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News.com.au
11-07-2025
- News.com.au
Troubled AFL star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's car allegedly used in Melbourne drive-by
Troubled footy star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has been questioned by police after the Western Bulldogs forward's car was allegedly used in a drive-by shooting in Melbourne. The 23-year-old has been cleared of any wrongdoing after 71-year-old grandfather Doug Lee was ambushed after returning to his home in Glen Iris, around 10km southeast of the Melbourne CBD. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. Channel 9 has reported police are investigating and trying to ascertain who was driving Ugle-Hagan's 4WD vehicle after a number of shots were fired towards Lee on June 11. It's understood no charges have been laid over the shooting to date. is not suggesting Ugle-Hagan was involved in the shooting or any criminal activity. Ugle-Hagan is yet to play a game this season for the Bulldogs, taking time away from the club earlier in the year to deal with some highly publicised mental health issues. The former No. 1 AFL draft pick conceded on the Rip Through It podcast late last month he 'had to give his car to a mate so he couldn't drive it, I just didn't trust myself driving'. It has now allegedly been used in a crime and it left Lee understandably shocked when the incident took place. 'Atrocious. Atrocious,' Lee told Channel 9. 'I heard a shot, which was quite surprising. 'Looked up and saw a car approaching me very rapidly. 'I steeled myself for the collision and as they passed me, they fired two more shots.' Lee added that he felt the incident was likely a case of mistaken identity. 'Obviously very lucky. The size of the hole, I'm glad it didn't hit me,' he said. 'I'm fairly sure they weren't targeting me. Just maybe aggression, maybe arrogance.' Nine crime reporter Gillian Lantouris read a statement from the Bulldogs that stated the AFL club was aware of the incident and was 'satisfied Jamarra was not involved'. 'I understand (the Bulldogs) have been aware of this incident for quite some time,' Lantouris said. 'They have issued a statement – 'The club is satisfied that Jamarra was not involved in the incident and that he had not been in possession of the vehicle for some time before it occurred. Jamarra has fully co-operated with the subsequent police investigation'.' Incredibly, it is the second time one of Ugle-Hagan's vehicles has been in the spotlight in recent weeks. On June 23, the young forward reported on social media that what is understood to be a different car, a Toyota Ute, had been stolen, posting a photo of the vehicle. Ugle-Hagan spent considerable time away from the Bulldogs earlier this season and also attended a health retreat in northern NSW. He had returned to training at the club in recent weeks, but coach Luke Beveridge said late last month there is no timetable for Ugle-Hagan to return to the playing arena.
News.com.au
01-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Glen Iris home sells $150k above price guide
A tidy red-brick home with no shared land and a low-maintenance garden has become a hot-ticket item in Glen Iris, exceeding its price guide with a $1.4m sale under the hammer. The three-bedroom home at 2 Charles St had been quoted a $1.25m-$1.35m price guide, but five bidders, including a neighbour, helped push the result $50,000 above the top of the range. While the weather was icy, competition was anything but, with Buxton ACOM director and auctioneer Peter Gigis declaring it one of the cleanest and most confident winter auctions he's handled in recent memory. Inside 'Hospitality Yoda's luxe Melb home 'The property was announced on the market at $1.25m and ended up selling for $1.4m,' Mr Gigis said. 'It was a solid result, especially for a single-level home in Glen Iris, which continues to be in high demand.' Mr Gigis said the picture-perfect property on 301sq m charmed older buyers with its stand-alone layout, mature gardens and sun-soaked courtyard, all within walking distance of Burwood Village, light rail and the upcoming Suburban Rail Loop station. 'Downsizers were the dominant force here. At least four of the strongest bidders were older couples who'd just sold in the area,' he said. 'But in the end, it was a young couple who secured the keys, and the vendors, a brother and sister who'd inherited the home, were thrilled.' The neat interiors include a front lounge, open-plan kitchen and dining zone, and three robed bedrooms, including one with direct bathroom access. Extras like ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum and a remote garage with second car space added to the turnkey appeal, while the wraparound courtyard offered leafy privacy and an outdoor entertaining zone. The Buxton ACOM director said demand across Ashburton, Camberwell, Oakleigh and Mount Waverley had ramped up noticeably this winter. 'This is easily the strongest winter market we've seen since before Covid,' Mr Gigis said. 'Stock's still incredibly tight, especially in places like Glen Iris and Ashburton, and buyers are acting fast when the right home comes up.' Mr Gigis The fact 2 Charles St had no common land was a rare and highly prized feature. 'You can find units and villas in Glen Iris, but not many that are stand-alone like this one. That made a huge difference,' he said. Mr Gigis expects a spring surge to follow once the July lull clears, with rate relief and low listings creating a perfect storm for sellers. 'We're already seeing momentum build for September,' he said. There's definitely more confidence than there was last year, buyers and sellers alike are getting ready.' The sale was managed by Mr Gigis alongside Buxton Oakleigh's Emily Duvnjak.
