It is understood a man was running around Hodgson Reserve when he exposed himself about 3pm on Saturday The boy was not physically injured during the incident Police were told the man fled the scene towards Janet Street Detectives have released CCTV footage and images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries early 20’s with a thin build and brown hair Anyone who recognises the man, witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Templestowe’s signature River Peel sculpture has been relocated and landscaping works complete at the home of Manningham’s most recognisable landmark surrounding the sculpture includes mulch and similar plants to those which surrounded the sculpture in its original location New lights have been installed on the ground around the River Peel to shine a light on the unique and colourful public artwork so it can be experienced even once the sun goes down the piece – created by artists Michael Bellemo and Catriona Macleod - has long evoked the image of the Yarra River curves paying homage to the history of orchards in the Doncaster and Templestowe areas For some 20 years the iconic River Peel had been a permanent fixture at the heart of the Fitzsimons Lane and Porter Street roundabout until it was moved in 2021 to prepare to convert the roundabout to traffic lights We worked closely with River Peel artists Mr Bellemo and Ms Macleod Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) and Wurundjeri as the Registered Aboriginal Party in finalising the relocation site for River Peel The move ensures the sculpture continues to be a gateway piece to Manningham on Fitzsimons Lane The owners of those homes probably don’t have a pressing need to head into the CBD, although the North East Link, due to open in 2027, will improve the journey along the Eastern Freeway with Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. Most of life’s necessities are already on the doorstep, from shopping centres (Westfield Doncaster is just across the border) to parks and schools such as Templestowe College, which has become a hot ticket for parents interested in its progressive educational policies. The school was named The Age’s 2022 Schools that Excel winner for government schools in Melbourne’s east. In distressing news, it is now necessary to queue for your morning caffe latte at the new wave of cafes in the Anderson Street village shopping centre. “My favourite cafe is often four or five people deep waiting for their takeaway order,” says Jellis Craig agent Tony Tuccitto. Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines. For Tuccitto, the beauty of Templestowe lies in its natural riches, which appeal greatly to Chinese buyers and a new Persian demographic. “You can still see kangaroos,” he says. “It’s got that great Warrandyte feel only closer to the city. It’s treed, it feels quite rural in parts except you’re actually close to everything you need.” One of Melbourne’s top spots for yum cha, Golden Dragon Palace on Manningham Road in Templestowe Lower is a whirlwind of trolleys bearing steamer baskets of top-notch dim sum amid an extravagance of chinoiserie – and if you’re lucky, a pianist will be rostered on to tinkle the baby grand’s ivories while you dine. Over in the Anderson Street village, Carlucci’s has been floating Tempie’s Italian boat for decades with a lengthy menu of salumi, pizza and pasta. Take a stroll or cycle around Westerfolds Park. With 123 hectares of hilly natural parkland nestled next to the Yarra River it’s easy to find a picnic spot to call your own, while the Main Yarra Trail will whisk you all the way into the city if you let it. Wombat Bend Park has a great adventure playground that will ping on the algorithms of kids of all ages, while an arts fix is just across the border at Bulleen’s Heide gallery. North Melbourne: Is a pub renaissance bringing in ‘a new crowd’ to this city-fringe ‘burb? Surrey Hills: A proud member of the over-$2 million median house price club Prahran: Where Melburnians move for an ‘inner-city vibe’ 3 Baths2 ParkingView listing Nestled among an acre of beautifully tended grounds, this gated family sanctuary has a showpiece swimming pool and tennis court along with multiple formal and informal outdoor relaxing spaces. Interiors include a rumpus room, sauna and a gastronomically inspiring kitchen. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Charalambos in Templestowe, marked the feast day of its patron saint with a series of well-attended celebrations, culminating in a festive Divine Liturgy on Sunday. Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne presided over the service, leading the congregation in honouring Saint Charalambos, the Asia Minor-born hieromartyr. The previous evening, the Great Vespers service took place, also officiated by Bishop Kyriakos, with the participation of local clergy. Among the attendees at the Vespers were Greece’s Consul General in Melbourne, Dimitra Georgatzoglou, Manningham City Councillor Jim Grivas, and Federation of Elderly Greeks President Yiannis Kostoulias, among other community figures. Saint Charalambos, originally from Magnesia in Asia Minor, lived between 89 and 202 AD. He was a priest known for his unwavering faith, which led to his persecution under Roman Emperor Septimius Severus. Arrested by the governor of Magnesia, Lucian, during the Christian persecutions around 198 AD, he endured brutal torture before being beheaded at the age of 113, possibly in Antioch of Maeander. The Orthodox Church honours his memory on February 10, bestowing upon him the title of Hieromartyr. Also commemorated on this day are Saints Porphyrios and Baptos, two soldiers ordered to torture him, who, moved by his steadfast faith, converted to Christianity. Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe Police raided two properties in Melbourne on Thursday as part of an investigation into the CFMEU and corruption in the building industry Australian Federal Police executed search warrants at a business address on Arthurton Road in Northcote and a five-bedroom home on Lynwood Parade in Templestowe Lower in what is understood to be an investigation into large financial transactions SaveLog in or to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Read MoreCFMEU Crime Construction Executive EducationPowered byLatest In WorkplaceFetching latest articles Nestled amongst idyllic greenery and landmark homes is Serpells Place perched high on the hill with sweeping views moment from Templestowe village Residents of Serpells Place are just a short walk from Templestowe Village fitness facilities and handy services. the open-plan living area is a haven for unwinding entertaining or spending time with loved ones John Patrick Landscape Architects has designed tranquil garden retreats in the form of ground floor courtyards and spacious terraces. Inspired by the natural beauty of Templestowe these gardens offer a perfect entertainment space Estimated completion date for Serpells Place Apartments is December 2023 View the privacy policy We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page It's set to be a historic year for the Bulleen Templestowe Football Club as they begin life in the Eastern Football Netball League The Bullants will compete in Division 4 of the EFNL this season after coming across from the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) a league where they won six senior premierships and reached its top flight in the late 1980s Last season saw them finish at the bottom of the VAFA’s fifth tier (Division 2) securing four wins plus a draw along the way Its senior men’s side has been led by club stalwart Andrew Verga since 2023 while Greg Chivers is currently the club’s president Verga says its move to the East has brought a buzz and a renewed sense of enthusiasm across the entire club It gives us an opportunity to rebrand and have a look at ourselves in a different competition,” Verga said “Gives us an opportunity to strengthen our ties with our junior club as well and we thank the EFNL for giving us this opportunity.” The move to the EFNL has seen Bulleen Templestowe juniors return to the club including Balwyn premiership duo Jake and Josh Sticca Forward Tom Davis also comes across from Balwyn while Matthew Jessup returns to the club having last played for their 2022 Under 19 premiership side we’ve managed to keep it together through our under 19 program “To be able to put some experienced and high calibre players around those guys it’ll only make them better going forward.” Majority of the group is made up of that U19 Premiership side from three years ago with most of them signing on heading into the season it’s a fully inclusive club where we encourage guys to be themselves we have a pretty holistic approach about our footy club we’re all learning and we’re all learning together.” There’s plenty of talent amongst the group too including 2024 leading goalkicker Corey Shiels “We’re just built (on the fact) that it’s 22 players down the field and a whole club mentality.” With the entire Bulleen Templestowe Football Club set to head into the unknown Verga says that the side will look to have high standards and be competitive “And if we compete hard and if we do the right things by each other then we’ll be competitive and give ourselves the best shot “We just want to do the right things and I think the scoreboard will take care of itself.” The Bullants will kick start life in the EFNL with a matchup against relegated side Warrandyte on their home deck of Ted Ajani Reserve “We’re just looking to give it our best shot But the whole club has got a real buzz about it from supporters to players.” Match Footage EFNL Board Staff Junior Committee Senior Clubs Junior Clubs Safeguarding Children & Young People Annual Reports (VIEW MAP) Email: enquiries@efnl.org.au Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Bulleen’s new soccer facilities have opened to the public with the new sports precinct ensuring local players can continue to thrive while North East Link is built The new sport precinct on Templestowe Road features three soccer fields including one synthetic pitch a pavilion with facilities for all ages and genders and pedestrian and cycling connections to the Yarra River it takes its title from an owl species found in the Yarra River corridor The new sports pavilion has been named Balit-muk-muk Pavilion which is the Wurundjeri Indigenous language translation of Powerful Owl while the synthetic field has been named Dino Negri Field after a prominent community member and the natural turf fields are named Balayung Field and Waa Field after the Indigenous language translations for Bat and Crow respectively The project was delivered by North East Link and Development Victoria while Manningham Council will manage the use of the new facilities To keep local sports clubs thriving during construction 19 sports grounds have been upgraded with improved playing surfaces field lights and six brand-new accessible pavilions that include female change rooms This includes new and upgraded facilities at Ford Park The opening of the new soccer facilities comes as a huge amount of work is underway across Melbourne’s north east Two massive tunnel boring machines are nearly ready to start tunnelling and worksites are being set up along the Eastern Freeway and M80 Ring Road getting ready to upgrade the freeways to connect with the North East Link tunnels The community is invited to help celebrate the opening of Powerful Owl Park on Sunday 11 August between 10am-1pm at 37 Templestowe Road Bulleen There will be a chance to tour the new facility Stay updated about the North East Link Program with the key announcements and milestones Bulleen’s new soccer facilities are now complete with three new pitches and a new pavilion The new sport precinct provides facilities for all ages and genders and ample spectating areas for all three fields Bulleen residents and hundreds of local soccer players can now make use of the new facilities Powerful Owl Park at 27-59 Templestowe Road caters to a range of competitive games with exciting new features such as enclosed player benches to provide protection from weather and modern sports field lighting to allow for use in the evening And it’s not just for soccer players Powerful Owl Park also features walking paths to the Yarra River and barbecue facilities for the whole community to enjoy Powerful Owl Park is named after a large owl species found in the Yarra River corridor The new pavilion is called Balit-mukmuk Pavilion after the Wurundjeri translation of Powerful Owl The synthetic pitch is now the Dino Negri Field after a prominent community member with ties to the site of the new facility Balayung Field and Waa Field are the Wurundjeri names of the 2 natural turf pitches meaning “bat” and “crow" respectively It’s hard not to notice the vast quantities of new native plants and trees including Golden Wattle has been protected and remains in place near the Balit-Muk- Muk Pavilion The soccer facilities also include a new 176-space car park with an upgraded intersection at Rosemont Drive and Templestowe Road providing improved safety when entering and exiting the precinct by car A new pedestrian crossing and footpath on Templestowe Road will improve access to the facility by foot Powerful Owl Park has been delivered in addition to a $68 million investment by North East Link Program to keep local sports clubs thriving during construction Come join us as we celebrate the completion of Powerful Owl Park Bring along your soccer ball and enjoy the range of fun Development Victoria worked in conjunction with North East Link to manage the delivery of Powerful Owl Park. Construction was undertaken by 2Construct and with works complete, the facilities will now be managed by Manningham Council VAFA The excitement continues as we delve into the second half of the Division 2 Men’s season The Bye round presented an opportunity for teams to recharge the batteries and pull together a game plan with finals on the horizon solidifying their status as the most formidable team this season and are yet to drop a game They extended their winning streak by defeating Hawthorn by 17 points marking their second victory over the Hawks this season Hawthorn to their credit led the charge right through the first half putting the pressure on the visiting side Although the Hawks held an 8-point lead at the main break the Nobs staged a late comeback to charge home to the finish line Brunswick switched up a gear and started playing a more aggressive style of football to retain possession and convert on the scoreboard but were unable to convert on the scoreboard Angus Coverdale was the player of the match booting 6 goals to take Brunswick to the top Hawthorn’s Justin Raiti kicked 3 goals and William Meehan supported him kicking 2 goals We are getting a few crucial players back for the next week Brunswick is an excellent side in the competition and it will be hard for every team to defeat them.” The Bye round has stunted the momentum of a fiery St Mary’s Salesian outfit with Elsternwick putting an end to the Saints three-match winning streak with a 42-point victory The Wickers defeated the underdogs St Mary’s for the second time this season The match at Elsternwick Park got off to a slow start as defenders from both teams were excellent at stopping the attack Elsternwick turned on the jets in the second quarter to score 5.4 with the ever-reliable Spencer Hankin leading the charge while the Saints registered just 3 behinds Things went from bad to worse for the Saints in the second half with inaccuracy plaguing their ability to get themselves back in the game They scored 1.15 after the main break; a total number of scoring shots that could well have produced a very different outcome than the final score of 72-30 while Dylan Jones finished with 2 and Paul Sanderson was deemed best afield Ben Tricarico and Joel Mattiske stood out in an uphill battle and be accurate while kicking the goals.” “The first quarter was very high pressure We spoke about maintaining the pressure around the contest and moving forward quickly at every opportunity Whitefriars are back with a bang after the break defeating Aquinas 121-58 at Whitefriars College Oval The hosts trailed by 11 points in the first quarter the Friars clawed their way back to hold a 7-point advantage at the half This marginal buffer turned into a full-blown safety net after the Friars produced a mammoth 7.5 goal premiership quarter Aquinas were slipping away and could not hold on as the Whitefriars ran away with a 63-point victory which helped the Friars gain considerable momentum Aquinas captain Michael Di Donato booted 3 goals and was one of six individual goal scorers Friars coach Luc Matthews expressed his happiness after the game so we had to absorb them and their pressure and then get the game on our terms.” South Melbourne Districts secured a convincing 76-39 win over MHSOB marking MHSOB’s second loss to South Melbourne this season South Melbourne began the game impressively establishing a commanding 24-point lead in the first quarter setting the stage for what appeared to be a one-sided match MHSOB players rallied in the second quarter to stage a resurgence which ultimately cost them the final result South Melbourne’s Jesse Andrew kicked 4 goals for his team Cleve Westley and Nick McKinnon led from the front for the Unicorns Bulleen Templestowe emerged victorious for the third time this season defeating a strong Wattle Park outfit in tightly contested matchup The final margin of 11 points was not indicative of the dominance the Bullants asserted over the duration of the game right from the outset The game kicked off with a goal from Lachlan Sticca of Bulleen Templestowe The Animals attempted to gain momentum in the final quarter but fell short by a few points which made it difficult for players to attack the footy and hit the scoreboard Lachlan Sticca and Bullants vice-captain Corey Shiels slotted 2 majors each for the victors while Baxter Newbegin scored 3 goals to further Wattle Park’s agenda The tenth round will be a must-watch as the teams are eager to climb the points table Brunswick will face South Melbourne Districts which is also said to be a must-watch game Whitefriars will indeed look to maintain their winning momentum against Bulleen Templestowe St Mary’s Salesian will play against MHSOB at Ferndale Park Aquinas will host Hawthorn at Aquinas College and Wattle Park will look to make a comeback against Elsternwick Another intriguing weekend of William Buck Premier Women’s action unfolded in Round 4 headlined by a top-four clash between Old Geelong and Old Scotch Prahran’s continued efforts to ‘tread water’ amidst an early-season injury crisis A largely competitive 16.18 (114) to 9.8 (62) loss Round 4 of the Division 4 Women’s competition saw Beaumaris and Westbourne each go a game clear of the rest of the pack on the ladder The VAFA acknowledge the traditional owners of country Templestowe’s very own “Buckingham Palace” is tipped to break the suburb’s residential price record The six-bedroom French provincial mansion ‘Maison Bénie’ at 4 Bosc Court has a $12.7-$13.9m price tag could surpass the area’s previous benchmark by more than $5m The current record-holder is the five-bedroom house at 7 Edwin Rd RELATED: Prominent Melbourne family’s leafy home could sell for $17m Actor Bernard Curry scores auction-eve win Proposed Melbourne ship home with rooftop spa, bar sells Property records show it was purchased in December 2018 for $2.8m Nicholas Day Architects was appointed to design and construct the new home which took about three years to build and has only recently been completed The solar-heated infinity pool and eight-person jacuzzi Jellis Craig Boroondara senior sales consultant Mark Salvati said the house sat on one of the highest points there was in Templestowe He added that it had a “timeless facade” and a classical design with bespoke fixtures and fittings throughout tiling and light pendants,” Mr Salvati said Described in its listing as a house of “architectural decadence reminiscent of Buckingham Palace,” it offers Versailles European oak floors Carrara marble accents and French doors within the entire home The library and home office which has a fire place and custom joinery The home theatre with a mammoth projector screen There are six living zones; 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. the bowls community has made a substantial difference in helping supply the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) with life saving equipment Hosting the John Snell Triples Championship on Sunday 18 August Lilydale Bowls Club welcomed 30 teams from various clubs around the state social barefoot bowlers and community members for a day of fundraising Supporting the work of the Templestowe/Yarra Valley Auxiliary a dedicated group of women who use their craft skills to raise money for the Hospital on a regular basis Event organisers Greg and Sue Ingham said the widespread support of the event was incredible some from Traralgon and some from the other side of the city so it was really well supported,” Mr Ingham said “We were really well supported by the community and businesses with sponsorship and donations to raffles so people came and bowled on the green for barefoot bowls and in the wash up we probably raised although I’m still putting the figures together This is an increase on last year’s final figure of $14,000 Templestowe/Yarra Valley Auxiliary president Barb Nicoll said the funds will go directly towards the purchasing of an Intracranial Pressure Monitor valued at $30,000 “We are always looking for ways to fundraise Sue Ingham joined our Auxiliary two years ago and through the drive and enthusiasm of her family the bowling tournament to raise money for the RCH was born It has been an amazing success and continues to grow,” Ms Nicoll said Mr Ingham said as the organisers but also from a club perspective “what we’ve tried to do is bring the bowls community together” The triples championship invites mixed teams of three to compete for the title which was presented by Commonwealth silver medalist John Snell himself And while charity fundraisers are not new to Lilydale Bowls Club it brings many more players and clubs together for a good cause not all the prize money came back but a good proportion did,” Mr Ingham said “The local businesses were very generous with what they did The support for the raffles and things was amazing People putting their hands in their pockets on the day was probably beyond our expectations.” The competition winners were in first place Luke Lamont and Irene Attard (Footscray / Yarraville) and in fourth place Josh Sanders The Yarra Valley based auxiliary group is around one of 40 that supports the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation by raising money “Templestowe Auxiliary started 85 years ago with an orchardist from the area forming an Auxiliary to help sick kids by transporting fruit to the hospital Two years ago we changed our name to Templestowe/Yarra Valley as we wanted to hold onto our tradition but acknowledge where most of our members live,” Ms Nicoll said “We have flourished and now hold stalls selling our handmade goods to raise money “Over the 85 years we have raised in excess of $1.4 million which has purchased equipment and paid for research projects Every cent we earn goes directly to the hospital Our members pay for their materials and donate the items “We currently have 23 members and are growing recruiting many new members from Lilydale Marketplace where we hold a stall the second Friday of each month.” Templestowe/Yarra Valley Auxiliary has another special event a High Tea at Chirnside Country Club on 10 November starting at 1.30pm The John Snell Triples Championship is scheduled to return for 2025 Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Melbourne straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Melbourne without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Melbourne cafés and things to do in Templestowe with this area guide to the suburb While sleepy Templestowe doesn’t get the glory of its more well-known neighbours Eltham and Doncaster there’s a lot to love about this suburb Located 16km north-east of Melbourne’s CBD Templestowe has many sprawling nature parks to enjoy as well as great family-friendly cafés and restaurants Westerfolds Park holds a prominent position in Templestowe with 123 hectares of parkland by the Yarra River Another popular place to breathe in the fresh air by the Yarra River is Petty’s Orchard a 44-hectare apple orchard open to visitors says Templestowe’s parks and playgrounds are its stand-outs “People love the green areas like Westerfolds Park and Wombat Bend is wonderful for children and has an amazing playground,” she says Not the most well connected by public transport you’re limited to bus services as there aren’t any trains or trams The 281 bus runs from Templestowe to Deakin University in Burwood via Box Hill while the 905 service shuttles between the city and the Pines Shopping Centre There are also great walking tracks for those on foot such as the Main Yarra Trail which starts at Westerfolds and ends in Southbank 33kms later a bit hippy yet affluent Eltham is north of Templestowe Doncaster is to the south beyond Lower Templestowe Pack a picnic (or stock up on Down The Rabbit Hole’s bronuts) and enjoy the great outdoors in Westerfolds Park so it’s a great spot to nature watch Photograph: Supplied Down the Rabbit Hole (8/22 Newmans Road) has a good variety of meals on offer but make room for their colourful selection of bronuts You can pick up a pack of the assorted iced varieties to brighten your day and Nutella fans need to try the bronut topped with the nutty spread and stuffed with marshmallows As its name suggests, Power Plant Café (2-6 Swilk Street) is focused on vegan fare From a nourishing Power Plant Bowl featuring sautéed greens hemp avocado and smoky tempeh to the array of sweet treats this is a place vegos and vegans can take their mates and not hear complaints There’s a bit of a shortage of drinking holes in Templestowe but you can still enjoy a cold one or a glass of wine here The Templestowe Hotel (23 Parker Street) It has had a facelift many times over since with the most recent renos completed earlier in 2021 this is a decent spot to get a beer and a generous feed The Living Room (19 Anderson St) is open from 9am till 10pm the latter which includes an extensive wine and cocktail list With some drops from the nearby Yarra Valley and others from further afield walk all the way to Southbank – or just laze under a tree and relax Gates are open from 6am – 6pm; longer during daylight savings Candlebark Park (Main Yarra Trail) is another popular destination for runners Keep your eyes peeled for ambling echidnas or wombats and you’re sure to spot kangaroos lounging about as well If horse riding is more your style, Valley Park Riding School (86 O’Briens Lane) offers private and group lessons for all ages and levels Lessons run every day of the week from 8am to 8pm Wombat Bend Playspace (Finns Reserve Corner Templestowe Rd and Union St) has lots to offer littlies in the way of outdoors entertainment as well as the usual slides and sandpit to keep kids busy One of Melbourne’s oldest commercial orchards, Petty’s is a family-run apple orchard with Yarra Organics at the helm. The Heritage Fruits Society is also involved tending to around 280 heritage varieties of apples There’s an organic café and shop inside this beautiful farm Get your biltong (dried and cured meat), boerewors (sausage) and buttermilk rusks from the South African Shop (Shop 7/ 8 There you’ll find a selection of traditional South African products – which may be familiar to you While you’re at Templestowe Village, swing by the Doncare Op Shop (Rear with profits going back into the local community Check out Manningham Council's events page to find out when things are happening, including events at Aquarena and Donvale Bowls Club. Photograph: Time OutSupport your local neighbourhood with our selection of area guides around Melbourne Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitter instagram pinterest About us Contact us By John Silvester Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time the man who abducted young girls from their homes and allegedly killed Templestowe schoolgirl Karmein Chan was likely to be a serial burglar who became addicted to kidnapping children They believe the offender has links to Edgars Creek in Thomastown and may have been a volunteer in community beautification projects of the area was abducted from her family’s sprawling 18-room home which was protected by a two-metre fence and electric gates were not there that night; they were at the family business before they watched a documentary about Marilyn Monroe in Karmein’s bedroom the two eldest girls headed for the kitchen to make a snack In the hallway was a man wearing a green-grey tracksuit and a dark balaclava Her body was found a year later by a man walking his dog at Edgars Creek Crime profiler John Kelly has examined the case of Mr Cruel who was responsible for at least three other attacks from 1987 to 1991 In the three previous cases the victims had been released former American homicide investigator Frank Adamson psychiatrist Dr Ed Merski and long-time probation officer Pamela Bogart from STALK Inc (System To Apprehend Lethal Killers) has reviewed the case and provided a new profile of the killer Kelly says Mr Cruel was a burglar who escalated to abducting girls You build a tolerance and have to up the game to get the thrill.” he tied up the parents but did not remove his victim from the family home; in the second he abducted his victim and kept her for 18 hours; and the third time it was for 50 hours “He is a serial thief who stole these children from their families and then returned them,” says Kelly The abduction and murder of 13-year-old Karmein Chan in 1991 changed Melbourne forever John Kelly is a recovering cocaine addict who became a substance abuse counsellor (advising the US President’s Committee) and then a crime profiler He says serial killers are often addicted to crimes He first studied Canadian Commander Russell Williams He interviewed Texas triple killer Henry Lee Lucas and corresponded with John Wayne Gacy who murdered 33 boys and young men in the 1970s Having learnt from the men who showed no remorse and no guilt he wanted to do more than learn from them – he wanted to catch them His first case was the Green River Killer in Washington where he teamed up with taskforce chief Frank Adamson They had begun with more than 1000 suspects that had been whittled down to five “We were able to reduce that to two men,” says Kelly Ridgeway was eventually convicted after a breakthrough DNA analysis of 48 murders committed over nearly 20 years Kelly says Mr Cruel “reminds me of the Golden State Killer” Joseph James DeAngelo was a sacked US police officer who was convicted of 120 burglaries One theory on Mr Cruel was that he was someone with police or criminal justice experience because of his obsession with cleaning the crime scene He bathed two of his victims to avoid physical identification and wiped sinks and benchtops to remove fingerprints he scrubbed the bathroom and laid a sheet on the lino-covered floor to avoid leaving footprints he took a second set of clothes from the girl’s home to dress her before she was freed he dumped the girl clad only in garbage bags so police could not test her original clothes The STALK profile says he will be “extremely neat and clean Kelly says the offender would have a high IQ would probably not have a substance abuse problem Serial offenders who abuse substances can’t control their urges and are impulsive police say he planned each crime in advance knew the houses he was going to enter and knew young girls would be home They say in the Chan case he went as far as daubing graffiti on a car to leave a false trail there was blanket publicity identifying Mr Cruel as the suspect Two of the 160-odd police conducting a door knock of the Templestowe area in 1991.Credit: Neil Newitt leading some experts to say it was execution-style “Shooting three times shows inexperience,” he says An FBI profile of Mr Cruel says: “He will have his home-made pornography He will have photographed and/or videotaped his sexual assault victims These items will have great personal significance to him.” He could be known for carrying photography equipment.” The FBI says: “The offender has gone to extraordinary lengths to disguise his identity and to date no victim has seen his face.” Kelly says Mr Cruel may have turned from child molester to killer because Karmein was the only victim who saw his face A police taskforce codenamed Spectrum was set up to identify Mr Cruel It ran for 29 months and cost nearly $4 million The taskforce of 40 investigators and analysts identified 27,000 suspects and received 10,000 tips They checked 30,000 houses and arrested 73 people Police mass at Templestowe before dispersing to door knock the area to gain clues into the abduction of Karmein Chan.Credit: Neil Newitt “I have never seen such an investment in money and manpower in one case To canvas 30,000 houses is unprecedented,” Kelly says The FBI says: “He is a functional individual but may be involved in certain community-minded projects.” STALK says: “Mr Cruel could possibly be known from Edgars Creek There was a lot of clean up going on there in the ’90s I think some people might have seen him being over attentive to younger girls helping with the cleaning up of the creek He might also be known for his obsessive photography of the area.” Police offered a $1million reward to find the killer of Karmein Chan.Credit: The Age After he killed Karmein it is possible he stopped Police believe the killing destroyed Mr Cruel’s fantasy world in which he treated his victims as pretend girlfriends Detectives speculate he may have killed himself died of natural causes or moved overseas to a country that is lax on child exploitation Kelly uses a convicted double murderer (“He has done a hell of a lot more”) he calls “13” as a sounding board on cases The prisoner says Mr Cruel stopped “because he couldn’t stomach the killing” Kelly says Mr Cruel “has found other ways to get his kicks” He suggests it will be from internet child pornography usually want to put distance between them and the crime “They are on a high when they are committing the murder killers want to get away from the body as quickly as possible so they can’t be connected to the victim The more miles they put between them and the victim means the more people they put between them and the victim and the more people equals more possible suspects for police to sort through “So the question is: why did Mr Cruel pick a burial site where he felt he could spend the time necessary to dig a grave and bury Karmein It’s a place he was very familiar with and a place he believed he would have the safe How could Mr Cruel be so familiar with the area John Silvester lifts the lid on Australia’s criminal underworld. Subscribers can sign up to receive his Naked City newsletter every Thursday where Karmein\\u2019s body was eventually found was abducted from her family\\u2019s sprawling 18-room home before they watched a documentary about Marilyn Monroe in Karmein\\u2019s bedroom You build a tolerance and have to up the game to get the thrill.\\u201D \\u201CHe is a serial thief who stole these children from their families and then returned them,\\u201D says Kelly John Kelly is a recovering cocaine addict who became a substance abuse counsellor (advising the US President\\u2019s Committee) and then a crime profiler \\u201CHe said he couldn\\u2019t stop,\\u201D says Kelly he wanted to do more than learn from them \\u2013 he wanted to catch them \\u201CWe were able to reduce that to two men,\\u201D says Kelly \\u201CI actually liked the other guy more.\\u201D Kelly says Mr Cruel \\u201Creminds me of the Golden State Killer\\u201D he took a second set of clothes from the girl\\u2019s home to dress her before she was freed The STALK profile says he will be \\u201Cextremely neat and clean Serial offenders who abuse substances can\\u2019t control their urges and are impulsive \\u201CShooting three times shows inexperience,\\u201D he says An FBI profile of Mr Cruel says: \\u201CHe will have his home-made pornography These items will have great personal significance to him.\\u201D Kelly agrees: \\u201CHe may be into photography He could be known for carrying photography equipment.\\u201D The FBI says: \\u201CThe offender has gone to extraordinary lengths to disguise his identity and to date no victim has seen his face.\\u201D Kelly says Mr Cruel may have turned from child molester to killer because Karmein was the only victim who saw his face \\u201CHe was obsessed with staying in control and was very concerned about being seen.\\u201D \\u201CI have never seen such an investment in money and manpower in one case To canvas 30,000 houses is unprecedented,\\u201D Kelly says The FBI says: \\u201CHe is a functional individual but may be involved in certain community-minded projects.\\u201D STALK says: \\u201CMr Cruel could possibly be known from Edgars Creek There was a lot of clean up going on there in the \\u201990s He might also be known for his obsessive photography of the area.\\u201D Police believe the killing destroyed Mr Cruel\\u2019s fantasy world in which he treated his victims as pretend girlfriends Kelly uses a convicted double murderer (\\u201CHe has done a hell of a lot more\\u201D) he calls \\u201C13\\u201D as a sounding board on cases The prisoner says Mr Cruel stopped \\u201Cbecause he couldn\\u2019t stomach the killing\\u201D Kelly says Mr Cruel \\u201Chas found other ways to get his kicks\\u201D \\u201CThey are on a high when they are committing the murder killers want to get away from the body as quickly as possible so they can\\u2019t be connected to the victim \\u201CSo the question is: why did Mr Cruel pick a burial site where he felt he could spend the time necessary to dig a grave and bury Karmein It\\u2019s a place he was very familiar with and a place he believed he would have the safe and what\\u2019s the attraction for him there?\\u201D John Silvester lifts the lid on Australia\\u2019s criminal underworld The six-bedroom, five-bathroom property at 4 Bosc Court in Victoria’s Templestowe, is on a grand scale and is likened to a royal residence by the listing agents. Called Maison Benie, the estate “represents the pinnacle of palatial living, echoing privacy, opulence and architectural decadence reminiscent of Buckingham Palace,” agents Mark Salvati and Maria Xu of Jellis Craig suggest. Buckingham Palace is the headquarters of the monarch of the UK in the City of Westminster in London, and is home to more than 775 rooms including 52 official royal bedrooms. Agents Salvati and Xu are accepting expressions of interest, with the price guide between $12.7 million and $13.9 million. French Provincial homes are known for their brick or stone facades, symmetrical detail and centred front doors. Agents describe the property on the listing as being in a “class of its own” with its luxury fittings and fixtures. ‘Love it out here’: What it costs to live in Melbourne’s top suburbs for wellbeing Downsizers outbid young couples for $4m Hawthorn East house Melbourne suburbs with the most distressed property sales A grand foyer with a statement staircase offers a decadent wow factor, and complements the Versailles European oak floors, 18th Century French lanterns, limestone and Carrara marble detail. There’s ample space to host guests with multiple indoor and outdoor entertainment zones. The agents suggest the alfresco zone with infinity pool and jacuzzi is the ideal space for feature films or weddings. Those wanting to switch off in privacy can make use of the home theatre, first-floor reading retreat, or New York City-style basement with a billiards zone, bar and lounge. A wine cellar will ensure guests don’t go thirsty and the outdoor kitchen with its Argentinian coal grill will delight passionate foodies. Templestowe is a suburb of Melbourne, 16km northeast of the CBD. The median house price is $1.61 million. Records show the property last sold for $2.8 million in December 2018. league medals and played 300 games alongside with some outstanding talents He’s made some tough calls in naming his best 22 Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later A welcoming workplace is core to our vision - a world where infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone Our technical experts and visionaries harness the power of technology to deliver transformative outcomes enhance and restore the world’s natural and social systems We partner with our clients to deliver a better world Transportation Healthcare National Governments Architecture & Design Construction Management Engineering Environmental Services Program Management One World Trade Center Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Mercedes Benz Stadium Golden 1 Center Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi Discover how the power of infrastructure projects can deliver positive change Our blog discusses some of the biggest challenges of today and tomorrow Find out how innovation is key to influencing our environment improving lives and transforms communities Talking infrastructure discusses the industry's hot topics key projects and groundbreaking innovation AECOM was awarded the Templestowe Terminal Station redevelopment project by AusNet Services an energy delivery service business that owns and operates Victoria’s largest network of electricity and gas infrastructure located 16 km north-east of Melbourne’s CBD is connected to the Eastern Metropolitan 220 kV network and is the transmission connection point for various distribution network service providers (DNSPs) – CitiPower The design phase for the project is due for completion at the end of 2022 and is one of the largest transmission design works undertaken by our Melbourne-based Transmission and Distribution team in the last 5 years Successful redevelopment at Templestowe Terminal Station will reduce supply Key to the project’s success is the reduction in electricity supply risks to the DNSPs as well as safety and environmental risks The Templestowe Terminal Station redevelopment will see the installation of two new 220/66kV Transformers with fire walls and oil bund enclosures that are connected to the associated environmental system for oil containment and structural design works will be conducted on both the 220kV and 66kV Air Insulated Switchyards These works will involve assets replacement The protection equipment for both 220kV and 66kV networks at Templestowe Terminal Station have been progressively updated works on both 220kV and 66kV protection and control schemes will be undertaken including design of AC & DC schemes with batteries and chargers RTU/SCADA with relevant communication systems The complexities of the Templestowe Terminal Station redevelopment require an experienced multi-disciplinary team to deliver this project We have formed an integrated team of specialists from our Acoustic Geotechnical and Structural engineering teams with our ESG strategies underpinning all the work we deliver The project is running on schedule and budget We have successfully delivered an early works Synchronous Condenser package in December 2021 and have also completed the milestone COM1 on 1st February 2022 Detail design continues to progress well with several IFC packages earmarked for delivery in the latter half of 2022 Three people have been arrested today as police busted an alleged firearm manufacturing ring in Melton Detectives from Melton Crime Investigation Unit with assistance from the Special Operations Group executed a search warrant at an Oneills Road address about 8.30am Two men - aged 33 and 41 - and a 30-year-old woman were arrested without incident Officers then searched the property with assistance from Australian Federal Police's specialist forensic search team During the search they located and seized: • more than a dozen handguns and homemade handguns • electronic devices and an electrical bypass Investigators from the North West Metro Regional Crime Squad with assistance from the Clandestine Laboratory Squad then executed a second search warrant at an address on Hawtin Street in Templestowe and located: The Melton trio remain in custody being interviewed by detectives Quotes attributable to Melton Acting Inspector Scott Williams: "We dismantled a sophisticated alleged firearm manufacturing ring today and removed more than a dozen illicit firearms from the streets "Illicit firearms have absolutely no place in our community and we are committed to removing them from the wrong hands." Templestowe College does not set homework outside VCE runs classes based on ability not age and develops personalised learning plans for each student says he wants his students to feel confident they can learn anything they can really thrive because they can study at their pace and they don’t come out of the system damaged That’s the comment we hear from students,” he said Templestowe College made headlines by declaring students would need to opt in to receive an ATAR Remaining students would do an unscored VCE or the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning and finish without a ranking 15 per cent of VCE students chose not to receive an ATAR but its VCE results were strong and improving – leading The Age to name Templestowe College its 2022 Schools that Excel winner for government schools in Melbourne’s east the great data that students are achieving is validation around the model You can view the full list of winning schools and explore the data for your high school using this year’s Schools that Excel dashboard: The school’s median study score for students doing the scored VCE has steadily risen over the past decade hitting the sought-after 30 mark in the past two years Its percentage of VCE study scores 40 or above – considered a stellar result – has almost doubled to 6.6 per cent Ellis said students were highly engaged with their studies because they could follow their areas of passion and lessons were pitched at their level rather than their age Templestowe College students say they enjoy respectful relationships with teachers Student Ethan Pearce said he and his classmates were encouraged to give feedback to their teachers and knew their teachers would adjust their approach according to those comments The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here. Templestowe College does not set homework outside VCE, runs classes based on ability not age and develops personalised learning plans for each student. Peter Ellis, principal of the government school, says he wants his students to feel confident they can learn anything. \\u201CA lot of our students, they\\u2019d be a success in any school. But they find with us, they can really thrive because they can study at their pace, and they don\\u2019t come out of the system damaged. That\\u2019s the comment we hear from students,\\u201D he said. Five years ago, Templestowe College made headlines by declaring students would need to opt in to receive an ATAR. Remaining students would do an unscored VCE or the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning and finish without a ranking. This year, 15 per cent of VCE students chose not to receive an ATAR, but its VCE results were strong and improving \\u2013 leading The Age to name Templestowe College its 2022 Schools that Excel winner for government schools in Melbourne\\u2019s east. \\u201CFor some families, the great data that students are achieving is validation around the model. There\\u2019s always doubt around this program. Does it actually work? The data shows that it does,\\u201D Ellis said. You can view the full list of winning schools, and explore the data for your high school using this year\\u2019s Schools that Excel dashboard: The school\\u2019s median study score for students doing the scored VCE has steadily risen over the past decade, hitting the sought-after 30 mark in the past two years. Its percentage of VCE study scores 40 or above \\u2013 considered a stellar result \\u2013 has almost doubled to 6.6 per cent. Ellis said students were highly engaged with their studies because they could follow their areas of passion, and lessons were pitched at their level rather than their age. At its hilly campus in Melbourne\\u2019s east, Templestowe College students say they enjoy respectful relationships with teachers, and feel ready for life outside of school. Student Ethan Pearce said he and his classmates were encouraged to give feedback to their teachers, and knew their teachers would adjust their approach according to those comments. The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . This is probably not the page you’re looking for A Templestowe mansion that was the holiday home of an oil baron and philanthropist once named Indonesia’s 47th richest person is for sale Boasting a floodlit tennis court, pool, spa and gazebo in the 4198sq m garden, the six-bedroom house at 21 Sarah Cres is on the market with a $5.5m-$6m asking range The double-storey home is owned by the family of oil and gas company MedcoEnergi International founder Arifin Panigoro RELATED: Templestowe: Estate with indoor squash court, pool has plenty of appeal Former AFL player Mark Jamar list Templestowe Lower house he renovated Stunning Templestowe house with ballroom, seven-car garage set to star in sale Mr Panigoro also owned palm oil plantations he was ranked at number 47 on the list of Indonesia’s 50 richest people with an estimated net worth of $550m Woodards Manningham partner Alec Stefanoski declined to comment on the vendor but public records show the house is owned by Mr Panigoro and his family The kitchen has stainless-steel appliances and an abundance of cabinetry the owners appointed Kew East-based luxury builder Englehart to build the property “It’s very unusual for the City of Manningham it feels like a little slice of Toorak in Templestowe,” Mr Stefanoski said “It’s got an amazing wow factor the moment you walk through the front door “It’s an entertainer’s dream that could probably fit a few hundred people.” The property includes formal and informal living and dining zones The main suite features two walk-in wardrobes the size and age of the property are probably the biggest drawcards,” Mr Stefanoski said “It (the house) is just under 100 squares of living on an acre block.” Balconies on the second storey have views of the manicured gardens He said the quiet Sarah Cres was known as the “Golden Mile of Templestowe” thanks to its large blocks and homes that have sold for millions “It is one of Melbourne’s most-desired streets,” Mr Stefanoski said Mr Panigoro stepped down from Medco’s management in 1998 to focus on his political career He served in Indonesia’s Democratic Party of Struggle for a decade later resigned to establish a new party along with other politicians and was a Presidential Advisory Council member Mr Panigoro established a foundation dedicated to eliminating tuberculosis in Indonesia and was awarded the Bintang Mahaputera Nararya one of the country’s highest civilian honours Templestowe’s $6.9m record house price was set by 327-329 Church Rd in 2008 Mr Stefanoski also had the listing of a Spanish-inspired four-bedroom house at 8 Albert St that sold for $5m in June MORE: Victoria’s top 50 homes for 2022 revealed What income you need to earn to own in every Melbourne suburb Wheelers Hill homes with family appeal top reserves Sign-up to the latest news from Better Homes and Gardens Disclaimer: By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Tonight, Joh visits a home that sounds alien, looks like magic, but is really a product of incredible engineering. The home exudes the relaxing ambience of a country retreat or seaside holiday home sculptural presence within the streetscape a clear span suspended floor and even an internal pond this house certainly fits the moniker of an amazing home For more information, go to www.bojansimicarchitecture.com.au Amazing home: Kallista log house Johanna visits the Jungle House Johanna and Charlie visit the Oye Mi Canto home in Newtown for your chance to WIN $25,000 cash or curated gift set pool has plenty of appealAlesha Capone Jellis Craig Doncaster agent Edison Kong on the indoor squash court at 33 Chivers Rd A “grand” five-storey mansion in Melbourne’s east boasting its own indoor squash court is proving a hit with buyers – but they will need deep pockets to pay the $4.8m-$5.2m asking price Luxurious features of the estate at 33 Chivers Rd, Templestowe home theatre and 5322sq m of parklike gardens The house was extensively renovated by the owners who purchased the property for $720,000 in 2006 RELATED: Former AFL player Mark Jamar, wife Dulce list Templestowe Lower house Stunning Templestowe house with ballroom, seven-car garage set to star in sale Templestowe house price record: Entertainer in league of its own Jellis Craig Doncaster agent Edison Kong said the vendors liked the option of being able to use the squash court for soccer Guests entering the palatial home step into an entry foyer where a soaring 7m ceiling is adorned by twin crystal chandeliers The gas and solar heated pool and spa is located near a bathroom and steam room Jellis Craig real estate agent Edison Kong on the indoor squash court The circa late 1980s-early 1990s house which the owners purchased Mr Kong said overseas buyers were showing interest in the abode including Australians living in Hong Kong you can’t find anything like it on the market,” Mr Kong said “You could find something with a big amount of land further east or further north but nothing at this size as close to the city as Templestowe let alone a home with all the features this has.” The Pines shopping centre and Templestowe Village The central kitchen features stone benchtops a breakfast bar and a large walk-in pantry who are downsizing from their five-bedroom property appointed architect Michael Scalzo to design the renovation including a main bedroom accompanied by a balcony A separate loft featuring a kitchen and patio offering “amazing views” is accessed from the main bedroom while a self-contained apartment is located on a lower level The home’s gas and solar-heated swimming pool is complemented by a steam room and nearby bathroom The floodlit tennis court is set alongside a cabana with kitchenette and bi-fold doors “It’s easy to entertain more than 100 people in the house A fully-equipped home theatre room with acoustic insulation boasts wired speakers and quality projector Mr Kong said most purchasers reacted to the mansion with “wow after wow” Five Templestowe houses have sold for more than $5.03m including 327-329 Church Rd which set the suburb’s $6.9m house price record in 2008 The Magic of the Cup is alive and well following State League 5 side Templestowe Wolves miraculously defeating State League 1 side Sydenham Park 1-0 to progress to the fourth round of the Australia Cup Before their upset over Sydenham, they defeated South Yarra FC 3-1 in a thrilling contest followed by defeating fellow State League 5 side Mentone Soccer Club 3-2 Templestowe Treasurer Andrew Amato had his reservations about whether the Wolves could defeat a State League 1 team “Coming into this year we were expecting to be competitive in State League 5 but there we didn’t think we could beat a State League 1 Team especially with some of the names they had playing in their team,” he said “I have been around football for quite a while and they had some big names playing’ Borbor Sam used to play at Perth Glory and Chris Davies has been a staple around the state leagues for quite some time “While we probably didn’t have the technical ability that they had “I think we always had the belief we could do it we never stopped believing but it definitely came as a shock The match started as expected with Sydenham starting off strong with a few shots on goal forcing Templestowe to re-think their strategy “I think at that point we decided we couldn’t go out and attack too much we had to play defensively as a team,” Amato explained “We really dug our heels in and pushed everyone back and from there they struggled to break us down." Templestowe allowed their opposition to control possession and after a close one-on-one chance late in the first half the players began to gain confidence that a victory could be possible Templestowe players applied pressure to the Sydenham defence allowing striker Mitchell Yoannidis to score and put the Wolves up 1-0 putting the crowd into a state of euphoria Heading into the half-time break and with only 45 minutes separating them from a spot in the fourth round Templestowe knew they needed to defend with everything they had “In the second half we focused on our defence,” Amato explained “The Wolves were really disciplined and focused on staying back Sydenham had a tough time getting through us.” Senior Head Coach Damian Pagotto was watching on the sideline and said it was a “nervous spectacle" “As soon as the final whistle was blown everyone just started screaming Celebrations ensued; it was really exciting," he explained It was one of the best football moments I have been a part of.” The win meant so much more to a contingent of the Templestowe team who made the switch from Blackburn NewHope FC 'Lupi' in the Victorian Churches Football Association (VCFA) to the Victorian State Leagues for a new challenge following an emotional and successful 2022 campaign these players tragically lost their former teammate During what was an incredibly difficult time the team found comfort in working hard to win the league “We founded the team with family and close friends Due to the pandemic and other reasons we never properly had a chance to win the Men’s Premier League in the VCFA so we came together and put everything into the team and built a really strong community that really became like a family for all of us,” Amato explained “It was a place where we could all hang out and spend time with our friends we all got together and strived to win the VCFA Mens Premier League because that was something we always wanted to do together." The Blackburn NewHope FC 'Lupi 'side had a year to remember last season winning the Men’s Premier League Senior and Reserves Championships along with the Parry Shield. and hope that we have made Rob proud too." The Templestowe Wolves find themselves in uncharted water in Round 4 of the Australia Cup drawing NPLM3 side Ballarat City FC on Wednesday April 5 although they will keep believing anything is possible. The wide, grassy verge dissecting the 12-lane behemoth is land earmarked by the Hamer government in the 1970s for a train line that would eventually link the suburbs of Templestowe and Doncaster with the city. But, as many of us know (and have pondered while watching endless sets of lights change at the Alexandra Parade bottleneck) the line was never built. Buses remain the public transport option for the 16,618 people who called postcode 3106 home at the last census. Although their local state MP is duty-bound to have the full suite of pro-train arguments at their fingertips, the chances of it ever being built are slim to none. It mightn’t be the easiest ’burb from which to commute to the CBD, but there is plenty on the positive side of Templestowe’s ledger. Domain’s liveability index of 2019 commended its “great aesthetic attributes in the form of topographic variation, tree cover and open space to complement its low crime rate”. It lost points for its lack of walkability, which leaves residents largely car-dependent when they want to get to the area’s super-mall, Westfield Doncaster or the less jazzed-up Templestowe Village shopping centre. Want views? Templestowe sits on an elevated perch 18 kilometres north-east of the city, meaning the skyline shines bright from the growing number of medium and high-density builds. It was once the preferred home of migrant families escaping the cramp of the inner city to enjoy a suburban idyll once they’d “made it” in their new land. ‘Masterpiece’ designer Hampton home hits the market with more than $6 million price hopes The suburb so bougie it’s the Toorak of the west Interior designer Nicole Rosenberg lists stunning Malvern East home These days Tempe remains a favourite of buyers looking for a bit of luxury and space. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) This Templestowe mansion is on the market for $5.388-$5.888 million A dated Templestowe mansion is set to make the early running as the suburb’s largest recorded residential sale since 2018 The towering five-bedroom house at 162-164 Serpells Rd is on the market for the auspicious price of $5.388-$5.888 million The most recent Templestowe sale at around that mark was the $5.7 million paid for 6 Glendinning Rise in June 2018 The towering mansion has two gated driveways to Serpells Rd Decorative ceiling roses are the order of the day That pales in comparison with the suburb’s largest recorded residential sale, the $6.9 million windfall for 327-329 Church Rd in January 2008 Woodards Camberwell agent Maria Xu said the Serpells Rd mansion made for “very grand living” it’s like going back in a time capsule,” Ms Xu said Serious space and a juliet balcony in one of five bedrooms marble tiles and a stately staircase built on site are some of the showstopping traits of the one-owner house Ms Xu said large European and Chinese background families would vie to secure the keys to the Serpells Rd property I’m optimistic for the first half of the year,” she said everything is good – it just needs a bit of an update in the bathroom to (the buyer’s) taste … modernise it a little bit and it’ll be a grand building.” The property last sold for $600,000 in 1993 Former AFL player and ruck coach Mark Jamar (inset) and his wife Dulce are selling the home they renovated at 12 Sophora Court Former AFL ruckman Mark Jamar is selling the glamorous Templestowe Lower house he put his “heart and soul” into renovating who played 160 games with Melbourne and Essendon and is now a Bombers ruck coach and a builder running Jamar Group Commercial and Residential Property Services RELATED: Stunning Templestowe house with ballroom, seven-car garage set to star in sale Templestowe Lower house price record: Record contender designed with feng shui in mind The father-of-two said he and wife Dulce purchased 12 Sophora Court while pregnant with their second child in 2016 CoreLogic records show the abode sold for $985,000 it was basically an old home and I knocked down about 70 per cent of the walls and renovated it and extended it it was a process I really enjoyed,” Mr Jamar said “A couple of my old teammates did the carpentry The kitchen boasts a showpiece marble island benchtop and breakfast bar The arched windows add a ‘Beverly Hills’ touch Plenty of room to display your wine collection Mr Jamar said Dulce and her business partner Rochelle who run wedding planning and event company Styled By Coco deserved “big credit” for designing the interior The four-bedroom house features a foyer with intricate panelled walls custom-built marble entertainment unit and bi-fold doors opening to a balcony “I think the open plan living and dining kitchen area is my favourite,” Mr Jamar said “We put in a lot of big structural steel into the house which helped us to create big open spaces which lots of people really love and comment on.” The bi-fold doors open up to a 7.5m width to the balcony The home has a wine cellar for 100-plus bottles and an attic bedroom “We’ve had many family gatherings and our son’s sixth birthday which was a bit like a mini-house warming as well,” Mr Jamar said The secret attic bedroom where kids love to hide Mark and Dulce Jamar on the red carpet at an Essendon Best and Fairest event He said they were moving with plans to renovate another home “It definitely will be emotional to leave but we are looking forward to doing it again,” Mr Jamar said Bekdon Richards Hawthorn director Paul Richards said the “sophisticated” abode was located in a quiet area ideal for families “It’s got a really Beverly Hills feel to it with all the marble MORE: Get your weird on: Airbnb to give away $14.5m for craziest homes Shaquille O’Neal downsizes to Texas after selling Florida mega-mansion Spectacular Brighton mansion with nine-car garage, cinema, tennis court aces $14.5m-$15.5m sale Saint Charalambos in Templestowe came alive with a big crowd across all ages of Greek Orthodox parishioners and revelers on Sunday the parish organised an outdoor Greek Festival drawing a diverse crowd of compatriots and esteemed guests from the Archdiocese of Melbourne the event resonated with warmth and camaraderie as attendees embraced the spirit of the occasion serving as the Archbishopric Commissioner of Melbourne led the process through the Divine Liturgy Alongside him were the venerable Bishop Themistocles of Nikopolis representing the Patriarchate of Alexandria Bishop Kyriakos conveyed the heartfelt wishes and blessings of Archbishop Makarios of Australia The festivities continued post-Liturgy with the Greek Festival offering an array of cultural delights and community engagement The history of this mid-century marvel is a rich tapestry that traces its evolution under the care of various custodians who have each added their unique thread The initial groundwork for the modernist icon was laid in 1971 by Graeme Amos an industrial designer and co-founder of the architectural firm O’Neill the home came under the care of Michael and Patricia Fielding and their three children who introduced a familial warmth to the residence and added a swimming pool David Parkin – who was Carlton Football Club’s senior coach at the time – and his wife Margaret took ownership adding to the property’s grandeur and leisure appeal with a tennis court Ian Aikenhead became the steward of this architectural wonder maintaining such a large property became challenging and it was left vacant for around four years Interior designer and project manager Erica George and electrician and foreman Damon McKinnon renovated a mid-century home in Templestowe.Credit: Natalie Jeffcott Enter interior designer and project manager Erica George electrician and foreman Damon McKinnon and their two preschoolers the family became the latest custodians of this enduring home Despite finding the property overgrown and neglected “We were struck by its unique character and great bones “It has a unique 10-metre long sunken entry with no windows or views as though you’re entering an exclusive house party in a James Bond movie.” Erica and Damon saw the home’s potential.Credit: Natalie Jeffcott merging respect for its origins with modern flair George led the design and project management while McKinnon was hands-on in almost every aspect “The goal was to highlight the home’s features aiming to make spaces more functional,” George says “A true highlight is the gorgeous blackbutt timber ceilings throughout This design feature is also prominent in the main living room George highlights the light and views of this space with floor-to-ceiling windows spanning two sides of the room “The living areas are situated on lower levels of the split-level floor plan allowing for ceilings that span 3.6 metres high,” she says “Oversized windows then add to the feeling of openness framing bush outlooks of the Ruffey Creek Trail.” Twelve new skylights bring in more natural light as does a new window to the kitchen splashback The interior colour scheme is subtle with strategic colour accents “We’ve used calacatta marble in verde and viola tones as seen in the kitchen and bathrooms,” George says “The dining room is fitted with a terrazzo bench featuring a leather cushioned seat and an alpaca velvet backrest.” Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outdoors in the light-filled living room the extensive work continued with a suspended slab to extend the outdoor living and entertaining space refreshed with Italian glass mosaics and a new A 40-metre concrete retaining wall was constructed along the tennis court boundary integrating it with the native Australian bush block,” George says transforming the entire acre – we are thrilled with the result and can’t wait to see it all flourish.” ‘The goal was to highlight the home’s features Although the property is positioned in the middle of suburban Templestowe it appears to be hours away in the country “It’s always so quiet and peaceful with beautiful bird life and delightful sunsets to enjoy,” George says “We’re also only walking distance to Templestowe Village home to some fantastic cafes and restaurants.” George and McKinnon’s two-and-a-half-year renovation journey has been filled with hard work and rewarding moments wondering what it’s going to be like to swim in it even before the heating and filtration was commissioned,” George says The dining room is fitted with a terrazzo bench featuring a leather cushioned seat and an alpaca velvet backrest The couple also had a visit during the renovation from two daughters of previous owners who shared stories and photos of their childhood upbringing at the house some neighbours also shared their fond memories of the annual tennis tournaments held at the property by a previous owner when cars would line the street,” George says “It seems this home tends to leave a lasting mark on people and I’m sure the next owners won’t be any different.” This article was originally published by Domain.com.au an industrial designer and co-founder of the architectural firm O\\u2019Neill David Parkin \\u2013 who was Carlton Football Club\\u2019s senior coach at the time \\u2013 and his wife Margaret took ownership adding to the property\\u2019s grandeur and leisure appeal with a tennis court \\u201CWe were struck by its unique character and great bones \\u201CIt has a unique 10-metre long sunken entry with no windows or views as though you\\u2019re entering an exclusive house party in a James Bond movie.\\u201D \\u201CThe goal was to highlight the home\\u2019s features aiming to make spaces more functional,\\u201D George says \\u201CA true highlight is the gorgeous blackbutt timber ceilings throughout including at the entrance and carport.\\u201D \\u201CThe living areas are situated on lower levels of the split-level floor plan allowing for ceilings that span 3.6 metres high,\\u201D she says \\u201COversized windows then add to the feeling of openness framing bush outlooks of the Ruffey Creek Trail.\\u201D \\u201CWe\\u2019ve used calacatta marble in verde and viola tones as seen in the kitchen and bathrooms,\\u201D George says \\u201CThe dining room is fitted with a terrazzo bench featuring a leather cushioned seat and an alpaca velvet backrest.\\u201D \\u201CInspired by Palm Springs landscapes integrating it with the native Australian bush block,\\u201D George says \\u201CRecent efforts have included reshaping transforming the entire acre \\u2013 we are thrilled with the result and can\\u2019t wait to see it all flourish.\\u201D \\u201CIt\\u2019s always so quiet and peaceful with beautiful bird life and delightful sunsets to enjoy,\\u201D George says \\u201CWe\\u2019re also only walking distance to Templestowe Village home to some fantastic cafes and restaurants.\\u201D George and McKinnon\\u2019s two-and-a-half-year renovation journey has been filled with hard work and rewarding moments \\u201CWe have been staring into an empty pool wondering what it\\u2019s going to be like to swim in it even before the heating and filtration was commissioned,\\u201D George says it was definitely a victorious moment.\\u201D when cars would line the street,\\u201D George says \\u201CIt seems this home tends to leave a lasting mark on people and I\\u2019m sure the next owners won\\u2019t be any different.\\u201D A former owner was on hand to sell his old Templestowe property The high-profile former owner of a Georgian-style Templestowe house returned to his old home to call the October 12 auction of it Barry Plant, co-founder of the eponymous agency, flew into Melbourne for the weekend to help the vendors of 3 Wahine Court to a sale $239,000 above their reserve price It was a family affair for the real estate doyen with his daughter writing up the bids as they came in up until the eventual sale for $1.839 million Families were attracted to the dual school zones of 3 Wahine Court “There were a lot of people wanting to buy into that pocket — not many homes come up for sale in that court,” Barry Plant Doncaster East director Theo Politis said Dual zoning for Serpell Primary School and East Doncaster Secondary College made the four-bedroom house appeal to young families A couple with a young child beat out four other groups A balcony from the main bedroom at Barry Plant’s old home The colour scheme runs throughout the interiors Mr Politis said Mr Plant had built the house with a floorplan “ahead of its time” and high quality finishes in the mid-80s Downsizing Baby Boomers beat out three groups of first-home buyers and an upsizing young family as a Templestowe Lower property went under the hammer The three-bedroom house at 16 Tasker St sold for $1.05 million with the reserve price falling in the $785,000-$863,000 quoted range Templestowe Lower sold for $1.05 million under the hammer Views from the balcony of the Templestowe Lower property Barry Plant Doncaster East director Mark Di Giulio said telling buyers the reserve would be within the range ahead of the auction contributed to the strong sale “Vendors that are realistic in their estimates of what they’re hoping to achieve are being pleasantly surprised at the moment,” he said “With (low) interest rates and the banks lending again people now have the ability to stretch if they want something.” “When you’re at the bottom you’ve only got one way to go — you’ve got to go back up and that’s what happening.” Property development power couple Jessica and Matthew Chamberlain have built numerous properties for clients across Melbourne where they’ve lived for the past two years The pair built the 64A Anderson St pad alongside the property next door at No before selling the latter at an auction in 2021 for $1.652m RELATED: Templestowe sellers set to become their buyers’ neighbour in unusual sale Melbourne house prices on the rise but relief could be imminent for desperate buyers Herald Sun Real Estate auction blog: Livestreams and rolling updates from the auction market After raising their now three-year-old son at the home and enjoying their “first place that’s big enough to have people over” the Chamberlains are now also offloading the second Templestowe pad Two bidders vied for the keys to the glamorous four-bedroom dwelling at its Saturday auction The property has a $1.87m reserve and further negotiations are currently taking place Barry Plant Doncaster East auctioneer Todd Lucas was hopeful it would sell over the coming week Natural light was a big factor when building the home Matt and Jess Chamberlain with their son Miro in 2021 outside the other house they built next door at No Although Ms Chamberlain and her husband are excited to embark on another development project we didn’t bring him to the auction,” she said said the house was also their first time using “more high-end” materials and engaging prominent architect Adam Kane for the design because it’s on a busier road there we made sure both properties were private from both the road and each other,” Ms Chamberlain said “The other thing was natural light – we’ve put in full-length windows and light wells to get maximum light into the property.” She added that she would miss the kitchen overlooking the rear courtyard the most “That open living is so beautiful and it’s really nice for entertaining and having friends over,” she said “It’s kind of the first house we’ve had that’s been big enough to have people over so we’ve had heaps of people come and stay and there’s so much space I’ll really miss that social aspect of the house.” The home was initially listed with a $1.65m-$1.75m price guide and will be open for inspection again today from 12pm and on Monday from 6pm Ms Chamberlain said she and her family were currently renting in Alphington while looking for a property closer to the city Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Balwyn ‘White House’: Family remotely renovated 1930s-era property while living in London Underquoting Victorian real estate agents hit with $500k in fines, prompting calls for more to be done Manor Lakes family spending 70 per cent of income on rent ready to leave Victoria behind We’re investing millions of dollars in new and upgraded sports facilities to support clubs who need to temporarily or permanently move so we can build North East Link We’ve been working closely with the impacted sports clubs and facilities as well as councils sports leagues and state sporting associations schools and landowners to find suitable alternative facilities to meet their needs We plan to start the work to upgrade sports grounds well before major project construction begins so clubs can make a smooth transition to their new homes We’ve prepared draft Planning Scheme Amendment C132 to the Manningham Planning Scheme to enable the land at 27-59 Templestowe Road Bulleen to be redeveloped into three new soccer pitches sports pavilion with female friendly change rooms an upgraded Yarra River frontage and associated intersection upgrades to Templestowe Road The new site will accommodate two of the soccer clubs currently based at Bulleen Park and will also be accessible to the broader community In partnership with Manningham City Council we’ve prepared a Master Plan for the use and development of the Bulleen Driving Range and Parks Victoria-owned land next door for new sporting facilities and passive open space including; To find out more about the draft Planning Scheme Amendment C132, including supporting documents and details about how to make a submission, visit Engage Victoria Comments on the draft Planning Scheme Amendment will be accepted from Monday 8 June until 5pm Tuesday 21 July 2020 Stay updated about the North East Link Program with the key announcements and milestones.