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News.com.au
a day ago
- News.com.au
Heartbreaking tributes for Zoe Walker, 38, found dead in Upper Ferntree Gully home
Tributes are flowing for a woman whose body was found in her home in Melbourne's eastern suburbs on Sunday morning. The body of Zoe Walker, 38, was found by police in her Upper Ferntree Gully home shortly before 8am. A 46-year-old Upper Ferntree Gully man was arrested at the scene and is assisting police with inquiries. Police allege he was known to Ms Walker. No charges have been laid at this stage. Speaking to 7News, Ms Walker's dad Robert said his daughter was a 'pioneer' in her field, launching her own house painting business after earning a certificate III in General Construction (Painting and Decorating) from Swinburne University of Technology. 'Qualified since 2014 through apprenticeships Australia!' she wrote on social media in July. 'How times have changed.' Mr Walker said his daughter was 'full of life'. 'She struggled on in her trade, which is hard for women to be in,' he told the outlet. 'Every job, even the ones she wasn't familiar with, she had to prove herself, whereas other males didn't have to and she had to struggle, but she did it.' Locals described Ms Walker as a 'lovely lady', and were 'shocked' by her death. Police have established a crime scene in the residential street, which locals said was 'quiet'. 'I have never seen a police car,' a resident of over a decade said. 'Never heard any noise. 'I never heard the police cars arrive. It was only when I went out about 3.30pm or 4pm that I saw the police cars were there with the tape.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Horror after 'pioneering' house painter is found dead in her home in 'quiet' suburb - as her partner is arrested
A woman has been found dead inside her home, while her partner has been arrested, with neighbours left shocked by discovery in their quiet suburb. House painter Zoe Walker, 38, was found inside her home on Seaby Avenue at Upper Ferntree Gully, in Melbourne 's east, just before 8am on Sunday. Her partner Daniel Horanyi, 46, was arrested at the scene and will be interviewed by detectives. Ms Walker died nine years after she lost her younger brother Tyson in 2016. Her father Robert Walker described his daughter as 'full of life' and revealed that she ran a small business called Zoe's Painting. 'She was a pioneer in her field,' he told 7News. 'She struggled on in her trade, which is hard for women to be in. 'Every job, even the ones she wasn't familiar with, she had to prove herself, whereas other males didn't have too and she had to struggle, but she did it.' One local described the area as 'quiet' while another said they were 'shocked' by the news. 'I have never seen a police car. Never heard any noise,' he said. 'I never heard the police cars arrive. It was only when I went out about 3.30pm or 4pm that I saw the police cars were there with the tape.' Mr Walker said his daughter had been working hard every day to 'pay her mortgage'. In July, Ms Walker celebrated her graduation from Swinburne University of Technology, where she completed a Certificate III in General Construction (Painting and Decorating). 'Qualified since 2014 through apprenticeships,' she wrote. 'How times have changed!' Anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
AFL star's dad is allegedly assaulted in violent brawl at footy match
The father of Melbourne Demons star Bayley Fritsch was allegedly 'caught up in a brawl' at a local footy match this weekend, according to reports. Scott Fritsch, 57, was understood to have been watching his son Darcy play for Coldstream in the Eastern Football Netball League on Saturday against Upper Ferntree Gully. According to The Herald Sun, Mr Fritsch was allegedly assaulted on the touchline just before the final siren. Individuals close to the outlet stated that Scott, who also played in the Eastern Football League, 'was the intended target' of the alleged assault. The details of the incident still remain hazy. Victoria Police state that a man was arrested following the incident. 'Police arrested a man following an assault at a local football match in Upper Ferntree Gully on Saturday, 31 May,' a statement read. 'Investigators were told that spectators were involved in a scuffle at a sporting ground on Willow Road at about 4.45pm. 'A 57-year-old Coldstream man was treated at the scene for minor injuries. 'A 44-year-old Seville man was interviewed and is expected to be charged on summons for intentionally causing injury and unlawful assault.' The Fritsch family declined to issue comment to The Herald Sun. Highlights footage, posted by the Eastern Football Netball League on Vimeo, showed umpires and players reacting to the brawl, with a group of umpires conversing to what appeared to a Coldstream official after the game while pointing to a section of the crowd that was not in view. The officials were subsequently escorted off the footy pitch by two umpire escorts. Some members of both playing cohorts were seen motioning their team-mates to stay away from the melee. 'Ambulance Victoria responded to calls to an incident in Upper Ferntree Gully at around 5:00pm on 31 May,' a statement read. 'No emergency transport was provided.' Daily Mail Australia has contacted both clubs and the footy league for comment. Scott amassed 300 appearances for the footy club and has since been handed Life Membership by the Eastern Football Netball League. He notably captained the footy club to Coldstream's Division Four premiership win in 2001.
Perth Now
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
AFL star's father caught up in alleged incident at local game
The father of Melbourne star forward Bayley Fritsch has been involved in an alleged fight at a local football game on Saturday. Police have confirmed the incident in which Fritsch's father, Scott, required medical attention. Scott was watching his other son, Darcy Fritsch, play in the Division 3 game for Coldstream as they took on Upper Ferntree Gully in the Eastern Football League. Police said they expected a man to be charged. 'Police arrested a man following an assault at a local football match in Upper Ferntree Gully on Saturday, 31 May,' police said in a statement. 'Investigators were told that spectators were involved in a scuffle at a sporting ground on Willow Road about 4.45pm. Bayley Fritsch (left) with his mother and father, and Darcy (right). Credit: Facebook 'A 57-year-old Coldstream man was treated at the scene for minor injuries. 'A 44-year-old Seville man was interviewed and is expected to be charged on summons for intentionally cause injury and unlawful assault.' Darcy, who scored one of Coldstream's five goals, reportedly jumped the fence — from the playing field — when he saw his father was involved. The incident happened near the end of the game. Scott Fritsch is a 360-game legend for Coldstream. 7NEWS believes Scott took himself to hospital for further treatment after the incident. Paramedics have confirmed that they did not take anyone to hospital. 'Ambulance Victoria responded to calls to an incident in Upper Ferntree Gully at around 5:00pm on 31 May,' a statement read. 'No emergency transport was provided.' The EFNL also released a statement on Tuesday afternoon. 'The Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) is aware of an off-field incident that occurred during the senior match between Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club and the Coldstream Football Club on Saturday, 31st May.' the league said. 'The League was informed at the time and has since commenced a thorough investigation into the matter. 'We are working closely with both clubs, who have provided full cooperation throughout the process. In addition, Victoria Police are conducting their own investigation, and the EFNL is assisting where appropriate. 'As both investigations are ongoing, we are unable to provide further comment at this stage. The EFNL remains committed to the safety and integrity of our competitions and will provide an update when more information is available.'
