Submissions closed Wednesday 25 October 2023. No submissions were received.   Council will now proceed with preparing the new lease to KU Children's Services for their continued operation at Bligh Park Preschool.  Northern Beaches Council proposed to grant KU Children’s Services a 10- year lease to continue their operations at Bligh Park Preschool The public notice of Council’s proposal to enter into a new lease for Bligh Park Preschool Seaforth also known as Part Folio 352/11162 was done so in accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 from 27 September 2023- 25 October 2023 The community were able to make submissions by emailing or in writing to Council. Any person was entitled to make submissions to Council with respect to the proposed lease We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Country By these words we show our respect to all Aboriginal people present and emerging and the spirits and ancestors of the Clans that lived in this area it's celebrating its 30th birthday almost a year late The family business was opened by Warren and Stanley (who passed away in 2020) Keevers in April 1990 It was known as Clancy's until the name was changed to IGA Warren and his wife Jacqui's four sons - Scott Ryan and Joel - have all worked at the store along with Ryan's wife Bonny and Joel's wife Leah Warren started with his father when the suburb of Bligh Park had just become established Some of the first residents of the suburb still visit the store and remember Warren's catchphrase from when they were kids: "G'day tiger" Warren said IGA was set about from the larger supermarkets because it supported the community it operated in "We try to give back to the community because they're the ones that support us," he told the Gazette Charities they have supported over the years include the McGrath Foundation What's the key to staying in business for 30 years "Having a nice and healthy home and sticking together," Warren said We try to give back to the community because they're the ones that support us "Also learning from our experiences and giving customers what they want The Keevers have moved with the times and obtained a liquor license and become a Lottery outlet over the years They are well-known in the community for going above and beyond the call of duty Warren has been known to take on odd jobs for elderly residents when he delivers their groceries They thanked all their staff over the years for being loyal and contributing to their success - particularly storeman Sean and night manager Ann who have been with the business for almost 30 years The Keevers are inviting the community to celebrate IGA Bligh Park's 30th birthday at a special event between 11am and 2pm on Saturday There will be a sausage sizzle and soft drinks Karina Le Breton and her son speak to detectives in front of their home in Bligh Park. (ABC News: Jessica Kidd) Link copiedShareShare articleA family attacked in a violent home invasion in Sydney's north west may have been targeted in the belief they had a large amount of cash in their home, NSW Police have said. Karina Le Breton, 42, was bashed three times over the head with a hand gun and her 18-year-old son had his leg slashed with a machete when five men broke into their Bligh Park home on Wednesday night. Ms Le Breton's 16-year-old son suffered minor injuries. Police said the five men entered the house on Selkirk Place about 9:00pm and demanded money before running away with a wallet containing about $70. Ms Le Breton recently advertised a litter of purebred blue Staffordshire puppies for sale online and police confirmed they were investigating whether the attackers targeted the family under the belief she had a large amount of cash in the house. Detective Chief Inspector Paul McHugh said the family had been through a shocking ordeal. "There's potential for serious injuries there," he said. "You've got five offenders armed with a firearm and a machete, it's a very scary situation, obviously for the people involved. "It's quite concerning and we're applying a considerable number of resources this morning to try to get to the bottom of it." Paramedics treated Ms Le Breton and her sons at the scene before taking them to Hawkesbury Hospital. Detective Chief Inspector McHugh said police believed it was a targeted attack, and were aware there was a demand made for money. "We've been made aware of that and that will certainly form a line of inquiry for us at this stage," he said. "But it's very early in the investigation and we'll continue our inquiries in that regard." He also confirmed several members of the family were known to police, and that history would also form part of the investigation. "We're still moving forward with the investigation, we've still got people to interview and we've still got canvassing to do," he said. Two of the five men were described as being of Caucasian appearance, while the other three are believed to be Pacific Islander or Maori. They were all wearing dark clothing and hoodies and had their faces covered. Anyone with information that may assist has been urged to contact police. 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) For 13 long years the family of Paul Strangio have searched for answers after he was shot to death at his Glenmore Park home the NSW Police Force has announced a $500,000 rewarded for information regarding his murder – as they desperately try to give the family closure said he hoped the reward would help hold those responsible to account “Paul was a loving father and much-loved member of our family who didn’t deserve what happened to him,” he said we’re hoping this incentive will encourage people to come forward with the information detectives need to ultimately find justice for Paul.” The Strangio family had their lives turned upside down late on Saturday February 6 2010 when emergency services were called to Paul’s Sheoak Place home in Glenmore Park They were responding to reports of shots fired in the area Despite the efforts of NSW Ambulance paramedics Local police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries before State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad took carriage of the investigation under Strike Force Goodier The $500,000 reward has been announced for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Strangio’s murder Detective Acting Superintendent Virginia Gorman hopes the reward will prompt anyone with information to come forward “Our detectives haven’t – and won’t – give up on finding those responsible for Mr Strangio’s untimely death,” Det A/Supt Gorman said “The public are reminded that there is no piece of information too small for investigators; your tip could be the missing piece of the puzzle in this investigation.” Investigations under Strike Force Goodier are continuing Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist working with some of Australia's leading media organisations he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards The De Angelis family has completed sale of its Bligh Park Tavern to another prominent hotel dynasty Peter De Angelis’ family have owned the hotel for nearly two decades amid a growing pub portfolio throughout greater Sydney Macarthur Tavern in Campbelltown and Green Valley Hotel in Miller Last year they bought the Raby Tavern and shopping centre from the Walker family and last month the Macquarie Hotel in Liverpool from Monarch for around $43 million The nature of the portfolio expansion around south-west Sydney found Bligh Park a “bit of a geographic outlier” De Angelis noted when it came to market in February through HTL Property “Our family has had the Bligh Park Tavern for the last 18 years and have thoroughly enjoyed our association with the area during this time,” he said of the sale.  “We sincerely wish the purchasers every success and thank the HTL team for their tireless efforts to achieve a result that is testament to our tenure in the asset.” Bligh Park Tavern is a large and prominent suburban freehold within a catchment of 12,250 residents in the north-west Sydney growth corridor slated for over 250,000 new residents in coming years Figures report more than $4.3 million in annual revenue The original sale process was put on hold for a time during the height of the pandemic but a transaction has now been finalised through HTL’s Dan Dragicevich who note the significance of the sale in the current environment “The Bligh Park Tavern is one of the first pubs to sell after the COVID-19 restrictions and reinforces the industry’s patent resilience in the face of the global health and economic crisis,” says Dragicevich “Sales such as this demonstrate clearly that valuations have held up strongly over the period and there is well and truly still an equitable and liquid market for vendors and purchasers to participate in.” Bligh Park follows recent sales through HTL of the North Nowra Tavern to Damien Kelly and the Macquarie to De Angelis HTL MD Andrew Jolliffe proffers it is “dynamic revenue levers” such as food that are bringing strong results in hotels ahead of comparable asset classes A product of The Information CollectiveACN All Rights Reserved © 2025 | Privacy Policy The council has three options for residents to consider and vote on at its website: yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/cr is the largest open space within Bligh park and includes sporting fields with lighting Councillor Patrick Conolly said the three options were designed to provide an active and fun space for families to enjoy "The new playground will be located on the northern side of the reserve to allow connection to the sports amenities shelter and to make best use of the space available," he said As the site is primarily a drainage reserve for flood mitigation Council recently installed a recycled water system for irrigation purposes including the large water tank located within the sports amenities area "The existing water tank for games play will better utilise the space and the water tank will have a ramp going up to it for access," Cr Conolly said the new playground has been designed with a perimeter fence to reduce access to Colonial Drive "I encourage you to go online to vote for the option you'd like to see built at Colonial Reserve." Council deemed the existing playground on Neptune Crescent to have reached the end of its lifespan as well as being located within an isolated area of the reserve Council will announce the successful option on its Facebook page, facebook.com/hawkesburycitycouncil as well as on its website, hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au "Council is committed to providing great spaces for everyone to enjoy," Cr Conolly said "We are currently working on plans for new parks and playgrounds at Pitt Town so stay tuned for other exciting park and playground improvements in future." Council also proposes to upgrade the pedestrian crossing and roundabout in Colonial Drive Bligh Park at its intersection with Alexander Street Guzman y Gomez and Harry's Cafe de Wheels drive-through restaurants are scheduled to open in Bligh Park by year's end A new development at the site of an old koi fish farm at the corner of Richmond Road and George Street currently being constructed by Isaac Property will also feature an Oporto - the Hawkesbury's second such store but this time a standalone - and a Kiddiwinks Childcare Centre catering for 113 children with the official address of 752 George Street and co-director Ben Isaac said he hoped the project would be completed and open to the public by the end of 2020 "The timeline is a bit rubbery at the moment but at this stage we're looking at opening before Christmas," he told the Gazette Mr Isaac said his company was "fairly active in the area" and we are very confident with development in the north-west [of Sydney]," Mr Isaac said the fast-food tenants were chosen according to who was "the best fit for the area and who will trade well" "We are developers and long-term holders of those assets so we have a vested interest in [the retailers] trading well over the long term," he said The development site is cut in half by a creek; the childcare centre will be based on the north side of the creek and the food outlets on the south The site will be accessible via the roundabout at The Northern Road meaning drivers can enter from - and exit to - both directions on Richmond road as well as The Northern Road towards Penrith Kiddiwinks is operated by Toni Isaac - sister of Mr Isaac and his brother and business partner Jono - and her business partner Nicole Youssef after last year opening Kiddiwinks in Warriewood Mr Isaac said the Warriewood centre was already at capacity with a long wait list as parents seek "a more hands on family run centre with engagement between teachers "We are hoping Bligh Park Kiddiwinks will be just as successful as Warriewood and will be hosting open days for parents to inspect in December this year for an opening in January 2021," Mr Isaac said "Any enquiries for enrolments can be directed to our website www.kiddiwinks.co." Earlier today, the car crashed through a guard rail and rolled down a 10-metre embankment before coming to a stop against a tree Paramedics worked to stabilise the occupants, while SES RFS, and Fire Rescue NSW crews worked to remove them from the car Craig Munro from Munro’s Quality Meats in Wilberforce won first-place ribbons for two of his sausages - the traditional Australian beef pumpkin and feta sausage using Australian lamb which won first place last year as well He also placed second for his traditional Australian pork sausage and gourmet jalapeno and cheese sausages achieved third-place ribbons Mr Munro said making a good sausage goes all the way back to the farm: “If the farmer is doing the right thing with the cattle to start with it makes it much easier for us to impart the flavour.” The jalapeno and cheese sausage is a new offering based around the trend towards American ‘low and slow’ barbecuing “A lot of people are looking for something a bit different for their smokers and it’s a good one because you’ve got the smoker going cooking brisket or beef or pork ribs you put your sausage in at the same time and you get a little snack as you go!” he said He said Hawkesbury had a “nice little community” of butchers and staff sometimes moved around between them “The Sausage King competition is about us independent butchers getting together to fight for each other against the supermarkets,” he said Aurelio Sartori from Bligh Park Butchery took-out first place in the continental category for his Maltese sausage mint and rosemary recipes also got a look-in Mr Sartori said the Maltese sausage was an old customer recipe he had tweaked over time It is made of pork with a few different herbs and spices including coriander He said the secret to making a good sausage was “a lot of love “You try to evenly-disperse all the ingredients through the products so each time the customer takes a bit they are tasting everything it has to offer,” he said He said he barbeques at home at least once a week when he’s perfecting recipes for the shop “Pricking is definitely a ‘no no’ for me - once you prick it all the goodness comes out It’s about cooking all those ingredients in a confined skin so all the flavours stay inside,” he said you have to put them on low because of the honey content “Whenever there’s a sweeter a sweeter flavour or an ingredient like cheese you have to turn them often so they don’t darken and caramelise too fast.” The duo were competing in the Western Sydney heat of the Australian Meat Industry Council’s annual sausage and burger competition and judging is done by a panel who scrutinise the sausages and burgers in their uncooked stage on internal and external appearance They are then cooked on the bbq and judged on cooked appearance Other place-holders from Western Sydney came from Blaxland East First place-holders in each category will now prepare to head to the state final in October Pictures: Geoff JonesGENERAL practitioner (GP) Dr Kevin Tan is retiring from his Bligh Park surgery after 30 years serving the Hawkesbury community Dr Tan said he will head back to his home country of Malaysia in the new year where he will spend time with his family in Penang He is also looking forward to using his skills as a GP to do voluntary work at a hospice and with homeless people “I cannot get away from helping others,” Dr Tan told the Gazette “Especially with my knowledge and experience it would be a waste if I just retired and didn’t continue to make use of my skills!” Dr Tan registered as a health practitioner in Kuala Lumpur in 1978 then practised for eight years in Singapore He headed to Bligh Park three decades ago to open-up his own practice and watched the suburb move from a quiet area to a built-up town When he first came to Bligh Park it was a brand new suburb having opened in 1985 as a joint-venture between Hawkesbury Council and the NSW Department of Housing Census data shows the suburb grew rapidly during the late 1980s and early 1990s until it was built-out growing to a population of 6364 residents in 2016 “Bligh Park was just beginning to develop when I arrived but this is a sign of progress - there were less people back then.” Dr Tan said his patients in Bligh Park present with comparable health problems to those in Singapore and Malaysia though he said drug and alcohol-related problems seemed more prevalent here He said Australia’s health system for general practice is far superior to those in Singapore and Malaysia “We’ve got a lot of government support now and allied health services psychologies and occupational therapies are all well supported,” he said “Medicine has progressed so much during my time in Bligh Park and we’re beginning to recognise problems that in the past we have not focussed as much on There are also more cases of diabetes in general SERVING THE COMMUNITY: Dr Kevin Tan at his Bligh Park Surgery with surgery manager of 15 years Kerry Baldwin Picture: Geoff JonesDr Tan said he’s also noticed a rise in patients presenting with depression “maybe because there’s more stress in life nowadays” He has also noticed an upswing in the number of people looking up their symptoms online and ‘self diagnosing’ the results of which can often be misguided But online still provides a good source of information - it encourages a lot of people to come and get attention which is a good thing and I would recommend always to seek medical advice,” he said women are more likely than men to see their GP when they have a niggling concern “Women are more sensitive to their symptoms Some men are pressurised or encouraged by their wife to come along as well The public is better informed now about health issues Dr Tan said if he could give the people of Bligh Park and the Hawkesbury one piece of health advice it would be to see their GP yearly - especially if they’re reaching a mature age they should at at least once a year have a general checkup and a blood test There are a lot of screening things that should be picked-up early and they should make sure they get them tested,” he said Dr Tan said he wanted to thank all his patients - past and present - for their support and kindness and wished them all a Merry Christmas and ‘good health’ I didn’t realise they would feel so sad about me leaving!” he said “I was touched by their good wishes and I’ve been getting a lot of gifts as well “I have been here so many years and had long relationships with many of my patients I saw some of them as babies and now they are bringing their own babies to see me and the very close relationships with these patients and I’m not as strong and I don’t have the same stamina and I feel a bit burnt out so it’s time to take a break before it’s too late - look after my own health Dr Tan’s surgery will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period and will re-open in 2018 with a new doctor “To me it’s so important that my patients have continuing care Dr Qurashi will take over from the first week of February - he seems like a very nice and caring man and I think he will do well and the patients will relate to him well,” Dr Tan said bike and walker-friendly laneways and paths Bligh Park was set up for families from the start. But unlike the townships profiled in our series thus far it was harder to name clear frontrunner prestige streets; it’s more the best pockets While it was set up as a fairly entry level suburb most blocks are around 600m2 and you’ll now need only a whisker off half a million dollars to get the cheapest property there – usually a two-bedroom duplex Allan Ingleton of Greenwood Property Group reflected for a while but said it would probably be Dorrington Crescent on the far side of Windsor Park Public School being the most recently subdivided section opened up in 2000 with a high proportion of grand two-storey homes He said one sold there late last year for $990,000 and one around Christmas 2015 for $925,000 He said that same year one sold in Golden Grove for $930,000 Picture: Starr PartnersHe said Rich Close at the front of Bligh Park held a record for a while.  really took off in the late 80s and early 90s “Around ‘88 it went crazy – people camped out where the shops are now to get a block number,” he said. “I bought a block in Uren Place in 1987 for $26,000 We built a nice three-bedroom Allworth home on it for $47,000 and put a pool in for $20,000 I heard a rumour it sold recently for $720,000.” He also likes one section of Guardian Crescent Agent Adam Buchert of Starr Partners Windsor also named “the top section of Guardian Crescent” as his favourite He also likes the precinct around Wetherill Place including McPhee Place and Rich Close.  “Fullerton Crescent used to be the top street in the 90s but is a bit tired now. Bateman Place as well,” he said.  Agent Brian Speechley of Speechley Property named his favourite streets as Harradine Crescent “Bligh Park is still one of our most popular areas – there’s quick access to Richmond Road and the M7 and you are in Richmond or Windsor in minutes,” he said When asked about the graffiti problem there in years past I’m in Windsor Rotary and we clean the graffitti off We’re now struggling to find any to remove!” He said “some areas are starting to show their age” “It’s an area where younger families can still buy into.” The Gazette drove around Bligh Park on Friday morning Harradine Crescent: lovely paved cul de sacs off one side and well-kept street cul de sacs off it on the other The odd overgrown garden let it down a little Guardian Crescent: Winds around Colonial Reserve with children’s play area being used by several families when we saw it.  Juliana Place: This has to be up there with Dorrington Crescent as one of the best Bligh Park streets One side backs onto bush and just about every property is meticulously kept with lovely front gardens Fullerton Crescent: A pleasant winding street with lots of street trees Not as well kept as Juliana Place properties Rich Close: This could be a premium Bligh Park street of the ilk of Claremont Crescent in Windsor but needs every house to pull its weight garden-wise The little forest in the middle island could be made into a showpiece McPhee Place: This was one of our favourites – a wide Just needs some street trees planted as there is no shade Pearson Street: a row of two-storey homes is being built here now – could be a future millionaire’s row if they put the gardens and trees in early Arkell Drive: This street has some glorious homes giving more privacy and peace and quiet.  Etherden Road: This was one we discovered just by driving past – a beautiful street consistently top notch along its whole length Dorrington Crescent: Some grand mansions as well as many good quality single-storey homes and accessed by lovely avenue of gums on the last section of Rifle Range Road Next to walking tracks in Windsor Downs Reserve Picture: Geoff JonesIt was postponed due to COVID-19 the Keevers family will celebrate with the community to mark 30 years of IGA Bligh Park "Bligh Park Rural Fire Service and Windsor Fire and Rescue will be there cooking the sausage sizzle and promoting their safety campaigns for the current season They're allowing the children to climb on their trucks with a special set of stairs and handing out some giveaways It should be a fun day!" said Jacqui Keevers Proceeds from raffle tickets will go to Hawkesbury cancer charity Pink Finss a snow board and 10 kilograms of chocolate The family business was opened by Warren and Stanley Keevers in April 1990 The celebration will take place at the store on Saturday Together again with her beloved husband Ron wish to advise that she has been laid to rest at She will be eternally loved by her daughters This is probably not the page you’re looking for leaves the field flanked by his team mates after a spectacular effort Picture: Geoff JonesAfter a massive wicket-taking haul at the weekend Mark Walsh espoused the old cliche that having fun was more important than the result The Bligh Park player scuppered Freemans Reach at the weekend in Hawkesbury District Cricket Association’s second grade match Walsh finished the innings with eight wickets six runs conceded and four maidens off 9.5 overs said he was stoked to have taken the wickets but wanted to make clear that having fun was his primary concern “I was on a hat-trick twice but I didn't get any of them,” he said playing park cricket it is more about having fun with the boys.” Walsh said there was no doubt that every one on the Bligh Park team enjoyed themselves at the weekend it might never happen again so just enjoy it,” he said “The boys were just saying it was one of the funnest days they've been a part of “It was just great to share it with them all the next day we were all talking about how much fun we had.” Walsh said there were a few words exchanged between the two teams toward the end of the innings “It was just fun. We're not taking it too seriously we're just out there living the dream and playing cricket,” he said “There was a bit of banter at the end there but the other team was really good “It was all in good spirit. It isn't as if we are playing for Australia or anything like that.” said he played junior cricket at Penrith before coming to play for Bligh Park with his mates Walsh took four wickets with five balls but both times failed to deliver with the hat-trick ball “It was just one of those days where everything works out and goes well. Cricket is a funny game,” he said Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The son of Fiji’s Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been charged with a string of domestic violence offences in Australia after he allegedly assaulted choked and stalked a Sydney woman over a four-month period earlier this year is facing 17 charges that include multiple counts of common assault stalking/intimidation and one count of sharing intimate images without consent He is also accused of recklessly or intentionally damaging a wall at the woman’s home The alleged incidents occurred in a number of Sydney suburbs including Mascot NSW Police said officers initially received a report relating to domestic violence allegations against Bainimarama on September 2 He was arrested at Mascot and charged on September 9 but it was granted the following day at Parramatta Bail Court under conditions including that he surrender his passport report daily to police and pay a $20,000 surety An interim suppression order made during the bail application was lifted at Windsor Local Court on Friday Bainimarama’s lawyer Tony Edwards had argued that publicity surrounding the case which he said might be ongoing as a result of “political implications” could have an impact on his client receiving a fair trial should the matter proceed to a trial before a jury Bainimarama is the only son of Frank Bainimarama, who has ruled the Pacific Island nation since leading a military coup against the then-government in 2006 The charges come at an awkward time for the elder Bainimarama who is facing a potentially difficult general election before the end of the year It is unclear what his son has been doing in Australia but court documents have his residential address listed in Brisbane “would rely on his good character in any defence” should his case go to trial and said there was a risk a jury could be prejudiced by the story being aired But magistrate Leanne Robinson said the allegations against Bainimarama were “unfortunately” common and there was nothing extraordinary about the case that warrants secrecy Any concern about a potential future jury being “influenced or tainted” would diminish in the passage of time before the matter would come to trial “which is unfortunately quite significant given the current delays” The court heard the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions is considering whether to take carriage of the case The matter is due to return to court on 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Sign up here The son of Fiji\\u2019s Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been charged with a string of domestic violence offences in Australia after he allegedly assaulted He is also accused of recklessly or intentionally damaging a wall at the woman\\u2019s home Bainimarama\\u2019s lawyer Tony Edwards had argued that publicity surrounding the case which he said might be ongoing as a result of \\u201Cpolitical implications\\u201D Bainimarama is the only son of Frank Bainimarama \\u201Cwould rely on his good character in any defence\\u201D should his case go to trial But magistrate Leanne Robinson said the allegations against Bainimarama were \\u201Cunfortunately\\u201D common and there was nothing extraordinary about the case that warrants secrecy Any concern about a potential future jury being \\u201Cinfluenced or tainted\\u201D would diminish in the passage of time before the matter would come to trial \\u201Cwhich is unfortunately quite significant given the current delays\\u201D Support is available from the at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories providing a supportive home environment is critical of Bligh Park suffers from level 5 cerebral palsy He has seizures at night which means his mother Rachel has to sleep alongside him to assist and low eye sight which several bouts of surgery have not been able to correct He is in constant pain and on strong medication and has to be fed by a stomach tube — yet he keeps on smiling To make modifications to their home to accommodate Cameron’s needs as he grows and raise funds towards a wheelchair van to take the whole family Windsor Lions Club is holding a big fundraising event this Saturday a highlight of the evening is an auction with some great items up for grabs including a $250 car service from Glen Corkill at North Richmond and an overnight stay with dinner at Ferndale Retreat at Lower Portland and meat trays from Richmond and Bligh Park butchers As they need ceiling hoists throughout the house a hydrotherapy spa to stop him getting sick from the hospital ones Lions Club secretary Vera Miller said they really need the generosity of Hawkesbury businesses to come to the fore for donations for the auction ‘‘It would be greatly appreciated if we can get businesses ‘‘They could show their support for Cameron by purchasing tickets for this gala event or by donating a WOW gift to be auctioned in the form of merchandise or a gift certificate or simply by providing monetary support The list of items so far is impressive with gift vouchers and items from 44 businesses."  Enquiries and ticket sales to Vera Miller 0408 420 485 If you aren’t able to come on the night but would like to donate to the Garofalo family there is a dedicated account set up at Westpac Account Name: ATF Cameron John Garofalo BSB: 032-274 Account: 377020 Reference: Your name All donations over $2 are tax deductible A 70-year-old man is facing charges of taking part in commercial drug supply after police busted an alleged drug ring importing $2 million worth of cocaine from Peru Luis Diez was arrested at home as police from the State Crime Command's Drug and Firearms Squad executed warrants to search his house Bossley Park and Bligh Park after Border Force officers detected an anomaly in a shipment from the South American nation Cocaine valued at $2m was allegedly found in the shipment.Credit: NSW Police and returned positive results for 5.3 kilograms of cocaine Mr Diez was charged with taking part in commercial drug supply and participating in a criminal group and appeared at Fairfield Local Court briefly on Wednesday morning He did not apply for bail and will return to the same court on March 4 NSW Police arrested four men in the drug bust.Credit: NSW Police Media Police also arrested alleged ringleader Alex Bittner at Bossley Park's Club Marconi they allegedly found a small amount of cocaine and dealing with proceeds of crime worth more than $100,000 Mr Bittner briefly appeared in Fairfield Local Court on Wednesday where he did not apply for bail He will return to the same court on March 4 Police also arrested 44-year-old Daniel Martellotta at Woongarrah on the Central Coast charging him with large commercial drug supply and participating in a criminal group He applied for bail at Wyong Local Court on Wednesday morning Police also charged a 52-year-old man from Bligh Park with knowingly take part in large commercial drug supply and participating in a criminal group He will face Penrith Local Court on Wednesday a substance they allege is used for drug extraction and a firearms barrel during the execution of the search warrants Luis Diez was arrested at home as police from the State Crime Command's\\u00A0Drug and Firearms Squad executed warrants to search his house Mr Diez was charged with\\u00A0taking part in commercial drug supply and participating in a criminal group Police also arrested alleged ringleader Alex Bittner at Bossley Park's Club Marconi Police also arrested 44-year-old Daniel Martellotta at Woongarrah on the\\u00A0Central Coast charging him with\\u00A0large commercial drug supply and participating in a criminal group Pub sales are on the upward trajectory as owners occupiers and managers vie to get a foothold into sites that also offer strong development potential close to $250 million of pubs have changed hands in Sydney and Brisbane and agents say they are bracing for more deals in coming months There is also the anticipated $10 billion float of the Endeavour empire run by pokies and pub baron Bruce Mathieson Endeavour is the result of the merger of ALH Group – the joint venture between Mathieson and Woolworths One of the latest pubs for offer is the Bligh Park Tavern in Sydney's north-west by the owners the De Angelis family who operate a portfolio of venues throughout Sydney Campbelltown and the Green Valley Hotel in Miller The group also recently acquired the Raby Tavern It has the added attraction of sitting on 14,000 square metres of land that would be available for redevelopment Andrew Jolliffe and Sam Handy said the site already has an adjoining fitness centre and spare land which could be redeveloped for alternative uses at the beginning of a very long and low-interest-rate environment with the only clear way out being to identify and secure assets indexed to attractive stable-yield profiles," Mr Jolliffe said HTL also sold the Captain Cook Hotel to the founder of the sport tourism group JLL's hotel director John Musca recently advised the Signature Hospitality Group in its purchase of the All Hands Brewing House on King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour for $20 million and The Elephant Hotel in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley to Sydney independent pub group Tilley and Wills Hotels for a similar amount Other HTL Property deals in the past few weeks include Alexandria's Camelia Grove for $16 million the purchase by former Wallaby front-rower Bill Young of Five Dock's Illinois for about $15 million the Raby Tavern for $35 million and the Allawah Hotel for $33 million A consortium of owners from the Corio Hotel in Goolwa have bought the Hotel Victor in Victor Harbor The $9.3 million sale of the freehold was brokered by JLL’s vice-president of investment sales Will Connolly Endeavour is the result of the merger of ALH Group \\u2013 the joint venture between Mathieson and Woolworths One of the latest pubs for offer is the Bligh Park Tavern in Sydney's north-west by the owners stable-yield profiles,\\\" Mr Jolliffe said JLL's hotel director John Musca recently advised the Signature Hospitality Group in its purchase of the All Hands Brewing House on King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour for $20 million and The Elephant Hotel in Brisbane\\u2019s Fortitude Valley to Sydney independent pub group Tilley and Wills Hotels for a similar amount Other HTL Property deals in the past few weeks include Alexandria's Camelia Grove for $16 million the purchase by former Wallaby front-rower Bill Young of Five Dock's Illinois for about $15 million The $9.3 million sale of the freehold was brokered by JLL\\u2019s vice-president of investment sales Will Connolly the Railway Hotel in Windsor has been listed for sale offering genuine upside in a growth corridor the two-storey Railway is at the gateway to the Windsor retail and commercial precinct unsurprisingly adjacent to the train station with ‘early opener’ trading licence gaming room with five machine entitlements and manager’s residence on the upper level For the past 36 years it has been in private hands and for the past 27 years it has been operated by husband and wife locals “We’re listing the hotel with a heavy heart the time is right to hand the keys to someone that has the time and money to reposition the hotel and reap the rewards,” explains Trenna almost half of the trading footprint is unutilized and there is currently no foodservice offering Its situation could be considered a blank canvas rife for repositioning and an on-trend food and beverage proposition suggesting the possibility for further development (STCA) the Railway is likely to attract interest from owner-operators seeking an under-priced metropolitan Sydney freehold The area has seen significant transactions in recent times, including sale of the Bligh Park Tavern for $12 million, and the Vineyard Hotel for $68 million and its price point is essentially underwritten by its underlying land which significantly mitigates any risks associated with first-time operators,” says HTL Property’s Sam Handy marketing the asset with colleague Blake Edwards The freehold going concern of the Railway Hotel Windsor is being sold via Expressions of Interest Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account A cargo ship that sank off the west coast of Vancouver Island more than 50 years ago is now polluting the waters of a popular marine park Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience The Canadian Coast Guard says a fuel-like sheen was investigated in September and was thought to be bilge discharge from a ship but the problem continued and a deeper look uncovered the historic wreckage The MV Schiedyk left Gold River with a load of wood pulp and barley on its way to Oregon on Jan and hours later hit a ledge off Bligh Island in Nootka Sound The area where the 150-metre ship went down is now a provincial marine park Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Tyler Yager, the deputy superintendent for environment response at the coast guard, said in a statement Friday they know the ship was carrying bunker fuel and diesel, but they don’t know how much was released at the time. “We’re looking into the ship’s records for more information on the fuel capacity of the ship, the fuel type, location of the fuel tanks and the original reports of the shipwreck. What we do know right now is that after 52 years, the Schiedyk has started to leak oil into the environment.” A submersible sent down to investigate earlier this week confirmed it was the Schiedyk and that it was leaking some type of oil, he said. The ship sits upside down at a depth of about 120 metres. The park is a popular recreational destination for anglers, boaters and kayakers, who paddle among the islands in the sound. Yager said there are many areas on and around Bligh Island that have ecological and cultural sensitivities. More than 3,000 metres of oil-absorbent booms have been placed around the island’s coastline. Yager said oil recovery skimming ships are on the water. The coast guard is working with the B.C. Environment Ministry, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and local First Nations to mitigate the impacts of the oil in the area. A marine mammal oil spill response team is surveying the area for animals that have potentially been affected by the oil. Air surveillance of the area by drones and overflights by Transport Canada to assess the spread and direction of pollution are also underway, the response team said. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Phillipa Bligh attacked another inmate wielding a 'shank' at Eastwood Park Prison near ThornburyA woman prisoner made a weapon from a razor blade stuck in a toothbrush to attack another inmate she described as a "snitch". Phillipa Bligh was found to have the makeshift knife, known as 'shank', during a disturbance at Eastwood Park Prison, near Thornbury. Bristol Crown Court heard that, as she was torn away from the other woman, Bligh screamed: “Stiches for snitches!” The incident came after she completed a jail term, only to be the subject of a “gate arrest” as she tried to leave prison, which saw her turned back inside. Bligh, aged 34, pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited item in prison in January. Chloe Griggs, prosecuting, said a prison officer heard a scream coming from the prison fitness suite and saw Bligh and another prisoner grappling. Inside D Wing at Eastwood Park Prison in Falfield, near Thornbury.Miss Griggs said: “The victim was screaming “She’s got a shank!” and prison officers ran over. “Miss Bligh was holding the victim in a headlock with her right arm. “In her left arm was a razor blade embedded into a toothbrush. “The victim was desperately trying to hold back Miss Bligh’s left arm.” The court heard Bligh was pushed away and her victim was able to break free. It was then Bligh “jumped around in a boxing style” and exclaimed: “Stitches for snitches!,” Miss Griggs said. An inmate in a cell at Eastwood Park Prison at Falfield, near Thornbury. The court heard Bligh was previously jailed for six years for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. She was found with the blade while serving a 146-day sentence for possessing an offensive weapon. Nicholas Clough, defending, said: “One of the greatest fears for a prisoner is a gate arrest. “Miss Bligh, unfortunately, stepped out of one prison sentence into another. She’s been in custody ever since.” Judge Martin Picton imposed a prison sentence of two years and three months, and ordered that the weapon be destroyed. The entrance gate at HMP Eastwood Park. Bligh was arrested and returned to custody as she left the prison(Image: PA/Barry Batchelor)‌ He told Bligh: “You tried to slash the other prisoner. “It was a very serious offence and your position is a great deal worse by your record.”