This is probably not the page you’re looking for the price increasing more than five-fold in less than two decades Seven parties braved the heat to bid on 7 Balmoral Avenue, but just three parties made offers in the end. It had a listed price guide of $1.4 million to $1.5 million. matching the property’s reserve and knocking several parties out of the race was quick to counter the opening bid with a $10,000 rise A third party put forward offers in between but was no match for the other two bidders who began trading $1000 bids quicker than the auctioneer could count the ultimate buyer put forward a final $4000 bid to purchase the property some $155,000 above reserve Ray White Brunswick’s Matthew Schroeder said the parties who didn’t participate in the auction were scared off by the high opening bid “This was a much stronger auction performance than what we’ve seen of late,” Schroeder said who are now embarking on a sea change to the Bellarine Peninsula ‘There is hope’: Housing affordability in Australia’s two biggest cities eases Where Sydney house prices are under the most downward pressure Where Melbourne house prices are under the most downward pressure “It was better than expected,” Peter told The Age but it just met all expectations and more.” It was one of 963 homes scheduled to go under the hammer in Melbourne on Saturday Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 60.7 per cent from 868 reported results across the week Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate In Heidelberg Heights, a family buying their first home won the keys to 73 Porter Road for $900,000, outbidding three others. Nelson Alexander auctioneer Nick Smith placed a vendor bid of $820,000 on the four-bedroom house to start the auction. One party then put forward a $20,000 rise where a bidding war ensued. Smith said the renovated home, listed with a price guide of $820,000 to $897,500, had attracted first home buyers looking to break into the market.Its reserve was $880,000. Meanwhile, a first home buyer nabbed a two-bedroom fixer-upper terrace in Fitzroy North for $885,000 at auction on Saturday, outbidding two other first-timers. 1 Bath3 ParkingView listing Bidding on 26 Coleman Street opened with an offer of $790,000. It had a listed price guide of $790,000 to $830,000. All three parties continued to raise the price in $10,000 increments, fast surpassing the $830,000 reserve. Jellis Craig Northcote auctioneer Sam Rigopoulos said the underbidder, a first home buyer from the suburb, declared he was finished bidding five times before jumping back into the race with a $1000 bid. 1 Bath− .css-12a1b0h{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0;-webkit-clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);border:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-clip-path:inset(100%);clip-path:inset(100%);-webkit-clip-path:none;display:none;}ParkingView listing But it was another first home buyer who put forward the final $1000 bid to purchase the home for $885,000 Despite the original terrace home requiring renovations Rigopoulos said the price point was low for Fitzroy North “There aren’t too many homes you can buy in that part of the world for under $1 million,” Rigopoulos said so the price reflected the size and the work that were required.” Rigopoulos said the original-condition home had been owned by the same family for some 70 years and that the 95-year-old vendor was thrilled with the result a spacious five-bedroom home with a heated pool and double garage sold under the hammer to a local family for $2.41 million on Saturday Just two bidders battled it out for the keys to 100 Brady Road in a competitive auction, despite a slow start. The buyers – a young family living just a few streets away – placed the opening bid of $1.7 million. It had a guide of $2 million to $2.2 million. O’Brien Real Estate auctioneer Harrison Mosley said it was a slow back-and-forth until the price reached $2 million. 3 Baths4 ParkingView listing In the end, the winner placed a final $5000 bid to purchase the spacious home, some $160,000 above the $2.25 million reserve. Mosley said the vendors, who are downsizing to the Mornington Peninsula, were “over the moon” with the result. “This was certainly a fun auction,” he said. “There’s been a lot of them that have been not as competitive as this one. It’s definitely a tougher market for auctions, with clearance rates still probably hitting 50 to 60 per cent, but I’ve found that good family homes are still travelling well.” The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Brunswick Voice PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese made a flying election campaign stop in Wills last week appearing alongside incumbent MP Peter Khalil as he sought to promote changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Flanked by Health Minister Mark Butler, Albanese visited the Bell Street Pharmacy in Pascoe Vale South last Thursday, where he bought a tube of toothpaste and enjoyed a Greek coffee made by owner George Spyropoulos near the corner of Greenwood Street on the northern side of Bell Street served as a backdrop for a media conference and photo opportunity following recent improvements to the PBS announced in March The government has committed an extra $689 million to the PBS to bring the cost oa a script for non-concession holders down to to $25 from $31.60 from January 1 next year The government says four out of five PBS medicines will become cheaper because of its investment It means subsidised medicines will be at their lowest cost since 2004 Scripts for concession and pension card holders will remain frozen at $7.70 the flying visit by the Prime Minister was an opportunity to bring some extra firepower to his battle to keep the seat in Labor’s hands along with basking in the afterglow of Albanese’s revived fortunes in opinion polls in the first week of the campaign The Greens’ Samantha Ratnam is clipping at Khalil’s heels with her supporters out in force doorknocking in the electorate over the weekend Given the fight Labor faces in several other outer suburban Melbourne seats last week’s visit is most likely the only time we will see Albanese in Wills before election day on May 3 Khalil was in Brunswick on Sunday to announce a $49,500 grant to the Central Pontian Association to install an elevator at its Pontiaki Estia community centre in Sydney Road The elevator will improve access for people with mobility needs to the function centre on the first floor of the building Pontiaki Estia was established in 1976 by Greek-speaking migrants from the Pontos region of modern day Turkey Candidates have until midday on Thursday to lodge their nominations for this year’s election Brunswick Voice is aware of five candidates for Wills: Khalil Fusion Party’s Owen Miller and the Liberal Party’s Jeff Kidney The declaration of nominations and the order in which they will appear on ballot papers will be made at midday on Friday Four of the five known candidates have agreed to participate in a forum hosted by the Coburg High School Council on April 22 The forum will focus on public education funding and community infrastructure in our area with questions provided from Coburg High School students and community Miller and Bolton have all confirmed their attendance Last month, Khalil caused a minor stir when he was unable to attend a climate forum in Coburg The Coburg High candidate forum will be held at Coburg Uniting Church We are an independent hyperlocal news organisation owned and run by the people in your community. With your support we can continue to produce unique and valuable local journalism for Brunswick and the inner north of Melbourne. Become a supporter About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Advertising Brunswick Voice acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Brunswick and pays respect to their Elders past and present and to all First Nations people and communities Brunswick Voice embraces their traditional and contemporary cultural and creative expression and significant contribution to life in the area Get our latest articles and current events around Brunswick straight to your inbox SUBSCRIBE → Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A common experience growing up in Pascoe Vale is explaining to people which Vale you’re not from you’re thinking of Wyndham in the west!” Like many other places across Melbourne’s sprawl Perhaps it’s telling that Pascoe Vale Road – the namesake by which many non-locals know of our existence – essentially bypasses the suburb as drivers travel up from Moonee Ponds and through Broadmeadows The thoroughfare only briefly skirts along Pascoe Vale’s western edge road and parkland where Bell Street meets the Tullamarine Freeway There are only two places to grab a drink here – and with due respect to the Pacco Pub and the RSL neither very exciting – Pascoe Vale is undeniably quiet there’s something about Pascoe Vale that elicits passion whether you’re based in the “valley” or “plateau” I’m a case-in-point: the proud owner of a woodcut Pascoe Vale map given to me for my 30th birthday and a cushion cover printed with Melway page 17 my love for “Melways” might’ve been inevitable) A quick look at Facebook community groups or a moment spent eavesdropping at beloved cafes like Ferrovia and Jack & Daisy proves I’m not alone in my strong feelings even if most don’t go so far as a mate and me in developing a secret (tongue-in-cheek) hand gesture signalling our affiliation to PV Pascoe Vale and its postcode-sharing neighbour Pascoe Vale South stretch from Moreland Road in the south to Boundary Road in the north nestled between the aforementioned creek and Melville Road/Sussex Street with some older homes built when this was farmland (mostly canalised) Moonee Ponds Creek and the hidden gem of Westbreen Creek cut deep into the landscape the locale of Coonan’s Hill features older (increasingly expensive) housing stock: stately Californian bungalows and less-stately new builds taking advantage of city views aircraft heading to Essendon Airport cruise low over a much flatter neighbourhood leading towards the industrial areas of Coburg North (which Pascoe Vale is a place with many small supermarkets but neither of the duopoly (albeit with a newish “fancy Coles” just over the eastern border in faux-CoNo) and a Piedimonte’s just across the border in Pascoe Vale South Proud Pascoe Vale resident Joe Comer has a woodcut of the suburb on his wall not-really-anywhere-special – yet still somewhere that readily attracts the use of superlatives See for example what are arguably the steepest streets in suburban Melbourne Pardy and O’Hea streets – where the gradients hit an extreme 30 per cent – have seen countless broken wrists and scraped knees Local dog walkers as well as intrepid cyclists from further afield know the challenge of heading uphill on any of the so-called “Gaffney four” Many who grow up here are familiar with the thrill of fanging their BMX downhill (or on Northumberland Road nearby) concerned Pacco parents: this is not an endorsement of risky behaviour Pacco thrillseekers were also long able to claim they were home to the best diving boards of any Melbourne pool – at least before the top platform was closed by what some locals have called “the fun police” And don’t forget what must surely be the most contentious 320-metre stretch of bike lane in the city The feverish attempts to rip up the Kent Road lane show just how fiercely Pacco’s residents are willing to defend it from changes they consider unwelcome Pascoe Vale’s demographics and density are in a time of transition it was a suburb that exemplified why Bell Street was considered a “hipster-proof fence” and yet the state electorate of Pascoe Vale is now in the Greens’ sights The lingering charm of Pacco beckons at a distant past but this does come at a cost – it has always been less ethnically diverse than its neighbours but jump in the car for good kebabs or baklava locals had Gilmour’s milk delivered from the dairy nearby bought locally made soft drinks from the corner milk bar and – bizarrely perhaps – got potatoes from a man driving his ute slowly from street to street My childhood milk bar has since been demolished Locals decried its inevitable replacement with “identical” the big backyards have been built over and countless construction sites illustrate this story at street-level a post-war home is gone – a large block subdivided Though I want to support higher-density development in a suburb only 10 kilometres from the CBD sometimes it feels like its breakneck pace dominates the conversation as I walk with my mum on these familiar NIMBY-ish qualities simply burrowing under the skin But there’s one thing more constant than change: as much as I spend plenty of time in exciting places far away Joseph Comer is an academic researching language The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge, champion and inform your own. Sign up here A common experience growing up in Pascoe Vale is explaining to people which Vale you\\u2019re not from that\\u2019s further south.\\u201D \\u201COh you\\u2019re thinking of Wyndham in the west!\\u201D Like many other places across Melbourne\\u2019s sprawl Perhaps it\\u2019s telling that Pascoe Vale Road \\u2013 the namesake by which many non-locals know of our existence \\u2013 essentially bypasses the suburb as drivers travel up from Moonee Ponds and through Broadmeadows The thoroughfare only briefly skirts along Pascoe Vale\\u2019s western edge There are only two places to grab a drink here \\u2013 and with due respect to the Pacco Pub and the RSL neither very exciting \\u2013 Pascoe Vale is undeniably quiet there\\u2019s something about Pascoe Vale that elicits passion whether you\\u2019re based in the \\u201Cvalley\\u201D or \\u201Cplateau\\u201D I\\u2019m a case-in-point: the proud owner of a woodcut Pascoe Vale map given to me for my 30th birthday my love for \\u201CMelways\\u201D might\\u2019ve been inevitable) A quick look at Facebook community groups or a moment spent eavesdropping at beloved cafes like Ferrovia and Jack & Daisy proves I\\u2019m not alone in my strong feelings even if most don\\u2019t go so far as a mate and me in developing a secret (tongue-in-cheek) hand gesture signalling our affiliation to PV the locale of Coonan\\u2019s Hill features older (increasingly expensive) housing stock: stately Californian bungalows and less-stately new builds taking advantage of city views Pascoe Vale is a place with many small supermarkets but neither of the duopoly (albeit with a newish \\u201Cfancy Coles\\u201D just over the eastern border in faux-CoNo) and a Piedimonte\\u2019s just across the border in Pascoe Vale South not-really-anywhere-special \\u2013 yet still somewhere that readily attracts the use of superlatives Pardy and O\\u2019Hea streets \\u2013 where the gradients hit an extreme 30 per cent \\u2013 have seen countless broken wrists and scraped knees Local dog walkers as well as intrepid cyclists from further afield know the challenge of heading uphill on any of the so-called \\u201CGaffney four\\u201D Pacco thrillseekers were also long able to claim they were home to the best diving boards of any Melbourne pool \\u2013 at least before the top platform was closed by what some locals have called \\u201Cthe fun police\\u201D And don\\u2019t forget what must surely be the most contentious 320-metre stretch of bike lane in the city The feverish attempts to rip up the Kent Road lane show just how fiercely Pacco\\u2019s residents are willing to defend it from changes they consider unwelcome Pascoe Vale\\u2019s demographics and density are in a time of transition it was a suburb that exemplified why Bell Street was considered a \\u201Chipster-proof fence\\u201D and yet the state electorate of Pascoe Vale is now in the Greens\\u2019 sights but this does come at a cost \\u2013 it has always been less ethnically diverse than its neighbours locals had Gilmour\\u2019s milk delivered from the dairy nearby bought locally made soft drinks from the corner milk bar and \\u2013 bizarrely perhaps \\u2013 got potatoes from a man driving his ute slowly from street to street Locals decried its inevitable replacement with \\u201Cidentical\\u201D a post-war home is gone \\u2013 a large block subdivided Maybe it\\u2019s just my suburb\\u2019s grumpier But there\\u2019s one thing more constant than change: as much as I spend plenty of time in exciting places far away The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime Venetian blinds shade this teal-toned hangout, which faces the 58 tram terminus on the cusp of Coburg. From the ranchera and Latin pop playlist to the black-and-white framed linocut prints of agave plants, Bar Tobala nods to Mexican culture while avoiding tired cliches. Salsas are a standout. They add extra oomph to dishes such as scallop aguachile, its green broth mingling with punchy salsa negra and pickled Lebanese turnips. Fideo frito is a universal comfort food: crumbed, fried slabs of tightly packed pasta atop bechamel thickened with toasted tortillas, the whole thing showered with cheese. Cocktails are worth a visit in their own right. The Green Telephone balances tomatillo, cracked black pepper, lime and gin; the sour-savoury flavours are echoed in the salsa verde surrounding a superb chicken and black bean tamale. In both instances, it’s a don’t-waste-a-drop scenario. ReviewOne of Melbourne’s best bars is on a busy corner in the ’burbsContinue this series BekkaFamily favourite where abundance abounds. Benyue KitchenReminder of how good the classics can be. Bar ThymeQuintessential wine bar that could be decanted to any high street. SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Boom Crash Opera’s Dale Ryder plays a backyard gig with the real estate agent selling his parents’ home It’s the end of an era for Boom Crash Opera lead singer and Aussie music icon Dale Ryder as his childhood home has sold McGrath Coburg/Brunswick director and Last Tram Home band member Michael Chan said it was a thrill to sell the family home of such an Aussie music legend RELATED: Superwog boys take over Moonee Ponds mansion to be associated to sell their family home was such an honour,” Mr Chan said One of the family members told him to bring his guitar down prompting an impromptu jam in the homes backyard with Ryder and Mr Chan Coming back to the home to collect his belongings was a trip down memory lane for Ryder with some of his ARIA awards given to his parents for safe keeping years ago “Dale recalled how he used to rehearse in the garage honing his skills back then,” Mr Chan said The home had a lot of fond memories for Aussie music icon Dale Ryder The home is set to be a renovation project for its new owners “But when we made the transaction he knew it was time to let the home go to the next family; he was very pragmatic about the whole process.” whose three adult children will tackle a renovation of the home which was bought with assistance from their parents The property took the better part of a year to sell having first been listed for auction in late July 2023 Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Jefferson Ford founder’s mansion fuels new record How AI is tracking office workers Ex-cricketer Michael Hill hoping to catch RBA real estate rush third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Opened earlier this year by brothers John and George El-Khoury, Emil’s Cafe occupies the site of their former childhood home and family milkbar. The social media imprimatur of Recipe TinEats’ Nagi Maehashi, reported in Good Food, has seen their Turkish and Middle Eastern brunch menu bound out of the gates. Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines. Maehashi noted in her Instagram post that Pascoe Vale is en route to the city from the airport, making it a far better proposition in our book for a post-flight feed than the Maccas at Tullamarine. Traffic is an issue in the ’hood, including arterial hotspot Pascoe Vale Road, which has residents campaigning for enhanced pedestrian safety. But the area’s understated post-war gems and large house blocks (some of them big enough for a pony, if such a thing were allowed) aren’t difficult to love, especially with kids factored into the real estate equation. At only eight kilometres from the CBD, Pascoe Vale South has significantly higher house prices than Pascoe Vale proper, with a median of $1.12 million compared to $756,250 in its northern sibling. With Bell Street acting as a de facto boundary between the two (the official line of demarcation is a few residential streets to the north), the power of Melbourne’s “hipster-proof fence” might still be a thing. It’s not only the arrival of Emil’s Cafe that is making Pascoe Vale roar in the hospo stakes. A new breed of resident has landed, demanding good coffee, which you’ll find at cafes such as George Jones and Bagels Baby. For after-dark fun, Bar Tobala in Pascoe Vale South is a hip hangout fuelled by real-deal Mexican, including tacos and mezcal-heavy cocktails, while a strong gelato game can be found a few hundred metres away at the artisanally-minded Miinot Gelato. Pascoe Vale is a good ’burb for biking thanks to its linear parks – hit the trail along the Moonee Ponds Creek, and you can go all the way to the city through Brunswick, Parkville and Docklands. A short drive to the east, Coburg’s Pentridge Prison has been extravagantly upcycled into an entertainment precinct for the broader area, with attractions including a Palace cinema complex, a brew bar with an enormous beer garden, and excellent kids’ play areas. Castlemaine: Woolworths is set to challenge IGA in this gold-rush town St Kilda: The bayside suburb attracting a large investor market East Melbourne: Why you ‘you can’t go wrong’ in this affluent pocket Dozens of cases recorded in Merri-bek and Moonee Valley PUBLIC health agencies are warning people to take precautions in Brunswick West and Coburg following the detection of a mosquito-borne flesh-eating ulcer in the area Almost one-in-five cases of Buruli ulcer across Victoria this year have been reported in Melbourne’s inner north-west authorities are concerned those rates could quickly increase Buruli ulcer is a skin infection caused by bacteria which develops from a bite from an infected mosquito and is common to tropical and sub-tropical areas The toxins made by the bacteria called Mycobacterium ulcerans destroy skin cells small blood vessels and the fat under the skin which causes the disfiguring ulcer. While Buruli ulcer can be cured with specific antibiotics, Western Public Health Uni t Director Dr Finn Romanes is warning local residents to look out for the early signs and to take action to prevent infection The unit has issued the warning following recently recorded cases in Brunswick West there have been 42 notified cases in the adjacent municipalities of Merri-bek and Moonee Valley which are divided by the Moonee Ponds Creek There have already been 259 cases of Buruli ulcer recorded in Victoria this year Case numbers have been rising steadily from 135 in 2020 Dr Romanes said people should not hesitate to get tested if they begin showing any of the symptoms of Buruli ulcer But detection is made more difficult because symptoms do not to develop until long after the end of the peak mosquito season “Local research has confirmed that Buruli ulcer is transmitted from possums to people via mosquitoes This is the time of year when cases of Buruli ulcer are usually diagnosed because most people are exposed during the main mosquito season from early November to late April,” Dr Romanes said. “After being bitten by an infected mosquito the ulcer usually takes four to five months to appear so many people develop the ulcer in winter or spring Buruli ulcer may start as painless swelling or as a lump under the skin that gets bigger over days or weeks usually on areas of the body where mosquitoes bite people do not have fever or other symptoms of infection. Untreated it can affect the skin and the bones and result in permanent disfigurement and long-term disability see your GP and ask for a Buruli ulcer test,” Dr Romanes said. “It is important to get a diagnosis from a doctor as early as possible If diagnosis is delayed the ulcer can become very large The bacteria that causes the ulcer is believed to be transferred to mosquitoes from possums In addition to public spaces where stagnant water provides ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes One theory among health professionals suggests an original source for the bacteria is possums that populate Queens Park in Moonee Ponds People who regularly use the Moonee Ponds Creek and other open areas in Brunswick West Coburg and Pascoe Vale South for exercise or recreation should take precautions by using personal insect repellents and sprays and consider avoiding mosquito-prone areas EPA Victoria is taking on another McDonalds restaurant caught dumping its waste cooking oils to a drain instead of storing it for collection and disposal Last year EPA wrote to the three major fast food chains reminding them that in Victoria they are legally responsible to protect the environment from potential harm from their business operations we have had to fine the operators of the McDonalds on the corner of Bell St and Sussex St in Pascoe Vale South after we found evidence its waste oils were being allowed to escape from storage containers to the stormwater drains," said EPA North Metro Regional Manager Chloe Bernett "They'll be getting a fine of nearly $4,000 and will have to show us they have improved what is currently their poor waste oil management processes The only thing that should go down a stormwater drain is rain." The latest action follows three cases last year with a McDonalds a Hungry Jacks and a KFC all on the receiving end of an EPA fine for similar offences including their failure to pick up their waste packaging We wrote to their head offices to tell they have to clean up their act Cooking oils can cause major damage to our waterways and marine life it is a reportable priority waste that must be properly controlled and disposed of," said Chloe "They are required to comply with their environmental obligations we will continue to scrutinise their activities and more fines will be issued unless they live up to the community's If you suspect a local restaurant, café or fast food outlet like a McDonalds, Hungry Jacks or KFC is not living up to their environmental obligations, you can report them to EPA on 1300 372 842 and www.epa.vic.gov.au You can also complain directly to the major chains if you're not happy with an outlets' waste disposal https://mcdonalds.com.au/help-centre https://www.kfc.com.au/contact-kfc https://www.hungryjacks.com.au/contact-us CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) For Koray Kolege and his wife Yasemin, Pascoe Vale South in inner-north Melbourne is the family destination. “I grew up and went to school in Pascoe Vale, which is why I was originally attracted to this property,” he says. “The blocks here are around 400 to 550 square metres – much larger than in the neighbouring suburbs. Families are drawn here for the public school, community spirit and easy access to the city. It pretty much has it all.” A residential builder specialising in family-orientated homes, Kolege designed and built the house himself. “We moved closer to family 15 minutes away, which was a good base while we were building this property,” he says. “After COVID, we decided we were tired of moving, so we haven’t lived in this house. The kids still go to school nearby, and we know the lucky family who moves in here will love it.” With its graceful curves and arches, Kolege has beautifully meshed Mediterranean and art deco styles to create a contemporary and minimal home. “Many new builds are all sharp edges and not as warm as they should be,” he says. “Arches and greenery add softness but still allow for a minimal look.” Kolege’s choice of durable yet clean finishes has created a simple and stylish facade. “We rendered the top level and chose Weathertex cladding that is light enough to allow for a seamless garage door,” he explains. “It’s continued inside the hallway for an easy connection between inside and out.” Kolege says during the design process, he was focused on ensuring the home’s design was sympathetic to the streetscape. “It’s a unique house but certainly no eyesore,” he says. “We didn’t require special planning, so we could have designed whatever we wanted. I think it’s always important to be a part of the community. There is a point of difference in the appearance of our home, but the consensus has been really positive, which is great.” Inside, Kolege teamed up with BuildHer Collective to create stylish yet family-friendly spaces. “[BuildHer Collective] owner, Rebeka Morgan was a natural fit for this project,” he says. “She created beautiful interiors that look amazing, are functional and most importantly, child and future-proof.” The careful restoration of a grand 1880s home in Kyneton Inside a former motorcycle factory turned family sanctuary Inside a colourful renovated Victorian terrace in Paddington The double-story home includes two main bedroom suites – one on each level to accommodate future downsizers or extended family. There are two additional bedrooms and the two living spaces downstairs allows for separate entertaining but always with a connection to other family members. Throughout the home are bespoke and luxurious touches, from a custom upholstered bedhead and walk-in wardrobe to the kitchen’s beautiful yet durable finishes like Italian stone, Laminex cabinetry and engineered oak. The living room’s fireplace is surrounded by tiles from Artedomus arranged in a geometrical pattern that reflects the exterior architecture. The staircase is illuminated by a generous skylight, which Kolege says proved transformative. “Most houses need one,” he says. “A skylight doesn’t peer into neighbouring houses but let’s lots of light in that brings interior spaces alive.” Elsewhere, vast windows draw in sunlight and fresh air, allowing for easy indoor and outdoor living. “It feels as peaceful to be inside as it does in the garden,” he says. The pool area, with its impressive timber slat archways provides a “Mediterranean vibe”, and a grassed area is loved by Kolege’s two children. “It’s a common trend now to have low maintenance crushed rock and stone instead of grass, but it’s important to have some lawn for animals and children,” he says. Two beautiful existing loquat trees were maintained by Kolege, mainly for sentimental reasons. “My late grandfather had them in his backyard, so I just had to keep them,” he recalls. “They must be 25 years old and actually bore a lot of fruit this year.” Once the home has sold, Kolege says a family holiday is on the agenda, and then the search is on for a new project. “People always need to move, upscale or live in their dream home,” he says. “I have the best job in the world because I get to build it for them.” A motorcyclist died in Preston on Sunday morning. (ABC News) Two people died in separate crashes in Melbourne and Ballarat on Saturday night. Victoria's road toll has risen to 175, surpassing the number recorded at the same time last year. Victoria Police has urged road users to stay safe amid a rise in deaths and serious injuries. Link copiedShareShare articleTwo people have died on Victoria's roads overnight, including a motorcyclist hit by an allegedly stolen car, as the state's road toll rises to 175 — one more than what was recorded at the same time in 2023. A motorcyclist and a passenger died in two separate incidents in Melbourne's north and in Ballarat. In Preston, a 19-year-old motorcyclist from Wollert died at the scene after being hit by an allegedly stolen car about 12:40am on Sunday. Police say two cars were reportedly stolen from Pascoe Vale South about an hour earlier, with one of the vehicles allegedly involved in the fatal incident at the intersection of Bell and Victoria streets. The two occupants of the car allegedly fled the scene. A 16-year-old boy, believed to have been a passenger in the vehicle involved, was arrested shortly after, but has since been released. The accident follows a fatal two-car collision in the Ballarat suburb of Lucas on Carngham Road near Finchs Road after 7pm on Saturday. A person died in a collision in the Ballarat suburb of Lucas. (ABC News) A passenger from one vehicle was killed and the driver and another occupant were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The sole driver of the other vehicle was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing and police have requested anyone with information or CCTV footage to come forward. The deaths follow an "urgent plea" from Victoria Police for road users to be vigilant while travelling. Forty-three motorcyclists have been killed this year, nearly double the deaths recorded at the same time in 2023. Seven more pedestrians have also died in 2024 so far, compared with the same time last year. Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir has urged all road users to be vigilant. (ABC News) "We are seeing a distressing number of people dying on our roads and in most cases, it could have been entirely preventable," Victoria Police road policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir said. "I'd also like to acknowledge that we are also seeing a high number of serious injury collisions where in some cases people are receiving life-altering injuries." Assistant Commissioner Weir said 2023 was a "catastrophic" year for fatal road collisions, with 296 dying in road incidents. "We do not want to see this level of trauma again but sadly if we keep going at this rate it will be similar or worse." Labor line-up includes new and familiar faces LABOR has settled its line-up for Merri-bek Council elections in October and is claiming underdog status in the battle with the Greens The ticket is headed by current Deputy Mayor Lambros Tapinos who will chase a fifth term on the council by running for the new Brunswick West ward This year will be the first election to be held under the new single councillor ward structure 11 seats are up for grabs across Merri-bek All four Brunswick wards have Park Street as their southern boundary and Moreland Road as their northern boundary Tapinos is the only incumbent Labor councillor seeking re-election after Annalivia Carli Hannan decided not to stand again. He is also the only current South Ward councillor who is standing again following the retirement of Mark Riley and resignation of James Conlan and family therapist working in the public service a former secondary school teacher who works in the industry superannuation sector and who narrowly failed to be elected for the South Ward in 2020 which runs through central Brunswick between Sydney Road and Pearson Street Her Greens opponent will be Dr Jay Iwasaki a social worker and educator who captained the Yes campaign in Wills last year will be running against current Mayor Adam Pulford from the Greens in Warrk-Warrk which takes in Brunswick East and part of Fitzroy North Pulford has shifted home to Brunswick since he was first elected to the North-East Ward in 2020 The Labor candidate for Randazzo ward – which runs between Sydney Road and Lygon Street – is 22-year-old Thomas Nash who went to school in Brunswick and was also a co-ordinator of the Yes campaign in Wills The Greens will nominate transport planner Liz Irvin for that ward Suzan Saka is running for Pentridge – one of the two wards in Coburg – in what will be a tight battle with the Greens’ Kenna Morrison and former Greens councillor Natalie Abboud a well-known figure in Brunswick’s Greek community will be the Labor candidate for the other Coburg ward where 2022-23 Mayor Angelica Panopoulos is standing for the Greens Corey Perkins will be attempting to unseat long-time independent councillor Oscar Yildiz while in Djirri Djirri – which includes Glenroy Oak Park and Tullamarine – Praveen Kumar will face off against another former Mayor and current councillor His main opponent will be Socialist Alliance’s Sue Bolton The final two Labor candidates will be Chris Miles in Box Forest (Glenroy) and Katerine Theodosis in Westbreen (Pascoe Vale who has served as Mayor three times since he was first elected to the former Moreland Council in 2008 said Labor candidates stood for a “back to basics” approach to local government with a focus on services and infrastructure He said this was a contrast to some other candidates who regarded the role of a councillor as being an advocate on national and global political issues “I think you can focus on the social issues – and we do as a council – but the basics need to be done first not a council that wants to have an advocacy opinion on every issue” he said “We have a united team and a party platform that focusses on the core services of the council – a lot of the basics which have been neglected and we need to do better whether it’s making sure we’re improving traffic management and cleanliness Tapinos said Labor was now very much the underdog in Brunswick given the dominance of the Greens in the area at recent federal and state elections This year’s council election will be a test of whether the single councillor ward system favours a dominant party or not “Labor is very much the underdog in this election and it’s a concern that we may end up with the same party [the Greens] in each of the four wards [in Brunswick],” he said “We want some diversity and balance on the council and we urge people to look carefully at each of the candidates and their credentials “We’ve endorsed four candidates who have been long-term residents with a mix of ages and experiences and are community activists with great credentials in the community and in community organisations “It will be the most challenging election for me but I’m hoping the community would see what I have achieved and what I want to achieve over the next four years and endorse that program by re-electing me.” Nominations for council elections officially open on September 9 and close on September 17 Elections will be conducted by postal voting from October 7 to October 25 The double-storey home at 465 Moreland Rd is selling for $865,000 The suburb’s homeowners are holding on to their houses for an average of 17.3 years Other City of Moreland suburbs where buyers are clinging on to their homes are Coburg and Brunswick East with average hold periods increasing from 14.8 to 15.7 years The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances Realestate.com.au chief economist Nerida Conisbee said Pascoe Vale South was dominated by big family homes that buyers tended to stay in for long periods of time “We find areas with lots of first-home buyers tend to have short hold periods because the homes are quite small and not suitable for families owner occupiers are choosing to live there because they love the area and want to raise a family there And investors who bought a home quite some time ago are continuing to hold as they have no reason to sell.” She said there was little financial incentive for buyers to downsize and move out of the area “If someone has a big family home in Pascoe Vale South they might wait for their children to move out before downsizing as the family home isn’t included in the pension test there is little incentive to sell and buy a cheaper property “A big family home with two older people living in them is not fully utilising the space Nelson Alexander Pascoe Vale agent Cody Bettanin said Pascoe Vale South was attractive for families because it was not overdeveloped “There are lots of heritage areas in Pascoe Vale South that haven’t been knocked down and rebuilt into townhouses (which have a) high turnover rate,” Mr Bettanin said Pascoe Vale South is surrounded by lush gardens which is a tight pocket with lots of beautiful family homes Mr Bettanin added that the market downturn had deterred homeowners from selling “People thinking about selling have put their plans on hold for a year or three,” he said they might not be able to achieve because of the downturn.” The elevated weatherboard at 491 Moreland Rd Real Estate Institute of Victoria chief executive Gil King said cooler market conditions had turned people off selling their homes which was likely to have had an impact on hold periods in Moreland “Market confidence is a big factor in people deciding to stay in their current home a lot of people … chose to undergo renovations or extend rather than sell,” Mr King said “Another factor for remaining in the family home could be a lack of available stock for the area so people who want to remain in a certain suburb stay put rather than risk not being able to find something else The verdant garden with a cubbyhouse out back “Property taxes such as stamp duty are also a major consideration: understandably people baulk at paying $43,000 on an $800,000 property.” Pascoe Vale South’s median house price was $950,000 fin the 12 months to April with 107 properties selling in that period Merri-bek City Council has quietly snapped up a prominent inner north Melbourne site until recently earmarked for a major apartment building and 17 townhouses The local government is paying $17.7 million for the Pascoe Vale South tract covering 498-514 Bell Street and 33 Westgarth – all up Also with frontage to Wills and York streets a public garden is planned for a 2500 sqm piece – part of council’s A Park Close to Home initiative This component is expected to face Westgarth Council is then anticipated to develop or sell-down the balance which retail or an essential services product like childcare The property is near the ex-Shirlene School of Ballet – an amalgamation of four retail properties, 9A-9D Anderson St – and a neighbouring house, 80 Westgate, which retired octogenarian dancer Shirley Jones sold in late 2020 following a campaign targeting apartment developers a four storey complex with 31 flats is earmarked to replace 432-438 Bell St a 1137 sqm parcel which once accommodated the Living Flowers florist 11 townhouses are approved for a 1382 sqm holding Pascoe Vale South is eight kilometres from town (story continues below) Merri-bek’s Pascoe Vale South holding failed to sell when it was last publicly offered in 2018 At the time it was permit-ready for a five level building with 131 apartments That proposal was an amendment to another residential-based scheme approved by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in 2012 A Merri-bek spokeswoman said the A Park Close to Home initiative aims to deliver more municipal gardens council has invested more than $54m [from developer contributions] and created around 17,500 square metres of new open space,” she added Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password ShareAs featured in the December hit list. See all stories.Bar Tobala is Pascoe Vale’s date night hangout.Justin McManusMexican$$$$ Did you hear the one about the chef who opened her first restaurant and excitedly wrote a menu with sauteed livers and crickets on toast? It was her dream! Problem was, potential customers found those dishes a bit too daring and steered clear. It’s an age-old tale: running a restaurant means balancing owner ambition and diner desire. Smart players find middle ground, build trust and hope their version of offal and insects will work down the track. The Bar Tobala version of the story is a happy one. Anthony and Frankie Jayasekera spent last year building their venue on a busy corner in Pascoe Vale South. They had planned a daytime place serving tortas (Mexican-style sandwiches). For more than a decade, the Melbourne couple has been spending months at a time in Oaxaca, shopping at markets for indigenous Mexican herbs such as hoja santa and chillies such as prized pasilla mixe, then cooking up a storm. They had a vision. But locals wandering by weren’t short of opinions. Sandwiches? No. We need somewhere for date nights, they said. And they got it. Bar Tobala is an easy evening hangout for cocktails and Mexican snacks with cosy booths for daters and friendly catch-ups. Contemporary Mexican art prints line the walls and colourful finishes in timber, tile and laminate give the place a casual but celebratory feel. The Part Time Friend cocktail.Justin McManusAnthony Jayasekera is a barman from way back. He’s channelled an enduring obsession with tequila and mezcal to create some of the finest cocktails I’ve had for a while. The Part Time Friend is made with Alma Tepec, an agave spirit that includes that smoke-dried pasilla mixe along with amaro and lemon. It’s a smoky, citrusy, sexy sipper. Motel Tan is more upbeat, with passionfruit, mezcal, yuzushu and limoncello: somehow the mix of Mexico, Japan and Italy resolves into a top Tiki-type tipple. Stracciatella divorciados.Justin McManusThe food is catching up to the finesse of the cocktails. Stracciatella divorciados is a riff on “divorced eggs”, a breakfast dish of two eggs separated on the plate by beans and garnished with distinct dollops of red and green salsa. The stracciatella version sees milky fresh cheese underpinning a threesome gone wrong: black garlic chilli oil (a Mexican-ish version of chilli crisp), green tomatillo salsa and poached tomato are “divorced” when the plate hits the table. You can reconcile them in tasty swirls with freshly fried totopos (corn chips). Kingfish tostaditas.Justin McManusAdvertisementOf course, there are tacos. The jackfruit tinga is a vegetarian version of pulled pork, flavoured with morita chilli and charred onion. Kingfish tostaditas are a tasty pile of cured fish and poblano chilli crema (like sour cream). Bar Tobala is a happy place that is only going to get better as it beds down, bringing love to the neighbourhood and feeling the joy. The 30 best bars in Melbourne right nowContinue this series ‘It’s truly excellent now’: The Age Good Food Guide Restaurant of the Year O.My, the reviewTen years on, there’s a completeness to the experience at the Bertoncello brothers’ Beaconsfield fine diner. Mornington Peninsula gem Red Gum BBQ opens an offshoot closer to MelbourneA takeaway menu of brisket burgers and Southern-style sandwiches – plus jars of rubs and sauces – brings the barbecue action closer to the Big Smoke. This bayside fine diner definitely doesn’t play it safe, but does it pay off?Many restaurants play it safe, looking over their shoulders at what everyone else is doing. Bottarga doesn’t feel like that. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox Australia's BIGGEST New Car WebsiteAustralia's BIGGEST New Car WebsiteNews Reviews Research Buy SellGuest User as Victoria's road death toll continues rising An alleged car thief is on the run after fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a young motorcycle rider in the early hours of Sunday morning in Melbourne Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision which occurred between a BMW and a motorcyclist at the intersection of Bell and Victoria Street in Preston at around 12:40am on August 11 Investigators have been told the BMW and a Mazda were stolen from an address in Pascoe Vale South shortly before the collision Police attended the area and received information that the BMW was headed towards Preston where officers then arrived at the scene of the crash and performed CPR on the male rider tragically died at the scene as police received reports two occupants from the BMW ran from the collision whom police allege was a passenger in the BMW involved was interviewed by Fawkner Divisional Response Unit detectives on Sunday following his arrest on the night of the crash The boy has since been released pending further enquiries while police continue to search for the two BMW occupants who fled the scene Investigators wish to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam or CCTV footage. Anyone with information is urged to call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit the Crimestoppers website The crash occurred just a day after Victoria Police issued an urgent road safety warning following the state’s road toll reaching 173 for 2024 surpassing the number of lives – 175 – that had been lost by this point last year Six people had lost their lives in the 10 days before the weekend with police citing excessive speed and driver impairment as the leading causes of both fatal and serious injury collisions Concerns have been raised over vulnerable road users in particular as 42 motorcyclists had been killed this year to August 10 That number is up from 23 at the same time last year 29 pedestrians have also died this year compared to 22 this time last year including a 66-year-old Reservoir man who died on Friday following a collision in Preston last Monday others have passed away on Victorian roads due to speeding and failing to give way slippery road conditions and incorrect safety wear among other contributing factors to the loss of life on Victorian roads “We are seeing a distressing number of people dying on our roads and in most cases it could have been entirely preventable,” Road Policing assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said “2023 was a catastrophic year on our roads with 296 of people dying on our roads “We do not want to see this level of trauma again but sadly if we keep going at this rate it will be similar or worse.” MORE: Australia records highest road toll in over a decadeMORE: Queensland Police sting 3300 dangerous drivers in two-week crackdown Max Davies is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne Max studied journalism at La Trobe University and stepped into the automotive world after graduating in late 2023 and with a passion for everything motorsport is a fan of Fernando Alonso act as settings for catch-ups and increasingly surprise us as they become places for night-time revelry as well Sure, there’s excellent coffee, but 279 is also the city’s premier onigiri specialist. The Japanese rice balls are topped with chilli-cured cod roe and don’t forget a mochi doughnut − made with glutinous rice flour − on your way out 279 Victoria Street, West Melbourne, 279victoriast.co seasonal sandwiches (perhaps chicken with crunchy apple slaw) and something from the dazzling pastry display 255 Lower Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe East, all-are-welcome.com Thai milk tea meets tiramisu at BKK Lab.Penny StephensBKK LabBoundary-pushing BKK takes Aussie brunch staples and turns them into cultural mash-up marvels and a meatball sub is made with massaman flavours There are also Asian classics like congee and souffle pancakes The coffee hits right but you can caffeinate more wildly with Thai milk tea tiramisu 63 Koornang Road, Carnegie, instagram.com/bkk_lab ReviewThis suburban cafe is serving meatball subs and tiramisu with a tantalising twistBola Bake is housed in a warehouse 10 minutes’ drive from the airport.Justin McManusAdvertisementBola BakeThis roller-doored backstreet warehouse is an extraordinary find It’s been transformed into a vintage-inspired plant-filled hangout with excellent coffee and matcha Key dishes include honey-butter shokupan with creme caramel and squid ink breakfast spaghetti with a sauce made from the Japanese salted roe mentaiko 22 Fraser Street, Airport West, instagram.com/bolabake.melb 16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne, amatrice.com.au Its footprint may be smaller than some cafe’s coolrooms Pedestrians escape Swanston Street for Baker Bleu pastries and generous sandwiches Sore heads are handled the next day with caffe corretto: espresso and a shot of liqueur on a silver tray Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne, instagram.com/ccmelbourne A calm and elegant space belies the obsession that goes into every cup of coffee here whether a single-origin Burundi filter or a refreshing long brew mixed with coconut and peach Ochazuke – rice with toppings such as wagyu doused with dashi – are comforting and at night there are izakaya-style snacks with sake 49 Peel Street, Collingwood, chiaki.com.au Review‘Exquisite comfort food’ shines at this calm Japanese cafe by day and izakaya by nightCode Black’s new CBD outlet.Jake RodenCode Black Morning BarThe local roaster’s newest location is a clubby den of dark timber and soft light or head to the filter bar for single origin specials and sommelier-style service 189 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, codeblackcoffee.com.au Assorted pastries at Core Roasters including pandan kaya croissant toast (bottom right).SuppliedCore RoastersAdvertisementThere’s no better place to nerd out on coffee than Core head through the roller door and enjoy impeccable coffee from small-batch Choosing between pandan kaya croissant toast and mushroom rendang hand pie 14 Barkly Street, Brunswick East, coreroasters.cc Emils’ Turkish eggs with sujuk sausage and simit bread.SuppliedEmil’s CafeEmil and Houda El-Khoury brought up six kids in the house behind their milk bar; now the next generation has turned the whole place into a cafe There’s heartwarming memorabilia on the walls and food nods to the family’s Lebanese heritage with hummus shakshuka and chargrilled spatchcock with toum 347 Reynard Street, Pascoe Vale South, emils.com.au The milk bar cafe that’s got RecipeTin Eats’ seal of approvalFlorianThis Euro-coded spot is the star of Rathdowne Village for good reason antique crockery and elegant bric-a-brac set the stage for greeting the sun ditto the breakfast plate of soft-boiled eggs Lunch is about comfort-centric pastas and loaded sandwiches A new homewares range brings the je ne sais quoi to all 617 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North, floriancarlton.com.au Glory Us’ glorious salad sandwich.SuppliedGlory UsYou might not think Fitzroy North needed any more cafes but turns out there was a gap shaped just like Glory Us Grab Rumble coffee from the takeaway window or sit at the communal table in the plywood-lined space for a crunchy salad sandwich or modern ploughman’s platter with goat’s cheese 73 Reid Street, Fitzroy North (also at 64 Woodland Street, Strathmore), gloryus.com.au Melbourne’s pioneer of the statement sandwich elevates the form to an art Beef brisket with mustard pickles and kraut on rye will whisk you to Brooklyn while a chicken schnitzel flaps satisfyingly over the edges of its bun maple-glazed doughnut is the perfect companion piece 253 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, hectorsdeli.com.au chicken karaage sandwiches and matcha lattes 1 Duckett Street, Brunswick, imaproject.co 14/20ReviewOne of the city’s standout Japanese cafes has a new home and new night movesLeaps and Bounds’ breakfast muffin (hot chips optional).SuppliedLeaps and BoundsNamed after the Paul Kelly song this sun-drenched shop strikes a chord with its ’80s playlist and all-day brekkie which stars a Maccas-esque sausage and egg muffin pearl cous cous and maple tahini – hit all the right notes 84 Bridport Street, Albert Park, instagram.com/leapsandboundsalbertpark Lilijana’s “sea” plate with Danish cured salmon cucumber and jammy egg.Chris HopkinsLilijanaIt’s all very Melbourne: a Scandi cafe by a Hong Kong-born ice hockey pro and named after a Slovenian grandmother Lilijana’s salmon is house-cured and served with ricotta Buns are baked out back for $9 snack-size pastrami rolls and cinnamon and cardamom twists are perfect for fika the Swedish tradition of slowing down for coffee and cake 169 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, lilijanaeatery.com.au ReviewStop by this sunny cafe for its Scandi-style coffee happy hourLocavore is a local favourite in Lilydale.SuppliedLocavoreAt the gateway to the Yarra Valley Locavore’s team takes regional produce and turns it into flavourful brunches A green bowl comes with nettle pesto and smoked beetroot and smashed avo is dressed up with charred spring onion and nashi pear 148 Main Street, Lilydale, locavorestudio.com.au Locavore’s smashed avocado is a work of art.SuppliedLumen PeopleEverything here is thoughtfully procured. Coffee is ethically sourced (and meticulously made). Day to night plates include milk buns stacked with Burd eggs and cheddar and Mount Zero lentils with pork and fennel sausage Wine is small-batch and responsibly farmed and the slender space is cheery and welcoming 520 Victoria Street, North Melbourne, instagram.com/lumenpeople Market Lane at Prahran Market is the perfect shopper’s pitstop.SuppliedMarket LaneThe flagship of this leading roaster has become a meeting place for Prahran Market shoppers Ethically sourced filter and espresso beans are roasted on-site and simple snacks include granola pastries and sandwiches made with market ingredients (plus mushroom burgers with herb butter on weekends) Shop 13, 163 Commercial Road, South Yarra, marketlane.com.au Roti John tiger roll filled with lamb shoulder and omelette.Paul JeffersMasak MasakThere’s a feeling of merry-making at this former butcher shop where an ex-Copper Pot chef draws influence from Singapore There’s kaya toast with thick slabs of butter breakfast laksa and tiger rolls stuffed with pork belly 128 Robert Streets, Yarraville, instagram.com/masak___masak ReviewSick of smashed avo? Head to this suburban cafe for a playful taste of Singapore insteadMigrant Coffee’s colourful courtyard.SuppliedMigrant CoffeeMigrant’s bagels borrow from the owners’ Filipino One might come layered with smoked chicken Kewpie mayo and cheddar; another with avocado Thai iced tea or a frosty beer in the open-air area out the back Shop 3, 576 Barkly Street, West Footscray, migrantcoffee.com Moon Mart’s tonkatsu rice set, with condiments from the Moon Mart range, has made the move from West to South Melbourne.Jun ChenMoon MartAfter cracking Melbourne’s brunch code, runaway success Moon Mart has left its original button-cute North Melbourne digs for an equally petite address across town The funky kimchi jaffles with fermented garlic honey also made the move as did the beloved bulgogi sausage and egg muffin 315 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, moonmart.com.au 10 hot and new diners, delis and bars to try in South MelbourneSmorrebrod with avocado SuppliedNaboNabo means “neighbour” in Danish and this serene cafe embodies its moniker with vinyl nights Alongside smorrebrod with seasonal toppings find porridge with roasted fruit and a buckwheat crepe with almond tarator House-baked cakes are impressive − and irresistible 2A Williamstown Road, Kingsville, instagram.com/nabo.kingsville Fried milk bread with cardamom sugar, orange, citrus curd and mint, and Ophelia’s soon-to-be-cult iced latte with miso-butterscotch.Dave GreenOpheliaOphelia is part-cafe, part-wine bar with an “ever-evolving” menu A glass cabinet houses sandwiches and salads of the day as well as the rotating savoury scone and baked goods galore A handful of cocktails and a locally charged wine list are available at lunchtime with plans to extend this to nighttime trade 85 High Street, Northcote, instagram.com/opheliawestgarth Rombe’s Coco Cloud drink.Simon SchluterRombeNext to the rooftop garden at Burwood Brickworks is the spacious Rombe where poached eggs come with vadouvan butter and smoked carrot puree and a bright raw vegetable salad teams with peanut butter hummus Cakes are startlingly pretty and drinks include the Coco Cloud made with matcha cream and pomegranate pearls T38-39/70 Middleborough Road, Burwood East, rombe.com.au ReviewIs breakfast the new dinner? This rooftop cafe adds fine dining touches to brunchesRoslyn Thai CafeMornings are brighter at Roslyn That may be thanks to deep bowls of pork congee harbouring soft-boiled eggs capped with thick coconut cream and caramelised coconut Add a towering slice of cake and you’ll be radiant 477 King Street, West Melbourne, roslynthaicafe.com This retro charmer hoists the Melbourne milk bar to new ground A nostalgic menu includes Italian-American sandwiches as well as British staples such as Welsh rarebit and scotch eggs Closer to home are chicken-salt hash browns and cartons of Nippy’s milk 107 Gilbert Road, Preston, instagram.com/skinnys.eatery This bright 20-seater is all about the coffee Drinks are brewed in single-cup Bialetti Moka pots or in copper briki the long-handled pots used for making Greek coffee and all coffee orders are served with warm milk and a biscuit 1125 Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills, instagram.com/thestovetopsessions_ No latte art, no espresso machine: This Surrey Hills cafe brews beans the old-fashioned waySunhandsThis triple-threat cafe grocer and wine bar expertly walks the line between simple and assured Dippy eggs with toast soldiers segue to vibrant composed salads stacked tartines and cockle-warming bowls of ham hock soup Aperitivo hour is best spent at a sunny table along Drummond Street with a Vesper martini and freshly shucked oysters 169 Elgin Street, Carlton, sunhands.com.au A West Coast diner has dropped on the east side of Sydney Road The only thing missing is a Chevrolet parked outside Arrive early to get a timber booth and settle in for bottomless filter coffee (don’t worry 312 Sydney Road, Brunswick, instagram.com/walrusmelbourne The winners of The Age Good Food Guide 2025 Awards will be announced on November 18, presented by Vittoria Coffee and Oceania Cruises. The Age Good Food Guide 2025 will be on sale from November 19. Hold our beer, the pub is back. Here are Melbourne’s 20 best right nowIn the lead-up to The Age Good Food Guide on sale from November 19, we raise a glass to the return of the pub, in a big and welcome way. Tacos to char kwai teow: 20 restaurants you’ll find Good Food Guide critics dining in their downtimeLoaded lobster rolls, best-in-class brisket, and noodles tossed expertly in the wok: our reviewers reveal their hitlists. The complete list of winners at The Age Good Food Guide 2025 AwardsFrom the coveted major prize categories to our three new awards, meet the best the Victorian hospitality industry has to offer right now. ShareLicense this articleMore: Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus Bar Tobala feels part-American diner, part-roadside taco stand. Popping neon, bold cocktails, hot sauce bottles and eclectic music fill the room at this cocktail-forward Mexican restaurant. The characterful spot is by bartender Anthony Jayasekera (now-closed Romeo Lane) and wife Frankie Jayasekera Anthony is behind a bright and bold cocktail menu which is driven by traditionally made agave spirits While there are your classic Margaritas and Palomas made with the more floral/vegetal Mexican agave spirit raicilla plus amontillado sherry strawberry and rose water; and the Motel Tan passionfruit and morita chilli (a smoked jalapeno pepper) Everything on the drinks list – from the cocktails to the natural wines Mexican beers and Jarritos sodas – is curated to match the food’s punchy flavours Share-friendly dishes might include charred elote (corn) and escabeche (pickles) such as pollo verde (chicken in green salsa); chorizo potato and quesillo (Oaxacan cheese); and jackfruit in a spicy tomato sauce might be cinnamon pie with carrots cooked in sherry evaporated milk and piloncillo (cane sugar) with a brûléed orange custard and Cointreau whipped cream The dishes are inspired by Anthony’s travels to Mexico over the years Pool table green-painted walls crowded with pieces from Mexican artists booths and tables loaded with snacks and share plates Phone: 0422 482 551 Website: tobala.com.au We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April 32 of the Hottest Dishes and Drinks in Melbourne Right Now Menu Reveal: Five Things To Order at Junda Khoo’s Ho Liao First Look: Filipino Pop-Up Palay Moves to Fitzroy for Good SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items ShareThis is part of the "December hit list: Where to eat in and around Melbourne" collection See all stories.Polenta bites with black garlic aioli at Parkstone in Pascoe Vale South.SuppliedIn a rare pocket of the north where decent cafes are not so thick on the ground Pascoe Vale South residents are rejoicing the arrival of newcomer Parkstone north-facing corner position in the otherwise sleepy Coonans Road shopping strip small-scale local sees familiar faces and cafe classics taking a new turn Thanks to his time running George Jones up the road in Pascoe Vale proper now ex-George Jones) reckons he has a pretty good gauge of what the neighbourhood was missing It helps that he only lives a few blocks away Parkstone in Pascoe Vale South offers twists on cafe classics with a few cheat-day treats thrown in.SuppliedAdvertisement"This area has such a nice village feel to it but has been really under-represented for good cafes," he says "Locals have had to drive to Brunswick or further afield so it made sense to open something here that could capture that market and keep it local." Set on the ground floor of a new apartment building with interiors by Eon Design (who also did the fitout at George Jones) the light-filled 50-seat space has ample room for prams and highchairs which is proving a major winner with the school drop-off crowd from the primary school across the road There's outdoor seating for another 40 people Brazilian-born chef Leondro Mello (ex-Sake Longrain) has also come across from George Jones and is adding a twist to the classics while keeping things lean green and allergy-friendly – with a few cheat-day treats thrown in Parkstone in Pascoe Vale South.SuppliedIf you're in the mood for the latter think carrot cake pancakes with maple walnut and coconut ice-cream or eggs benedict with maple bacon on a waffled hash brown smashed avo with heirloom tomatoes and mixed seeds or eggs with miso mushrooms and seasonal greens Other essentials include pastries from Noisette and coffee by North Melbourne's Roasting Warehouse along with a mix of freshly squeezed juices and smoothies which means you can totally make prosecco and granola a thing 9 Parkstone Avenue, Pascoe Vale South, 03 9378 8226, parkstonecafe.com.au Seddon's Luxsmith restaurant gets a sister wine bar and bottle-oThree years after opening their Seddon restaurant, Luxsmith's owners have followed up with a wine bar and bottle shop next door. ShareLicense this articleMore: Seddon join million-dollar clubSamantha Landy 53 Woodlands Ave sold for $1.16 million in new million-dollar suburb Pascoe Vale South last year VICTORIA’S million-dollar club swelled by more than 50 suburbs last year The state had 177 postcodes with seven-figure median house prices at the end of 2017 according to a CoreLogic Property Pulse report Five suburbs also had million-dollar median unit prices: Princes Hill The number of ‘burbs with median prices of more than $1 million rose from 126 in the house market and one in the unit market in 2016 The figures have also skyrocketed from 39 and two in 2012 Tennis court served up for more than $5 million in Kew Melbourne’s outer suburbs lead way for large home price growth there were 929 suburbs with a median value of at least $1 million for houses or units at the end of last year — the vast majority of them in New South Wales (521 for houses and 109 for units) “As the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets entered an upswing in the middle of 2012 … this period also resulted in a rapid upswing in the number of $1 million suburbs,” the report said the number of $1 million suburbs increased by 243 per cent.” 34 Hotham St Among the Melbourne suburbs to earn seven-figure median house prices last year were Pascoe Vale South Coastal ‘burbs Fairhaven and Arthurs Seat also joined the club Canterbury and Deepdene all came in at more than $3 million Melbourne also had 22 suburbs with medians of $2 million-$3 million See the full list of Victoria’s new million-dollar suburbs below samantha.landy@news.com.au New members of Victoria’s million-dollar club Note some suburbs fell out of the million-dollar club in 2017 as well Greens increasingly confident of seizing seat after redistribution WILLS has become a marginal electorate following a redrawing of its boundaries that has boosted the Greens’ chances of winning the seat for the first time The redistribution released by the Australian Electoral Commissio n on Friday adds parts of Brunswick East Princes Hill and Fitzroy North to the electorate areas which have been strong for the Greens in recent federal and state elections The result has been to cut the incumbent Labor MP Peter Khalil’s margin from 8.6% to 5.2%, according to the ABC’s election analyst Antony Gree n placing the seat in the marginal category for the first time who has held the set since 2016 was already under pressure after the Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam announced she would be contesting the seat at the next election He has also been targeted by anti-war protesters who want him to disown Labor’s stance on the war in Gaza Khalil was forced to close his office in Sydney Road after it was besieged by a small rally parts of the Melbourne electorate — held by the Greens’ federal leader Adam Bandt — would be added to the south of Wills Along with population growth in those suburbs as new apartment builders gain residents this would add a projected 20,804 voters to the electorate Booths in these suburbs voted strongly for the Greens in 2022 Bandt won 66.5% of the two party preferred vote; in Princes Hill The redistribution would also carve off to the neighbouring Maribyrnong electorate the suburbs of Pascoe Vale South Wills would lose a projected 9942 voters from these areas is that the margin in Wills has been cut to 5.2% and Macnamara in the inner bayside south as increasingly winnable and they are expected to put greater resources into them if the AEC also goes ahead with plans to abolish the inner eastern seat of Higgins The redistribution is not final and objections will be accepted until June 28 before a final determination in October Khalil has put a brave face on the changes saying they would make no difference to his approach as the next election approaches I have spent each day working hard to make the lives of those in my electorate better,” he said my focus will remain on supporting our local community.” Ratnam declined to comment on the redistribution Khalil has condemned the protests that forced his office to close on Friday and which followed a vandalism attack on a billboard in Pascoe Vale South on Thursday A small group of protesters rallied in Sydney Road and laid fake bodies wrapped in sheets and splattered with red paint to look like blood on the footpath outside Khalil’s office on Friday A protest organiser was quoted in media reports as saying the protests on Friday at the office of Khalil and other federal Labor members were the result of Labor’s failure to support a Greens motion recognising Palestine as a state Khalil said his staff experienced unacceptable verbal abuse and physical intimidation He said he supported the right to peaceful protest as part of a democratic society but when it crossed into violence “Whilst the majority of [Friday’s] protest was peaceful my staff experienced abusive language and physical intimidation whilst trying to leave which required police assistance,” he said “My staff work hard to support our community every day and they deserve to carry out their work in a safe manner — as do all workers The Greens were not involved in organising the protests at Labor MPs offices and Ratnam did not attend the rally at Khalil’s office in Coburg Ratnam said the Greens supported peaceful protest but the ongoing campaign by anti-war protesters reflected “disappointment and frustration in the community over Labor’s continued backing of the invasion” In public statements as recently as last month Khalil has called for “a durable and sustained ceasefire” and said he has supported the recognition of a Palestinian state and a two-state solution The northern suburb institution founded by National Theatre Company ballerina Shirley Jones OAM who recently decided to retire has been closed for two terms given COVID-19 related social distancing and lockdowns A neighbouring 610 sqm parcel gazetted General Residential so with the potential to make way for a two storey structure The ballet school is around the corner from Better Living Group’s 142-dwelling The Pasco which five years ago replaced a fashion and design education facility at the north west corner of Cumberland Rd and Eastgate St (story continues below) In 2017, a 1137 sqm site a little further east again – at 432-438 Bell St at the north west corner of Hatter St – sold permit-ready for a four-level mixed use complex designed with 31 dwellings and ground floor shops (artist’s impression Shirlene School of Classical Ballet site amalgamated since 1962 In 1972 – reportedly having just paid off the first property – the neighbour It reeks of ripping the heart and soul from an existing suburb and replacing it with blandness and expensive places to live But it can also reinvigorate a forgotten suburb and offer optimism and hope to those who crave the lifestyle of suburbs they can no longer afford to live in (thanks to gentrification) Basically, if a lot of like-minded folk move into one area, then they can make it what they want. Rather than feeling down-and-out about rising house prices, you can look at gentrification as creating family-friendly neighbourhoods in close-to-the-city suburbs with existing infrastructure. Cue Pascoe Vale speaks excitedly about the suburb’s growth since he began selling property here 30 years ago “There’s been a change of guard from the post second world war era,” he says “A lot of older people are moving out of the area.” And who’s moving in “Those who formerly looked to buy in Brunswick and Ascot Vale are coming to Pascoe Vale and Pascoe Vale South there’s less population density and good family accommodation.” Mr Kofoed says he is seeing a growing sense of community in the area “A lot of the families living here are young families there’s involvement in the local kindergartens and schools.” Mr Kofoed initially wasn’t sure that Pascoe Street a street near the Northern Golf Course and almost bordering Hadfield would work as a location for that alarm bell of gentrification: the cool cafe However the huge George Jones (“from the team at Cheeky Monkey at Richmond and Rubber Duck in Clifton Hill”) has drawn in breakfasters and lunchers It gets its name from the first shopkeeper in Pascoe Vale and offers activated almonds kale and seeds to those who crave that stuff (as well as smashed avo and hotcakes) It’s a different world – but not so far from – fast-food heavy Pascoe Vale Road though Pascoe Vale’s borders just gently miss a big McDonald’s and a Red Rooster Pascoe Vale’s border also shimmies inside the massive Citylink toll road leaving Pascoe Vale South to deal with it – but only some streets are super close The Moonee Ponds Linear Reserve runs under Citylink linking bike riders on a winding path to Brunswick and Parkville before straightening up to Costco and Docklands home to the West Coburg Football Club and Raeburn Reserve And it’s proving a hit with visitors from near and far But it’s rare to find one run by the same family that once sold newspapers and bags of lollies there Emil’s in Pascoe Vale South is the exception Brothers John and George El-Khoury have renovated the northern suburbs milk bar their parents ran for 34 years and the adjoining house where they grew up transforming them into a cafe for 100 people that’s a vintage-lover’s dream The cafe is a blend of vintage milk bar touches and contemporary design.SuppliedOriginal leadlight windows picture rails and flooring have been united with new timber cabinetry banquettes and a blue-and-white exterior that evokes the building’s history “Now people are dining in our old lounge room and our old bedrooms,” says George And not just anyone, either. Best-selling cookbook author and Good Food columnist Nagi Maehashi (aka RecipeTin Eats) visited at the weekend and was impressed enough to tell her 1.3 million Instagram followers all about it with an emphasis on Lebanese dishes that were common on the El-Khoury table decades ago Lamb kofta tacos are a spin on a DIY dinner that the children’s mother arranging homemade muhammara (capsicum-walnut dip) pickles and salad on the table for people to assemble their own Houda El-Khoury is still in the kitchen every day making items such as knafeh (a sweet filo pastry and cheese dish) and sauces including toum Her fattoush salad and falafel wraps are among a full cabinet of choices that change each day “Every meal in our cafe has an aspect of our background pretty much,” says John Turkish eggs is one of several Middle Eastern dishes on the menu.SuppliedThose come scattered with dukkah and zaatar while labne is folded through the smashed avocado for extra richness also features Turkish eggs made with the spicy sausage sujuk and a decadent eggs Benedict served with slow-cooked beef rib you can also get poached salmon on spiced pilaf The name of the cafe is another family tribute: it’s that of George and John’s father SuppliedJohn and George say they have some customers coming to the cafe who recognise them from their after-school shifts in the milk bar where they started helping out at the age of eight “It’s great to be back where it all started,” George says Plans are under way to add a night menu from Thursday to Saturday The milk bar is back – complete with Chiko Rolls – but not as you may remember itThere’s a growing trend of bars and cafes setting up shop in former milk bars and corners stores, and Gippsland’s East Handy Store is leading the charge. The new Torquay restaurant where printed menus and cling film are bannedProfits are donated, food waste becomes clever plates, menus aren’t printed and cling film is banned. The new Samesyn is trying a radical new model for fine-dining. This new St Kilda wine bar isn’t afraid to break the rulesDark timbers and an inky palette are banished. Cocktails don’t come with names. And Sunday is the most indulgent day of the week. Four bidders competed for the three-bedroom family-friendly home at 120 Derby Street A young couple with plans to start a family landed their “dream” home at auction on Thursday Four bidders competed for the three-bedroom, kid-ready weatherboard at 120 Derby Street, Pascoe Vale Ray White Glenroy agent Erhan Kalistu said The fully-renovated home’s position next to a kindergarten was a big tick for buyers as were the “tastefully done” updates that made it ready to move in with no further work required MORE: Brighton ‘Crown Casino’ house’s secret sale ‘Very different’ Pascoe Vale South house turning heads Essendon: Tweedside Street manor shoots for $7.5m sale The three-bedroom home at 120 Derby Street was popular with buyers hoping to start a family including moving walls to make the lounge room bigger A young couple scooped up the home $36,000 above reserve for $934,000 “All of the bidders were pretty much young professionals owner occupiers looking to lay down their roots,” Mr Kalistu said “It started off at $800,000 and it took off from there We didn’t get a chance to announce the property was on the market because the bidding just kept going.” Fifteen bids carried the home $36,000 beyond reserve to a $934,000 result said before the auction they bought the home to fix it up for sale Agent Erhan Kalistu said the home’s location next to a kindergarten was a drawcard She said she and her husband grew up in the country but saw potential to make money on property in metropolitan Melbourne And while she said they never planned to live in the home forever “The people at the coffee shop and the neighbours became our family,” Ms Ross said “We weren’t expecting a community feel when we moved to the city We weren’t expecting that coming from the country.” and he didn’t even get a chance to declare it on the market The backyard has a deck for entertaining and plenty of space for the kids to play Ms Ross said the renovations they undertook included laying down new flooring converting a laundry into a bedroom and adding built-in wardrobes She said she and her husband also knocked down walls to make the lounge room bigger and added the low-maintenance backyard had plenty of space for children to play “Every decision we made while renovating was with a family in mind,” Ms Ross said 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: Magical space found in ultimate warehouse conversion in Armadale Val Morgan: Family of cinema advertising boss lists East Melbourne pad for $5.25m Templestowe: Island bench includes ‘breakfast booth’ rebecca.dinuzzo@news.com.au Melbourne home buyers hoping to beat the competition this spring should be on the lookout for fringe benefits New PropTrack data has given house hunters the ultimate guide of where to target their search with buyers to get anywhere from 35 to 63 per cent more choices in family homes for areas like Donnybrook RELATED: How buyers cause underquoting confusion as agents hit with fines Growing pains feed exodus to regions ‘Too hard’ — Troubling spike in Vic landlords selling up Rockbank Primary School and Aintree Primary School For those willing to consider something more modest in size Brunswick West and Collingwood are tipped to have more stock on hand with their listings rising Finding a suburb with more choices on option might be buyers’ best bet to beat the competition with PropTrack economist Angus Moore noting signs of buyer demand firming up heading into Spring as fundamentals remained “pretty good” the population is growing and that’s all going to support housing demand,” Mr Moore said “The fact that home prices are starting to recover across the country and in Melbourne is probably going to support seller confidence as well.” Dana Leggett-Cheatley and Hugh Cheatley are first time home buyers recently purchasing a home in Brunswick West After “a solid couple of months” searching Dana Leggett-Cheatley and her partner advised buyers looking to make a move this spring to follow the numbers The 33-year-old mum said they would have lived anywhere in the inner-northern suburbs but were very happy to have recently bought in Brunswick West through Jellis Craig Brunswick “It’s not quite as frantic and busy as the other side of town,” Ms Leggett-Cheatley said Jellis Craig Brunswick director Elizabeth Kelly said market sentiment was “incredibly postive” as we approached the busy spring period “The market sentiment from last year into 2023 is miles apart We’re clearing the majority of our stuff prior to auction or it’s competitive at auction,” Ms Kelly said The demand is there and the stock levels are there.” She added that Brunswick West was buzzing now with great pubs Buyer’s advocate Amy Lunardi said Brunswick West offered a lot more “bang for buck” compared to other inner-north suburbs like Brunswick East without having too much out “I’m finding in the northern suburbs like Coburg and Preston those areas have been really popular with first time buyers,” Ms Lunardi said The alfresco entertaining deck has a built-in BBQ overlooking a large backyard Ms Lunardi said many first-home buyers were prioritising having land since Covid and were happy to be “a smidge” further from the city She added that inner-western suburbs like Yarraville Seddon and Newport also offered good value “There’s a lot of large works going on to take trucks off the road and improve the connection from the west into the city which is just going to make the area overall a lot more liveable,” Ms Lunardi said the PropTrack data shows properties selling in Pascoe Vale South and Fawkner might be poised for a better run than spring last year with the number of homes listed for sale down anywhere from 40-55 per cent Nelson Alexander Pascoe Vale partner Cody Bettanin said while Pascoe Vale South had always been a tightly-held market he felt there could be an uptick by the end of September as a “ridiculous” amount of homes were expected to be listed in the surrounding area Mr Bettanin said the rise in listings would be underpinned by investors who could no longer hold onto properties because of rising interest rates The three-bedroom home at 100 Balmoral Ave The living room with an open fireplace and period glass etched doors He added that there were also people who bought with plans to do a big renovation that were now selling due to rising costs meaning buyers willing to take on a project could potentially beat the odds while sellers with fully-renovated homes were positioned well costs of renovations going through the roof they’re now selling those homes that they bought to buy something else,” he said Nobody wants to take on a renovation at the moment.” Bonbeach and Cranbourne North southeast of the CBD are also expected to give buyers limited choice 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: Bulldogs’ legend Chris Grant’s home could shatter record Sanga supremo influencer serves up cult cafe New Block houses face auction disaster RELAX in Tuscan-style luxury without leaving Pascoe Vale South at this stunning tri-level home Created by Edgar Grech, of Point Architects, the four-bedroom home at 4 Heliopolis St displays a cream rendered brick facade and an outdoor kitchen that flows to a gazebo All this luxury is set on 609sq m opposite Brearley Park and in the Strathmore Secondary College zone double timber doors and grand staircases with wrought iron balustrades feature throughout the home The main living hub is on the entry level with the expansive open-plan area featuring an open fireplace A large living hub includes an open fireplace MORE: Chris and Bec Judd list luxury home Melbourne clearance rate at four-year low Moose toys boss’ property splash The elegant kitchen has an integrated fridge and freezer head outside to the outdoor kitchen which includes a barbecue and ample cabinetry Beyond is the chic gazebo framed by leafy gardens There is another separate living room on the ground level Nearby is a bathroom with a shower and an office or bedroom with access to the gardens An outdoor kitchen includes a barbecue and flows to a gazebo The home’s upper level includes four bedrooms with built-in wardrobes A bathroom with a bathtub and frameless glass shower services three of these rooms The luxurious main bedroom has an ensuite with twin vanities and a shower The home has a double garage with internal access Spread out in style in the large main bedroom Listed with Nelson Alexander Pascoe Vale’s Stefan Stella and Daniel Gonzalez the home will be auctioned at noon on Saturday It has a price guide of $1.68 million-$1.78 million SUBURB PROFILE: PASCOE VALE SOUTH The vacant Pascoe Vale mansion sold for $1.25 million A young couple has taken on the monumental task of restoring a vacant and dilapidated 1930s Pascoe Vale South mansion The buyers snapped up the 770sq m property at 475-477 Moreland Rd for $1.25 million $100,000 less than what the seller bought it for in 2016 The three-bedroom house retains ornate period details — including wall sconces and a mirrored walk-in bar — but they are set inside faded interiors The old and grand interiors as they were decorated in a past life Inside one of the three previously furnished bedrooms The open-plan living domain as seen on its most recent listing went past the property a bunch of times and thought it had huge potential,” Mr Sowersby said they are looking to bring it back to what it was “They are very aware of — and excited about — the big project ahead.” an open-plan living domain and separate family room that opens to the courtyard Downstairs is a second living room that leads to a versatile rumpus room Mr Sowersby said the vendor was relieved to discover the buyers’ plans “He’s very excited they aren’t going to knock it down,” Mr Sowersby said Ornate wall sconces and plush pink carpets we are still getting decent prices and the inner city is definitely holding “There aren’t as many buyers out there so we have to work a bit harder.” Pascoe Vale pad with indoor pool could make a splashAron Lewin A huge indoor swimming pool at this contemporary Pascoe Vale home will be hard to leave The four-bedroom home at 3 Pleasant St has a $1.85 million price tag up from its $1.405 million selling price in August 2007 It would fall in the top-10 biggest house sales in Pascoe Vale at that price range which sold for $3.7 million in August 2017 The contemporary facade of the Pascoe Vale home The modern kitchen with plenty of cabinet space Jellis Craig Brunswick agent Eric Brown said it had been a long time since anything of this quality sold in Pascoe Vale He added that the buyers would likely come from the inner north and would want to be close to the airport and the city “I’d be very surprised if the buyer isn’t looking around Brunswick or Preston West (at the moment),” he said very comfortable and well finished family home with three living areas a home office or bedroom and an indoor pool that’s solar and gas heated,” Mr Brown said Mr Brown added that the property would appeal to buyers who preferenced size and quality over a location close to town “It’s perfect for buyers wanting a bigger home slightly further out,” he said The living room with polished floors and an in-built fireplace The floor-to-ceiling-tiled bathroom with a spa bath The ground floor incorporates two double garages separate lounge room with a fireplace and the open-plan living domain with a contemporary kitchen Upstairs are four bedrooms all featuring walk-in wardrobes while the main has access to the balcony and an ensuite with a spa bath Mr Brown said the $445,000 price increase since its last sale reflected the capital growth in the housing market “The scarcity (in the housing market) will be interesting,” he said “Larger houses seem to be leading to competitive sales so hopefully this one does better than $1.85 million.” The median sales price for houses in Pascoe Vale was $781,250 in 12 months to April Pascoe Vale South Primary School students teamed up with local artists to revamp a sound wall along CityLink in Melbourne and create a colourful mural Students and local artists worked together to create this impressive mural that’s added colour to a noise wall and enhanced the local area The mural features messages supporting sustainability and the environment The mural was unveiled at a special event with a performance by the school choir and students speaking about the creation of the mural and the new art techniques they learned during the project This joint initiative between Transurban and Merri-bek City Council was funded through Transurban’s community grants program Grant applications for 2023 are open until 31 October. Find out if your initiative or organisation is eligible, and how to apply here Privacy Terms of use A detailed map of Merri-bek wards, as well as other electoral boundaries, is available on the Victorian Electoral Commission website. Cr Helen Davidson was elected as Mayor at the Council Meeting on 20 November 2024. Cr Davidson was elected for a one-year term Mobile: 0403 709 948Email: HDavidson@merri-bek.vic.gov.au Cr Helen Politis was elected as Deputy Mayor at the Council Meeting on 20 November 2024 Cr Politis was elected for a one-year term Mobile: 0456 357 280Email: HPolitis@merri-bek.vic.gov.au Cr Sue BoltonMobile: 0417 583 664Email: SBolton@merri-bek.vic.gov.au As a former bus and truck driver and public servant I have a good sense of issues faced by many people I have been active around a wide range of issues from getting new playgrounds new public toilets and a new dog park to opposing development of a highly toxic site I want to see more action from Council to tackle climate change and the housing and cost-of-living crisis Council needs to provide more support for emergency relief I am committed to getting Council to create better access for people with disabilities I will actively oppose any attempts to remove the community’s right to have a say over development whether it is the human rights of someone who is fighting for the council to fix a dangerous tripping hazard or a broader human rights issue Cr Chris MilesMobile: 0439 685 801Email: CMiles@merri-bek.vic.gov.au I moved to Glenroy in 2012 with my late brother and have called this community home ever since I’ve worked as a tradesman painter since leaving school and have been in the industry for nearly two decades I’ve faced the challenges of a severe learning disability but it’s never stopped me from pursuing my passions or contributing to the community I've always been deeply involved in sports whether playing or volunteering with local sporting clubs My love for sports also led me to race push bikes competitively in my younger years always surrounded by pets and advocating for animal welfare Glenroy has been a great place for me to grow and I’m committed to giving back to this community that’s supported me through thick and thin Cr Ella SvenssonMobile: 0467 498 665Email: ESvensson@merri-bek.vic.gov.au She lives with her fiancée Sarah and is parent to three cats and a cantankerous 10-year-old rabbit. Ella is passionate about improving our community’s health and wellbeing Ella wants everyone in Merri-bek to have access to secure and affordable housing so they can put down roots She wants to see well-funded community services and third spaces that help everyone feel welcome and contribute to our community connected community we must have a healthy planet She will fight to protect and expand our green spaces and take action to tackle the climate crisis Ella is committed to representing our community with compassion and integrity She is determined to be an accessible and responsive advocate for residents She looks forward to hearing your questions Cr Jay IwasakiMobile: 0429 431 760Email: JIwasaki@merri-bek.vic.gov.au I’m Dr Jay Iwasaki and I’m the representative for the people of Bulleke-bek Ward in central Brunswick I’m a bee scientist and educator with a PhD in Ecology and for the past 10 years I’ve been researching how we can protect native bees and ensure food security in Australia As a city councillor I have three main goals: I’ve mostly been involved with universities and non-profit organisations Cr Helen DavidsonMobile: 0403 709 948Email: HDavidson@merri-bek.vic.gov.au I am a lifelong resident of Glenroy and an Independent Councillor with no political affiliation and being a strong and dedicated voice for the people of Merri-bek. My priorities are focused on delivering real I will work to revitalise our local shopping strips with a particular emphasis on supporting small I am passionate about increasing investment in footpaths while also creating more open spaces for everyone to enjoy supporting our elderly residents is essential and I will ensure our aged services meet their needs I am equally focused on improving children’s services including upgrading maternal and child health facilities and ensuring our public libraries evolve to meet modern demands Upgrading local sporting facilities is another key focus and equipped to support our growing population and increased participation With a clear vision for Merri-bek’s future Cr Helen PolitisMobile: 0456 357 280Email: HPolitis@merri-bek.vic.gov.au Cr Oscar YildizMobile: 0413 850 357Email: oyildiz@merri-bek.vic.gov.au Cr Nat AbboudMobile: 0487 258 044Email: NAbboud@merri-bek.vic.gov.au a Nth Coburg local for the past 19 years and one half of the restaurant Rumi. As a business owner and a woman I have had involvement with the Women's Business Network and the Economic Development Team and look forward to supporting women and women in business in the future. I have been involved in school councils at Coburg High and John Fawkner and I am very interested in helping to help strengthen our theatre and performing arts facilities in the city. As a local to Parker Reserve and a keen baseball player I hope we can deliver a long-awaited quality baseball field for the city's most marginalised sport Cr Liz IrvinMobile: 0472 846 861Email: LIrvin@merri-bek.vic.gov.au Liz loves living in Merri-bek and being part of our caring Her experience as a transport planner gives her a natural enthusiasm for understanding how people move around our city and what council can do to make our streets safer Liz is also passionate about returning nature to the city through trees and other planting for shade and biodiversity She is keen to support ways for the community to come together and connect She wants Merri-bek to stay the progressive which means ensuring we have enough affordable housing and options for existing residents to be able to stay and for new residents to be able to move here Cr Adam PulfordMobile: 0417 835 793Email: APulford@merri-bek.vic.gov.au Cr Katerine TheodosisMobile: 0459 959 298Email: KTheodosis@merri-bek.vic.gov.au Phone: (03) 9240 1111 Merri-bek City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional custodians of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Merri-bek as well as to all First Nations’ communities who significantly contribute to the life of the area Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Melbourne straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Melbourne without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Melbourne Arguably one of Melbourne’s best pizza joints and the first pizza place in Australia to be gluten-free accredited by Coeliac Australia Shop225 know a thing or two about celebrations. and what better way to celebrate than to offer pizzas for just $15 on the day All of the pizza it dishes up is made from a 72-hour rested dough which is then cooked in a custom-made woodfire oven made by Melbourne oven icon Giuseppe Colosimo and with a hefty vegan menu featuring the likes of vegan ‘notella’ there really is something for everyone. After co-owner Lorenzo Tron’s partner was advised to follow a gluten-free diet he swiftly learned how difficult it was to scout suitable dining options This experience led him to create a menu that specialises in gluten-free wood-fired pizzas without compromising on taste and the shop has gone from success to success. Shop 225 missed out on its fifth birthday celebrations due to the pandemic so help celebrate its sixth birthday by booking your table at the Shop225 website. Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitter instagram pinterest About us Contact us This week is Family Week and the students from Antonine College have created a video to recognise the importance of families students from Foundation to Year 12 were asked what ‘family’ – and their family – means to them Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Kulin Nation © Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | School Search