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Since Balaclava resident Luke Mason built a humble wishing well in his front yard in December 2014, it has grown to become somewhat of a community landmark.

The coins – $6721.85 worth so far – go to feed the homeless at nearby St Kilda's Sacred Heart Mission.

Mr Mason, the victim of a violent home invasion, built the spectacular three-tiered water feature as a way of a dealing with the post-traumatic stress syndrome he acquired from the attack.