crimes This would include ending the war on drugs and scrapping all vaccine mandates I would also put forward a constitutional bill of rights to make sure that free speech and our human rights are protected Keeping the government honest and having an alternative power to block government is important in a liberal democracy This has been the most corrupt and dishonest government I have ever seen The ombudsman and IBAC are important to keep the public sector accountable I would improve IBAC’s investigative powers and restore the power to conduct public hearings I would like there to be independent oversight for all police misconduct complaints and to increase funding for IBAC As a local I drive through the roadworks regularly I can see how dangerous and frustrating it is driving through there they need to be heard and listened to by the government The government has been ignoring concerns from the community which I think is absolutely appalling The government in 2018 promised there would be lights at Crawley Road and they also removed right turns out of Brundrett Rd; this is going to cause too many U-turns I think it is important for the government to keep to their promises and the community are not happy with this broken promise I will hold the government to account and will listen to the people to make sure these promises by the government are kept I live in the Maramba estate in Narre Warren and have lived there for the past 19 years 2.I want to run for the seat to both inspire my generation to step up rather than lamenting that things aren’t working I also see it as important to have someone who lives in the area to represent the community and because I see state politics as a way of helping those who are struggling and helping the community I’m a local with both the passion and energy to serve and represent you Only an independent can truly represent what their community thinks without having to toe a party line Housing affordability (which ties in with cost-of-living) and a lack of good facilities/services in the community (including potholes in the roads) I am aiming to improve housing affordability both by increasing supply reducing corporate and interstate/international ownership of residential homes This would feed through into reduced financial stress and more housing available for those dealing with domestic violence helping to both reduce the cause and limit the impact by providing alternative shelter I will be seeking to investigate what has happened to a number of the community services and ensuring adequate state funding (which will also help in domestic violence) Some of the actions that I would take include ensuring that any IBAC corruption hearings are held publicly; broadening Freedom of Information requests and being easily accessible to local community members to allow for any queries from locals to be answered Noting that the initial design promised by the Labor government in 2018 was not followed through on I would seek to change the design to closer resemble the original design from 2018 (noting that I would need to discuss the impacts on the Narre North CFA’s ability to respond to emergencies if this design was implemented) I live in Berwick and have lived here for 20 years I chose to run in the state election to hopefully bring Freedom back to Victoria the freedom of choice without government intervention to bring the ideas of an everyday person not the ideas of a career politician and to bring an end to the Labor Party’s dictatorial reign I will be truthful and try and implement what is beneficial for society and do my best to fight against bad Government policy that have taken away our basic human rights The right of every parent to bring up their child the way they see best It is never OK for the government to enforce and bring into law a way to remove parental control over their children The main issues are the same as what is affecting all Victorians The bad king Daniel Andrews running Victoria like a leader of China or North Korea and like a bad King he does what he wants with the tax payers money racking up billions of dollars in debt that future generations are left to pay is to remove the bad King and Labor from power The question of integrity and transparency is hard to address as to get these things you have to have moral people in government no laws or legislation made by any man can make a corrupt man or woman have a moral compass If a person wants to pursue a path of wrong doing it’s hard to change them as we have seen with Daniel Andrews and his Labor Government one change needs to be addressed very quickly and that is the U-turn to access the horse-riding area I have had to turn there myself and it is a tight turn with a large 4×4 Ute so I can imagine this will be a hazard for a larger car or truck negotiating this turn I would do my best to change this and to address any other safety concerns residents have with the traffic engineer Occupation: Training Support Officer at the Australian Services Union I moved down to the area about two years ago during lockdown I met my wonderful partner in February 2020 He’s lived in this electorate his entire life growing up in Endeavour Hills and attending Gleneagles Secondary Since moving here I have fallen in love with the diverse community and access to vitally important green space such as the beautiful Lysterfield Park I’ve chosen to stand in this election because I believe it;s important for our community to have an alternative to the two major parties The Greens positions on integrity in politics tackling the climate crisis and improving our public transport sector to be more accessible and affordable can be of great benefit to our local community here I believe I offer the people of Narre Warren North a real alternative to the two major parties I come from a family of strong working women I’ve experienced first hand the struggles that us working people face daily to scrape together enough rent to keep a roof over our heads to balance work and caring responsibilities It is because of this struggle that I became active in the Union movement and through my work I have been able to help fellow workers going through the same struggles that I’ve experienced or seen growing up If I am elected I will continue to fight for our right to secure employment with liveable wages and solid working conditions for all workers We are seeing a cost of living crisis that’s impacting our local community hardest in Narre Warren North Peoples wages should be able to keep up with increased cost of living People deserve secure housing and fair working conditions The Vic Greens will continue to fight for those things The housing crisis is hitting us hard down here – The Victorian Greens have a plan to tackle this A big build of 200,000 new accessible and sustainable public and affordable homes over the next 20 years Making property developers allocate affordable homes to first home owners Limiting rent increases to stop out of control rent rises Introducing a public and affordable housing levy so developers have to contribute their fair share to affordable housing Along with the housing crisis our local community is really feeling the brunt of the increased cost of living The Vic Greens plan to tackle this involves: Cheaper energy bills for households through a publicly-owned energy retailer Genuinely free public schools with no out-of-pocket expenses for families Higher wages for essential public sector workers by removing the wages cap for non-executive workers Creating tens of thousands of jobs in renewable energy and in the caring professions such as mental and dental healthcare and more teachers and community services And finally the big one of everyone’s mind especially those families with young children is tackling the climate crisis One of the main reasons I joined the Victorian Greens is because we have a serious and realistic policy that addresses the climate crisis while ensuring that no workers are disadvantaged or left behind while we transition to cheap and effective renewable energy and away from coal and gas The community can read more on our clean energy policy here: greens.org.au/vic/platform/climate#big-build-renewable-energy This is a really good question and is actually related to one of our key policy platforms that we’re taking to this state election The Victorian Greens have already written a bill that we’re ready to introduce to state parliament that will: Establish an Independent Parliamentary Integrity Commissioner with real powers to sanction MPs and public officials who create an unsafe workplace or fail to work in the public’s best interests and prevent ministers and staffers moving straight into lobbying or related private sector roles Require all ministers and the Premier to proactively disclose their diaries and meetings Beyond the bill we plan to introduce we have a broad plan to restore integrity in politics Some key points are: Give Victoria’s anti-corruption agency IBAC more teeth and more funding  Create an independent Parliamentary Integrity Commissioner to oversee MP behaviour Implement campaign spending caps and truth in political advertising laws so we all know who powerful politicians are meeting with Establish real rules and penalties for MPs Ministers and lobbyists whodo the wrong thing I believe that community consultation is vitally important when working on any developments or upgrade of public infrastructure What I’ve been hearing from the community is that they haven’t been properly consulted on the design and there are serious flaws for people not being able to turn right into the aged care home and the community wants lights installed If I was elected I would consult with community around their concerns and build a design together that meets everyone’s needs and push for this to be implemented Former pop princess Vanessa Amorosi can't afford to pay out her mother without kicking her out of home and selling the property Amorosi's mother Joyleen Robinson may have lost the ugly Supreme Court of Victoria battle to retain her 'dream home' but she is still owed $870,000 by her daughter in restitution - money the court heard she cannot afford to pay when Amorosi was at the peak of her stardom her tax return stated she earned $862,000 in a single year Justice Steven Moore ruled Amorosi's mother had 60 days to leave the Narre Warren North property she had lived in since 2001 Nestled above a green hill on Boundary Road, the home in Melbourne's south-east had been at the centre of the court battle amid claims Amorosi had gifted it to her mum during a kitchen chat sometime that same year.  The $870,000 owed to Ms Robinson was to repay $650,000 plus interest her mother had previously handed her in what she alleged was payment for the 'dream home'. The court heard Amorosi not only could not afford to pay the money, but could not even obtain a loan to pay the amount.  'Ms Amorosi's solicitor has deposed to Ms Amorosi's instructions that she does not consider that she will be able to obtain a loan to fund the payment of the $650,000 amount plus interest and that instead she wishes to sell the Boundary Road property in order to realise the funds necessary to pay Mrs Robinson,' Justice Moore said.  'She otherwise does not have the resources to make the payment without the sale of the Boundary Road property.' The singer hit the big time in 1999 with the release of her debut single 'Have a Look', which reached gold status in Australia. The following year, she achieved international success with her debut studio album, The Power. Amorosi performed at both the 2000 Olympic Games' opening and closing ceremonies in Sydney. Her performance of 'Heroes Live Forever' at the opening ceremony gained international acclaim. But it was her song 'Absolutely Everybody' that became an unofficial anthem of the games and went on to be a major hit in Australia and many European countries, including Britain and Germany. Her combined album and single sales have surpassed two million worldwide. Amorosi, who flew to Australia from her home in Los Angeles to attend last year's trial, had become suspicious of her mother's dealings with her fortune in 2014 when she engaged forensic accountants to start looking into her mother's handling of her wealth.  Seven years later, she engaged lawyers, filing a 213-paragraph statement of claim with the Supreme Court. Mediation between the parties saw that claim significantly reduced, with a dispute  over the Narre Warren North property eventually resolved by Justice Moore. The trial saw Amorosi forced into the witness box where she was grilled on her personal finances.  Ms Robinson's barrister Daniel Harrison repeatedly put it to Amorosi that she had hit hard times, describing her financial situation as 'poor'.  'What I suggest to you is this: the reason that there's a limited amount of money now in the Llama Trust is because what you were earning over the last approximately 20 years has been, over time, eaten up by what you've spent over the last 20 years, do you agree with that?' he put to the star then.  'I know that's what my mum has insinuated, yes. I don't agree,' Amorosi replied.  'And I suggest to you that your current poor financial circumstances ... are not good, are they?' Mr Harrison continued.  'Why would you suggest that?' Amorosi responded.  'I suggest to you that your current financial circumstances are why you are now saying that you have a claim over the Boundary Road property, do you agree with that?' he continued.  Mr Harrison had claimed Amorosi's mum made a verbal agreement with her daughter in 2001 which would allow her to buy the Narre Warren site off her daughter for $650,000 at any time. In the witness box, Ms Robinson too claimed her once famous daughter had financially struggled in the lean years that followed.  One year, Ms Robinson claimed her daughter was so poor she could not even afford to buy her child Christmas presents.  'I love my daughter, I would give her anything so I gave her money because she needed it,' Ms Robinson told the court.  'It was a mother helping her daughter out that was financially in a bit of troubling, struggling. I know that she wanted to get some Christmas presents and that for her little son.' Ms Robinson, who transferred her daughter $25,000 then, claimed her daughter had confided in her about her money problems.  'She virtually told me that, she needed money,' she told the court.  The court heard Amorosi was also forced out of her original home in the United States over rising costs.  'Vanessa informed me through her business manager in America that she could not afford to stay there because of all the extra fees and the fire insurance and all the bills that were building up with that property,' Ms Robinson claimed.  With the case now effectively closed, a new battle looms over who will be made to foot the massive legal bill Amorosi incurred to run the case.   In addition to losing her home, Ms Robinson fears the $870,000 in restitution her daughter has been ordered to pay her will amount to little should she be ordered to pay her legal costs. Amorosi had employed a team of lawyers, including an expensive King's Counsel - a senior court lawyer. 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Where 'soft-touch' Britain's asylum seekers are REALLY coming from No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} In his latest article on the significance of street and place names in the region NEIL LUCAS looks at members of the Lowry family who came out from New York in the 1850s gold rush era and ended up making a mark in the South Gippsland town of Fish Creek and locally at Narre Warren North 26-year-old Samuel Lowry sailed from New York for Australia with his young wife Edith Their voyage came at a cost of $180 (US) and that was for a second class cabin They landed at Port Phillip and headed straight for the gold diggings at Sandhurst (the former name of Bendigo) It is not known whether their move there was to dig for gold or to take up some other occupation although three died before attaining six months in age The Lowrys bought both cattle and sheep at the Melbourne markets and drove them back to the farm on bush tracks with a view to fattening them for sale Alas both dingoes and foot rot intervened and it was difficult to make a profit Accordingly they set up a saw mill to support their family where both died within five days of each other in December 1899 as did their daughter-in-law and their granddaughter – all from the fever Sam and Edith’s eldest son John travelled to Melbourne in 1889 where he married Agnes Kinnaird returning with his bride by boat to Waratah Bay and then on horse-back to Sandy Point A couple of years later John arranged for a bullock team to drag a two roomed cottage to a property “Glennan” approximately half way between Sandy Point and Fish Creek where with the experience from his parents business However in 1893 the Lowrys gave away the idea of living from the earnings of their saw mill and moved into the town of Fish Creek building a four roomed house which became an accommodation house known as Lowry’s Coffee Palace commercial travellers and others passing through the town An optician conducted consultations in a room provided to him by the Lowrys The further development of the town and particularly the opening of the Port Albert railway which ran through the town greatly enhanced their business opportunities John and Agnes had produced their first child Robert who was followed at Fish Creek by Leslie in 1893 In 1906 young Les Lowry was appointed as mascot for the Fish Creek football team In 1917 the local paper Foster Mirror reported a large attendance at a function at Fish Creek in aid of the local Unity Church fund At the conclusion of the program “those taking part were hospitably received by Mrs Lowry at the Coffee Palace and treated to a nicely prepared supper” One of the accompanists at the concert was Miss B The Lowry’s Coffee Palace continued operation at Fish Creek but made the headlines in 1927 when a huge fire in the middle of the night destroyed the adjacent wine saloon The Fish Creek Hotel and the coffee palace were saved by the local brigade Four years later Mrs Lowry decided to retire and put the property up for auction The advertisement described the establishment as follows – “17 rooms all well-furnished; everything in working order; Glorialight in main rooms x 165 ft.; good stabling and outbuildings.” When World War I occurred John and Agnes’ 23-year-old son Les Lowry joined the Army and as a member of the 14th Battalion left for overseas in early 1917 on the “Ballarat” Following the rounding of Cape of Good Hope the Ballarat docked at Cape Town on 19 March the ship was torpedoed and sunk on Anzac Day 1917 and Les found himself in a lifeboat thankfully being rescued by one of the escorting destroyers Whilst serving in France Les was wounded by the blast of a large shell which managed to bury him under a pile of dirt and other material His mates insisted in digging him out and found that he was still alive but severely wounded with head injuries (later causing a loss of hearing in one ear) England where he recovered and subsequently returned home to Fish Creek where the community gathered and presented him with a gold waist coat medallion in honour of his service The government allocated a soldier settler allotment comprising 108 acres (40 hectares) located eight kilometres east of Fish Creek at Hoddle to Les The allotment was accessible by just a rough bush track but during the Depression Les and his mate Ted McKenzie gained a contract from the local shire to construct what was then named Lowry’s Road – a road still named that way The construction was undertaken the hard way – with horse They met during a holiday Mary spent at the Coffee Palace Les and Mary married in 1923 at the Presbyterian Church in Fitzroy and produced four children and twins Valda and Lesley in 1928 (Lesley died whilst still in hospital) The Lowrys ran dairy cows on their property at Hoddle where young Gordon commenced schooling at the 11 student school By the time he was seven years old Gordon was riding the family’s horse Old Dick to and from school – the horse was 25 years old spreading superphosphate and milking a couple of cows After his chores he would fish for Blackfish in the creek In the early 1930s the Lowrys decided to sell the farm and move closer to Melbourne The farm was sold for less than Les had paid for it and as it had been allocated as a Soldier Settler allotment the government retained the total proceeds Les successfully applied for a small Soldier Settler block at Narre Warren North for which he had to pay five shillings (50 cents) each week Their new 14 acre (five hectare) property was located on the south west corner of Fox Road and Narre Warren North Road The walls and ceilings of the three back rooms of the house were not lined – the government funded the lining of the ceilings but only the walls of one room milking 20 cows by hand and growing maize and other vegetables until the early 1970s In the 1930s Les had purchased 12 acres jointly with Sam Brundrett from the Rose Farm across the road and they split it in half retaining half each The land was on the Narre Warren North Road adjacent to the Rose Farm Les’ half had an existing house which he sold for removal (it was re-located to Doveton) The proceeds went a long way towards the purchase of the land Gordon Lowry completed Grade 8 at Narre Warren North Primary and went on to Caulfield Technical School He was a keen scout and when World War II commenced the scouts collected aluminium and unused articles (old saucepans etc) which could be repurposed for war materials Gordon remained in the scouts until he joined the Air Force at the age of 18 years He trained in armaments and was posted to Williamstown Air Force base in NSW where he worked on the Vultee Vengeance dive bomber Tocumwal base working on Liberator bombers and finally journeying in the back of an open truck from Adelaide to Alice Springs to catch the Ghan to Darwin air base He was discharged from the RAAF in April 1946 After the war Gordon re-commenced his apprenticeship and worked at South Eastern Timbers Gordon married a local girl Colleen in 1954 He purchased the acres in Narre Warren North Road from his parents and built a house on the land which he and Colleen moved into following their marriage under difficult circumstances – there was one tap and no power In 1979 Gordon took on the position of Building Maintenance Officer at the City of Berwick responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a wide variety of council buildings On one occasion he helped out a council colleague who had a possum in the chimney The possum did not sound to be in a very good mood Climbing onto the roof Gordon fed a thick rope down the chimney – during the night the possum climbed out Gordon served as Scoutmaster at Narre Warren North for in the order of six years a committee member of the Narre Warren North Hall Committee a keen member of the Narre Warren Tennis Club and later the Narre Warren Bowling Club helped with the construction of the local Guide Hall Another community activity undertaken by Gordon was running a work group at Kalimna for intellectually handicapped young adults for seven years Gordon was a regular attendee with Colleen at the Narre Warren North Uniting Church where his funeral was conducted following his death in August 2016 Students at two primary schools in Narre Warren North couldn’t contain their excitement last week as representatives from Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) visited the schools to announce the winners of its Easter colouring-in competition which is currently working on the Narre Warren North Upgrade received a staggering 373 entries into the competition which tasked children aged 0-12 with colouring outlined drawings of Easter themed MRPV machinery At Mary MacKillop Primary School in the suburb’s north Tilly and Layla came out on top and were each presented with a hamper of goodies for their sublime colouring skills “I tried to use a lot of colours in my picture but it was difficult because most of the trucks are brown,” Tilly recalled Triumphant master drawer Wuri not only possessed master skills with a coloured pencil but also had an impressive understanding of the meaning behind the competition “The competition was to teach us about the road works that are happening near school,” she said While the activity proved educational for some others were more intrigued by the hamper of goodies each winner received goodies and vouchers from local businesses Cafe Coffea and Marco’s IGA kid’s ‘high vis’ vests and a CFA donated teddy bear and home visit from the CFA fire truck “I’m gonna share [the hamper] with my friends,” Wuri said MRPV program director Brendan Pauwels said the project team was thrilled so many local children decided to take part in the colouring-in competition “It’s a great example of how the local community can play a small part in celebrating a really important road upgrade,” he said The Narre Warren North Upgrade itself has also progressed in recent months with crews commencing work on a new shared use path from Belgrave-Hallam Road to Heatherton Road Upgrades to the Ernst Wanke Road intersection are also underway while new bus stops North of Heatherton Road intersection have been built and opened The concrete pour of the Troups Creek Culvert has been completed and is now being prepared for drainage and pavement works to start in coming months crews will have built a new bus stop and footpath on Memorial Drive It also plans to be ready to asphalt the new northbound lanes on Narre Warren North Road and change the barrier setup at Ernst Wanke Road to commence the second stage of upgrading the intersection The mother of Australian singer Vanessa Amorosi claims the star suffered a brain aneurysm that 'changed' her and prompted their relationship breakdown Joyleen Robinson now faces an uncertain future after a judge ruled she must move out of the sprawling home she has lived in with her family since 2001 Ms Robinson told Daily Mail Australia she is convinced her daughter suffered the brain injury more than eight years ago and wiped part of her memory 'She didn't tell me about how serious the brain aneurysm was because she didn't want to make me upset 'She knew if she told me how bad it was I would have been on the next plane out of here.'  Draped in a sky blue dressing gown and pink moccasins, Ms Robinson was packing up a lifetime's worth of belongings from the Narre Warren North property, in Melbourne’s south-east She doesn't know where they - or her - will end up next Her Absolutely Everybody star daughter sued her for sole ownership of two properties last year after the pair had a falling out almost a decade earlier about what had happened to her early 2000s music earnings One was Amorosi’s current home in California while the second was the semi-rural Narre Warren property. Last month, Supreme Court Justice Steven Moore ruled Amorosi was entitled to the properties but would have to pay her mum almost $870,000 in restitution. Before speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Ms Robinson made it clear she would never intend to hurt her daughter or say a negative word about her.  'I just want people to know that Vanessa was the most beautiful, loyal and giving person you could ever ask for.' But Ms Robinson also wanted it known what kind of mum she was and how a tragic set of circumstances saw her tight bond with 'Ness' destroyed.  Upon learning of Amorosi's illness through her husband, Ms Robinson said she was torn because her other daughter was struggling at the time with her own problems.  'Because Vanessa kept playing everything down, "No mum everything is alright, I'm on tablets, everything is working" ... it changed. She changed. I think she changed,' Ms Robinson said.  The pair have not spoken to each other now for about 15 years.  'Not even one word,' Ms Robinson said. 'Vanessa was a beautiful daughter when she lived in Australia. I can't explain how close we all were.  'We were like one person in all these different bodies. Especially with me, Vanessa and Peter (Ms Robinson's electrical engineer husband).' Ms Robinson said she still had no idea where she was going to live or what she was going to do with her possessions.  'I've got two speed boats, a jet ski, I've got a horse no-one wants to own,' she said.  Among the items are many of Amorosi's own, including a motorbike and her last remaining horse.  'I've still got a lot of Vanessa's trinkets from when she was a young girl. Her diaries and all that stuff. What do I do with that? Do I move with that as well?' Ms Robinson said.   Her adult son, aged 27, will also need to find a new home.  On Thursday, the household was already close to being packed away.  Mr Robinson had even drained the pool, which was a well-used and beloved feature of the property.  'I haven't got a plan to be honest at all. Because my family and I have been here for over 20-something years,' she said.  The likely plan will see Ms Robinson and her husband move in temporarily with another daughter while they get back on their feet.  'We all get along fabulously and my grandson can't wait for me to move in,' she said. 'Where there's a will there's a way. And it's not going to break us as a family ... Vanessa was part of that very close knit family.  'She was like a second mum. I was the mum, but she was the second mum. The girls would go to her sometimes before coming to me.  'I'm a survivor. I will survive no matter what happens because I've got two beautiful daughters that will help me, my son that I love.'   In addition to losing her home, Ms Robinson fears the $870,000 in restitution her daughter has been ordered to pay her will amount to little should she be ordered to pay her legal costs.  Amorosi had employed a team of lawyers, including an expensive King's Counsel - a senior court lawyer.  'That's my worry now because I'm waiting to see if I've got to pay half or all of her expenses. They haven't worked that out yet,' Ms Robinson said.  Ms Robinson said bills from lawyers have continued to come in the mail months after the trial ended.  'I'll go pretty close to bankrupt,' she said.   In court, Ms Robinson was taken to task in the witness box by her daughter's barrister Philip Solomon KC.  The experienced lawman verbally grilled the elderly cleaner, who had popped a sedative on her first day in the box due to uncontrollable nerves.  Ms Robinson said her case was thwarted just two weeks before it was set to go to court when her barrister of the previous two years withdrew amid claims he had a conflict of interest.  'I got an inheritance from my mum and that whole inheritance went to that first lawyer,' she said.  'And two weeks before we had to go to court the first time he went and got his name taken off our case. 'I wasted a lot of money on these guys. God is looking after me because, and it's horrible to say this, but if mum didn't give me money in the will I wouldn't have been able to have fought anything. 'But (her eventual lawyers) were lovely guys, really worked their butts off to try to get to know the case. They had less than two weeks and they didn't want any money up front.'   Ms Robinson said when her daughter bought the Narre Warren property they had effectively co-existed as one unit.  The home had long been admired by Ms Robinson as she drove past it to take Amorosi to her ballet classes.  The family lived in nearby Emerald at the time.  'I used to always say to the three girls "what a beautiful house, what a beautiful property'. So when it came on the market Vanessa remembered it was the house I wanted, so she bought it,' Ms Robinson said.  Amorosi had never actually ever lived in the home, Ms Robinson said.  'She's visited, she's stopped over when she's come for gigs from America, but it's always been the family home,' she said.  Ms Robinson said the case filed by her daughter continued to puzzle her.  She said she managed Amrosi's career up until she hit the big time in 1999 with the release of her debut single, Have A Look, which reached gold status in Australia. Amorosi performed at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. Her performance of Heroes Live Forever at the opening ceremony gained international acclaim. But it was her song Absolutely Everybody that became an unofficial anthem of the Games and went on to be a major hit in Australia and many European countries, including the Britain and Germany. 'I managed her free of charge because she's my daughter and I loved her. I love her to pieces and these are the things you do for your kids,' Ms Robinson said. Ms Robinson said her second husband treated Amorosi like his own daughter, building arenas for her and a massive outside deck for her home in Officer.  'He loved Vanessa. Anything she wanted, change a tyre, he was there and because he's been hurt so much by what's happened, he's not so ready to run for the other two daughters ... he's still there for them,' she said.  Ms Robinson said she would reconcile with her estranged daughter in a heartbeat.  'I would tomorrow. "Hey Vanessa come round and have a coffee. Let's go", but Vanessa won't. I pray and hope (that I'll see her again),' she said.   Ms Robinson said she had endured an abusive relationship with Amorosi's father - lounge singer Frank Amorosi.  'I was punched, hit, kicked, brutalised and I was treated like s***, but I did have a beautiful mother and father-in-law,' she said.  Her eventual split with the thug, who died in 2016 aged 60, saw Ms Robinson forced to pay him out for their first home.  'I had to get a job, I had three little girls, my youngest was only two, I had to have three jobs to pay the loan to keep the house for my kids to live in, but my kids never missed anything,' Ms Robinson said.  'They still did their singing, dance concerts, dance lessons - Vanessa is a qualified ballerina - and I paid for all that ... cos that's what mum's do.' Ms Robinson refused to speak ill of her late ex-husband, simply describing it as 'not the greatest time of (her) life'.  The struggling single mum met her second husband while working at a Billabong family bistro - an iconic 1990s restaurant chain.  With some money he brought into the relationship the couple were able to pay off the Emerald property, which they eventually sold and moved into a home in Narre Warren North - the same suburb she now resides within.  'We were happy there. It was a lovely house and then Vanessa started singing and we were driving her everywhere ... but this is the stuff that nobody knows what I've done,' Ms Robinson said.  Ms Amorosi said the backlash from Amorosi fans had been brutal since news leaked about the feud.  'All the fans that abuse me, they don't know what I've done,' Ms Robinson said.  The heartbroken mum said most fans read stories about stars being taken advantage of by their parents and believe she fits that mould.  'You see it in the media, but you really don't know. I mean Britney Spears, you don't what that father had to go through,' she said.  'He probably tried to do the best for his daughter that he could.' Ms Robinson said the fans had no idea of what she did behind the scenes to help her daughter's dreams come true.  She added: 'Nobody knows what I went through to make my daughter what she is today.  I've sacrificed a lot and I did that because I love her to death and she was the most beautiful daughter you could ever have.' Vanessa Amorosi's cousin Eden Merritt made headlines last year when he went on the run from the law after fleeing Amorosi's Narre Warren North shack.  Heavily armed police officers converged on the pop star's home in April that year to take Merritt down. The dangerous criminal was arrested and fronted Dandenong Magistrates' Court on July 17 where he was convicted on 50 charges and sent to jail for a year. Joyleen Robinson said she had taken Merritt in out of the kindness of her heart.  'Eden is such an intelligent boy, very clever and he's a lovely guy, but he got hooked on drugs,' she said.  'And because I'm an idiot, I help so many people. ' The shack still contains many of his possessions, which will also need to be cleaned away over the coming weeks.   {{message}}