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) Picture suppliedAllawah and Carlton residents say they are fed up with constantly overflowing bins that are making the streets resemble a garbage tip they say the problem started after Georges River Council gave them "no warning" that bin collection days would change followed the council's processes and booked missed collections expecting their rubbish to be picked up the next day Residents say it's been one week since bins were collected Allawah resident Brett Thomas said the situation has become difficult to tolerate "Our streets have become disgusting," he said Residents met with labor councillor for Kogarah Bay Ward who was recently elected to represent the concerns of this community to the council "This fiasco is yet another example of the failures of privatising essential council services like garbage collection to private contractors instead of investing in reliable publicly managed waste collection," he said a spokesperson for Georges River Council said it extensively promoted the new bin collection day changes that commenced March 2 with information on its website about the coming changes since December 17 last year "This has included a new bin collection day website search She said residents were informed about the changes in several ways For residents whose bins belong to a multi-unit dwelling she said specific communication was undertaken by the council with strata managers to notify them of the bin collection day changes The spokesperson said this was communicated via email in January and February "Any multi-unit dwellings without contact details on file with the council (the minority) received letters in letterboxes (mailed and hand-delivered) on February 12 and 19," she said "Council communicated directly with strata managers/secretary as these site contacts coordinate the majority of waste services at a site on behalf of residents such as for the Bulky Waste Collection Service and the Wheel Out Wheel Back Service "For any issues regarding the Wheel Out Wheel Back Service a site contact can report the matter directly to the Waste Hotline on 1800 079 390 - this will ensure Veolia staff are redirected to the property to return bins to the confines of private property correctly available on council's website (search for units bins) The spokesperson said residents in single-unit dwellings were also notified in January and February via a letterbox drop and a sticker on the general waste bin confirming the new bin collection day St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering education, health and general community news. 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Read our Privacy Policy Police launch investigation as Chris Minns condemns ‘monstrous Nazi swastikas have been scrawled across a Sydney synagogue in another episode of antisemitism The attack on the Southern Sydney Synagogue in Allawah in NSW premier Chris Minns’ electorate of Kogarah with hate in their hearts” determined to divide the community “It’s a monstrous act,” Minns told reporters on Friday Anthony Albanese said the criminals responsible needed to be tracked down for this sort of criminal activity,” he said Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Police launched an investigation into the offensive graffiti which they believed occurred between 3.55am and 4.30am on Friday It followed other antisemitic attacks across Sydney in recent months, including Monday’s vandalism of a car in the city’s east In December, the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne was destroyed by arson in an attack condemned by Albanese and other leaders. Those responsible were still at large. Read moreAbout 100,000 Jewish people live in Australia with large congregations in Melbourne and Sydney’s eastern suburbs Minns underlined his local community’s love for the Southern Sydney Synagogue and said he had spoken with its president on Friday morning The president was appalled by the graffiti but understood it did not represent the community “The painting of a swastika on a Jewish building shows you everything you need to know about how appalling these particular individuals are and what their ultimate aim is,” Minns said Jewish leaders called for the swift arrest of those “defacing houses of worship with the symbol of genocide” NSW Jewish Board of Deputies president David Ossip said: “No Australian should have to wake up every morning filled with apprehension about whether or not there’s been another antisemitic hate crime overnight.” The board of deputies reiterated its call for hate speech and incitement to violence laws to be tightened to ensure such conduct was not normalised. A review sparked by similar calls in 2024 found several unintended consequences could flow from expanding incitement laws. Read moreThe nine-month review by former supreme court chief justice Tom Bathurst warned that using criminal law to curb public incitement of hatred or boost social cohesion could stifle free expression His review also suggested police leaned on more general laws That man is due in Hornsby court on 29 January A southern Sydney synagogue has been vandalised overnight with swastikas spray painted on the outside of the building The phase “Hitler on top” was also painted in red next to the entrance of the synagogue The perpetrators were filmed on CCTV wearing hoodies and masks Police officers discovered at the graffiti while on patrol at 4:30am with NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna warning the culprits that they will be caught “Those people wanting to do this sort of thing we say to you you will get prosecuted and you will be put before the courts.” It is a criminal offence to a criminal offence knowingly display a Nazi symbol in public without a reasonable excuse in NSW The crime is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or an $11,000 fine The incident comes days after a car was vandalised with the phrase “f*ck the Jews” in Sydney’s east The synagogue is located in Chris Minns’ electorate of Kogarah and the premier condemned the act as “monstrous.” “I think that the painting of a swastika on a Jewish building shows you everything you need to know about how appalling these particular individuals are and what their ultimate aim when it comes to members of the Jewish community,” he said “It’s around the corner from my house and I know that the people that I represent and the community that I live in completely repudiate that kind of horrifying vandalism that horrifying violence in our community.” President of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies David Ossip said that Australians should not become desensitised to these acts “It is not normal or acceptable that Australians are having to wake every morning filled with apprehension about whether or not there has been another anti-Semitic hate crime overnight,” he said President of the synagogue George Foster told the Daily Telegraph that he received a call from police in the early morning “It is deeply distressing but it’s almost inevitable given the background on the rise of anti-Semitism currently,” he said “My parents were holocaust survivors and this has echoes of Germany 1933 with people singling out Jewish shops religious institutions and homes by painting them with antisemitic signs It’s unbelievable this happening in Australia.” Chris Minns respond to ‘hate-filled’ anti-Semitic attack in SydneyEllen Ransley and Matt ShrivellThe Nightly3 Min Read10 Jan 2025Updated10 Jan 2025The PM has responded after another synagogue was attacked Credit: The NightlyThe Jewish community is reeling and calling for swift arrests after a horrific “hate-filled” graffiti attack on a Sydney synagogue where at least a dozen swastikas were painted on the walls Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns say those responsible for the latest anti-Semitic incident would face the full force of the law Two men in dark clothing and wearing masks were reportedly seen loitering around the Allaway Synagogue in the early hours of Friday morning before the attack was discovered Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Mr Minns denounced the vandalism as a “horrifying hate-filled attack by individuals who have hate in their heart and are determined to divide our communities” “The painting of a Swastika on a Jewish building shows how appalling these individuals are … it’s disgusting and disgraceful,” he said I know the people I represent and the community I live in completely repudiate that kind of horrifying vandalism “Having spoken to the president and the vice-president from the synagogue I know they’re appalled but they don’t believe this is representative of the communities’ acceptance and closeness to the Jewish community in southern Sydney Anti-semitic graffiti sprayed on the synagogue Credit: Supplied.Chair of the anti-defamation commission said the vandalism “should make every Australia’s blood boil” and sanctuary—with the ultimate emblem of genocide and evil is nothing short of an attack on the very heart of our nation It’s an assault on every value we hold dear and it screams that anti-Semitism is no longer hiding in the shadows—it’s out in the open are not just symbols—they are bullets aimed at the soul of the Jewish community “What kind of society are we becoming when Holocaust survivors who rebuilt their lives in this country now have to witness the symbols of their tormentors defacing their places of worship This isn’t just graffiti—it’s a gut-wrenching reminder that the same hatred that fuelled the extermination camps is still alive and kicking.” co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry said the community expects “swift arrests” to be made “And for those who deface houses of worship with the symbol of genocide to face the full force of the law As long as these people evade justice for trying to terrorise Australian citizens “We’re also calling on our fellow Australians particularly those in positions of influence across society to end the silence and publicly denounce this behaviour as repugnant to our national values and a threat to us all.” Mr Albanese said the incident was a crime and those responsible “should face the full force of the law” and he trusted NSW Police to find the vandals “That’s why my Government was the first to introduce legislation to make sure that crimes such as this are called out for what they are,” Mr Albanese said “They are hateful and have no place in Australia I’m sure the NSW Police will continue to take action Coalition home affairs spokesman James Paterson said the rate of anti-Semitic incidents had become “frighteningly common” “It is clear extremists are emboldened and do not fear the consequences of their behaviour,” he said “Only strong national leadership and robust law enforcement will fix this escalating crisis.” Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T By MAX AITCHISON, POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA A Synagogue in Sydney has been spray-painted with at least a dozen Swastikas in the latest anti-semitic attack to afflict the city The Southern Sydney Synagogue in the suburb of Allawah was the latest target of anti-semitic vandals who daubed a large red Swastika sign at the entrance to the place of worship alongside the words 'Hitler on top' Two men in dark clothing and wearing masks were reportedly seen loitering around the synagogue in the early hours of the morning President of the Jewish Board of Deputies David Ossip told Daily Mail Australia 'enough is enough' 'It isn’t normal or acceptable that Australians are having to wake up every morning filled with apprehension about whether or not there’s been another antisemitic hate crime overnight,' MR Ossip said 'This illegal behaviour is reprehensible and undermines the social harmony and cohesion which we all treasure 'We cannot allow ourselves to become desensitised to acts of Jew-hatred and allow illegal conduct such as this to become normalised 'The alleged offenders must be swiftly identified and prosecuted and receive penalties sufficient to ensure that such conduct is deterred and not normalised.'  The Southern Sydney Synagogue in the suburb of Allawah was the latest target of anti-semitic vandals who daubed a large red Swastika sign at the entrance to the place of worship alongside the words 'Hitler on top' (pictured)  said that he had received a call from police at 4.30am that they had driven by and seen the place of worship had been attacked 'Looking at the CCTV it seems there were two men in black hoodies and masks who were spraying the walls of the synagogue,' Mr Foster told The Daily Telegraph. Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-chief executive Alex Ryvchin called on the alleged offenders to 'face the full force of the law'.  'As long as these people evade justice for trying to terrorise Australian citizens, it will continue,' Mr Ryvchin added.  'We’re also calling on our fellow Australians, particularly those in positions of influence across society, to end the silence and publicly denounce this behaviour as repugnant to our national values and a threat to us all.' Dr Dvir Abramovich, Chair of the Anti-Defamation Commission, branded the alleged crime 'unforgivable outrage that should make every Australian’s blood boil'.  'To defile a synagogue—a place of worship, hope, and sanctuary—with the ultimate emblem of genocide and evil is nothing short of an attack on the very heart of our nation,' he said.  'It’s an assault on every value we hold dear and it screams that antisemitism is no longer hiding in the shadows—it’s out in the open this act is nothing less than an attempt to terrorise and dehumanise a desecration meant to spread fear and intimidation.' 'What kind of society are we becoming when Holocaust survivors who rebuilt their lives in this country now have to witness the symbols of their tormentors defacing their places of worship 'This isn’t just graffiti—it’s a gut-wrenching reminder that the same hatred that fuelled the extermination camps is still alive and kicking 'And make no mistake: this isn’t just a Jewish issue Because an attack on one community is an attack on all of us.' The Australian Jewish Association said that 'social cohesion has been destroyed' we wake up to news of a new antisemitic attack,' the organisation posted on X 'Australia has changed significantly under the Albanese Government.' A spokesperson for NSW Police said that officers were 'investigating after offensive graffiti was spray painted on a synagogue in Sydney’s south west' 'The incident is believed to have occurred between 3.55am and 4.30am today (Friday 10 January 2025) on Railway Parade Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 The comments below have not been moderated By posting your comment you agree to our house rules Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. 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The Allawah Dancing Group is one of many community groups who have used the park which is a rare piece of open space in the heart of Hurstville Since parts of Kempt Field were closed to the public in December 2022 for remediation after it started to subside the 60 members of the dancing group have continued to meet regularly to exercise in the car park adjacent to the park The 3.173 hectare Kempt Field site is on the eastern edge of the Hurstville city centre It was previously a brickworks and was filled to become a reserve around 1977 It is NSW Government-owned and has been under the care control and management of Council for more than 40 years The park is currently undergoing an $11.8million restoration by the NSW Government with works expected to take about 15 months While the Allawah Dancing Group welcomes the progress they hope there will be space for their activities in its future design "Our dance team is spontaneously formed by nearby residents and has been active in the park for over ten years and it has become an indispensable part of our daily lives," she said "After the area was closed in December 2022 She came on-site many times and actively urged the State government to resolve the issue as soon as possible and kept us updated on the progress "After nearly two years of tireless effort we finally see positive results and we sincerely thank Councillor Liu for her hard work and dedication we are more concerned about its further development We hope this space will meet the needs of different groups and become a public area that everyone can use." Deputy Mayor Liu has called on the State Government authority to provide the following details of the Kempt Field Park site including: (i) the Action Plan of the Remediation Project; the Landscape Plan to increase future community amenity of the site Cr Liu said green open space is urgently needed in the Hurstville CBD In 2022 she called for a council report on land under the control of the state government including the extensive land holdings of Transport for NSW along Forest Road that could be converted to a linear park "The council and the NSW government authority must work together to achieve the best outcome of Kempt Field," Cr Lui said A Georges River Council spokesperson said that a current Plan of Management and Master Plan endorsed by the Department of Planning and Environment in April 2018 "However the current remediation project and subsequent Long Term Environmental Management Plan will determine the relevance of these documents," the council spokesperson said "Council continues to work with the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure to understand the future use and management of the site." A spokesperson for the Office of Strategic Lands in the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) said Kempt Field is classified as "community land" under the Local Government Act 1993 and must be used and managed in accordance with the Plan of Management "The NSW Government expects Kempt Field to continue to be freely available to the community as a recreational area," the spokesperson said "The existing Plan of Management for Kempt Field was prepared and adopted by Georges River Council in 2017 Council will be responsible for determining the future recreational uses of Kempt Field and whether the existing Plan of Management is fit for purpose is required to provide consent to any amendment or variation to the existing Plan of Management prepared by Council." Covering Georges River Council, Bayside Council and general news. For news tips contact me at jgainsford@theleader.com.au We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy. 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Read our Privacy notice Nazi swastikas were spray-painted on a synagogue in southern Sydney, sparking outrage from Australia’s Jewish community The Southern Sydney Synagogue in Allawah was daubed in anti-Jewish graffiti on Friday in an incident that political leaders labelled horrific and hate-filled New South Wales premier Chris Minns condemned the attack as hateful and divisive while prime minister Anthony Albanese urged for strict legal action emphasising the importance of inclusivity in Australia’s multicultural society “It’s disgusting and disgraceful,” Mr Minns said He said there were people “out there that are determined to rip into our community and they should be ashamed of the actions that they’ve taken this morning” Mr Albanese said such crimes should be “called out for what they are” “They are hateful and have no place in Australia,” he said “Australians should respect each other and overwhelmingly do we need to be inclusive and cohesive and that’s what my government is determined to support.” In a separate incident on Monday, a car in Queens Park, home to some members of Sydney’s Jewish community, was defaced with antisemitic words. David Ossip, head of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, said: “No Australian should have to wake up every morning filled with apprehension about whether or not there’s been another anti-Semitic hate crime overnight.” In early December, antisemitic slogans were scrawled on buildings and footpaths in Woollahra and an advertising board in Sefton, a western Sydney suburb, was defaced. Alex Ryvchin, co-chief of the executive council of Australian Jewry, wrote on X: “As long as these people evade justice for trying to terrorise Australian citizens, it will continue.” “We’re also calling on our fellow Australians, particularly those in positions of influence across society, to end the silence and publicly denounce this behaviour as repugnant to our national values and a threat to us all.” Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Located in SE Queensland’s blue chip Scenic Rim ‘Allawah’ is a substantial parcel of highly sought after grazing country Currently owned and operated by neighbouring Element Hill Stud as an overflow for dry mares, yearlings and cattle Offering sweeping valley views and outstanding main homestead sites all underpinned by incredible water security and fertile scrub country 458.975 Acres / 185.82 Ha on two titles – rich alluvial flats gently rising to fertile undulating scrub country  *70 acres irrigated lucerne/cropping. Exceptional water quality security and quantity with frontage and pumping rights to Running Creek 2 bores and substantial tank water storage  Underground irrigation mains to approximately 30% property. Original timber homestead & 2 x 2-bedroom modern staff accommodation lodges  60m x 10m Barn/machinery shed with 10 oversized steel framed rubber wall horse boxes and vet crush. Enclosed Hay shed 30m x 25m. Steel holding yards + Steel cattle yards & crush. Gravel pit and hard stand roads throughout.  80 minutes to Gold Coast and Brisbane CBD + 5 minutes from Rathdowney Pub and QLD’s best works burger at the charming Rathdowney Store For further information or to arrange a private viewing, please make contact. Inspection by appointment.Clint Donovan: 0421 944 985 | [email protected]David Chester: 0410 683 466 | [email protected] Disclaimer – We have in preparing this information used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained herein is true and accurate we accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors purchasers & tenants should conduct their own due diligence in order to verify the information contained herein The Mount Crosby Weir Bridge will be closed to all traffic from 16 February 2024 as final works commence to connect the Mount Crosby New Vehicle Bridge to Allawah Road West and East This closure marks the start of the final phase of the new vehicle bridge construction and  includes earthworks and asphalting the new bridge tie-ins with Allawah Road East and West and installing new streetlights and signage The works are expected to take around six weeks and the new two-lane vehicle bridge will open to traffic The weir bridge will remain closed for repair and maintenance works and open to pedestrians and bike riders at a later date The alternate route during this closure is via Colleges Crossing on Mount Crosby Road The project team is aware that during low-level flooding at Colleges Crossing the Mount Crosby Weir Bridge becomes an access point for the community If there is a wet weather event or an emergency during the closure period and Colleges Crossing becomes unavailable the weir bridge can reopen to traffic at short notice.  This work may need to be paused and/or rescheduled in the event of bad weather Every effort will be made to minimise impacts on the local community and environment while this work is undertaken Seqwater and BMD Constructions thank the community in advance for your patience and understanding while these works are carried out.   please contact a member of our media team by phone or email: This overlay provides a list of useful emergency phone numbers Do you need assistance from your local SES members Have you lost water supply to your home are there taste and odor issues with your drinking water Are there roads flooded, or localised flooding in your area Picture by Jim Gainsford.The NSW Government has announced the extension of a one-off grant of $340,000 from the Premier's Discretionary Fund to the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies to contribute towards enhanced temporary security measures for the NSW Jewish Community Police have also released CCTV vision of the person alleged to have graffitied the Southern Sydney Synagogue at Allawah last Friday CCTV footage shows two men in black hoodies and masks fleeing the scene the synagogue on the corner of Railway Parade and Nobel Street after it was graffitied with antisemitic slogans and swastikas antisemitic graffiti that was located on a home in Sydney's east and on a synagogue in Newtown on Saturday "We encourage any witnesses to come forward to NSW police through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through Triple Zero (000)," NSW Premier Chris Minns said "Our message is clear - these acts designed to intimidate and divide will not work," he said "These people are determined to divide our community in two We will always call out these acts for what they are - monstrous and appalling "The NSW government will continue to strengthen the laws protecting people's right to worship safely as well as ensuring NSW Police have the resources they need to catch the people who commit these bastardly acts we'll be introducing legislation that protects religious institutions and places of worship to prevent attempts to intimidate or stop religious people from practicing their faith," he said president of the Southern Sydney Synagogue and president of the Australian Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and their Descendants was alerted by police around 3am on January 10 after they discovered the vandalism during their regular patrol CCTV footage shows two men in black hoodies and masks fleeing the scene The synagogue on the corner of Railway Parade and Nobel Street is in the electorate of NSW Premier Chris Minns who also visited the site this morning Dr Foster said he felt shock and distress when he saw the graffiti "Being the child of holocaust survivors it brought back images going back to 1933 when Jewish businesses and Jewish institutions were graffitied," Dr Foster said "We were firebombed in 1991 and there was some graffiti in 2002 however that was not to the extent of this graffiti "Since 1991 I have had to pray in a building with bars on the windows and CCTV and this is in Australia." Dr Foster said his community would be increasingly anxious I am certain it will not affect our day-to-day activities We shall continue with our services," he said Asked whether he had a message for the perpetrators of the attack "Because of the sort of people who do this I feel fairly certain they won't listen to any message that I've got The important message is that this is what racism can lead to This is the sort of thing that happens if you let racism and antisemitism go unchecked "Our aim is that they are not going to beat us NSW Premier Chris Minns described the attack as a monstrous act "It's a horrifying and hate-filled attack by individuals that have got hate in their hearts that are determined to divide our community in two," Mr Minns said "I think that the painting of a swastika on a Jewish building shows you everything you need to know about how appalling these particular individuals are and what their ultimate aim is when it comes to members of the Jewish community It's around the corner from my house and I know that there are people who I represent and the community that I live in completely repudiate that kind of horrifying vandalism," he said Oatley MP and Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said he was utterly disgusted to learn that the Southern Sydney Synagogue has been defaced in a disgusting anti-Semitic attack "This vile act of antisemitism is an attack not only on our local Jewish community but on the values of respect and unity that we as a society stand for," Mr Coure said "I call on the authorities to act swiftly to investigate this crime and ensure that the individuals responsible are brought to justice and we must show solidarity with our Jewish neighbours to ensure they feel safe and supported "Let this serve as a reminder that we all have a role to play in stamping out all forms of racism and bigotry and this attack is yet another direct assault on our Jewish community and what we stand for as a nation This isn't just vandalism - it's an attack designed to instil fear and terror "Every effort must be made by police to catch the criminals responsible and to stop the attacks and by the justice system to impose harsh penalties on the perpetrators." The park will be closed to the public from Monday The field is being remediated following the the discovery of subsidence and contamination issues is undergoing an extensive $11.8 million remediation led by the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure to ensure it is safe for future public use The project is expected to take up to 15 months dozens of surrounding residents who regularly visit the park gathered for a farewell party with their pet dogs expressing their love for the park and their hopes for the success of the remediation project Residents took the opportunity to discuss aspects of the project and their concerns for the future with Georges River Council candidate Ben Wang as they now face difficulties walking their dogs," Mr Wang said "The other parks for dogs are too far away and too small," a resident said "I may have to walk my dog on the street," said another Mr Wang says most residents remain optimistic to see the start of remediation work after years of uncertainty One of the organisers of the gathering and a resident who lives in the apartment block next to the park says residents are keen to provide feedback about the project Their concerns include if the project will be completed on time and within budget and they suggested improvements to include a dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs enhanced lighting near the railway line for greater safety repair of the walking track at Roberts Lane and facilities for young people including a half-court basketball area and soccer fields with small posts "Residents want more green space," Mr Wang said they want to be actively involved and kept informed during the planning process they have a unique understanding of its needs and potential." Mr Wang said he reassured residents that a Plan of Management for Kempt Field was established in 2018 but given the scope of the remediation works he acknowledged that some aspects of the plan may need revision He said he would share the 2018 document with residents for their reference and to collect their feedback Regular updates on Kempt Field are available on the council's website. Rotary Brisbane Water has delivered $500 worth of food to Allawah House which houses older women at risk of homelessness provides transitional housing for women over the age of 55 It is run through a partnership between Pacific Link Housing and Women’s Community Shelters on land provided by BEA Projects Allawah House is one of the community projects supported by Rotary Brisbane Water The club’s Community Services Director Jennifer Brown and member Vicki Spain recently delivered the food along with clothing to Allawah’s Project Worker Adele Graham “This was enthusiastically received by the resident ladies who joined us for morning tea,” Brown said I travel on the new trains daily from Woy Woy to Central and vice versa I love the new trains apart from (the fact) they are absolutely freezing Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club in Springwood St have both submitted revised plans to Central Coast Council for significant improvements… Humpty Dumpty Foundation has sprung into action to help Central Coast Local Health District provide seven breast pumps for its midwifery and Aboriginal health services Pub tycoon Justin Hemmes is diversifying his hotel empire and has bought one of Sydney’s biggest gaming pubs The billionaire has bought high-profile pubs across the city and more activity is expected as the Beach Hotel in NSW’s Byron Bay is on the block for more $100 million and a pub fund run by business figures Geoff Dixon John Singleton and Mark Carnegie is selling Balmain’s Unity Hall The Allawah pub was offloaded by the White family’s private real estate investment firm that has a long record in the sector and has also been buying Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates whose overall Merivale empire includes about 70 hotels and the Newport Hotel on the northern beaches Merivale is estimated to be worth more than $1 billion and larger plays are planned The pub mogul last year bought a large Sydney CBD site adjoining the Ivy party palace for a multistorey development valued at more than $1.5 billion Merivale confirmed it has purchased the hotel in Sydney’s southwest saying it joined the recently acquired The 3 Weeds in the company’s continued program of expansion Merivale says it will receive the keys to the Railway Parade property in November The company has about 46 properties that house about 90 brands in total Pub baron Justin Hemmes’s Merivale has bought the Allawah Hotel The Allawah deal was brokered by HTL Property’s Andrew Jolliffe and Daniel Dragicevich Established players are picking up properties that spin off returns of about 8% and banks are lending aggressively A separate partnership between the White family/JDA Hotels also sold the Tennyson Hotel in Mascot to Merivale in one of Sydney’s highest-priced auctions for just over $37 million in 2016 Although the Allawah property is regarded as Merivale’s second gaming-oriented pub the group owns more than 200 poker machines well behind public companies such as the Woolworths-backed ALH Group and the listed Redcape but now making Merivale a large owner alongside the Laundy and Meers families Gaming pubs provide steady income and their operations are resilient against slowdowns in consumer spending Merivale has already repositioned the Mascot pub lifting the business from 91st in NSW when it was purchased to 39th position The sale also continues a run of deal-making by the White company that is quietly run by family scion Dan White but is not as well known as the Ray White agency that is the country’s largest residential real estate network The Allawah Hotel was originally purchased in 2007 by the Feros family’s JDA Hotels arm and it was then sold down two years ago when the Feroses took in White & Partners into the hotel at a price of $28m The pair have already lifted its performance and consolidated its gaming growth and won approval for a redevelopment Hemmes has been on the buying trail and last month bought the 3 Weeds pub in Ro­zelle and has plans to open a new Totti’s Italian restaurant in part of the property This article originally appeared on www.theaustralian.com.au/property. 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. Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates This article originally appeared on www.theaustralian.com.au/property A disused aged care facility at East Gosford has been transformed into a 14-room transitional housing facility for displaced older women under an innovative partnership between the NSW Government Pacific Link Housing (PLH) and Women’s Community Shelters (WCS) purchased in 2021 by local developer BEA Projects has been made available to PLH and WCS via local social enterprise real estate agency Key2 Realty for the purpose of providing affordable housing to older women at risk of homelessness Minister for Women’s Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence said the vacant site had been given a new lease of life this site has been transformed into a new facility that will provide wrap-around support for women aged 55 and older who are escaping domestic and family violence or who are at risk of homelessness,” Ward said said the facility will provide transitional accommodation for women for up to 36 months while more permanent housing was being secured for the occupants “This initiative is a great example of how unused private buildings can be put to good use to benefit vulnerable people at risk of homelessness and provide DFV escapees with a safe place to heal as they begin to rebuild their lives,” Maclaren-Jones said The NSW Government provided $300,000 to develop the facility as part of the Domestic and Family Violence National Partnership Agreement 2021-23 Spearheaded by the Sydney based Women’s Community Shelters (WCS) the partnership agreement allows for the premises to be used as a women’s shelter for up to three years said there is a high number of older women experiencing homelessness and at risk of homelessness in NSW “Affordable and stable housing is important to help women re-establish their lives post violence “Through this partnership additional housing is being supplied “WCS will also provide residents with case management support and coordinate community engagement and wellbeing activities as well on-site support services.” said his organisation was proud to partner with like-minded organisations willing to take an innovative approach to support women escaping domestic and family violence the first group of new tenants are readying to move in,” he said “Each tenant will receive a refurbished studio apartment and the site has also been fitted out with communal lounges Lynch said the last Census revealed that the number of older women experiencing homelessness increased by 31 per cent between 2011 and 2016 “According to Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) those captured in Census and Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) data represent the tip of the iceberg with an estimated 110,000 women over 45 years of age at risk of homelessness in NSW alone,” he said “These figures demonstrate the critical need for greater investment in social and affordable housing and targeted approaches to support older women “Allawah House is an example of ‘meanwhile use’; an innovative housing model that utilises vacant property that may be earmarked for future redevelopment for the purpose of providing a social benefit.” WCS will provide residents with case management support and coordinate community engagement and wellbeing activities while PLH will take responsibility for property and tenancy management PLH will also provide assistance to identify long term affordable housing pathways for Allawah House residents coming out of the transitional housing arrangement throughout the program A tradesman is in a critical condition in hospital after his cherry picker toppled sending him plunging four storeys onto a concrete driveway Emergency crews were called to the unit block at Allawah in Sydney's south at about 12.30pm on Sunday after witnesses heard the metal basket crash into the pavement NSW Ambulance acting Inspector Andrew Bibby said the man was painting eves on the building's roof when the cherry picker became unstable causing him to lean. 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} the Allawah Hotel in the city’s south west has been snapped up by a private equity group believed to be White & Partners in a deal worth about $30 million The pub was sold by parties associated with JDA Hotels which has kept an ownership stake and will continue to run it under a management agreement Records show the pub sits on a 1274-square-metre corner site adjacent Allawah station The sale is just the latest bullish hotel deal in Sydney as the sector enjoys a boom Ray White Group Asia Pacific director of hotels Andrew Jolliffe said managing the sale required a different approach “This is…a very strong A-grade gaming hotel sale,” he said in a statement Mr Joliffe said he was confident the pub sector would continue to boom The sale of the Allawah marked the 25th A-grade freehold hotel sold in Sydney in the past 18 months founder John Feros said that the private equity style deal structure was something his group had done in the past and would likely look to participate in again “We had owned the Allawah Hotel for over a decade and decided the time was right to recalibrate the capital stack,” Mr Feros said in a statement “Whilst not a traditional exit event for the hotel space we were confident we could find a deal structure that works” The pub sits on a 1,274 square metre corner site adjacent Allawah Train Station The multi-storey Allawah Hotel is ranked 140 in the state’s latest top-200 gaming rankings The off-market sale follows a string of high-profile hotels sold including six hotels in six months from Australian Pub Fund Also this year the combined sale of Hunters Hill and Tiger Bar pubs netted Iris Capital and Gallagher Hotel Management $65 million and in June hotelier Simon Tilley bought the Greenwood pub lease for more than $10 million Sydney commercial real estate Melbourne commercial real estate Brisbane commercial real estate 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children's show is one of three hosts of 'Know It Alls,' which sees one clever kid and one adult comedian venture on a fact-finding mission they search for the right clues and compete in a quiz to declare who will be the 'know it all' Screen lesson: The show sees Marianne (left) pair up with a comedian on a fun and factual adventure science and visual arts and is related to the Australian curriculum viewers learn about energy experiments inside Canberra science centre Questacon Curriculum experts from the NSW Department of Education vetted each script before filming to ensure all the facts were correct and that they were appropriate for the young audience I talk the kid and the comedian through two facts and then host a quiz at the end," Marianne said She said bouncing off the comedian's jokes from the quiz master's podium was lots of fun "My friends were a bit annoyed I was away from school Kids who watch the show will definitely learn new things because of how engaging and fun it is They'll get a laugh out of an entertaining show where they get to learn new facts," she said increasing the hall’s accessibility and improving amenities The renovations were made possible by the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program Georges River Council matched the investment dollar-for-dollar resulting in an additional $5,000 for the works Georges River Council Mayor Kevin Greene said that the upgrades are part of Council’s plans to improve access and inclusion in the local area The upgrades of the PJ Ferry Reserve Hall include revamped ramp access and accessible bathroom facilities “The works will take us closer to the Access and Inclusion goals outlined in Council’s four-year Disability Inclusion Action Plan,” Cr Greene sai.d “This includes enabling people with a disability to have greater access to Council facilities events and activities to create a truly livable community has also welcomed the completion of these upgrades noting the benefit many in the local community will gain from the hall’s improved accessibility “The PJ Ferry Hall is a very important community asset,” Mr Coleman said “I am pleased that we have been able to secure Federal funding to support this project which will benefit many local groups “Upgrading the hall’s amenities will not only allow current community groups to maximise their use of the space but also provide a place for new groups to consider utilising,” Mr Coleman said for our community to gather in is very important They allow for better community engagement and provide a place for residents to connect with other residents.” The refurbishment also featured improved kitchen amenities including the supply and installation of a ZIP Autoboil tap with digital temperature display A 50 litre under bench hot water heater and general waste and recycling bins were also supplied The Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program provides funding for newly amalgamated Councils to deliver projects Council has been allocated $1 million for the improvement of infrastructure and services within the local government area taking advantage of federal government's public asset sale bonus payments All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueChief Minister Andrew Barr will announce on Saturday the release of the 25,630 square metre Braddon site which is expected to house about 515 new homes in buildings ranging from three to 12 storeys The sale will also make way for a potential commercial space of about 4100sqm Photo: Elesa KurtzA restricted auction for the land Demolition of the dilapidated Currong buildings had been expected to begin in August or September this year but substantial works were delayed and demolition of the eight-storey former student housing is currently under way The buildings - considered to be Canberra's first medium and high density public housing were designed for share houses and for married couples by principal architect Richard Ure for the Department of Works The development saw significant numbers of public servants move from communal hostels to private dwellings for the first time Despite foundation rents of £4 and 7 shillings per week the buildings quickly attracted long waiting lists eight-story blocks and included 184 one bedroom and 28 two bedroom flats Currong stood as Canberra's tallest buildings until the 1970s and were considered luxurious with small kitchens and bathrooms Currong was decommissioned and unsuccessfully offered for sale in 2008 Housing tenants will be moved from the Allawah Court buildings in 2016 and 2017 The government expects planning approval for new developments to be completed during this time Mr Barr said current tenants of Allawah Court will be relocated as part of the government's renewal of a series of identified public housing sites around Canberra They will be assigned new homes as part of the program The government is also preparing for the demolition of 1960s public housing buildings in the Northbourne Avenue precinct at Dickson and Lyneham with the proceeds and 15 per cent asset sale bonus payment going towards the city-to-Gungahlin tramline The territory will receive about $60 million in payments under a deal signed in February including for the sale of outdated government office buildings and the ACTTAB betting agency "One of the key priorities of my government has been urban renewal ensuring to make sure we grow into our potential as a city while still maintaining everything that is great about the Canberra of old," Mr Barr said "The sale of the site marks the beginning of one of the city's biggest urban renewal projects the revitalisation of the Northbourne corridor." 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the current status of the NSW Government-owned Kempt Field site specifically in relation to the removal of the eco-unfriendly bitumen area between the park and the Landmark tower Beyond in Durham Street Hurstville on the northern end of the site Cr Wang also asked council about the beautification of the park with trees and vegetation conducive to local ecology and installation of a much narrower more eco-friendly pedestrian pathway linking the tower with the park He was told that council officers continue to meet with and provide support to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) who are the landowners of the Kempt Field site DPE engaged a consultant to develop a business case to support the budget and funding submission to NSW Treasury for the remediation of Kempt Field DPE are also currently in the process of developing a Remediation Action Plan to address ground gas emissions contaminated land and subsidence issues that have been identified across the site The Remediation Action Plan will determine the long-term management of the site its usability by the community Georges River Council has also been developing an Asbestos Management Plan for the Kempt Field site which was due to be finalised in December 2023 The council will continue to work closely with DPE and provide advice into any future embellishments including tree planting and vegetation and more sustainable path network infrastructure as part of the process of developing the Remediation Action Plan A visit to Kempt Field by councillors Wang and Peter Mahoney helped shine a spotlight on the demise of this important piece of green space Local active Bushcare volunteer and Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society (OFF) member Susan Ghosn who has been lobbying Council to plant more natives to beautify Hurstville invited the councillors and OFF committee members Matt Allison and Adrian Polhill to an on-site meeting "Trees which had been recently planted were in dire straits a whole section of continuous tree canopy had been erased and replaced with a large pad of bitumen," Cr Wang said "This once shady area is now a heat sink and an ugly addition to the park," he said Cr Wang said hopefully the council and OFF members can nurture the neglected space back to a beautiful forest which gave Forest Road its name Turpentine and Ironbark trees and other species associated with the rare and ecologically endangered vegetation community of which only 0.5 per cent remains in the Sydney Basin along with other lush native vegetation will once again grace this part of Hurstville," he said The Feros family purchased the pub in 2007, operating it for most of a decade before selling down their stake to White & Partners in 2017 for circa $30 million The Allawah is the second high-ranking pub into the ether in as many months, following Arthur Laundy’s purchase of Drummoyne’s Oxford Hotel A product of The Information CollectiveACN All Rights Reserved © 2025 | Privacy Policy John Feros’ JDA Hotels and associates have executed a sale and management deal on top gaming pub the Allawah Hotel for around $30 million Located on 1,274sqm on a corner of Railway Parade beside the refurbished Allawah train station the Hotel is ranked #140 on the Liquor & Gaming list of NSW venues JDA Hotels and associates acquired the Hotel in 2007 they have divested to a ‘special purpose vehicle’ of private equity assembled and backed by White & Partners the vendors have retained an ownership percentage and negotiated a management agreement to continue operation in a deal brokered by Ray White Hotels’ director Andrew Jolliffe “This is uncontroversially a very strong A-Grade gaming hotel sale and consequently is indicative of a transaction that required a different approach than that typically deployed,” advised Jolliffe Following principles of equity management in a top-dollar market Feros retains ‘skin in the game’ at the Allawah and will enjoy the capital benefits of good operation and says he looks forward to “value accretion” working with the new investors “We had owned the Allawah Hotel for over a decade and decided the time was right to recalibrate the capital stack,” reports the JDA CEO we were confident we could find a deal structure that works and hence engaged with Andrew to deliver an outcome.” The off-market sale process through Ray White was intended to garner responses from specific parties, involving transfer of a major asset, repositioning with JDA and specifics of a management agreement. In this respect it contrasted significantly to JDA’s very public auction of the Tennyson last December, bought for $37m by Justin Hemmes “Whilst on-market campaigns are still hugely popular and very often the perfect prescription for maximising an asset’s exit event some properties and their respective clients are best served by a wholly off-market process,” furthered Jolliffe The $30m sale of the Allawah is also an example of the market for A-Grade hotels which typically reside on prime commercial sites in the heart of growth regions close to major transport and infrastructure Jolliffe suggests this “underwritten value fundamental” in relevant properties bodes continued strength of the asset class particularly in an era of historically low cost of funding It was acquired in 2007 by JDA Hotels, but two years ago Feros sold down his share to White & Partners for around $28 million The Allawah represents Merivale’s second strong gaming pub acquisition, after its $37 million purchase of the Top100-ranked Tennyson in 2016 and will be the sixth pub freehold purchased through HTL.