This limited collection of eleven luxury residences at Castle Cove's Amaroo Ridge Estate features EC Carpets' Expanse Willow collection which complements the refined aesthetic created throughout the development 04 May 2025 • 2m read • View Author Amaroo Ridge Estate is a prestigious residential enclave commanding prime position atop Castle Cove with spectacular panoramic vistas across the surrounding landscape. This exclusive hilltop development by LaPropertyCo has partnered with leading flooring specialist EC Carpets to enhance their luxury residential offering. This limited collection of eleven luxury residences combines thoughtfully designed two- and three-bedroom apartments with substantial houses, each configured to optimise natural illumination and spatial flow throughout the generous living areas. The development's commitment to superior quality extends throughout each residence, featuring chef-inspired kitchens equipped with Miele appliances, premium Caesarstone benchtops, and sophisticated Parisi tapware. In a significant enhancement to the project's luxury credentials, the developer has collaborated with EC Carpets to furnish the residences with their acclaimed Expanse Willow collection. "Our partnership with EC Carpets represents our dedication to working with Australia's finest suppliers," noted a LaPropertyCo representative. "Their Expanse Willow product perfectly complements the refined aesthetic we've created throughout Amaroo Ridge Estate." The recently completed flooring installation has already garnered positive feedback, with one new resident commenting: "Carpet is all done and it looks great!" Positioned in the much sought-after Castle Cove neighbourhood of Sydney, Amaroo Ridge Estate offers discerning buyers a rare opportunity to secure a premium residence in one of Sydney's most coveted locations. Using DecoBatten®’s latest profile on The Seaside Sanctuary Solid Nordic softwood in interior design: Sustainable solutions for joinery, flooring and wall panelling Construction of resort-style clubhouse begins at AVID’s over 50s lifestyle precinct in Fraser Coast Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. follow the instructions for your browser below Home / Travel WA Nestled in the tranquil Perth Hills sits Amaroo Retreat and Spa an award-winning and luxurious getaway that is the only five-star adults-only chalets await those in search of relaxation and rejuvenation beneath the towering gum trees and amongst the gentle eucalyptus-scented breeze of the serene Australian bushland A mere 45-minute drive from the Perth CBD yet worlds away Amaroo is ideal for a mid-week getaway or for those looking to indulge without the trouble of venturing down south and exclusivity along with a diverse range of offerings to craft an exceptional getaway for guests Indulge in the ultimate retreat. Book your luxury escape now The only retreat of its kind in Western Australia Amaroo Retreat and Spa offers a one-of-a-kind blend of serenity and exclusivity private chalet sits surrounded by the untouched landscape step through the front door to find the highest quality linens and an outdoor spa bath awaiting you.  and spirit at the day spa with a soothing massage or whatever treatment it may be that you desire Amaroo’s semi-fine dining restaurant and bar where the eggplant pappardelle and pistachio and olive oil cake are two menu standouts The curated wine list includes a McLaren Vale Shiraz a selection of some of France’s favourite champagnes.  Designed for ultimate relaxation and with nature in mind Amaroo Retreat and Spa offers guests the chance to elevate their stay with a selection of signature experiences designed to enrich their escape the team at Amaroo focuses on flexibility and personalised services ensuring your staycation is exactly what you desire dine beneath the glistening stars of the night sky at a candlelit dinner that features a six-course degustation dining experience opt for a luxurious and intimate picnic in a private bushland setting or in a secluded location by the pool self-love is just as highly regarded as the romantic kind Wellness Day Retreats are another signature experience offered by Amaroo featuring full-body detox rituals and sound healing You’ll also find women’s wellness retreats on offer These are overnight all-inclusive retreats that feature sound healing and education on perimenopause and menopause creating a supportive environment for women of all journeys to reconnect and recharge Reconnect with yourself and nature in pure luxury, explore Amaroo’s wellness packages Amaroo Retreat and Spa seamlessly integrates sustainable practices with the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding Australian bushland The retreat offers a sanctuary where guests can immerse themselves in nature while enjoying eco-friendly amenities that minimise their environmental impact From water-saving systems to the use of organic every aspect of the retreat is thoughtfully designed to promote a conscious connection to nature The surrounding wilderness enhances the experience and allows guests to truly unwind and rejuvenate leaving them with a renewed sense of harmony and balance With exclusive experiences and gift vouchers available, Amaro Retreat and Spa is an ideal gift option for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or Mother’s Day. Gift your loved one an Amaroo getaway Find out more and book your luxury escape now The Golden Escape is all about escaping for the night to the peaceful serenity of nature with a midweek retreat crafted for pure relaxation Spoil yourself with a gourmet three-course dinner and soothing couples massage all while experiencing this luxurious accommodation in the heart of the bushland Embrace Fireside Romance with your special someone with this exclusive midweek getaway Enjoy a luxurious two-night stay featuring champagne and chocolates The couple’s Autumn Glow midweek special allows you to experience one of Amaroo’s signature Spa experiences The offer includes a 90-minute full-body spa ritual seasonal high tea and access to the relaxation lounge so you can check out of reality and into rejuvenation Available for stays from Monday – Thursday, March 1 – May 31 2025. Book your stay at Perth’s only 5-star, all-inclusive retreat. 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This is probably not the page you’re looking for Amaroo has been described as “a stunning new build family home in Brisbane's inner west suburb of Bardon.” But it's much more than that sloping block in a leafy river city suburb where the design provides for the ultimate sub-tropical living that maximises vast open connection to highly considered private outdoor spaces family haven that is both hidden from the world and highly connected to the outside.” “wanted to create a resort feel that was light and open with the balance of still being warm textural and homely - an escape from the city.” while the challenge was to accommodate a family home on a steeply sloping block This ‘challenge’ at the same time became one of the fundamental drivers of the brief and was certainly a factor in the arrangement of the spatial arrangements of the house and its components “was to create an elevated "L" shaped plan to provide a protected courtyard arrangement that would maximise views and allow seamless interaction to outdoor spaces.” overhanging a more open ground floor plane to provide the cantilevered edge; which gives privacy weather and heat protection and a sense of lightness to the floating facade,” says the firm Amaroo has also provdied a taste to what can be done with the ever-shrinking Aussie backyard Reece "Sussex" tap ware Eco Outdoor "Crakenback" Stone Terrazzo flooring from Skheme tiles Timber joinery AMAROO Retreat & Spa has donated $10,000 to the Mount Helena Volunteer Bushfire Brigade to directly aid the dedicated volunteers who bravely protect lives said they were committed to supporting the local community “Our region is no stranger to the risks of bushfires and we are continually inspired by the selflessness and dedication of the Mount Helena Volunteer Bushfire Brigade,” they said “Supporting their efforts aligns with our ethos of community care and giving back to those who work tirelessly to protect us all you enable us to continue to support our wonderful hills community.” This contribution from Amaroo Retreat & Spa reflects the business’s values as a corporate citizen and its commitment to nurturing a strong seeing it as an essential part of the retreat’s mission to not only serve as a sanctuary for relaxation but also as a vital contributor to the wellbeing of its neighbours the total distributed to the community is more than $30,000 The donation will be put towards recognising the dedication of the Mount Helena brigade members appreciation and resources they so richly deserve For more information on how you can support the Mount Helena Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, or to learn more about Amaroo Retreat & Spa’s ongoing community initiatives, please contact manager@amarooretreat.com.au or go to their website. 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 areaContinueLocated on an elevated five-acre block at the highest point in Invermay uninterrupted views stretching from Ballarat to the south and as far as Mount Warrenheip and Buninyong This rare gem in the sought-after north corridor presents an unrivalled opportunity for house hunters seeking a private and serene lifestyle this circa 1990s custom-built home boasts exceptional quality featuring a harmonious blend of brick and sandstone A sealed driveway winds through the beautifully landscaped grounds that lead to this remarkable residence and detailed timber skirting and architraves that enhance the home's classic character," said selling agent Chris Leonard Invermay Spacious and versatile living areas with the main suite featuring an ensuite and walk-in robe A separate study overlooks the stunning pool area providing a tranquil workspace or creative retreat The extensive north-facing entertainment area includes a solar-heated all set against a backdrop of paved surrounds and a private entertaining area The wraparound verandah provides the perfect spot to relax and take in the stunning views there is ample space directly attached to the home 120,000L of water storage across five tanks with fire pump and sprinkler protection system the land is ideal for pets or small livestock and includes a picturesque dam properties such as "Amaroo," are seldom available Don't miss your chance to experience exquisite country living only 10 minutes from Ballarat and Creswick Sign-up for The Courier's property email, sent at midday every Friday. Select Property in My Newsletters & Alerts in your account preference centre Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords This article is sponsored by Amaroo Bangalow and proudly endorsed by Style We only promote brands that we love and think our readers will love too I was immediately enveloped by a sense of calm Architect Shaun Lockyer’s stunning design welcomed us into a space where luxury and family connections harmoniously co-exist the property’s vastness and manicured beauty left me in awe – and my kids couldn’t contain their excitement yelling that this was the coolest place they’d ever seen wasted no time kicking off their shoes and starting a game of tiggy Watching them play and laugh in the expansive was a perfect start to our stay and a moment of true family fulfilment that lingered throughout our visit Nestled in Byron Bay’s picturesque hinterland Amaroo Bangalow beautifully blends nature and luxury it comfortably accommodates up to eight adults and six children – making it ideal for larger families who seek both togetherness and space to retreat This arrangement was perfect for our group owner Cathy and her husband lived in the loft and hosted their children and grandchildren in glamping tents this vision evolved into eco-friendly cabins offering other families the chance to experience the magic of the place The couple also partnered with bush regeneration and koala specialists planting over 15,000 native and rainforest plants and transforming the property into a sustainable haven that’s 70% off-grid It wasn’t just about connecting with my family – it was about connecting with nature in a way I hadn’t anticipated from visiting the happy chickens and cows on the property to unwinding with board games and enjoying delicious meals – think wood-fired pizzas and farm-fresh breakfasts Nights were spent under a blanket of stars with laughter ringing out around the fire pit Amaroo – meaning “a beautiful place to stay” – is more than just a name; it’s a promise immerse yourself in nature’s splendour and rediscover the joy of shared family moments It’s an experience that can only be truly understood by living it and one I hope you get to experience for yourself By entering my email I agree to the STYLE Privacy Policy (we won't share your data & you can unsubscribe at anytime) one of Australia’s fastest-growing inland cities Around four and a half hours’ north-west of Sydney Dubbo is a major regional hub with local population of more than 43K residents Located at the junction of three major highways and also serviced by daily air and rail services, the city attracts approximately 550K domestic overnight visitors per year, according to Tourism Research Australia drawn to seasonal festivals and events and nearby attractions including the world famous Taronga Western Plains Zoo Its 2,060sqm site on main drag Macquarie Street sees high vehicle and pedestrian traffic On the lower ground flood is the Supper Club Room and adjacent area The first floor holds a spacious function area The upper levels contain 24 well-appointed and ensuited accommodation rooms Vendors Kristy and Steve Canham made the reluctant decision to sell with approximately 38 years remaining and annual rent increases in line with CPI The Canhams have engaged Manenti Quinlan’s Leonard Bongiovanni and Jeremy Cusack “With a strong trading history and diverse income streams this is an outstanding opportunity to secure a thriving leasehold business in one of regional NSW’s most dynamic centres,” says Bongiovanni A product of The Information CollectiveACN All Rights Reserved © 2025 | Privacy Policy You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream Thousands of residents in the hills and the outskirts of the city are without power after a weather anomaly swept through the area Amaroo Retreat was heavily impacted and owner Kirstin Westerman described to 6PR Breakfast show hosts Millsy and Karl the terrifying event and the devastation was catastrophic for us,” she said Possum Valley Animal Sanctuary was also hit but the sanctuary has suffered significant damage running around trying to make sure everybody was safe and secure CLICK HERE TO GET THE GAZETTE DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX UK hair stylist Jennifer Barker was visiting a Day Spa in the Gold Coast hinterland a couple of years ago when the thought occurred to her that “I could do this “I moved to Sydney from the UK 14 years ago I lost 2 hairdressing businesses to leasing issues,” Jennifer explained “I really didn’t like having to lease a space to run my business because you are vulnerable to that type of thing happening.  “I also found that after a lifetime working as a hairdresser I was experiencing a range of RSI type injuries It all seemed like a bit of a sign to go in a different direction.” Jennifer purchased her property in Panorama Drive Rosemount in 2022 and set about converting the beautiful property into a Day Spa “The house is surrounded by trees and greenery and it is such a fabulous place for this kind of business,” Jennifer said and she has made a point of fitting out and furnishing her space with recycled timbers and other products “I have scoured local op shops to find materials and I have targeted local companies suppliers and artists to source everything from soaps Now the Day Spa is open for business and Jennifer is excited about the treatments she has designed for her clients I also understand that it needs to be affordable,” she said because I always feel that one hour is just not enough,” Jennifer said clear and tighter skin and improved circulation which also improves circulation,  and finally helps to reduce stress and improve energy levels “Then you will be treated to a unique massage from our therapist We will also be introducing hand and foot treatments and crystal therapy massage.” You can find out more about the treatments and contact Jennifer at www.amaroodayspa.com.au or by calling 0494 112 521 because I always feel that one hour is just not enough” Editorial: editor@sunshinevalleygazette.com.au | 0409 424 487 Advertising: tanya@sunshinevalleygazette.com.au | 0400 069 711 Display Ads   Ad Rates   Ad Specs   Privacy   Terms & Conditions All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue Business owners Kristy and Steve Canham went to Dawson Park to watch greyhounds on a rare day off hoping to have a few beers and lose a bit of money they walked out with a plan to buy one of Dubbo's biggest pubs The pair have added to their growing portfolio of businesses on July 1 when they take over ownership of the Amaroo Hotel we've run businesses before," Mr Canham said We had a few beers at the dogs one day with 'Kemo' and Di (Michael and Di Kempston) "One thing led to another and we walked out of the dogs losers but gained the Amaroo." Kristy and Steve Canham and the Amaroo Hotel.Michael and Di Kempston have owned the popular hotel for 16 years but will now step away from the business he told us that he needed a freshen-up," Mrs Canham said "He and his family have done well but we are excited to take it on with our family." The incoming owners will take control of the popular nightclub the ever-packed cougar bar as well as the accommodation upstairs Steve and Kristy Canham (inset) have purchased the Amaroo Hotel "That's how we are looking at as four businesses in one," Mr Canham said The pair already own pubs at Geurie and Wongarbon last year they also purchased the Grapevine Cafe located just around the corner from the Amaroo it's going to be somewhat of a familiar feeling for Mrs Canham when she walks back in for her first day on the job "The bistro is what I'm most excited about I've been a chef there before and it's got a lot of potential," Mrs Canham said The couple confirmed some of the changes will include a new logo and bistro menu while the beer garden will return to its namesake The pair are also open to any inquiries about purchasing The Mitchell Inn at Geurie. We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy A date has been set for a trial to begin between frustrated Magnetic Island residents and the Townsville City Council over long-term residency with residents saying the matter has been ‘going round and round the mulberry bush’ for some time Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) AMAROO Retreat and Spa in Mount Helena under the stewardship of new owners Kirstin and Mike Westerman have just celebrated their first birthday anniversary. During that time, Kirstin and Mike Westerman, while continuing the quality and intimacy that is the hallmark of the five-star retreat, have made a positive contribution to the Mount Helena community. “We’ve always liked to support our local community groups and soon after we acquired the business we became a three-year silver sponsor of the Hills Rangers Football Club,” Kirstin said. “Football clubs form part of the fabric of society and by supporting the Rangers our reach covers all age groups from the youngest of players. The dedication and passion of the volunteers and organisers of clubs needs to be recognised and we felt this was the best way to support them.” Supporting community groups has been a long-time passion for Kirstin who has a 30-year history of raising money for community groups and charities. “I have lived in small regional communities including remote outback towns most of my life. It is the people that draw you in and hold you there. Supporting these towns is imperative to their survival and my passion is health and health care,” she said. Since the purchase of the award-winning retreat Kirstin and Mike have supported the community through more than $12,000 in sponsorships, donations and giveaways to groups including Mundaring Hills Open Studios, Mt Helena Playgroup and Kindy, Mundaring Primary School, Mazenod JFC and the Darlington Netball Club, along with Scotch College, Lifeline and the Westerman Jilya Institute for Indigenous Mental Health. Their latest financial support is to the charity ‘Love Your Sister’ started by Samuel Johnson that fits perfectly with Kirstin’s health access focus – supporting every person with a cancer diagnosis through access to the best treatment options through genomic testing and diagnosis of the cancer itself. “We are a medical family and living on the property we have one doctor, a registered nurse and two medical students, and we plan to continue to support the local community in any way we can,” she said. Their diversity of support includes engaging with the Mundaring Hills art community and Amaroo Retreat and Spa have selected four artists to display across the site, including paintings, amazing glass work and sculptures. GONE: The Pastoral Hotel has hit the market following the sale of the Amaroo Hotel Photo: SUPPLIED.Dubbo publicans Greg and Kellie Pilon have sold the Amaroo Hotel for what's believed to be a record price while also listing The Pastoral Hotel for sale Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueA local syndicate is behind the purchase which according to HTL property director Blake Edwards is a record pub sale price for Dubbo Kellie and their partners have loved owning and operating two of Dubbo's best establishments but want to now focus more of their time on respective families and other interests outside the hotel sector," said Mr Edwards the multi-storey hotel has a long-term lease The property sits on 2,000 square metres of land on Macquarie Street The Pastoral Hotel is being sold via an expressions of interest campaign which closes on August 18 function room and beer garden on the ground floor and a bistro outdoor balcony and an additional bar on the first floor There are also 18 poker machines and it has a 24-hour licence from Monday to Saturday "The Pastoral Hotel operates an enormous under-roof area due to a full refurbishment concluded a few years ago; and with the consequence now being the ability to capitalise upon busy trading periods in order to drive profitability through scale" said Mr Edwards Both transactions have been managed by HTL Property's Xavier Plunkett and Mr Edwards Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily One of the world’s craziest tracks hosted Australia’s most important annual road race of the Seventies Amaroo Park and the Castrol Six Hour race epitomised the freewheeling Australia of the Seventies In a setting almost like a Roman amphitheatre the nation’s best racers flogged the latest production motorcycles for six hours every October Watching this gladiatorial spectacle were thousands of sun-baked fans puffing on a durrie and eating Dagwood dogs As the booze and the strong spring sun took hold the men went topless and the women stripped down to skimpy outfits Meanwhile the bikes roared around and around just metres below them Carved out of the floor of a rocky valley in suburban Sydney Amaroo Park snaked 1.9km around a series of cliffs with blind corners and long lengths of Armco barriers It would not be licensed if it was built today but all through the 1970s it hosted Australia’s most popular motorcycle race And the guys and girls who rode them to Amaroo Park every year The event helped launch the international careers of a generation of riders from both Australia and New Zealand the Amaroo Park Castrol 6 Hour attracted as many as 10,000 fans many of them riding their motorcycles to the event In 1977 Mike Hailwood took the event to a new level of interest as he started what would become a fairytale return to racing The following year Yamaha’s shaft-drive XS1100 and Honda’s outrageous six-cylinder CBX 1000 brought multi-cylinder madness to the event In 1979 Suzuki’s new GS1000 lapped the entire field within three hours taking race professionalism to a new level And a 750SS race-bike with a centre-stand Amaroo Park was built by Sydney businessman Oscar Glaser whose diverse company North Sydney Traders owned the land His original plan was to create an American-styled country club with a motorsport complex as its centrepiece He founded the Amaroo Country Sporting Club Ltd and started with a motorcycle scrambles course that opened in 1962 Amaroo is an Aboriginal world meaning “beautiful place” Glaser’s grand plans never came to fruition and the circuit always had only basic facilities Its first event was a 30-lap production motorcycle race in 1967 won by Larry Simons on a BSA Spitfire The Australian Racing Drivers Club took over running Amaroo Park in 1969 The following year Australia’s largest motorcycle club There were 75 starters split across Unlimited A Le Mans running start ended in a pile-up triggered by several 250s another crash on lap two brought the ambulance out into a traffic jam of racers Teams hold the bikes as riders run across in a Le Mans start with marshals following for the initial lap At the end of six hours second-placed Craig Brown sat on his Honda looking like he’d been duped in a card game Beside him victor Len Atlee was basking in the euphoria of winning on his Triumph Bonneville 650 A $1400 cheque was written for the winning team had been on target for that win but he was a youngster who’d never raced in a major event before Brown had been beaten by two of Australia’s most experienced road racers on a bike entered by Sydney dealer Ryans of Parramatta Brown’s solo privateer effort proved the potential of Honda’s four-cylinder machines There were many interesting aspects of the 1970 event that weren’t largely recognised at the time Third outright was the tiny T20 250cc Suzuki two-stroke of Dave Burgess and fourth were Bill Horsman and Ian Ardill on an R5 350 Yamaha Janet Middleton and Linda McFarlane put in a great effort on another R5 350 they stuck it to the boys and finished ahead of many of them in an event of attrition The women had bought and prepared the machine themselves teamed with Rod Tingate to finish fourth in the 500 class on a Mach III Kawasaki Earlier that year at Phillip Island the 26-year-old Peggy had become Australia’s first female winner of a road race Fans on the trackside banks and cement dust on the track Kawasaki’s demon two-stroke triple set the fastest lap of the race in the hands of Ken Blake What had started as a glorified club meeting soon ballooned into the nation’s most important motorcycle event and captured the public’s imagination It was simply the right race at the right time The Seventies were a rollicking decade for Australians fuelled by a resources and agricultural export boom Tax concessions had kick-started a local film industry and a homegrown recording industry was becoming the strident voice of youth It was a great time to be a cashed-up Australian Motorcycling and surfing soon became the two most glamorous pursuits of this booming generation of 20-somethings Retailers of motorcycles and related accessories and clothing soon learned that competing in the Castrol Six Hour brought kudos and boosted sales With a bit of clever PR the Castrol Six Hour got television coverage By 1977 the Amaroo Park Castrol Six Hour had managed to deliver a different slice of spectacle each year From eligibility controversy to heroic solo rides Publicity stepped up a notch when nine-time world champion Mike Hailwood competed that year His arrival at Sydney airport was a news event and his choice of motorcycle a talking point as Kawasaki’s Z900 had dominated production racing for the past couple of years the great fascination of the Six Hour at Amaroo was how smaller theoretically uncompetitive bikes could dominate In recent years various Ducati and BMW twins had upstaged bigger Japanese rivals Even two-strokes from the smaller classes had challenged for wins What Hailwood described as “a bit of fun” ended up with second place in the 750cc class and sixth outright Hailwood was part of a privateer team on a Ducati provided by Newcastle motorcycle wreckers Moreparts Money was so tight that Hailwood and Scaysbrook practised qualified and raced on the same set of tyres Scaysbrook took the running start as Hailwood’s old F1 car ankle injury still hampered his mobility Everything went to plan and Mike the Bike did two stints in the saddle just what the bumper crowd had come to see Apart from Hailwood the race was a ripper and was screened live on ABC TV Former winners Joe Eastmure and Ken Blake rode consistently fast and with fewer fuel stops on their BMW twin to shut down the Z1 Kawasaki challenge Blake’s third win in this event helped finance his entry into top-level European racing Second were Jim Budd and Neil Chivas on a Z1 A surprise third were Alan Hayes and Dave Burgess on an under-rated Kawasaki Z650 ahead of Ducati team-mates John Warrian and Ron Boulden and BMW legendary German racer Helmut Dahne and Tony Hatton Everything went like clockwork for Hailwood and Co and the strong finish laid the groundwork for another season of Production racing at tracks around Australia When the pair returned for the 1978 event the Ducati and its riders were wearing the colours of major sponsor Golden Breed youthwear but Hailwood’s team was blighted by practice crashes that required two all-night rebuilds A blown big end kept them out of qualifying so they had to start from the back of the grid Hailwood fought his way into 15th place overall and was leading the 750 class when he handed over to Scaysbrook but a seized gearbox ended their valiant charge Yamaha’s new shaft-drive XS1100 had made its appearance in 1977 as the marshals’ bikes This year it took on Honda’s outrageous six-cylinder CBX 1000 and Suzuki’s new GS1000 in a battle of the DOHC multi-cylinders Graeme Crosby put his CBX 1000 on pole but a fuel issue resulted in a seized engine. As the race unfolded the Team Avon’s XS 1100 battleship of Jim Budd and Roger Heyes prevailed over its Suzuki GS1000 and CBX rivals Second were gutsy Queenslanders John Warrian and Terry Kelly on the Ducati 900SS Mick Cole and Dennis Neil were third on their CBX An indication of how the competition had hotted up since 1970 A lone T140 Triumph 750 Bonneville finished last but completed one more lap in the six hours (a total of 313) than the 1970 winner It was entered by Melbourne dealer Peter Stevens and prepared by Sydney dealer George Heggie The Yamaha victory meant a shaft-drive motorcycle had won Australia’s biggest road race two years in a row Also of significance was the fact that Budd and Heyes had benefitted from Team Avon’s slick tyre changes The race was won as much in the pits as on the track Look closely at the photos and you’ll notice the tribal nature of fans Three-cylinder Yamaha XS750s parked together rows of big Japanese four-cylinders from Kawasaki one of the most expensive road bikes of the day was the talk of the meeting and it didn’t disappoint with American hotshot Wes Cooley brought out to race one (see Where Are They Now ahead of the Z1 Kawasaki of Graeme Crosby and Japanese team-mate Akihiro Kiyohara Alan Hales and Neil Chivas turned their third place in qualifying into a solid maiden win for Suzuki’s GS1000 As well as a new Six Hour record of 360 laps they had lapped the entire field by the halfway mark; six hours equals 360 minutes – a lap a minute Second were Greg Pretty and Jim Budd on a Yamaha XS 1100 with Len Atlee third with Gary Coleman on another XS 1100 But the Castrol Six Hour and Amaroo always had an extra magic trick up its sleeve This time it was the spectacular crash of Dennis Neill who totalled his CB900 on the pit-straight Armco just before the race ended The 750 class was won by a young Wayne Gardner and John Pace on a Kawasaki Z650 The next year the Honda factory would send over three of its new CB1100R models and Production racing in Australia was changed forever Wayne Gardner showed the ability that would eventually bring him the 500cc World GP title with a calculating and classy win with team-mate Andrew Johnson During the early 1980s Production racing started morphing into what we’d now call Superbikes The Castrol Six Hour remained a spectacle but in 1984 the launch of the first Australian Superbike championship took motorcycle racing in a new direction The Six Hour was moved to Oran Park that year but the event was never quite the same Amaroo Park was used as a racing venue until 1998; today it has become a housing estate The only link to the old circuit nowadays is the lake that used to be in the centre of one of the world’s craziest race tracks  Now Marc Marquez has eclipsed Angel Nieto’s record as the Spaniard with the most grand prix wins it’s time to relive his career.. As Marc Marquez prepares for a tilt at his ninth world title as one of the oldest riders on the 2025 MotoGP grid we celebrate some of motorcycling’s most evergreen racers What does the MotoGP aero evolution mean for motorcycling the Honda GL1000 Gold Wing swooped in to essentially invent long-distance luxury touring But there have been plenty of bumps along the way Pedro winds his way through Ohio to check out the centenary celebrations of the American Motorcycle Association AMCN rode the ragged edge in 2024 to bring you the best package of words and photos you can buy Here we relive some classic moments captured through the lenses of our fleet of photographers AMCN’s annual and coveted Gassit Awards pick up where the Logies left off… Few rides evoke as much reverence as Mick Doohan’s famous NSR500 Replicating this iconic machine isn’t just a labour of love father-son workshop project is captured using a smartphone camera Two Aussies set a world long-distance non-stop motorcycle record with the aid of three magic sticks It was a scene reminiscent of the intercity speed records that took place every… A couple of Bobs had a couple of crashes that helped shape political and music history Neil Hawke was the first-born son of Ellie Since the early 1950s the Pacific Highway has been the chief thoroughfare north out of Sydney replacing the original route via the Wiseman’s Ferry punt that opened… Australian Motorcycle News has been the fortnightly bible for all things motorcycling for more than 73 years the most in-depth racing coverage from club level through to world championship level and it’s written by people who love © 2024 Citrus MediaAll rights reserved A FIVE-BEDROOM home on the site of the former Amaroo Park Raceway has come onto the market the 1.93-kilometre circuit played host to all the big names in Australian motorsport across its history Amaroo hosted events ranging from Australian Touring Car Championship Australian Drivers’ Championship and Australian Super Touring Championship rounds to the Sun 7 and AMSCAR touring car track championships plus the Castrol 6 Hour production motorcycle endurance race TOP 5: AMSCAR Series race winners GALLERY: When the V8 era began at Amaroo Park ARCHIVE: Mezera’s embarrassing last-corner mishap Amaroo’s setting in a natural amphitheatre made it popular with fans but also made it a target for noise complaints once Sydney’s urban sprawl reached Annangrove’s once rural plains in the city’s north-west WATCH: 1996 BOC Gases Australian Super Touring Championship Rd.1 sold the land off for residential development Few traces of the old circuit remain; the development’s street doesn’t quite follow the line of the track’s kinked front straight while the racing surface itself is long gone the body of water that sat inside Stop Corner is one of the few landmarks that remains visible 25 years after Amaroo’s closure Residential homes soon sprung up on the former circuit including 5 Amaroo Park Drive the house that has just gone onto the market The home itself sits next to where cars and bikes used to race up towards Bitupave Hill while the grassy expanse at the back of the property runs all the way down to Cattai Creek and covers what was formerly the stretch between the Mazda House sweeper and tight Honda Corner left-hander Your standout memories from this stretch of track will differ with your vintage, but this is where Jim Richards famously lined up two different outside passes on Dick Johnson during ATCC rounds in the late 1980s where his JPS BMW M3 rounded up the Queenslander’s Ford Sierra amid a stunning charge towards victory Set on a tick over two hectares of land and featuring five bedrooms The median property price for the area is $3.25 million per realestate.com.au while the most recent sale of a five-bedroom in Annangrove fetched $8.2 million… Check out the full listing on realestate.com.au HERE Two retirees facing the prospect of being evicted ‘out on the street’ from their long-term homes have called for a compromise with the council Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) AMAROO Park Raceway holds a special place in the history of Australian motorsport and a special place in the hearts of race fans all over the country The now-defunct circuit in Sydney hosted a wide range of racing action from its opening in 1967 right through to the last race held there in 1998 Now some rare racing history from the circuit has been unearthed and released for fans to enjoy on the latest Seven Sport Magic Moments of Motorsport DVD release The DVD runs for just over four hours and is available to order here now from the V8 Sleuth Superstore. The vision included on this release was all saved from old format Umatic tapes by V8 Sleuth and Chevron Marketing Services and includes some sensational Sports Sedan and touring car racing The first of three race events on this DVD is the 1980 round of the Australian Sports Sedan Championship featuring Allan Moffat’s mighty Chevrolet Monza taking on Jim Richards’ V8 Falcon at a time where the category featured a wide range of interesting cars Also included is some Formula Ford open wheeler action from the same event Amaroo Park’s round of the 1981 Australian Sports Sedan Championship is also included on this release featuring Allan Grice’s BMW turbo up against Tony Edmondson’s V8-powered Alfetta there’s also some Better Brakes 3.5 litre touring car series action and Australian Formula 2 racing for open wheeler fans to enjoy Rounding out the release is the second round of the 1982 AMSCAR Series for touring cars featuring the ‘big dogs’ of the day; Peter Brock, Allan Moffat, Colin Bond Allan Grice, Dick Johnson and many more. There’s a pair of heats of touring car action as well as the 25-lap, all-in final and Formula Vee, Series Production and Sports Sedan action. The Awesome Amaroo Volume 3 DVD is the only new release in the Seven Sport Magic Moments of Motorsport DVD series for 2023. Forster’s iconic cruise boat, ‘Amaroo’ has been sold… and tourist companies in the Myall Lakes region say they’re devastated… Businesses owners say it’ll have a ripple effect, with many fearing they’ll lose customers. features undulating country with granite outcrops and medium to heavier loam soils.Two historic Great Southern family farms spanning almost 14,000 hectares have sold for a combined value of about $40 million All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueIt is understood Geoff and Cathy Hodgson received about $25m for the 9910ha Amaroo property which is located 25 kilometres east of Kulin equating to about $3641 per arable hectare (assuming a sale price of $25m) It was bought as a single package by a local farmer through Nutrien Harcourts WA real estate manager Narrogin and rural sales specialist Mr Wright also negotiated the sale of Yealering aggregate Wagabawering Spring which comprises four properties covering a total of 3925ha that sold for an estimated $15 million had four separate holdings spread out across the Yealering area," Mr Wright said "They agreed to list all four of their farms to be sold independently of each other so as to give them the best outcome and to allow all locals to participate in adding some more land next to them - as opposed to offering their property as a whole "This strategy definitely worked and we were successful in selling three of the four properties to local interests and gaining the values we were looking for." The Wagabawering Spring aggregate sold for about $15 million.Wagabawering Spring - the main 'home' farm at 1216ha and with most of the improvements - remains unsold and has been leased for a three-year term Karradene was the smallest of the properties at 425ha and has an older home with several general purpose sheds Mr Wright said the buyer of this parcel did not want to disclose the sale price but the asking price was offers from $2.9m and it achieved just over $8400 per arable hectare He said the Osmaston property had the least amount of improvements and covered 1118ha with one older general purpose shed and a water tank Wagabawering Spring produces excellent grain yieldsGeetabin was the eastern most property and covered 1164ha with an older shearing shed water tank and an older general purpose shed It sold for $5.6m or about $7900/arable hectare Mr Wright said the Wagabawering Spring property was a fourth-generation family farm with more than 100 years of history having been taken up by the current owners' great-grandfather Edmund Jackson in 1909 Over time it was expanded and the farming operation transformed from a mixed enterprise focused on wool production to a total cropping system for the past 10 years The 2023 cropping program included 949ha of wheat Average grain yields during the past five seasons across all four properties have been 2.75 tonnes per hectare for barley Karradene is made up of 75 per cent quality medium loams and 25pc heavier soils Osmaston and Wagabawering Spring are best described as mainly medium soil types across 85pc of the property and Geetabin is made up of 75pc first-class medium loams 5pc lighter types and 20pc medium to heavier loams The Amaroo property at Kulin was opened up as farmland in 1912 and purchased by Mr Hodgson's grandfather John in 1927 as part of his farm expansion plans Amaroo has five houses spread across the property.It has been in the Hodgson family ever since and it is with some reluctance that Mr Hodgson decided recently to retire and sell up The property has been bought by an undisclosed local grower who lives about 80km away Mr Hodgson said Amaroo was one of the first in the Kulin district to have a concerted effort into trace element applications that transformed the farming of lighter sandy soils This was done under the stewardship of his father who was also a Shire president for 20 years and instrumental in the development of the Kulin Shire Amaroo has 6866ha of arable cropping land.Amaroo has 6866ha of arable cropping land and in 2023 it was planted to 2532ha of wheat Average crop yields for the past seven years have been 2t/ha for wheat The balance of farmland is made up of natural timber areas and salt bush grazing country and it can support about 6000 head of sheep features undulating country with granite outcrops and medium to heavier loam soils It is watered by 38 dams - three equipped with solar pumps a shearing shed and four sets of steel yards Newsletters & AlertsView allWeekly The week's top stories curated by our news team Our twice weekly wrap of the latest in rural property sales Our twice weekly wrap of the big news in the red meat sector Industry news from Australia's dairy sector MENTION Amaroo Park Raceway to Sydney race fans and instantly they’ll be able to tell you countless tales of days spent at the popular Annangrove 1.94-kilometre circuit The venue played host to all sorts of categories and championship rounds, including rounds of the Australian Touring Car Championship and, on this day – February 27 – back in 1994 it hosted the ATCC for the final time.Mark Skaife was in dominant form in his Winfield-backed Gibson Motorsport Commodore VP claiming pole position via victory in the Peter Jackson Dash for Cash and then two race wins in the two Sunday afternoon races The 1992 champion’s pathway to his second crown started with this dominant performance at Amaroo though he wasn’t the only one claiming the headlines that day Reigning champion Glenn Seton finished second in both races to claim second for the day, but it was the third driver on the podium that garnered plenty of cheers – Peter Brock In his first drive for the Holden Racing Team (and therefore first drive of a factory-backed Holden since early 1987) ‘PB’ finished fifth in Race 1 and made further ground to be third in the final race and grab the final spot on the podium The 1994 Amaroo round marked the racing debut of the Coca-Cola-backed Wayne Gardner Racing with a pair of Commodores for Gardner and Neil Crompton The 1987 World Motorcycle Champion had bought out Bob Forbes Racing and created WGR and was best of the team’s cars by finishing 11th and 10th in the races Larry Perkins also didn’t have the best of days copping a $2000 fine for contact with Alan Jones in Race 2 “I don’t have a reputation for bending other people’s cars – I went through the whole of last year without getting involved in any of the fracas – and if I’d wanted to knock him (Jones) off I would have,” Perkins fumed to Motorsport News afterwards Paul Morris and Tony Longhurst – stars for BMW in the two-litre series – made their V8 debuts in a pair of Perkins-built Commodores among the 24-car field Amaroo Park carried on for another few years until hosting its final race meeting in 1998 before being closed and the land turned into housing and roads This story is the latest in our series of Ryco Rewind stories as we take a look back through Australian motorsport history and explore the great races, drivers and cars from the past on the relevant anniversary. The new facility will seek to include 10 full-sized courts Canberrans can now give their feedback on the proposed Gungahlin Tennis Facility A Development Application (DA) has been submitted as the project nears the construction phase Design development and construction is being undertaken in consultation with Tennis Australia and Tennis ACT The DA process will provide a further opportunity for community feedback during the public notification period the ACT Government will release a tender to engage a construction contractor to deliver the works Canberrans love their tennis – there are currently 6400 members and many more Canberrans actively engaged in tennis programs and participation opportunities As well as providing more options for tennis-lovers the project will support jobs during its construction phase The community can provide feedback through the DA process until 14 March. Kendrick Lamar will headline Spilt Milk 2025 in Canberra on Saturday 13 December. 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Picture: TOM BARBERTwo of Dubbo's most popular nightlife premises have joined forces to attempt to minimise harm and alcohol-fuelled incidents Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBoth the Amaroo and Pastoral hotels are arguably the two most popular late trading in Dubbo and will trial an early lockout time over the upcoming Christmas period pubs and clubs are not to allow any patrons in after one am but now the partnered pubs will bring it forward by 30 minutes Dan French from the Amaroo Hotel said the partnership was made in conjunction with Pastoral co-owner Greg Pilon and licensing sargent John Cassidy "We are just happy things are getting back to normal with the pubs," he said "They've lifted the capacity limits this week so we can just about have what would be a normal Saturday night for us downstairs and upstairs "We're noticing the crowd over the last couple of years with the COVID stuff get in a bit earlier than they normally would Indoor venues including hospitality premises can now have one customer per every two square metres which will see most venues return to normal crowd numbers Mr French feels the new partnership should trial successfully at both locations on Friday and Saturday evenings after many months of having limited patrons due to COVID-19 "Last year we were probably shutting our doors at midnight and you get a bit of throwback with that when people turn about at 12:55 and expect to get in "We've initiated this partnership with Greg [Pilon] and he is finding the same things here "We just want to get crowds used to the idea they have to get in earlier and minimise a bit of harm." The new voluntary trial curfew will be in effect at both the Amaroo and Pastoral hotels from Friday Our journalists work hard to provide local This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: ONE piece of good news to come out of last week’s storm was the generosity of Amaroo retreat and spa which let people in when everything went out The Mount Helena get away’s back-up generators designed to keep the business running during such weather events provided families in need with a much-needed reprieve during the long-lasting power outage Amaroo also offered free drinks to all emergency services and volunteers who were working on getting things back online Amaroo Retreat and Spa owner and director Kirstin Westerman said if you were in a position where you could support or provide services they should be made available to the community “It’s just a natural instinct to provide goods and services to those who don’t have them,” she said More than 20 families took Mrs Westerman up on the offer relaxing in the retreat’s pool and entertaining their children with the free Wi-Fi (free call except from mobiles or public phones) or The Drug and Alcohol Help Line is available 24-hours For after hours urgent public health matters including environmental health food poisoning and communicable disease management phone: Select your suburb in the dropdown menu to view your bin collection calendar Rubbish and recycling collections occur fortnightly on day and FOGO bins are collected every Monday Rubbish and recycling collections occur fortnightly on day and FOGO bins are collected every Friday Rubbish and recycling collections occur fortnightly on day and FOGO bins are collected every Wednesday Rubbish and recycling collections occur fortnightly on day and FOGO bins are collected every Tuesday The recycling bin is for empty household containers These items are sorted and sold on to be recycled ✔️ glass bottles and jars – clean and empty ✔️ plastic bottles and containers – clean empty and lids removed ✔️ steel and aluminium cans – clean and empty ✔️ paper – not shredded ✔️ cardboard – flattened Remember you can request a larger recycling bin for an additional fee or visit one of our free 24 hour recycling drop-off centres The following items don’t belong in the recycling bin:❌ hazardous materials such as batteries or electronics ✔️ grass clippings ✔️ weeds ✔️ prunings and leaves ✔️ small branches The following items don’t belong in the organics bin:❌ plastic bags These items should be taken elsewhere for recycling or safe disposal. Visit the Recyclopaedia to find out more The landfill bin is for household items that can’t be reused The following items don’t belong in the landfill bin:❌ hazardous materials such as batteries or chemicals ❌ e-waste ❌ building waste ❌ bulky waste❌ green waste Here are 5 tips to reduce landfill waste Tried these tips and still don’t have enough space in the landfill bin A Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection pilot is now servicing over 6,000 households in Belconnen Cook, Macquarie and selected apartments and townhouses in Tuggeranong Food scraps and garden waste are accepted in the FOGO bin ✔️ leftovers and cooked food ✔️ bread and dairy ✔️ meat/fish scraps and bones (no oyster shells) ✔️ certified compostable green caddy liners ✔️ coffee grounds and tea leaves (no tea bags) ✔️ grass clippings ✔️ prunings and leaves ✔️ small branches The following items don’t belong in the FOGO bin: ❌ oyster shells JJ’s Waste and Recycling has commenced as the service provider for household waste collections in the ACT Bin collections may happen at a different time of the day than usual Please make sure you place your bins on the kerbside by 7 am on collection days and leave them on the kerbside until they have been collected Please check that your bin has been emptied before you lodge a missed service request Call within 24 hours and leave your bin on the kerb until collected To report damaged or missing bins visit the wheelie bins collection page or contact the ACT Government on 13 22 81 ✓  Put your bins out the night before or by 7am on collection days.✓  Put your bins on the kerbside with the front of the bin facing the road and the wheels at the back.✓   Leave a gap of at least 30cm between bins so the truck’s arms can pick up each bin.✓   Keep bins a minimum of 1 metre away from any obstruction such as trees parked cars or poles.✓   Ensure your bin is not too heavy (less than 80kg for recycling and landfill less than 50kg for green waste) so the truck can lift it.✓   Ensure bin lids can completely close to avoid littering.✓   Bring your bins in from the kerb as soon as possible after they have been emptied We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan It’s a beloved family operated business that’s brought joy to thousands of tourists since the late 70s- but now Forster’s Amaroo Cruises is faced with a crisis Sand build-up in Forster-Tuncurry’s Wallis Lake is forcing their popular whale watching service to stop indefinitely Amaroo, the modern farming facility in Clare, north of Adelaide The property at 261 White Hut Road has a guide of $1.8 million to $2 million two bathroom homestead designed by award-winning architect Max Pritchard with clean lines and an enclosed alfresco entertaining area.The bespoke designer kitchen is at the center of the home and leads out into an open-plan living and dining area with views and fireplace This home has many of the modern features that luxury buyers look for today.The 80 hectare estate spans six titles and has the possibility of subdivision It is currently being farmed as broad acre cropping with the potential of viticulture A water license is also available with ample water storage existing in the form of two 7,000 gallon poly tanks a bore fed 50,000 gallon squatters tank and ample rain water to supply the homestead Shedding consists of a 12m x 15m x4m machinery shed which is connected to 3 phase power A grove of approximately 300 olive trees are located on the property The property is currently fenced into four main paddocks separate to the estate and encompasses two dams We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home FEBRUARY 28 marks the day in 1993 when Australian touring car racing returned the traditional Holden versus Ford V8-engined rivalry to its headline act New rules marked the end of the internationally developed production car-linked Group A regulations in favour of winged fire-breathing machines that evolved into the Repco Supercars Championship we know today ORDER NOW: Official 2021 Repco Supercars Championship Season Guide SEAMER: Mount Panorama 500 to be a one-off for Supercars SUPER2: Supercars’ plots second-tier move for Mustang, ZB Commodore the first championship race of the new era was for two-litre cars; the opening round at Amaroo Park consisted of separate races for the class cars and the V8s (and 2.5L BMW M3s) Holden drew first blood with Tomas Mezera scoring pole position via the Peter Jackson Dash, but it was Dick Johnson who prevailed in the opening V8 race The final was a brutal affair: few cars ended the 28-lap race without bent panels and the race itself was briefly red-flagged after a three-car tangle at Stop Corner John Bowe etched his name in the record books as the first winner of the new era, heading home Mark Skaife and eventual champion Glenn Seton. Enjoy this gallery of images from the event from the an1images.com library! The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media Picture Shane Chalker Photography.A licence from Crown Lands to remove the build up of sand in Wallis Lake has yet to be confirmed but MidCoast Council has given a completion date for sometime in September All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueHowever the date is too late to save the much loved Amaroo IV which made its last voyage out of Wallis Lake bound for its new home earlier this week Amaroo Cruises owner Matt Coombe said the past three years had been a difficult period for the popular tour boat operator we have been unable to get the Amaroo out to sea for the past 12 months due to a sand shoaling issue in Wallis Lake," Mr Coombe posted The COVID-19 pandemic and a year of wet weather in 2022 added to its woes "Unfortunately we can't financially sustain any further delay with the non-removal of the sandbank so therefore have had to make this difficult decision to sell." the operator plans to return to Wallis Lake with a smaller vessel "Thank you to all the wonderful heartfelt support from the community over this difficult period we really do appreciate your love for Amaroo Cruises." we have been unable to get the Amaroo out to sea for the past 12 months due to a sand shoaling issue in Wallis Lake including those that expire while the Amaroo is out action The Coombe family has been showcasing Wallis Lake and beyond with their popular whale and dolphin watching cruises since 1978 Long-time supporter and local photographer Shane Chalker said he had experienced some of the most memorable whale watching opportunities of his life while standing on the deck of the Amaroo Mr Chalker cited daughter Millie's 21st birthday celebrations; a sunset lake cruise that was nothing short of world class "Thank you skipper Matt and crew for everything you have done for our local area and we look forward to your new cruise opportunities you'll be providing in the not to distant future," Mr Chalker said Last January the State government committed to an in-depth hydrodynamic study of Wallis Lake to find a long term solution to the sand shoaling problem For more than five year Wallis Lake stakeholders have been held to ransom as sandbars have eroded their ability to efficiently continue their business operations; tourist operators have been unable to navigate the sandy shoals oyster production has dropped as leases become silted and the movement of sand has blocked boat moorings and slipways Earlier this week a MidCoast Council spokesperson said council was aiming for a dredging completion date sometime in September he was unable to commit to a start date for the 4-6 week dredging project A tender for the sale or disposal of the sand and contracts awards needs to be finalised before works can start Approximately 16,500 cubic metres of sand would be removed from the dredge site adjacent to the Point Road boat ramp Thirty Three Degrees and out to the main channel Did you know? Great Lakes Advocate online subscribers not only have 24/7 access to local and national news what's on and entertainment - they also have access to our print editions in digital format with all the advertisements and classifieds at their fingertips Jeanene has more than 40 years experience as a regional and rural journalist starting at The Land Newspaper. She also worked for Stock Journal Newspaper (SA), McPherson, Fairfax newspapers and Rural Press, and contributed to various magazines. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date One of the larger properties in the Dorrigo area Amaroo carried 350 breeders plus weaners through 2019 Previously operating as a dairy Amaroo is suitable for breeding backgrounding or conversion back to a dairy with extensive pasture improvements carried out over the last five years Being 446.12 hectares or 1,102.37 acres the majority of the farm is gently undulating red basalt country with long term average annual rainfall of 80 inches Permanent water is available with numerous springs plus frontage to Deer Park Creek and 7 megalitre spring fed dam Current regulations allow for 62.44 megalitres of total storage Infrastructure is second to none including multiple sheds plus 450 head steel cattle yards with pneumatic controls plus covered work area A second smaller set of yards is at the southern end of the property and the majority of fencing is new in the last five years In close proximity to the cattle markets of the New England basalt soils and high rainfall there are no other properties in the Dorrigo area to compare to Amaroo Rory Birt (0403 913 527) & John O’Leary (0412 948 700) Offers invited and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Amaroo at Bardon will hit the market on February 15 The stone staircase and pool area in the model pair’s $20 million Sydney mansion are major features and were designed by architect Koichi Takada have worked hard to create their own masterpiece which they share with their three primary school aged daughters Eve Mrs Attwood said using the stone in the stairs and pool was the starting point and first design decision for their Bardon home The stone is from Eco Outdoor and called Crackenback The couple purchased the property in July 2018 where there was a brick duplex on the site “We were looking for a site we could demolish for a new build,” Mrs Attwood said “We already lived close by and loved the area The location appealed because it’s moments from some for the best inner city schools and only 10 minutes from the city “Rainworth State School and Stuartholme are walking distance Paddington and Bardon cafes as well as the beautiful Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and Slaughter Falls are also close by The street is family friendly and quiet so our kids enjoy riding their scooters freely.” The three-level home will hit the market today and features a six-car basement Mrs Attwood said the home was a pleasure to live in “The quiet colour pallet and use of materials (mostly timber concrete and tile) have come together better than we could have hoped “There is a seamless integration between indoors and outdoors She said the home would be ideal for a family with young or teenage children third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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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) The best local news sent straight to your inbox every workday Make a donation and support the future of journalism and media diversity in the ACT POLICE seized drugs and cash during a raid on a house in Amaroo on Tuesday morning A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged with three counts of drug trafficking During the search of the man’s home police found around $84,000 in cash about 845 grams of methamphetamine and cocaine and another 600 grams of cannabis all hidden in spaces above a kitchen extraction fan there’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in Canberra If you trust our work online and want to enforce the power of independent voices Every dollar of support is invested back into our journalism to help keep citynews.com.au strong and free Become a supporter 21-year-old Jamie Barry and 29-year-old Elliot Smith-Benzie are urgently being sought by police Jamal Fogarty has opened up on informing coach Ricky Stuart he would be leaving Canberra to accept a lucrative contract at Manly for 2026 Labor will move to cut student debt as its first re-election priority with the prime minister claiming a mandate to press forward with housing reform is currently acquiring approvals needed to take over the service although their receiving late notification of the situation last year means a gap for now I approached Mark (TGPS Principal) to see if we could help out and support the families he was very supportive and put us in contact with the NSW Department of Education,” Robert Guirguis as we believe that this is a service that the Tea Gardens community deserves especially to support working families with children “The approval process is quite time-consuming as the safety and wellbeing of children is paramount and we need to provide evidence to the Department that we have the right policies and procedures in place.” Further bureaucratic hurdles must be leapt including Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approvals that will allow fees to be subsidised I am very thankful to Amaroo for taking over OOSH,” Renee Bollom told NOTA “I am thrilled that the opening times have remained the same as I can now keep my scheduled hours at work was nearly forced to leave town seeking suitable services as there are currently no other OOSH care alternatives available in Tea Gardens or Hawks Nest Amaroo OSHC at Tea Gardens Public School hopes to be operational in Mid-March 2024 where we will be offering before and after school care as well as vacation care,” Robert added dedicated and passionate about caring for children and can’t wait to open and hope with the right level of support we will be able to provide this important service we are looking to work collaboratively and in partnership with the community to make sure we provide families with the type of service they need.” Families can contact Amaroo at office@amarooOSHC.com.au for more information Five lost Supercars circuits09 Dec 2019Iconic tracks that hold a special place in history7 mins by James PaveyPeter BrockEseriesMark Skaife...A total of 34 venues have held rounds of the Australian Touring Car Championship/Virgin Australia Supercars Championship since its inaugural running in 1960 This year the championship visited 15 of those including second visits to the most recent additions Albert Park [which before 2018 was a non-championship event] and The Bend Sydney Motorsport Park rejoins the calendar while Phillip Island and Queensland Raceway drop off but remain in the frame for a return in future seasons Supercars.com takes a look back at five iconic circuits from the championship’s past each holding a special place in its history Last championship visit: 1994Championship rounds held: 15Championship races held: 20Most race wins: Jim Richards Amaroo Park was a dream for spectators as much as it was a nightmare for a tyre on a V8 touring car Amaroo had no real straights worth the name The constant turning and hard accelerations out of the aptly named 'Stop' corner meant bigger cars were often at a disadvantage to smaller That meant Amaroo was also the perfect place for David to trump Goliath Holden's Torana XU-1 had the Ford Falcons covered in the championship's early visits while BMW's M3 gave the turbocharged Sierra and Nissan GT-R drivers headaches in the late '80s and early '90s The tight confines made for close racing and more than a bit of panel rubbing Allan Grice dispatching Colin Bond over Bitupave Hill on the opening lap of the opening race in 1976 is case in point and so was the wild knockdown drag-out second race in ‘93 that signalled the arrival of five-litre V8s [later to become V8 Supercars] as a formula the championship's move to V8 Fords and Holdens meant it soon outgrew the small circuit Amaroo remained on the calendar for one more year after that spectacular 1993 race while the circuit was sold off by its owners and held its final race meeting in ‘98 before it succumbed to Sydney's housing sprawl Last championship visit: 1998Championship rounds held: 29Championship races held: 40Most race wins: Dick Johnson Lakeside held the mantle as Queensland's premier circuit for several decades The track hosted its first ATCC race in 1964 back when the championship was decided over a single race and maintained a regular presence on the calendar through to the turn of the millennium Few mastered Lakeside better than Dick Johnson but the local hero’s record at the circuit belied his speed including in 1981 where he clinched his first title in a thrilling race with Peter Brock Aptly named for its location next to Lake Kurwongbah the close proximity caused two championship events to be postponed in 1989 and 1996 when heavy rain caused the lake to overflow and flood parts of the circuit While the circuit continued to draw a bumper crowd the championship moved its round to the brand new Queensland Raceway for 1999 Super2 raced at the track in its early seasons – including a memorable battle between David Besnard and Wayne Wakefield in 2000 – while more recently DJR Team Penske and Tickford Racing held ride days at the venue in 2014 After staving off permanent closure in the 2000s the circuit’s operations have again been under threat in recent times over the hot topic of noise restrictions Last championship visit: 2008Championship rounds held: 38Championship races held: 65Most race wins: Mark Skaife (15) Many of the iconic moments in Supercars Championship history played out at the challenging 2.62km circuit near Narellan in Sydney's south-west The incredible 1971 championship decider between Bob Jane and Allan Moffat – where Moffat overcame a jammed gearbox and a spectator's rogue car joining the race but fell just shy of beating Jane to the flag and the title – played out on Oran Park's original 1.96km track That layout was later known as the South circuit once the over-under loop was added in the 1970s Craig Lowndes and Glenn Seton all followed in Jane's footsteps in being crowned at Oran Park most in similarly tense final-day showdowns The champion's celebratory burnout tradition was also born at Oran Park when Lowndes sealed his maiden title in 1996 – although he had to borrow teammate Peter Brock's car to do it after his own had a mechanical failure during the races The circuit itself was as rich as its history depending on your generation) was a driver favourite as was the kink at the end of pit straight and the rolling left-hander at Suttons – since replicated in the reverse direction at The Bend Motorsport Park – while the bridge overpass was unique in Australian motorsport Oran Park succumbed to Sydney's suburban sprawl Its final championship round in 2008 allowed long-time fans to pay their respects and say goodbye the record crowd saw yet another piece of history made Jamie Whincup sealed the first in his record-breaking run of championship victories hosting a round of the 2019 Supercars Eseries having been laser-scanned and digitally replicated by simulation platform iRacing prior to its closure Last championship visit: 2001Championship rounds held: 25Championship races held: 38Most race wins: Peter Brock and Allan Moffat (five apiece) Initially just one mile in length with only four corners the deceptively simple Calder Park layout was a true bullring The early seasons of touring car warfare featured more than a bit of panel bashing and the spectators that filled the hill surrounding the final corner were often treated to fierce scraps The 1985 ATCC round featured a torrid struggle between Peter Brock all of whom leaned on each other to the crowd's delight That ’85 event was the last race on the original layout As part of the construction of the Thunderdome Calder Park's road circuit was increased to 2.28km with an extension to the pit straight and a pair of chicanes linked by a rise over a new hill – dubbed 'Mount Jane' by the drivers An anti-smoking sponsorship deal took Calder off the championship trail for several seasons before returning in 1996 The venue pioneered night racing in the championship holding the first points race under lights in 1980 before doing the same for the first round of the V8 Supercars era in 1997 The circuit will forever be linked with Craig Lowndes' terrifying rollover during the 1999 event while its final championship round in 2001 delivered an underdog victory for Paul Morris Supercars teams still hold the odd ride day at the circuit including Rick Kelly turning over his Castrol Nissan to Daniel Ricciardo for a few laps ahead of this year's Australian Grand Prix Last championship visit: 1987Championship rounds held: 17Championship races held: 17Most race wins: Peter Brock (six) While the championship still makes its annual stop at the Surfers Paradise street circuit little evidence remains of Supercars' former home on the Gold Coast Travel eight kilometres inland from the beachside racetrack and you will come across an urban development known called Emerald Lakes it was the site of Surfers Paradise International Raceway The brainchild of entrepreneurial developer Keith Williams the circuit opened in 1966 and the Australian Touring Car Championship's first visit in 1969 proved momentous with Norm Beechey taking Holden's first ATCC race win and drainage ditches in close proximity to the tarmac – it had been built on a Nerang River flood plain after all – the circuit's signature was its first corner At the end of the circuit's longest straight the nearly flat right hander under a bridge – with both sides lined by walls – represented one of the most demanding corners in the country Peter Brock was the king of the venue when it came to championship races Brock claimed six race victories and finished on the podium in all but his final start He also started on pole eight times and started on the front row 12 times needing more money to fund his Hamilton Island development Williams sold the track to a Japanese investment group in 1987