The Arncliffe Scots have proven an essential rugby league nursery over a number of years with Nick Tsougranis the latest young gun that the club has delivered to the Dragons Tsougranis’ first taste of rugby league came as a four-year-old at Arncliffe – his local club and the same club his father likes to remind him he won a premiership with just a few years prior he filtered into St George’s development system progressing through to Harold Matthews Cup and SG Ball – two sides for which he was named captain – and eventually Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup “I’m a St George junior through and through,” Tsougranis said I played all my junior footy at the Arncliffe Scots Tsougranis earnt his first opportunity to train with the club he grew up supporting throughout the 2024 preseason but the teenager was dealt some harsh learnings early but I guess last year for me was a bit of a tough one,” he said “I started the preseason and got about four weeks in and did my back I didn’t end up playing until about Round 6 I also had surgery on my hand and had a minor calf strain… It was more learning about myself coming back from adversity and I’ve tried to take that into this year now just so I’m ready for training and I can avoid injury.” just so I’m ready for training and I can avoid injury Tsougranis however has had the opportunity to hit the ground running this summer in his second preseason slog under the guidance of Shane Flanagan with the 20-year-old eyeing a steadier campaign having since been promoted to the club’s development list I’m excited for Round 1… I definitely feel more comfortable around the boys Ray’s (Faitala-Mariner) been really good for me I’ll ask him for some tips and stuff like that Even guys like Goat – Tommy Eisenhuth – have been really good after video and stuff It’s just good to chat with him about stuff see what I could do differently or do better next time and just try to pick his brain a bit.” Perhaps Tsougranis’ biggest footballing milestone up to this point was his first taste of rep footy in 2023 when he helped NSW’s Under 19s State of Origin side to a dominant victory I’d never really been picked or anything like that That was kind of my first experience in a camp and rep team like that I was grateful because the way they announced it was pretty cool I was playing against Newtown at Henson Park and then Timmo (Shaun Timmins) – who was one of the coaches – and Willie [Talau] came across and heaps of my family were there and they told my whole family and me at the same time There’s another rep jumper however that Tsougranis has his eyes on – the blue and white of Greece – to honour his four grandparents who hail from the islands of Kos and Kalymnos respectively Greece made history when they made their Rugby League World Cup debut in the UK in 2022 just months after the sport attained government recognition back in Greece They will be facing off against the United States at the end of the month in Las Vegas but Tsougranis will have to wait a little longer for his international debut with club commitments coming first at this point of the preseason “I can’t wait to play for Greece,” Tsougranis said “I’ve been speaking to them and it’s more a matter of just finding a time where I can play I’ll take it with both hands for sure… The World Cup was massive The Australian and Greek community were just loving it A lot of them love footy and we don’t get to see much of our national team Tsougranis’ focus is instead on making the most of his upcoming campaign and adding to his tally of eight NSW Cup outings “My goal is to get some Cup games under my belt I just want to play consistent footy,” he said it was pretty hard for me being in one week I just want to play consistent footy at a quality that I’m happy with… That first year in Cup I started in SG Ball and kind of went up into Cup because I hadn’t done any full-time training yet Jersey Flegg Cup Highlights: Round 9 v Wests Tigers NRL Press Conference: Magic Round v Wests Tigers NRL Match Highlights: Magic Round v Wests Tigers Dragons fall to Wests Tigers in Magic Round shootout So, it’s a welcome surprise to discover our feature home is tucked well back from the street on a gently sloping and blissfully quiet battleaxe block, with plenty of parking, clutches of mature trees providing privacy, and a clear cityscape view that renders visitors momentarily speechless. “When we first walked in the front door and saw the city views framed through those huge glass windows we were stunned,” says owner Marnie Kuypers. Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines. Throw in the fact that it’s one of architect Nino Sydney’s coveted Beachcombers on a generous 714-square-metre block, and it feels a little like all your Christmases have come at once. Introduced to the market by Lend Lease Homes in 1961, the Beachcomber was designed by Sydney when he was chief architect and has attracted thousands of fans. Said to be inspired by Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye, the Beachcomber is a flat-roofed pavilion raised on slim steel columns. Underneath, there is space for parking and laundry facilities. Structurally, this Arncliffe gem is in largely original condition, with a masonry core and lightweight frame above, mirroring Sydney’s early sketches. Inside, the kitchen has been renovated and opened up to the living spaces and the bathroom has been upgraded. The original exposed Oregon beams and kauri floorboards have been retained, and Kuypers has indulged her love of mid-century design by adding timber panelling in the lounge room and boldly striped walls in the bedrooms. The floor plan capitalises on the north-east aspect, with eaves designed to protect the house from the summer sun while allowing an abundance of natural light in any season. As agent Marcus Lloyd-Jones puts it, good cross ventilation means this house feels easy-breezy any time of the year. The living spaces and two of the three bedrooms open onto a full-length balcony with those city views dished up on the horizon beyond the surrounding terracotta tiled roofs and leafy treetops. “Now a cult Australian icon, the Beachcomber is everything you could wish for in a house: natural light, breezes and views – and what views!” he says. “In the morning, the sun comes up behind the trees, so it’s a gentle awakening, and in the evening when the sun sets, the setting rays reflect on the city,” says Kuypers. She also loves watching the wildlife, from black and white cockatoos to possums, blue tongue lizards and a pair of nesting willy wagtails. The home is very much an oasis in the heart of a busy urban enclave. “You drive down the driveway and you feel removed from everything,” she says. “We’re so lucky to be surrounded by trees and nature.” Agent: Modern House, Marcus Lloyd-Jones 0424 005 531 The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate More antisemitic graffiti has been plastered around Sydney on the same day a prominent Jewish suburb in the city's east was attacked As the nation is overcome with a string of antisemitic acts a construction site in Sydney’s Arncliffe has been hit with antisemitic hate speech “Westfield = Jews” it reads alongside “All banks owned by Jews” The construction site also has a statement praising the Nazi dictator NSW Police confirmed officers spotted the offensive language on the construction site when driving on the Princess Highway "Officers attached to St George Police Area Command attended and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident," authorities said in a statement Authorities are seeking anyone with information to contact crime stoppers as inquiries continue This graffiti comes after seven homes were plastered with hate speech in the early hours of Wednesday morning One home was seen with the phrase "kill Israiel" (sic) spray-painted onto it Firefighters were also called to extinguish the flames that seriously damaged a red Toyota Corolla parked on the road NSW Police is on the lookout two young men suspected of spray-painting the antisemitic slurs on homes Investigators described them as aged 15 to 20 and had slim builds They were reportedly wearing face coverings and dark clothing at the time of the incident Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna provided further details on the attack saying the car that was set on fire may be stolen and was driven there by the perpetrators It is believed the pair drove to the city's east and then spray-painted a slur on the Corolla before setting it on fire and fleeing the scene The latest attack comes just three weeks after Woollahra was targeted by two perpetrators - who are before the court - after several cars and homes were damaged The government announced an antisemitism taskforce on Monday to investigate acts of violence the 45-year-old doctor working at an Arncliffe medical clinic in Sydney's south Police arrest the doctor at his Arncliffe clinic Picture suppliedHe is charged with the sexual assault of four women at his clinic during June 2024 The latest charges were laid on July 25 after a 31-year-old woman was allegedly raped and sexually assaulted by Al-Sudani at the clinic on June 4 He was charged with sexual intercourse without consent and sexually touch another person without consent This is the second woman alleging rape against the doctor on June 4 over the alleged rape of a 19-year-old woman during a consultation at the clinic on June 26 He was charged with sexual intercourse without consent over the alleged offence Al-Sudani also allegedly indecently assaulted a 28-year-old woman during a consultation at the clinic on June 4 He was charged sexually touching another person without consent in relation to this alleged offence A third woman reported to police that she was raped and sexually assaulted at the clinic in June 2024 The third alleged assault led to two further charges sexually touch another person without consent and sexual intercourse without consent An investigation has been launched into the doctor's conduct Al-Sudani has been working as a GP in Australia since 2011 and has more than 17 years experience He appeared at Sutherland Local Court where he was granted bail after promising to pay $1 million if he breached any conditions He agreed to pay a $200,000 deposit to the court The 44-year-old has been barred from practicing medicine and was ordered to hand his passport to police He will face Downing Centre Local Court on September 10 NSW Police said the investigation is continuing Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is treated in strict confidence Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. 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more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to 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spaces The Duncan Street development was designed by Design Workshop Australia to maximise solar access and minimise overshadowing The building layout also ensures adequate separation between structures for ventilation The project will also include 1,161 sqm of communal open space and landscaping that will feature indigenous plants to integrate with the natural environment TQM, founded in 1999 by Maroun Taouk, has an extensive pipeline of apartments, predominantly in South Sydney, but as far south as Wollongong and as far north as Gosford They're currently selling Fox Lane in Rockdale, Lotus Hurstville, and The Grand Gosford. 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! 11km south of the Sydney CBD.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plans include the demolition of existing one and two-storey buildings on the site.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tower would comprise project 53 apartments over four levels of basement carparking.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTQM Develop is listed as the proponent of the application.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site at 30-34 Wickham Street is part of the “transitioning locality” of Arncliffe which is experiencing the redevelopment of numerous sites.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree lots have been amalgamated for the site two and three-bedroom units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt forms around the site are transitioning to higher density typologies but the proposed building’s two upper storeys have larger setbacks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGround level communal space is provided in the north-eastern part of the site.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the continued growth of the suburb developers have experienced difficulties getting projects over the line including another \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/bayside-knocks-back-10-storey-arncliffe-tower\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/bayside-knocks-back-10-storey-arncliffe-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e10-storey Arncliffe tower that was knocked back late last year\u003c/a\u003e with the council saying it would be “likely to set an undesirable precedent”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElsewhere in the suburb however developers including Billbergia have had more luck The plans include the demolition of existing one and two-storey buildings on the site The tower would comprise project 53 apartments TQM Develop is listed as the proponent of the application The site at 30-34 Wickham Street is part of the “transitioning locality” of Arncliffe which is experiencing the redevelopment of numerous sites Three lots have been amalgamated for the site The development application says the tower would contribute to the economic redevelopment of the areas “with a large emphasis placed on interface relationships and residential and neighbourhood amenity” but the proposed building’s two upper storeys have larger setbacks Ground level communal space is provided in the north-eastern part of the site Despite the continued growth of the suburb, developers have experienced difficulties getting projects over the line, including another 10-storey Arncliffe tower that was knocked back late last year with the council saying it would be “likely to set an undesirable precedent” Elsewhere in the suburb however, developers including Billbergia have had more luck, after it signed a Homes NSW deal to develop thousands of apartments in three suburbs including Arncliffe this year 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 areaContinueAhmed Al-Sudani Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. 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Read our Privacy Policy Alleged antisemitic comments directed at a 28-year-old staff member in a lift at a hospital in Sydney’s south have led to charges, according to NSW Police Police have been investigating a report that antisemitic comments were directed at the staff member which occurred at around 4 pm on 28 February and following inquiries by officers attached to St George Police Area Command a 24-year-old man was arrested in Arncliffe at around 6.45 am on 3 April St George detectives took the 24-year-old to St George Police Station where he was charged with “stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm and use carriage service — possess violent extremist material” Two mobile phones that were seized when a search warrant was executed at a premises at Arncliffe were taken for further examination The man was refused bail to appear in Sutherland Local Court on 3 April Bayside Council is hosting a free hands-on Food Preservation and Pickling Workshop at The Arncliffe Youth Centre on Saturday 29 March from 10am - 12 noon Learn expert tips and tricks from Marget Mossakowska from Moss House for extending the life of fresh produce and reducing food waste This workshop is to learn the essential skill of food preservation while making a tasty jar to take home Attendees will learn to not only reduce food waste but create unique and delicious treats that can be enjoyed throughout the year Whether attendees are passionate about sustainability or just want a fun and educational experience and this workshop is for Bayside residents There's limited parking at Arncliffe Youth Centre or it's an 8-minute walk from Arncliffe Station or a 9-minute walk from Banksia Station Reservation Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A third woman has accused a Sydney doctor of sexual assault days after a magistrate gave the GP bail subject to a $1 million surety Ahmed Al-Sudani was arrested at his Arncliffe practice on Friday after female patients Dr Ahmed Al-Sudani was arrested at Arncliffe Doctors Clinic on Friday Police will allege that Al-Sudani indecently assaulted the 28-year-old at the Arncliffe Doctors Clinic on June 4 police say “a 19-year-old woman was sexually assaulted during a consultation at the same medical centre” He was arrested at the Wollongong Road clinic and taken to St George Police Station where he was charged with sexually touching without consent and sexual intercourse without consent He was refused police bail and appeared in Sutherland Local Court on Friday where Magistrate Philip Stewart granted him bail The bail was delayed by three business days while the Director of Public Prosecutions prepared an appeal against the magistrate’s decision investigators said they had identified a third woman allegedly sexually assaulted in June Al-Sudani has been charged with sexual touching and sexual intercourse without consent over the third alleged victim handing over $200,000 as a pre-release security deposit His bail conditions dictate he must not practice medicine report daily to St George Police Station and surrender his passport Al-Sudani will return to court in September An online profile says he has practised medicine for 17 years and has been working as a GP since 2011 Dr Al-Sudani is highly attentive and makes sure that our clients receive uncompromised care with the highest standards He takes a special interest in all aspects of general practice,” says the profile Arncliffe Doctors did not respond to calls or texts from the Herald seeking comment The Herald has approached the DPP for comment Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter police say \\u201Ca 19-year-old woman was sexually assaulted during a consultation at the same medical centre\\u201D The bail was delayed by three business days while the Director of Public Prosecutions prepared an appeal against the magistrate\\u2019s decision He takes a special interest in all aspects of general practice,\\u201D says the profile Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories This is probably not the page you’re looking for initial-scale=1\"}],[\"$\",\"meta\",\"1\",{\"charSet\":\"utf-8\"}],[\"$\",\"title\",\"2\",{\"children\":\"Billbergia Ups its Affordable Housing Pipeline | The Urban Developer\"}],[\"$\",\"meta\",\"3\",{\"name\":\"description\",\"content\":\"The prolific Sydney builder-developer has just lodged plans for its Blaxland Road project and Billbergia is planning to dive further into affordable housing and the uplift it is providing aimed at increasing housing supply.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the 2800 homes in the pipeline at Rhodes the builder-developer is aiming to create a further 3000 homes for about 7000 people by 2029 worth more than $4 billion.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo date six of its eight projects are being assessed under the NSW Government’s housing reforms serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman' serif;\"\u003e’\u003c/span\u003es Wilston Street project at Chatswood comprises 313 dwellings within a 36-storey mixed-use residential building.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlans for the developer’s 48-storey tower at 9-13 Blaxland Road of which 61 will be affordable.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBillbergia is also undertaking one of the state’s largest social and affordable housing developments at Arncliffe Central with 75 per cent of the 804 apartments across four buildings earmarked for social and affordable accommodation.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBillbergia development director Rick Graf said that although the NSW Government had been focused on the development of transport-oriented developments the challenges around fragmented ownership around the identified areas would take some time to be ironed out.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rhodes The developer is tapping into the NSW Government’s reforms to take advantage of the 30 per cent uplift in floorspace ratios (FSR) where 15 per cent of the total floor area is affordable housing The projects are some of the first to undergo rapid assessment through the State Significant Developments (SSD) pathway In addition to the 2800 homes in the pipeline at Rhodes To date six of its eight projects are being assessed under the NSW Government’s housing reforms including the recently approved Blaxland Road project In total they will deliver affordable housing for more than 1000 essential workers and lower income families Billbergia anticipates construction commencements on sites in 2024/25 with all projects currently under rapid assessment Plans for the developer’s 48-storey tower at 9-13 Blaxland Road Billbergia is also undertaking one of the state’s largest social and affordable housing developments at Arncliffe Central with 75 per cent of the 804 apartments across four buildings earmarked for social and affordable accommodation Billbergia development director Rick Graf said that although the NSW Government had been focused on the development of transport-oriented developments the challenges around fragmented ownership around the identified areas would take some time to be ironed out “Announcing the precincts is not the end of it “They need to provide some co-ordination for masterplanning of precincts so it’s not 10 developers doing 10 different things.” Graf said the NSW Government needed to release more land in order to encourage greater development of social and affordable housing “Mobilising government land is the fastest way to get feasibilities working and projects going,” he said He said projects such as Arncliffe Central were impossible without the support of government land and strong partnerships with community housing providers Graf said Billbergia would look to do this kind of project again A Sydney-based travel agent is being investigated by police after customers allege they were swindled out of thousands of dollars In one instance, a customer alleged she had been swindled out of a staggering $160,000. Nicole Vris said she used Travel World Sydney to book a holiday to Greece for 35 members of her family. “To plan this holiday it takes a very long time, to take time off work, to save your money for the ticket and for your spending money,” Vris told Nine’s A Current Affair. The family say they paid Travel World Sydney the $160,000 only to later find out that their booking confirmations weren’t real. “We called Emirates directly, obviously they asked us for numbers that were on that itinerary, they just didn’t exist, we were not in the system.” a visibly distressed Vris told Nine. She says most of the families will now no longer be able to attend the family reunion. “A lot of families will never recover from this financially, it’s a disaster, they can’t recover.” Meanwhile another customer – Fatima Awada – said she used the agency to book a trip to Germany. She said that she realised something was wrong when she hard the agency had been shut down. After ringing the airline she was distressed to discover her trip had been cancelled. “Yeah, it is a big hit, and it is not just me. My sisters, my mum and her kids as well,” Awada is reported to have said. “They paid nearly $10k. That’s just from us, that’s nearly $15k of our money.” NSW released a statement saying they have “commenced an investigation under Strike Force Baile regarding alleged frauds involving a travel agency at Arncliffe”. “Police have been told that a number of people have come forward to report that they had made travel arrangements with the agency and those bookings had not been honoured.” Anyone with information is asked to contact St George Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Travel World Sydney has been contacted for comment. Billbergia’s pipeline of work would accommodate about 3000 people including those seeking social and affordable housing across three mixed-tenure developments at Lidcombe All three sites were funded and delivered by Billbergia on NSW Government sites next to transport hubs and were the result of a tri-party agreement between the developer Homes NSW and community housing providers Evolve Housing Group and St George Community Housing (SGCH) Construction is under way on the four-tower 804-apartment project at Arncliffe Central, which is reportedly the largest mixed-tenure housing development to date, in partnership with Evolve and SGCH.  The towers would rise above a retail podium and new public park, childcare centre, and a community centre and library, with 196 homes dedicated to social housing. An additional 406 affordable and essential worker rental homes could be added to this subsequent to further government support. The projects set ambitious targets for social and affordable housing delivery with 41 per cent of apartments at Lidcombe Rise, 20 per cent at The Parade at West Ryde, and almost 75 per cent of apartments at Arncliffe Central dedicated to social and affordable housing, and key worker housing.  Homes NSW chief executive Rebecca Pinkstone said innovative public and private partnerships were helping to address the critical housing shortage across Greater Sydney.  “In tackling the housing crisis head-on, projects like Lidcombe Rise, The Parade, and now Arncliffe Central mark significant progress and demonstrate our commitment to fostering vibrant, inclusive communities with accessible housing options for all,” Pinkstone said.  Billbergia development director Rick Graf said mixed-tenure developments were a “crucial step forward” in addressing housing inequality.  “The ability to deploy government land assets for redevelopment makes it uniquely feasible to deliver high-quality social, affordable, and private-market homes at scale, helping to address the housing shortage,” Graf said.  “Our partnerships with Homes NSW, Evolve Housing and St George Community Housing allow us to redevelop government land into thriving and highly connected mixed-tenure communities.” Evolve Housing chief executive Lyall Gorman said the three major partnerships with Billbergia and Homes NSW enabled the CHP to take steps forward in addressing the shortages of social and affordable housing in the Sydney basin.  “It’s allowed us to provide brand-new dwellings to people who, in some cases, have been waiting for years to access fit-for-purpose housing,” Gorman said.  “It is rewarding to see so many people in homes that are secure and well-located, thanks to projects like these.” The state’s largest tier-one community-housing provider, St George Community Housing, is also embracing the partnership opportunities.  Chief executive Scott Langford said the Billbergia partnership would deliver more diverse and affordable homes at Arncliffe Central. “We embrace partnerships with trustworthy developers and builders to deliver more homes for more people in locations well serviced by public transport,” Langford said.  Billbergia’s Rick Graf said deploying further government-owned land would “accelerate mixed-tenure supply from a trickle to a torrent for the greater good of the NSW community”.  Arncliffe is 11km south of the Sydney CBD.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 60,000sq m development will comprise four towers two at 20 storeys and one of 17 storeys that will house the social housing elements of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere will be a total of 744 apartments including 180 social housing apartments that will be owned operated and managed by Evolve Housing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will also feature 3100sq m of retail gross floor area a 240sq m childcare centre and 813 spaces of lower ground and basement carparking.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncoming NSW Land and Housing Corporation chief executive Simon Newport said the redevelopment was a leading example of how partnerships could deliver increased housing across the state.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is what can be achieved when we collaborate with the private and not-for-profit sectors it will comprise 126 apartments spanning 15 levels The developer is partnering with the NSW government and not-for-profit community housing provider Evolve Housing to deliver the $253-million redevelopment The state significant project will rise on a 1.3ha site owned by the NSW Land and Housing Corporation The 60,000sq m development will comprise four towers two at 20 storeys and one of 17 storeys that will house the social housing elements of the project It will also feature 3100sq m of retail gross floor area a 240sq m childcare centre and 813 spaces of lower ground and basement carparking Incoming NSW Land and Housing Corporation chief executive Simon Newport said the redevelopment was a leading example of how partnerships could deliver increased housing across the state “This is what can be achieved when we collaborate with the private and not-for-profit sectors we’ll deliver both an increase to the supply of new social and private housing,” Newport said Billbergia group managing director John Kinsella said the Arncliffe project was the third it would deliver in partnership with the NSW Land and Housing Corporation “Projects like these demonstrate how government and private sectors can work together to deliver social housing by taking a true long-term community view,” Kinsella said “We’re looking forward to transforming the dated social housing into a thriving new community which blends private and social housing into a vibrant precinct containing more than 4000sq m of parklands and open space.” Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of next year for completion in the fourth quarter of 2025 Meanwhile, construction of Billbergia’s fourth residential high-rise on the Rhodes peninsula in Sydney’s inner-west is under way and a final fifth tower is in the early development stage 64 two-bedroom and 56 three-bedroom apartments Rhodes Central was named Development of the Year—Mixed-Use at this year’s The Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence Australian federal police say Arncliffe man is accused of facilitating travel of a 17-year-old as part of an alleged trafficking ring A Sydney man has been charged with trafficking a child from Indonesia to allegedly “engage in sex work”, the Australian federal police say. The AFP said in a statement on Tuesday that they removed seven potential victims from sexual exploitation in Australia, following the investigation that resulted in Surya Subekti, a 43-year-old from the southern suburb of Arncliffe, being charged. Subekti was charged with one count of trafficking in children, an offence which carries a maximum penalty of 25 years’ imprisonment. Read moreHe faced Downing Centre local court on Tuesday where he was granted bail under the condition he not go within 500 metres of a brothel or access the internet The AFP alleged he facilitated the transportation of a 17-year-old from Indonesia to Sydney to “engage in sex work” “The AFP will allege the man is the principal of an organised crime syndicate that profited from human trafficking and worked with an Indonesian-based recruiter to find victims to send to Australia,” the AFP said in a statement Subekti was arrested at his home on 10 July after a 20-month investigation by the AFP Department of Home Affairs and Indonesian National Police (INP) Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup The investigation started in December 2022 after the AFP received intelligence that foreign nationals were arriving in Australia and forced into sexual servitude Subekti was allegedly the “on-shore facilitator for multiple women who had arrived in Australia and subsequently engaged in sex work” The AFP assisted the INP to identify a woman in Jakarta who was allegedly helping to recruit the women to travel to Australia In March 2024, the AFP searched properties in the Sydney suburbs of Arncliffe and Banksia and found foreign nationals who were assessed as “potential victims of human trafficking” which were subject to further forensic examination When Indonesian police searched the home of the Jakarta woman suspected of being a recruiter for the criminal group they allegedly found multiple passports of other women who had already been recruited and were due to travel to Australia they would have been at risk of exploitation,” the AFP said “The INP subsequently arrested and charged the Jakarta woman with human trafficking offences.” Free daily newsletterOur Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters the AFP and ABF searched three brothels across Sydney and found a further nine women alleged to have been engaged in sex work in violation of their visa conditions A review of the seized materials identified another six women overseas who were scheduled to be entry trafficked into Australia for potential servitude About 20 brothels across Sydney and the NSW Central Coast are believed to be linked to the syndicate’s activities which police allege involves multiple victims The AFP said evidence obtained during the search warrants allegedly linked a Sydney woman It will be alleged she fraudulently enrolled students at an education provider in Sydney to prolong the victims’ stay in Australia during which time they were further exploited to work in the sex industry instead of attending their enrolled courses The woman’s visa was cancelled last month and she was detained and conveyed to Villawood detention centre as an unlawful non-citizen “Human trafficking investigators work tirelessly to help victims struggling through atrocious situations and to ensure they are removed from harmful situations and their alleged abusers face the full extent of the law in Australia “We understand it can be incredibly difficult for vulnerable victims to come forward and we want to assure them that there is help and protection available.” Australian Associated Press contributed to this report Extra Care housing is housing designed for people who are predominantly over the age of 55 years and offers the benefit of independent living with on-site support available when needed there are nine extra care schemes – the most recent of which is Arncliffe Gardens in Halewood Arncliffe Gardens is located on Arncliffe Road in Halewood (L25 9AD) It was built and is managed by Plus Dane Housing There is a local circular bus stop outside the building which will take passengers to Leathers Lane shopping centre It’s also a short walk to bus stops to take you to Liverpool city centre and the Mersey rail Hunts Cross Train station is a 15-minute walk A pharmacist and convenience store are located 5 minutes’ walk away Located opposite Arncliffe Gardens is Arncliffe community centre which offers sports Alongside the community centre is the path to Halewood triangle park where woodland walks can be enjoyed Woolton Village is also easily accessible via a short bus journey or car drive with its numerous restaurants Extra care homes help to support residents to live independently but it also provides added reassurance that domiciliary support is available 24 hours a day Arncliffe Gardens offers 77 one and two-bedroom affordable apartments which include a lounge Of these, 58 are aimed at over 55’s with a housing and support need, as well as a separate wing with 19 homes for younger people with learning disabilities As well as on-site care and support being available at any time access into the building and apartments is via a key fob entry system providing additional security as well as CCTV being operational 24/7 Residents also have access to communal facilities including a hair salon guest room for families and sensory garden with a seating area as well as a range of activities including bingo and coffee mornings providing opportunities to socialise with other residents Smoke and heat detectors are installed in all apartments a store for electric mobility scooters and lifts to each of the floors please complete a Property Pool Plus application and then an extra care referral Further details about Property Pool Plus can be found here To apply please see: www.knowsley.gov.uk/extracareapplication For details of the allocations policy: www.knowsley.gov.uk/extracareallocationspolicy © Copyright 2021 Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council | Terms & Conditions | Cookies | Privacy policy AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced with home prices still within an affordable bracket make this under-the-radar suburb one of Sydney’s best Located about 10km from the city, Arncliffe is the kind of neighbourhood that has been a hidden gem until relatively recently Formerly an older suburb with a sleepy vibe a rapid demographic shift has sparked urban renewal and is fast making it the place to be Arncliffe was featured in the recent inaugural realestate.com.au Hot 100 nominated as an area on the rise with good future growth prospects “It’s one of the first suburbs you hit when heading south from the inner-west,” local agent Sam Abbas from Stone Real Estate said The multicultural hub has received an injection of fresh energy recently thanks to an influx of younger residents from professional couples to growing families They came in search of affordable home prices and stable rent with comparatively lower prices than the likes of Newtown and Marrickville Arncliffe could just be one of the best inner-city suburbs in Sydney the median house price in Arncliffe is $1.42 million but the median unit price is $710,000 The median weekly advertised rent for a house is $700 The outlook for the year ahead is a positive one where Arncliffe is well-positioned to hold up well “An influx of inner-west and eastern suburbs buyers is driving the competition which in turn will see Arncliffe get a higher number of buyers than neighbouring suburbs.” Illustrating the diversity of dwellings in Arncliffe there is a range of properties currently on the market to suit every buyer For the first-home buyer market, 6/37 Burrows Street is a two-bedroom sitting on the second floor of a small block with a north-facing aspect The unit at 6/37 Burrows Street has a price guide of $650,000 It features a generously proportioned floor plan with separate living and dining spaces And it’s all just steps from the central village Priced below the house median is this brick semi at 1 Fairview Street occupying a 340sqm corner block in a leafy neighbourhood This brick semi at 1 Fairview Street has a lot of potential It’s very liveable but has scope for improvements and adding individual personality to the kitchen and bathroom And at the higher end of the market is charming Fairview at 197 Wollongong Road – an impressive heritage home with six bedrooms and three bathrooms Arncliffe is home to some special character homes like Fairview at 197 Wollongong Road It was built in 1881 as the home of future Hurstville Mayor Alexander Milsop and retains a number of period features The property is scheduled for auction on 18 March A central precinct surrounding the train station gives Arncliffe a friendly village feel and there are signs of gentrification underway “Public transport provides easy access to main hubs including the CBD Road links also make it an extremely convenient place to live with heaving hotspots like Newtown and Marrickville a quick 10-minute drive away and the beach all a short drive away,” Mr Abbas said Road and rail links make Arncliffe a convenient place to live Proximity to desirable schools has put it in the sights of families too and a host of parks throughout the area add to the appeal from character dwellings to modern new-builds and apartments both brick walk-up style and more contemporary units A flurry of renovation activity in the past few years has helped to freshen streetscapes too “There is better value for homebuyers in comparison to other areas within the same proximity to the CBD and beaches,” Mr Abbas said “You can purchase a bigger parcel of land with a larger floorplan for better value.” Development activity is on the up and the major Arncliffe Central project has sparked excitement with the 1.3ha site bringing not just new dwellings but a high level of amenity Arncliffe Central is a major development that will change the face of the suburb A retail precinct will feature laneways dotted with shops and hospitality outlets will also feature 4000sqm of gardens and greenery crafting a park that connects people and promotes a rich biodiversity Arncliffe Central will comprise four towers with a total of 744 apartments “Arncliffe Central is likely to attract locals and young families seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle with the convenience of transport and community infrastructure right on their doorstep,” sales director Lulu Chen said “With major growth in the surrounding suburbs of Wolli Creek Arncliffe is emerging as Sydney’s newest hotspot and has been previously overlooked for development opportunities.” Arncliffe Central will bring a high level of amenities with it Stage one – a 19-storey building with 176 units above a retail podium featuring a supermarket Apartments are priced from $575,000 to $1.35 million “The development will create an exciting urban lifestyle precinct that benefits the entire community,” Mr Abbas said 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 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. the planners said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site is 1.3km from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport the Wollongong Road project will consist of a commercial tenancy as well as eight residential units and two basement carparking levels.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project associated with a private individual developer will be an even split of four one-bedroom units and four two-bedroom apartments.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD Architects have designed the new building which will require the demolition of two-storey residential buildings on site.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGAT \u0026amp; Associates town planners said that the development is “in keeping with the future character of the area”.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey also said that it will be consistent with existing and new development in the local area.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArncliffe is set to play host to major projects in the coming years including \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/billbergia-arncliffe-precinct-approved\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/billbergia-arncliffe-precinct-approved\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ea recently approved $253 million development\u003c/a\u003e revamping the ageing Arncliffe Estate into a mixed-use site.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project a collaboration between the NSW’s Land and Housing Corporation and Billbergia Group as well as not-for-profit Evolve Housing Bayside Council is considering plans for a nine-storey tower at 1-5 Charles Street as well as a four-storey shoptop residential development at 114 Wollongong Road The Charles Street proposal is for a build-to-rent tower comprising 50 apartments The plans include demolishing a single-storey residential buildings on the site The 1663sq m building would also have three basement levels with 66 parking spaces plus electric vehicle chargers Plans for the site were prepared by Marchese Partners for TQM Design & Construct It would provide “high quality communal open space” with “extensive landscaping on its interfaces” The site is 1.3km from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 500m from Arncliffe train and 10km from the Sydney CBD the Wollongong Road project will consist of a commercial tenancy as well as eight residential units and two basement carparking levels will be an even split of four one-bedroom units and four two-bedroom apartments CD Architects have designed the new building which will require the demolition of two-storey residential buildings on site GAT & Associates town planners said that the development is “in keeping with the future character of the area” They also said that it will be consistent with existing and new development in the local area Arncliffe is set to play host to major projects in the coming years, including a recently approved $253 million development, revamping the ageing Arncliffe Estate into a mixed-use site.  The project, a collaboration between the NSW’s Land and Housing Corporation and Billbergia Group as well as not-for-profit Evolve Housing, will deliver 744 new apartments, a 4000sq m park and new shops and community facilities. saying the development had\u0026nbsp;failed to satisfy relevant planning controls and objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a letter to developers last week and was “likely to set an undesirable precedent”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther the council’s manager for development services form and design of the development will adversely impact the integrity and setting” of a heritage-listed single-storey Victorian-Italianate cottage built in the 1890s.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWest Botany Projects Pty Ltd had sought 58 apartments and basement parking in a 10-storey building at 67-73 West Botany Street about 10km south of the Sydney CBD.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to online documents the sole director of West Botany Projects is Mahmoud Mohanna also the founder and director of Sydney-based property developer Buildview Corp.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of the application which was first lodged with Bayside in April last year the developers sought to consolidate four lots into a single,\u0026nbsp;2208.1sq m development site.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe developers planned to retain and restore the heritage cottage incorporating it into the $20-million development.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proposal sits within the Arncliffe Banksia Priority Precinct which was rezoned from R2 Low Density Residential to R4 High Density Residential by the then NSW Department of Planning in 2018.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"x80rhazNTNTsmLCeC6Mbt\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5eyeNSThQEJ3XGF9cAYwug/cf89f2bfc5f84195eac4b4cc799a53df/Bayside_Refusal__Mid_.jpg\" alt=\"A heritage-listed cottage from the 1890's Creative Planning Solutions principal Scott McInnes said the\u0026nbsp;proposal was the first application along West Botany Street under the new planning controls.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever which considered the application in July last year said it could “not support the proposal in its current form”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcInnes’s report said that at 30.25m the development contravened the area’s maximum 26.5-m height standard by 14 per cent.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe panel would not support the proposed building height saying it was “not convinced that this option provides the optimal urban response to the site”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe report saying the development had failed to satisfy relevant planning controls and objectives and was “likely to set an undesirable precedent” form and design of the development will adversely impact the integrity and setting” of a heritage-listed single-storey Victorian-Italianate cottage built in the 1890s West Botany Projects Pty Ltd had sought 58 apartments and basement parking in a 10-storey building at 67-73 West Botany Street also the founder and director of Sydney-based property developer Buildview Corp the developers sought to consolidate four lots into a single The developers planned to retain and restore the heritage cottage incorporating it into the $20-million development The proposal sits within the Arncliffe Banksia Priority Precinct which was rezoned from R2 Low Density Residential to R4 High Density Residential by the then NSW Department of Planning in 2018 In a planning assessment report prepared for Bayside Creative Planning Solutions principal Scott McInnes said the proposal was the first application along West Botany Street under the new planning controls said it could “not support the proposal in its current form” McInnes’s report said that at 30.25m the development contravened the area’s maximum 26.5-m height standard by 14 per cent The panel would not support the proposed building height saying it was “not convinced that this option provides the optimal urban response to the site” West Botany Projects has been contacted for comment but the demographic is expanding as new buyers discover this inner-southern suburb Stone Real Estate Rockdale director Sam Abbas says Arncliffe has shifted from being a magnet for new migrants to being a value-for-money option for buyers moving out of the inner-western and eastern suburbs “I’d say about 80 per cent of our buyers come from the inner west 15 per cent from the eastern suburbs and the remaining five per cent are locals,” he says [In Arncliffe] they can buy a three-bedroom home on a 450-square-metre block with a side drive in a quiet street for similar money to an inner-west home in a little Buyers like Lee Mangion and his partner Ruby Steele are finding more space for the kids and for working from home Mangion spent about a year house hunting in the inner west before moving from Sydenham to Arncliffe last year and was pleasantly surprised “It just wasn’t possible to get a house with any sort of decent yard at all [in the inner west],” he says they looked directly onto a neighbour’s brick wall a metre away Here we’ve got quite a lovely outlook and close to 400 square metres of land Epping: The family-orientated suburb undergoing a wave of new development “It’s all about lifestyle”: Meet the four suburbs seeing house prices rise over 45 per cent Five Dock: New rail set to spur property growth in the inner west suburb really good access to public transport and we’ve made lots of friends in the immediate neighbourhood Arncliffe plays host to a good mix of specialty grocery stores and eateries with the cluster of shops next to the station home to Indian Locals also head to Brighton Le Sands and Rockdale to eat out Mangion says he has enjoyed exploring the suburb’s hilly terrain on foot he says it’s easy to get to Marrickville to visit creative spaces and bars and Arncliffe is only a five-minute drive from Botany Bay beaches While there’s been good uptake of new apartment development in the suburb Abbas says it’s the pockets of streets with no high density that attract the most interest and the highest prices Waratah and Bayview streets is doing well,” he says you’re close to Banksia Station and you get Botany Bay and airport views.” The entry-level price for a unit is around $600,000 and for a free-standing house around $1.5 million “I’ve spoken to a lot of buyers and they’re loving it here,” Abbas says “They’re telling their friends they’ve got to move here Set one block from Arncliffe Park and within walking distance of the station this solid brick home has a combined living-dining room Stone Real Estate Rockdale’s Sam Abbas is selling the home with a guide of $1.95 million. This new apartment features open-plan living spaces a gas kitchen with stone benchtops and Smeg appliances and plenty of built-in storage Lyncorp’s Jerry Yan is selling the home with a guide of $750,000-$830,000. A science enthusiast is facing 10 years' jail for importing nuclear material even though it was found to be harmless Emmanuel Steven Lidden, 24, was arrested in August 2023 when officers in full hazmat suits swooped on his parents' Arncliffe unit in southern Sydney blocking off the street and evacuating neighbours They confiscated plutonium and depleted uranium in decorative vials and polymer cubes that Lidden kept by his bedside after buying from a US science collectables website to complete a real-life periodic table Scientists found the samples were harmless but Lidden pleaded guilty to importing nuclear material into Australia and possessing nuclear material without permission which could land him in prison for over 10 years Lidden's lawyer John Sutton said the anti-terror laws were clearly not aimed at people like Lidden 'These laws were created to protect society from terrorists and people who intend to cause mass destruction, not naive young science fans,' he told the Daily Telegraph. The laws were created in 1987 and Lidden is the only person to have been prosecuted under them.  Asked about the appropriateness of pursuing Lidden, a Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions spokeswoman said it 'conducts all prosecutions in accordance with the Prosecution Policy of the Commonwealth'. Lidden, who works in a fast food outlet, made 10 orders for the nuclear material from US website Luciteria Science beginning in May 2022. The website states: 'Collecting elements is a fun way to learn about chemistry'.  Lidden did not disguise the orders or any of his contact details. Authorities became aware of the imports after Lidden's 11th order in June 2023.  Australian Border Force blocked the order, which contained a sample of mercury and thorium, because it posed a potential radiation threat, However, United Postal Service still mistakenly delivered the shipment to Lidden, court documents said. After a UPS employee contacted Lidden and asked for the samples to be returned he readily agreed '(Lidden) replied he was happy to return it if UPS would come and collect it,' the court documents said.  'He also asked … how it was delivered if it was prohibited in Australia. 'UPS explained they made an error in releasing it,' the documents said. Lidden showed investigators invoices and packing slips for his 10 earlier purchases. Following the raid, Lidden and his family were rushed to hospital and were cleared of radiation poisoning. Fire and Rescue NSW conducted a 'safety sweep' before determining radiation emanations 'were at a level safe for human occupancy'. While levels of 'uranium and mercury' were detected in Lidden's bedroom investigators found Lidden's table of elements was 'safe to be seized'. 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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}} south of the Sydney CBD.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plans for the 2039.5sq m site at 5 9 and 11 Flora Street are by Benson McCormack Architecture and comprise 4 apartments across eight storeys.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCouncil application documents list the construction cost of the project at $24 million.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plans call for the demolition of the current one to two-storey houses on the site.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tower would have two basement levels with 72 car parking spaces one motorcycle parking space and six spaces for bicycle storage fifth and sixth floors with one accessible apartment per floor with two two-bedroom apartments and three three-bedroom apartments on the seventh floor.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"5BRPX3RNHwLyfDF8z4LVmg\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5mJLwMyEo9DU0vfmSa1Nwl/8387c49e4aed4683cfe04ad203f3a6ff/Liverpool_Tower_Hero.jpg\" alt=\"Fyve's major project the $200-million 34-storey mixed-use tower The Liverpool in Liverpool New South Wales.\" data-mce-src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5mJLwMyEo9DU0vfmSa1Nwl/8387c49e4aed4683cfe04ad203f3a6ff/Liverpool_Tower_Hero.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"opacity: 0.8;\" data-mce-style=\"opacity: 0.8;\"\u003e▲ Fyve's major project \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/two-year-wait-liverpool-tallest-tower\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/two-year-wait-liverpool-tallest-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ethe $200-million The Liverpool in Liverpool in the pipeline.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouth-west Sydney-born and raised Amen Zoabi and Khalil Hafza are the directors of Fyve Group 9 and 11 Flora Street are by Benson McCormack Architecture and comprise 4 apartments across eight storeys Council application documents list the construction cost of the project at $24 million The plans call for the demolition of the current one to two-storey houses on the site The tower would have two basement levels with 72 car parking spaces A car wash bay and four accessible parking spaces will be part of the second basement level Four three and one two-bedroom apartment would be on the ground floor with an area of communal open space at the back of the building There would be five one and four two-bedroom apartments on the first floor with one apartment designated as an accessible unit; a one-bedroom apartment and six two-bedroom apartments on the second floor including one accessible apartment This apartment mix would be replicated on the third with two two-bedroom apartments and three three-bedroom apartments on the seventh floor The Bayside Local Environment Plan 2021 designates the area as one suitable for high-density housing Flora Street is also home to a high-density housing project approved: an eight-storey building at 31-35 Flora Street Sydney Airport is near the site to the east while major transport corridors West Botany Road and Princes Highway are to the west Fyve has a similar residential project slated for Iolanthe Street in Campbelltown of eight storeys and 75 apartments The developer also has a major project, the $200-million The Liverpool in Liverpool, a 34-storey mixed-use tower, in the pipeline. South-west Sydney-born and raised Amen Zoabi and Khalil Hafza are the directors of Fyve Group who started out with construction company Binah before moving into property development Future residents of Billbergia's Arncliffe Central are poised to enjoy a host of amenities and retail options right at their doorstep As a state significant development, the project aims to contribute to the growth and transformation of Arncliffe into a vibrant and sought-after suburb Located at 26 Eden Street, just 11 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD the development is set to become a vibrant and dynamic community offering a range of conveniences within easy reach As the first master-planned community of its size in the suburb, Arncliffe Central has already made waves since its Stage 1 launch in October of last year the state-of-the-art development spans an expansive 60,000 sqm and will comprises four towers The development will feature a brand-new community centre providing residents with a space to gather in addition to a state-of-the-art childcare facility ensuring that families have access to quality care and early learning opportunities For those seeking retail therapy or a bite to eat, the retail precinct at Arncliffe Central is set boast a diverse range of shops The vibrant 'eat street' precinct promises to be a culinary haven where locals can indulge in a variety of cuisines and flavours There'll also be a sprawling 4,000 sqm park and pet-friendly facilities allowing residents to enjoy the outdoors without having to venture far from home Located just minutes away from Sydney Airport, convenience continues at Arncliffe Central with the project also offering easy access to the highway and the M5 motorway as well As Arncliffe Central continues to take shape it is poised to become a landmark destination that not only caters to the needs of its residents but also enriches their lives with a range of retail and amenity options two and three-bedroom apartments are currently selling in the stage one release The one and two-bedders come with one car space while the three-bedder benefits from two spaces 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 15 Apr 2024 • 1m read • View Author Phil and Lina Strati, the creative minds behind Aesthetic Developments, dreamt of a modern Mediterranean oasis. Their vision? An open-plan dwelling with flowing, curved lines that seamlessly integrated with the outdoors. The Fairview Project – their stunning renovation of a 1970s brick home in Sydney's Arncliffe – exemplifies the transformative power of the duo's bold ingenuity, unwavering vision, and design innovation. Download this case study to know more about Dincel's innovative construction solutions that cater to the demands of modern architectural visions. 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. Border Force speaking with 23-year-old man in relation to raid and allege ‘illicit substances’ had been detected in air cargo More than 50 vials of suspected hazardous substances have been seized after an Australian Border Force raid on a Sydney property in relation to illegal goods allegedly being smuggled into the country on planes. The ABF is speaking with a 23-year-old Australian man in relation to the substances and the property following Thursday’s raid in the southern suburb of Arncliffe. The force alleged the search was conducted after “officers detected a range of illicit substances being imported through air cargo in Sydney”. Read moreThe raid on the apartment block on Kelsey Street began on Thursday morning and finished just after 10pm Much of the suburban street was blocked throughout the day due to suspected hazardous materials allegedly being found the ABF located and seized 52 vials of suspected hazardous substances,” an ABF spokesperson said “The vials have been transferred to the appropriate facilities there is no evidence to suggest that this incident poses any kind of national security risk.” thanked officers for working through the challenging situation “Our officers have done an incredible job under extremely testing circumstances to ensure that all of the vials we have located have now been safely transferred for testing and evaluation “We could not have done this without the close support of our colleagues both within the NSW emergency services and across other commonwealth agencies “At the forefront of our minds at all times during this operation was the safety and wellbeing of community members and all officers involved.” He said there was no risk to public safety In a statement released on Thursday evening, Fire and Rescue New South Wales said it had discovered the hazardous materials A spokesperson said “all appropriate safety measures are being implemented” “People in [the] vicinity of the location are urged to follow all directions from emergency services,” they said in a statement Fire and Rescue NSW said its “specialist crews located low-level radioactive isotopes It said the material was found “in suitable and effective containers and that a 10-metre exclusion zone was established around the property as firefighters with protective clothing used “special detectors” Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Sydney without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Sydney Born in Malacca in Southwestern Malaysia Azizah Mohamed and husband Mahdhar Mustapha love to cook the food of their homeland So much so they began a small catering business recreating traditional Malaysian dishes for friends and family which then grew into a successful food-truck venture the duo has opened up their first bricks-and-mortar restaurant in Sydney's south west inspired by the warungs dotted all over Malaysia Warung Taming Sari serves up flavour-packed food for the soul using recipes that have been passed down through generations Rempahs are the spice paste that form the foundation of Malaysian cuisine cooking them low and slow to enhance the flavour Taste it in the life-affirming beef rendang Or Warung Taming Sari’s signature dish: charcoal-grilled meat skewers paired with a spicy peanut satay sauce you can snag five chicken bad boys for just $15.  a coconut-infused rice with golden fried chicken And be sure to take home some kueh – they're little sweet bites made with coconut and tapioca “We only use fresh produce and ingredients Nothing is mass-produced,” says Mohamed Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Sydney property developer Billbergia has launched Stage 1 of its $253 million mixed-use redevelopment, Arncliffe Central, representing the first master-planned community of this scale in the up-and-coming Arncliffe suburb Located at 26 Eden Street, just 11km south of the Sydney CBD the 60,000 sqm site will comprise 744 apartments over four individual towers set above a retail podium The new master-planned neighbourhood, just 160m from the Arncliffe train station will feature 4000 sqm of gardens and greenery Stage One of Arncliffe Central comprises a 19-storey tower of 176 apartments featuring 78 one-bed apartments ranging in price from $575,000 to $1.35 million It also contains a versatile range of residential facilities including a brand-new community centre full-line supermarket with supporting retail and an ‘eat street’ restaurant and café precinct Inspired by the area’s rich heritage, Arncliffe Central features contemporary panoramic views of the Sydney CBD, nearby botany Bay and the Blue Mountains with exclusive access to rooftop terraces providing dedicated spaces for socialising whilst also embracing the history and culture of the area “We are excited to launch a new project in the emerging Arncliffe location, encapsulating Billbergia’s ethos of building liveable and well-connected communities. This development will be transformational for Arncliffe,” said Billbergia Development Director “Billbergia prides itself on creating quality, well-planned communities and having established the successful Rhodes Central in Rhodes, Arncliffe Central serves as an extension of our ‘Central’ brand,” Moran added says yhe new neighbourhood epitomises contemporary living "We are excited to launch a modern residential building that centres on community living whilst also combining the ease and accessibility of city lifestyles,” Chen said has been previously overlooked for development opportunities," Chen added Arncliffe Central will deliver a new neighbourhood in partnership with NSW Government Land and Housing Corporation and community housing provider Evolve Housing. The Arncliffe Central neighbourhood covers approximately 1.3 hectares and will be home to four residential towers two at 20 storeys and one of 17 storeys that will house 180 social housing apartments in partnership with Evolve Housing The interiors by architects Group GSA feature a natural colour palette inspired by the area’s abundant heritage and the local environment The apartments are planned to maximise natural light and space blending seamlessly with the vast outdoor spaces and embracing natural light and panoramic views Each apartment features high-tech security with a video intercom system enabling residents to safely manage visitors The built-in My Home system also allows direct access to customer service Double glazed high thermal performance glass and vertical roll blinds and provide quiet comfort and privacy from the outside world while bedrooms are fitted a range of thoughtful details including 100% wool textured loop piles and built-in robes with timber-look laminate shelving Construction is expected to commence early 2023 and due for completion in late 2025 SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareSavoury treats: Mixed cheese and spinach pies at El-Zahraa Bakery.Nina CullenThis unassuming Sydney suburb is fuelled by the flavours of Lebanon and Macedonia Arncliffe is a little locale with big flavours This small suburb in Sydney's inner south is a hub of Lebanese and Macedonian food - and is only four train stops from the CBD Waves of immigrants from both countries have created a unique blend of delicious food that goes beyond the usual baklava Lahem bi ajin at El-Zahraa Bakery.Nina CullenAdvertisementAlthough it tends to fly under food-lovers' radar those in the know come from Wollongong or Newcastle for the flavour Bring a big bag and an empty stomach when you visit because there's plenty to savour and stock up on school kids stand around and scoff zaatar manakeesh These are dough-based pizzas with a tart spice mix of oregano They're often filled and rolled with tomato El-Zein Bakery is a handy place to pick these up owner Sekne Mawasssi at El-Zahraa Bakery will sort you out for lahem bi ajin or sfeeha an open meat pie with spiced lamb and fresh tomato Vegetarians and cheese addicts can go for the sabanikh (spinach) and jabnah (cheese) options The combined spinach and cheese pies have a little hit of chilli People travel a long way for these savoury treats Head down the hill to Wollongong Road and you'll find bags full of fresh Lebanese flat bread cooling on trolleys in the Peace Bakery shopfront every day of the year," says manager Hussein Tanana Even when the shopfront is closed at night you can still buy fresh bread from the industrial bakery out the back "You can't live without bread." trawl the shelves for the sweet and sour sensation of pomegranate molasses creamy garlic dip or a labneh-zaatar mix to pair perfectly with your bag of bread A tray of white milk slices at Said Pastry.Nina CullenFurther up the road at Said Pastry baklavas oozing honey sit in oversized metal trays Some are rolled up like cigars or shaped as pretty pyramids "That's our bestseller," says owner Said Taoube Campbelltown and Liverpool for their fix but don't let that stop you from branching out There are countless other slices that deserve a taste too: coconut you can't live on bread and pastries alone so head over to Arncliffe Food Barn on Forest Road This sprawling grocer stocks for international eaters with a strong line in Macedonian and Middle Eastern staples nuts and spices can be self-scooped to size preserves and antipasto next to giant tins of dolmades There are bullhorn (banana) chillis in three colours Bullhorn chillis at Arncliffe Food Barn.Nina CullenDo a slow circuit to uncover jars of bright pink turnip pickled mitka (wild cucumber) and boxes of dried moloukhia (mallow) which is likened to spinach and is boiled and then cooked with chicken you can also order fresh mallow when it's in season in January and February or try the frozen version What you didn't pick up from the Food Barn's deli you can get around the corner at Bitola Meats the smoky aroma declares their other specialty; bacon and ham Those craving continental cold cuts and authentic sausages have been coming here for years But just like everyone else from further afield who keeps coming back you can do it all again when the supplies run out Bitola Meats, 3/47 Forest Rd, Arncliffe, 02 9567 6451 bitolameats.com.au news and the hottest openings served to your inbox ShareLicense this articleMore: For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. 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The victim of a shooting in an Arncliffe street Link copiedShareShare articleTwo gunmen who shot a man three times in a suburban Sydney street may have been trying to send a message to the victim The victim, 23-year-old Mahmoud El-Zein, was shot at point blank range in the thighs and stomach in Arncliffe just after 5:30pm (AEDT) yesterday. The gunmen, who were described as of Middle Eastern appearance and aged in their early 20s, are still on the run. They were wearing hooded jumpers at the time of the shooting, police said. "There was an intent not to cause a fatal injury, as best you can do that when you start shooting someone," Detective Superintendent Mark Walton said. Mr El-Zein's injuries were yesterday described as critical, but Detective Superintendent Walton today said police had spoken with him. "He obviously continues to be treated, and we continue to try to extract as much useful information from him as we can, considering his condition," he said. "He's in a stable condition. It's not life threatening." Police said Mr El-Zein has a criminal history. Detective Superintendent Walton said 17 detectives were working to find the gunmen and take them into custody. "It's always a major concern when criminals are armed and they have shown an intent to discharge a firearm at someone," he said. "Whilst I'll describe that as an attempt to cause a non-fatal injury, the fact is when you shoot someone there is every likelihood that you are going to kill them." Detective Superintendent Walton said a car "connected to the incident" had been seized for forensic examination. He said police did not know what Mr El-Zein was doing in the area or if he had arranged to meet the gunmen. The man was shot on Wollongong Road in Arncliffe on Monday. (ABC News: Luke Rosen ) He said Wollongong Road, where the shooting took place, was a main road in a residential area. "There are some small shops in the area," he said. "We do have some information from witnesses. "It is likely they [the gunmen] would have had a car in the area and that's the sort of information we're looking for from anyone who can assist us." Arncliffe resident Ali Jomma said locals were shocked by the shooting. "We don't see things like this in this community; it's a great community to live in," he said. "It's a shock to all of us, broad daylight, someone coming ... shooting, we're not used to it, to be honest." He said a local soccer club was training at the park across the road. "I was at the park opening the soccer fields. All I heard was three bangs," he said. He said he did not know Mr El Zein, who is of a Lebanese background, but knew of him in the community. "He's a working class man," he said. "We came to this country to work. We left a war torn country to work. We didn't expect this."