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Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bodybuilder Sergio Taranto lists lavish semi-rural mansion in Victoria for $7m
Bodybuilder Sergio Taranto has reportedly listed his resort-style mansion in Victoria's Yarra Ranges for sale. Located in leafy Lysterfield, 32km from Melbourne, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom ultra-modern pad has a price guide of $6,500,000 to $7,150,000. Built on top of a hill in the sought-after Carrington Estate development, the sprawling two-storey home offers a commanding view of the surrounding bushland. The sales agent responsible did not confirm Taranto as the owner of the 5,928 square metre property, reported the Herald Sun on Friday. However, the publication said documents for the massive architect-designed home confirm the well-known personal trainer as the owner. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Constructed on what was once a cow paddock, the steel and glass home features soaring ceilings and dramatic design features, including a Lucretia crystal chandelier. Highlights include a second storey undercover alfresco dining and relaxation space. There's also a second alfresco space on the ground floor with built-in BBQ and adjoining courtyard. Other features include a home theatre with luxurious cinema seating, a gym and an indoor pool and spa. Meanwhile, the massive main bedroom occupies an entire wing of the upper floor and includes an ensuite and a dressing room with two walls of wardrobes. For added luxury, the main suite is host to a drop-down TV, a drinks station and a freestanding bath. Also featured on the top storey is a 'retreat' space and a balcony which spans the entire floor. Elsewhere, the kitchen offers a dual-island with 'waterfall' benches, granite sinks, and a large butler's pantry with a second kitchen. Buyers are likely to be drawn to Taranto's listing since the Carrington Estate is known for its up-scale homes which rarely hit the market. Situated in sight of the famed Dandenong Ranges, the ritzy neighbourhood offers underground power and large nature strips. As an added touch of charm, developers have installed 'heritage' street lamps. Best known as a men's health specialist, Taranto has competed in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships (IFFB). In 2014, he scored second in the IFBB Sydney competition in the Open Super Heavyweight event. He achieved the same result in Perth a year later for the National Physique Committee (NPC) tournament in the Classic Physique Masters competition. Taranto also launched a YouTube channel offering health hacks, which has since been retired.
News.com.au
04-06-2025
- General
- News.com.au
‘Lovely man': Suburban Melbourne community rallies around local lollipop guard
An outer Melbourne community has rallied in support of a beloved local crossing guard, after he was told by the council his post would be reassigned due to recent road upgrades in the area. Steve Price has been a crossing guard at the Montrose pedestrian crossing in Melbourne's eastern fringes for eight years and is described by members of the community as 'everybody's grandpa' and a 'lovely man' who 'makes every morning a wonderful experience'. But some in the community claim he has been reassigned due to Mr Price 'putting in too many complaints and raising too many safety issues (on behalf of) the kids in the area.' Last week, a petition was launched on aimed at reinstating Mr Price to his position. In the petition Mr Price says he 'was told the council would be taking over the crossing, (another guard) was coming to mine and the other supervisor from Mt Dandenong Rd would be taking over (the other guard's) crossing in Montrose road. I will be going somewhere else.' A spokesman for Yarra Ranges Council said that many of the council's school crossing supervisors are contracted through Hoban Recruitment but are done so on a 'term-to-term basis'. 'Before each school term, Council provides Hoban with a list of school crossing sites that need a supervisor. These locations can change each term, so the assignments are never permanent and are on a term-to-term basis as per their Hoban contract. 'Due to the recent upgraded road and pedestrian safety works at the Montrose intersection, it has meant that only one supervisor is now required at that location, rather than two.' It's an explanation petition starter and parent at the school Sigrid Peterson doesn't buy. 'They decided to move our favourite lollipop man who had been there for eight years because he – I think, he thinks it as well – put too many complaints and raised too many safety issues in the area that he works in for the kids' safety. 'The crossing isn't long enough. 
The bus stop is really close to a main road. There's a lot of kids that sit there … 'He's been too hard, so they've moved him on. He would love to chat, but he also doesn't want to get in trouble from his employer.' Ms Peterson added '(Steve's) lovely. 
He's like everybody's grandpa. He knows most of the kids' names, everybody gives him gifts at Christmas time'. 
 'I posted it everywhere on all the notice boards and people that had moved from the area said how much they missed him.' Ms Peterson expressed disappointment in the Council's response or lack thereof. 'They haven't responded to it, I emailed the petition to them and to his employer as well, neither of them have responded to me. 
They've been pretty useless throughout the roadworks, not supporting the affected businesses either. 'I think they just wanted him moved on because he was complaining too much about the roadworks and the safety. 'He's been there for eight years. It's just very, very convenient timing.' Another parent, Ashleigh from Bayswater, commented on the petition that Mr Price 'makes every morning a wonderful experience for myself and my children'. 'Mostly we drive past and a few times will cross the road with him. Whatever our day looks like it always starts and ends with a smiley happy most respectful person. 'Steve is just apart of Montrose we just know him he's apart of our daily lives and it's just not the same without him around. Our mornings are less happy without him. Please bring Steve back to where he belongs.' Marina 'I drive past every morning on my way to work and even though I never met him it was very obvious how much he loved his job and the people around him. Always smiling and always chatting to the parents and children. It's sad to hear this being taken away from someone and forcing changes onto a person who was clearly happy with his job, it's location and has made strong connections. Can't even imagine how devastated this man must be or the children and parents of children who attend the school. Another example of a council making decisions on its own and disregarding the opinions of those who feel the effects the most. Hoping this gets overturned.' At the time of writing the petition currently has 336 signatures.
