Council’s push for road safety improvements to the intersection of High Street Road and Mowbray Drive in Wantirna South has been successful with $10 million federal funding announced in partnership with the Victorian Government has allocated funding to plan for upgrades at this intersection to ease congestion and reduce travel times as the area grows Knox mayor Lisa Cooper said Council had long advocated for traffic lights at this intersection to improve the safety of motorists turning into High Street and pedestrians and cyclists using the crossing “The Mowbray intersection is well used by residents in the Wantirna South and Scoresby housing estates,” she said “There have been multiple collisions at this intersection involving vehicles entering and exiting Mowbray Drive “Providing a signalised intersection here will improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and access between the northern and southern estates and connect with the greater Wantirna cycling link “Provision of a jump queue for buses at this intersection would also help prioritise public transport.” Having advocated for intersection improvement since 2021 Council is now calling on the Australian Government to fund a broader range of road and transport projects trackless tram between Caulfield and Rowville and Route 75 tram extension along Burwood Highway who was days away from her 16th birthday at the time Cherie was dropped off at Knox Dental Group at about 12pm for a dentist appointment Cherie attended the dentist and left the practice at around 12.30pm Cherie telephoned home from a public telephone box situated on the corner of Selkirk Avenue and Wantirna Road approximately five kilometres from the dentist Cherie spoke to a family member to let them know she intended to catch a train home to Ringwood That was the last known contact anyone had with her tried to make a police report immediately but was told a biological family member was required for that to occur the missing persons report was not filed until six days later however any trace of Cherie was unable to be located with the coroner finding that Cherie has most likely died Police are of the belief that Cherie most likely met with foul play Police have spoken to and been assisted by several witnesses over the past 22 years and investigators continue to pursue new information If you have any information that may assist police to locate Cherie, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an online report (under the category 'suspicious activity or other crime') Return to our missing persons list to see if you recognise a name or a face. This is probably not the page you’re looking for Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime A church canteen isn’t the first place I’d expect to find amazing food but Terry Tang’s Malaysian eatery helped me see the light. Every dish is cooked with joy, infused with love and served with pride at an affordable price. You might roll up early to eat a Malaysian breakfast, cracking soft-boiled eggs into a bowl and dressing them with soy sauce and white pepper, alternating seasoned eggy spoonfuls with crunchy nibbles of sweet, coconutty kaya toast. You could come with the kids and watch them in the playground while you sip teh tarik, Malaysian milk tea, or strong black “kopi”, which is made with coffee beans roasted with sugar and margarine. Maybe you bring the dog and sit on the terrace to dip roti into curry sauce and, if you’re lucky, Terry will be tending the charcoal barbecue, driving spice-scented chickeny wafts into the air. Terry’s Kitchen canteen has an order-and-pay set up.Simon SchluterTerry Tang is from Miri, near Brunei, where his aunty ran a chicken shop, but he’s worked his way through Spanish, Italian, Korean and Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. Back in the day, when he was cooking Italian, an old nonno told him he made the best pizza in the world. Here, cooking the food of his heritage, he’s more likely to hear he’s not making a dish right. “Everyone has an opinion,” he says, laughing. “I tell them this is Terry’s kitchen, Terry’s taste.” Give me Terry’s taste any day. The sardine curry puffs are rich and spicy, made with tinned fish in shortcrust pastry. I like them even more when Terry tells me he made this snack because he was nostalgic for eating them on Malaysian Airlines when he was a kid, and I’m in absolute rapture when I learn his mum Mee Eian wraps them in the kitchen out the back. Nasi lemak kukus - coconut rice with peanuts, cucumber and hard-boiled egg, plus turmeric fried chicken and sambal calamari.Simon SchluterNasi lemak (coconut rice with peanuts and egg) is a staple but there’s something mysteriously good about Terry’s chilli sambal that will keep me coming back for further investigation. The noodle dishes have a lovely touch: the lou shi fun is made with fat rice-flour squiggles and topped with marinated minced pork and squid cake. Ko lo mee, a little-seen Sarawak dish, is a bowl of curly egg noodles with barbecued pork dressed with onion oil and pork fat: a blast. A plate of colourful sweets known as kueh.Simon SchluterAdvertisementKueh − colourful sweets – come from a trusted supplier and are delicious, but if you’re quick, you might nab a coveted container of house-made tofu with ginger and pandan. This unprepossessing canteen has an order-and-pay set up and customers are asked to clear their tables and sort utensils and plates into wash-up crates. It feels like a community hub, which is only appropriate, given it’s situated in a Pentecostal megachurch. You don’t need to be called to Jesus to enjoy the food, but I bet you’ll be full of praise as you eat it. Rediscover an endangered brand of old-school fine dining at this polished newcomerSearching for somewhere quiet, spacious and with excellent food? New arrival Lucia ticks all the boxes. If you like Korean barbecue, head to Wang Wang for something a bit differentThis Chinese barbecue restaurant showcases the food of the north-eastern Qiqihar region. More than momos: Trek down to this CBD basement for a taste of the HimalayasThe exemplary dumplings are not a wrong move, just make sure you’re trying other dishes, too. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox Police have charged a man following reports of two fires in Wantirna South bushland last night. Monday 14 April saw the CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria crew stamp out a grass and scrub fire allegedly started by a 32 year old man With the fire danger period still in place for Knox emergency services quickly responded to two grass fires in the area of Pumps Lane and Axford Road in Wantirna South A CFA spokesperson said CFA responded to reports of a grass and scrub fire at around 8:37pm “Eight CFA units from multiple local brigades attended the scene alongside FRV and Victoria Police,” they said CFA Crews arrived to an active grass and scrub fire and got to work straight away suppressing the blaze Police responded quickly to the emergency and on their arrival to the scene officers allegedly caught sight of a man trying to put one of the fires out with his shirt It was reported by police media that an attempt was made to arrest the man who allegedly refused to follow police directions resulting in two officers sustaining minor injuries “A 32-year-old man of no fixed abode was charged with light bushfire during a fire danger period,” said a spokesperson from police media CFA and FRV continued to suppress the blaze “The incident was deemed under control at 9:33 pm,” said the CFA spokesperson The Fire Investigation Unit was called in to investigate the cause of the fire and investigators at the sight of the incident have alleged that one of the fires was more than 100 square meters in size The man arrested was then remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later on 15 April The Fire Danger Period (FDP) is a designated time in each Victorian municipality when fire restrictions apply due to increased fire risk a written permit is required to burn off for farming practices We are excited to announce that construction work to upgrade three of our local playgrounds is complete with Castlefield Square Ferntree Gully sporting brand new play equipment for children of all ages to enjoy. Local playgrounds are small pockets of play space and parkland that provide opportunities for children to enjoy the outdoors remain active, and play and socialise in areas close to home or within their local neighbourhoods. We currently have over 200 local playgrounds in Knox. Each one is independently assessed against Australian Playground Standards and checked for safety upgrades to equipment and landscaping are prioritised and scheduled based on the audit results Following routine inspections and community consultation to help inform the designs and Val Boyd Reserve are the latest playgrounds in Knox to benefit from an upgrade. New features include: Works have been conducted as part of our 2023 - 2024 Capital Works Program We look forward to children rediscovering and enjoying these local spaces. For more information, contact our Open Space Team at 9298 8000 or email [email protected]. Want to keep informed about future playground upgrades? Visit our Have your say website for updates buying up four homesNathan Mawby The multiple properties that Mr Tucker has accumulated in Wantirna South A Melbourne investor has spent $4.865m and close to a decade playing real-life Monopoly to collect a set of four homes on the same road in Wantirna South And he could collect a more than $1m windfall as he passes go and sells up Dave Tucker grew up in the outer eastern suburb and used to ride his bike through the field where Knox Plaza stands today RELATED: Girl who bought first home aged 6 gets epic bonus ‘Prettiest house in Toorak’ sells for whopping $40m Inside Jefferson Ford founder’s 30-year, six-home compound having bought up a series of neighbouring addresses starting with 77 Gateshead Drive and finishing with 307 Stud Rd “The long-term strategy was to buy as many in a row as I could and to ideally pitch them to a larger institutional purchaser and let them take it to the next stage,” Mr Tucker said Mr Tucker said he had always tried to invest in homes near plazas and often along main roads where future development could be possible Mr Tucker and another investor are selling the four properties for $7.75m another investor who has had the keys to that home since 2013 has partnered up with Tucker to list the five homes that span 3799sq m for a combined $7.25m-$7.75m the result would be a $1.335m uplift for Mr Tucker as he’s hoping his efforts will lead to a lasting benefit for the suburb where he grew up “It was my little stomping ground for many years,” Mr Tucker said “I’d love to see a mix of residential and commercial that’s striking and stands out A closer look at one of the properties at 307 Stud Rd Wantirna South “Or some child care or a medical super centre that will give back to the surrounding area.” Asked if he’d been tempted to go full Monopoly and build a hotel Mr Tucker said he had been considering tackling a project there himself — but in the end determined others would do it better Ray White’s Ryan Trickey is handling the listing and said sold separately the homes might make a total of $6.5m “But once you start talking nearly 4000sq m in this location you need to be able to bankroll a significant development,” Mr Trickey said “We have buyers looking at build-to-rent apartments medical centres and assisted living or pseudo-retirement living.” MORE: Lygon St: Property owned by late gangland figure’s family goes under the hammer Melbourne’s oldest bookshop, The Hill of Content in limbo days after auction cliffhanger Abbotsford: Real Estate Institute of Victoria buy former Centrelink site for $10m third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. set a new suburb house price record on Saturday A European villa-style mansion set a new $2.601m record price for Wantirna on Saturday blowing the suburb’s previous benchmark away by more than $400,000 The former $2.2m record was set by 84 Amersham Drive in 2019 Harcourts Judd White area manager Julie Wells said eight to 10 bidders competed for the keys to the five-bedroom house at 41 Alderford Drive , at an “absolutely crazy” auction RELATED: Wantirna South: auction of 51-year-old home sees first-home buyer succeed Balwyn house price record: 30-bedroom mansion with ballroom sells between $13m-$14m Victoria’s most overvalued property markets revealed: Mornington Peninsula, Toorak “I reckon we had about 500 watching in the street,” Ms Wells said The house features decorative gold screens throughout She said the property’s owner was “very happy” the house exceeded its $2.2m reserve “It was purchased by a family with one child,” Ms Wells said Harcourts Judd White chief executive Dexter Prack said three bidders remained in contention after the $2.55m mark “It was the biggest crowd I have ever seen at an auction,” Mr Prack added He also auctioned another house at 36 Campbell St, Glen Waverley . “It sold for a massive $2.0055m and was on the market at $1.7m,” Mr Prack said Ms Wells said a young couple bought the four-bedroom house The pad has a French Provincial-style kitchen music studio and a loft above the garage with its own kitchenette and bathroom “It was all families who were interested,” Ms Wells said “The property has been kept very well and decorated very tastefully and people were forming an emotional connection to the home at inspections.” The state recorded a preliminary 66.2 per cent clearance rate this week from 204 early results Another of Saturday’s top results was a Templestowe mansion which fetched $4.03m a figure about $700,000 above expectations Set on 4833sq m of landscaped gardens, the five-bedroom house at 38 O’Briens Lane features a swimming pool Templestowe is set among park-style gardens The granite-fitted kitchen boasts an island bench AEG 900mm gas cooktop and AEG twin wall ovens Jellis Craig’s George Pangalos said the result was “a huge huge price” after the property was listed with a $3m-$3.3m guide “There were four bidders who fought it out it started out nice and low at $3.05m,” Mr Pangalos said Although one buyer flew in from Singapore to take part in the auction Barry Plant chief executive Mike McCarthy said low stock levels were “leading to good results and driving competition” “What I’m hearing is that buyers have adjusted their budgets to the new interest rates,” Mr McCarthy said He said one of the agency’s best results for Saturday a three-bedroom house at 18 Tanti St, Cheltenham, which sold for $1.05m Barry Plant’s Jessejames Mariñas had the listing In the northern suburbs, six bidders went after a two-bedroom villa at 4/48 The Grove, Coburg. Ray White Coburg’s Yash Akpinar said apart from the tree-lined location and potential for renovation the home’s 1960s-1970s vintage style was popular with buyers “People love how retro it is,” Mr Akpinar said they grew up around the Northcote/Thornbury area “They bought this one as an investment property with plans to renovate the home and move into it down the track,” Mr Akpinar said PropTrack is expecting 897 auctions in Victoria next week 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: Melbourne’s top 50 highest-selling real estate agents revealed Traralgon: Property with own footy field, basketball court could sell for record price Where to find Melbourne’s most liveable suburbs that are still affordable right now Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time To put it in shopping terms, it’s the leafy suburb between Eastland in Ringwood (former nickname: “Wasteland”) and Westfield Knox – a hulking box of a shopping centre that’s been pumping out crap TV ads since 1977 or a 25-minute spin for a dip at bayside Carrum it was a $12 taxi ride to Jooce in “Ringers” or a free courtesy bus home from Stylus in Ferntree Gully after an ill-considered number of illusion shakers unassuming Wantirna – not typically considered a destination in its own right – is an easy place to live The list appears endless – bike and walking tracks This must be the reason why so many people set down roots in green clean Wantirna and happily stay for decades whose golden arches dominate the high side of “The Triangle” (the wedge bordered by Mountain Highway Wantirna started becoming the suburban dream in the 1970s with big blocks that would much later be mercilessly carved up by townhouse developers While being born was certainly a landmark time for me over in Wantirna South something even bigger was brewing: the grand opening of Knox City Shopping Centre Con the Fruiterer impressions and pre-TikTok dance routines It was almost an entirely white-bread affair – in terms of the multicultural make-up there were bargains to find at the trash and treasure market Wantirna in Melbourne’s leafy east.Credit: Justin McManus I was also popping on my bloomers for the Knox City Cougars basketball club where overpriced warm-up tops were in vogue My resourceful mum decided to save a few bucks and make one with iron-on letters instead there was a dizzying array of new entertainment options Go no further than the Pink Cadillac restaurant there was also plenty of local excitement happening in our wedge of Wantirna A horse and rider near a single-lane bridge in Cathies Lane Working as I did at the local Harry Heath’s supermarket (now an IGA) in Wantirna Mall you really felt at the epicentre of community life Apart from the staff romances and stocktakes including a crim who’d once broken out of prison with his warden lover PA announcements – “mop and bucket to aisle nine please” – were frequent my friend Angie began alerting customers that someone had left their car’s handbrake off Just as she was about to announce the registration number she realised it was her Ford Meteor preparing to slowly roll down Mountain Highway The yummy Chinese joint still pumps out the lemon chicken and prawn crackers not everyone can afford a ’70s-sized block with Wantirna’s median house price hitting $1.1 million The suburb has also become much more multicultural, with 2021 census figures showing 23 per cent of the population had a Chinese background it was the walking track along Dandenong Creek that really copped the (foot and two-wheel) traffic Cyclists riding on the Dandenong Creek Trail in 2014.Credit: Eddie Jim My old primary school was razed long ago and will become a 51-home development Knox Private Hospital continues to gobble up all the land around it made headlines when it left town in mid-2021 with the shopping centre now undergoing an extreme makeover sitting in the shadow of the gorgeous Dandenong Ranges I still regularly roll into Wanny to visit the parentals seeking a slice of comforting familiarity – and if I’m lucky Larissa Ham is a Melbourne journalist and writer This piece is part of The Age’s Life in the ’Burbs series . The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge, champion and inform your own. Sign up here. it\\u2019s the leafy suburb between Eastland in Ringwood (former nickname: \\u201CWasteland\\u201D) and Westfield Knox \\u2013 a hulking box of a shopping centre that\\u2019s been pumping out crap since 1977 it was a $12 taxi ride to Jooce in \\u201CRingers\\u201D unassuming Wantirna \\u2013 not typically considered a destination in its own right \\u2013 is an easy place to live \\u201CIt\\u2019s just very convenient,\\u201D she says The list appears endless \\u2013 bike and walking tracks whose golden arches dominate the high side of \\u201CThe Triangle\\u201D (the wedge bordered by Mountain Highway It was almost an entirely white-bread affair \\u2013 in terms of the multicultural make-up End accidental result: \\u201CGougars\\u201D Working as I did at the local Harry Heath\\u2019s supermarket (now an IGA) in Wantirna Mall including a crim who\\u2019d once broken out of prison with his warden lover PA announcements \\u2013 \\u201Cmop and bucket to aisle nine please\\u201D \\u2013 were frequent my friend Angie began alerting customers that someone had left their car\\u2019s handbrake off not everyone can afford a \\u201970s-sized block with Wantirna\\u2019s median house price hitting $1.1 million The suburb has also become much more multicultural with 2021 census figures showing of the population had a Chinese background And there\\u2019s a growing Indian population seeking a slice of comforting familiarity \\u2013 and if I\\u2019m lucky The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge A billion-dollar promise to rebuild the Maroondah Hospital on its existing site is in doubt as government officials are considering moving the ageing facility to a nearby shopping centre precinct or potentially to a wedge of land 10 kilometres away The Age has spoken to six sources familiar with the planning process who said the cost and challenge of rebuilding the hospital on its existing Ringwood East site has pushed authorities to examine other locations under a feasibility study Labor promised to rebuild the Maroondah Hospital on its existing Ringwood East site before the last election.Credit: Eddie Jim The sources include representatives from local and state government who are aware of discussions about the new hospital The sources – who did not want to be named because doing so could jeopardise their positions – confirmed the site of the old Knox drive-in cinema in Wantirna which is almost 10 kilometres away from the current Maroondah Hospital was to develop a site near Eastland shopping centre which would mean the hospital would move to the adjacent suburb of Ringwood but would represent a shift in the government’s election promise to rebuild on the existing site When The Age first asked the government about the potential locations in May a spokesperson said: “We are delivering the QEII project on the existing site in Ringwood East as per the election commitment we made in 2022.” when asked to clarify the government’s position “Critical planning to deliver the hospital on the existing Ringwood East site continues – per the election commitment we made in 2022,” a spokesperson said with neither a detailed business case nor feasibility study completed for the project In 2022, the Andrews government promised between $850 million and $1.05 billion to deliver, rebuild and refurbish the hospital and rename it the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Labor said it would begin construction in 2025 and that the hospital would open in stages from 2029 and include 200 new beds a new emergency department and mental health hub Planning and local government sources told The Age it would be difficult to deliver the promised expansion on the current Ringwood East site They argue Victorian taxpayers could potentially find better value relocating the hospital to a new site that would mean the redevelopment could get under way while the current hospital continued servicing the community One government source said local and state government representatives had secured a commitment from the Allan government to at least include the Eastland-adjacent site in the business case to keep it in the Maroondah City Council area wedged between Boronia Road and Mountain Highway is primarily owned by the state government through the Department of Health and Human Services Labor has previously unveiled plans to turn the site into a health zone known as the “Wantirna health precinct” produced by the Victorian Planning Authority found the proposed health hub in Wantirna could serve a broader catchment area including “the Knox and Maroondah local government areas as well as segments of the Yarra Ranges Manningham and Whitehorse local government areas” Maroondah Mayor Kylie Spears said she was “adamant” the hospital had to stay within the council area The suburbs of Knox and Wantirna are in the City of Knox “It’s a vital service for our residents and the broader community including people coming in from the Yarra Valley.” Then-premier Daniel Andrews visits Maroondah Hospital during the 2022 election campaign Both Labor and the Coalition committed to redevelop the hospital during the 2022 state election campaign following community calls to upgrade its ageing facilities who represents the north-eastern metropolitan region in the Victorian parliament’s upper house called on the Allan government to rule out closing the hospital in Maroondah and moving it to Wantirna “The closure of Maroondah Hospital would not only devastate the local economy it would result in hundreds of local job losses reduced access for the public to emergency healthcare and devastate the region’s mental health capacity at a time it’s witnessing record demand This cannot be allowed to happen,” McGowan said Sources confirmed planning authorities presented the Wantirna location as an option after the state government undertook the process of rezoning the 22-hectare parcel of land for the proposed Wantirna health hub where it promised to build a new public hospital (in addition to Maroondah Hospital) as well as aged care accommodation and housing Suspicions about the location of the Maroondah Hospital redevelopment have been further fuelled by Labor’s decision to push ahead with naming the hospital in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II then-premier Daniel Andrews – a republican – defied criticism from many community members upset about the name change because “maroondah” is an Aboriginal-derived name meaning “throwing leaves” “Queen Elizabeth holds a special place in the hearts of Victorians,” Andrews said at the time “The queen was a longstanding supporter of Victoria’s healthcare system.” A petition shared online, opposing re-naming the hospital News of the proposed hospital move comes weeks after the Allan government scrapped its 2022 election commitment to build two hospital campuses in North Melbourne near the new Arden Metro station That was billed as “the biggest hospital project in Australia’s history” just 18 months ago Get the day’s breaking news, entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy. 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The sources \\u2013 who did not want to be named because doing so could jeopardise their positions \\u2013 confirmed the site of the old Knox drive-in cinema in Wantirna but would represent a shift in the government\\u2019s election promise to rebuild on the existing site a spokesperson said: \\u201CWe are delivering the QEII project on the existing site in Ringwood East as per the election commitment we made in 2022.\\u201D when asked to clarify the government\\u2019s position \\u201CCritical planning to deliver the hospital on the existing Ringwood East site continues \\u2013 per the election commitment we made in 2022,\\u201D a spokesperson said Labor has previously unveiled plans to turn the site into a health zone known as the \\u201CWantirna health precinct\\u201D A 2019 \\u201Cissues and opportunities\\u201D paper found the proposed health hub in Wantirna could serve a broader catchment area including \\u201Cthe Knox and Maroondah local government areas as well as segments of the Yarra Ranges Manningham and Whitehorse local government areas\\u201D Maroondah Mayor Kylie Spears said she was \\u201Cadamant\\u201D the hospital had to stay within the council area \\u201CWe cannot lose a hospital,\\u201D Spears said \\u201CIt\\u2019s a vital service for our residents and the broader community including people coming in from the Yarra Valley.\\u201D who represents the north-eastern metropolitan region in the Victorian parliament\\u2019s upper house \\u201CThe closure of Maroondah Hospital would not only devastate the local economy and devastate the region\\u2019s mental health capacity at a time it\\u2019s witnessing record demand This cannot be allowed to happen,\\u201D McGowan said Suspicions about the location of the Maroondah Hospital redevelopment have been further fuelled by Labor\\u2019s decision to push ahead with naming the hospital in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II then-premier Daniel Andrews \\u2013 a republican \\u2013 defied criticism from many community members upset about the name change because \\u201Cmaroondah\\u201D is an Aboriginal-derived name meaning \\u201Cthrowing leaves\\u201D \\u201CQueen Elizabeth holds a special place in the hearts of Victorians,\\u201D Andrews said at the time \\u201CThe queen was a longstanding supporter of Victoria\\u2019s healthcare system.\\u201D News of the proposed hospital move comes weeks after the Allan government to build two hospital campuses in North Melbourne near the new Arden Metro station That was billed as \\u201Cthe biggest hospital project in Australia\\u2019s history\\u201D just 18 months ago entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy 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 Knox is proudly one of the first Councils to use a new type of concrete made of 90% waste materials to complete local footpaths and kerb renewal works This innovative product is sourced and prepared locally and contains materials from our stormwater drains including debris from construction projects such as excavated rock The materials are collected and delivered to a supplier where they are washed with recycled water and organic matter is removed The mixture is then sorted and combined with approximately 10% cement to bind it together The application of this material follows conventional methods either pre-cast into moulds or poured directly at the site and surface finish are comparable to traditional concrete ensuring seamless integration with the surrounding infrastructure This eco-friendly concrete was first used by our Civil Construction team to repair footpath bays in Edna Court Wantirna in December 2023 (see images 1 to 3 below) it has since been used to update sections of the shared path on Napoleon Road Lysterfield (see image 4 and 5 below) and kerb in Wantirna Mall carpark Repurposing materials in this way benefits our community, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as outlined in our Climate Response Plan 2021 – 2031 and improving our recycling efforts by decreasing waste sent to landfill Works delivered using this environmentally friendly concrete are part of Council’s annual Capital Works Program For more information, contact our Engineering Services and Operations Team on 9298 8000 or email [email protected]. A whopping 15 bidders competed for the keys to a Wantirna South house on Saturday as low stock levels massively boost buyer competition The auction saw the three-bedroom home at 3 Piccadilly Ave fetch $1.206m Both Barry Plant executive director Mike McCarthy and listing agent Dean Kehagias credited the result to a lack of quality houses on the market RELATED: Victorian first-home buyers age: Why many are waiting until their 40s How to spot when the property market is turning 136-year-old Frankston home hits market at twice suburb’s median house price Mr McCarthy said the sale “points to the scarcity of properties at the moment” And Mr Kehagias said he did not expect the “pretty crazy” auction for the 51-year-old home but that its retro features and location in the Templeton Primary School zone had added to the appeal “There’s definitely no lack of people able to spend money out there,” Mr Kehagias said “Buyers who are being priced out of one area are simply moving to another.” The timber and laminate-fitted kitchen stars a vintage-style phone PropTrack figures show Victoria recorded a 70.2 per cent preliminary clearance rate from 347 early results on Saturday Several other houses recorded results way above expectations including a house at 22 Scarlet Ash Dr, Templestowe Lower, which sold for $1.35m Ray White Manningham’s Harry Lai said a local investor purchased the four-bedroom home “We had more than 100 groups visit the property with the most amount of interest from first-home buyers,” Mr Lai said The property comes with a separate laundry a north-facing back garden with workshop and studio The kitchen has Miele cooking appliances and an Asko integrated dishwasher One of the week’s top results was a four-bedroom house at 7 Danks St, Albert Park Jellis Craig director Warwick Gardiner said a “rapid fire” seven-minute auction topped the reserve by $260,000 An open plan layout and a large balcony are among the features Mr Gardiner also had the listing for a two-bedroom pad at 5A Young St, St Kilda East, which fetched $845,000 “There’s a massive shortage of stock at the moment,” Mr Gardiner said “To have four people bidding so competitively for each property … it’s really hot auction action we’ve not had for the past six months About 680 auctions are expected across the state next week 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: Inverloch house has private beach, skate ramp, converted bus Riders now have a great new reliable connection to the EastLink Trail through Wantirna South A new off-road link adjacent to the Burwood Highway from Morack Road has opened and as a result riders no longer need to use the slippery—often closed—boardwalk through the wetlands The 800 metre section required a new 45-metre-long bridge over the Dandenong Creek The 3m wide concrete path provides a safer connection to the popular Eastlink and Dandenong Creek Trails and links to the existing shared-use path along Burwood Highway towards Knox Shopping Centre It connects directly to the existing shared use path along Burwood Highway towards Westfield Knox and is a major link for other Melbourne cycling corridors including the off-road Carrum to Warburton Trail The project is part of the Government's $100 million Safer Cycling and Pedestrian Program which aims to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians and encourage more active modes of transport The Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll said: "We are making it safer and more accessible for cyclists and pedestrians to travel between Vermont South and Wantirna South with this new path offering a better connection to popular trails and local amenities.” "The delivery of this shared user path comes in time for the warmer months and is an important link for the community.” While 12 trees had to be removed to build the trail 57 new trees and more than 4000 groundcover plants were planted as part of the project Become a Member and help fund our advocacy work Find out more about Bicycle Network and support us in making it easier for people to ride bikes 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 eager to lead his former club into the future as the new senior coach Jason Heffernan was appointed the new senior coach of the Wantirna South Football Club last September A two-time best and fairest winner at Wantirna South Heffernan captained the Devils to its 2002 premiership With connections to people still at the club it was a perfect fit for both Heffernan and the Devils you go I’d like to go back to where you’d play,” Heffernan said it wasn’t based on being a past player and aspiring to coach there it was the people running the club because I trusted them.” Heffernan has been rapt with what he’s seen so far over the pre-season driven by the numbers of their Under 19’s program “I couldn’t be more impressed by the attendance of not just the senior group but the Under 19’s as well they’ve got two teams this year which is awesome,” “You rock up and there’s 80 blokes there wearing a Wantirna south singlet After a strong 2022 season that saw the senior group make an Elimination Final the Devils took a couple of steps backwards last year In the hunt for the double chance at the mid-way point of the season Wantirna South went on to lose seven of their last nine games of the year finishing in seventh position on the Division One ladder and the depth at the club is highlighted by their back-to-back reserves’ premierships Heffernan believes that a lot of the improvement will arise from internal growth “It’s (Improvement) really going to come from within there’s some guys who really want to push their case for senior selection and some guys who played out of 19’s “Guys who played in the reserves premiership who think they’ve got a fair more bit to give,” “And a core senior group who whenever they don’t have the year they’re hoping for The club have also added a couple of key recruits Noble Park’s Sam Pascuzzi and Warrandyte’s Quinn Clark Pascuzzi is set to be a great inclusion to the Devils midfield coming off the back of a league Best and Fairest in the Under 19.5’s Premier Division Key forward Quinn Clark also joins the Devils finishing in the top two of the club’s best and fairest over the last two seasons He’s certainly set to have a big impact on the side and the forward line set-up “We can really work on what it is that he brings to the table… and that is a forward that has an immense amount of talent,” Heffernan said Heffernan has also been impressed with the way the leadership group led by Jake Denes has worked with the younger group he’ll celebrate a ten-year premiership reunion this year the guy’s just been leading from the front he’s driving some of these younger guys to set up,” we really need them to be capable at senior level to even push towards knocking a team out of the five.” In one of the most even divisions in the competition Premier Division clubs Park Orchards and Doncaster have both entered the division Jason Heffernan is excited for the opportunity to test themselves in a highly competitive division there’s been a clear focus on setting the standards high on and off the field to set the club up for the future “Our conversations at the moment around us is that we’ve just got to operate with high standards and really good behaviours and have our expectations attached to those,” Heffernan said “Most clubs will be the same – they’ll recruit we’ll be fit so what’s going to be our point of difference – let’s just operate on high standards,” it’s just about having a really strong commitment to the level of football that we’re playing.” The Devils season begins on April 6th as they head to Holm Park Reserve to take on Beaconsfield the club will also feature a Senior Women’s team in the league Michael Vozzo has signed on as the team’s senior coach thrilled with the way the team has come together over the last twelve months “To come away with at least one win and be competitive almost every game was a big tick for our program,” Vozzo said Their first senior win came in the second last round of the Home and Away season against Boronia Keeley Bristowe starred with four goals for the Devils in their come-from-behind victory over the Hawks “Probably the best thing about that win was that we had to come a fair way from behind to win,” “What it taught the girls was what it takes to win The addition of the senior program last season has helped improve the pathway for the junior girls at the club Last season’s Wantirna South Under 18 girls team have been able to transition into the senior club this pre-season It’s been a huge success for the Devils who are now able to retain those numbers and keep the girls at the club “We’ve had a lot of our under 18 girls have now come through and that’s what we wanted,” Vozzo said “That’s the whole point of us starting it last year We’ve had a lot of joint sessions with our under-18 girls so it gives all the girls a real pathway.” A senior pathway has also had an impact on some of the younger age groups as well setting the club up for the long-term future “We’ve spoken to a few of the younger girls 16-year-old girls and now their dream is to play senior footy at Wantirna South,” so the pathway is absolutely vital for our girls and gives them something to aim for.” The younger crew that are making the transition into senior football are set to improve the side going into 2024 adding plenty of skill and speed to the playing group “These girls aren’t just footballers; they are very good footballers so their inclusion on our list should help us a hell of a lot.” Leg speed has been one of the trademarks of the Devils outfit A focus on fitness has been once again key over the pre-season as the club prepares for the opening round of the season we’ve been working on a couple of little things around our fitness to increase that this year,” Vozzo said “We got a lot of opposition saying we were quite quick last year especially with our under-18s on our list,” “We are looking forward to hopefully being a bit bigger 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 1201-1211 High Street Rd, Wantirna South, attracted plenty of local and overseas interest A CHINESE developer has squeezed out the competition with a mega deal close to $100 million for a former apple orchard in Wantirna South The family owned Jenkins Orchards site at 1201-1211 High Street Rd attracted huge interest from local and overseas developers when it hit the market in June Purchaser Nan Xin Investment closed the massive deal for the almost 15ha site in late July after weeks of negotiations The site has sought-after Commercial 1 zoning and is ripe for commercial and residential development The commercial and residential zoning breakdown at the Jenkins Orchards site The landmark sale will have a major impact on Wantirna South with the project zoned for high-density residential projects of up to five levels according to Savills Melbourne agent Jesse Radisich The agency ran a four-week campaign with a price guide above $90 million It today declined to disclose the sale price or the buyer’s details RELATED: Homes sold in a day Wantirna remembered for fruit orchards and dirt roads Nan Xin Investment is understood to have outbid several local and overseas developers to secure the site The company has placed a caveat on the title and is understood to be preparing to lodge a development application with planning authorities The property was purchased in 1922 by the Jenkins family produced apple cider and had a fruit and vegetable shop at the site has a wide frontage to High Street Rd and adjoins EastLink It can be developed with several hundred residential homes It is a short drive from Westfield Knox City and The Glen shopping centres Nan Xin Investment is involved in several projects in Victoria and interstate including a luxury apartment and mixed-use project called Galleria in Glen Waverley That project’s 100 apartments sold out within two hours of its 2015 launch Wantirna South nursery for sale as development opportunityMing Haw Lim 530-532 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South is the latest in a series of prime sites being sold for development Long-time Wantirna South nursery owners are being driven out by rising taxes and rates and are seeking a windfall for their prime location The 1.83ha Banksia Nursery site at 530-532 Burwood Highway comes with price hopes of more than $25 million and is expected to draw plenty of developer interest It is suited for high-rise commercial or residential development or as a medical centre Dutch migrants Dirk and Gus van Diggele bought the plot “Land taxes and council rates keep going up and have made it very difficult to run the business and has led to a decision to sell,” Michelle Kelly said “My father who is 91 still works here and we would love to continue running the nursery but we cannot anymore.” The family business grew and turned into a local landmark and popular garden centre A prime spot on the corner of High Street Rd and Burwood Highway “We have customers who were brought here as children and who are now bringing their own children here,” Ms Kelly said “Mum and Dad started with selling six photinia plants and me and my brother helped as well.” garden supply business and a number of buildings and facilities and also could be a hospital,” Schroeder & Wallis director Billy Schroeder said “It is a significant site with priority development status and can accommodate projects of up to eight or nine storeys.” A sale sign at the site describes it as “a landmark corner block” A popular cafe operates on the site and previous businesses there have included a pool shop glass house centre and a drive-through coffee shop The block with dual access has high-profile exposure at the intersection with High St Rd and is near Westfield Knox The listing had already attracted strong local and overseas inquiries The sale is by expressions of interest ending July 31 The former caravan park at 203 Mountain Highway, Wantirna, was offered by Longriver which closed in 1984 but is still configured – and in 2007 was heritage listed That neighbouring site forms part of a master-planned precinct which the state government intends to replace with a 64-bed hospital At the opposite side of town, Stockland is replacing the ex-Secon Freight Logistics site at Altona North with a townhouse project Last month the group spent c$50m on a low density housing site in Tarneit – about 20km west of there Longriver listed the Wantirna site with a scheme for 350 townhouses and an apartment complex – a village branded Eastern Park Stockland is scaling this down – sticking to a permitted plan for 248 units (story continues below) The c5500 sqm super-lot which can make way for the medium density component the purchaser added (this land could also accommodate an aged care community or commercial investment) The Wantirna village should be marketed by mid-next year Longriver listed the land with $60m price hopes Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password A palatial pad has been crowned Wantirna South’s most expensive house after changing hands earlier than expected The luxury entertainer at 8 Miriam Close sold for $2.908 million before its expressions of interest date ended CoreLogic shows it narrowly beat the previous record held by 11 Jessica Close by just $3000 8 Miriam Close set a new residential price record for Wantirna South Jellis Craig Mt Waverley’s Ellie Gong said the standout property sold to a Chinese family from Melbourne and the vendors decided they were happy to sell ahead of schedule to the highest one,” Ms Gong said the reserve behind the house and the tennis court in the backyard.” The 13-year-old home was sold for the first time in its history nine days before expressions of interest closed on December 18 after purchasing the 1375sq m block for $198,500 in 2001 The house sold nearly two weeks before expressions of interest were due to close Ms Gong said the home was a luxury landmark deserving of the top-end price “It has a full-sized tennis court and a pool plus it’s quietly set in a peaceful cul-de-sac that backs onto a reserve,” she said “It has a really unique design and an incredible main bedroom that offers a little retreat area that overlooks both the front and back of the house.” She added it was hard to estimate a final price for the home which had a price guide of $2.8-$3.08 million It had a price guide of $2.8-$3.08 million six-bedroom home boasts views of the Dandenong Ranges from three balconies Other features include crystal chandeliers Not many Melburnians will have heard of Wantirna the small suburb around 25 kilometres east of the city But the small suburb near Ringwood, Glen Waverley and Ferntree Gulley is attracting the young family buyer due to a combination of affordability, good schools, and it's connectivity to the Melbourne CBD Seldom is there an opportunity to buy brand new in the area, given the suburb is dominated by established houses. But Harmony Gardens, the new development by Platinum Developers, is giving prospective purchasers an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome for around 50 per cent the price of the neighbouring suburbs There's a range of two-bedroom townhouses which start from $670,000 Harmony Gardens is in close proximity to Regency Park Primary School, The Knox School, and Wantirna and Heathmont Colleges Shopping outlets are even closer, with Wantirna Mall located adjacent to Harmony Gardens providing residents with access to daily shopping needs the large Knox City Westfield Shopping Centre is just a few kilometres away providing residents with a wide variety of shops Bayswater and Heathmont Train Stations are also just a short drive away, providing convenient access to public transportation for those who prefer to commute by train. We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia. 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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) Wantirna Reserve is a valued asset for the local community and to ensure the council meet current and future community needs they are looking to develop a Masterplan to upgrade the reserve The reserve is popular with the local community for informal use and is also home to several local clubs and groups Australian Jazz Museum and Knox Athletics – cross country Development of the Masterplan began in 2017/18 was put on hold while the tennis and hockey improvements were completed The proposed enhancements will include new and improved paths upgraded playground and park space – including a new dog park new car parks – including upgrades to existing car spaces Your input will help us refine the plan and further improve the park for the community now – and for future use leave your feedback on council’s ‘Have your Say’ website or attend one of the in-person drop-in sessions held at the reserve’s pavilion on Wednesday 15 November from 5.30pm to 6.30pm or Saturday 18 November For more information visit haveyoursay.knox.vic.gov.au/wantirna-reserve-masterplan A mother of two young children died after rushing to the aid of a motorcyclist who was struck by a car and killed in Melbourne's outer east was speeding when he hit an Audi at the intersection of Boronia Road and Amesbury Avenue in Wantirna He was known to police and was carrying drugs who The Age have not named at the family's request was passing by and ran to help but was struck and killed by another car were asleep in their beds when their mother was fatally hit Acting Inspector Brad McArthur speaks to the media on Tuesday morning.Credit: Fairfax Media Acting Inspector Brad McArthur on Tuesday described the woman's actions as selfless and "heroic." "She was trying to do the right thing she saw somebody in need of help and she's gone out of her way to help but unfortunately it's led to her death," he said "She's a hero as far as I'm concerned We overuse words such as tragedy… but it really is "She's got two young children and they've now got no mother They've got a father who no longer has a partner .. the effects of this crash will impact a huge number of people for the rest of their lives "Her partner is devastated.Her family are really suffering they're just trying to take it in." At the scene of the crash on Tuesday afternoon a visibly upset young couple stood in the median strip of Boronia Road and hugged as they taped a bouquet of flowers wrapped in yellow paper to a traffic pole metres from where she was killed Police returned to the scene of the crash in Wantirna on Tuesday morning.Credit: Justin McManus a young woman and her daughter placed a small bunch of pink flowers underneath a tree nearby Her car was found by police parked on the side of the road a short distance from the scene Investigators believe it may have been very difficult for the Honda driver to have seen her on the road before it was too late "I've been advised that visibility would have been an issue," Acting Inspector McArthur said "Not only due to the [poor] street lighting but the colour of the vehicles involved and clothing worn by the motorcycle rider and the lady involved and also the position of the vehicles that were involved in the crash it may have obscured the vision of that other motorist "It was not a clearly apparent scene for any motorist approaching so certainly sighting issues and lighting are matters we're looking into." The Audi driver has told police that he stopped his car at the intersection looked for other vehicles and saw the motorbike but decided it was far enough away for him to make a right-hand turn The motorcycle was travelling so fast along the 80km/h stretch of road that the rider was thrown from his bike and the Audi span out of control when the two vehicles collided “He [the Audi driver] tells us he saw a motorcycle approaching from some distance away and thought he’d have plenty of room to move across median strip the motorcycle has come up on him so fast and it’s struck with such force it’s spun his car 180 degrees,” Acting Inspector McArthur said and there was a lady nearby that stopped and has made her way to the crash scene It was at that point another vehicle travelling down Boronia Road has run over that woman and unfortunately she's died at the scene." Acting Inspector McArthur said the motorcyclist was known to police "We also found some evidence of drugs on his person," he said "We found some white powder and an amount of cash on him." The crashes happened a few hundred metres away from where a newlywed couple was struck and killed in an alleged hit-run earlier this year Matt Goland and Bita Zaeim were killed when a stolen lexus smashed into their Holden Commodore at the intersection of Boronia and Stud roads in Wantirna South in the early hours of April 21 pleaded guilty to two charges of culpable driving causing death late last month A mother of two young children died after rushing to the aid of a motorcyclist who was struck by a car and killed in Melbourne's outer east who The Age have not named at the family's request Acting Inspector Brad McArthur on Tuesday described the woman's actions as selfless and \\\"heroic.\\\" she saw somebody in need of help and she's gone out of her way to help but unfortunately it's led to her death,\\\" he said We overuse words such as tragedy\\u2026 but it really is \\\"She's got two young children and they've now got no mother They've got a father who no longer has a partner .. \\\"Her partner is devastated.Her family are really suffering \\\"I've been advised that visibility would have been an issue,\\\" Acting Inspector McArthur said \\\"Not only due to the [poor] street lighting but the colour of the vehicles involved and clothing worn by the motorcycle rider and the lady involved \\\"It was not a clearly apparent scene for any motorist approaching so certainly sighting issues and lighting are matters we're looking into.\\\" \\u201CHe [the Audi driver] tells us he saw a motorcycle approaching from some distance away and thought he\\u2019d have plenty of room to move across median strip the motorcycle has come up on him so fast and it\\u2019s struck with such force it\\u2019s spun his car 180 degrees,\\u201D Acting Inspector McArthur said It was at that point another vehicle travelling down Boronia Road has run over that woman and unfortunately she's died at the scene.\\\" \\\"We also found some evidence of drugs on his person,\\\" he said \\\"We found some white powder and an amount of cash on him.\\\" sold strongly at auction for $1.66 million STRONG bidding from four international buyers pushed the price of 3 Kirrum Close, Wantirna South $380,000 above reserve to a $1.66 million sale A local buyer also bid for the four-bedroom home that attracted keen interest from the four other bidders from China The property had a reserve of $1.28 million Holding the sale on a slow auction weekend on February 11 helped ensure there wasn’t much competition from other properties The covered outdoor entertaining zone beside the pool “It was the only auction in the suburb that day and helped bring in the buyers There was strong interest because there were not many listings in early February,” she noted with five putting up a hand for the property set on a 900sq m block All five were seeking a home to move into and the house went to a family from China International buyers planning to migrate here need approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board to buy an established home The owners had lived in the house for 16 years and decided to downsize and sell up after a cold call from the agent last December Buyers liked the property’s spacious living zones “We advised the owners that to get a million-dollar result they had to stage the home like a million-dollar home The house was in a good condition and appealed to many Asian buyers because it looked grand and had large living spaces,” Ms Loh said SUBURB PROFILE WANTIRNA SOUTH “The vendors were very surprised by the result It just shows the market is still bullish in Wantirna South and many buyers are making off-market offers in a bid to secure properties.” More than 130 groups came through the house during the campaign The agency also had an ice-cream truck on hand to help the crowd keep cool on a hot day The house has views to the Dandenongs from a balcony an undercover outdoor entertaining area beside the pool and landscaped gardens minghaw.lim@news.com.au Wantirna South block with subdivision potential for saleMing Haw Lim 500 Stud Rd, Wantirna South is a vacant block in a built-up housing estate Multiple mega offers have come in for a long-held patch of dirt in Wantirna South The 500 Stud Rd block on nearly 7400sq m comes with price hopes of $7-$7.7 million which would make it the suburb’s top sale since 2017 if it changes hands The vendors have held it since 1954 and used it to store heavy machinery; an office on the block has been removed The block is one of the few remaining large blocks ripe for development “We have had strong interest from Melbourne developers for the block and several offers which the vendors are considering,” Barry Plant Wantirna director Brett Smith said The block is zoned for higher-density development with potential to build 29 units or 20 houses It could be subdivided into 20 housing lots of around 350sq m each Resale of similar blocks in nearby Harcrest Estate can fetch $600,000 while new townhouses in the area can easily fetch $700,000-$750,000 Wantirna South is the suburb’s top sale so far this year with easy access to major shopping centres It offers a wide 45m frontage with potential three entry and exit roads and would also suit a medical or childcare centre A dated three-bedroom house used as an office has been demolished and the block cleared of construction equipment and heavy machinery A nearby property at 720-722 Stud Rd, Scoresby sold recently within its price guide of $2.5-$2.6 million The resort-style outdoors at 53 Jenola Pde It has large living spaces and six bedrooms a Wantirna South house that passed in last year has now sold in excess of $1.8 million making it the suburb’s top sale so far in 2020 The 53 Jenola Pde house with six bedrooms and parking for eight cars on a 1368sq m block went to a buyer from Vermont South “There were two other offers and our sellers are getting between three and five offers each which shows there are serious buyers in a market with less supply,” Mr Smith said A surging suburban auction that smashed its reserve by an incredible $385,000 has market experts saying homebuyers no longer fear interest rate rises Multiple homes sold hundreds of thousands of dollars above reserve yesterday as Victoria’s auction market recorded an 66 per cent clearance rate from 476 reported results according to preliminary PropTrack figures A Wantirna South house was arguable the day’s most impressive result sold for $1.74m and earning its owners an incredible $385,000 premium above their reserve RELATED: Auction replays and rolling updates from the auction market Keilor 80-year-old musing about a Porsche after making $110k in 10 minutes St Kilda legend Fraser Gehrig boots Beaumaris pad for $4m+ EYS auctioneer Fabian Sanelli said while the 9 Tinarra Court home had a $1.355m reserve the bidding had jumped $200,000 in the time an agent went inside to confirm the figure and he only got a chance to call it on the market at $1.55m “If this auction was happening three months ago it probably wouldn’t have gone as well,” Mr Sanelli said “But I don’t think the rates are having an impact right now.” Vaulted ceilings in the main living zone add character to the home Harcourts listing agent Jarrod Robinson said there had been 20 buyers registered to bid for the home The buyer was a local family from a nearby suburb Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia president Cate Bakos was among those outpaced by the “standout result” and said for larger homes that didn’t need any work done on them “There were no cautious bids,” Ms Bakos said “People have got their heads around interest rates Ultimately people want a home and if paying a little premium lets them settle into one The home’s renovated interiors left buyers with nothing to do Real Estate Institute of Victoria president Richard Simpson the day’s clearance rate reflected a “good result” for the current market and homes selling far above reserve were a healthy sign heading into spring Mr Simpson said the market wasn’t yet turning back up but was confident interest rate rises across the rest of the year would have less and less of an impact on sales “This is what I’ve been saying all along: the confidence is still there because employment is still strong,” he said Confidence is also high at the top end of the market After a Toorak house sold for more than $80m during the week a retro Black Rock house that featured in the Olivia Newton-John biopic yesterday sold for $4.6m under the hammer Marshall White’s Oliver Bruce said bidding for 344 Beach Rd started at $3.9m but rose in increments as high as $100,000 until it sold for $4.6m — about $200,000 after it was called on the market It was also $1.9m more than the vendors paid for the property in 2014 Mr Bruce said the property was quite unique given its viewlines The Burwood Highway property has fetched a price above $11 million A WANTIRNA South property once home to an all-you-can-eat restaurant has become the second priciest piece of real estate ever sold in the suburb A developer dished out an eye-watering figure between $11 million and $12 million for the 5568sq m site at 500 Burwood Highway according to Hocking Stuart Balwyn director Maurice DiMarzio The one-time home to the Food Star buffet restaurant was bought by an out-of-area buyer who will pursue plans for an eight-storey apartment complex and 29 luxury townhouses submitted to council for approval The former restaurant site is to be developed into high-rise apartments and townhouses had been looking for a sale price of at least $10 million if the property went to auction The eight-figured early offer was enough to sate their appetite And a second potential buyer also offered a figure above $10 million for the sought-after site directly opposite Knox shopping centre The highest sale in the suburb to date was the $12.98 million paid for 480 Boronia Rd That property is on a 1.31ha site and currently occupied by the Knox Club It also has a Residential Growth Zone 1 classification for high-density development 500 Burwood Highway was long used as a 300-seat buffet restaurant with 112 parking spaces The Burwood Highway stretch has seen strong developer interest in recent years and several high-rise apartment projects have been launched A change in zoning in the area has lead to some homeowners pocketing substantial sums for properties on the main road that will be turned into units An artist’s impression of the proposed development at 390 Burwood Highway A prime Wantirna South corner site has been relisted with planning permits for a high-rise residential and commercial development The 7610sq m block at 390 Burwood Highway has been priced at more than $2000 per square metre landing it with an eye-watering $14.5-$15.95 million price tag according to CVA listing agent Daniel Philip The property was on the market for $14 million last year with another agency but failed to snag a buyer despite strong investor and developer interest A Chinese developer paid $10.15 million for the site in 2017 Mr Philip said recent zoning changes made the land more attractive and valuable as it could now be developed for high-rise living He said the site was being offered with a planning permit for apartments The block has a combined 156m frontage to Burwood Highway and Stud Rd and sits across from other high-rise apartment blocks and Westfield Knox shopping centre “We have also had strong inquiries from local and overseas buyers including several syndicates and larger institutions,” Mr Philip said The corner block offers a very wide street frontage These apartment blocks are opposite the large site up for grabs The proposed development designed by COX Architecture includes offices residential apartments including student accommodation private and public schools and Knox Private Hospital The site currently houses an Allison Monkhouse funeral home on 623sq m The expressions of interest campaign for the property was set to close on April 2 The current longstanding tenants on the site The former Food Star restaurant site nearby fetched more than $11 million Houses along Stud Rd rezoned for high-density living have sold well in recent years and been transformed into apartments and townhouses fetched almost $100 million after being rezoned a 5568sq m site at 500 Burwood Highway fetched between $11-$12 million and offered potential for an eight-storey apartment complex and 29 luxury townhouses 4 McLean Court was among Wantirna South homes which sold for more than $1 million in 2017 FAMILY friendly Wantirna South is the first Knox area to enter the million-dollar club of Melbourne suburbs The medium-sized suburb favoured for its schools shopping and road links recorded a median house price of $1,038,903 in December Its median price a month earlier was $993,000 with 215 sales over 12 months The suburb’s 55 per cent price growth over a three-year period was the strongest among Knox suburbs Not far behind and the next Knox area tipped to be a million-dollar suburb is Wantirna which had a $930,000 median price in November and recorded a 42 per cent price rise over three years 34 Matilda Ave, Wantirna South, fetched $1.18 million last November SUBURB PROFILE WANTIRNA SOUTH “We are not surprised the median price is above $1 million because the area offers good education and infrastructure and there is still price growth.” Barry Plant Wantirna agent Daniel Cripps said many buyers coming from more expensive suburbs are contributing to strong price growth in the area “We get international buyers and those from Monash who see value in homes here,” Mr Cripps said MORE: Neighbours teaming up for Ringwood record Truffle farming could add income to Hastings home Buyers willing to pay more than $1 million expect homes that are well renovated and also close to schools and shopping 24-26 Tresise Ave, Wantirna South, fetched a strong $2.75 million sale price last December. “The suburb also has a reputation for being safe and this is another attraction for buyers coming from outside the area,” Ms Chu said “Wantirna South has been popular among buyers for some time now and the average sale price of houses is $1 million,” Harcourts Wantirna agent Emilie Jordanou said She noted that properties located near popular private schools such as The Knox school Waverley Christian College and St Andrew’s College could easily fetch $1 million Read more Victorian real estate news here A former primary school site is about to deliver an eight-figure windfall to the State Government in an upcoming sale to developers.The Wantirna Heights Primary School at 56 Kingloch Pde, Wantirna closed in 2013 and its buildings were demolished The land is owned by the Department of Education and Training with the school deemed surplus to needs and the land subsequently rezoned for residential development The site is in the middle of a built-up residential area The vacant 1.25ha allotment has drawn foreign and local buyer interest ahead of its sale by tender There had been an “influx of interest for the versatile property” Colliers International director Hamish Burgess said The block is in a built-up residential area and is considered a rare in-fill site in the suburb It is described as “high profile” and suited for high-density residential development or for education and aged-care purposes If it meets the government’s price expectations it would be the biggest sale of a General Residential Zone 1 property in the suburb “To acquire a high-profile site in a highly sought-after area such as Wantirna is a rare opportunity,” Mr Burgess said “Not only is this a considerable landholding in excess of 1.25ha it is also subject to favourable zoning and planning overlays.” It comes with dual street frontages totalling 222m Wantirna College is among several schools close by A nearby three-block listing of 7612sq m at 4-5 Nizam Court and 3 Ashwood Close has price hopes above $7.5 million Offers from foreign and local developers were submitted for the properties which had been collected by a single owner over a 35-year period That site is also suited for development of townhouses or an aged-care complex all thanks to Yarra Valley Water & Choose Tap By: Daniel Cencic INCOMING Wantirna South senior coach Steve Cochrane believes improved fitness is the key in the club’s bid to return to finals in 2019 An inconsistent 2018 saw the Devils finish 11th on the Division 2 ladder ending their campaign with three defeats by a combined total of just 12 points The club last played finals in 2016 and was unable to string more than three wins together in a row last year – which it did from rounds 2-4 – and will compete in Division 1 this season under the EFL’s competition restructure Consistency has been Cochrane’s main focus in his first pre-season at the helm “Consistency is everything in footy and to be consistent you’ve got to be fit and you’ve got to put the work in,” Cochrane said “That’s what will be our main focus this year is putting the work in and getting the miles in the legs over the last few months – I’ve been driving the guys pretty hard.” Headlining the recruits at Walker Reserve this off-season is South Croydon premiership midfielder David Del Papa ex-Vermont defender Jacob Castricum and 2014 premiership key defender Jackson Freeman who returns to the Devils after a season at Donvale Midfielder David Del Papa in his new colours Del Papa played just six senior games for the Dogs last season after playing in the 2017 Division 1 premiership while Castricum was a regular feature in Emerald’s senior team in 2018 Freeman is expected to miss a significant chunk of the season through injury “He (Freeman) has had some injuries and hasn’t been able to train he’s got some knee problems so I don’t think we’ll see much of him in the first half of the year but certainly Del Papa and Castricum have hit the ground running and going really well,” Cochrane said The Devils have also added to their younger playing stocks Matt Brown and Fergus Ward crossing over from Vermont after featuring in Division 1 reserve-grade and under-19 flags at the Eagles in recent seasons Dual premiership player Andrew Teakel has departed and will play at Seaford this season 2018 best and fairest Will Edwards has signed at Caulfield Grammarians in the VAFA Ben Carboni has retired while Jack Hare has transferred to Boronia who was announced as the Devils’ coach in October had his desire for senior coaching re-ignited last year when he led the EFL’s senior representative side to the number-one state ranking in the WorkSafe AFL Victoria Community Championships The former Vermont and Blackburn mentor grew up in the Wantirna South area and is looking forward to giving back to his local club “It (coaching senior interleague) certainly gave me the taste again to get back involved in coaching and then when the opportunity came up with (Wantirna) South I’ve got a bit of a history with them,” he said “We always ask a lot of players to come back to their local club and I really admire what (Upper Ferntree Gully senior coach) Joel Perry did going back to his local club and I’m sure there’s a few other guys that have done that and come back as coach so I thought it would be a good opportunity to go back to my club as well.” Cochrane will be aided by senior assistant coach Sam Bates – who will also take charge of the midfield – Michael Jamieson (forwards) Paul Rees (defence) and new reserves coach who returns to the Devils after last playing at the club in 2016 PHOTO: Wantirna South Senior Football Club Facebook page “He (Andrew) is great with the boys and has a great relationship with those guys he’s a young coach who’s coming in and learning the ropes and he’s keen and committed,” Cochrane said the club recently completed a pre-season camp to Portsea with its captain set to be named shortly “We’ve got a leadership group that was nominated by the boys over camp and we’re working with them through a cultural program,” Cochrane said “Our captain and our on-field leaders will come out of that over the coming weeks.” Wantirna South hosts Knox at Walker Reserve in Round 1 on Saturday Mirvac and Lendlease to snap up a prime Wantirna South development site The 14.96-hectare landholding at 1201-1211 High Street Road about 30 kilometres east of Melbourne’s city centre was the largest infill development site to hit the market this year and keenly sought after by a range of residential developers The site sold through Savills Australia’s Nick Peden Mr Baxter would not comment other than to confirm the transaction Title documents show Nan Xin was the purchaser It will be the Chinese-backed developer’s second Australian project once it gets planning permits to develop the site for townhouses and apartments Nan Xin was behind a successful 267-unit tower in nearby Glen Waverley that rose 15 levels above 52 O’Sullivan Road The project was opposite The Glen shopping centre where developer Jeff Xu’s Golden Age group is embarking on another 500-unit three-tower project The property has been owned by the Jenkins family since it was bought by Arthur Scourfield Jenkins in 1922 as an apple orchard Many of Melbourne’s middle-ring eastern localities such as Doncaster Glen Waverley and Wantirna were farmed as fruit orchards before being converted into suburbs The Jenkins family understood the property was more valuable as a development site and had it rezoned to residential Sydney commercial real estate Melbourne commercial real estate Brisbane commercial real estate Adelaide commercial real estate Perth commercial real estate Canberra commercial real estate Darwin commercial real estate Hobart commercial real estate NSW properties for sale VIC properties for sale QLD properties for sale SA properties for sale WA properties for sale ACT properties for sale NT properties for sale TAS properties for sale NSW properties for lease VIC properties for lease QLD properties for lease SA properties for lease WA properties for lease ACT properties for lease NT properties for lease TAS properties for lease Rural & Farming for sale in NSW Rural & Farming for sale in VIC Rural & Farming for sale in QLD Rural & Farming for sale in SA Rural & Farming for sale in WA Rural & Farming for sale in NT Rural & Farming for sale in TAS Rural & Farming for sale in ACT Sydney Toowoomba City Surry Hills Melbourne Dandenong Brisbane Morton Vale Noosaville Wantirna Park Caravan Park residents lost their homes due to a new development It’s the story of over 200 caravan park residents who lost their homes when property developer Longriver Group paid $36 million for Wantirna Park Caravan Park last year leaving those who had called it home – some for over 20 years – to relocate and rebuild Some of the residents owned their homes but rented the land the homes stand on Longriver managing director Andrew Yu had attempted to raise residents’ rents by over 50 per cent After a swift intervention by Consumer Affairs Victoria Still the rent costs were unaffordable for many residents Then all residents received notices to vacate by early January 2018 As an incentive to leave the premises earlier residents were advised that should they sign the paperwork and leave their homes by 10 July this year their homes would remain and they could pay reduced rent until the final removal day the Resident Tenancy Act 1997 * contains a loophole whereby caravan park tenants can be asked to vacate and not be compensated for their losses and were sold for as little as $45,000 out of desperation by their owners had to find a new location for their homes and pay for removal and demolition costs a food services technician and father of three walking past the demolished homes at the Wantirna property I’ve been here 14 years and I’ve taken loan after loan after loan to build a home that was a bit more respectable and had a bit more space for my three boys when my missus left and now it’s gone just like that,” he said with an emphatic snap of the fingers and now they’ve taken the last little bit from us He says he happily raised his sons in his $150,000 home receiving notice to vacate in December 2016 he hired trucks and cranes to remove and relocate his home He began receiving sale offers of around $20,000 and received $4,000 support from the state government inclusive of bond money and one month’s rent in advance He claims this was nowhere near enough but for those that were not eligible for public housing Mr Mylonas temporarily relocated his family to a $1,800 per month rental home while he paid for the expenses to move his house to another caravan park in Longwarry Mr Mylonas takes out his phone to display photos of his new residence His anger subsides and he turns quiet andsolemn “This is where I’m living,” he says as he scrolls through the photos on his iPhone “A mobile home in the middle of a paddock Of course it’s going to be more difficult to live there,” he said Mr Mylonas’ new home is still getting set up He finds himself without necessary amenities and he’ll need to continue to rely on bore water and a gas canister “I’ve taken two weeks off work because I’m fatigued I have to fix up my house and put it all together again at my cost,” Mr Mylonas said His plan was to live at Wantirna when he retired and pass his home onto his children when he passed away he says he has nothing to pass onto his three sons; a carpenter founder of the Wantirna Residents Action Group (WRAG) and 27-year resident said he knows the state government has to work within the law the government should “forget about the law” The group want compensation for moving those homes the Residential (Land Lease) Communities Act 2013 (NSW) provides a scheme for compensation in circumstances similar to these at Wantirna “We’ve never campaigned about the closure of the park; our campaign is about justice and affordable living,” said Mr Gray He said that the developer is doing everything legally just not morally WRAG wants the law fixed because “now it is allowing the owner to come in and treat us like blades of grass now you can all go by a certain date’ without really looking at the ramifications of what his actions are causing [is the problem],” Mr Gray said Of the 200 Wantirna Park Caravan Park residents affected Some support services were provided through the City of Knox including a hub of agencies set up in the park three days a week by the Department of Human Services “We’re asking them to give us something at least the removal costs How can you move a home when you’re getting your pension and expect them to come up with thousands of dollars to remove their house?” Mr Mylonas laments His life has changed since the closure of Wantirna but he says he has given up “That’s what it makes me feel like doing I don’t want to work anymore because all I’m doing in killing myself even more,” he said He reflects on the media that have covered the issue Why don’t they look at us as human beings?” * The Residential Tenancies Act is currently under review by the state government A relatively short lease didn’t sour investor interest for an office occupied by an essential services provider opposite Knox Private Hospital and the proposed Wantirna Health Precinct Also across the road from a KFC and McDonald’s the two level building on a 1052 square metre Commercial 1 zoned block With 28 car parks and 715 sqm of modern area the property is leased to NDIS-approved provider Morcare Services until 2025 with a three year option Rent increases three per cent for each of the next two years The Wantirna property previously sold in 2014 for $1.43m “This is the fourth recent sale of a healthcare based asset with four years or less remaining…highlighting investor confidence in the continued performance of the healthcare industry regardless of market cycle,” JLL Healthcare & Life Science’s Mark Stafford who marketed the asset with Jesse Radisich “The neighbouring Knox Private Hospital and the future $900m Wantirna Health Precinct underpin the local precinct with the benefit of new major operators and tenants to be attracted to the area for years to come,” he added (story continues below) “The healthcare sector continues to be one of the most in-demand asset classes in the market with investors drawn to the stability of these assets and their operators,” according to the executive Two months ago, Australian Unity outlaid $14.75m for Alphington’s former Chronos Care nursing home to repurpose as an acute care hospital pre-leased to Healthe Care Not long earlier, the Essendon Football Club launched a leasing campaign for a medical centre it intends to build opposite Windy Hill Occupiers are amongst the buyers too; in December, the directors of ONA Medical snared a recently vacated Westpac branch in Seaford Also last year, the Knowles family’s Arcare Group acquired a Ringwood development site for an aged care complex, while Ryman Healthcare snapped one up “2022 saw the healthcare and life science sectors outperforming traditional asset classes with vacancies of just 0.75pc recorded throughout the year when compared to the 1.87pc The value of Australian product in the sector it dubs Alternative 11 Jessica Close, Wantirna South fetched a then-record price of $2.905 million in 2017 A resort-style home is aiming to break the $3 million price barrier in Wantirna South Only two homes have sold for above $2.9 million in the suburb, but 11 Jessica Close has been listed with $3.1 million for the top of its price range The deluxe home with 743sq m of living has a pool conservatory and lavish bedrooms and ensuites 11 Jessica Close had an imposing frontage and stands tall over the street It set the residential price record for the suburb of $2.905 million when it sold in 2017 However, a nearby six-bedroom, seven-bathroom property at 8 Miriam Close fetched $2.908 million in late 2018 That house was sold by Jellis Craig Mt Waverley director Jared Wei who has also now listed 11 Jessica Close with $2.88-$3.1 million price hopes Both homes are positioned in an area known as the Knox College estate The ornate staircase leads to four large bedrooms The double-storey Jessica Close on 942sq m is designed for an indoor-outdoor lifestyle with the interior spaces grand with high ceilings and prestige appointments and with 80 squares (about 743sq m) probably one of the largest in the area,” Mr Wei said The floorplan promoted multi-generational living with a downstairs bedroom with ensuite an important feature for some buyers 8 Miriam Close is on a large 1375sq m block pool and cabana are among the outdoor features at 8 Miriam Close The layout has a central dining and living zone and more family living areas towards the rear which converge on a large courtyard with a swimming pool and covered swim spa Apart from formal and casual lounge areas plus a large kitchen and dining zone while an ornate staircase leads to four large bedrooms The suburb median price was $897,100 in the 12 months to July The median price fell 11.2 per cent over the period the Wantirna South median house price was $1.015 million 26 Harcrest Blvd, Wantirna South was touted as a carbon neutral home when bought seven years ago A pioneering sustainable home has cost its owners nothing in power bills in seven years in a southeastern suburb The house at 26 Harcrest Blvd, Wantirna South has racked up enough energy credits each year to pay off its gas bills The four-bedroom home in one of the suburb’s newer estates It has light-filled and spacious living areas a ‘Kimberly Zero’ display home by developer Mirvac low-maintenance home for us over seven years and was marketed as the state’s first carbon neutral home,” Mr Evans said The house came with 25 solar panels and each year produced enough electricity to receive as much as $2000 in credit from the energy provider It offers three good-sized ensuites and bathrooms while the home also has 14,000L of rainwater storage connected to the toilets and to water the yard and vertical garden “It is the first such carbon neutral home I have come across in the area and has been popular with buyers and getting strong inspection numbers,” listing agent Chris Hodge of Harcourts Wantirna said The estate of more than 800 homes was popular with young families and tightly held Rainwater storage keeps the lawn and vertical garden green and lush The Harcrest Blvd house has a contemporary style and is in “show home” condition The double-storey home also enjoys seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining and has a towering vertical garden outside and wraparound balcony to the main bedroom suite A former primary school site is about to deliver an eight-figure windfall to the state government in an upcoming sale to developers The Wantirna Heights Primary School at 56 Kingloch Pde, Wantirna closed in 2013 and its buildings were demolished Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates Colliers International director Hamish Burgess says “To acquire a high-profile site in a highly sought-after area such as Wantirna is a rare opportunity,” Burgess says A nearby three-block listing of 7612sqm at 4-5 Nizam Court and 3 Ashwood Close has price hopes above $7.5 million This article from Leader Newspapers originally appeared as “Old primary school site to reap millions in Wantirna”. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. The Wantirna Heights Primary School at 56 Kingloch Pde, Wantirna closed in 2013 and its buildings were demolished Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates A nearby three-block listing of 7612sqm at 4-5 Nizam Court and 3 Ashwood Close has price hopes above $7.5 million This article from Leader Newspapers originally appeared as “Old primary school site to reap millions in Wantirna” sold for more above its reserve price than its owners paid for it in total 26 years ago A Wantirna home has sold for more above reserve than its owners paid for it 26 years ago The three-bedroom house at 92 Amersham Drive, Wantirna, attracted 150 people who watched it fetch a $280,000 premium under the hammer CoreLogic records show the vendors bought it for just $231,000 in 1996 RELATED: Herald Sun Real Estate blog: Auction replays and results Auctions continue to “blow your minds”, as signs of market balance grow Verona Court, Bayswater, home’s bittersweet happy ending EYS auctioneer Fabian Sanelli said the sale was one of eight he called on Saturday for an average $125,000 above reserve in a sign families and first-home buyers were “taking the market by storm” “What baffled me about this one is that it was a normal family home,” Mr Sanelli said Harcourts Wantirna’s Zoe Ipradjian handled inquiries on the home before the auction and said the home was neat and well-presented But with 15 buyers registered the home had “set a bit of a benchmark” as a couple downsizing from Vermont South claimed the keys for $1.46m “You wouldn’t get that for a two-storey home,” Ms Ipradjian said and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) recently naming Wantirna Melbourne’s fourth most liveable suburb had driven broad demand sold to a first-home buyer couple who had been looking since before the Covid-19 pandemic arrived in Australia a first-home buyer couple finally sealed the deal with a charming three-bedroom address after two years hunting But it didn’t come cheap, with the 82 Shorts Rd home attracting four other parties and a $1.145m price that soared $185,000 past its reserve Barry Plant’s Lucas De Bartolo said the couple had started their search just before the Covid-19 pandemic arrived in Australia “They were still shocked when they were signing the contract,” Mr De Bartolo said “There’s not a great deal of properties in that Merlynston pocket and having that family culture in that area is growing,” he said Barry Plant Inner City Group’s Steve Sfindilis also got a pleasant surprise as 4/416 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick, sold $50,000 above expectations for $850,000 as four first-home buyers contested it And in Croydon, the owners of 21 Arundel St were thrilled when their home sold for $1.126m despite setting their reserve at $990,000 Philip Webb chief executive Anthony Webb said a family trumped two other bidders Realestate.com.au recorded a 78 per cent clearance rate from 611 reported results in Melbourne last week though there had been 927 homes expected to go under the hammer across the city MORE: Failed Berwick auction’s bizarre post-hammer surge puts sellers in garage Tony Shaw: Collingwood champ’s property journey Real estate industry to be put under review for underquoting, conduct You can meet some of your favourite Richmond players next Tuesday evening at the Wantirna Club Shaun Grigg and Troy Chaplin will visit the entertainment complex The players will be available for photos and autographs Wantirna Club350 Stud RdWantirna SouthPhone: 9801 5555Fax: 9801 5577Web: http://www.wantirnaclub.com.au/ All the game day information ahead of Richmond's Round 9 clash against West Coast at the 'G Richmond has signed experienced AFLW defender and winger Lauren Brazzale to its AFLW list for the upcoming season Several Richmond players have received fines after a melee in Sunday's MCG clash Damien Hardwick says his team won't be caught out by the improved Western Bulldogs this Sunday as the Tigers look to make their first 3-0 start to a season since 1995 Richmond has signed defender Lauren Brazzale Check out all the Super Plays from our Round 8 clash against Hawthorn thanks to Hostplus Hear from Richmond coach Adem Yze after the Tigers Round 8 loss to Hawthorn Check out all the Match Highlights from the Tigers clash against Hawthorn Richmond draftee Zoe Hargreaves will unfortunately miss the 2025 AFLW season through injury We extend our deepest respect to First Peoples and Traditional Owners of the land Wantirna project raises sustainability grade at old school siteNathan Mawby The Kingloch development in Wantirna by Oz Property Group will replace a former high school with a sustainability-conscious design A former Wantirna school will soon have the future of local kids back in mind with plans to bring bold new sustainability standards to the area project by Oz Property Group will replace the former Wantirna Heights School with 51 townhouses and extensive native plants along a central green spine Castran Gilbert director Michael Lang said the project’s design met Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard Design Excellence standards and could shave an average $700 a year off residents’ energy bills RELATED: Banksia La Trobe Secondary College site, Bellfield: Project’s new thinking Victoria home to nation’s biggest apartments, second largest houses Banksia Nursery, Wantirna South nursery for sale as development opportunity Features include a 7.1-star average NatHERS energy-efficiency rating and a 1.5kW rooftop solar array that will provide about 20 per cent of a home’s electricity Infrastructure for electric vehicle charging is also set to be added and a 2000L rainwater tank connected to toilets and landscaping They will also eschew gas connections in a design far beyond what is required by local planning There are a variety of different home designs in the home “And we have most definitely had buyers looking at the sustainability and saying and that it kind of feels like they are helping address climate issues,” Mr Lang said There will be 11 different home designs across the project Stone benchtops and timber floors will feature in all homes plus there are options to include electric fireplaces The project will officially be launched at 56 Kingloch Pde with more than 80 buyers pre-registered for the launch Mr Lang said it was anticipated the homes would be in high demand The development will include homes with three- and four-bedroom floorplans Three-bedroom homes cost from $699,000-$829,000 and four-bedroom floorplans from $989,000-$1.2m MORE: Melbourne home values rise again amid ‘deteriorating’ affordability Church of the First Born: Bizarre cult’s former retreat listed for sale in Bright Hawthorn abandoned riverside manor sells for more than $8m