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Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T
it was the hippest thing since the Fitzroy renaissance
the rising tide of gentrification and the relentless push north has left it eating Thornbury’s dust
It’s a historical curio that Separation Street once marked the line young, trend-aware home buyers feared to cross. Now the Darebin Road boundary between Northcote and Thornbury is blithely ignored
Northcote would like to be mistaken for Thornbury so much that the food truck park and hipster hangout called “Welcome to Thornbury” is actually in – you guessed it – Northcote
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Jessica Lapira of the cafe Prior Thornbury is a local neighbourhood aficionado
“I’ve grown up around the northern suburbs and there’s nothing quite like the north,” she says
Having opened up Prior a week before lockdowns
Captivatingly sleek and Scandi in its design
with a brick floor and a central Cheminees Philippe fireplace
Prior represents “new Thornbury” without alienating those who have lived here for decades
“We get a real mixed bag of customers from all walks of life,” says Lapira
the culture and community that make Thornbury so special.”
Swing by Prior Thornbury on High Street for Inglewood coffee and potato hash topped with poached eggs
grilled asparagus and herbed truffle dressing before taking off in either direction
With Luke Sacco from Nelson Alexander Northcote
There are so many great streets to choose from, like Keon Street, which is close to the Merri Creek parklands, and Fenwick Street, which has well-maintained heritage homes and a sense of community. There is a diverse cultural mix of residents, and that always makes for a good place to live.
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I have often heard it said that Thornbury is a treasure trove for the unconventional shopper, with an eclectic mix of vintage stores, family-owned businesses and stores filled with hidden gems. If you want to get into nature, Pender’s Park is a local fave; my dog Duke also loves it. Head to Darebin Creek Trail for a great walk and a leafy escape.
Thornbury has become the ideal alternative for those priced out of Northcote, attracting families seeking larger homes. We have found that as residents upsize or downsize, they love the suburb so much that they move around the corner or a few streets away.
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and then there’s the kind of overhaul where the back of the house gets cut off and a crane parked in the middle of what used to be the home
It was very much the latter for 63 Speight St, Thornbury
where the brothers behind the job estimate they left about five or six of the original timber studs untouched
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A first for experienced builders Theo and Terry Hatzimagas working together
the home has gone from a tired bungalow with rotting timber that needed replacing on its facade
complete with an almost 5m-tall roofline in the living zone and a backyard pool
we would have cut at least half of the home’s back off … and added
DURING: The substantial renovation involved cutting the entire back of the house away
AFTER: What the Thornbury home looks like now
During the renovation a crane was parked about halfway through where the home used to be in order to lift the massive steel beams that underpin the extension into place
The result is a rear room with soaring glazing that is filled with natural light
and has helped transform the kitchen into the heart of the home that a kitchen always has been for the Greek brothers
There was a crane sitting where the living room used to be as the builders renovated the property
Spilling out to a rear deck and pool zone has replaced a once overgrown rear yard
and the living space now embraces indoor-outdoor living when the weather suits
While the front rooms of the home have retained elements of their character charm
including decorative ceilings and a bay window in the main bedroom
But the update modernised the bathroom spaces
and added walk-in wardrobes to the floorplan
Doorways along the central hallway are all flush with the wall
so from the front of the home it appears to be an unbroken corridor with the entrances to rooms almost invisible until you are standing next to them
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The build also added an electric vehicle charger
plus solar panels to heat the pool and provide electricity
but we are trying to ensure it’s here to be 200,” Theo says
Jellis Craig listing agent John Karr said the home had taken Thornbury into “uncharted territory”
“They haven’t cut any corners,” Mr Karr said
“The feedback has been extremely positive about the back room with it’s 5m-tall ceiling and all the details
like the marble kitchen bench with the build-in marble sink
He added that with the brothers both very much on the same page throughout the build
the property was better for the close relationship between the builders behind it
The property will go under the hammer at 1pm October 12
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one of our best Eat Streets is getting even betterThornbury’s High Street is booming
with a new fire-fuelled Lebanese restaurant
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Thornbury – where Colombian-style hotdogs coexist alongside old- and new-school Greek spots
But a 300-metre stretch on the Thornbury-Preston border is further upping the ante
Luther’s Scoops.Nadia Stuart-Campbell!Luther’s ScoopsFour years since the birth of Brunswick ice-creamery Luther’s Scoops
“It just keeps getting busier and busier,” says owner Christian Williams
a chef who’s worked at Michelin-starred restaurants like The Fat Duck and The Clove Club in the UK
To help quell the queues at his poky Blyth Street original
Williams scooped up a second site in Thornbury – with ice-cream in its DNA
Luther’s has picked up where they left off
with a less eye-poppingly orange fit-out than Kenny Lover
but with the same retro tiles and its couch reupholstered in green
Williams and his team are serving all the flavours that made Luther’s famous
from butterscotch ripple to Earl Grey-chocolate
But there are also regular specials like pistachio-creme fraiche
and “sneaky collabs” like a sourdough ice-cream they’re making with neighbouring bakery All Are Welcome
Production happens at a commercial kitchen in Reservoir
the new shop also sells triple-choc cookies
the sought-after Luther’s pies with fillings such as sticky-date custard
Open Mon-Thu 1pm-10pm; Fri 1pm-10.30pm; Sat noon-10.30pm; Sun noon-10pm
796 High Street, Thornbury, luthers.com.au ]
The former Fitzroy restaurant Isme has opened in its new Thornbury digs.Jorge Mario RuvalcabaIsmeDo you remember Isme
the short-lived Lebanese eatery in the backstreets of Fitzroy
Young-gun owner Joseph Rahme set up shop opposite Napier Quarter in 2021
but he ultimately closed it in 2022 because of complications related to COVID and the building
Dishes at Isme.Jorge Mario Ruvalcaba“Old-school downtown Beirut” was the design brief for the curved corner site
so it’s all raw materials like sand-coloured bricks
with flame-licked items dominating the Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes
Where Rahme’s mum was in the kitchen at Isme 1.0
letting the chefs exercise a touch more creative freedom
Lebanese mountain bread is cooked to order
And among the centrepiece proteins is a half-chicken marinated in the Lebanese tawook style
there’s no chance you’ll leave hungry,” says Rahme
752 High Street, Thornbury, ismerestaurant.com.au
But in the face of a retail downturn, business wasn’t booming. And he had to make a change, dumping the deli fridges and flipping the year-old site into a pasta and wine bar just called Sandro
is not viable in this environment any more,” he says
though you can still click and collect handmade pasta
Anchovy toast at Sandro.SuppliedFinanzio has replaced Prova’s rigid set menu with a more casual a la carte offering that still retains a few favourites – like charry mortadella skewers – and three rotating pastas
But it’s not strictly Italian: smoked baba ghanoush comes with crudites and crisp flatbread
and there’s a sumac-spiced pavlova with strawberries and creme fraiche
Now a neighbourhood bar that locals can use as they like
Sandro is as much a place to flit in for a quick Campari soda and a snack as it is to settle in for a few hours
perhaps with bottle of Alberto Oggero’s appropriately named Sandro nebbiolo
822 High Street, Thornbury, instagram.com/pastificio_sandro
The couple behind Skinny’s, Preston’s zhushed-up milk bar, is shifting gears to open a wine bar, Peaches (901 High Street, Thornbury), early next year. The “goth older sister” to Skinny’s will be more refined, dark and moody, and with Eurocentric small plates.
But set to open in late November, Casa Sicilia Caffe (835 High Street, Thornbury) will bring a slice of Sicily to Thornbury, serving the quintessential breakfast of brioche and granita, as well as four different types of arancini (rice balls), a staple of Sicilian cuisine.
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Yarraville just became a whole lot cooler with this delicious slice of modern Greek diningThis all-day Greek cafe and no-bookings wine bar in Yarraville exudes cool. It helps, of course, that the food is fantastic.
Carlton’s exciting new Greek Taverna is here for a good time, not a long timeOwners Angie Giannakodakis and Guy Holder are looking for a permanent home for the new concept, popping up in the Carlton terrace formerly known as Epocha.
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“Retail is decimated because of the economic climate,” says Marco Finanzio. Last week, he flipped his Thornbury pasta shop Pastificio Sandro
and the 14-seat pop-up diner Prova which opened inside in April
A strategy to cope with changing tastes and tightened purse strings
drop-in-for-a-glass-of-wine or stay-for-the-night kind of deal
which suits what the dining trends are these days,” he says
“I think 13 out of 14 quarters have been in negative growth,” he continues
“We had to make a really tough decision to wind [the retail] part of the business down and make the dining element the core
We thought we’d make the offering a bit more approachable [in terms of] price point and make it super casual
but still execute it with as much care and tenacity as we did with Prova.”
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“I’m very conscious of not self-cannibalising,” he says
Prova’s set menu is replaced by an à la carte offering that includes handmade pastas and gussied up wine bar snacks – like the anchovy toast
which uses vinegary white anchovies draped over chopped green olives
sage butter and a slab of golden fried brioche
Pastas currently include a classic bucatini all’amatriciana; a squid ink calamarata (named for its resemblance to calamari rings) with calamari ragu and black olive crumb
inspired by head chef Anthony Palermo’s nonna’s recipe; and a lighter
summery version of Prova’s bottoni brodo (button-shaped pastas filled with ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano
in broth) with pea shoots and parmesan foam
Prova’s mortadella skewers – where mortadella ribbons are threaded onto a skewer
chargrilled over a hibachi and slathered in fermented chilli honey
then served on house-made flatbread and stracciatella – have survived the change-up
“They’re not going anywhere,” says Finanzio
Finanzio is also excited about the neighbourly vibes Sandro promotes
you’ll end up talking to the table next to you
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but there’s still nothing like GigiThe suburban view is not spectacular
exactly – but there’s something special about golden hours spent on this summer-only sundeck
rose vermouth and bubbles.Justin McManus6 / 8The bar sits above Umberto Espresso Bar.Justin McManus7 / 8Gin-and-tonic white chocolate “Magnum” ice-cream.Justin McManus8 / 8Pavlova sgroppino with sorbet
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The promise of night floods the sky with possibility
A chilled spritz rests in your curled fingers
while the first sip of pink grapefruit and prosecco dances on your tongue
The only thing that could be better is someone whispering seductive words in your ear
And then it happens: “The burgers have arrived.”
the summer-only sundeck that has just opened for its fourth season above Umberto Espresso Bar
There are plenty of new rooftops in Melbourne
The signature Gigi Spritz is made with red grapefruit aperitif, rose vermouth and bubbles.Justin McManusI’m not saying it’s spectacular, exactly – the view to Thornbury’s north is suburbia – but there’s something special about climbing above uber-urban High Street and hitting a faceful of sky.
To get to this proletarian paradise, you wend your way through Umberto, a classic Italian casalinga, the bedrock of a 15-year-old Thornbury restaurant group that also includes cheeky Joanie’s Baretto and bijou pasta and wine bar Pastificio Sandro. The group is Italian at heart, springing from owner Marco Finanzio’s desire to honour his father Umberto’s Calabrian food heritage.
Gigi is a bit different: it’s the next-gen Aussie upstart, adding a bit of Naarm nous to the Euro-leaning portfolio.
High Street is jam-packed with bars, cafes and restaurants – but this is its best sectionAdvertisementThe menu is snacky and only tangentially Italian. Those American cheeseburgers are easy drinking fuel and there are fries, because sometimes you just give the people what they want.
A bar needs croquettes but these ones would please nonno. They’re tight little packages of eggplant parmigiana, gluten-free crumbed and fried.
Spicy “picante” pinsa, pictured during golden hour.Justin McManusPinsa are a light, crisp spin on pizza. The bonus for serving them as bar food is that they’re less floppy than pizza and easier to eat one-handed.
Scallops are slurpable too, baked with chilli butter and served in the half shell. The food isn’t amazing but it more than does the job.
You’re probably here for the drinks anyway. That spritz is frisky and citrussy, made with red grapefruit aperitif, rose vermouth and bubbles.
A sgroppino is everyone’s favourite on a boiling day in old Veneto, made here with a scoop of sorbet, a whisper of passionfruit and prosecco.
Gin-and-tonic “Magnum” ice-cream.Justin McManusDo you like to nibble your cocktails? You’d be in the market for a gin-and-tonic white chocolate “Magnum” ice-cream, made in partnership with gelato artisans Cono.
Gigi knows Melbourne summer can mean many things: there are blankets, heaters and a bit of shelter for sudden squalls. It’s an easy drop-in space before a meal downstairs or after you’ve eaten elsewhere.
It’s busiest at golden hour but when you’re snacking and spritzing, all the hours seem gold-plated and becoming more precious every minute you’re here.
This tiny gelato shop in the ’burbs proves Melbourne’s lickability rating is risingOver the years, the big gelati brands have opened more branches and there are many cool new players, but Luna Blu has become more special for staying small.
Colour, queues and a hidden entrance: Inside popular Thai diner Soi 38’s new homeAfter a decade in a CBD carpark, the cult Melbourne favourite has got new digs and plenty of fresh ideas to unleash. But it hasn’t left behind the old magic.
Gather your friends and head to this big breezy tin-roofed shed in an industrial estateThis summer, skip the tents and pitch a meal at Campground Kitchen to your friends instead.
one-bathroom clinker brick home in Thornbury ignited a fierce bidding war among eight buyers on Saturday
with the price soaring $381,000 over the reserve to reach $2,231,000
A young man from Melbourne’s inner north muscled out two underbidder families to secure 116 Rennie Street, on a 743-square-metre block close to Merri Creek, featuring an open fireplace, vine-clad pergola and deck. It had a price guide of $1.75 million to $1.85 million and a reserve at the top of the range.
Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 63.5 per cent from 702 reported results
Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate
The Thornbury auction was a standout in a quieter-than-usual spring market
116 Rennie Street drew almost 20 registered bidders
“It was competitive right from the start,” said co-selling agent Matthew McIntosh of Jellis Craig
“Bidding started at $1.7 million and went in $20,000 increments before reaching the mid-$1.9 million mark where buyers began to drop out
with bids slowing to $10,000 and eventually shrinking to as little as $1000 and $500 bids
there were just three of them … but a young buyer upsizing from his current property got it
All the bidders were locals from the inner north
and they were all looking for that larger land size
and they liked the fact that the floorplan could be accommodated to introduce a fourth bedroom and a second bathroom.”
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“I don’t think we would have achieved the price we did if we didn’t do that
Now they can downsize to regional Victoria,” McIntosh said
followed a recent uptick in the market with increased foot traffic at open homes
we sold 93 out of 111 properties [under the hammer] across our offices this weekend.”
In Yarraville, another fierce auction unfolded at 176 Stephen Street where two families battled for an architect-designed Edwardian home before a crowd of about 70. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom property sold under the hammer for $2.23 million, above its reserve of $2.2 million. It had a price guide of $2 million to $2.2 million.
After opening on a vendor bid of $2 million, the buyers threw a flurry of $25,000 bids until it was called on the market at $2.2 million.
“The underbidder told me their max was $2.2 million, so they stretched themselves, but unfortunately, they just couldn’t go any further,” said selling agent Huss Saad of Village Real Estate.
3 Baths1 ParkingView listing He added the home’s elegance and location helped it nab a good result
“Even though it was last renovated in 2013
A lot of buyers commented that it felt like it had been done just a few years ago,” Saad said
The vendors bought the home in 2014 from the architect who designed it
In Coburg, a first home-buyer couple outmuscled two families and an investor to a charming three-bedroom centenary home at 157 Nicholson Street – paying $1.36 million. The home had a price guide of $1.1 million to $1.2 million and a reserve of $1.25 million.
2 Baths3 ParkingView listing Lead agent Raphael Calik-Houston, of Ray White Coburg, said the buyers, who happened to be away in Noosa, had their parents step in to bid – ending their six-month home hunt.
Calik-Houston said the home had been in the same family for 15 years and needed a $50,000 makeover – including restumping – before the campaign.
“That restumping alone was a bit of extra cost, but we advised the vendors to make it as turnkey as possible – and it paid off,” he said.
Bidding kicked off at $1.1 million with increments of largely $10,000 and $15,000.
While the sole investor was outbid, Houston added investor interest was on the rise.
“It’s weird, but the phone is ringing with investors who are seeing Melbourne as good value now,” he said.
Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee said the Victorian capital’s market remained balanced, but warned the favourable conditions for buyers could slightly wane in the lead-up to Christmas.
“At the affordable end, Melbourne is a good market for first home buyers. It’s not moving quickly, and there’s a decent level of stock available,” she said.
“And average active bidders per auction have dropped slightly from 2.53 last month to 2.31.
“But the market is still seeing properties clear, and we can see that buyers are motivated.”
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The suburb of Thornbury epitomises that inner-north culture of awesome music and great nightlife
Thornbury is a prime place for seeing gigs
The music venues in Thornbury are frequented by humble local bands and internationally acclaimed acts
Keep up with the latest music news, features, festivals, interviews and reviews here
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loud and unforgiving at Cactus Room – most of the time
There’s a good chance you’ll be dodging flying elbows and other debris in the pit
a lot of the music venues in Thornbury are a little out of the way
you’ll definitely want to save this spot to your Google Maps
Scratch that music-making itch any day of the week by bringing your bandmates down to one of their three rehearsal rooms
Offering drum kit rentals and one of the most reasonable rates in town
you might even score a chance to drop an EP through the venue’s own up-and-coming record label
you can always grab a drink from their fully-stocked bar and catch a gig when you’re done practising
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The Thornbury Theatre are a relatively to the live music world and have already had a handful of awesome gigs that have found a bunch of new fans. They are usually used as a function space for lavish weddings and big parties. There’s some great shows coming to the Thornbury in the next few months, this includes Babe Rainbow, Karma County and Casey Donovan.
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An array of sounds and artists have graced Gummo’s sticky floors. Rock ‘n’ roll, reggae, metal, balkan brass, hip hop, rembetika… just to name a few. Cafe Gummo also features karaoke and recently a ‘lip sync to death’ competition.
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A bustling live music bar located right in the heart of Thornbury
Shotkickers know how to serve up a good time
Shotkickers has its grip on the diverse and incredible music scene of our city
serving up incredible acts on their stage every night of the week
Live music goes down seven nights a week at Shotkickers
With the venue designed around hosting a great sounding gig
it’s a muso’s dream to play on their stage
for musicians,“ says owner Christopher Windley
Everyone is so excited to bring something fresh to the scene.”
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A conversation about the best music venues in Thornbury cannot be had without mentioning The Croxton. With Northcote housing some of the biggest music venues in Melbourne right next door, it’s certainly a hot spot for locals, but its iconography can always be traced back to the early days of The Croxton.
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Live music for free on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights as part of their beloved free gig series – full of some of Melbourne’s best up-and-coming acts. They’re known for their live music series, where they invite local acts to play on their stage in a series of free gigs that take place every week on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Preston holds quite a stunning range of options when it comes to music venues, placing it on Melbourne’s musical map as a must-visit location.
If you ever happen to find yourself straying far north of the CBD, don’t stress about it. The live music venues in Preston are just as good as its southern counterparts. You’ll certainly be glad you made the slightly out of the way trip up north after a night out at the buzzing music venues in Preston.
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Although the Merri Bar has only been around for two years
the Preston live music venue has already won over the hearts of many
Offering punters chilled-out live music on Saturdays and Sundays and a carefully curated selection of drinks all week long
it’s the perfect northside gathering point for a casual catch-up
And the roster of talent coming through the bar should not be overlooked either
booking acoustic acts from across the country
The intimate room is great for catching artists up close and personal
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Ragtime Tavern is sure to make you feel as though you’ve stepped into an old western
With a bar literally built around a baby grand piano
Ragtime Tavern champions pianists and acoustic acts
with live piano performances from Wednesday to Saturday each week
If you’d like to know about the best music venues in other suburbs around Melbourne, be sure to check out our comprehensive list here.
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A man accused of violent disorder after confronting neo-Nazi gatecrashers at an anti-fascist fundraiser in Melbourne’s inner-north has had his prosecution abandoned by police
Benjamin Squire had been facing jail time after he was charged over a melee that broke out when he and others asked 20 balaclava-clad neo-Nazis to leave a queer-friendly bar in Thornbury
Thornbury bar Cafe Gummo.Credit: Jason South
Squire told this masthead he was glad justice had prevailed
“I am disgusted to have been the only person charged
with not a single neo-Nazi would-be attacker so much as formally questioned or charged,” Squire said
“Victoria Police should be concerned about white supremacists linked to terrorists such as the Christchurch shooter..
they continue to protect and escort them through our streets.”
The court had previously heard that a group of about 20 far–right activists had formed a line outside Cafe Gummo on an August night in 2023
dozens of patrons had gathered to raise money for anti-fascist research group White Rose Society and Indigenous rights organisation Black Peoples Union
When members of the neo-Nazi National Socialist Network [NSN] arrived at the venue
The court heard that as the men formed a line outside
Squire and others approached them and asked that they leave
Police had previously alleged that those inside the bar then chased the balaclava-clad men down the street
The court was told police were aware the venue owner had received threats from far-right groups for previously holding fundraisers for queer and trans groups
police prosecutors withdrew the charges and the state was ordered to pay Squire’s defence costs
Defence lawyer Luke McMahon said his client should never have been charged
He said it was extraordinary to learn his client was the only person charged over the incident with zero neo-Nazis arrested
“Can you imagine if these guys were of the Islamic faith
they’d be in a stainless-steel cell and absolutely subject to a preventative detention regime,” McMahon said
“There is something disarming about them being Anglo to the authorities
It’s much easier to see the threat in something foreign.”
McMahon said the far-right group had a documented history of speaking about extreme violence and praise for mass murderers
including Christchurch killer Brenton Tarrant and Norwegian extremist Anders Breivik
state and federal political leaders from both major parties condemned a protest held by a group of neo-Nazis in the regional NSW town of Corowa
At the time, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan called on the community to unite against “hate and division” after the neo-Nazis gathered in front of the town’s war memorial
and held a sign that read “white man fight back”
gather in front of the Corowa war memorial
after a magistrate found he had shown no remorse for performing a Nazi salute outside the County Court building in October 2023
Outside court, he told the press he had vowed to continue performing the Nazi salute daily and argued for his right to free speech
On Australia Day this year, men were arrested at a march in Adelaide
with some charged under South Australia’s new anti-Nazi laws
“They’re creating public spectacles and it’s terrifying
There is an inevitability of something seriously violent happening,” McMahon said
Members of Australian neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network in the Grampians
“The failure of police to identify this [the Cafe Gummo incident] as effectively a hate crime is a failure to appreciate the danger these people pose
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A man accused of violent disorder after confronting neo-Nazi gatecrashers at an anti-fascist fundraiser in Melbourne\\u2019s inner-north has had his prosecution abandoned by police
Benjamin Squire had been after he was charged over a melee that broke out when he and others asked 20 balaclava-clad neo-Nazis to leave a queer-friendly bar in Thornbury
\\u201CI am disgusted to have been the only person charged
with not a single neo-Nazi would-be attacker so much as formally questioned or charged,\\u201D Squire said
\\u201CVictoria Police should be concerned about white supremacists linked to terrorists such as the Christchurch shooter..
they continue to protect and escort them through our streets.\\u201D
The court had previously heard that a group of about 20 far\\u2013right activists had formed a line outside Cafe Gummo on an August night in 2023
they \\u201Carranged themselves on the street\\u201D
police prosecutors withdrew the charges and the state was ordered to pay Squire\\u2019s defence costs
\\u201CCan you imagine if these guys were of the Islamic faith
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The one-bedroom unit at 8/44 Keon Street had a price of between $365,000 and $385,000. Luke Brizzi, McGrath Northcote partner and auctioneer, opened with a vendor bid of $365,000.
The winning bidder was a first home buyer in his 30s, who moved from Italy less than a decade ago and works at Yarra Valley Water.
The property was one of 1191 scheduled to go to auction in Melbourne this week. By evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 67.2 per cent from 863 reported results throughout the week, while 100 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate.
“He was very humble and very proud that he came over and set up his life here, got a good job, and managed to buy a property by himself,” Brizzi said.
The underbidder, an empty-nester hoping to return to the area after living regionally, missed out. The other bidders were first-time buyers.
Brizzi said the 44-square-metre unit was good value, particularly for entry-level buyers.
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“It ticked the box of it being an old ’70s build, a double-brick apartment building and feeling contemporary because the whole block had been refurbished in the early 2000s,” he said.
The vendor is a single woman in her 40s who lived in the property years ago before renting it out.
“People now are seeing that the clearance rates are higher. They’re seeing good results. They’re keeping an eye on the market now, and pulling the trigger on selling,” Brizzi said.
“Buyers that have told us their broker said ‘you need to go and buy something now. Otherwise, we’re going to get more interest rate cuts and you’re going to get priced out of the market’,” he said.
He said Thornbury’s popularity was growing because of its closeness to amenities and transport.
“It’s very, very close to all the action like Miller Street. It’s not too far from High Street, the tram, and the train. It’s right in the heart of everything,” Brizzi said.
A Victorian home in Malvern sold at auction for $2.204 million after a competitive bidding war.
1 Bath1 ParkingView listing The two-bedroom house at 65 Jordan Street had a price guide at $1.8 million to $1.95 million and had a reserve of $1.95 million.
More than 80 people attended the 25-minute auction, which opened with a $1.8 million bid from a buyer’s advocate. All three bidders were active near the $2.2 million mark, including a young couple and another party who inspected the home for the first time that day.
Auctioneer David Sciola paused the bidding after multiple $1000 rises, returning to accept only $5000 increments to speed up the auction.
Carla Fetter of Jellis Craig Malvern said the home stood out thanks to its generous 314 square metre block.
“It’s unusually large for a two-bedroom,” Fetter said. “It is a really pretty Victorian house with an attractive facade. It had a small car park at the front, but it was a car spot, nonetheless,” she said.
“We’ve had a solid start to the year, especially in Melbourne. The results have been really strong, so we’re feeling a lot more optimistic about the market,” she said.
A big family home in Oakleigh South sold for $1.75 million to a developer who bid while on holiday.
3 Baths4 ParkingView listing The four-bedroom home on a 1086-square-metre block at 4-6 Riley Street had been in the family for 52 years. It had a price guide between $1.6 million and $1.75 million. It had a reserve of $1.67 million.
“The opening bid was $1.4 million, and it was like extracting teeth up until the reserve,” Leigh Kelepouris from Ray White Oakleigh said.
Five bidders took part in the slow-paced auction, including three families. The underbidder and the winning buyer were both developers.
“The person who bought it was overseas and was bidding online, through a family member … He’s planning on putting a few townhouses on there,” he said.
He said the home’s rare double-block position made it attractive to both developers and owner-occupiers.
A top-floor apartment in Eaglemont failed to sell at auction, passing in within its price guide range with no bids.
1 Bath− .css-12a1b0h{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0;-webkit-clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);border:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-clip-path:inset(100%);clip-path:inset(100%);-webkit-clip-path:none;display:none;}ParkingView listing The two-bedroom, one-bathroom home at 8/14 Ashby Grove listed with a price guide of $580,000 to $610,000 and passed in at $590,000. The reserve was set at $615,000.
Brad Pearce of Miles Real Estate Ivanhoe said the property attracted attention during the campaign, but no bidders registered.
“Two parties had interest but just weren’t ready to buy yet because they hadn’t got their finances finalised,” he said.
Want proof? Northcote has the (admittedly excellent) Palace Westgarth cinema but Thornbury rocks the Thornbury Picture House, which, with its 57-seat charm, is as far away from a chain cinema as it’s possible to get.
Northcote Plaza is a nightmare of poor feng shui and wayward supermarket-dwelling pigeons, while just a kilometre along High Street, Psarakos Market makes food shopping fun.
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It has a dedicated fishmonger, chicken shop, butcher and greengrocer, along with a Greek-Italian supermarket where even breathing the air is a parmesan-accented pleasure.
It’s also closed on Sundays – how old-timey is that?
For Woodards agent Mario Lionetti, Thornbury’s charm stems from the fact it has kept its soul despite the wave of gentrification that has turned its period homes on decent sized blocks into hot property.
“The people coming in love it for what it is,” he says. “The arty people moved into the shops when they were run down and now it’s on the up it’s managed to keep its character.
“In its less salubrious days you’d tell people you were from Northcote or Thornbury, as I was, and some people would take a step back. These days it’s sought after by people from all walks of Melbourne.
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“We like to say it’s always been a great area – it’s just that more people now know about it.”
It’s easy to eat and drink your way along the Thornbury stretch of High Street without even having to brave the number 86 tram.
Local favourites include the Italian stylings of Umberto Espresso Bar (head upstairs for aperitivo hour at rooftop bar Gigi) and Joanie’s Baretto, and the classically perfect Portuguese tarts of Casa Nata.
Artisan bakery All Are Welcome has ridden the Thornbury wave, adding to its Northcote original, while Carwyn Cellars is a great place for a post-work drink.
Thornbury is a good spot to catch a live gig. Relaunched in 2015, the bandroom at the Croxton Park Hotel (“the Crox” to its friends) hosts local and international artists of all genres, from soul, hip hop and hardcore to punk, rock and whatever else is floating the music scene’s boat.
Further along High Street, the ornate 1920s-era Thornbury Theatre is another home of live music and theatrical events, while you can boost your at-home music collection with a vinyl haul at Thornbury Records.
Agent: Woodards, Mario Lionetti 0418 319 359
There’s a large north-facing rear garden and a classic Thornbury deco facade at this family home near parklands and the Darebin Creek. It’s comfortable now but comes with town planning approval for two townhouses maximising city views.
2 Baths2 ParkingView listing Price guide: $2.7 million
Agent: Love & Co, Theo Angelopoulos 0414 813 160
Gracefully curving walls and features, luxury lighting and an abundance of natural light are hallmarks of this brand-new family home. Clever touches include a study alcove in the generously sized hallway, and a kitchen servery to the outside entertaining area.
Kay Pavlou’s documentary ‘Two Homelands’ is preparing to take over Thornbury with two screenings this coming weekend
The documentary will be shown on Saturday (4.30pm) and (3.30pm) at the Thornbury Picture House
with Pavlou to be present and engage in a Q&A session after each screening
‘Two Homelands’ released last year in line with the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion
with the film capturing the stories of six Australian Greek Cypriots
The film serves as both a commemoration of war and a celebration of community
with the film using the eyewitness accounts of the six Australian Greek Cypriots to illustrate the cost of war
their migration to Australia and their desire for peace for all Cypriots
The director had told Neos Kosmos last year about her pride in the positive reception the documentary has received
“I have observed audiences go through a sombre journey of loss and grief
but there are also humorous anecdotes – creating both grief for Cyprus and hope for the future,” Pavlou said last November ahead of the first screenings in Melbourne
“I am pleased that Cypriot communities and general audiences everywhere have been very emotional and engaged
Discussions after the screenings have been thought provoking
This is priceless for me as I get the opportunity to hear what the audience is thinking and feeling.”
The Adelaide-born filmmaker stated 50 years of conflict and the ongoing division of the island is a difficult reality for many Cypriots
with the ‘Cyprus Problem’ still unresolved today
“Having a film from the Australian perspective helps the communities to express these complex feelings and share their story with those who do not know the history of their homeland,” she said
“My film also shows Greek and Turkish Cypriots who are working together
the desire for some version of reunification is still strong.”
After Gavin Thornbury’s seven years with Connacht Rugby ended last summer
he contemplated the end of his professional rugby career
the lock forward is captain of a resurgent Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby
The 31-year-old was one of several senior players who came to Herriman in the offseason to help the year eight club back to Play-Off rugby
Thornbury spent his time in his native Ireland with Connacht in Galway after joining the Leinster Rugby Academy
Aside from brief spells in New Zealand and England
he relishes a whole new life across the North Atlantic
The former Ireland U20 international spent his vacations visiting major cities in the USA to see friends who had emigrated and a country he was obsessed with
“It was the chance to play in America,” Thornbury said
I always had an eye on it to see how it was going
“Playing over here and getting to live over here has always been attractive
I didn’t know what I was going to do
and then my agent asked if I would go to America
“Then Utah got on and said they were looking for a lock
Director of Rugby) and they were really honest about how last season had gone and their vision for this year
Thornbury arrived in Utah after two months with the Northampton Saints
He played six games for the Gallagher Premiership Rugby champions and prepared for his maiden MLR campaign alongside a hotbed of rugby talent
Utah head coach Greg Cooper liked what he saw in the Irishman and appointed the forward as his captain ahead of their season-opening 45-31 win over the Chicago Hounds
“I was very grateful to be asked,” Thornbury said
there are so many leaders in that team; it’s more of a placename than anything else
“We have got vast experience in Liam Coltman
and experience all over the board with Joel Hodson and D’Angelo Leuila
“It’s not like I’ve had to really step up in the leadership department
there’s lot of leaders here and I was just really grateful to be asked
I did it in Connacht once or twice but never had the full captaincy role
but it has been a lot of fun and I am delighted to be doing it.”
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Zion Going and Jordan Trainor both scored two tries in their 36-19 win over the Sharks at Baptist Health Community Field as Thornbury and his teammates bounced back from their Week 4 loss
It is a start to the season that dramatically contrasts with the end of their 2024 season
the Warriors were eight points from playing knockout rugby as the finest of margins took the hunger for winner-takes-all rugby to new heights
Thornbury is one of a number of crucial arrivals to Cooper’s squad
along with ex-All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman
former NOLA center Jordan Trainor and journeyman prop Aku Seiuli
Buying into the Utah Built mentality established by the coaching panel
which was reinforced by hiking up mountains and preseason at Warriors HQ
“There obviously has been a bit of a rebuild,” Thornbury said
“There are a lot of players that are new this year
“I came in a little bit later than everyone else
but the connections were here when I arrived
“You could see everyone was enjoying being in and around the building
Everyone bought into what the coaches were saying
“We have tried to continue that as we went into the season
but it is a lot easier in preseason because there is no selection and no results
“Now there are games the mood of the camp changes
We just try to go back to that Utah Built philosophy and try to keep our connections
The group are doing it really well.”
Entering Week 6 and a clash with the Seattle Seawolves
the Warriors are second in the Western Conference
who have inflicted Utah’s sole defeat so far in 2025
a trip to Starfire Sports Complex and the division’s fourth-place team invites plenty of potential for the visiting team to further their cause
the Warriors’ start to 2025 indicates a team with a clear desire to end that knockout rugby drought
Thornbury will be the face of that campaign
both as the team’s captain and the key in the forward pack
“Every team I have been in wants to win the competition that we are in,” Thornbury said
there are obviously different markers along the way that we have to hit
“You can’t look too far down the line
We’re very much focused week-on-week
“I think as a playing group we’ve committed to each week presenting a new challenge
“I have found myself preparing for teams that I have never prepared against
“Each week you need to be on your game
so we talk each week about a new challenge and what we’re trying to focus on.”
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A family has splashed more than $1m on a house in Melbourne’s inner north with plans to demolish and rebuild
after being won over by the ultra cool neighbourhood
The three-bedroom weatherboard home at 23 Gooch Street, Thornbury, was described as ripe for renovation or as an ideal knock down and rebuild – subject to council approval – in its online listing
and was advertised with a $1.15m-$1.2m asking range
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Woodards Northcote Thornbury director Mario Butera said four interested buyers attended the auction but only one group ended up bidding
Although the house passed in on a $1.05m bid
a quick negotiation after the hammer came down resulted in a $1.15m sale to the new owners
“They are building a new home for their family,” Mr Butera said
it’s a lovely home to have a park next door
and they love the location near the coolest street in the world
The kitchen looks out to some palm trees in the nearby park
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Thornbury and Preston the world’s coolest street for 2024
Less than 10km away, a four-bedroom house at 6 Pardy St, Pascoe Vale, sold just a week after being listed earlier this month
featuring an open-plan living and dining area with a gas log fireplace
kitchen with Bosch appliances and a butler’s pantry
and a barbecue kitchen in the landscaped garden
The house has three bedrooms and one bathroom
Ray White Pascoe Vale’s principal Stefan Stella said the owners
had fallen in love with a Macedon Ranges property and bought it
meaning they needed to sell their “showstopping” Pascoe Vale pad
the second on a Wednesday and it sold on the Friday,” Mr Stella said
The house was scheduled to be auctioned on November 30 but a pair of buyers made an offer that was too good to refuse
an integrated dishwasher and adjoining butler’s pantry make the kitchen a functional yet stylish place to cook and dine in
while the family bathroom is home to a freestanding bath tub
The property was listed with a $1.55m-$1.65m asking range but sold for $1.7m
Mr Stella said a young couple snapped up the house
He said that while it was not unheard of for an abode to sell within a week of being listed
it was unusual for a family-style home to do so – especially weeks ahead of an auction
“There was a lot of happiness following the sale
the owners invited their friends and family over for a celebration,” he added
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Kick off your shoes and slather on the sunscreen because 3 Ravens and Thornbury Bowls Club are teaming up for another year of community fun and
includes a variety of outdoor activities and prize giveaways — all in the spirit of celebrating the start of summer
you can chow down on classic barbecue fare
and either join a casual game of free barefoot bowls or test your skills by entering the Bowl Off
you'll fight it out with fellow bowlers to roll your ball closest to a 50c piece
A stack of beer can games and kid-friendly activities will also be set up all over the club
pouring a range of their brews to thirsty players
To celebrate of the launch of its 86 Tram series
the brewery will also be running The Gigantic Raffle
Enter for the chance to win merch like caps
which includes entry to the Bowl Off and Gigantic Raffle as well as three cans of beer
Bold home renovations across Victoria that have come up for sale have been made splashy sales over the past 12 months
and an Elsternwick character home turned into luxury haven — some of Victoria’s best home renovations proved there’s still money to be made in a bold makeover
restored to its 1891 glory and now on the market with a price guide up to $1.59m
and a Thornbury home where a crane was brought in to rebuild the entire back half — resulting in a $3m+ sale for the suburb
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Dedicated homeowners like Studio Jock’s Josh Malcolm camped in his unfinished Leopold homes and poured his heart into creating a personal sanctuary
And The Bachelor Australia’s Sam and Snezana Wood turned an Elsternwick character home into one of Melbourne’s most luxurious family premises
Bella Vista’s grand hallway showcases freshly polished timber floors
A rare piece of Mildura’s history
has been beautifully renovated and move-in ready for its new owners
Built in 1891, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 78-80 Olive Ave is still on the market with a $1.45m-$1.59m
This meticulously restored property offers buyers a unique opportunity to own the town’s oldest residential home
following town founders the Chaffey brothers’ residence (now the Mildura Art Centre)
The restored Mildura home features a modern kitchen with premium appliances
Barry Plant Mildura’s Tenese Venneri said the renovation covers 950sq m of the property
with updates preserving its character while catering to contemporary tastes
“From the grand hallway with polished timber floors and intricate fretwork to the open-plan kitchen and living area
every detail has been thoughtfully crafted,” Mr Venneri said
is perfect for family meals or entertaining guests
Before: A piece of Mildura history that was semi-renovated by its previous owners
After: Bella Vista is now a luxurious family home with plenty of open space
a decked entertaining area with a pizza oven
An additional building overlooking the pool functions as a gym
giving buyers flexibility to suit their lifestyle.”
Mr Venneri said the home is a testament to Mildura’s long history and has been lovingly updated to meet modern expectations
pool house and yoga studio was added to the home
Almost two decades of renovating and improving their family home vendors Frank and Morelle Karalis sold up
Transforming a neglected property into a modern masterpiece is no small feat
it became a 17-year labour of love of transformation
The Gladstone Park home they purchased in 2007 as a fixer-upper is now a modern family home that sold at auction late last year for $855,000
one-bathroom house at 9 Jessop Court was unrecognisable from the dated home the Karalis family first moved into
The kitchen and living area prior to the renovations
Now: The area is open with new floorboards and a light colour scheme
“We bought it knowing a lot of work was needed
it became our family haven,” Mrs Karalis said
The journey began for the couple with countless weekends spent knocking down walls
What was once a cramped and closed-off space is now an open-plan living area
The bathroom prior to its large scale renovation
After: The bathroom includes a rain shower
The sale marks the end of an era for the Karalis family
who raised their children in the home and poured heart and soul into its transformation
will create his own memories here made it more bearable.”
The new Gen Z buyer with Ray White Gladstone Park’s Phillip Mercieca and vendors Frank and Morelle Karalis
Ray White Gladstone Park auctioneer Phillip Mercieca said the property’s final price reflected both its immaculate presentation and the high demand in Melbourne’s post-Covid housing market
Mrs Karalis offered advice for aspiring homeowners:
“Happiness in a home comes from meeting your needs without compromise.”
The couple constructed a large outdoor entertaining area overlooking the backyard
Historic charm meets cutting-edge style in this renovated Elsternwick home with $6.35m-$6.65m price hopes
The couple purchased the property for $3.31m in 2018
working with esteemed architects Castley McCrimmon to re-imagine the space into a family haven
Whitefox Bayside director Lana Samuels praised the renovation and the finer details that went into the final product
Sam and Snezana Wood’s Elsternwick home combines historic elegance with luxurious contemporary design from Melbourne celebrity based architect firm Castley McCrimmon
the double garage – it is one of the best homes in Elsternwick,” Ms Samuels said
Ms Samuels said the home’s design seamlessly combines historic elegance with contemporary luxury
“The profile and lifestyle Sam and Snezana have built in this home is wrapped up in the perfect package,” she said
The five-bedroom property features dark parquetry floors
and a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen fitted with premium appliances from Smeg
BEFORE: 17 Gisborne St, Elsternwick featured a large hot tub
A gourmet kitchen and 15m-long pool are highlights of this meticulously crafted family home
The home also has a 15m-long swimming pool
soundproof gym complete with a glass-walled sauna
The master suite offers a walk-in wardrobe
while open-plan living spaces with a gas log fireplace enhance the home’s warm
The home is still on the market with a $6.35m-$6.65m price guide
After: The home’s soundproof gym and glass-walled sauna set a new standard for luxury living according to Whitefox Bayside director Lana Samuels
A remarkable transformation: From disrepair to a sanctuary featuring Italian marble and custom joinery
Studio Jock founder Josh Malcolm didn’t just find his dream home on the Bellarine Peninsula — he dreamt it over a period of time where most of the state was locked down
During Covid lockdowns he spent hours sketching floor plans and imagining possibilities to show off his architectural skills
After missing out on two other properties and unsure if he was going to purchase his first home
he had a vivid dream: a birch tree growing in a cozy nook by a staircase
Josh Malcolm and the birch tree he saw in his dream
He visited the open home in Leopold at 31 Myuna St
and was floored when there was a birch tree there – exactly as Josh Malcolm had envisioned
Months of resilience and creativity over the global pandemic brought this dream home to life on the Bellarine Peninsula
Mr Malcolm used the project as a way to develop and improve his architectural skills
and he began a transformation that tested his resilience and creativity – it was in disrepair — no ceilings
and no flooring — but Mr Malcolm embraced the challenge
he camped in the unfinished space with his corgi
“I made every design decision myself — knocking down walls
Leopold is on the market for $1.25m to $1.35m after a major renovation
meaning “clear waters,” the Studio Jock founder added six water features and planted 13 birch trees
Sharing his journey on Instagram earned nearly 300,000 views and 1,200 new followers
Natural lighting was a huge focus for the Studio Jock founder’s Leopold project
The previous kitchen was ripped out and replaced with one with natural light and grandeur
Jellis Craig Barwon Heads Spencer Luppino said the transformation was phenomenal
“The seamless flow between living areas and outdoor zones
and custom joinery create a unique sense of charm and luxury rarely found in Leopold.” Mr Luppino said
BEFORE: One of the bedrooms prior to the renovation
AFTER: The project was an Instagram-worthy renovation that scored over 300,000 viewers with its unique charm
given the quality and move-in-ready appeal.”
According to industry sources the home sold for $980,000 in November last year
A Thornbury bungalow renovation now features a 5m-high-high ceiling and sleek backyard pool
Brothers Theo and Terry Hatzimagas took a decaying bungalow at 63 Speight St, Thornbury and turned it into a modern masterpiece
leaving just five or six original timber studs untouched
we would have cut at least half of the home’s back off … and added quite a large extension,” Theo said
The mammoth renovation saw the entire back of the house demolished and a crane parked where the living room once stood
What stood was a sleek and sophisticated home
complete with a nearly 5m-high-high ceiling in the living zone
a crane was brought in to lift the massive steel beams that form the backbone of the extension
allowing the creation of a light-filled rear room that is now the centrepiece of the home
The kitchen — a tribute to the Greek brothers’ belief in food as the heart of any home — featured Calacatta Paonazzo marble
The home has been completely rebuilt with only five or six of the home’s original stumps remaining in the new build
The previously overgrown back yard has been replaced with an entertainer’s dream
including a pool and a deck that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living
the front rooms retain their charming heritage touches
such as decorative ceilings and a bay window in the main bedroom
while modern updates include luxe bathrooms
and hidden doorways that create a streamlined central hallway
The overgrown garden before the major renovation
Solar panels and an electric vehicle charger ensure the home is as sustainable as it is stunning
but we are trying to ensure it’s here to be 200,” Theo added
Jellis Craig Northcote’s John Karr said the home took the Thornbury market into “uncharted territory.”
with Calacatta marble and Miele appliances
is the heart of this renovated Thornbury home
“The feedback has been extremely positive about the back room with its 5m-high-tall ceiling and all the details
like the marble kitchen bench with the built-in marble sink
Architect Owen Castley sold his home in Ascot Vale
Renowned Melbourne celebrity architect Owen Castley found a buyer for his Rothwell Hill residence at 48 St Leonards Rd
It sold for $1.81m in November last year after extensive renovations
outbid several contenders to secure the coveted Ascot Vale home
The home has since gone to “an admirer of architectural finesse”
co-founder of Castley McCrimmon and designer for celebrity home’s like The Block judge Marty Fox and The Bachelor Australia stars Sam and Snezana Wood
crafted the home as a personal masterpiece and showroom for clients
blended Federation charm with a bold modern extension was acclaimed as one of the finest examples of its kind by Whitefox Northside’s Dylan Francis
The backyard of the home prior to the renovation looks unrecognisable
The exterior of the home prior to the renovation
“The balance of period detailing and modern design is exceptional,” Mr Francis said
“The spacious bathroom boasts a double vanity and walk-in shower
while the living room’s high ceilings and textured walls create a sense of depth and warmth,” he said
BEFORE: The home included dilapidated rooms desperately needing love
AFTER: Textured plaster walls and French oak floors create a warm
inviting atmosphere in this restored character home
Owen Castley described designing the home as a journey of innovation
“Balancing heritage elements with a contemporary edge was both challenging and rewarding,” Mr Castley said
Central limestone bench and sunlit courtyard are one of the standout features of this renovation
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People will argue with you over the city’s best scoop of pistachio
there are long lines at some of the best-known shops in all weather
and new gelaterias and ice-creameries continue to open
Some are groups on the expansion path, such as breakout star Kariton Sorbetes
an ode to Filipino ice-cream carts which now has five shops across two states
Others are brand-new businesses that are carving out their own patch in a busy scene
part of a thriving gelato scene in Melbourne.Simon SchluterAll are pushing Melburnian tastebuds into new dessert territory with flavours including green mango
These shops catch your eye with gleaming stainless-steel panels
each spot has its own identity and builds a tribe
Vietnamese coffee mixed with Filipino flan: the visual menu at Good Daze is an exciting mixed bag
which owners Isaac Rodrigues and Bharathi Ghattamaneni say is all about showcasing different cuisines through cones and cups
and lactose-intolerant customers can add a Lacteeze tablet to their order
which swirls together mango sorbet and coconut rice pudding sorbet for an alarming real taste of the original dessert
316 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, gooddazecanteen.com
Luther’s Scoops has opened a second shop on a bustling strip in Thornbury.SuppliedLuther’s Scoops
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Luther’s ultra-fresh flavours will blow even the best choc-top out of the water
including strawberries from Lakeside Produce outside Mansfield
and having a former fine-dining pastry chef for a founder
ranging from watermelon and strawberry sorbet to butterscotch ripple and unmissable one-offs
Must-try scoop: Earl Grey and chocolate is a prime example of the team’s knack for layering flavours
796 High Street, Thornbury, luthers.com.au
Nuvoletta’s motto – “gelato is necessary” – is proven in every lick
but so are the modern creations such as Earl Grey and candied pistachio
lemon and olive oil is a classy sweet-savoury amalgam as good as any restaurant dessert
82 Koornang Road, Carnegie, nuvolettagelateria.com.au
this store is bright and friendly and has a huge selection of flavours inspired by the owners’ Indian backgrounds
Customer favourites include pink guava and green mango
Don’t worry about grabbing dinner first: you can find savoury momo dumplings and kathi rolls (Indian street-food wraps) here
Must-try scoop: The kesar badam riffs on a classic Indian drink of almond and saffron milk
37 Dunstan Street, Clayton, icyspicy.com.au
Hareruya Pantry specialises in Japanese desserts, like mochi-wrapped gelato.SuppliedHareruya Pantry, CBDAdvertisementTexture-lovers will delight in this Japanese shop’s mochi-wrapped scoops
ice-cream sandwiches on rice wafers called monaka
and the hunks of strawberry swirled through other flavours
Some are bold and savoury (such as the strong matcha using tea from Tokyo); others are light and fruity (see the coconut with mikan
Use the menu’s abstract illustrations to help you choose
Must-try scoop: Genmaicha (roasted brown rice and green tea) with mochi pearls and kuromitsu (similar to molasses)
27 Somerset Place, Melbourne, hareruya.com.au
Brothers Mitch and Alex Wells launched with a truck in Northcote 10 years ago and now scoop all-natural ice-cream at three stores in Melbourne (and one in Perth). The newest is 10 minutes from South Melbourne beach and next door to classic takeaway joint Andrew’s Hamburgers
vegan flavours are made with great-tasting cashew milk
and the under-caffeinated can kill two birds with the affogato
made with stovetop espresso and ice-cream of your choice
Tasting spoons are metal and there’s a $1 discount for BYO half- or one-litre tubs
crunchy and bright in all the right places
142 Bridport Street, Albert Park, billyvancreamy.com.au
Hong Kong Boi threads Chinese flavour profiles through its creations.SuppliedHong Kong Boi
CBDAdvertisementHidden near Queen Victoria Market in a crush of high-rise apartments
there’s something very Hong Kong about this little dessert restaurant before you even get to the sweet offerings
Chinese flavour profiles are threaded through the gelato list
Think fragrant lychee with a hint of strawberry
and sorbet with pear and honey-sweet osmanthus
Freshly made bubble waffles – a classic Hong Kong street snack – are crisp on the outside and fluffy when you tear them open
Team one with gelato for brain freeze with a difference
It’s a smooth and balanced dose of condensed milk and tannins in frozen form
2/155 Franklin Street, Melbourne, instagram.com/hongkongboiau
Fluffy Torpedo’s second location in Brunswick sells more than 30 flavours.SuppliedFluffy Torpedo
which stormed onto Melbourne’s ice-cream scene in 2022 with a menu that read like nothing else in town
and milk chocolate with salt and vinegar chips among the 32 ice-creams on offer
Hang out in the roomy space as you savour your scoop among the many upcycled objects
Must-try scoop: Orange and poppyseed cake batter
“No one ever thinks it’s not delicious,” says co-owner Adam Semple
213 Sydney Road, Brunswick, fluffytorpedo.diamonds
Luna Blu’s signature roasted strawberry gelato.Simon SchluterLuna Blu
ElsternwickAdvertisementOwner Asha Lourie handcrafts every batch of gelato in her tiny store
with flavours based on seasonal fruit from local retailers and herbs growing in her home garden
They’ve led their owners here because they’re keen on the paw-shaped peanut butter and yoghurt treats
featuring berries from Lourie’s favourite greengrocer in nearby Carnegie that are gently roasted to release their syrup
1D Staniland Grove, Elsternwick, lunablugelato.com.au
ReviewThis tiny gelato shop in the ’burbs proves Melbourne’s lickability rating is risingGelato Lulamina
NiddrieAdvertisementIf you’re near Niddrie
you already know this is an under-sung strip for vibrant eating
and the best family-friendly gathering spot on summer nights is Lulamina
Pavement tables have a southern European plaza feel
with extended groups of family and friends communing over quality gelato
Must-try scoop: Dubai chocolate, a Melbourne spin on a Middle Eastern chocolate bar that has gone viral
Lulamina’s version combines rich dark chocolate gelato
pistachio and crisp shredded kataifi pastry
338B Keilor Road, Niddrie, lulamina.com.au
Siconi Gelato offers puppy ice-cream at its shops.SuppliedSiconi Gelato
Brunswick EastAdvertisementSiconi truly does have something for everyone – including your four-legged friend
and are one of nearly 50 choices of gelato in the cabinets
Owner Johan Sidoti was born in Venezuela but has Italian heritage
Must-try scoop: Pistachio is the bestseller
and is finished with a sprinkle of whole nuts
4A-4B Bluestone Way, Brunswick East, instagram.com/siconigelato
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The Blue Mountains council has approved a three-year extension for a significant development near Lora Bay
At its committee of the whole meeting on April 30, council received a presentation from Alex Drung and Bryan O’Neill regarding the Reid’s Heritage Homes Cottages development off of Sunset Boulevard near the Lora Bay area
The town approved the six phase development in 2006
The developer planned 212 units to be built
the first five phases have gone forward and 159 units have been constructed
Phase six is planned in the future with 35 units
the developers cannot proceed with phase six because several residences that pre-date the development of the property are still occupied
Reid’s Heritage Homes is unable to start the final phase as long as those residents continue to occupy their homes
Drung and O’Neill explained that there are still seven residences
There are four trailers and three modular homes
The residents living in the homes have pre-existing life leases that allow them to continue to live on the property
Drung called it a “unique situation.”
“Those residents call phase six their home,” said Drung
who said that due to extensive underground infrastructure work required at the site
there is no chance for the development to proceed
“These lands need to be vacant in order to proceed with development.”
The approval for the Cottages development is set to expire on Sept
The original pre-development property was home to 300 residences
O’Neill said two years ago there were still 14 residences
Gail Ardiel said it made sense to grant the extension and allow the situation to work itself out
Ardiel said the property was once called Keeper’s Cove
“I would like to see phase six completely finished,” she said
Later in the meeting, council received a report from the town’s new senior planner - Diksha Marwaha - that recommended a three-year extension for the development’s approval
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BristolShareSaveThe Thornbury choir for people with dementiaA singing group that supports people diagnosed with dementia has celebrated its first anniversary
Volunteers and members of Let's Sing to Remember meet every two weeks at St Mary's Church Hall
The group was created in April last year after the former local Singing for the Brain sessions
said: "It gives comfort to those dealing with dementia because they can still sing
often that's one of the last things to go because they go back to old memories - so it's great."
which supports people with a range of memory impairments
was founded with money that Ms Dunkley received from her late father
He had been a carer for his wife for many years
at the former singing group run by the Alzheimer's Society
I realised there was a need for something to take its place," said Ms Dunkley
"My father thought it was really important to continue to have a group for local people," she added
Alzheimer's Society still runs several Singing for the Brain groups across the south west of England
said the charity decided against reopening the Thornbury group after the pandemic
"We have groups across Bristol so Kingswood
"There is also a social replication which Alzheimer's Society have created where other organisations such as care homes can have Singing for the Brain groups as well and we work with people to support them to deliver that."
Let's Sing to Remember is run by volunteers
including Ms Dunkley and the group's other co-founder
to the former singing group run by the Alzheimer's Society
"He didn't even need to look at the words
Research, published in November 2024
highlighted several health and wellbeing benefits from singing
Music Therapist, Maggie Grady, from the charity Mindsong in Gloucestershire
"When we engage in music making, every area of the brain that scientists are able to map is engaged," she told BBC Radio Bristol.
"It's one of the only activities that scientists have found that this happens."
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The app uses AI and psychological tests to make personalised adjustments for things such as school.
Kickboxer Theo, 11, is competing in the youth championships for Team GB, later this year.
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The council said there have been an "unacceptable number of collisions in recent years".
vegans have sent it back to the kitchenRestaurant-bar Ballard’s
ShareThis venue appears in the June hit list Melbourne 2024. See all stories.1 / 7Vegan restaurant and bar
is eclectically decorated.Chris Hopkins2 / 7Six-hour braised cabbage.Chris Hopkins3 / 7Garlic foccacia.Chris Hopkins4 / 7There is always some kind of gnocchi or potato dumplings on the menu.Chris Hopkins5 / 7Passata with cassava chips.Chris Hopkins6 / 7Ballard’s brings an anarchic vibe to Thornbury High Street.Chris Hopkins7 / 7The steak-like lion’s mane mushroom dish.Chris HopkinsPrevious SlideNext SlideVegetarian or vegan$$$$
How generous is a cabbage? At Ballard’s, a vegan restaurant on Thornbury’s hip shopping strip, it’s very giving indeed.
Red cabbages are braised for six hours in a stock that’s rich in tamari and herbs. These soft, slumped vegetables become magnificent carriers of flavour, both bitter and sweet, earthy but sunny too. Great slabs of cabbage are charred to serve with lentils, confit tomatoes, carrot puree and sesame dressing, building into a complete dish that works as a meal or a side to share.
The six-hour braised then charred cabbage with sesame dressing.Chris HopkinsAdvertisementDid you think that’s all from the cabbage? No. Over hours of cooking, the braising broth becomes a magic liquor, complex as beef stock, a house potion used to flavour other dishes.
The mushroom is one. Lion’s mane mushrooms are a white, firm fungus about the size of a softball. They are braised in cabbage stock for hours and charred to serve with a green peppercorn gravy made by reducing the stock to a gelatinous stickiness. It’s quite amazing, with varied stripes of fat and lean that recall Scotch fillet, so like a steak that alarmed vegans have sent it back.
The steak-like lion’s mane mushroom dish.Chris HopkinsThat’s as close as Ballard’s gets to faux meat, though. The main idea is to celebrate plants and use clever menu design to keep prices reasonable.
Texture is to the fore in garlic focaccia brushed with fennel seed caramel, and a cassava dish that pairs crisp fried yam with tomato-juicy green olive peperonata.
The menu shifts frequently, but there is always some kind of gnocchi. I was fortunate to encounter potato dumplings shaped like chunky saucers, perfect for carrying chilli oil and smoky “cheese” sauce.
Ballard’s is five years old but the cocktail program has recently had a nice kick along; wines from small producers are keenly priced.
This place – and others doing the hard yards as solo operators – should be treasured. It’s the independents that give Melbourne colour.
The experience here is anything but bland: the music refuses to be background, lighting is deliberately dim, the decor could be described as eclectic post-punk clutter, service can be a little arch, and the restaurant’s social media swerves from sardonic to hilarious to abrasive. Just look at the memorably unrememberable website address if you want to tap into the anarchic vibe.
High Street is jam-packed with bars, cafes and restaurants – but this is its best sectionOwner Tamlyn Martinovich-Faulkner is allergic to same-same dining: what’s the point of having a sea of safe restaurants with interchangeable interiors? Instead, let’s express ourselves.
Martinovich-Faulkner is a self-taught cook who loves the creativity of vegan menus. How do you solve the puzzle of deliciousness when you don’t have butter, cream and chicken fat in your bag of tricks? You experiment, maybe use fennel to thicken sauces and eggplant to make them creamy and – above all – you tap into the marvellous munificence of cabbages.
Don’t like cabbage? This sweet, buttery and beautiful variety might change your mindContinue this series
‘One of the more affordable omakase restaurants, up there with those that cost double’Shusai Mijo’s midweek “cut and cook” menu is a hot proposition, no wonder it’s booked out through May already.
Catholic priest Anthony Bongiorno and Peter Keogh
Almost 44 years after Maria James’s brutal murder in her Melbourne bookshop
her two sons hope a $1m reward will finally unmask her killer
whose second-hand bookshop on High Street at Thornbury in Melbourne’s north also functioned as her home
was killed there on 17 June 1980 in what her son Mark described as a “ritualistic”
She was found dead after being stabbed 68 times
“Our mum was murdered on the same day she’d gone to our nearby Catholic church to report the sexual assault of my brother by a priest named Father Anthony Bongiorno,” Mark James told reporters
coroner Caitlin English said two since-deceased men – Catholic priest Anthony Bongiorno and Peter Keogh – remained significant persons of interest after a 17-day inquest
Victoria police on Friday announced a $1m reward for information to help solve the case
Det Insp Dean Thomas said people previously identified as suspects had remained as such but there was still not enough evidence to charge anyone
View image in fullscreenA police sketch of a man seen leaving the scene where bookshop owner Maria James was murdered on 17 June 1980. Photograph: Victoria policeHe also acknowledged the killer or killers could be dead.
“But, if that is the case, again, please bring that information forward to us,” Thomas said.
“If we can identify the person responsible, and if that person is now deceased, we can still take that matter back to the coroner’s court and put that fresh evidence forward so that the coroner can make any determination or recommendations that they feel fit at that point.”
Read moreThe Director of Public Prosecutions would consider granting indemnity to those who revealed the identity of the person or people behind James’s murder
the mystery surrounding the murder of their mother has plagued them for 44 years and they hope the reward will help end their torment
traumatic time for both of us,” Adam James said
his mother had spoken to her ex-husband on the phone but then told him to “hold on”
and was heard in a conversation that prompted her ex-husband to think something was wrong
“He did get the feeling from what he could hear that it was not a good conversation,” Thomas said
John went to the bookshop to check on James’s welfare after midday
and found the bookshop doors locked and an “open” sign still hanging
View image in fullscreenA police sketch of a man seen leaving the crime scene
Photograph: Victoria policeHe forced his way inside and found James dead inside her bedroom and her hands bound
John then discovered the bookshop’s front door was unlocked – suggesting someone left when he arrived
Two people reported seeing a man running away from the crime scene
Victoria police said on Friday they never identified the man
The most recent inquest into James’s murder found major investigative blunders in her case but could not identify her killer
while an inquest in 1982 returned an open finding
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An immersion program and a group of passionate teachers are creating continuous opportunities for students to learn and practise Italian
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expertise and enthusiasm of the teachers at Thornbury High School have made their Italian immersion program ..
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from 46th in 2024 to 49th place in 2025 in the Press Freedom Index drawn up every year by Reporters Sans Frontières (Reporters Without Borders - RSF)
Researcher and lecturer Flavia Marcello explores the fascist influence on the architecture of Rome
the race for the fourth Champions League qualifying spot from Italy’s Serie A has become even tighter
Napoli didn’t allow flares and delays to affect their performance as Antonio Conte’s side ground out a 1-0 win at Lecce to take firm control of Serie A in Italy
Fiorentina have lost the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semifinal tie 2-1 away to Real Betis
Inter Milan’s Serie A title defence is on the line with the busy champions chasing a fresher Napoli side who have the finishing line in sight
Carlo Ancelotti has turned down the Brazil job and is mulling a mega offer to coach Saudi Arabia
Spanish sports daily ‘Marca’ said Wednesday
British director Ken Loach has blasted plans to tear down much of Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium to make room for a new home for Inter and AC Milan
Barcelona and Inter Milan have delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final
One of the pillars of Italian culture is the union between music and wine
Nicholas ‘Nick’ Renfree-Marks is somewhat of an expert on both
Bicycle Network's Parkiteer team has opened two new facilities and reopened another in metropolitan Melbourne
The Parkiteer network is expected to grow and improve over coming months as transport projects and upgrades continue across Victoria
New and upgraded Parkiteer facilities are planned for South Geelong
The removal of the congested and dangerous crossings at Glen Huntly and Neerim roads made way for a new and improved station
which saw the inclusion of a new Parkiteer facility at Glen Huntly Station
The new Parkiteer facility, located along Royal Ave, has 33 bike parking spaces, and a new bike path connects it to Ormond and Caulfield stations
Thornbury Station was one of five to receive improvements including boarding ramps, tactile ground surface indicators, CCTV and shelters as part of the state government's plan to improve accessibility on the Victorian train network
In our bid to reduce waste and reuse facilities that have been removed
the station also received a repurposed Parkiteer facility
The Thornbury facility is the first to be coloured avocado green
in line with the station's heritage overlay
Reusing a facility is a low-cost and environmentally friendly way of increasing bike parking at stations that don’t otherwise have funding for improvements
It can be done quite easily without affecting existing bike or car parking
Hampton Station has undergone a transformation as part of a VicTrack effort to revitalise the precinct for commuters and the community
The improvements also include a station forecourt and reconfigured bus interchange
The Parkiteer facility is integrated within one of the apartment buildings
immediately adjacent to the entrance to the station
Parkiteer is free. Visit parkiteer.com.au to register and find your nearest available Parkiteer bike parking facility
Parkiteer users must register for a "home" facility. Requests for access to any additional facilities will need to be sent via email to parkiteer@bicyclenetwork.com.au and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
The Great Victorian Bike Ride is set to return in 2025 on 24–28 November
offering an exciting new format while keeping the spirit of this beloved event alive
Bicycle Network Memberships offer benefits to all kinds of riders
The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March
The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment
Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun
the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point
we launched our Affiliate Membership program
specially designed for cycling groups and clubs
Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path
one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools
Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route
setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs
In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy
Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment
Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines
or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea
But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation
erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry
you’ll find 15-inch pies with minimal toppings and blistered crusts
made using New York-style 36-hour fermented dough
The thin-crust pizzas are the work of Andrew Winson
who owns the shop with Ainhoa Barriola Fontana
“They’re not perfectly round or Italian-looking,” Winson tells Broadsheet of New York-style pizzas
“[They’re] quite rustic and gnarly – they are their own thing.”
Pizzeria Elettrica has a tight menu with seven pizzas and no by-the-slice option
fresh basil and shaved pecorino romano; and the Peppi
Winson hopes to include New Haven-style pizza (a charred Neapolitan-esque pie) – or “apizza” as New Haven-locals say – in the future
he offers two pizzas made on the same New York-style dough as the rest of the offering
but with toppings inspired by the Connecticut city
Pizza Elettrica’s New Haven-style tomato pie is a plain red sauce pizza with shaved pecorino romano on top
is Pizza Elettrica’s version of a New Haven white clam pie
there’s a cheesy and herby garlic calzone; mixed greens with pecorino romano and Italian dressing; and olives from Mount Zero
Jalapeno ranch and cola barbeque sauces are on hand for crust dipping
Desserts are changing but have included flan and amaretto tiramisu
Mexican Coca Cola and a small selection of local wines available by the bottle or glass
Winson, a former brewer at the now-closed Deeds, discovered a love for pizza-making at home during Melbourne lockdowns. He taught himself on an Ooni gas oven and after two years of homemade pizzas, started working at Pizza Shop in Clifton Hill
That’s where he learnt to make pizzas as he now does at Pizza Elettrica – in an electric oven (hence the name)
The retro fit-out leans heavily into the New York influence
with a colour scheme that brings in the pale orange and blue of the plastic seats found in New York subway cars
but the team also encourages people to dine in
“We wanted to create a fun place where people can eat nice pizza
feel comfortable and hang out,” says Winson
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