A stunning seven-goal second-quarter burst has propelled Rowville to a 49-point victory over Vermont in the battle of the undefeated teams at Seebeck Oval on Saturday The clash of two true contenders for this year’s Eastern Premier Division title was evenly poised at quarter time; but a 7.1 to 0.1 second stanza led the impressive Hawks to a 15.9(99) to 7.8(50) triumph Vermont slightly had the better of the opening term and kicked the first point of the second quarter to open up a five-point lead It would be the Eagles last score before half time with the visitors watching on as the Hawks produced their best football for the season Midfielder Lachlan McDonald got the ball rolling for the home side before the Hawks piled on five goals in seven minutes of scintillating play Brock Coleclough and Josh Clarke providing a copious amount of supply to the forward line racking up hard-ball gets and bringing others into play with his quick hands Coleclough kickstarted the five-goal-in-seven-minute run after quick hands from key forward Matthew Evans before marking-presence Kyle Stainthorpe had a huge influence on proceedings Stainthorpe first took a mark in the forward pocket; then selflessly kicking to Matt Davey on a better angle before kicking two goals of his own after strong marks on the lead the Hawks had rammed home their advantage with their stunning five-goal burst Evans then made it two for the quarter at the 26-minute mark; the Hawks 38 points ahead at the major interval The home side improved their position to 41 points at the final change before kicking five goals to four in the last quarter to fall one point short of doubling the Eagles’ score Stainthorpe ended the day with four for the winners while Jesse Eickhoff and Cooper MacDonald were other impressive performers Cooper Leon was the only multiple goalkicker for the Eagles with two for the afternoon Noble Park was brought back to earth after last week’s win over Berwick after the Bulls were beaten 17.11(113) to 9.9(63) by Blackburn but were steamrolled by Blackburn in the second half Sam Pascuzzi and Josh Stern slotted a couple each for the Bulls Scott McInerney and Kevin Kean were important four-quarter performers East Ringwood remain undefeated after a 20-point win over Berwick while Doncaster East move to fourth on the ladder after a 26-point victory over South Croydon And Balwyn is finally on the board after a 38-point success over Mitcham Balwyn had multiple targets up forward with Will Elliott and Charlie Haley booting four Results – R3: Blackburn 17.11(113) def Noble Park 9.9(63) Doncaster East 14.10(94) def South Croydon 9.14(68) Berwick 7.7(49) def by East Ringwood 10.9(69) This is probably not the page you’re looking for You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream A “monster” pothole on Stud Road in Rowville has been wreaking havoc for travellers in the area over the last few months who is filling in for Tom Elliott on 3AW Mornings to call out the state of Victoria’s roads at the moment “I think this is now becoming one of the biggest issues in our state,” Jones said Press PLAY to hear his criticism of the roads + Rowville resident Maitlyn’s concerns with the Stud Road pothole it’s huge,” Rowville resident Maitlyn said does she not travel on the roads?” Jones said Grand Final heroes and current players are all strolling the courts of this week’s Foot Locker Australian School Championships Grand Final heroes and current players added a strong Cygnett WNBL flavour to this week’s Foot Locker Australian School Championships Southside Flyers rookie Manuela Puoch was on the Gold Coast representing reigning Championship Division winners Rowville Secondary College It’s been a big year for Puoch who turned 18 in October won the Foot Locker Under-20 title with Vic Metro made her WNBL debut and is now chasing back-to-back ASC titles I reckon it’s the sun,” Puoch said of the carnival-like atmosphere we always have a goal and we always go hard but we won’t underestimate any other team I feel like I had unfinished business here so I wasn’t going to let the girls down and I did whatever I could to be here.” Puoch is flying the family flag at Southside a member of last season’s WNBL championship It’s been an amazing experience so far and I have my ups and downs sometimes but as a rookie I think that’s all part of it I’m learning every day and the girls are amazing.” Sydney Flame Bonnie Deas was unable to suit up for Rowville due to a quad injury she suffered at WNBL practice a fortnight ago but flew into Queensland to support her team Rowville has been a big part of my journey “It’s really good having two ‘Ville’ girls in the WNBL Manny and I didn’t get to play each other when Flames played Flyers but hopefully next time we’ll get to.” Puoch’s Flyers teammate Paige Burrows is also in QLD representing Rowville Secondary College but in a coaching capacity The 19-year-old is assistant coach of Rowville’s Under-15 Women’s Division 1 team Adelaide Lightning’s Jess Simons was also at Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre as team manager and scorer for South Australia’s Cabra Dominican College There was a plethora of former WNBL stars and Olympians on the sidelines with six Olympic Games appearances between five top female coaches coached Tasmania’s Guilford Young College for a second-straight year Triple WNBL champion and Rachael Sporn Medallist Micaela Cocks is assistant coach of the Rowville Under-17 Division 1 women’s team who represented New Zealand at the 2008 Olympics had her famous No.32 jersey retired by the Fire last month who was named both WNBL MVP and Rookie of the Year in 1993 was busy on the sidelines in head and assistant coaching roles with Templestowe College While 2004-05 Dandenong Rangers championship player Emma McDonald who also represented Logan and Bulleen during her WNBL career made history with the Opals in 2006 when Australia won the country’s first senior gold medal at the FIBA World Cup Who we are Governance National Teams Events Our Partners Contact Us Play Coach Referee National Champs School Champs State Contacts In the spirit of reconciliation Basketball Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today The Arnott’s Group has opened a multimillion-dollar manufacturing facility in Rowville marking a significant expansion in its domestic production capabilities The company said in a press release that the 45,000-square-meter site is aimed at strengthening the company’s position in the better-for-you segment in response to shifting consumer preferences towards nutritious snacking options Arnott’s Group CEO George Zoghbi highlighted the strategic importance of the new facility emphasizing the company’s long-standing presence in Australian manufacturing “Arnott’s has been at the forefront of manufacturing in Australia for 160 years Our new Rowville facility ensures we continue to drive product innovation and remain ready to cater to consumer trends as they emerge,” Zoghbi said Zoghbi further noted that the investment would bolster the company’s partnerships with local suppliers and logistics providers reinforcing Arnott’s commitment to Australian manufacturing “Our success is built upon strong partnerships with Australian suppliers and logistics providers Today’s announcement strengthens these important relationships across Victoria and the country and further cements our footprint in the state,” he added The new facility houses three primary manufacturing zones including a dedicated allergen-free and extruded products section a research and development culinary centre The Rowville site is an expansion of The Arnott’s Group’s Good Food Partners business which was established following the company’s 2021 acquisition of Diver Foods and Freedom Foods brands The business has since grown into one of Australia’s leading producers of branded and private label cereals Victorian Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Colin Brooks underscored the significance of the expansion for the state’s economy and workforce “Arnott’s is one of Australia’s most loved brands and they have been manufacturing in Australia for 160 years The company’s growing presence in Victoria is testament to our skilled local workforce – and that workforce will grow with this expansion at Good Food Partners,” Brooks said Other attendees at the opening included Member for Aston Mary Doyle Members for South-Eastern Metropolitan Michael Galea and Lee Tarlamis as well as Elder Mark Brown from the Bunurong Land Council and key industry partners The Rowville facility will manufacture well-known brands such as Freedom Cereals the site’s production capacity will include 180 million muesli and protein bars The expansion follows The Arnott’s Group’s November 2024 acquisition of New Zealand-based Prolife Foods Ltd’s Mother Earth The move was intended to grow its better-for-you product portfolio Keep me up to date with the latest Australian Manufacturing news Australian Manufacturing (AM) is the leading publication and resource for the manufacturing and industrial sector in Australia It was a special morning on 30 November when CFA career firefighters from Rowville Fire Station and paramedics were reunited with a man whose life they helped save earlier this year Emergency Medical Response (EMR) is a joint program between Ambulance Victoria and Victorian fire services where firefighters co-respond with Ambulance Victoria to medical emergencies to help treat unconscious The EMR program is designed to improve survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest Andrew was found by his wife Julie unresponsive in bed. After calling Triple Zero (000) Julie moved Andrew to the floor with the help of their son and started CPR with guidance from the phone operator until emergency services arrived First responder and Rowville Station Officer David Black said early intervention is key and the earlier CPR can be started the better “Once we arrived on scene our crew of four took over administering CPR from Andrew’s wife and used a defibrillator in attempts to re-establish a pulse,” David said Ambulance Victoria paramedics arrived within minutes and worked with CFA firefighters for almost an hour to revive Andrew He was treated by paramedics and taken by ambulance to hospital for further treatment particularly considering he had been kicking the football with his son just 40 minutes earlier I just thought that perhaps I was tired so I decided to go to bed and rest,” Andrew said “About an hour and a half after going to bed “If Julie hadn’t checked in on me then and there For her to actually check if I was breathing was very lucky.” Andrew spent 10 days in hospital following the incident The morning tea at Rowville Fire Station was an opportunity for firefighters Andrew and his family to get to know one another and for firefighters and paramedics to explain what happened on the night of the incident “It’s great to be involved in a positive outcome especially when the member of the public involved is willing to make contact,” David said “Firefighters take on many and varied roles If a firefighter arrives at your door for a life-threatening medical emergency Andrew said it’s hard to put into words how he feels “It’s not very often you get to meet a bunch of people who don’t know you but who saved your life,” Andrew said “If the systems weren’t in place for them to be there so quickly “It’s a really surreal feeling knowing you can be here one minute and not the next.” Andrew said he’s recovering well and is enjoying getting back to the things he loves “It’s been great spending time with my family I’ve 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Tweets by CFA_Updates We are currently experiencing issues with our embedded Twitter feed We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land Copyright 2025 CFA (Country Fire Authority) is alleged to have been involved in the theft of two cars one of which he said he was driving at 160kmh to 180kmh Picture by 7NewsA Wodonga boy allegedly drove a stolen car at speeds of up to 180kmh moments before a crash that killed his two mates with a court told he did not stop to "provide any assistance to the dead or dying" All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice arrested the boy, 14, in Wodonga on Thursday, April 3 following the deaths of 16-year-olds Nicholas Price and Nicholas Crick at Rowville in Melbourne While the Wodonga boy admitted he was driving one stolen car at 160kmh to 180kmh with the late teens travelling at up to 200kmh in another stolen car in wet weather police do not allege the Wodonga boy caused the fatal crash slammed on the brake and pulled up the handbrake A court heard he saw the incident and believed one of the boys had died and the other was choking went to a reserve then the 17-year-old's father's home and got another youth to collect his stolen Honda There are retaliation fears against the youth with police documenting threats made against the 14-year-old in court on Friday the boy has about 43 bail breaches recorded and has been listed as missing 77 times The scene of the crash at Rowville on Sunday Picture by 7NewsHe has allegedly previously said he "can't wait to get back out stealing cars" and said "he will never stop offending The court heard the fatal night started when a group of four teens attended a home on Emica Parade at Knoxfield about 1.20am on March 30 The group had tried other door handles before finding the house unlocked A 17-year-old boy allegedly entered and the Wodonga boy allegedly stole the victim's Honda Accord The group returned at 2.19am and stole a Toyota Yarris The court heard Crick had been drinking gin The group went to a reserve and Price got into the Toyota Both cars drove in convoy on Kelletts Road about 2.29am The Toyota was estimated to have been driven at 200kmh on the 80kmh road before losing control and hitting a tree The Wodonga boy and a 17-year-old in the other car allegedly fled the area with their stolen car found at Keysborough on Tuesday after it hit a light pole The court heard the Wodonga boy stole a black Mercedes at Moorabbin on February 17 or 18 during a home break-in and cars at Flemington on January 11 and Lilydale on November 27 last year that is able to address and most importantly the applicant's offending," Detective Senior Constable Shaun Stephens said The detective said the boy saw stealing cars as his job and admitted to driving on alcohol and marijuana Detective Senior Constable Stephens said the boy had witnessed the tragic loss of two youths he knew and had earlier offended with "He has not stopped to provide any assistance to the dead or dying," he said A magistrate noted the boy posed a significant risk Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords ROWVILLE Secondary College is basking in glory after successfully winning the 2024 Herald Sun Shield Intermediate Girls following an impressive 33-point win over Carey Grammar Kicking with a strong breeze at ETU Stadium in Port Melbourne then kept arms length clear of Carey before four unanswered goals in the final term sealed the 7.10 (52) to 3.1 (19) victory Ebony Stevenson – younger sister of Vic Metro and Eastern Ranges’ Stasia – won best on ground in the win, providing an important distribution role in a similar midfield/forward position to where he older sister had made her name. Stevenson was well supported by another Ranges talent in Lara Williams who won numerous clearances and was impactful both offensively and defensively With the game on the line and against the breeze heading into the final term Ella Bologa stepped up to kick two goals and ice the match in a purple patch after looking dangerous earlier in the game without putting one through the big sticks Rowville finished the game with a number of impressive players including Indianna Laurito off a wing Poppy Stainthorpe had the opportunity to kick more than the one goal but a second shot in the third quarter hit the post Ruby Kaye impressed both through the middle and getting back to assist at half-back always looking to burst away from congestion Sophia Davey found her fair share of the footy as did Isabella Teoh through the middle while Ava Locke kicked one of her side’s three goals and wing Emma Johnston provided great run and carry in the defensive half of the ground CAREY 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 (19)ROWVILLE 2.1 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 7.10 (52) Has some seriously eye-catching traits with her penetrating left boot The midfielder looked good around the stoppage she seemed to make magic happen each time she touched it Parker slotted a set shot goal from long-range off the left and won another big clearance off half-back to hit a target on the move Her hard running and particularly assisting in defence was impressive with the wing able to cover the ground well She got her hands to the ball consistently and when the going got tough and the opposition score was mounting she was in the back 50 doing her best to clear the ball from danger Showed some nice speed out of the stoppage and a quick release by hand Teoh found the exits and maximised her athleticism and though Rowville got hands to the ball more often did show some promising traits for the future in the match Stood out above all others on the losing side for her willingness to take the game on She would work through the midfield then go back to defence and provide an intercepting force where she could lay a strong tackle and clunk and important grab Kaye moved well through congestion and though at one stage she tried to burst off half-back and was caught holding the ball in the final term she was at least trying to create extra speed on the ball to generate scores Knew her way around a stoppage and found her fair share of it Perhaps her best moment was reading an opposition handball pickpocketing them and thumping it inside 50 to give her side a chance to score Davey added defensive pressure as well which was important Provided the spark that made the fire uncontrollable in the final term with two crucial goals Bologa had been peppering the goals with a couple of attempted chances that either just missed or got caught in the breeze and went out on the full taking the first mark and having the first inside 50 of the quarter She won a free kick 35m out and slotted the set shot then through hard running marked on the goal line to ice the game from point bank range McCulloch’s work in defence should not be understated which was consistent and fierce throughout the four quarters Each time it came near her she would do the team things right laying a fantastic tackle to win holding the ball early and was proactive in the first term holding a high line Her spoiling and tackling were traits that stood out The Rowville wing worked into the game more and more as the match went on and found her fair share on the wing She has a penetrating kick which allows her to clear the ball well inside 50 and she ran hard all day playing that outside role she was not afraid to join her opponent at stoppages and showed some good strength Looked dangerous as a forward who could mark the ball and know where to find pockets of space inside 50 but really started to impact in the second taking a good mark five minutes into the third term slotting the subsequent set shot from 20m out She missed a great opportunity shortly after from a touch further out that hit the post A superb performance from the best on ground who had the ball on a string she thumped the ball consistently going forward and even showed a nice fend-off at one point too When her kick got smothered off the mark in the second term with her second efforts another feature of her game Her stoppage work particularly as a second possession winner looked good Was right up there with Stevenson for sustained impact across four quarters Williams seemed to do a bit of everything from winning clearances to laying big tackles and setting up teammates for goals Actually kicked what looked to be a goal in the final term but as she was half-tackled a moment earlier Her nice few steps out of a stoppage was very good and used both sides of her body A HOST of National Academy members returned to WAFL Women’s sides for Round 5 ahead of the league-wide bye this coming weekend We took note of how each of the State Academy members performed last round All notes are the opinion of the individual author NORWOOD and Central District broke respective losing streaks as Woodville-West Torrens and South Adelaide continued their dominance at the top of the SANFLW ladder Several National Academy members made their return to the competition for Round 6 while others made their debuts and we took note of how each of the State Academy members performed NORTHERN Academies have entered the fray in Round 4 of the Coates Talent League with three of them earning wins over the weekend While there remains one match left to play plenty of Allied prospects emerged as they test their mettle against the best Victoria has to offer >> CTL ROUND 4: Snapshot | Player of the Week […] AN EXTENDED weekend of Coates Talent League action saw four Northern Academy sides join the competition We took note of some of the players who caught the eye across the eight Round 3 matches kicking off with a standalone Anzac Day clash >> ROUND 3: Round wrap | Player of […] WEST Perth has caused a major boilover in the WAFL Colts defeating early pace setter South Fremantle by 10 points on Friday night The Falcons led at every break but were pegged back to a five-point margin at three-quarter time doing enough to hang on and hand the Bulldogs their first defeat of the season WOODVILLE-WEST Torrens notched its fourth win of the SANFL Under 18s season on Saturday holding firm to defeat South Adelaide by 14 points at Maughan Thiem Kia Oval The Panthers kicked five of the last six goals to add respectability to the scoreboard but remain planted to the bottom of the ladder after six rounds VIC METRO snatched a two-point win over the Young Guns in the dying seconds of their clash at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday thanks to a last gasp goal from Lachy Dovaston The Eastern Ranges livewire booted his third major to put the Big V’s inaccuracy aside against slightly more senior opposition THE AFL Academy has won its second of two showcase games for 2025 after defeating Coburg by 23 points at Whitten Oval on Sunday Classy Geelong Falcons defender Josh Lindsay was named best afield after racking up 25 disposals and seven rebound 50s SUBIACO continued its unbeaten streak alongside Claremont who inflicted South Fremantle’s first loss of the WAFLW season in Round 4 as most clubs had to overcome the loss of some key State Academy members we took a look at how those in action performed >> WAFLW Round 5: Round wrap | Player Focus […] If you like the content that Draft Central provides and don’t want to miss any of it then sign up to receive our newsletter today then sign up to our subscriber list where you can be emailed out the latest AFL Draft Guide or sport-specific magazines as well as the option to sign up to a monthly newsletter Helloworld Travel has welcomed the new owners of Helloworld Travel Rowville: Amy Muratovic and Rebecca Shady each with well-established and successful travel industry careers themselves They spoke of their excitement for the new chapter ahead.     we are beyond thrilled to take the reins of this successful business that’s been a part of the local community for 32 years we have over 38 years of experience in the travel industry and specialise in all aspects of travel from cruising to safaris and everything in between.” we want to take this business to a new level and we can’t wait to do this with our amazing team and deliver wonderful experiences for our clients We would also like to thank our amazing families who have supported us throughout this journey as we undertake our new roles as business owners,” the duo said Travel Industry stalwarts and previous owners Kath and John Williams are passing the baton on after over 30 years in the industry The Williams commented; “As we step into retirement after 32 remarkable years we find ourselves reflecting on the friendships we’ve forged you’ve become more than colleagues.” we carry with us the warmth of these connections Here’s to new beginnings—for all of us.”  head of branded and associate networks at Helloworld Travel “It’s terrific to welcome Amy and Rebecca as new owner managers It’s great to keep stores in the Helloworld family as we foster succession planning to provide the smoothest transition possible  We know Amy and Rebecca will continue the successful history established by John and Kath.”   “We send our enormous congratulations and respect to John and Kath they have established a presence in the local community throughout their impressive 30-year history they are terrific mentors and leave a lasting impression with the Helloworld Travel Rowville store.” said Nick.  The Arnott’s Group opened a multimillion-dollar 45,000 m2 manufacturing facility in Rowville designed to advance its better-for-you growth ambitions Arnott’s Group CEO George Zoghbi said the business was proud to be back in Melbourne demonstrating its ongoing commitment to local manufacturing and product innovation “We know that Australian consumers are increasingly seeking nutritious snacking options that deliver on both taste and quality Rowville gives us unparalleled manufacturing capabilities to grow our better-for-you portfolio and offer consumers greater choice across supermarket aisles Today’s announcement strengthens these important relationships across Victoria and the country and further cements our footprint in the state.” The Arnott’s Group acquired Diver Foods and later the Freedom Foods brands consolidating them into The Good Food Partners Business —which is today one of Australia’s largest producers of branded and private label cereals the new site features three manufacturing zones: one for breakfast cereal and salty snacking products; the second for muesli and granola manufacturing; and the third for traditional snack manufacturing There are also dedicated allergen-free and extruded products zone an R&D culinary centre and two logistics warehouses General Manager of Innovation & Growth the site will produce 180 million muesli and protein bars and 300 million bowls of cereal and muesli per year Cervi said the R&D culinary centre is designed to help to fast-track the food manufacturing process from end to end potentially bringing new food ideas to market in around 20 weeks The official opening was attended by the Victorian Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Kim Wells MP; the Members for South-Eastern Metropolitan Michael Galea MLC and Lee Tarlamis MLC; Elder Mark Brown from the Bunurong Land Council; and key suppliers Cervi said consumers have been asking for more focus on gluten-free allergen control and high-protein snacking options — low calorie and low sugar but still indulgent The site will manufacture recognised brands including Freedom Cereals Flemings and VP from New Zealand-based food manufacturer Prolife Foods in a bid to expand its branded better-for-you portfolio unlock new manufacturing capabilities and enter new category segments Top image caption: Minister Colin Brooks with Arnott’s Group CEO George Zoghbi and Bo Spezza General Manager Supply Chain & Operations Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Two teenagers have died after a stolen car in which they were travelling crashed into a tree in Melbourne’s outer east on Sunday morning A passing motorist discovered the crash scene on Kelletts Road in Rowville about 30 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD where two teenagers died.Credit: Nine News Two male teenagers were found dead at the crash site They are yet to be formally identified through DNA testing The stolen car was taken from a property on Emica Parade in Knoxfield overnight A second car taken from the same property has not been located by police Detectives from the major collision investigation unit arrived at the crash scene just before sunrise Investigators undertook crash modelling just before midday with a police vehicle driving down the stretch of road involved before braking heavily A woman who lives near the crash scene and did not want to be identified said she was awoken by the sound of loud screeching tyres before hearing a huge bang in the early hours of Sunday Victoria Police Superintendent Matthew Baynes said the aggravated burglary in Knoxfield probably occurred between 9.30pm and 1am and the dark-coloured Toyota had crashed close to the time it was found by a passer-by just after 2.30am It is not yet clear if the second stolen vehicle was directly involved in the crash or if the occupants had witnessed the Toyota leave the road Baynes said aggravated burglaries posed a serious risk to the community but two families would now be grieving the loss of two young lives and there’s a possibility the vehicles were travelling at high speed so inexperienced drivers in a stolen car in poor conditions – it’s a real recipe for disaster,” he said “The people in this car may have been involved in criminal offending and that is disappointing and really concerning for us but ultimately there is now no ability for them to try and correct whatever errors they have made [and rehabilitate].” said the four-lane road was mostly straight and well-lit Hoons could often be heard along the stretch of road late in the evenings The crumpled Toyota came to rest on the median strip in one of the few sweeping bends along the road “We do call it the Kelletts Road raceway at night and you think and hope you don’t hear a bang,” Dalton said they would be taking licences for speeding every single night and you’re always quite surprised when something happens here spoke through tears as she came to terms with the way repeated crime incidents in Rowville had eroded her feeling of safety four youths wearing masks and carrying weapons broke into a Rowville milk bar I used to walk these streets at eight or nine o’clock at night and feel safe; I was only 14 years old Now I’m scared to walk my dogs,” Roleff-Woolhouse said The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here. Two teenagers have died after a stolen car in which they were travelling crashed into a tree in Melbourne\\u2019s outer east on Sunday morning. A passing motorist discovered the crash scene on Kelletts Road in Rowville, about 30 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD, at 2.35am. Two male teenagers were found dead at the crash site. They are yet to be formally identified through DNA testing. The stolen car was taken from a property on Emica Parade in Knoxfield overnight, about five kilometres from the crash site. A second car taken from the same property has not been located by police. Detectives from the major collision investigation unit arrived at the crash scene just before sunrise. Investigators undertook crash modelling just before midday, with a police vehicle driving down the stretch of road involved before braking heavily. A woman who lives near the crash scene and did not want to be identified said she was awoken by the sound of loud, screeching tyres before hearing a huge bang in the early hours of Sunday. Victoria Police Superintendent Matthew Baynes said the aggravated burglary in Knoxfield probably occurred between 9.30pm and 1am, and the dark-coloured Toyota had crashed close to the time it was found by a passer-by just after 2.30am. It is not yet clear if the second stolen vehicle, a silver Honda, was directly involved in the crash or if the occupants had witnessed the Toyota leave the road. Baynes said aggravated burglaries posed a serious risk to the community, but two families would now be grieving the loss of two young lives, regardless of the circumstances. \\u201CThere had been some rain, and there\\u2019s a possibility the vehicles were travelling at high speed, so inexperienced drivers in a stolen car in poor conditions \\u2013 it\\u2019s a real recipe for disaster,\\u201D he said. \\u201CThe people in this car may have been involved in criminal offending, and that is disappointing and really concerning for us but ultimately, there is now no ability for them to try and correct whatever errors they have made [and rehabilitate].\\u201D Rowville resident Brian Dalton, who lives near the site of the crash, said the four-lane road was mostly straight and well-lit, with a speed limit of 80km/h. Hoons could often be heard along the stretch of road late in the evenings, he said. The crumpled Toyota came to rest on the median strip in one of the few sweeping bends along the road. \\u201CWe do call it the Kelletts Road raceway at night. We hear vehicles going more than 100km/h, cars and motorbikes. You hear them, and you think and hope you don\\u2019t hear a bang,\\u201D Dalton said. \\u201CIf they had a speed camera along here, they would be taking licences for speeding every single night. \\u201CIt\\u2019s a very community-orientated area, and you\\u2019re always quite surprised when something happens here. It\\u2019s shocking.\\u201D Another resident, Kaitlyn Roleff-Woolhouse, spoke through tears as she came to terms with the way repeated crime incidents in Rowville had eroded her feeling of safety. On Monday, four youths wearing masks and carrying weapons broke into a Rowville milk bar, stealing $200. \\u201CWhen I grew up, I used to walk these streets at eight or nine o\\u2019clock at night and feel safe; I was only 14 years old. Now I\\u2019m scared to walk my dogs,\\u201D Roleff-Woolhouse said. The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueNicholas Price and Nicholas Crick died when a stolen Toyota Yaris hit a tree at Rowville about 2.35am on Sunday The Toyota was one of two vehicles stolen from Emica Parade in Knoxfield hours before the crash That car was recovered in Keysborough on Tuesday The 14-year-old boy arrested in Wodonga on Thursday is alleged to have been an occupant of the Honda He has been charged with two counts of car theft driving at a dangerous speed and unlicensed driving Police said the Honda was not directly linked to the fatal crash The 14-year-old had been on bail at the time and has been remanded in custody A 17-year-old boy also believed to have been in the Honda handed himself into police on Tuesday He has been released and is expected to be charged on summons with car theft and aggravated burglary The matter is being investigated by the Major Collision Investigation Unit A young teen and unknown passenger have lost their lives over the weekend in a double tragedy on Victorian roads The two people died after their vehicle struck a tree in Rowville early on the morning of Sunday 30 March A passing motorist located the crash scene on Kelletts Road about 2.35am The two teenage male occupants were declared deceased at the scene and one is yet to be formally identified Police stated later on the morning of Monday 31 March that the driver of the vehicle was a 16-year-old from the Knox area but that they have still not identified the passenger in the car “Investigations have revealed the car they were travelling in was one of two vehicles stolen from an Emica Parade Knoxfield address overnight,” said the online police media release Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are now currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au 74 lives have now been lost on Victorian roads this year which brings the tally to the same as it was this time last year With 13 women and a growing cohort of female Juniors at the brigade the women at Rowville are proud to celebrate their diversity who has a Master’s Degree in chemical engineering first joined CFA as a volunteer in 2014 when she was 23 years old Michelle said she had always liked volunteering and wanted to help her local community so joining CFA was a natural fit and a great challenge “It’s been amazing to celebrate how the brigade has evolved and become more diverse over its 80-year history and to be a part of that evolution,” Michelle said Michelle also helps other communities when assistance is needed She is a part of the Planned Burn Task Force which she says gives her the opportunity to be active within wider sections of the community has been captain of the brigade since 2020 and said that Rowville Fire Brigade has women with different cultural backgrounds I don’t judge people on their physical attributes It’s not physical strength that makes you a great firefighter; mental strength and attitude are just as important,” Cien said There are almost 13,000 female CFA volunteers and 52 female captains 349 women currently hold leadership positions and these numbers have been increasing over the past five years there has been a steady increase in the number of women undertaking other leadership roles in brigades and groups such as brigade chair International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social cultural and political achievements of women The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity This year’s IWD campaign theme is Break the Bias encouraging us to celebrate women's achievements raise awareness against bias and take action for equality CFA CEO Natalie MacDonald encouraged members of all genders to get involved in CFA’s International Women’s Day events “International Women’s Day recognises and celebrates the achievements of women highlighting the value and importance of diversity ensuring that we truly represent the communities we serve,” Natalie said “We all have a responsibility to advocate for gender equity and diversity in all its forms and can champion change regardless of where we sit in CFA." For more information on International Women’s Day visit www.internationalwomensday.com/ Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Rowville last month Emergency services were called to the intersection of Wellington Road and Braeburn Parade following reports of a multi-vehicle collision just before 9am on 11 January It will be alleged the truck collided with a grey Kia stinger before continuing on and crashing into another two stationary vehicles as well as a power pole A fourth car was damaged when the pole fell onto it following impact with the truck The occupants of the other vehicles were uninjured He has been charged with dangerous driving causing death careless driving and entering an intersection against a red traffic light He has been bailed to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 2 February For the current provisional lives lost tally please see https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety-0 Construction of the new all abilities playspace at Stud Park is complete Following a period of community consultation across 2021 and 2022 a design for the play area at Fulham Road in Rowville was developed.  Works finally began in July this year and have been completed The new playspace design honours the farming heritage of Rowville incorporating fun references to animals and farm equipment.  The play elements encourage children to engage in sensory and social play and includes equipment suitable for children of all ages and abilities Additional features such as a new BBQ and drinking fountain and gathering areas are also part of the upgrade.  In 2024 a mobility scooter charging station and chat boards for conversing with non-speaking people will also be added Pruning of some surrounding trees and plants has taken place to improve visibility within the play area so parents and guardians can easily see their little ones at play.   Deceased trees have also been removed and replaced with maturing trees.  These have been planted in and around the play equipment to offer natural shade.  It is hoped that this highly anticipated new playspace located next to Rowville Community Centre and neighbouring tennis courts will once again become a popular destination for families in Knox and cultural and social backgrounds together in play and outdoor recreation whilst encouraging positive and regular social interactions For more information, email our Open Space team via [email protected].  was once one of the worst houses in the street before builder Mitch Woods got his hands on it What was once one of the worst houses in Rowville has sold for seven figures after a first-home buyer dug deep for the revamped pad Five bidders, primarily first-time buyers, threw their hat in the ring for the four-bedroom 17 Jacob Drive home which sold $80,000 over reserve for $1m on Saturday Bidding opened at $820,000 with about 30 bids carrying the sale to its result RELATED: Melbourne auctions: Hottest auction suburbs in record winter week Returning expats snap up Hawthorn Edwardian $1.25m beyond reserve The property sold for $1m under the hammer on Saturday said he bought the home in a decrepit state Ray White agent Nick Strilakos said first-home buyers were having to dig deeper than ever to get their hands on a slice of Rowville real estate But he said property in the area still represented better value for money compared to other southeast suburbs “They’re all trying to purchase around here because properties between $800,000 and $1m is really first-home buyer territory in the southeast,” Mr Strilakos said who runs Top Tier Building and Constructions said he gave the home a complete makeover ahead of the sale the laundry and put down new floors since buying it in 2015 Bur Mr Woods undertook extensive renovations to get it up to scratch he said he bought the “worst” house he could find to embark on his first “flip” so I was always looking in Rowville and I saw a few properties and this one was in the worst nick possible,” Mr Woods said A first-home buyer won the keys ahead of four other bidders There were nicotine stains all up the walls and the ceiling … you couldn’t see the house from any vantage point because the garden was all overgrown “I fell through the decking at the open for inspection so that should give you an indication (of the condition it was in).” Mr Woods also gave the home a fresh coat of paint built a new outdoor deck and a garden shed he said he could vouch for the suburb’s credentials as a great place to live parks and the Monash and EastLink freeways nearby “My friends laugh and joke and say Rowville’s like a country town because once you come here you don’t leave.” Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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The Rowville community is calling for additional road safety measures after a local man died in a collision on Wellington Road on Thursday 11 January It is believed 52-year-old father of two Yunesh Naidu was turning right from Braeburn Parade onto Wellington Road when a truck travelling west on the aterial collided with his Kia just before 9am It is also understood the truck also collided with two other vehicles before a third vehicle was damaged after a traffic light pole fell on it The occupants of the other vehicles were not injured 27-year-old pharmacist Lisa Di Donato was leaving Wellington Village Shopping Centre when she was killed in 2018 after a drug driver crashed a borrowed ute into her side door at more than 80 kilometres per hour as she sat at traffic lights “How many more lives will be lost before something is done Come on VicRoads – two lives gone and many near misses – two too many,” Nicole Stanbury wrote on petition platform change.org “I shouldn’t fear for my life going to the local shops,” Jennifer Coles also wrote Wellington Road takes motorists from Clematis through to Clayton 15,000 vehicles on average travel west bound on Wellington Road between Stud Road and Taylors Lane in Rowville daily who runs the Rowville Community Group Facebook page said he has seen “a lot of near misses” with regard to trucks and cars pulling out in front of traffic coming down Wellington Road over the past several years but what’s happening is you’re coming down a long stretch of road that is very open and you’re all of a sudden hitting a set of traffic lights,” Mark said “We regularly get accidents on that intersection and probably about a year and a half ago or so VicRoads put in a 40k zone during school hours down to several traffic lights back up to 80 and then straight into 40 a fire station and a medical centre along that stretch of road as well as native wildlife.” Mark has since launched an online petition calling for the reduction of the 80 kilometre per hour speed limit on Wellington Road from Stud Road to Napoleon Road to 60 kilometres per hour alongside the installation of red light and speed cameras facing both east and west at the intersection with Silkwood Way and Braeburn Parade and I feel that something needs to be done to reduce the speed of the traffic coming down the hill from Lysterfield,” he said “There’s just no deterrence through that area…unfortunately this poor man has lost his life because a truck travelled through that intersection and they’re damn scary; they’re 30 tonnes “Something needs to be done.” Mark said “hundreds of messages” flooded the community Facebook page on the day of the accident “Over the course of that morning….’this is terrible this didn’t need to happen,'” he said “The gut -wrenching feeling that myself and I know a lot of the community had that day because of what happened was just phenomenal.” The petition on change.org now has close to 2,800 signatures in support Commenter Michelle Fernando said she was at the scene of the incident and the “dual haul truck” hit the street lamp post that fell on her car and one metre more would have seriously harmed them or potentially killed all of us,” Michelle said “More than one life has been lost at this intersection “It is time for the speed limit to be reduced and red light cameras to be installed Please do something to make a difference before more innocent lives are lost.” In a statement published online on Friday 12 January Knox City Council Mayor Jude Dwight said the council “will be following up with the Department of Transport and Planning on what action can be taken” “It is important that we let the investigation run its course and determine the likely causes of the accident,” the Mayor said “Our community has long expressed concerns about truck movements along this stretch of Wellington Road “The safety of all road users is paramount and everything that can be done should be done to keep everyone safe.” “Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the person who died in this tragic accident.” A Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson said any death on roads is a “tragedy” “Our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted,” the spokesperson said “We’ll work with Victoria Police to understand the circumstances and to provide support to the investigation where required.” It is believed the Department of Transport and Planning consider a range of factors such as the road environment and the impact the improvements would have on the surrounding road network When safety improvements are under consideration it is understood the Department of Transport and Planning engages in detailed consultation with stakeholders impacted across the community the then Liberal-National Coalition Government pledged $110 million for the duplication of Wellington Road between Napoleon Road and Berwick Road Funding for the project was not included by the Federal Labor Government in its 2022-2023 budget A spokesperson for the Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria said “any death on our roads is a tragedy and our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by road trauma” “Victoria’s road safety camera program plays a critical role in changing driver behaviour and saving lives Road safety cameras are proven to be one of the most effective ways to get motorists to slow down and follow the road rules,” the spokesperson said “The placement of fixed road safety cameras is carefully determined by the Road Safety Camera Site Selection Committee (the RSCSSC) “People can nominate a camera site via the Cameras Save Lives website at http://Vic.gov.au/suggest-camera-location.” The most recent data published on Victoria’s Cameras Save Lives website shows 99 per cent of vehicles passing fixed cameras do not receive a fine It is understood locations of Victoria’s mobile and fixed camera systems are determined based on a range of factors including crash history engineering and environmental suitability and existing enforcement options Monash University is calling for both the State and Federal Governments to fund the $1.45 billion Caulfield-Rowville Trackless Rapid Transit (TRT) with the Eastern Transport Coalition encouraging the community to voice their opinions on the project The $1.45 billion Caulfield-Rowville Trackless Rapid Transit (TRT) proposal sets out a path to see trackless vehicles up and running in just three years Monash University and Vicinity Centres presented the proposal in 2021 which shows trackless trams are cheaper Victoria’s southeastern corridor is a rapidly growing supercity and is considered to be one of the most important economic corridors in Australia Monash University said there are challenges throughout the southeastern corridor The proposal states that trackless trams connecting Caulfield to Rowville can be delivered at a cost of approximately $1.4 billion compared to the cost of a comparable light rail solution which is $2.9 billion and an additional two years to complete Monash University’s proposal suggests there are  possible planning challenges in Melbourne’s south-east that could be addressed using TRT such as the rising cost of travel congestion and increasing public transport access to the Monash National Employment and Innovation Cluster (NEIC) and Clayton industrial and employment zone Monash University also suggested in its proposal a potentially cost-effective solution that includes the implementation of 13 new stations including at Carnegie as well as at Chadstone and Monash University as well as a number of other solutions including supporting further development of activity centres along the route creating job opportunities in the south-east The Women in Industry Awards are a platform to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women across a diverse range.. 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All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media Federal Labor has pledged $6 million to plan a trackless tram route to connect Caulfield Station The promise of a business case to investigate the project is the Opposition’s first election commitment in Victoria ahead of the 2022 federal poll Federal Labor has promised $6 million for a business case on the trackless tram proposal the Trackless Rapid Transport (TRT) proposal rely on battery-powered vehicles with rubber wheels that run on asphalt and do not need tram tracks or overhead lines transport and regional development Catherine King said the project would create 2244 direct and indirect jobs allowing them to spend more time at home and less on the road,” Ms King said at a press conference at Monash University on Thursday morning “This is the kind of infrastructure an Albanese Labor government will make a priority creating Australian jobs and delivering a better life for working families.” the trackless tram route would run from Caulfield to Rowville via Monash University’s Clayton campus and the Chadstone shopping centre Labor’s $6 million will fully fund the business case meaning the state government won’t need to match it Premier Daniel Andrews first promised to build a public transport route linking Caulfield to Rowville ahead the 2018 election The Victorian government assigned $3 million for a light rail link at that time, but the project has been mostly dormant for the past three years which also stops at Monash University in Clayton which owns Chadstone among a string of high-profile shopping emporiums have lobbied for government support for their $1.4 billion proposal for trackless trams along the same route Under that proposal — which appears to have been endorsed by state and federal Labor — dedicated lanes would be built along a 19-kilometre route from Caulfield to Rowville via Dandenong Road Ferntree Gully Road and Blackburn Road between Caulfield and Monash Clayton (via Chadstone) including Chadstone and Monash University Clayton and the project would be open to the public by 2025 Services would run every five minutes in peak periods and take 20 minutes between Caulfield and Monash Clayton The trip between Monash Clayton and Rowville would take 11 minutes The vehicles would have an average operating speed of 33-59km/h compared with the 16km/h average speed of a Melbourne tram It follows a 1969 proposal for a Rowville railway line and it was later planned for by the Baillieu government (2010-2013) but ultimately dropped The project became a point of conflict with the federal Coalition in 2018 It pushed for a train line to be built along the alignment and designated $475 million to “Monash Rail” – money that has not been spent This train link would connect Huntingdale and Monash’s Clayton campus Fascinating answers to perplexing questions delivered to your inbox every week. Sign up to get our new Explainer newsletter here. Federal Labor has pledged $6 million to plan a trackless tram route to connect Caulfield Station, Chadstone shopping centre, Monash University in Clayton and Rowville, if it wins the next election. The promise of a business case to investigate the project is the Opposition\\u2019s first election commitment in Victoria ahead of the 2022 federal poll. Similar to an electric bus, the Trackless Rapid Transport (TRT) proposal rely on battery-powered vehicles with rubber wheels that run on asphalt and do not need tram tracks or overhead lines. Labor\\u2019s spokeswoman for infrastructure, transport and regional development Catherine King said the project would create 2244 direct and indirect jobs. \\u201CThis project will get locals to work, to the shops and to university, allowing them to spend more time at home and less on the road,\\u201D Ms King said at a press conference at Monash University on Thursday morning. \\u201CThis is the kind of infrastructure an Albanese Labor government will make a priority, creating Australian jobs and delivering a better life for working families.\\u201D Labor\\u2019s $6 million will fully fund the business case, meaning the state government won\\u2019t need to match it. Premier Daniel Andrews first promised to build a public transport route linking Caulfield to Rowville ahead the 2018 election. The Victorian government assigned $3 million for a light rail link at that time, but the project has been for the past three years, overshadowed by the Suburban Rail Loop, which also stops at Monash University in Clayton. In the past year, Monash University and Vicinity Centres, which owns Chadstone among a string of high-profile shopping emporiums, have lobbied for government support for their $1.4 billion proposal for trackless trams along the same route. Under that proposal \\u2014 which appears to have been endorsed by state and federal Labor \\u2014 dedicated lanes would be built along a 19-kilometre route from Caulfield to Rowville via Dandenong Road, Ferntree Gully Road and Blackburn Road between Caulfield and Monash Clayton (via Chadstone), and then via Wellington Road to Rowville. Thirteen new stations would be built, including Chadstone and Monash University Clayton, and the project would be open to the public by 2025. Services would run every five minutes in peak periods and take 20 minutes between Caulfield and Monash Clayton. The trip between Monash Clayton and Rowville would take 11 minutes. The vehicles would have an average operating speed of 33-59km/h, compared with the 16km/h average speed of a Melbourne tram. The proposed route has a long history. It follows a 1969 proposal for a Rowville railway line, and it was later planned for by the Baillieu government (2010-2013) but ultimately dropped. The project became a point of conflict with the federal Coalition in 2018. It pushed for a train line to be built along the alignment and designated $475 million to \\u201CMonash Rail\\u201D \\u2013 money that has not been spent. This train link would connect Huntingdale and Monash\\u2019s Clayton campus, and eventually Rowville, without a stop at Chadstone. Fascinating answers to perplexing questions delivered to your inbox every week. . 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