The vendors of this Belmont property thought they had struck location gold when they landed the recently renovated weatherboard home eight years ago the Barwon River and schools was enough to lure the young family from Melbourne where they could never have imagined living so close to a bayside hangout like Eastern Beach Over time they’ve gradually turned the three-bedroom house at 38 Oxford St, Belmont from a “bachelor’s pad” into a family-oriented residence that enables everyone to spend more time outside Classy reno brings city fringe bungalow back from the brink Lavish oasis sparks international interest in Leopold The rear living zone has solid timber floors and a leafy garden view A north-facing deck off the living room has become a favourite spot for a quiet coffee while around the corner the artificial turf in the back yard stands up to the demands of sporty kids “It was actually quite newly renovated when we moved in but the gardens weren’t done,” the vendor said “It was a bit more like a bachelor’s place … and we moved in with one kid and one on the way and just made it a family home.” “My husband did the garden and we had some landscaping done just to make it nice and green They currently use an oversized shed at the rear of the 596sq m block as a gym and playroom The 6.5m by 8.9m former garage with double remote roller doors also incorporates a home office that provides a work space away from the main house The north veranda is a sun-drenched spot to relax A walk-in pantry provides extra storage space in the kitchen The back deck has a great view of kids playing the in the back yard where artificial turf keeps maintenance to a minimum The vendor said new owners could convert it back into a garage with access for a small car still available via a double side gate front porch and modern exterior colour scheme are among other improvements to the updated house where the original “paper thin” window were also replaced with double glazing after falling victim to stray ball Polished solid timber flooring flows from the entry through to the main open-plan living room at the rear where a wide wraparound deck invites outdoor entertaining Sliding and French doors connect the kitchen making it easy to keep on eye on kids playing while you prepare dinner The contemporary kitchen features a breakfast bar A front room has been a handy a second lounge for the family but could be converted into a fourth bedroom if required with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite as well as split system heating and cooling Another family bathroom with a corner spa services two further bedrooms with built-in wardrobes Highton agent Michelle Winckle has scheduled the auction of 38 Oxford St 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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A sign for Ollie’s Bargain Outlet says the chain is coming to the former Big Lots location in Nashua part of a buy-up of dozens of stores that also includes a shop in Belmont Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is coming to Nashua in a former Big Lots location next to HomeGoods at a shopping plaza on Route 101A The new store coming soon to Belknap Marketplace in Belmont is known for its “Good Stuff Cheap” — which might ring familiar for some THE NEW STORE coming soon to Belknap Marketplace in Belmont is known for its “Good Stuff Cheap” — which might ring familiar for some Ollie’s Bargain Outlet announced in February it plans to buy out the leases of at least 63 Big Lots stores across the country as part of bankruptcy proceedings and a sign outside the former Big Lots in Nashua says the chain is coming and has a link for job applications The brand did not have any locations in the Granite State before the lease takeovers The “highly differentiated and fast-growing extreme value retailer” sells a broad selection of brand-name products Its first store opened in Pennsylvania in 1982 are located in existing and adjacent trade areas and have long serviced value conscious consumers,” Eric van der Valk It worked out well with the 33,400-square-foot space not having to sit vacant for long a retail leasing broker at Verani Commercial The Marketplace was previously known as the Belknap Mall before recent upgrades The concept of Ollie’s might remind some of the discount closeout retailer Building 19 which sold off its assets in 2013 — including the “Good Stuff Cheap” slogan as part of bankruptcy filings The graphics of its “humorous in-store signage” also have a familiar font Better merchandising and presentation,” said Levy as compared with Building 19 Ollie’s claims to be “America’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory.” The brand has 576 stores in 32 states and plans to open 75 stores in fiscal year 2025 Belknap Marketplace only has two spots left including a former 8,359-square-foot CVS pharmacy spot Vernet Properties also transformed The Apple Tree Shopping Center in Londonderry The sad news of Leda Lanes in Nashua closing has been circulating for weeks The owner Sean Howard hopes to reopen in a new location “We can’t thank our customers enough for the memories we’re already planning for the future — and we hope to bring candlepin bowling back to the community soon,” the post reads The land will be transformed into another strip mall RelAxe Throwing in Manchester officially closed at the end of last month The place claims to be the first ax-throwing experience in New Hampshire The decision came after the business launched a new website in February The business had a cult following and multiple leagues but no word on what ultimately did them in our hearts are filled with gratitude for every single person who has made this journey so special When we opened as New Hampshire’s first indoor axe throwing venue we set out to bring something new and exciting to the community Something for everyone,” a post on Facebook reads “What we didn’t expect was just how much this place would come to mean not just to us is adding a new offering: Slopeside Shakes which will serve up boozy and non-boozy milkshakes The offering will debut this week as part of its fourth anniversary weekend including the installation of a new bar top The new bar features trail maps of ski resorts including Ragged Mountain To celebrate the brewery aged its Summit Imperial Stout in Buffalo Trace and Rittenhouse Rye bourbon barrels the business added a new taproom and expanded its restaurant PastAmore Ristorante Italiano on Route 101A in Amherst is bragging about its recent renovations both online and on its sign out front “Check out our new bar,” the sign proclaims “If it’s been a minute since you last visited wait until you see our amazing renovations “Stop in and check it out!” a Facebook post reads Have an idea for New Business? 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Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) Game Recap: Softball | 5/4/2025 7:04:00 PM Thanks for visiting was listed with a $720,000 to $790,000 price guide Five young families raised a hand at the auction for a renovated three-bedroom house near Belmont High School in a rare show of urgency The strong competition saw the 650sq m property at 11 Rigo St sell for $845,000 in an auction that finished $95,000 above the reserve price Barry Plant South Barwon agent Matthew Constantine said more than 70 groups inspected the “hugely popular” property during the campaign RELATED: Geelong apartments offered at mortgagees auction What drove five buyers to vie for this Geelong West home 31 Geelong suburbs where prices have risen in 2025 “There were seven people that intended to bid and ultimately the sale at $845,000,” he said “I don’t think I even got a chance to announce that we met the reserve until $790,000 as the bidding was frenetic.” Mr Constantine said the renovated house was appealing to many buyers “It was all quantified – people knew what they were buying and I guess particularly for families that position is literally within a drop punt of Belmont High and Roslyn Primary The bathroom was one of the rooms to be updated Mr Constantine said young families provided the bulk of the interest with three out of the five bidders also hailing from Melbourne The three-bedroom residence presented as the finished product with an upgraded kitchen The spacious outdoor area in the big back yard was an added extra in the family-friendly package with a double carport at the front While the property itself was key to the level of interest it also underlined improving buyer sentiment since the new year particularly after interest rates were cut in February The home’s living credentials were a key attraction A covered patio looks out to the big backyard Belmont’s $697,500 median house price remains almost unchanged from 12 months ago “I think that the confidence is certainly coming back in to the market there’s no two ways about that,” Mr Constantine said “And I guess the good quality family homes are probably not in plentiful supply at the moment I had seven people that intended to but and five that participated As Mott and the Godolphin team ponder possible next steps regarding their colt’s potential Triple Crown bid the connections of several other top Derby runners are similarly examining options for their runners The trainer said he would have conversations over the next few days with the owners and make a decision. Journalism is owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Robert LaPenta, Elayne Stables 5, and Coolmore affiliates “We’ll give him a day or two to get his feet underneath him and see where we’re at,” McCarthy said “He’s run well back off of quick rest before Journalism made the first three starts of his career in a seven-week timeframe last fall, culminating in a Los Alamitos Futurity victory His 1 1/2-length defeat in the Derby was his first since finishing third at six furlongs in his career debut McCarthy earned his first Triple Crown race victory with Rombauer in the 2021 Preakness Stakes and would be grateful for another chance to contest the 1 3/16-mile classic race if the decision is made to run “It’s still very prestigious in its own right,” McCarthy said “I would like to win any Triple Crown race I would have liked to put the Derby in the books and worried about the rest of the stuff later Journalism will stay at Churchill Downs for the near future as final decisions are made. Should connections choose to skip the Preakness in favor of the June 7 Belmont Stakes, McCarthy said he would ship early to Saratoga Race Course McCarthy was visibly emotional about the defeat Sunday morning, but could not be more proud of the effort his Santa Anita Derby winner put forth “I thought he ran very well,” McCarthy said “It was unfortunate that he got pinched a little bit there leaving the gate He was a little bit further back beneath the wire the first time around than I would have liked but put in a wonderful run around the turn and was beaten by the horse I thought he had to beat.” McCarthy said he had been impressed by Sovereignty exiting the prep season and during training hours in the week before the Derby “I thought after the Florida Derby, even with as well as the winner [Tappan Street] ran I thought [Sovereignty] was the horse to beat,” he said “Coming out of the turn, as well as we were moving, I could see Junior [Alvarado on Sovereignty] was behind us moving just as well I thought it was just a matter of who was going to stick around longer Sovereignty stuck around a little longer than [Journalism] did.” Journalism’s jockey, Umberto Rispoli said after the race that he did not feel Journalism was comfortable early when racing on the sloppy going McCarthy said he is hopeful he will have another shot at Sovereignty this year saying he believed both horses will be in the conversation for Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old by year’s end “He’s as good as there is in his class this year He showed up and ran as advertised,” McCarthy said “Take nothing away from our horse yesterday Also running well in the Derby was C R K Stable and Grandview Equine’s Baeza After a stressful week for the connections as they waited to see whether he’d draw in off the also-eligible list the son of McKinzie rewarded their patience with a closing third-place finish “I don’t think he had the best of trips,” trainer John Shirreffs said “Running on an off-track for the first time that’s a little bit of a different experience Shirreffs said the Preakness is not under consideration for the half-brother (same dam [mother] different sire [father]) to 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage and 2024 Belmont winner Dornoch we’d rather go back to California and regroup a little bit,” Shirreffs said He did mention that plans could change any time before the colt boarded the plane which was still an undetermined date as of Sunday morning Baeza is under consideration to have one more attempt at becoming Puca’s third classic winner in three years in the June 7 Belmont Stakes saying farewell to the colt’s many connections with “I had said prior to the Derby that the only way we would go to the Preakness is if we won the Derby,” Casse said about skipping the Preakness for the Belmont has sired four Belmont Stakes winners at the customary 1 1/2-mile distance the race will be held at 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga Race Course while construction continues of a new grandstand at Belmont Park struggled a bit with the wet racetrack while racing at the tail-end of the field “He was not handling the kickback at all early on and that’s why he was so far back,” Casse said We’re gonna rebound and look at the Belmont.” Lynch reiterated his desire to return the son of Speightstown to shorter races but possibly the Woody Stephens next,” he told Churchill Downs publicity The Woody Stephens Stakes is a seven-furlong Grade 1 race on the Belmont Stakes undercard There was disappointment in the Japan camp as Luxor Cafe (12th) was impacted by a rough trip and Admire Daytona (19th) weakened in the slop Churchill Downs Asia representative Kate Hunter posted on X that both horses emerged in good order and could return to the United States later in the year to contest the Nov 1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar Trainer Bob Baffert told Churchill Downs publicity Sunday morning that Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino winner Rodriguez who was scratched from the Derby with a foot bruise He has continued to train since his scratch Derby pacesetter and reigning 2-year-old champion Citizen Bull Trainer Todd Pletcher said Sunday morning that Toyota Blue Grass Stakes third-place finisher River Thames remains possible for the Preakness The Maclean’s Music colt breezed four furlongs May 2 on Belmont Park’s training track in :48.75 State veterinarians scratched Pletcher’s lone Derby entrant, Grande, on May 2. His owner, Mike Repole said the colt was dealing with a cracked heel Pletcher stated Sunday morning that the Curlin colt will have a May 5 check-up with veterinarian Dr Larry Bramlage of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital “We’ll see what we’re going to do from there,” Pletcher said On track at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning was Steve Asmussen-trained Preakness hopeful Clever Again Oaklawn Park’s Hot Springs Stakes winner jogged two miles on a sloppy track A Beginner’s Guide to the 150th Edition of the Preakness Stakes Sunday Silence: The Star No One Wanted Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: A New Chapter for Arrogate Ocean Ten Unforgettable Kentucky Derby Upsets A Beginner’s Guide to the 2025 Kentucky Derby Sixteen Things to Know About the Kentucky Derby 2021 Kentucky Derby Cheat Sheet Preakness Quick Sheet: Get to Know the 2021 Preakness Horses Get to Know All 13 U.S. Triple Crown Winners Five Takeaways You Need to Know From an Action-Packed Kentucky Derby Weekend SLIDESHOW: Get to Know 2025 Kentucky Derby Winner Sovereignty Trainer Mott Taking Wait-and-See Approach to Preakness for Kentucky Derby Victor Sovereignty Sovereignty Prevails in Stretch Duel with Journalism to Win Kentucky Derby Thanks for visiting You can also try using the site navigation or search tool to find your content WHEELING — Triadelphia Middle School eighth grader Sadie Murphy enjoyed a birthday surprise Friday morning — sort of but Belmont Savings Bank surprised her by announcing that her design will be used for the bank’s upcoming 140th birthday cards Bank representatives were at Triadelphia Middle on Friday morning to unveil the winning middle school artist design for Belmont Savings’ birthday card The winning design among high school entries will be announced later “I was really surprised and really excited “It’s something I really enjoyed doing.” created with colored pencils and shading pencils depicts a huge blue and yellow birthday cake with balloons surrounding it and the Belmont Savings Bank logo adorning the top Murphy said she worked through multiple options before she landed on the one that eventually won and the third one was my favorite,” she said Belmont Saving Bank President Todd Cover said the selection committee fielded 55 entries from 12 local middle schools The group whittled the lineup to three finalists then ultimately picked Murphy’s as the winner “It just encapsulated everything we wanted a birthday celebration to be,” Cover said “It’s just a fun picture.” said it has been a joy to watch Murphy grow as an artist while at Triadelphia both academically and artistically,” she said “It’s been a pleasure to have her in class and watch her grow in her abilities I’ve just tried to foster her and nurture her abilities the best I can It’s just a winning combination.” Today's breaking news and more in your inbox WOODSFIELD — Local community members can participate in a spring car show while helping to raise funds for two .. 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MARTINS FERRY — Tickets are still available for The Times Leader’s second annual Community Night with the .. | https://www.timesleaderonline.com | 200 S A first quarter which went for about 40 minutes handed Belmont Lions an advantage its coach says who has retired from playing after two concussions last season Construction has commenced on Hunter Water’s biggest water infrastructure project since the upgrade of Grahamstown Dam The first sod has been turned at the site set to become Hunter Water’s new Belmont desalination plant the NSW plant will convert seawater to drinking water through a process known as desalination The plant will intake seawater from a pipeline roughly 1km offshore with the water then undergoing pre-treatment and reverse osmosis to eliminate salt and other particles the fresh water will be treated to meet Australian drinking water standards Approximately 42 per cent of seawater becomes drinking water in a typical desalination process The remaining seawater concentrate is pumped back into the sea where it dispersed using specially designed diffusers which return the seawater concentrate to normal salinity levels The $530 million plant is expected to add up to 30 million litres per day of rainfall-independent water supply to the Lower Hunter’s water system This accounts for roughly 15 per cent of the region’s average daily water needs this will help improve the resilience of the overall system and reduce the rate that water storages deplete in severe drought by roughly six months Hunter Water Managing Director Darren Cleary was pleased to welcome Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley and Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam Shultz to the Belmont site “This project will shore up a quality water supply for our growing region,” Catley said “There has been strong community calls for a reliable safe and sustainable water source and that’s exactly what we’re delivering “I am pleased the construction phase will support many local jobs over the next four years and once operational the plant will be powered by renewable energy.” Minister for Water Rose Jackson said she was pleased to see work commence on such significant infrastructure for the region “The Lower Hunter is part of the largest regional economy in the nation it faces heightened vulnerability to drought,” she said “This $530 million investment will bolster the region’s resilience and improve its capacity to manage drought risks in the future “Desalination offers the significant benefit of being a water source that doesn’t rely on rainfall so it can provide a safe and reliable supply “It’s great to see Hunter Water move into the construction phase advancing efforts to meet the region’s growing needs in an ever-changing climate.” NSW experienced a severe drought from 2017–2020 leading the government to – among a number of other measures – develop the Lower Hunter water security plan to ensure future water security in the region Lower Hunter storage levels can drop to critical levels in about three years A changing climate and population growth also present a challenge to the current system But the whole-of-government plan seeks to avert this scenario by mapping out an approach to water security for the next 40 years the water security plan prioritises ensuring safe drinking water which Hunter Water will achieve through catchment management and maintaining a multiple-barrier approach to water supply The second priority is to make the most of what’s available the water corporation is increasing investment to support the Lower Hunter community to reduce water use by an ambitious 17 per cent in addition to investing in reducing network leaks This will be further supported by increasing recycled water use by 1.3 billion litres through a range of initiatives and continuing to share water with the Central Coast via the Hunter-Central Coast connection Hunter Water is looking to improve the resilience of the system through new infrastructure such as the Belmont desalination plant and the planned Lostock Dam-Glennies Creek Dam pipeline both of which will increase water supply to the region The final priority focuses on strategic water planning which bears in mind the cultural and communal value of the resource With construction of the Belmont desalination plant already kicked off Hunter Water is already on its way to delivering long-term water security to the region This feature also appears in the March edition of The Australian Pipeliner A true real estate unicorn attracted a crowd when it hit the market in Belmont recently The unique three-storey house at 11-15 Quarry Close is the only residence on the street and the 1083sq m property is surrounded by council-owned land near the Barwon River It took two weeks to find a buyer for the four-bedroom residence RELATED: Denis Walter finds right note with buyers in Wandana Heights 134yo house so good it was put in a museum now back up for sale How owners turned a Geelong home into a bayside stunner The three-storey house at 11-15 Quarry Close The house has access from Quarry Close and View St at the rear The striking kitchen is part of an open-plan living area on the ground floor Barry Plant South Barwon agent Deane Hughes said 19 groups attended the only inspection scheduled for the property before buyers did the rest “A lot of people loved the fact there’s one house on a private road and you’ve got a three-storey home You don’t get too many three-storey houses,” Mr Hughes said “The kids in the family have got plenty of space to get away Mr Hughes said he’s not sure when it was built but that the architectural home was designed for the block including a double garage and workshop at the end of a long driveway and rear street access to a double carport from View St The previous owners moved the kitchen from the second storey down to the bottom The sellers have maintained it pretty well.” A treetop balcony overlooks riverside parkland Large windows allow occupants to enjoy the outlook over the river The sleek kitchen has stone benches and a glass splashback along with stainless steel appliances and is located between two dining spaces and looks out to a family room and deck Mr Hughes said the sense of privacy is top shelf “The main thing is the peace and quiet and serenity of living especially when you’re on that top storey looking out,” he said “When you’re standing on that balcony you’re looking straight over the caravan park looking straight towards the river.” A creek runs down the side of the property toward the river “If you have a look at photos from previous owners there’s actually a waterfall that runs the side of the property after wet weather You don’t often get your own private waterfall in your backyard,” he said Five buyers were in the running for a renovated house that became the third property to sell for more than $1m in a rising Belmont neighbourhood The four-bedroom home at 14 Pavo St sold at auction for $1.082m at the weekend Highton agent Matt Hunt said the outcome underlined rising demand for fully renovated properties in the area Who’s laughing now? Geelong’s 10 best suburbs revealed No room for cricket in shrinking back yards The kitchen offers high-end appliances and a striking design It’s the third renovated house to eclipse $1m in the neighbourhood between Laura Ave and Henry St and south of Belmont High School Houses in Summit Ave and Davis St had previously sold for more than $1.01m in 2024 Homes in this area typically sell for lower prices than in streets between Laura Ave and Roslyn Rd which is closer to High St and where 20 houses have achieved sale prices above $1m PropTrack has recorded a .7 per cent rise in Belmont’s median house price to $700,000 over the past 12 months Mr Hunt said the extension to the house was done about 17 years ago but the final renovations were in the last decade a wood heater and split-system airconditioning A formal living room is a more intimate space The house was stacked with luxury inclusions from heated flooring and towel rails in the bathrooms to high-end appliances in the kitchen such as an induction cooktop An outdoor kitchen and a spa are on hand in the back yard “We had quite a number of people that attended over the four weeks then it resulted in five active bidders on the day,” he said “It probably shows you that there’s a good portion of buyers out there that are looking for properties in that area that are all done An outdoor kitchen creates the perfect spot to entertain in the north-facing backyard “It was testament to the owner’s quality of workmanship especially with the kitchen and bathroom areas It was a well thought out floorplan as well “They were all people wanting to own and occupy but there was a portion of people wanting to relocate from Melbourne to Geelong that looked at it “I think the convenience of the Belmont suburb itself being so close to Geelong and value for money is what stacked it up for a lot of people.” The owner of this retro 1950s throwback in Belmont credits the house with saving him during Covid lockdowns has repaid the favour by restoring its mid-century features The three-bedroom house at 71 James St, Belmont was billed as ripe for renovation when Ben bought it from the original owners back in 2019 Artist’s creative flair on show at city fringe renovation Boarded up, gutted homes spark ‘insane’ interest The original timber cabinetry has stood the test of time The vendor had plans for the outside but is handing the baton onto someone else But he had other ideas and slowly set about bringing its timber cabinetry and vintage kitchen back to life “I’ve always been a fan of retro and the Atomic ranch style and I didn’t think I’d find one in Geelong,” Ben said the wooden features – there was a lot of things like shaggy blue carpet that a lot of people would have looked past so I was lucky to be able to get it and during lockdown I had a lot of time not being able to do much so that allowed me to work on it He pulled up the carpets to reveal timber floors repaired the individual architraves in each room and refreshed the bathroom still retaining the original curved vanity Modern comforts like split system heating and cooling have been installed alongside sympathetic mid-century light fitting The vendor is a keep op shopper who is always on the lookout for interior pieces “It had potential to knock out this middle wall and make the kitchen I thought it could fit but not with what the architect had designed for the place originally,” Ben said he has listed the 650sq m property for sale through Ray White Highton agent George Politis with $699,000 to $749,000 price hopes Mr Politis said it had proved a hit with first-home buyers who were drawn to the classic mid-century style with an appearance on the Retro Houses for Sale Facebook page resulting in a fresh spike in inquiry although the colour has been toned back in the bathroom with space for creating an outdoor entertainment area Ben said while he hoped to find an owner who appreciated its original vibe there was still scope for someone to put their own stamp on the back yard “It’s a nice little community down there with Winter Reserve being able to walk the dog,” he said of the neighbourhood Our Customer Service Centre is temporarily located at Speers Point Library opposite Council's Administration Building We are pleased to advise temporary propping works have since been completed and the footbridge at Croudace Bay Road Belmont has re-opened for pedestrian access. The temporary works are short-term We will begin planning a replacement footbridge in the 2025-2026 financial year. To ensure the safety of the community Council staff will inspect the bridge every two months until the replacement work is completed.  A routine inspection of a pedestrian footbridge located at Croudace Bay Road Belmont identified the bridge is no longer fit for purpose and unable to be repaired The bridge has been closed to the public as of Friday 7 March 2025.   The safety of the community was the primary concern in making this decision We are investigating options to either replace the footbridge to ensure the continued safety and convenience of residents.  Manager Asset Management Karen Partington said we understand this closure may cause some inconvenience “Our priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our community and we are working diligently to find a suitable solution.”  residents can access an alternate pedestrian bridge on Roe Street between Lewers Street and Belmont Crescent.   We remember and respect the Ancestors who cared for and nurtured this Country It is in their footsteps that we travel these lands and waters Lake Macquarie City Council acknowledges the Awabakal people and Elders past Telephone Interpreting Service 131 450 National Relay Service 133 677 Belmont Park Racecourse | Saintly Entrance Racing WA’s Owners Only program is thrilled to host two exciting events at Belmont Park you’re invited to purchase a ticket and enjoy fabulous trackside hospitality with premium track views from the top of the grandstand These events are a casual opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow syndicate members or meet new faces in the WA ownership community.  Please note owners must choose either the 28 June or 5 July event to attend which afford as many owners as possible an opportunity to attend an event.  .css-wombmx{font-size:xs;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;color:white;}TOP Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEVANSVILLE (WFIE) - Watch our exciting NCAA Baseball highlights of the Aces vs A classic mid century Belmont house that a building inspector said was one of the best of its era he’d seen has been snapped up as a young couple seen a home to renovate The three-bedroom house at 22 Roberts Rd sold for $800,000 at Saturday’s auction after attracting competition from two local bidders Ray White Highton agent George Politis said the solid home was an ideal candidate for buyers simply looking for a property where they could add value RELATED: Artist’s creative flair on show at funky city fringe renovation 1.5 million Aussies in limbo despite rate cut Boarded up, gutted homes spark ‘insane’ interest Original features such as the brown veneer and lime green laminate benches are showcased in the kitchen The property was listed for auction with price hopes from $730,000 to $780,000 Mr Politis said two young couples were in the running for the home at the auction who were in the market for the home with plans to restore and renovate it “We had a building inspection done very early in the piece,” he said “The building inspector pretty much said that it was the best one he’d seen of that area – as straight as a die – everything was just a little bit dated “We had probably 50 groups come through the property over the campaign which showed there is more confidence in the market.” Mr Politis said the 810sq m block didn’t attract a lot of interest from developers He said the buyers were moving across from another suburb in Geelong Large windows and a slate mantel feature in the lounge room Mid century features are also on show in the bathroom “He’s in a trade so he knows what he’s doing,’ Mr Politis said The triple-fronted brick veneer house was laced with original features such as the 70s kitchen with lime green laminated kitchen benchtops and lino floor and a slate mantel surrounding the gas heater in the lounge room A side driveway leads to a tandem garage that opens out to a deep backyard Roberts Rd is close to Roslyn Primary and Belmont High School and close to both High St and Highton Village shopping centres Belmont’s $700,000 median house price is barely a nose ahead of where it sat at the same time last year 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 man has been left in a critical condition after he was hit by a car in Belmont on Thursday morning Emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway about 5.30am on 13 February following reports a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District arrived at the scene outside Belmont Fire Station where they attended and assisted a male believed to be aged in his 20s A spokesperson from NSW Ambulance paramedics said he sustained serious head injuries and was in a critical condition He was quickly taken to John Hunter Hospital shortly after As investigations into the cause of the crash continue anyone with dashcam footage or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to come forward and contact Lake Macquarie Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here Click through to read our latest Issue of Newcastle Weekly An arsonist who burned down his Belmont home during a psychotic episode in 2022 has learned 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Please call 1800 070 535. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) 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. Holly Edwards-Smith from the 6PR Newsroom joined 6PR Breakfast to discuss a fire that has broken out at Belmont Racecourse. The blaze broke out at approximately the 1300m mark on the outside of the track, on land belonging to developers next to the track. Fire crews are actively working to extinguish the blaze and currently, there are no reports of injuries. Trials scheduled for this morning have been cancelled and it remains unclear how the fire broke out. Game Recap: Baseball | 5/3/2025 7:37:00 PM Thanks for visiting Lake Macquarie’s iconic fluorescent flotilla is set to brighten local shores and spirits when the family favourite ‘Float Your Boat’ parade returns in June 2025 Rug up and head on down to the shores of Lake Macquarie to watch boats in a rainbow of colour cruise past in the flotilla parade and be vying for the Mayor’s Choice Award and Newcastle Permanent People’s Choice Award for best light display The winners of the Newcastle Permanent People’s Choice Awards are decided the community You will be able to cast your vote for your favourite design online from Friday evening June 20 until Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11:59pm You can join in on the family fun at one or at all three live sites which include live music Visit the FYB live site located at Toronto Foreshore.  The flotilla will travel from Empire Marina to Toronto Choose between two FYB live sites located at Warners Bay Foreshore and Brooks Parade Belmont.  The flotilla will travel from Belmont to Valentine We are aiming to have flotilla the length of 30 boats and we need you.  You own or have access to a boat a minimum of 5m in length and maximum of 18m.    Are over 16 years old and your boat is driven by a captain with a current RMS boat licence.    You have a creative bent (or access to someone who does)    You would love to spend two beautiful nights floating around our lake (Friday 20 June – Saturday 21 June)  Float Your Boat is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW Fields marked as 'Required' must be completed Enter your email address or your friend's email addresses all separated by commas Please select which date you want an invite for The approval of two projects in Geelong’s south – worth a total of $76m and featuring Coles and Woolworths stores – were fast-tracked by the state government A teenage boy will face court today charged over an alleged stolen vehicle and pursuit on the Central Coast police were patrolling at Long Jetty when they attempted to stop a white Nissan Pathfinder for the purposes of a roadside breath test a pursuit was initiated which continued through the suburbs of The Entrance Road spikes were successfully deployed on the Pacific Highway Pelican and five teenagers were arrested at the scene They were taken to Belmont Police Station where a 14-year-old boy was charged with: He was refused bail to appear before a Children's Court today one girl aged 12 and one girl aged 14 were dealt with under the Young Offenders Act Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Stay on current site or go to US version Minnesota (25-11) appeared in a national postseason tournament championship game for the second straight season after losing to Saint Louis in the WNIT finale last year Belmont (26-13) was playing for a national postseason championship for the first time in the program's 57-year history Minnesota started the game on an 11-2 run after holding Belmont to 1-of-9 shooting through the opening eight minutes The Bruins finished the quarter making just 3 of 13 shots with six turnovers McKinney made 10 of her first 11 shots and reached 26 points with 5:44 remaining in the third to give Minnesota a 50-26 lead Minnesota went ahead 63-41 early in the fourth on a 3-pointer by Grace Grocholski. But Belmont came back and Kendal Cheesman sank a 3-pointer with 3:17 remaining to get within single digits for the first time since it was 16-8 in the opening frame Heyer gave Minnesota a 13-point cushion with 1:56 left on a contested layup with the shot clock winding down A much-anticipated $14 million upgrade to sporting fields amenities and netball courts is now complete at Belmont it’s estimated a further $25 million will be invested in the Belmont Sports Fields Master Plan Barton Field and Lumsden Oval have received major renovations including the addition of four rectangular fields a synthetic and a turf cricket wicket block a site electrical update and ground re-alignment to better suit the mix of clubs that call the complex home Two new multi-purpose amenities buildings were also constructed while the neighbouring Molly Smith Netball Courts received a refresh The first stage of the project was funded by $1.4 million from the federal government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Grant and $4.7 million from its NSW counterparts via the Resources 4 Regions Grant and Multi Sports Facility Fund Lake Macquarie City Council chipped in with another $5 million along with a similar amount from the state government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund Lake Macquarie City mayor Adam Shultz admitted once the Belmont Sports Fields Master Plan was fully-realised it had the potential to become home to regional sporting competitions “To help realise the vision we have for this facility we need the support of the Australian and NSW governments,” he said “Collaboration between all three levels of government is the best path to successfully deliver the quality sporting infrastructure we need in this city “The entire Belmont sporting facility is home to local rugby league who will greatly benefit from these wholesale upgrades the improved precinct could potentially accommodate soccer rugby union and touch football in the future the elite standard and scale of this facility means it’s now equipped to attract new users and higher levels of competition than ever before.” Shortland MP Pat Conroy said the upgraded fields were an important asset for Lake Mac families “Local sporting clubs raised the state of the fields with me,” he explained I’m pleased the Commonwealth delivered $1.4 million towards the improvements I’m looking forward to using the new fields with my kids “They’re a fantastic asset the whole community can enjoy.” Swansea MP Yasmin Catley added the upgrades were a game-changer for user groups “The facility will be such an asset to our community and allow us to host regional events right here at Belmont,” she said “I know that Lakes United cannot wait to access the fields and with the women’s game only continuing to grow Council is now seeking funding from both the state and federal governments to enable the Belmont Sports Complex to realise its full potential Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here We are always looking to grow the Surf Life Saving NSW family Explore our programs and resources and make sure you know how to safely enjoy our coastline before visiting the beach The latest Surf Life Saving news and upcoming events in NSW CPR and Mental Health First Aid courses available across NSW and the ACT Surf Life Saving sport showcases the skills and physical abilities required to save a life Our 75,000 members are core to Surf Life Saving NSW We have a range of resources to support volunteers involved in member training and education Across NSW more than 20,000 patrol members dedicate their time each year to protecting and saving lives along our coastline Our 129 surf lifesaving clubs are the lifeblood of the movement Members can access the SLS Members Online Store via the SLS Members Area or visit the SLSNSW Shop Thanks to The Events Calendar for their support of the non-profit sector by providing a non-profit license Digital Garden such as the one installed at the Gembrook Community Centre allow buildings to act as community hubs for people to access power during prolonged outages A NEW community housing area in Belmont will benefit from a neighbourhood battery that will help lower power bills will be installed at the Housing Choices Australia apartment complex it will get more renewable energy on to rooftops and provide back-up power during extreme weather events Geelong MP Christine Couzens announced on Wednesday last week that the Belmont apartments would get a neighbouthood battery and highlighted the benefits of the initiative “I’m excited to say that community housing residents in Belmont will directly benefit from the lower bills and reliability provided by the new neighbourhood battery,” she said “Neighbourhood batteries can soak up cheap renewable energy from rooftop solar during the day and feed it back into the homes or organisations they are connected to at night Belmont is one of 65 new battery locations in Victoria announced as part of round two of the $42 million Neighbourhood Battery Program Neighbourhood batteries can also be paired with solar to provide back-up power to buildings acting as community hubs for people to access power during prolonged outages The Victorian government says these batteries will help Victoria reach its target of at least 2.6 GW of energy storage by the end of the decade and 6.3 GW by 2035 Investigations are underway after the “heartbreaking” theft of a bronze artwork at Belmont over the weekend Callous thieves cut through a bronze cast of an Aboriginal stringybark canoe that formed the centrepiece of ‘Gunyah and Canoe’ - the major public artwork component of Lake Macquarie City Council’s Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track project Shellie Smith and Daniella Chedzy reflected the cultural significance of the area to the Awabakal people It was cast from a life-size bark canoe crafted in the traditional method by a group of Aboriginal community members led by Worimi canoe-maker Luke Russell and included casts of actual flathead fish and handmade fish-hooks and twine Council Deputy CEO Tony Farrell said the artwork had quickly become a landmark along the new shared track “Everyone involved in the project is absolutely devastated,” he said “Great care and effort went into the creation of that canoe and the accompanying bronze gunyah to ensure they were both accurate representations and meaningful symbols of the area’s Aboriginal heritage.” “The artwork represents much more than the value of its bronze.  It was positive community exercise to create it and helped explain how Belmont Lagoon was used by the Awabakal people for millennia.” Comprehensive anti-theft measures were taken during construction and installation placing extra welds on the footings and then concreting over the footings to prevent access to them But the thieves bypassed those measures by cutting through the bronze sculpture itself Artist Julie Squires said the thieves might mistakenly have thought that the sculpture was made from copper “It’s absolutely heartbreaking,” Ms Squires said “I’ve been doing bronze sculptures for over 30 years all over the country and I’ve never seen this before.” “We went to extreme lengths to make sure it couldn’t be stolen To grind and cut through the bronze would have taken an hour or two at least and even then it was a couple of hundred kilos so it couldn’t have been carried off without multiple people We needed a crane to lower it into place.” “They will get a rude shock when they realise it can’t be sold as copper,” she said Bahtabah Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Carol Proctor was equally dismayed by the theft “There is a lot of disappointment that something that is such an important cultural representation for the people in our mob has been disrespected in such a terrible way,” she said “It has been removed from a site that is so significant to us.” Anyone with information about the theft or who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area over the weekend is urged to contact Council on 4921 0333 or Lake Macquarie Police/Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 Thieves removed the bronze canoe from beside the FAST shared pathway at Belmont Photo showing the bronze canoe prior to its theft The installation featured bronze-case flathead The original stringybark canoe which provided the cast for the bronze installation Investigations are currently underway after the “heartbreaking” theft of a beloved bronze artwork at Belmont at the weekend Callous thieves cut through a cast of an Aboriginal stringybark canoe that formed the centrepiece of Gunyah and Canoe – the major component of Lake Macquarie City Council’s Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track project Shellie Smith and Daniella Chedzy – reflected the cultural significance of the area to the Awabakal people It was cast from a life-size bark canoe crafted in the traditional method by a group of Aboriginal community members led by Worimi canoe-maker Luke Russell and included casts of actual flathead fish and handmade fishhooks and twine Council’s deputy CEO Tony Farrell said the artwork had quickly become a landmark along the new shared track “Everyone involved in the project is absolutely devastated,” he stated “Great care and effort went into the creation of that canoe and the accompanying bronze gunyah to ensure they were both accurate representations and meaningful symbols of the area’s Aboriginal heritage “The artwork represents much more than the value of its bronze “It was positive community exercise to create it… and helped explain how Belmont Lagoon was used by the Awabakal people for millennia.” the thieves bypassed those measures by cutting through the bronze sculpture itself Artist Julie Squires believed they might have mistakenly thought it was made from copper “I’ve been doing bronze sculptures for more than 30 years all over the country and I’ve never seen this before,” she said “We went to extreme lengths to make sure it couldn’t be stolen “To grind and cut through the bronze would have taken an hour or two at least and even then it was a couple of hundred kilos so it couldn’t have been carried off without multiple people “They will get a rude shock when they realise it can’t be sold as copper.” “There is a lot of disappointment that something that is such an important cultural representation for the people in our mob has been disrespected in such a terrible way,” she said “It has been removed from a site that is so significant to us.” Anyone with information about the theft or who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area over the weekend is urged to contact council on 4921 0333 or Lake Macquarie Police/Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. 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