Gisborne-Kyneton United edged out Taylors Lakes by just seven points in a fiercely contested match that went down to the wire The lead changed multiple times throughout the day as both sides brought their best football in a high pressure The match was ultimately decided in the final quarter when experienced ruck Belinda Hateley pushed forward and slotted a crucial goal giving GKU the breathing room they needed to hold on for the win dominating the ruck contests and providing first use to a developing midfield group Korinfsky and Nicholson were relentless through the midfield linking up beautifully to feed the outside runners Chiara Dickson and Alicia Chadwick and keep the ball moving forward for GKU Their work around the stoppages helped set the tone in a game where territory was hard-fought Cowan and Jacobsen-Logan all contributed with two goals each GKU’s defensive unit held strong under immense pressure from the Taylors Lakes forward line Mitchell played arguably her best football to date Lenius and Brancatisano were rock solid in defense shutting down key opposition attacks and helping to maintain structure when it mattered most GKU 6.5.41 def Taylor’s Lakes 5.4.34 Round 5 sees GKU take on Sunbury Kangaroos Saturday May 10 FREE digital editions and weekly newsletter direct to your inbox The 2025 season is just around the corner so EDFL Media will be previewing each club heading into Round One we chat to Taylors Lakes coach Steve Burns who provides some insights on their 2025 campaign "The biggest focus early during pre-season was fitness which we feel we are on top of at the moment There has been a significant change in the list so another focus has been gelling together and getting to know each other’s strengths and weaknesses which was outstanding and really helped the group come together We are working really hard to achieve that but having so many younger players means there is natural growth anyway "We have recruited strategically and have been lucky to get some players back to the club who are genuine A-grade footballers – and one pointers which is so good for us Our top-end talent will be a lot better than other years but as always at Taylors Lakes we will have a competitive second side and also a thirds team." and Bowey Larizza are some of our younger players at 21-23 years of age who are developing really well and are having outstanding pre-seasons Jack Gusman is one of our returning players and has really impressed everyone with his talent "In terms of making the transition from reserves to seniors and Frank Galtieri are putting their hands up." "We have a very strong footy club well led by our executive committee that are continually looking to improve the club "Our women’s team is one initiative that has bought so much to the footy club and we look forward to them having a great year "The junior program is really starting to come along and has a strong focus on keeping players at the club." "As a club we are looking to re-establish ourselves as a Division One club It is back to being the best division in the competition and staying up is the focus first Player most likely to become a coach one day Josh Giacomelli when he learns how to speak Escher Richter and Jaxon Holliday are speed demons Daniel DeVito (he is my son-in-law-to-be and is very reliable with my daughter as well more importantly!) Who’s one opposition player you’d love on your side What match are you most looking forward to in 2025 and why  St Albans due to the connections I have with their players and assistant coach Shaun Thompson I really like what Todd Clark is doing with Oak Park which also gives us a lot of confidence coming up the year after them The Lions are back in Division One after a dominant season in Division Two in which they lost just one game on their way to the flag EDFL veteran Raaf Rachrache is the only premiership player that has transferred out with some valuable experience entering the fold in Marc Lock and homegrown pair Danny Younan and Jake Hobbs It's always hard to place a promoted side but the Lions should be competitive across the board and out of the relegation battle the 2024 season from Oak Park should give the group a lot of belief to be successful in Division One but they'll have some stiff competition from improved sides looking to join the four incumbents Ladder Prediction: Out of the relegation battle Detectives have charged a Taylors Hill man after two firearms were located in Taylors Lakes on February 27 Officers were first called to reports of a planned affray between multiple groups outside a shopping centre on Melton Highway about 5.20 pm police disrupted the planned affray and were also made aware of two men allegedly chasing an unknown person through the shopping centre a few minutes earlier and the gathered groups dispersed without incident One of the men was cleared to leave the scene while officers located and seized a firearm from the second man Investigators searched the second man’s vehicle and located another firearm The 22-year-old male from Taylors Hill was arrested at the scene and has since been charged This is probably not the page you’re looking for The 2025 season is just around the corner so EDFL Media will be previewing each club heading into Round One. Next, we chat to Taylors Lakes coach Joseph Antonetti who provides some insights on their 2025 campaign. "The main focus is always on skill. We have done a little bit more running this pre-season compared to last. "Now it’s about working on the players making better decisions under pressure." "The two standouts have been Stefania Valerio and Rebecca Foggie. They’ve set the tone from the first night and have been leading from the front. "Mia Bondar has had a full pre-season unlike last year, and has improved in every area. "Mia has also helped recruit her good friend and returning Taylors Lakes junior Taylah Egan from Marby who is quick, but also a great competitor. "Emma Villani is another one who just keeps doing the right things and is looking to build on her first year of senior footy." "As a team we don't want to change the way we play against different styles of opposition teams. "Last year we played smarter teams, tougher teams, and teams that just went out and played footy. "I think if we can combine our natural football ability, and can add more footy smarts and be a bit more physical, then we know we have the talent to compete with the best teams in this division." For the club it’s Julie Chitsos, the best all rounder ever. For our team it’s Susan Wulf and Anthony Villani. Player most likely to become a coach one day? For footy smarts and communication, Rebecca Foggie. Easily Rebecca Foggie. I’m constantly trying to dodge footies she’s trying to kick at my head which helps keep me on my toes. It would be a dead heat between Natalie Collett and Taylah Egan. I think it’s to not take away a player’s natural instincts by allowing the players to all be their own personalities and individuals, but to adapt that in to a team philosophy. Any person playing any particular sport needs to be given certain freedom to express themselves. I would say Roxburgh Park. After we beat them last year, they were one of the best finishing teams in the division. They had some quality players and were a physically tough team to play against. In: Bianca-Lee Byrne (Sunbury Kangaroos), Jessica McKenzie (Caroline Springs), Taylah Egan (Maribyrnong Park). It was a strong inaugural season for Taylors Lakes' women's side finishing with an even record and just percentage out of finals. Joseph Antonetti will again lead the group and after an offseason with good retention, he will be hoping more good performances are to come. Firefighters responded to reports of a house fire in Mirror Court with the blaze believed to be caused by a lightning strike Firefighters who arrived first on scene commenced an internal attack on the fire which had already broken through the roof line Due to the partial collapse of the roof a short time later all firefighting activities were external — the two occupants in the house had reportedly evacuated safely The fire was deemed under control about 1.50am with the single storey brick veneer home severely damaged Taylors Lakes’ strong start to the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west continued on Saturday as it racked up a third straight win After one of their best wins in a number of seasons against Spotswood in round two the Lions backed it up against Williamstown on Saturday in a one-dayer It was a solid performance with the ball for the Lions before their batters got the job done with ease with the bat Lions coach Peter Brasher said it was another professional performance by the group He said speaking at the club after the match no one could remember the last time the side started the season with three straight wins “I kind of felt winning yesterday [Saturday] was harder than against Spotswood,” he said “Against Spotswood there were no expectations there was the expectation we should win at home against an opposition that is similar to us on paper.” “We thought we should get it done and were able to do that.” The Seagulls won the toss and decided to make George Sakkas and Chalitha Chamoda took two wickets each for the Lions but they could have restricted them a bit more “I thought it was 20 more than it should have been and that was the message to the group,” he said “We had then 2-17 early on and they had a bit of luck We started off well with Saihaj’s opening spell set it up “He had 2-7 off six overs at one stage and prevented them from getting off to a flying start “It wasn’t the best game but we were able to keep in the game The old Taylors Lakes would have likely dropped their heads.” hitting the winning runs with more than nine overs remaining “Chalitha [Chamoda] is thriving and made 41 off 33 balls,” Brasher said “Steffan [Roberts] and Nilan [Fernando] finished off the work.” Brasher said they had a couple of players who didn’t get a bat or ball but they would get their chances in the coming weeks He said the vibe was good across the whole group The Lions this week travel to face Brighton in another one-dayer Brasher said the hard work had to continue to keep their good form going A new community garden in Taylors Lakes has opened with more than 50 raised garden beds of different styles of plans The Taylors Lakes Community Garden was mostly designed and constructed by members of the Lions Club of Taylors Lakes and was officially opened on April 16 The garden is a new public facility providing a place for gardening,gathering It will not be operated with an exclusive rent-a-bed arrangement – instead More than 40 guests attended the official opening of the garden Lions club president and project coordinator Phil Clinkaberry shared the origins of the garden which date back to 2022 “We are extremely proud of this achievement – it represents the biggest and most complex project our Lions Club has ever undertaken,” he said “This project represents hundreds of hours of volunteer work and demonstrates our vision of serving our community with a real sense of purpose.” Lions Club members raised funds to build the garden while receiving funding from the Cleanaway Community Benefit fund the State Government’s Living Local – Suburban grants scheme After 35 years of serving up the freshest breads and sweets in the area Taylors Lakes Hot Bread Kitchen will shut up shop next week the Taylors Lakes Shopping Centre has seen plenty of change but Petar Jovanovski and his family’s bakery never waivered Petar said working in bakeries was what his family knew so when he moved to Australia it was inevitable he would bring the legacy into his generation and his wife and sister-in-law Lepa and Daniela opened the bakery together and never looked back they have kept up with fad trends of multigrain bread and all the rest to keep the customers happy “I just want to thank all the customers for coming back all these years,” he said but I think we grew old with them,” he laughed With an abundance of grandkids around and an uncountable amount of pastries and breads made Petar said the time was finally right to settle down and have some rest after more than three decades of early starts Petar said he is looking forward to sleep ins and having his morning coffee at 10am instead of 4am giving locals plenty of time to come in and meet the bread club for a slice and a smile You must have online publishing permission or full ownership of this image Recreational water users are advised to avoid direct contact with water in Lake Wallace at Edenhope following the detection of elevated blue-green algae levels.   Lake Wallace joins Taylors Lake and Green Lake as waterways listed to have blue-green algae Visitors can still enjoy recreational activities at the lakes such as bushwalking sightseeing and other activities – any that do not involve direct water contact.   Warning signs have been positioned at major recreational areas around the lake and will remain in place until blue-green algae levels drop below the threshold considered safe for recreational use.   GWMWater will continue to monitor the lakes regularly and keep the community informed of any changes regarding blue-green algae alerts through our disruptions website page at  www.gwmwater.org.au/bga Anglers wanting more information can visit Victorian Fisheries Authority website at www.vfa.vic.gov.au and search on ‘blue-green algae’.  The entire March 19, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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Council to request WIFT removal from mining licence area (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAPA man has been arrested after a teenage boy was struck down and killed by a car that police will allege was deliberately aimed at a group walking along the road Detectives from the Homicide Squad arrested an 18-year-old man on Thursday morning as part of their investigation into the death of a teenage boy who was struck by a car in Taylors Lakes in 2023 The 18-year-old was arrested at his Sydenham home at about 6am and is now being interviewed by detectives Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The arrest follows investigations into the incident where a group of teens were crossing Chichester Drive when it is alleged they were deliberately struck by a vehicle about 6.55pm on Monday November 6 Three youths were struck by the previously stolen vehicle Despite the best efforts of emergency services a 16-year-old Keilor Downs boy died at the scene a 16-year-old from Melton and 15-year-old from Keilor Downs were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Police allege the incident was targeted and that the parties involved were known to each other dashcam footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T 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 were interviewing the 18-year-old Sydenham man on February 27 over a crash in Taylors Lakes Picture Adam McLeanA group of teens were crossing Chichester Drive in Taylors Lakes at 6.55pm when they were allegedly struck by a stolen car in a "targeted" hit and 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selected the best reading for your weekend Get the latest property and development news here 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 The race for the Strathmore Community Bank Division Two premiership is down to two as the competition is set for a thrilling finale on Saturday Taylors Lakes will be hoping to make it a second premiership under Steve Burns while Westmeadows will be hoping to continue its fairytale run Taylors Lakes has been the team to beat all season Unlucky not to feature in the decider 12 months ago the Lions added some key pieces to ensure there would be no straight sets exit Add the late inclusion of former VFL-listed player Lockie Rayner and the Lions were favourites entering the season They showed exactly why and finished on top Ben Weightman was the biggest name who suffered a season-ending knee injury after kicking 24 goals from four games A come-from-behind qualifying final win gave the Lions the first spot in the grand final While the Lions were favourites entering the season They came down from Division One where they almost avoided relegation after a strong back part of the season After an off season of disaster heading into 2023 the Tigers were one of the quietest teams in the league heading into this year Their core group of local talent all re-signed and were keen to build on last season but didn’t add many recruits and Sunbury Kangaroos showed the Tigers weren’t going to be easy beats Both Taylors Lakes and Burnside Heights gave them early reality checks though The Tigers continued to show they were the third best team in the competition They beat Burnside Heights the second time and drew with Taylors Lakes the Tigers were looking for their first finals win in 14 years Against the Northern Saints they overcame a slow start The slow start and poor goalkicking were again there in the preliminary final against Burnside Heights along with a tricky wind but the Tigers again came from behind to win through to the grand final both teams will be keen to end premiership droughts The Lions last premiership came in 2010 in Division One where Steve Burns was again at the helm Before this year they hadn’t won a senior final since 2012 The Tigers premiership drought dates back way longer They hadn’t made a grand final since 2000 and their only premiership was in 1984 with Robert Clark in charge A new group of players will write their names into the record books They’ve had the week off and seemed to have all the answers when they’ve needed them Taylors Lakes has experience on all lines of the ground Many of the group has been at the club for a number of years Chris Vulic leads the midfield group and has racked up the possessions all year Against a Tigers side that struggles with clearances with five bags of three or more goals for the season Luke Nappi led the way with 30 goals for the side that was the best scoring side of the competition Westmeadows has more of a running side that likes to get the ball moving Dry conditions at a big and open Windy Hill is the dream scenario for the Tigers The open space will favour their run and carry game with the Tigers a high disposal efficiency side Jordan Kosteas is one of the best rebounding defenders in the competition and is also one of the leading possession getters In attack you’ve got Aaron Evans and Korey Flavel-Wood at the talls' feet Nathan Sparks is a tackling machine in attack Ruck Michael Mayne has had a dominant season but his mids need to ensure they’re reading the ball well The key to the match in this one will be the start The Tigers have been poor the last two weeks and managed to get away with it but it’s unlikely to happen a third time with goal kicking another factor Deer Park and Avondale Heights will both finish their seasons when they face off at Canning Reserve It's been a very difficult year for the Heights which has seen their coach Paddy Byrne sacked and their time in Premier Division come to an end after they picked up only the one win back in Round 1 against Greenvale Deer Park have had an up and down first season in Premier Division which has seen them win six games including an upset win over an in-form Airport West last week When the two sides last met back in Round 7 it was Jamie Madigan’s side who came away with the four points after they defeated Avondale Heights by 48 points thanks to an eight-goal final term to help seal the victory Danko Bzenic will be one to watch on Saturday for Avondale Heights The forward has been a shining light for the Heights in a difficult year kicking 26 goals from 17 games in 2024 Aberfeldie will host Greenvale at Clifton Park in a game that has huge finals ramifications and will likely shape the finals After Greenvale and Airport West both lost last weekend the Jets held their spot in the top five but are in desperate need of a win if they want to stay there If Greenvale come out on top they are guaranteed finals footy however a loss and an Airport West win will see them watching finals footy from the sidelines will stay in fourth spot with an elimination final ahead it was Aberfeldie who came away with the victory For the Jets to win and qualify for finals footy Josh Porter will need to step up once again The forward has been in fine form in recent weeks kicking six goals in his last two appearances against Keilor and East Keilor but was held goalless the last time these two sides met If the mercurial forward can have another day out it could see his side’s season extend by at least one week Strathmore will be hoping to make it three wins in a row in the lead up to another finals series when they take on East Keilor at Lebanon Reserve Saturday’s match doesn’t mean much in terms of finals ramifications with the Mores set to play Pascoe Vale in a qualifying final next week while East Keilor have failed to back up last year's finals appearance and have slipped to ninth on the ladder When the two sides last came up against each other back in Round 1 it was Strathmore who picked up their first win since last year's preliminary final winning by 73 points thanks to four goals each from Amin Naim With the VFL season now over for many clubs Strathmore could be boosted by the return of Matthew Foley If all three superstars take the field for the home side on Saturday it could be a difficult day for the Cougars Keilor will be hoping to finish off the home and away season on a positive note when they take on Essendon Doutta Stars at Nipper Jordan Oval It’s been another almost perfect season for Mick McGuane’s men in their hunt for back-to-back premierships with the Blues picking up 16 wins from their 17 matches and are two games clear on top of the ladder Douttas have avoided relegation once again but have slipped to eighth on the ladder and haven’t won since upsetting Aberfeldie back in Round 14 When the two sides last met back in Round 9 winning by 147 points thanks to 12 goals in the third term Chris Kosmas will be one to keep an eye on at Nipper Jordan Oval in Saturday Kosmas' focus will now be on winning another premiership for the Blues The midfielder has been in fine form for the Blues this year with 28 goals from just 12 games and another big game on Saturday could be a sign of things to come Pascoe Vale will host Airport West at Raeburn Reserve in a season-defining games for the Eagles After a stunning turnaround from a 0-7 start to upsetting the reigning premiers two weeks ago and looking like charging towards a finals berth the Eagles slipped up last week against Deer Park and have left themselves with a lot to do against Pascoe Vale on Saturday A win wouldn’t guarantee the men in green and white a finals berth with Brent Taylor’s men needing Greenvale to lose to Aberfeldie on Saturday as well if they want their season to continue Pascoe Vale are certain to finish in second spot and play Strathmore in a qualifying final it was the Panthers that handed the Eagles their seventh loss for the year winning by 64 points thanks to eight goals from Ahmed Saad It'll take another big effort from the Eagles The finals start with West Coburg and Hillside kicking off Strathmore Community Bank Division One action at Greenvale Recreation Reserve this Saturday The Burgers go into the finals series in good form having won their final regular season match by 108 points and four out of their last five by over 60 points The two sides faced off twice in the season once in Round 2 where Hillside were victorious in a thrilling match that was decided by just three points and also in Round 13 where West Coburg got revenge From these past games it is clear that if both teams are at their best Hillside will go into the qualifying final having lost their last game of the season to Maribyrnong Park by 50 points While this doesn’t sound great for their form and confidence they did a better job against Marby than what West Coburg did the week prior Josh Covelli will be the one to watch for a number of reasons with the star forward two goals away from triple figures but he was also the one to break the game open in the first meeting between these two sides He proved unstoppable in the final quarter and lifted the Sharks to a stirring win The winner will meet Marby for a spot in the decider with the loser to face the winner out of the eliminator St Albans will take on Oak Park in an elimination final at Salesian College Oval on Sunday St Albans go into this weekend's final with a far superior home and away record as they lost just the four matches across the season and have won four of their last five leading into this week's match The two sides faced off twice in the home and away season with St Albans coming out on top both times First in Round 5 by 39 points and more recently last week where the Saints won by 22 points Josh Carter scored four goals and is someone Oak Park will need to pay close attention to this weekend Oak Park head into the match as underdogs as they finished fifth on the ladder after the regular season and are yet to defeat a team ranked higher than them the Oakers have won six of their last seven games and head into the finals in good touch despite a loss to the Saints last week The Division Two finals kick off this Saturday with Taylors Lakes taking on Burnside Heights at Salesian College Oval for a spot in the grand final Taylors Lakes finished the season in first place with an almost flawless home and away record which saw them lose just one game The Lakers' success has been down to their incredible offensive abilities as they are the highest scoring team in the division The two teams have faced off twice during the season the first time was in Round 11 where Taylors Lakes were victorious by four points in a thriller The second time was just last week and was a 15-point win for the Lions Luke Nappi scored four goals for Taylors Lakes in their most recent meeting and will be one Burnside will look to keep quiet this weekend Burnside Heights have enjoyed a great season so far as well finishing in second place with just the three losses two of those losses came against Taylors Lakes and they remain the team they will have to overcome if they are to win the premiership The replenished tall stocks have been damaging for the Bears this year and will need them to fire again and stretch the Taylors Lakes defenders Bears leading goal kicker Daniel Hovey was held goalless last week and will be one Cole Harvey will need to stamp his authority on the game Westmeadows and Northern Saints will battle it out in an elimination final at Greenvale Recreation Reserve on Sunday for a place in the preliminary final Westmeadows head into Sunday's final as the higher ranked team having finished third due to a shaky finish to the season they aren’t as firm favourites as they may have looked a few weeks ago the Tigers recorded just one win as well as two losses and a draw Both teams have faced off against each other twice this year with Westmeadows winning the first encounter in Round 4 by 39 points before the Northern Saints hit back in Round 11 defeating Westmeadows by 24 points The Northern Saints' last four games of the season were enough for them to secure a finals berth but were not without some shaky moments as well The Saints won two of their last four while also drawing their last match of the season against Glenroy Rain played a factor in their last meeting with tough contested footy playing more in the Saints' favour with Westy damaging when able to run Section Road will be conducive to that footy but with rain potentially around we'll have to wait and see how this one plays out The EDFL is proud to announce the 2024 Strathmore Community Bank Division Two Team Of The Year The big risers in Burnside Heights dominate the team led by Coach and Captain of the Team of the Year Cole Harvey and Jordan Hughes Bears teammates Lachlan Evans and Dion Lawson enjoyed a strong partnership in the midfield and will start in the engine room with Tyson Iglesias and Nick Gregson at either end of the ground Rebounding Westmeadows defenders Jordan Kosteas and Jarrod Petersen line up in the back pockets with Taylors Lakes' Jack Burns moving from the bench of last year's team to half back He will join Sunbury Kangaroo Mitch Kook who retains his spot from last year's team with Glenroy's Cody Wight starting at centre half back Taylors Lakes star Chris Vulic will complete the midfield unit with Hughes with Aaron Evans (Westmeadows) and Sam Godden (Hadfield) lining up on the wings Up front is a daunting proposition with back-to-back leading goal kicker and Team of the Year full forward Khoder Taleb (60 goals) starting alongside Northern Saints partner in crime Nick Bruno (57 goals) Coburg Districts' Jack McNamara joins Gregson as versatile tall forwards with Hadfield's Josh Trembearth and Westmeadows' Korey Flavel-Wood comprising the forward six Starting on the bench is Lachlan Rayner (Taylors Lakes) All EDFL Teams of the Year are compiled based solely on the input of each club’s senior coach The 2024 Strathmore Community Bank Division Two Team of the Year was to recognise the best players of the 2024 home-and-away season Other factors such as reputation or form in previous seasons were not to be taken into account The Coach and Captain of the Year are determined based on the feedback provided by the senior coaches In a quarter of minimal house and unit price movement in Victoria suburbs in Brimbank were among those leading house price growth According to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s (REIV) latest median prices for the quarter ending September 30 Victoria’s metropolitan house prices rose 0.1 per cent to $916,000 however there were some fluctuations across parts of the municipality Keilor remained the most expensive suburb to buy a house in Brimbank despite a quarterly price decrease of 2.9 per cent leaving the median house price at $1.2 million Keilor East dropped 6 per cent to a median of $1 million Keilor Lodge rose 5.3 per cent to also reach the $1 million mark while Taylors Lakes had the third largest decrease in Brimbank of 8.5 per cent which saw the suburb fall back into six figures at $914,000 A 5.7 per cent decrease in Taylors Hill moved that surburb’s median price to $866,000 rounded out the five most expensive suburbs in which to buy a house Braybrook recorded the largest hike in median prices during the quarter The Braybrook figure was closely followed by Burnside Heights which had an increase of 9.4 per cent to $652,000 has moved off the bottom as the cheapest suburb to buy a house in Brimbank with a 22 per cent decrease pushing the suburb well back into the six figure market Also recording a large decrease was Hillside REIV CEO Kelly Ryan said there were lots of positive signs in outer Melbourne pointing to increased infrastructure as a key pillar amenities and other lifestyle convenience factors are helping to ensure the long-term trend of outer Melbourne looks positive for the future,” she said There were 10 suburbs in Brimbank that recorded a rise in median value 13 that recorded a decrease in median value while another five either experienced either no change or didn’t sell enough houses for measurable data The 2024 season is just around the corner so EDFL Media will be previewing each club heading into Round One we chat to Taylors Lakes coach Steve Burns who provides some insights on their 2024 campaign "A lot of our focus has been on refining the game plan Fitness again is always a focus for us to improve each preseason which we have done." "We haven’t heavily recruited but have picked up exactly what we wanted to plug the holes we needed to The list is very good with numbers and depth looking great." "Bowey and Torey Larizza have had big preseasons and are ready to improve and Tomi Ibarra have all been really good as well and Vinnie Schiavello have been the standouts but Ben Weightman will be our best recruit." "Our goals are as always – try to make finals "The club is going great off the field and our senior list will continue to grow and develop." It was a steep rise back into finals which was only a kick away from a grand final berth What was your message to the group at the end of the season Learn from the experience of playing finals most of our group had not played finals before and while we didn’t win one we showed some really good signs for this year and beyond Let the losses hurt and remember them during preseason and during the year You stressed that a focus last year was to continue building a good culture and obviously a winning culture always helps but have you identified any key differences within the group from when you took over they still have a way to go as they are so young but they're a lot fitter and their body shapes are really coming along Their general training form has improved greatly Our bond and culture is fantastic and will hopefully continue to get even better One opposition player you'd love on your side Jordan Hughes (Burnside Heights) or Josh Trembearth (Hadfield) Michael Di Pietro (Western Saints Superules) & Dylan Birdo (Tullamarine) Liam Thornton (Keilor) & Max Hobbs (Echuca United) The Lions enjoyed a significant boost up the ladder and were agonisingly close to a grand final berth in 2023 With their list retention and the recruits they've brought in on paper it looks as though Taylors Lakes will only improve again While we share Steve Burns' sentiment that it'll yet again be an open and even competition his group are well and truly in the premiership conversation – if not the favourites – and they'll have a chance to avenge their preliminary final heartbreak when they take on Sunbury Kangaroos in Round 1 While several teams vie to unseat reigning Horsham District Football Netball League senior premier Harrow-Balmoral the competition at the other end of the ladder could be decided this weekend Natimuk United will host Kaniva-Leeor United in a battle of 11th versus 10th on the ladder with the loser likely to claim this season’s wooden spoon which came against the Cougars in round one has struggled for much of the season but achieved two victories last month thanks largely to a pair of appearances by former AFL star Harley Bennell Natimuk United is coming off a 9.11 (65) to 5.11 (41) loss to Taylors Lake at the weekend The Rams were attempting to reverse a one-point loss they suffered at the Lakers’ hands in round two but Taylors Lake grabbed an early advantage with eight scoring shots to three in the first term Natimuk United came roaring back with four goals to one in the second term to take an advantage into the long break but the Rams were unable to find the goals in the second half Bray Cullinan and Tyson Kidney were top performers for the Lakers while youngster Kaiden Sudholz and veteran Jono Lovel played best for the Rams The Cougars battled manfully against the visiting Baggies but lacked the firepower to keep up with the league’s second-placed side Kaniva-Leeor United’s Sam Vivian and Swifts’ Ryan Folkes each found plenty of the ball in the midfield while Baggie full forward Paul Summers added another six goals to his personal tally Pimpinio handed Rupanyup its third straight loss beating the Panthers 16.13 (109) to 8.6 (54) at Pimpinio Recreation Reserve The 55-point result was even more comprehensive than the 35-point defeat the Tigers dealt Rupanyup in round two and was orchestrated by captain Jason Westley Rupanyup coach Brayden Ison tried to keep his side in the contest with four goals while Mitch Gleeson battled for the Panthers The loss saw Rupanyup slip below Pimpinio into sixth place on the ladder facing a critical game against Kalkee in round 14 after a bye this weekend Other games on Saturday saw Noradjuha-Quantong easily defeat Edenhope-Apsley 24.16 (160) to 2.7 (19) with seven goals from full forward Judah Hobbs while Laharum stifled Kalkee 9.10 (64) to 2.2 (14) as midfielder Reuben Launder led the way This weekend’s games feature Pimpinio against Laharum in a top-five battle at Cameron Oval Taylors Lake at Edenhope-Apsley and Harrow-Balmoral at home to Noradjuha-Quantong in addition to the clash between Natimuk United and Kaniva-Leeor United at Natimuk Showgrounds The entire July 10, 2024 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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Horsham Saints stun premier Horsham Demons National success for Little Aths Georgia and Jett New Taylors Lakes coach Peter Brasher thought his chance to be a senior coach had passed him Having been around cricket for a long time senior assistant coach and dad to some talented cricketing sons But this Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season will be his first in charge of a senior program ”It wasn’t something that I planned and I’m thankful they’ve given me the opportunity “The opportunity though came up and I grabbed it with both hands Brasher said the club had spoken to him about the role before advertising it as they were hoping to get a playing-coach they went back to Brasher who was more than happy to put his hand up for it Brasher has long been involved in the club he has played a big role in their Craig Shield team He said seeing the juniors coming through there would be some exciting times ahead “There’s quite a big group coming through and it might take a few years to get them into the system,” he said “We’ve set up the last two years a Taylors Lakes Academy as well We’ve invited some kids and then we’ve opened it up.” Brasher said from a senior side of things they want to build on what they’ve been doing the past few years Only the first XI side out of the top four teams failed to make finals after a poor end to the season “The club’s first XI has won 12 games in the last four years and seven came last season,” Brasher said “We were in the mix with three or four rounds to go I think it’s been five years since we have played finals “We also want to get our three other teams in the finals too.” Brasher said they would have a different looking line up for the 2023-24 season He said the majority of their batting line up had returned headlined by Steffan Roberts and Nilan Fernando The bowling on the other attack will be very different “Most of the bowling attack will not be returning,” Brasher said “What that does is it gives some young bowlers the chance to put their best foot forward and take their games to the next level “Some have been in the seconds for a couple of years.” Brasher said plenty of work would be done in the coming weeks having just been appointed He said they would like to add some more players to their list if they were to come available have been arrested following a string of alleged home invasions and carjackings in Melbourne’s northwest earlier this week made demands for victims’ vehicles on Gillespie Drive in Weir Views and Sheila Mews in Darley between 11pm on Saturday It is alleged that the same group of offenders broke into a residential property on Cooloongup Crescent in Harkness at about 2am the offenders allegedly threatened one of the residents with a gun and edged weapons Police say significant damage was caused inside the home before the group fled again armed with firearms and edged weapons forced entry into a property on Turpentine Road in Brookfield a short time later Significant damage was caused to the home before the group fled in a stolen vehicle No one was physically injured during the incident and the vehicle was recovered by police a short distance away Investigators executed search warrants across Melbourne’s north-western suburbs on Thursday They arrested a 19-year-old Taylors Lakes man and five boys and the 17-year-old was charged with aggravated home Invasion He was remanded to appear before a children’s court at a later date The Taylors Lakes man and the remaining boys are also expected to be charged .prefix__st0{fill:#333}AccessAccount Shop your fave products in-store and get the rest delivered to your doorstep there’s a free skin analysis system – and a bag of beauty goodies for the first 250 customers Words by · Updated on 06 Mar 2025· Published on 30 Jan 2025 you know the sweet excitement of opening your package and finding a Tim Tam hidden among the serums and haircare products The company launched in 2000 with just two brands and today carries 400 the beauty powerhouse will finally open its first physical store at Southland Shopping Centre in Cheltenham Customers will get one with every in-store purchase – always “Over Covid we saw a big shift to digital environments and then following that people were really happy to get back into shopping in more of a physical environment,” Adore Beauty’s head of brand marketing “It was much more logical for us then to consider having a physical presence in the market.” While there are more than 14,000 products available online But if you’re after something that’s out of stock or only available online the store’s touchscreens let you buy products digitally pay for them in-store and have them delivered to your home Products will be curated specially for each store’s demographic with a high-low approach. 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"Charlie Goodwin was outstanding down back in our first practice match and in any match simulation we’ve done at training She is strong in the air and cut off several forward entries Obviously also Courtney McCormack following on from her huge 2023 is a midfielder who runs all day and is fearless but was absolutely tenacious all day and has the ability to play anywhere we needed her Amelia Alexander is another one we’ve brought in that brings class and goes forward and knows where the goals are was a standout on-field leader who is good at directing and is just a smart footballer who makes good decisions." "Being the first women’s team in the club’s history there’s a big focus from everyone at the club to ensure the environment is good We want new players to come to the club and enjoy it It’s about consolidating and making sure this women’s team is around for many years to come we still feel we have enough quality all over the ground to do something special this year but with a lot of new teams it’s difficult to gauge at this stage so we won’t put a bar up to measure it by!" Surely one of our co-skippers and stay at home full forward Sarah McNally She has a good set shot routine (the five and five rule) and is always relaxed But it’s probably between Hannah Sullivan and her good mate Jorja Brink They are great characters who bring a different dynamic that you need in any team in general we have a really good group of people But you’ve always got to make exceptions for club legends so I’d have to say Sarah McNally wins that again and a close second for being a good sport is probably Hazel Bursic who has racked up the most nicknames during the preseason by far So myself and Evan have mysteriously been banned from that responsibility somehow So I think that goes to his daughter Abbey who has been responsible for a lot of the team bonding stuff away from the club Her list would be a bit more inspiring than mine and Evan’s favourites Which side are you looking forward to playing the most and why We had a great finish to 2023 with the Sunbury Kangaroos and I met some lovely people there and leave with good memories – so personally I’m looking forward to that one It will be a day of mixed emotions but it should be a tough match and will be one of the contenders so it will also be a good test for us as well It's a new dawn for Taylors Lakes who enter their own women's side for the first time in the club's history and they've managed to build a strong list On top of a well-sized list with a good blend of experienced and younger players new coach and former Sunbury Kangaroos coach Joseph Antonetti has managed to bring Team of the Year member Courtney McCormack to the Den to aide in achieving on-field success as early as possible to retain and build their burgeoning program Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Martin Barralle had to give up being a clown and work in IT Martin Barralle as Jojo the clown in Circus Latino’s big top at Taylors Lakes on Sunday.Credit: Luis Enrique Ascui “It was two years of having a normal job,” he said “I was building and repairing computers and I really didn’t like it.” Barralle’s relatives invited him to Melbourne where the family’s Circus Latino was re-opening Barralle donned his Jojo the clown make-up suit and shoes and is once more in his element at Circus Latino’s current base at Taylors Lakes He will pick people out of the crowd and get them to play bugle It’s made the grumpiest audience member smile “I love making people happy,” Barralle said Barralle as Jojo (right) clowning around with an audience member at Circus Latino.Credit: Luis Enrique Ascui He learned from the pandemic that being apart from the circus made him sick Circus Latino is among several circuses based in Melbourne these winter school holidays including Silvers Circus Spectacular in Richmond Circus Royale in Wantirna South and Great Moscow Circus in Port Melbourne said in the next two weeks Circus Latino will give 20 performances at their site in front of Watergardens shopping centre jugglers and trapeze artists also act as cleaners Maria Barralle performs a hula hoop routine at Circus Latino.Credit: Luis Enrique Ascui Ariel’s sisters Viviana and Maria perform trapeze and hula hoops and their brother Gustavo walks the high wire Ariel is a juggler and acrobat and rides a BMX bicycle in the ring of death Ariel migrated to Australia in 2005 but he had worked in circuses since he was a child trampolinist one circus he was in had three polar bears Circus acts with animals are banned here but Circus Latino members have several pet dogs including aerialist and acrobat Tiffany Lee’s cheeky shih-tzu chihuahua cross named Matilda While Circus Latino has Instagram and Facebook pages Anna and Victor Szwed from Daylesford took their granddaughter Penny Obeid to Circus Latino on Sunday because Penny does gymnastics and wanted to see the acrobats Anna and Victor Szwed with their granddaughter Penny Obeid.Credit: Carolyn Webb Anna said they will look up South America on a map and discuss it when they get home Victor said children use computers too often they come out of a shop staring at their screen and almost bowl you over.” Get the day’s breaking news, entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy. Sign up to receive our Evening Edition newsletter here. \\u201CIt was two years of having a normal job,\\u201D he said \\u201CI was building and repairing computers and I really didn\\u2019t like it.\\u201D Barralle\\u2019s relatives invited him to Melbourne where the family\\u2019s Circus Latino was re-opening at Circus Latino\\u2019s current base at Taylors Lakes It\\u2019s made the grumpiest audience member smile He feels it\\u2019s what he\\u2019s meant to do \\u201CI love making people happy,\\u201D Barralle said Ariel\\u2019s sisters Viviana and Maria perform trapeze and hula hoops Circus acts with animals are banned here but Circus Latino members have several pet dogs including aerialist and acrobat Tiffany Lee\\u2019s cheeky shih-tzu chihuahua cross named Matilda Ariel said it\\u2019s a \\u201Cclassic circus\\u201D they come out of a shop staring at their screen and almost bowl you over.\\u201D entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy The operator of a national childcare chain is being investigated for trading while insolvent and is under pressure from creditors as some of its centres permanently close and staff go unpaid One Melbourne branch of Genius Childcare recently shut its doors permanently while another has been closed for a week after staff there refused to turn up for work amid claims they had not been paid Samantha said she had pulled her children out of Genius childcare after repeated closures.Credit: Jason South The Age spoke to three insiders familiar with the situation at Genius which had operated seven centres in Melbourne and spruiked another nine it planned to open They agreed to speak anonymously for fear of jeopardising their employment or concerns over future payouts One said the chain was now “crumbling” under pressure from angry parents Parents using the Genius Childcare centre at Taylors Lakes in Melbourne’s north-west said they were unable to go to work after it abruptly closed on Thursday – leaving them with no one to look after their children – when staff refused to work and staff there transferred to the nearby Mont Albert facility The unattended front desk of the Genius childcare centre in Taylors Lakes.Credit: Paul Rovere Some Genius employees say they have been forced to turn to food banks for meals after months of irregular or late payment of their wages Queensland and the ACT have shut their doors recently subject to allegations of regulation breaches due to cleanliness issues with fencing or disputes with landlords claiming rent had not been paid The shutdowns come as companies controlled by Genius owner Darren Michael Misquitta are pursued through the courts or the corporate insolvency process by creditors – including the Tax Office and Victoria’s State Revenue Office – with claims worth at least $12.8 million the United Workers Union representing childcare workers at the chain is suing Misquitta and three of his companies in the Federal Circuit Court alleging employees are owed more than $7 million in unpaid superannuation was wound up in a court-ordered liquidation in 2023 after it failed to pay nearly $5 million in rent and other charges for an upmarket daycare centre it operated on Collins Street in the city liquidator Paul Vartelas advised creditors of a company called Horizontal 1 that he believed Misquitta had breached his statutory obligations by allowing it to accrue debts while already insolvent “It is my view that the director breached his obligations … by allowing the company to trade while insolvent,” Vartelas wrote in a report to creditors that has also been lodged with corporate regulator the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) “My investigations … are currently ongoing.” who acted in the Collins Street liquidation notified ASIC in late 2023 that Misquitta had allegedly breached the Corporations Act by failing to hand over company books and records The regulator was contacted for comment but did not respond before deadline on Tuesday The Genius head office has not responded to detailed questions from The Age nor has Misquitta – who is believed to be overseas – responded to attempts to seek comment One Genius employee said years of hard work by staff were “just crumbling in front of our eyes” “We’re trying to support the centres in every area that we can but we’re just not given the tools to succeed,” they said about 34 families with children enrolled at the Taylors Lakes centre were told via an email – seen by The Age – that they did not have childcare the next day due to “unexpected staffing challenges” “Please know that this decision was not made lightly as we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all children and staff,” it read Genius did not charge families for Thursday said “staffing challenges have not yet been resolved” The Age has been told the centre will remain closed on March 5 Another Genius worker said through tears that the centre which was running at 40 per cent occupancy was temporarily closing because staff were about 11 days past their scheduled pay date Taylors Lakes parent Samantha – who declined to give her last name for privacy reasons – said she had removed two children Samantha said she believed the operators had no respect for parents or staff “It’s down to those staff members that were still coming into work and not getting paid,” she said “It’s disgusting that the company is allowed to get away with it They are not paying rent or being able to put food on their table or get fuel The government definitely needs to step in and show us that they are invested said she did not know day to day whether she would be able to go to work without childcare accused Genius of flagrantly breaching its duties as an employer “The latest example of educator walk-outs at Taylors Lakes in Victoria follows earlier examples at Dural in NSW and also in the ACT where educators have refused to put up with Genius’ nonsense,” she said Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn said long daycare was a matter for the federal government and the independent regulator Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education Anne Aly said state and territory regulators were responsible for investigating serious incidents and took immediate action if they had any concerns about child safety Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here One said the chain was now \\u201Ccrumbling\\u201D under pressure from angry parents Parents using the Genius Childcare centre at Taylors Lakes in Melbourne\\u2019s north-west said they were unable to go to work after it abruptly closed on Thursday \\u2013 leaving them with no one to look after their children \\u2013 when staff refused to work The shutdowns come as companies controlled by Genius owner Darren Michael Misquitta are pursued through the courts or the corporate insolvency process by creditors \\u2013 including the Tax Office and Victoria\\u2019s State Revenue Office \\u2013 with claims worth at least $12.8 million \\u201CIt is my view that the director breached his obligations \\u2026 by allowing the company to trade while insolvent,\\u201D Vartelas wrote in a report to creditors that has also been lodged with corporate regulator the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) \\u201CMy investigations \\u2026 are currently ongoing.\\u201D nor has Misquitta \\u2013 who is believed to be overseas \\u2013 responded to attempts to seek comment One Genius employee said years of hard work by staff were \\u201Cjust crumbling in front of our eyes\\u201D \\u201CWe\\u2019re trying to support the centres in every area that we can but we\\u2019re just not given the tools to succeed,\\u201D they said \\u201CWe\\u2019re getting abused by families about 34 families with children enrolled at the Taylors Lakes centre were told via an email \\u2013 seen by The Age \\u2013 that they did not have childcare the next day due to \\u201Cunexpected staffing challenges\\u201D \\u201CPlease know that this decision was not made lightly as we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all children and staff,\\u201D it read said \\u201Cstaffing challenges have not yet been resolved\\u201D Taylors Lakes parent Samantha \\u2013 who declined to give her last name for privacy reasons \\u2013 said she had removed two children \\u201CGenius still owes me funds,\\u201D she said \\u201CIt\\u2019s down to those staff members that were still coming into work and not getting paid,\\u201D she said \\u201CIt\\u2019s disgusting that the company is allowed to get away with it \\u201CThe latest example of educator walk-outs at Taylors Lakes in Victoria follows earlier examples at Dural in NSW and also in the ACT where educators have refused to put up with Genius\\u2019 nonsense,\\u201D she said Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens as well as large scale urban renewal precincts.  Explore our interactive project map and see where our projects are located We create vibrant places to live and work across Victoria through diverse and strategic property development and urban renewal projects Our approach combines extensive development project management and urban renewal experience with strong relationships across government and industry technical capability and commercial thinking.With an emphasis on environmental sustainability our goal is to create vibrant places that enrich the local area – with diverse and affordable homes Join our team of experienced industry professionals and develop your capability in a diverse and collaborative workplace.    Families at a new housing estate in Melbourne’s west can now enjoy a new park featuring a playground Messara Park has been delivered by Development Victoria as part of the Taylors Quarter residential estate Development Victoria engaged Melbourne-based landscaping company Naturform to construct the new park with works completed in late September 2022 has been designed in consultation with the local community and Brimbank City Council and will become a fantastic meeting point for residents and visitors to the estate Sustainability is a big feature of the park with five wind turbines installed that will generate electricity to assist with powering the park’s interactive lighting Messara Park has been designed to provide stormwater capture and re-use within this new neighbourhood through the provision of both above and below ground water storage The storage basin has been blended into the landscape while also offering a space for informal sports Taylors Quarter was the last major land release in Taylors Lakes and is located close to transport The Taylors Quarter estate is also in close proximity to the Watergardens Shopping Centre Watergardens Railway Station and Taylors Creek Reserve Development Victoria respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Victoria We recognise their continuing cultural heritage and connection to land Yinga Biik Birranga-ga (Sing land and Country) Connect with us to stay up to date on the latest developments The stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Caroline Springs has sparked calls for stronger action on early intervention of knife crime a student from Springside West Secondary College was rushed to hospital after being stabbed during an altercation accessed the school grounds and sought the teen out before fleeing in a black Honda sedan A Victoria Police spokesperson said public safety remained a key priority and that efforts would focus on cracking down on knife crime “We completely understand the concern felt within the community when knife crime occurs in public places,” the spokesperson said “That’s why we have boosted both vehicle and foot patrols in the Fraser Rise area with officers from the public order response team and transit safety division providing ongoing support.” we have a number of proactive operations coming up in the Brimbank and Melton area to target those in the community who think carrying a weapon is acceptable.” Les Twentyman Foundation general manager of programs Chris Lacey said this was not the right approach to the issue “You cannot police your way out of this and having police officers knocking on the door of kids who are seen as ‘at risk’ of offending is not a solution,” he said “If we take the stick approach and throw kids behind bars that will lead to institutionalisation and career criminals who will only become more dangerous to society intensive and positive early intervention programs aimed at ensuring that kids do not make the decision to pick a knife or a machete up in the first place.” The charity runs an early intervention program at Taylors Lakes Secondary College something that Mr Lacey believes provides youths with crucial access to help “When a child is starting to rebel and make poor decisions … it is incredibly difficult for parents and teachers and teachers to effectively intervene,” he said “That’s why providing effective support through schools is so important with the benefit of a youth worker to build trust and … bring in other support services.” Mr Lacey said this can come in a variety of forms but that the bottom line is getting to the root cause of the problem before it is too late “Whether that be in the form of mental health or simply involving the child in positive activities and mentoring – the youth worker is there to support both the child and the family.” The organisation was driven by the words of their late founder ‘let’s keep kids out of courtrooms and in classrooms’,” said Mr Lacey bar akin to a boat anchors new suburb recordAlesha Capone The stunning glass staircase (inset) at 11 Fitzgerald Court A glam Taylors Lakes mansion with a nightclub-esque glass staircase and bar designed to resemble a ship has sailed to a new suburb price record by selling for $2.5m The house at 11 Fitzgerald Court cruised $620,000 above Taylors Lakes’ previous $1.88m residential price record The new record-setter’s highlights include a tennis court RELATED: Affordable suburbs within 20km of Melbourne that you’ll want to live in Dale Morris: Former Western Bulldogs footballer scores speedy sale of Taylors Lakes family pad Taylors Lakes home soars above reserve as Albert Park beauty sells for $9.9m YPA Caroline Springs agent Andrew Migliorisi said the a local family purchased the house in a private sale Mr Migliorisi the home’s bar with beer on tap a sink and four minibar fridges was located beneath the curving glass staircase “When you’re walking down you definitely get that nightclub feel,” Mr Migliorisi said The home’s owner said the curved bar and kitchen bench were designed to resemble a ship One of her children held a wedding reception at the property attended by 150 people The indoor pool with solar and gas heating The owner said the house was ideal for entertaining with features including a theatre room including a projector screen and in-built speakers The main bedroom boasts a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with spa bath The kitchen bench was also designed to look like a ship Mr Migliorisi said Fitzgerald Court was home a friendly group of residents who hosted a street party every Christmas He said the house’s new owners were attracted by the neighbourhood’s sense of community as well as the home itself “The buyers spoke to 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A Taylors Lakes family are planning to ride Melbourne’s market woes to a vaunted eastern suburbs address after their auction soared $125,000 above expectations Sean Kim said he was “extremely happy” with the $1.355m sale of his 7 Lyell Place home his partner Rebekah Park and their son William a chance to jump a few rungs on the property ladder Melbourne home values are moving heavily out of synch RELATED: Keilor 82-year-old musing about a Porsche after making $110k in 10 minutes Real Estate auction blog: Livestreams and rolling updates from the auction market Taylors Lakes mansion featuring bar akin to a boat anchors new suburb record PropTrack’s latest data showing most Melbourne suburbs are still ahead compared to last year but while the median price in Taylors Lakes is currently 9.9 per cent up from a year ago suburbs such as Box Hill and Mulgrave are only up 5.7 per cent and 6.9 per cent respectively for the past 12 months “People who do well in this sort of market can win on both sides “We are thinking of moving to the eastern side of Melbourne So I can potentially buy in a more desirable and (formerly) more expensive suburb.” Taylors Lakes family Sean Kim and Rebekah Park The family plan to wait and see what the numbers say about their next suburb but in the shorter term they were planning to celebrate with dinner out on Saturday night Mr Kim said he had been half nervous and half excited leading into the auction we had people lined up outside our house with 35 families (more than 100 people) coming through,” Mr Kim said “I’d never seen that before and even the agent was quite shocked which appealed to a wide array of family buyers Main Road real estate director and co-founder Anthony Orellana said four bidders making offers as high as $100,000 above their peers showed just how far families in the area would go for a fully renovated house “It’s pretty special what they have done with the home there’s a lot of thought and love there,” Mr Orellana said He added that Mr Kim was likely on to something with quality homes in Taylors Lakes having weathered rising interest rates and the current market correction well so far A light and bright decor was also part of the home’s charm With he and his business partner of two years both having grown up in St Albans commission houses he added it wasn’t just the west’s homes that were doing well “A lot of buyers are adamant that it’s undervalued,” he said because people from the west’s homes are holding their worth more than in the east.” schools and even Overnewton Castle had all added to the appeal With the 2023 season just around the corner EDFL Media will be previewing each club heading into Round One we chat to Taylors Lakes coach Steve Burns who provides some insights on their 2023 campaign Coach: Steve Burns (returning after coaching remainder of 2022) and getting some belief into the group due to the lack of success over past years It’s not an easy area to fix but the young group we have responded remarkably well to everything we have thrown at them "We feel we have addressed all of these areas on the training track and we need to see how this translates against real opposition." "We have tried really hard to address the list we were given and feel we have put in place a list capable of being competitive every week we would – like all clubs – love another one or two talls We have been lucky to get some returning players who will add greatly our list and depth in Trent Forbes "Some of our new recruits are Raaf Rachrache and Sammy Kosmak who should all make us better most of the guys we have bought in have played at a higher level and present themselves well culturally which we believe is important as well and Tomi Ibarra have had huge pre seasons and will continue to improve at this level." we are looking for improvement and growth from the majority of our list we haven’t set expectations on the group as such but finals is the obvious goal in what is going to be a very even competition Any side on any given week could beat each other so being prepared having depth and availability of better players will all play a big part in where we finish." "The main goal for this group is to start winning games of football and learning to win close games together and for the club it is about regaining respect in the competition and continually looking to improve our standing in the EDFL The committee have worked extremely hard to get the club profitable again and we have added people into the club in sponsorship and some supporters getting back involved in assisting us – we will continue to evolve." Chevy Clements (St Albans) & Aaron Vendramini (Westmeadows) Joel Sposato (Hillside Superules) & Jamie Bursic (Western Saints) Steve Burns is back at the Den with a full pre-season under his belt with a playing group that boasts a lot of familiar and formidable faces in the EDFL community and Aaron Vendramini are among these recruits as Burns aims to push Taylors Lakes up the ladder in the Strathmore Community Bank Division Two competition following five wins in 2022 Rachrache is coming off a 29-goal season with Roxburgh Park and will provide a strong option ahead of the footy while Toa adds a versatile big body to the mix With plenty of recruits and returning players it will be an interesting watch with Taylors Lakes who'll have an immediate test against Oak Park at Lionheart Reserve Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating after a man was shot in Taylors Lakes on Friday Emergency services were called to reports of an injured man on Melton Highway about 7.45pm A 37-year-old Taylors Lakes man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined however investigators believe that the incident is not related to any other recent firearms incidents has CCTV/dash cam footage or with information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link Homicide detectives are investigating after a teenage boy was killed and two others were injured when they were deliberately hit by a car in Melbourne’s north-west on Monday night Police said a group of teens were crossing Chichester Drive in Taylors Lakes when it’s believed they were deliberately struck by a vehicle at about 6.55pm on Monday A teenager has died after being found injured on a street in Taylors Lakes.Credit: Nine A 16-year-old Keilor Downs boy was treated by paramedics but died at the scene Police said he was one of three teenagers who were struck by a car A 16-year-old from Melton and a 15-year-old from Keilor Downs were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries “Police are working to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and the investigation is ongoing,” a Victoria Police statement said Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. 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Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter Homicide detectives are investigating after a teenage boy was killed and two others were injured when they were deliberately hit by a car in Melbourne\\u2019s north-west on Monday night Police said a group of teens were crossing Chichester Drive in Taylors Lakes when it\\u2019s believed they were deliberately struck by a vehicle at about 6.55pm on Monday \\u201CPolice are working to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and the investigation is ongoing,\\u201D a Victoria Police statement said dashcam footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Taylors Lakes’ Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season has received a massive boost with the signing of current test player The Lions announced on Thursday night that Sri Lankan Oshada Fernando was joining the club for the upcoming season “Oshada is a top order batsman who has played 19 tests for his country including the recent test series against Pakistan,” the club’s announcement said “Oshada has also represented his country in eight ODI’s and seven T20s He will proudly wear the number 80 for TLCC “A big welcome to Oshada and his family wife Saduni and children Okindu and Inudi to the Taylors Lakes Cricket Club we are extremely excited to have you on board.” As well as playing Fernando will be an assistant coaching helping with batting technique and is expected to be an important cog in the club’s on field development meaning he will be available for round one Two grass fires in Melbourne's north-west have been brought under control after residents of Taylors Lakes were told to leave their nearby homes As temperatures peaked at 36.7 degrees in Melbourne Fire Services Victoria were called to a car fire in a paddock at Rowlandson Place in Taylors Lakes just before 3.30pm on Monday An air-crane drops water to assist firefighters as they battle a grass fire in Taylors Lakes on Monday.Credit: Luis Ascui The fire quickly turned into a fast-moving grass fire that spread from Calder Park in a south-westerly direction towards homes in Taylors Lakes A watch and act warning was issued for nearby suburbs but has since been downgraded to advice level Nearby residents were warned to move two streets back from the grass fire.Credit: Luis Ascui About 70 firefighters with 10 appliances worked to stop the fire from reaching homes before it was brought under control after 5pm firefighters were called to a home on Rowell Place in Taylors Lakes following reports a grass fire was approaching back fences Residents in nearby streets to both blazes were urged to leave their homes and walk at least two streets back from the fire The grassfire burned at the side of the Calder Freeway on Monday.Credit: Luis Ascui Firefighters are also responded to several other small grass and bushfires across the state on Monday an out-of-control bushfire near Lucindale in South Australia is sending smoke across the Victorian border which is affecting the Wimmera and south-west Victoria Emergency Management Victoria issued an air quality warning for these areas with those sensitive to smoke advised to stay indoors Monday was the hottest day since January 31 when the temperature peaked at 42.9 degrees The Country Fire Authority declared Monday a day of total fire ban for the Mallee Wimmera and Northern Country districts and issued a "severe" fire danger rating Premier Daniel Andrews urged Victorians to stay abreast of fire updates no matter where they were in the state "Get advice about what's happening in the community you are travelling to," he said "Knowing what's going on is critical You can't make good decisions if you don't have the very best and latest state information." Victoria has recorded more than 3500 fires Our Morning Edition newsletter is a curated guide to the most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here Two grass fires in Melbourne's north-west have been brought under control after residents of Taylors Lakes were told to leave their nearby homes Wimmera and Northern Country districts and issued a \\\"severe\\\" fire danger rating \\\"Get advice about what's happening in the community you are travelling to,\\\" he said You can't make good decisions if you don't have the very best and latest state information.\\\" Our Morning Edition newsletter is a curated guide to the most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up\\u00A0here Things could have gone belly up for Taylors Lakes after Sam Tankard departed as coach during the 2019 pre-season but new coach Charles Cuzzupi quickly re-established some stability Four victories were enough to avoid relegation by season's end with the Lions showing plenty of heart in close wins over Hillside and Roxburgh Park losing all eight contests against last year's finalists by an average margin of 11 goals Jack Twomey (Therry Penola) & Josh Zakhour (Northern Saints) Lachie Tanner & Nick English (all Waverley Blues) James Vistarini & Nick Franzi (all Woodend-Hesket) Jason Cuschieri & James Todoroski (both Keilor Park) & Evan Giannoukas (East Keilor) Taylors Lakes may be one of Division 1's big improvers in Season 2020 much in the same way Westmeadows was in 2019 Lakes has added some quality experience in EDFL Team of the Decade sharpshooter Patrick Rose and ex-Brisbane Lion Scott Harding and with coach Charles Cuzzupi now in a far more settled position than he was when he replaced Sam Tankard halfway through the 2019 pre-season the Lions are primed to climb the ladder in 2020 The new-look forward combo of Rose and Rhys Deacon with Jake Hobbs and James McGrath playing key support roles will be sure to give opposition back lines plenty of headaches and if Lakes can get a clear run at it then the top four should be well within its sights ON Wednesday night Taylors Lakes’ women travelled to Avondale Heights to form a new-look EDFL Women’s team Taylors Lakes originally didn’t have enough numbers to fill a side saw this as an opportunity to grow her side at Canning Reserve “We thought we’d just help our mates in the EDFL and give their girls the opportunity to keep playing,” Francis told essendondfl.com.au “We thought it was the best opportunity for them and us to field the team.” Francis says there are about 15 Avondale Heights players who have combined with the five Taylors Lakes players One player in particular was Francis’ motivation to get an EDFL Women’s side up and running at Canning Reserve Rita Ceravolo (pictured) played Auskick at Avondale Heights and has stayed at the club ever since Francis says she is coming up to her 100th game and wanted to keep her at the club to experience that achievement As far as the achievement of making finals Francis says that’d simply a bonus for her side “There’s a lot of clubs that have been playing for a couple of years that are set up and are really on their way we’re just going to take it one game at a time and just build on that and hopefully get success in a couple of years’ time “If anything happens this year and we get into finals then it’s a bonus.” Francis says that the combined side has given the Avondale Heights women a new experience that will change their role at the club “It’s given that opportunity for our girls to get motivated and feel part of the club not just helpers and volunteering,” she said “They’re actually going to be on the ground and pulling on the big white V.” If you would like to join the Avondale Heights/Taylors Lakes EDFL Women’s side please contact Avondale Heights Women’s Co-Ordinator A heartbroken ex-girlfriend is 'disgusted' after her first love was mowed down and killed in a hit-and-run by a group she believes to be members of a rival gang Elijah Agua, 16, was killed after being hit by a car while crossing Chichester Drive at Taylors Lakes, in Melbourne's northwest, just before 7pm on Monday. Two other boys, aged 15 and 16-years-old, were also struck by the vehicle and taken to the Royal Childrens Hospital in a stable condition with chest injuries.  A homicide investigation has been launched with police believing the teens were deliberately run down in a stolen white Mitsubishi Pajero.  Elijah's ex, Isabelle Emeni, described the death of her first love as 'heartbreaking', saying she's been left 'very angry, it made me feel disgusted'. In a video posted to TikTok in the early hours of Wednesday, Isabelle said she had 'never cried so much and had such an empty soul'. She previously posted a compilation video of moments from the former couple's relationship with the title 'Forever your world Habib' ('beloved one' in Arabic).     Despite the pair having gone their separate ways, Isabelle had nothing but kind words to describe her ex. 'He had a good heart, he always showed love, he always showed respect, always showed loyalty to the ones he actually loved,' she told 9News. She suspects the incident was sparked by conflict between rival gangs in the area and called for a stop to the needless violence. 'It just gets to the point where enough is enough and it needs to stop,' Isabelle said. Nearby residents came to the teenager's aid where they found Elijah in a 'bad state' while the other two teens were still in the mood for a fight. Residents saw machetes and other weapons strewn across the scene, reported 9News.   One resident described the 'heart-wrenching' moment when she held Elijah's head straight while another man performed CPR in an attempt to save his life.  An argument is believed to have broken out between two groups of boys just prior to the hit-and-run in a nearby park where a machete was later recovered by police. Homicide detectives and the Major Collision Investigation Unit are taking the lead on investigations as enquiries begin into the possibility of the crash being deliberate. 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Ex-girlfriend's heartbreaking message after 16-year-old boy killedCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} IMPROVEMENT is on everyone’s mind at Lionheart Reserve The Lions dramatically fell away from the Essendon Ford Division 1 pack after going down to West Coburg in the 2014 Preliminary Final They combined for only 10 wins in the following two seasons but managed to bounce back with a solid 8-8 campaign last year that included wins over finalists Airport West and Tullamarine If Taylors Lakes would have been able to reverse their fortunes in winnable games against East Keilor and Westmeadows down the stretch Coach Sam Tankard is quick to cite their steady improvement in wins over the last three seasons and knows that continuing that trend this year could “We put ourselves in a position to make finals and unfortunately we got injuries at the wrong time so it was a bit disappointing,” he told essendondfl.com.au “We missed out on percentage – but I thought it was a good improvement “We’ve improved every year and we’re hopefully looking to do the same again this year.” It’s a new-look forward line and some added depth in the midfield that has been addressed over the summer Rhys Deacon and Sam Kennedy all looking to add some potency to the Lions’ attack all capable of kicking 30 or 40 goals each,” Tankard said but we’d be hoping to pinch that fourth spot “I think we’re able to beat anyone on our day “It just seems like that sort of comp this year.” Taylors Lakes’ three-year finals absence may be the result of refusing to break the bank and for the time being the Lions don’t plan on pushing the $200,000 limit this year So Tankard is instead keen to introduce some fresh blood into his senior line-up and increase the overall experience of the group so you try and work with what you’ve got,” he explained “We’re playing a lot of kids (and) trying to get more games into them “Chris Vulic is one (youngster) we’re pretty excited about that will play seniors all year “We need to get our improvement from some of those guys that have got 20 to 30 senior games into them “If all of those guys can elevate a little bit I think that’s what can take us to the finals.” Good Friday at Hillside is our first opportunity to get a look at Taylors Lakes at the end of the month Nathan Kennedy (East Keilor) & Fletcher Smith (Airport West)