Ray White has expanded its presence in Sydney’s north-west by launching a new office in Beaumont Hills led by former management accountant Seema Joshi After a 16-year career in management accounting Joshi transitioned into real estate four years ago driven by a passion for property that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic If you check the box above before you log in you won’t have to log back into the website next time you return even if you close your browser and come back later “I’ve always been passionate about connecting with people and real estate was the perfect way to do that,” Joshi said leadership and analytical skills I developed in the corporate world are invaluable in helping buyers and sellers make informed decisions.” she established the new Ray White Beaumont Hills office surrounding herself with an experienced team including a principal and property manager The couple’s decision to align their business with Ray White was influenced by the brand’s national recognition and support infrastructure “I always knew that when I opened my own business “The support and resources available through Ray White will allow us to provide the highest level of service to our community.” a family-friendly suburb with around 2,600 dwellings the new office aims to serve the local community with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and community involvement “I love this area; it’s peaceful but still well-connected to the city with a growing population of migrants from a diverse range of backgrounds,” Joshi said Joshi said her experience in the corporate world equipped her with the skills necessary to lead a thriving real estate business and I pride myself on my ability to build lasting relationships with my clients Everything I do is based on conviction and proof,” she said Ray White Beaumont Hills has secured two talented sales agents and is actively looking to recruit additional individuals to support its growth The office also plans to integrate charity work and community engagement as core elements of the operation highlighting Joshi’s leadership qualities and business acumen “Connecting Seema to our established list of members here further strengthens this position,” Snell said “Seema embodies the qualities we looked for in a leader with her desire to build and develop best in market teams.” This Beaumont Hills property has just hit the market IT HAS sought-after schools and a thriving shopping centre but not all househunters looking at the northwest are familiar with what is on offer at Beaumont Hills The area is hugged by Rouse Hill and Kellyville and even shares the same postcode but became a suburb in its own right in 2002 Agent Steven Cole from The Avenue said despite its popularity with young families and downsizers This property at 39 Tamborine Drive has a price guide of $1.45 million “It is strange that some people just don’t even know where Beaumont Hills is,” he said “It is a similar price to Kellyville but it has a younger demographic with a lot of primary school aged children and it has given families an opportunity to upsize from nearby suburbs such as Glenwood Kings Langley and Quakers Hill because it offers good value for money.” Latest figures from CoreLogic RP Data show the median house price at Beaumont Hill is $1.2225 million The suburb has a strong community feel with outdoor markets being held on the last Saturday of the month starting in August it is more affordable than Castle Hill ($1.56 million) on par with Kellyville ($1.219 million) and slightly more expensive than Rouse Hill ($1.16 million) While the suburb has enjoyed growth of 30 per cent over the past year prices have remained stable in the 12 months ending in May There were 119 house sales recorded in this period with a 3 per cent change in the median price Figures have remained stable in the latest quarter Agent Michael Roberts from Louis Carr Real Estate said Beaumont Hills doesn’t have the extremes of the market like other suburbs — there are fewer high end properties and no apartments “They are all around the median price and that is why it is probably more consistent than other suburbs which are being pulled back by the top end and dragged down by the bottom end,” he said it is a small suburb and it has a great shopping centre which is within walking distance to most homes.” This home at 5 Carmargue Street just sold for $1.29m There are about 2300 dwellings at Beaumont Hills and most are about 10 years old There is a mix of single and double-storey houses as well as townhouses Block sizes vary from 450sq m to about 700sq m or even larger This townhouse at 17 Hester Way recently sold for $800,000 The most expensive house in the suburb is 9 Glasshouse Rd — it has five bedrooms and is on 1022sq m Mr Roberts has just listed 39 Tamborine Drive which has a price guide of $1.45 million is on a 758sq m block and has a built-in spa “Most of the homes in the suburb have aged well,” Mr Roberts said “There are not many pockets of Beaumont Hills that you wouldn’t be proud of — most streets are well groomed and maintained.” 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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This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Malek Fahd Islamic School will be paid $10 million and get a property worth about $12 million as it continues to sue its founder the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) in a Sydney court Students at the Greenacre campus of Malek Fahd Islamic School in 2015.Credit: Nic Walker AFIC agreed in the NSW Supreme Court to transfer money and property to Malek Fahd a year after the school began litigation seeking $45 million in damages Malek Fahd alleges AFIC breached its fiduciary duty and engaged in "unconscionable conduct" by forcing the school to pay inflated rent to keep the organisation afloat over a number of years The school says the organisation treated it as a "servant", bought property using funds which belonged to Malek Fahd, then charged the school "extortionate" rent for the same properties This led to government funding being withdrawn because authorities believed the school was operating for profit. AFIC says it bought the land using its own money, apart from a $1.4 million loan given by Malek Fahd, and it was entitled to charge the rent. The organisation's barrister, Michael Elliott SC, said AFIC may have had a "misunderstanding" of its obligations but there was "no controversy" that renting was in the school's interest. "It is simply wrong to characterise those payments, in my client's hands, as the school's funds. They're not," he said. "Loan monies and rent monies in our hands are ours, and if we want to buy property we can." Justice Michael Ball made an order on Thursday for AFIC to hand over $10 million to reimburse rent, the $1.4 million loan and payments for services. Malek Fahd will also be transferred ownership of its $12 million Beaumont Hills campus in Sydney's north-west, which opened in 2011 and caters to more than 300 students. In agreeing to transfer the money and property, which represent about half the damages the school is seeking, AFIC made no admissions. The court heard further details of the "unrelenting control" AFIC exercised over Malek Fahd until March 2016, when the school appointed a new board and adopted a new constitution. In 2006, the Weekend Australian published details of a report written by forensic accountants Worrells, which argued there was a diversion of profit from the school to AFIC, which would concern governments. This advice - labelled "prescient" by Malek Fahd's barrister Kelly Rees SC - led to "upheaval" at AFIC. Some members were expelled, others became injured when they tried to occupy AFIC's office, and ultimately new officers were elected. However, Ms Rees said this created new problems when both the dumped and newly-elected AFIC members tried to access the rent being paid by Malek Fahd. Those on the way out tried to freeze AFIC's bank accounts so the rent could not be paid, while those on the way in resolved to physically drive to Malek Fahd and collect the rent cheques by hand. "The revenue provided to AFIC by Malek Fahd was a very important source of income," Ms Rees said. Malek Fahd Islamic School will be paid $10 million and get a property worth about $12 million as it continues to sue its founder, the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) in a Sydney court. On Thursday, AFIC agreed in the NSW Supreme Court to transfer money and property to Malek Fahd a year after the school began litigation seeking $45 million in damages. Malek Fahd alleges AFIC breached its fiduciary duty and engaged in \\\"unconscionable conduct\\\" by forcing the school to pay inflated rent, including years of rent in advance, to keep the organisation afloat over a number of years. The school says the organisation treated it as a \\\"servant\\\", bought property using funds which belonged to Malek Fahd, then . because authorities believed the school was operating for profit. The organisation's barrister, Michael Elliott SC, said AFIC may have had a \\\"misunderstanding\\\" of its obligations but there was \\\"no controversy\\\" that renting was in the school's interest. \\\"It is simply wrong to characterise those payments, in my client's hands, as the school's funds. They're not,\\\" he said. \\\"Loan monies and rent monies in our hands are ours, and if we want to buy property we can.\\\" Malek Fahd will also be transferred ownership of its $12 million Beaumont Hills campus in Sydney's north-west, which opened in 2011 and caters to more than 300 students. The court heard further details of the \\\"unrelenting control\\\" AFIC exercised over Malek Fahd until March 2016, when the school appointed a new board and adopted a new constitution. This advice - labelled \\\"prescient\\\" by Malek Fahd's barrister Kelly Rees SC - led to \\\"upheaval\\\" at AFIC. Some members were expelled, others became injured when they tried to occupy AFIC's office, and ultimately new officers were elected. Those on the way out tried to freeze AFIC's bank accounts so the rent could not be paid, while those on the way in resolved to physically drive to Malek Fahd and collect the rent cheques by hand. \\\"The revenue provided to AFIC by Malek Fahd was a very important source of income,\\\" Ms Rees said. Photo caption: Mayor Gangemi pictured in a location in Kellyville that could be affected by the NSW Government's proposed planning reforms. The Hills Shire Council has requested an exemption from the NSW Government's proposed low- and mid-rise housing reforms due to the large number of new homes being zoned, approved, and built across the Shire. The decision was made during an Ordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday after Council warned the proposed policy could erode the character of The Hills' family-friendly suburbs that have been meticulously planned over the last 20 years. Under the NSW Government's proposal, six-storey apartments could be built in small village centres in suburban areas like Beaumont Hills and Rouse Hill, which are completely ill-equipped to deal with this size and scale of density. These small centres meet the daily needs of residents rather than providing large-scale services or accommodating transport nodes like metro stations. "When it comes to Council's taking action on the state's housing crisis, The Hills Shire has already done much of the heavy lifting for Greater Sydney," Mayor Gangemi said. "We've already zoned enough land for 50,000 new homes, we've consistently exceeded our housing targets, we've approved more than 22,670 homes since 2016, and around 15,550 new homes have been built in our Shire since 2016. "Clearly, we are not opposed to development as we are committed to providing housing in the right locations, supported by infrastructure. We have a strong track record of planning for future growth and approvals, with plenty of zoned land in the pipeline. "The NSW Government's proposals might be suited to some areas in the inner city where the Premier has consistently said he wants to rebalance Sydney's housing growth, but we've done enough over the years to demonstrate it's not the best approach here." Mayor Gangemi said The Hills Shire is currently facing an infrastructure crisis, with an existing shortage of infrastructure to cater to the planned growth. "By placing resources in the right places, we can see homes being built on land that has already been zoned for development. These homes can be located in well-connected areas near public transport and other amenities such as station precincts and release areas, where people are eagerly waiting for new homes," he said. "We need the NSW Government to commit to tangible infrastructure solutions to accommodate the unplanned growth these reforms will create. Otherwise, we risk increased traffic, heightened demand for open spaces, reduced on-street parking, and additional pressure on our existing schools and hospitals." Mayor Gangemi said the NSW Government's reforms must be tailored to each community. "A one-size-fits-all answer to housing will not work – each council and community needs to be empowered to tailor solutions that work for their area," he said. "Otherwise, we risk damaging the family-friendly character of The Hills and reduce the community satisfaction levels this Council has worked hard to achieve." Council will now submit in writing its reasons for requesting an exemption from the NSW Government's low- and mid-rise housing reforms. What areas will be affected by the proposed changes? For The Hills, the proposed changes will likely impact the following areas: What type of housing is the NSW Government proposing will be built to generate more homes? Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe Homeowners in some of the country’s wealthiest suburbs are among those who have piled on too much debt, borrowing more than five times their household incomes to buy a house analysis by Digital Finance Analytics shows Families in the middle ring suburbs and those who bought homes in coastal locations have also overstretched their finances leaving little wiggle room for contingencies SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. from Killcare Heights and MacMasters Beach on the NSW Central Coast to Balnarring and Somers on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula have been thrust into the ranks of the country’s most expensive housing markets Prices surged in some areas by as much as $800,000 in the past four years New figures reveal that schools in Sydney's north-west are bursting at the seams while the NSW Government forges ahead with plans to allow duplexes, townhouses, terraces and apartments on suburban streets. The figures were released to The Hills Shire Council by the NSW Department of Education and show that four local public schools – Matthew Pearce, Rouse Hill, Castle Hill and North Kellyville – are ranked among the top 20 biggest primary schools in the state by enrolment. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi said the figures show that the NSW Government can't keep up with the infrastructure required for existing communities in Sydney's north-west, let alone the boom in population that could result from their planning reforms. "Our community knows that local schools are in high demand and these figures prove that the Hills is home to some of the biggest schools in the state," Mayor Gangemi said. "When you look further at the list, you realise the problem is one that unfairly impacts north-west Sydney with nine schools in our region ranked in the top 20 biggest primary schools in NSW. "It's not much better for the high schools, with the top three largest schools in the state, including Castle Hill High School, all located within 17km of each other in north-west Sydney. "Councils like The Hills Shire and Blacktown have done the heavy lifting on housing over the last decade. We've well exceeded our housing targets, and that's forecast to continue over the next ten years. This data shows that the Government isn't keeping up with its end of the bargain by funding and providing the state-level infrastructure like schools, which our residents need. "We support the development of more housing, but it must be well-planned and include proper infrastructure. Currently, there is enough zoned land for 50,000 additional homes in our local government area. "We simply cannot allow the open slather that the Government's reforms will deliver. It will decimate our streets and heap further pressure on schools that are already buckling under pressure. New schools in new release areas are over capacity before they've even opened. "These figures are yet another example of why the Minns Government needs to withdraw its deeply flawed low- and mid-rise housing reforms." The Government's policy could impact small suburban centres that aren't connected to train lines or major bus routes, resulting in mid-rise apartments in the middle of suburbia. "It's ridiculous that we could see six-storey apartments around small shopping centres like Beaumont Village, which is currently surrounded by one- and two-storey homes," Mayor Gangemi said. "These reforms are a one-size-fits-all answer that will not solve the housing crisis but will put densities in the wrong areas far from infrastructure and irreversibly damage the character of communities. "While submissions for the Explanation of Intended Effect: Changes to create low- and mid-rise housing closed on 23 February 2024, residents who are concerned with the proposal are encouraged to contact the Premier, Chris Minns and Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Paul Scully." Council submitted a rejection of the proposed planning reforms and sought an exemption from the policy in recognition of its strong record on housing. North-west Sydney schools in the top 20 biggest by enrolment across NSW Link copiedShareShare articleIn short: Three bodies were discovered at two Sydney locations on Tuesday.Kwang Kyung Yoo presented to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has been charged over the alleged murders.What's next The 49-year-old will face a court bedside hearing on Thursday.A 49-year-old taekwondo instructor has been charged with murdering a family after the bodies of a mother father and child were found in two separate locations in Sydney Kwang Kyung Yoo will face a bedside court hearing on Thursday after he was charged at about 9pm on Wednesday Police allege his three victims were subjected to an assault with "murderous intent" and died from their injuries Forensic police and homicide detectives returned to two separate crime scenes in Sydney's inner west Kwang Kyung Yoo remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Police return to the Lion's Taekwondo studio North Parramatta where the bodies of a woman and child were found Police sources have confirmed that a mother and her child who were found dead in a taekwondo studio on Tuesday were strangled while her husband suffered fatal stab wounds Detectives are still searching for a motive The body of a man aged 39 was found at a home on Watkins Road in Baulkham Hills about 10:15am on Tuesday and their 7-year-old son were found in Lion's Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy on Daking Street in North Parramatta about 1pm on Tuesday The bodies of a mother and son were found in North Parramatta presented to Westmead Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Monday police confirmed that he had been arrested and would likely be charged with the murders Superintendent Daniel Doherty said Mr Yoo used to teach the child martial arts Superintendent Doherty said the family lived in Baulkham Hills and described their deaths as "a very sad Forensic police and homicide detectives have returned to two separate crime scenes Police tape off a crime scene after an alleged triple murder Police allege the mother and son were killed inside the martial arts centre sometime between 5:30pm and 6:30pm on Monday The man then allegedly used the woman's BMW to leave North Parramatta after 6:30pm He then "at some stage" met up or confronted the 39-year-old man in Baulkham Hills Superintendent Doherty said police believe the family are from South Korea Police have cordoned off the studio and blacked out the windows as forensic officers comb through the scene Neighbour Ibby Boufassa described Baulkham Hills as quiet and peaceful and said it was "very scary" to hear about the incident really sad for the child … it's really really awful the entire family got killed." Baulkham Hills resident Ibby Boufassa said she was shocked by the news Another local resident said the family's deaths would reverberate through the community "This is a complex full of kids who probably go to the same school … it's quite sad and shocking," she said told ABC News the couple were "very kind and humorous" and adored their little boy She said the pair had been together for "a long time" before they got married and described the mother as "a sweetheart" ReactReactCopy link20 Feb 2024 11:08pmTue 20 Feb 2024 at 11:08pmParents of 39yo male informed in person"It's been a harrowing experience for the families and friends of the three victims They're still dealing with this," Detective Superintendent Doherty said 10:59pmTue 20 Feb 2024 at 10:59pmPolice share first sense of timelineIt is alleged the boy and his mother were killed inside the martial arts centre sometime between 5:30 and 6:30pm on Monday Police allege the man in hospital used the woman's BMW to leave North Parramatta after 6:30pm "We will allege he has murdered the man at Baulkham Hills and then at some stage after that has driven that vehicle to Westmead Hospital" The bodies of the three family members were discovered the next day on Tuesday 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) A rise in new listings could ease pressure on home buyers Sydney’s spring home selling season has come early in some areas with the greater choice of homes expected to give property seekers welcome relief from rising prices Many of the biggest listings increases were in the northwest and southwest along with small pockets of the north shore and eastern suburbs It comes as new listings across the city were nearly 10 per cent higher over July than at the same time last year and slightly above the decade average MORE: Inside Jeff Bezos’ $769m real estate portfolio The listings bump signals a change from recent months when much of the market was stuck in a listings slump that forced home buyers to compete harder for the limited housing available in their areas Auction bidding has been strong in recent months because of a listings shortage Experts said it was the main reason property prices have risen for the past eight months despite record interest rate rises strangling buyers’ borrowing capacity And while this climate of housing shortages was expected to continue in much of Sydney for the next few weeks new PropTrack data indicated there were areas showing green shoots ahead of spring MORE: Homebuyer’s error to cost him $1.7m These areas could also see more listings in the coming months as the traditional spring selling season gets underway – the period of the year normally marked by the highest listing numbers Edmondson Park and Oatley had the biggest listings rises over the past three months at 23-43 per cent Beaumont Hills and Rouse Hill in the northwest had rises of 16-31 per cent Wahroonga had the biggest rise among north shore suburbs at 27 per cent while Kingsford and Coogee had the biggest increases across the eastern suburbs at a respective 19 and 18 per cent MORE: Ukraine War’s bizarre effect on Aussie home prices NRL supercoach’s old waterfront home sold for $4m+ PropTrack economist Angus Moore said listing increases would take some of the heat out of some markets by giving buyers more choice PropTrack is now expecting price growth in the second half of 2023 to be more subdued than over the last six months due to the increases in listings Ray White economist Nerida Conisbee said more homeowners listing their properties for sale could break some of the deadlock in the market and encourage other homeowners to list Agents said it would be a quiet spring in some areas listing (shortages) have been self-fulfilling People haven’t listed because there hasn’t been much for them to move to,” she said “It will take more homeowners selling for other owners to eventually list.” the director of real estate group Adrian William said it would still be a quieter spring compared to previous years albeit not as strained a climate as in previous months “There will be more choice but it’s not going to be the bargain hunters market that many buyers have hoped Areas where listing volumes are plummeting along with Newport on the northern beaches it has not been uncommon for more than 50 people to show up at open homes It comes as landlords are increasingly cashing out of the housing market because of higher interest rates with the number of investor property sales hitting double the levels seen before the pandemic PropTrack figures showed 26 per cent of all NSW property trades in June were rental properties – a 7 per cent rise since the RBA’s first cash rate hike in May last year Suburbs with the biggest rise in listings: (20-43%) Edmondson Park The estimated damage from a hail storm that hit north-western Sydney last month has risen more than fivefold in a fortnight as residents face an uncertain wait for repairs Residents of Sydney's north-west, in suburbs such as Beaumount Hills, Rouse Hill and Kellyville, reported thousands of cars and homes damaged by baseball-sized hail stones and winds of up to 95 km/h as they were hit hardest by a storm cell that stretched across greater Sydney The total damage estimated to have been wrought by the storm has risen to about $186 million and some 48,000 insurance claims from the $30 million estimated in the days after the storm hit according to estimates provided by the Insurance Council of Australia "These figures are likely to rise as policyholders lodge more claims," said Campbell Fuller Tarps cover damage from giant hailstones across north western Sydney.Credit: Nick Moir captured by photographer Nick Moir earlier this week shows the extent of repairs still to be done in the area The aerial photograph shows many homes using tarpaulins to keep the rain out while awaiting full roofing repairs "It looks like the circus is in town," Emily Colvin one of many residents temporarily living with a big top effect Ms Colvin says emergency electrical work and plugging of her roof leaks began the Monday after the storm hit Residents say complete repairs could be more than one month away.Credit: Nick Moir But she is facing weeks and uncertain wait for the complete repainting of home's internal ceiling For nearby resident Michael Ferns the storm came at the worst possible time The Insurance Council says repair times are determined by the availability of work.Credit: Nick Moir "We were expecting our first open home this Saturday," he said "[Now] we're up for a whole new roof the water was channelled into certain places The front entry was like a water feature" Both family cars are also awaiting repairs Michael Ferns with his wife Michelle and children Olivia and Harrison at their Beaumont Hills home "They were like baseballs out of the sky and through the windscreen," he said But after weeks of work preparing to put his house on the market Mr Ferns is now facing uncertainty and up to another month's wait for complete repairs Hail damage to car owned by Rouse Hill resident Ben Little.Credit: TNV News to make essential repairs to his home quickly the availability of repair work will now determine how quickly he can continue with plans to sell "The time taken to repair a damaged property will depend on the nature of the damage and the availability of qualified tradespeople and building materials," Mr Fuller of the ICA said "Insurers are advising their customers on the process for assessing damaged cars Repairs will depend on the capacity of smash repairers to handle a sharp rise in volumes." Mr Fuller says home owners must contact their insurer before commissioning any repair work The Insurance Council has a hotline for residents seeking information about which insurer they are with or any information about the claims process: 1800 734 621 reported thousands of cars and homes damaged by baseball-sized hail stones and winds of up to 95 km/h as they were hit \\\"These figures are likely to rise as policyholders lodge more claims,\\\" said Campbell Fuller \\\"It looks like the circus is in town,\\\" Emily Colvin But she is facing weeks and uncertain wait for the complete repainting of home's internal ceiling \\\"We were expecting our first open home this Saturday,\\\" he said The front entry was like a water feature\\\" \\\"They were like baseballs out of the sky and through the windscreen,\\\" he said Mr Ferns is now facing uncertainty and up to another month's wait for complete repairs \\\"The time taken to repair a damaged property will depend on the nature of the damage and the availability of qualified tradespeople and building materials,\\\" Mr Fuller of the ICA said \\\"Insurers are advising their customers on the process for assessing damaged cars Repairs will depend on the capacity of smash repairers to handle a sharp rise in volumes.\\\" embrace electric mobility and most importantly – save money.  EVs have been seen as a status symbol for those at the wealthier end of town But new data shows that this perception is changing Recent analysis of EVs bought via novated leases by NALSPA (National Automotive Leasing & Salary Packaging Association) which heads up major fleet lease firms and salary packaging providers shows the top ten postcodes going electric are in fact in the outer While EV incentives such as post-purchase rebates have now been pulled by most states (excluding Queensland and Western Australia) The Federal Government’s EV discount package introduced in 2022 waives the fringe benefit tax opening up savings when drivers opt to salary sacrifice to buy an EV via a novated lease the savings can make the weekly lease of a $67,000 Tesla Model 3 equal to that of a $40,000 internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle the Long Range Model 3 costs $67,900 before on-road costs in Australia.) New statistics released by NALSPA reveal that the outer suburbs and Baulkham Hills in New South Wales, as well as Werribee and Tarneit in Victoria are among the top ten postal codes in terms of the greatest adoption rates of novated leases for battery electric vehicles Looking more closely at Sydney and surrounds Gosford/Wyoming (postcode 2250) also falls in the top ten for uptake of novated leases for EVs Drivers residing in a cluster of metropolitan suburbs around Lane Cove Willoughby and St Ives are also taking advantage of the program NALSPA’s data also backs up that of the AAA (Australian Automobile Association), which in January also showed that EV uptake in outer suburbs was on the increase The data includes all pluggable electric vehicles – known as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) “Everyday workers living in the suburbs are noticing more than ever before that buying an EV is not only within reach thanks to government incentives but also makes financial sense for them,” says NALSPA chief executive Rohan Martin “The further you are from the city centre It makes sense that so many outer suburban motorists are now switching to electric – be that BEV or PHEV - they’re saving thousands on running costs by doing away with rising petrol prices and the car price itself through the EV discount.” Two men have been arrested during a gun-crime raid by heavily armed police in northern Sydney overnight A 22-year-old man was arrested at a home in Guardian Avenue after a handgun was discovered inside the property was arrested after he drove up to the property during the raid and was found to have a knife in his vehicle The same house was previously targeted by anti-terror police during the Operation Appleby raids the largest counter-terror probe in Australian history at the time Neighbours told 7 News that up to 60 officers wearing bullet-proof vests and armed with machine guns spent most of the night searching the home. Those living nearby were extensively questioned while officers also searched cars parked outside the homes and removed several items. The officers were deployed by Operation Talon, a long-running operation set up to target gun crime around Sydney. Operation Talon Forward Commander, Acting Superintendent Chris Nicholson, said last night’s activity was part of an on-going strategy targeting gun-related violence. He said: 'We will continue these forms of engagement in the coming days and weeks to ensure the safety and reassurance of the community.' Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our... Pub is forced to pay family £75,000 after wrongly accusing them of 'dine and dash' over £150... 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Principal Ray Barrett told last night's meeting that an internal review and improved record keeping are likely to mean the Education Minister will allow the school to keep operating and retain its Higher School Certificate accreditation. But some parents were still worried that they may have to enrol their children elsewhere. "Everyone (is) concerned. They can't answer. They say we think about it and take time, we'll find out and let you know," one parent said after the meeting. "Our plead was for the people in authority to find a solution that that problem ASAP," said another. Dr Barrett said he could understand the concerns of parents but believed the school had ticked all the boxes and that the risk of closure may have been overstated. "They're here because their kindergarten kids are crying because they thought they wouldn't be with their friends, HSC students in tears," he said. "We have had some teachers go and we have had some students go. "The reason for the meeting was to be open, transparent, give everybody a copy of the Minister's letter. "I indicated to the Board of Studies that was the way we were going to proceed, because I think they have been under pressure from parents and phone calls. Education Minister Adrian Piccoli will make a final decision in December. The federal government’s 2022 Electric Car Discount policy has been a boon for EV uptake in Australia’s outer commuter suburbs according to new figures from the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) Figures published Monday by NALSPA revealed that outer suburbs such as Werribee and Tarneit in Victoria rank within the top ten postcodes for the highest uptake of novated leases for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) The introduction of the Electric Car Discount – a fringe benefit tax (FBT) exemption introduced into law in late-2022 – has had a notable impact on the uptake of EVs through novated leases the market share of battery and plug in hybrids in the novated lease market has jumped from three per cent in 2022 to 14 per cent in March this year It says the tax benefit means that a $67,000 Tesla Model 3 can be leased over a five year period for the same cost as a $40,000 petrol car even  though the Tesla’s driveaway price is over $25,000 more than the equivalent petrol vehicle a novated lease holder buying a $52,000 BYD Atto3 could save around $6,300 a year compared with buying an equivalent sized $59,000 petrol SUV Top 10 postcodes for BEV/PHEVs via novated leases Source: NALSPA for the period 1 July 22 – 31 December 2023 inclusive; * equal seventh; everyday working Australians are taking advantage of the significant savings discount on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles through salary packaging,” said Rohan Martin “Everyday workers living in the suburbs are noticing more than ever before that buying an EV is not only within reach thanks to government incentives but also makes financial sense for them “The further you are from the city centre It makes sense that so many outer suburban motorists are now switching to electric – be that BEV or PHEV – they’re saving thousands on running costs by doing away with rising petrol prices and the car price itself through the EV discount “This policy is doing what it was designed to do: help more everyday Australians consider and make their next car electric Customers are telling our members that the savings from the electric car discount are pivotal in getting them to make the switch they’re making further savings through GST-free benefits and a lower taxable income NALSPA’s figures also demonstrate the way in which plug-in hybrid EVs are serving as a bridge – or simply the more affordable option available “Both electric and plug-in hybrids are performing strongly in the outer suburbs and they are also appealing to those families residing in regional Australia,” said Martin Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012 His preferred mode of transport is his feet Input your search keywords and press Enter 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 Ray was sent this video of a man allegedly masturbating while watching two teenage girls washing a car on at Beaumont Hills in Sydney’s north-west around 3.30pm on Tuesday please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Hakan Nami lives 40 kilometres north-west of the CBD in a suburb that has just been named Sydney’s least liveable But when told Stanhope Gardens had taken the wooden spoon in a new study ranking 555 suburbs by liveability the father of two retorted that he couldn’t “picture living anywhere else” “You can’t get any better from being five minutes from work,” he said of his daily commute to neighbouring suburb Bella Vista Stanhope Gardens has its own shopping centre There are four major shopping centres in his local area and a leisure centre where his children swim once a week and take tae-kwon-do classes He also said the neighbours made a “good” community that looked out for each other such as Stanhope Gardens and neighbouring The Ponds are often disadvantaged by studies like these co-author of the Domain Liveable Sydney 2016 study and associate town planner at Tract Consultants Georgia Sedgmen said It’s not that these suburbs are “unliveable” it’s they are still developing the qualities that will make them more liveable in the future Many suburbs that found themselves at the bottom of the liveability chart were awaiting the delivery of key infrastructure as well as retail and attractions that will boost their cultural standing this infrastructure is predominantly the upcoming Sydney Metro Northwest expected to be complete in 2019 Other qualities that were analysed in the study authored by Tract and Deloitte Access Economics Ms Sedgmen also pointed out that some indicators relied partially on census data meaning these suburbs were probably already transforming and would likely jump a few rungs in future studies “It’s not the case that they’re terrible areas,” she said “Even the suburbs that didn’t rank well on the list are great suburbs on a world scale It’s also important to note that different methodologies can throw up very different results The study also doesn’t consider factors that are immeasurable the community aspect and whether you grew up in the neighbourhood would fall under what Ms Sedgmen describes as a suburb’s “loveability” the study also doesn’t measure affordability This could also be why Mr Nami prefers the area over the eastern suburbs He moved to Stanhope Gardens two years ago to buy a three-bedroom duplex for under $500,000 – a decision he calls a “no-brainer” due to other property prices at the time The median house price in Stanhope Gardens is now $845,000 Mr Mani’s life is centred around his local area M7 and M4 also being a big attraction for me The popularity of the west and north-west for young families and home owners also had House Search Australia buyer’s agent Jacque Parker “surprised” by the study “For so long these areas have been seen as far away and poorly serviced [by transport] … but it’s going to become more accessible,” she said First National Hills Direct sales agent Sanjeev Kumar who sells homes across the west and north-west suburbs said investors and young families are very active “Both groups are excited about the upcoming North West Rail Link and transport to the city is becoming a major factor for purchasers,” Mr Kumar said he said the western suburbs are a “fantastic option for buyers” which fell in the bottom 50 suburbs for liveability were “not on the radar for new homes” 10 years ago “Now [they are] one of the best entry level areas for first home buyers.” These areas are on the border between the City of Blacktown and the Hills Shire Kenthurst and Kellyville were among the bottom 50 suburbs in the city but falling within the City of Blacktown – The Ponds Parklea and Stanhope Gardens – also dropped into the lowest ranked areas Transport was a common weakness in most of these areas A Hills Shire Council spokesman said residents are predominantly families that enjoy being on the suburban and rural fringe with access to parks “There is no doubt that the Hills Shire has been starved of public transport options for many years that is set to change with the completion of the [Sydney Metro Northwest] in 2019,” he said The Ponds neighbourhood, which received a low ranking in this study was rated one of city’s most advantaged suburbs on an index of advantage and disadvantage published by the Bureau of Statistics after the most recent census. The authors of the Domain Liveable Sydney study point out the indicators tend to favour densely populated neighbourhoods. 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 Beaumont Health has issued a temporary visitor ban at its Farmington Hills hospital due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases the Southfield-based system said Wednesday The barring of visitation starts Thursday at 8 a.m. according to a company press release. No one will be allowed in rooms of patients with pending or positive COVID-19 tests except for end-of-life or other extreme circumstance as approved by clinical leadership patients and visitors test positive for COVID-19," Beaumont Health spokesman Mark Geary said Wednesday.   we are temporarily restricting visitors at our Farmington Hills campus we are in the process of reminding and educating our patients visitors and staff about the importance of taking all appropriate precautions to limit the spread of the virus." Beaumont Health started banning visitors from all of its hospitals after it confirmed its first COVID-19 case at its Dearborn hospital Michigan has experienced a plateau in the number of COVID-19 cases in the past couple of weeks or those not suspected of having the virus will also be restricted at Beaumont's Farmington Hills facility with some exceptions Those who qualify to visit under one of the exceptions will be screened for symptoms of respiratory infection required to wear personal protective equipment and must stay in the patient's room One person may visit or accompany non-COVID-19 patients under the following circumstances: Two people may accompany a patient who is at the end of life or is anticipating death with a do-not-resuscitate order planned withdrawal of life-sustaining interventions or evaluation for hospice care The new emergency center and surgical suite opening in March at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills is all about patient care said Wednesday morning during a preview event for the new wing of the hospital at 28050 Grand River in Farmington Hills "What it allows us to do is to provide state-of-the-art emergency services as well as ICU services and intensive care as well as surgical services," he said advanced robotic technologies here in the center with all the latest and greatest in patient care." The hospital will open the $160 million expansion throughout the month of March More: Farmington High School physical education instructor named district's Teacher of the Year More: Farmington Hills students learn about black history from teachers, parents through storytelling More: Certified Master Chef exam returning to Schoolcraft College next week Farmington Hills Mayor Ken Massey said the project is a huge benefit not only to the hospital but to the city as well Having that additional technology and equipment means residents who need to come to the hospital have better access to the services they need "Seventy-five percent of what our fire department does is medical And the vast majority of those calls are transported to this hospital." And the work at the hospital isn't done quite yet The new South Tower is expected to open later this summer with 80 private patient rooms the hospital's new main entrance and reception area and nursing units for orthopedics An additional 19 private medical observation rooms will open later this year that will provide care to patients with chest pain the area that holds the current emergency room and trauma center will be renovated for 58 new treatment rooms Another 27 rooms for perioperative patients who are in the hospital for surgery Members of the community are invited to check out the facility during an event this weekend in the wing and will allow community members to tour the facility and speak to experts family fun activities such as crafts and touring fire trucks and helicopters will also be available The renovation is the hospital's first since Beaumont took over the hospital it's the first major renovation to the hospital since 1993 the hospital's chair of Emergency Medicine brings the hospital closer to practicing medicine in an environment many patients demand to see "We were operating within a footprint that was truly designed in the '80s and trying to practice 2020 medicine in a 1980 facility we didn't have a lot of the technology we have today "The space required in order to provide the care we do today is very demanding." Contact David Veselenak at dveselenak@hometownlife.com or 734-678-6728 Follow him on Twitter @davidveselenak FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Because of a recent rise in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases at the Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills a no visitor policy has been implemented The policy was made out of an abundance of caution The policy goes into effect on Thursday at 8 a.m Aug. 12, 2020 -- Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 89,271; Death toll now at 6,273 Nobody will be allowed in rooms of patients with pending or positive COVID-19 tests except for end-of-life or other extreme circumstances All other visitors are also restricted until further notice Exceptions may apply if a visitor screens negative for symptoms of respiratory infection One person may visit or accompany a non-COVID-19 patient for the following reasons: All visitors are required to be screened for symptoms of respiratory illness They will be issued a sticker indicating they have been screened Approved visitors will be required to wear PPE at all times and cannot leave the patient room READ: More local news coverage Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. 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This latest opening is part of Beaumont's plan to open about 30 urgent care facilities in southeast Michigan by the end of 2020. For its urgent care facilities, the health system partnered with WellStreet which specializes in urgent care operations.  “The talented providers and staff at Beaumont Urgent Care are focused on our patients’ experience," Ron Lavater said in a statement. "It is our goal to have patients in and out within an hour or less We are thrilled to serve the communities in and around Farmington Hills.” That's the tea: Gen Z entrepreneurs open tea shop in Twelve Oaks Mall Coming together: Classrooms band together to thank soldiers, veterans Urgent care facilities are best for patients experiencing symptoms of a cold mild intestinal illness and minor orthopedic injuries Patients experiencing symptoms of severe ailments should visit an emergency room or call 9-1-1.  "If you can think about something that might require lots of testing like cardiac monitoring that would be something to go to the ER for," Sessa said But the second Farmington Hills location will be equipped with a lab X-ray and the ability to make fiberglass splints.  The new location can be reached at 248-516-1978 and is open 8 a.m Contact reporter Shelby Tankersley at stankersle@hometownlife.com or 248-305-0448. Follow her on Twitter @shelby_tankk.  an outpatient center in Livonia, is just about ready to open to the public.  Crews are putting final touches on the building near the corner of Seven Mile and Haggerty roads in Livonia and staff are training for the center's April 27 opening. Beaumont's $68 million Livonia campus will be an outpatient center offering most of the services one would normally go to a hospital for.  "This is what our patient population wants; this is what they asked for," Imana Minard director of nursing for Beaumont's Farmington Hills Hospital said. "They want something like this to be right in their backyard.” People will be welcome to check out the center for themselves during an open house between noon and 2 p.m The building includes space for CT scans, ultrasounds Beaumont's Livonia campus also includes an emergency care center with trauma bays making it unique from other ambulatory centers in the area The emergency center will open in early June.  we just won’t admit patients here like we would at our hospital," Minard said "We will do everything needed to get them admitted if that’s what they need The two other similar healthcare options in the city — St. Mary Mercy Hospital and the Livonia Medical Center — are both completely or partially operated by the St Minard said Beaumont's facility gives people another option and makes care more convenient for current Beaumont patients living in Livonia The healthcare provider is the largest in Michigan "People here who use Beaumont for their services are driving long distances because they’re going to Farmington Hills Royal Oak or Dearborn," said Maureen Biddinger-Grisius, clinical nurse manager of the emergency center in Livonia. "This way we’re bringing the comfort and the care that you trust closer to home said locals working in healthcare have been excited to see Beaumont come to their hometown The more flexible hours and one-stop nature of an ambulatory center have also made it attractive to prospective staff.  "The majority of the staff that will work here live in this area," she said "When we ask why they want to work at the Livonia center they say it’s because they want to be part of a center that gives care in their own community The team here is so rooted in this area and this community." Though the facility has many of the features of a hospital it's not one and isn't meant to feel like one Local alcoholism spike: Health care workers, studies agree that alcohol abuse increased during pandemic Amazing weight loss: A Milford woman lost 150 pounds and transformed her life after years of struggle Local road work: Pothole-infested Eight Mile Road on course for major upgrade along Northville-Novi border The emergency center will be the only service there open around the clock and the building's design promotes a welcoming feel The Livonia campus features plenty of natural light sensory elements meant to comfort children and art of Michigan landmarks like the Mackinac Bridge and the Fox Theatre Staff hope the calming nature of the center will make those weary of hospitals come in for preventative care that can catch health issues before they become major concerns.  "There’s a high-level of tech that we have here and a high-level of service we can provide COO of Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills "For people who have a stigma against hospitals having this type of facility is great for preventative care." An increase in coronavirus cases has led Beaumont to implement a temporary no-visitor policy at its Farmington Hills hospital.  has seen a recent influx of COVID-19 cases but the health system said its decision is "out of an abundance of caution." The policy took effect  Aug patients with positive or pending coronavirus tests will not be allowed visitors except in end-of-life situations or other extreme circumstances.  For non-coronavirus patients with no respiratory infections patients will be allowed one visitor at a time if they are in critical condition have a cognitive or physical disability or are 21 years or younger Local activism: Livonia residents, activists ask city to confront racist reputation with change Friday night lights: KLAA East football preview 2020: What to watch for Show me the money: Here's who pays the most property taxes in Westland The hospital will also make exceptions for patients being admitted receiving an outpatient test or procedure or are an adult with a court-appointed guardian.  Any visitors will be screened for symptoms of respiratory sickness and anyone exhibiting symptoms will be turned away All visitors must wear personal protective equipment As part of an ongoing $160 million expansion plan Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills has opened its updated Cardiac Catheterization Lab which was taken out of service in mid-October to install an advanced imaging system The lab’s team provides emergency percutaneous coronary intervention procedures (PCI) which is commonly known as coronary angioplasty “With advanced technology and redesigned space in our Cath Lab our … interventional cardiologists and cardiac care staff stand ready 24/7 to save lives by restoring blood flow in people with heart blockages,” says Connie O’Malley will serve as the renovated Cardiac Catheterization Lab’s medical director With nearly 30 years of experience with the heart programs at the Beaumont hospitals in Troy and Royal Oak he has performed thousands of angioplasty and stenting procedures Officials with the hospital say cardiovascular disease causes 600,000 deaths annually in the United States and PCI is considered one of the most effective treatments for narrowed or blocked heart arteries or heart attacks Beaumont Health offers PCI at six of its eight hospitals The expansion of the 51-year-old Beaumont Farmington Hills Hospital is Beaumont Health’s largest capital project since forming its new eight-hospital system in 2014 While Beaumont Health is funding $150 million of the project it is relying on support from the community for the remaining $10 million Beaumont Health consists of eight hospitals with nearly 3,400 beds nearly 5,000 physicians and 35,000 employees the organization had $4.1 billion in net revenue Virginia Halley says she's seen the river bank behind her unit in the Botsford Commons Condomimium complex drop some six feet in the last five years Halley and other residents of the complex have seen similar erosion around the complex and they want Botsford Commons to do something about it After what they say has been years of wrangling with Botsford Commons and its parent corporation the residents of the Botsford Commons Condominium Association are pushing a lawsuit aimed at forcing the property owners to take action originally filed in Oakland County Circuit Court in November 2017 claims that Beaumont Health and its subsidiaries caused the condo complex to "fall into a state of disrepair to the point where the health safety and welfare of the seniors" are jeopardized a riverbank problem that has been eroding for 15 years and they have failed or refused to take care of the problem," said attorney Robert Meisner of Bingham Farms-based Meisner Law Group attempting to get the judge to order that they take care of this erosion problem before it caves in." lawn maintenance crews can no longer work behind the building and the soil beneath the air conditioning unit behind her home is disappearing "The lawn cutter can no longer cut back there and there's (space) beneath my air conditioner More: Private-road residents could be Farmington Hills tax plan's toughest sell More: Attorneys argue statements by Farmington Hills teen charged with killing mom inadmissible More: DTE project turns into nightmare for nearby Milford Township residents It's not the only issue association residents are severely cracked or have potholes that make it hard to travel them especially with no sidewalks."These are senior senior citizens living here," Meisner said "We disagree with the manner in which Beaumont has computed the condo association's obligations," Meisner said "We think it's at least 7 percent more than it should be." That's the part resident Lise Tetrault said she most wants corrected "They were hiding everything from us," Tetrault said "They're not holier than thou," Meisner said and the way they're conducting this particular business is totally wrong." Meisner said the lawsuit was originally filed in November 2017 but is being pressed now after attempts to settle it amicably failed Beaumont Health officials pointed out that the case has "been in litigation for quite some time," and that all of the allegations have been denied president of Botsford Continuing Care Corp. said they "value the residents" of Botsford Commons Senior Community and work with them to "create a safe environment." "We are working with the property owners and condo owners to meet the needs of the property and will continue to do so," Lightner said in a statement Friday "We have a long history of strong relationships with our residents." (Editor's note: Robert Meisner writes a monthly column for Hometown Life on condominium association-related matters.) Contact Brad Kadrich at bkadrich@hometownlife.com Hills doctors give back to the communityHometown LifeRecent support from the medical community has played a vital role in the expansion currently underway at Beaumont Hospital A gift of $500,000 from Botsford Medical Imaging as well as a gift of $100,000 from Oakland Surgical Specialists will help fund construction and enhance care for patients and families Botsford Medical Imaging is a physician group that specializes in diagnostic radiology at Beaumont BMI has been providing imaging services from the beginning of the hospital’s history when it was known as Botsford General Hospital The added space created through the expansion will provide a more welcoming and comfortable atmosphere in which to provide the high-quality care that patients and families have come to know and expect the expansion also will provide advanced facilities for Beaumont Farmington Hills to train the next generation of physicians Farmington Hills President Connie O’Malley said “This expansion represents our commitment to those who depend on our hospital for care and will better prepare us to handle the needs of our growing communities The generosity shown by Botsford Medical Imaging and Oakland Surgical Specialists reflects the dedication and compassion for which our physicians are known.” Farmington Hills physicians is personal as evidenced by the outpouring of support from those directly involved in providing care “I joined the staff almost 20 years ago as an allopathic physician (M.D.) in an osteopathic community (D.O.) I have witnessed the dedication and compassionate care provided by the best of the osteopathic community,” Schwartz said “The Radiology Department historically has recruited the best and brightest residents from the nation’s top osteopathic training programs made it very easy for me to ask my colleagues for their support.” “I joined Oakland Surgical Specialists in 1995 but the group has been in existence since Botsford first opened,” Rebock said Gerken and Dinnan joined me in 2008 and in 2014 We made this gift out of loyalty to our patients and the hospital which has given us our careers and afforded us the opportunity to support this worthwhile initiative This expansion is going to give patients what they deserve we’ll have the facilities to better match the quality and type of care we provide.” Beaumont Health Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer Margaret Casey said “The gifts from Botsford Medical Imaging and Oakland Surgical Specialists will have a powerful impact on patient care and will serve as a lasting reminder of the important role physicians can play in creating a strong future for Beaumont We deeply appreciate their leadership and desire to support Beaumont in such a transformational and meaningful way.” These latest gifts were preceded by a $1 million pledge by a group of physicians last fall to launch a $10 million capital campaign for the expansion and renovation at Beaumont The gift from the 16 physician-members of Farmington Emergency Medicine Associates PLC gave a kick-start to the capital campaign the expansion project represents a significant investment in the Farmington Hills hospital and is Beaumont Health’s largest capital project since forming its new eight-hospital system in 2014 it is relying on support from the community for the remaining $10 million.