N and N Food is a no frills eatery in Campsie serving up tasty Chinese dishes There's a range of delicious boiled dumplings But there are a couple of things you need to know before you visit Monica and I hesitate slightly when walking into N and N Food There's a pile of boxes waiting to be unpacked in a corner and bright orange cardboard covered fridge doors and freezers hold a range of dumplings and Zongzi and on the counter a Maneki-neko cat sits waving But then the owner stands up and greets us with a smile N and N food is run by Guiping Xu and is named after her daughters Nancy and Nicole Monica had found N and N foods and we were aware that there is no English menu just a wall poster with pictures of the dishes available plus some posters of wheat But Guiping is friendly and takes our order as soon as we walk in Google translate helps us a little and she pushes us towards the dumplings but we are both noodle lovers As we are visiting at 12pm this morning's breakfast congee and the steamed buns have sold out as N and N Food opens at 4am (yes!) A couple of other things aren't available but soon we find ourselves ordering 3 noodle dishes 2 dumplings and 1 zongzi before getting gently scolded by Guiping that it's too much food "We're going to take the rest home to our husbands," we explain Mr NQN loves it when I bring the food home as that means he gets to eat the food without leaving our house and I love it because it means I don't have to make dinner water and boxes of tissues sit to the side for customers to help themselves to There is only Coke and 100 Plus soft drink available to purchase Monica and I take a seat outside and watch the people in Anzac Mall chatting Everything is cooked fresh and after 20 minutes or so I've only really seen them in a few places so it's always nice to get that herby hit of fragrant dill Guiping recommended the chive and pork boiled dumplings and these are very good But dare I say that I preferred the dill ones for their stronger The names of these noodles are all in Chinese and I only have the English translation thanks to Guiping's daughter Nancy The chicken noodles come in a glossy sauce with the flavour of Shaoxing cooking wine It is pure comfort food with silky noodles and bone in pieces of soft chicken A lot of the noodles look different to how they look in the picture on the wall but these Chongqing noodles are spicy (there are two chillis in the pic) They have delicious Szechuan peppercorns with plenty or pork mince We both love these noodles and if you like a bit of spiciness I recommend these The noodles on the bottom of the left menu look a bit like spaghetti Bolognese so I was curious to try them but these caused a bit of confusion When she took our order and read it back to us she tsked and shook her head saying that all of the noodles we had ordered were very similar so we took these noodles off but these end up on our order anyway These noodles are called Zhaijang black bean sauce noodles with sliced cucumber and are on the fresher side with less of a punchyness to them than the ones above I did like these but out of the three I really loved the other two noodles a bit more Monica unwraps the string around the zongzi and it's steaming hot The zongzi are delicious with plenty of fatty pork and chicken inside them and seasoned rice They could use a touch of salt to them but they're really good After we finish eating Guiping sits down at our table with us and asks what we think of her food She explains that she has only been open for 2 months but business is tough in Campsie Prior to N and N Food she had a food business in Chatswood that did well Then she gets up and gently scolds us again for ordering too much food do you ever get scolded for ordering too much food Do you order extra food so that you can take it home for dinner Give Lunar New Year the send-off it deserves for another 12 months at the Campsie Lantern Festival in Canterbury-Bankstown Campsie's Anzac Mall and Anzac Square will burst to life with colourful lanterns delicious Asian cuisines and a chock-a-block program of cultural entertainment The star of the show is Yunnan Arts Troupe director Bo Yang whose renowned group will celebrate China's ethnic minorities from the stage with diverse dances lion dancing and fireworks displays will add to the jam-packed schedule where each traditional outfit offers symbolic significance through its fabric the kids can also get involved through free face-painting and lantern-making workshops Japanese pizzas and New Year noodles will keep the crowds satisfied If you happen to be born during the Year of the Snake – perhaps in 2001 – you've got the chance to evoke plenty of love wealth and wisdom heading into the New Year consider following Bo Yang's suggestion: "My advice to people who were born in the Year of the Snake is that they should wear something red every day of the year to ensure they have good luck." This is probably not the page you’re looking for Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A metro train has run along the final section of Sydney’s new $21.6 billion rail line marking the start of more than 6500 hours of testing that will determine when it will open to passengers next year The first train – set TS28 – rolled into Campsie station at 4am on Thursday The 6.5-kilometre trip will take just 11 minutes when the line eventually opens next year the train made its way to Campsie before later travelling the full length of the new line to Bankstown The first stage of testing on the Sydenham-Bankstown line involves metro trains travelling at up to 25km/h they will be tested at speeds of up to 100km/h and transition from manual to automated operations it will comprise more than 6500 hours of testing and commissioning The 13-kilometre section of track between Sydenham and Bankstown was originally due to reopen as the final part of the M1 metro line late this year NSW Premier Chris Minns at Campsie station on Thursday morning Premier Chris Minns said it was an investment in the future for the people of the city’s south-west who had endured major disruption to their train services and waited patiently for what would be a transformative new metro line “We hope that most community members believe that it’s an inconvenience worth taking If you look at the way the metro has transformed other stations and other suburbs and neighbourhoods The start of testing on the south-west section of the M1 comes a day after passengers on board a packed driverless metro train were left gripping handrails during peak hour between Chatswood and Crows Nest when a door was left open while it was travelling at high speed Sydney Metro chief executive Peter Regan said early indications were that two staff members manually overrode the system in an attempt to close the door but the procedure to do so was not fully followed which meant that it was locked in an open position as the train pulled out of Chatswood station We are determined to ensure that the systems and procedures are reviewed,” he said Regan declined to say whether the final section of the M1 will open early or late next year saying the first train marked a “very long and complex extensive testing process” which had extra complexities because of the older stations and curved platforms The government expects the opening of the section between Bankstown and Sydenham to add an extra 17,000 people to the rail network every hour during peak periods Since the city section between Chatswood and Sydenham of the M1 line opened last August commuters have become accustomed to station announcements that some city-bound trains are reaching capacity during the morning peak on the busiest weekdays Sydney Metro has also warned that passengers on the existing M1 line will experience “significant disruption” as the testing program progresses due to full or partial closures on several weekends along with services ending at 10pm some nights The government committed up to an extra $1.1 billion in late 2023 to finish the troubled conversion pushing the price tag for the entire metro line between Chatswood and Bankstown via the CBD to $21.6 billion That was up from an original forecast of $12 billion when the project was announced last decade Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter A metro train has run along the final section of Sydney\\u2019s new $21.6 billion rail line The first train \\u2013 set TS28 \\u2013 rolled into Campsie station at 4am on Thursday The 13-kilometre section of track between Sydenham and Bankstown was originally due to reopen as the final part of the late this year Premier Chris Minns said it was an investment in the future for the people of the city\\u2019s south-west who had endured major disruption to their train services and waited patiently for what would be a transformative new metro line \\u201CWe hope that most community members believe that it\\u2019s an inconvenience worth taking it\\u2019s been hugely beneficial,\\u201D he said The start of testing on the south-west section of the M1 comes a day after passengers on board a packed driverless metro train were left gripping handrails during peak hour between Chatswood and Crows Nest when a while it was travelling at high speed We are determined to ensure that the systems and procedures are reviewed,\\u201D he said saying the first train marked a \\u201Cvery long and complex extensive testing process\\u201D which had extra complexities because of the older stations and curved platforms Sydney Metro has also warned that passengers on the existing M1 line will experience \\u201Csignificant disruption\\u201D as the testing program progresses due to full or partial closures on several weekends The government committed up to an to finish the troubled conversion Start the day with a summary of 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recognises outstanding individual contributions to community-based policing and acknowledges those who demonstrate a personal commitment to engagement and crime prevention above and beyond their job requirements This recognition celebrates Mr Sindyan’s 25 years of dedicated service at the Campsie Police Area Command where he has tirelessly worked to foster connections between the Police and the diverse communities they serve a time when relationships between the Police and local communities were fragmented he has been instrumental in helping to change these dynamics you have to know the community you are policing.”  His commitment to this principle has been the foundation of his success earning him widespread respect and admiration and building relationships required face-to-face engagement “You had to be out there to connect,” he recalls These personal connections proved invaluable creating lasting bonds that continue to thrive Gandhi remains a steadfast advocate for personal interaction which he sees as the cornerstone of effective community policing Gandhi credits his success to the support and collaboration of colleagues and community leaders Amer Yassine and Mo Yatim among those who have stood by him he acknowledges the police officers who have shared his vision of community engagement particularly during challenging times such as the Cronulla riots (December you not only saw police wanting to protect the community but the community wanting to protect police,” he reflects This pivotal moment laid the groundwork for the strong relationships that exist today Gandhi (second from right) with other major award winners and nominees there was barely a relationship between Police and Community unlike these days where it takes hours for me to walk down Haldon Street as almost everyone wants to talk and say hello and welcome you and feed you,” he says Another example of how the local police and the community engaged positively during tough times was following the Christchurch Mosques massacre of March NSW Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said: “Congratulations to my friend Gandhi Sindyan from Campsie Police Area Command (on winning) the Rotary Police Officer (unsworn category) of the Year Award.” One of the hallmarks of Gandhi’s service has been his work with Australia’s Lebanese Muslim community including a host of initiatives with the nation’s oldest non-profit Islamic organisation The LMA expressed their congratulations on Mr Sindyan’s award highlighting his decades of partnership and dedication “Gandhi has been a vital partner to the LMA and a dedicated presence at countless (LMA) events making him an invaluable member of the Australian Lebanese Muslim community,” the Association said in a statement Gandhi has also been at the forefront of unique initiatives Campsie Police Station became the first command to host Ramadan iftars an event supported by Human Appeal Australia he has worked tirelessly every Eid outside Lakemba Mosque further strengthening the bonds between police and community And Mr Sindyan’s work extends far beyond his professional obligations His belief in helping people of all races and faiths has guided him throughout his career earning him the admiration of diverse communities He emphasises that his success is not his alone but is shared with the “amazing (police) officers of all ranks” and the community members who have supported him his colleagues and the community for their unwavering support “I am only as good as the people around me,” he points out has been a source of pride and inspiration Gandhi Sindyan’s story is one of dedication compassion and a deep belief in the power of connection His work has left an indelible mark on the Campsie community and surrounding suburbs and he is a thoroughly deserving winner of this prestigious award John Mahoney is a Content Writer with over 30 years experience and is based in Sydney and website in this browser for the next time I comment 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Read more Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress Oatley MP Mark Coure has welcomed six new probationary constables who will commence duties today at both the St George and Campsie Police Area Commands following a formal attestation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday "We know that being a police officer is a tough job and it certainly is not for everyone," Mr Coure said our local police officers are in charge of making the difficult calls that keep us all safe," he said I would like to thank the new probationary constables from class 362 for starting their service in our local area We want each of you to know that you are deeply appreciated." All recruits have completed eight months of foundational training with those allocated to the St George and Campsie Police Area Commands' to complete 12 months' on-the-job training and study by distance education with Charles Sturt University "Three probationary constables will begin their duties today at the St George Police Area Command with a further three to begin at the Campsie Police Area Command," Mr Coure said Class 362 comprised of 169 new probationary constables including 122 men and 47 women Eight of the recruits will receive awards for outstanding academic marksmanship and practical policing achievements Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy A 33-year-old man from Perth has appeared in court accused of serious assault Police were called to Campsie Road in the Letham area of Perth just after midnight on Friday was arrested and charged with assault to severe injury and danger of life and attempting to pervert the course of justice A 57-year-old man was taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment The extent of his injuries remains unknown Neighbours reported police and forensic teams entering the flat on Campsie Road for several hours on Friday after the arrest One told The Courier: “There was loads of noise going on in the early hours of this morning and it woke us up “We’ve seen people going into the flat in hazmat suits this morning and police have been knocking on doors.” A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 12.30am on Friday 2025 we received a report of a serious assault within a property in Campsie Road “A 57-year-old man was taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment “A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection and was due to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Saturday The accused appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court on Saturday and made no plea during his hearing He will be remanded in custody while further examination takes place and will appear in front of the sheriff within the next eight days Go track by track with the London singer-songwriter on her new EP is a coming-of-age project that embodies just how it feels to live life in your twenties Following her debut Still Talking To Myself the sophomore body of work offers listeners more of the honest storytelling and dreamy melodies we’ve come to know and love the artist for — with a refined confidence and sense of self Now That I Know You can be summed up with three main themes according to Campsie herself: “idealism,” “repetition,” and “gay shit.” But for more on what the project means keep scrolling to read her track-by-track analysis Connie Campsie is playing a headline show at The Slaughtered Lamb in London on June 6th. Buy a ticket here. A post shared by Connie Campsie (@conniecampsie) How dare I compare a woman to the sunlight that pools on the floor How dare I wish that I was a wet bouquet of flowers dripping in her hands Women have been muses for thousands of years and will continue to be because all women are a bit magical saying that this woman is ‘not just a metaphor of mine.’ The adulation borders on objectification and I ask myself am I just contributing to the manic pixie dream girlification of women I know there is a certain romance between people who identify as women I know when I’m suffering the effects of not being near female energy And whilst this song is talking about queer yearning “I really did make a burner Instagram so I could see my ex’s profile I saw them present their life in a gilded light and it pissed me off This facade is a trap.’ And then all the memories came flooding back and I wrote them down like a report the effects of our relationship had haunted me and I was so bored of it Making the music video for this song felt like the final letting go I don’t want to write one more fucking song about him.” “This is a self doubt anthem born from a man telling me my music was wrong I’ve really hit my quota on people getting in the way of my art When I look back at it now I see it as a strength test of my inner compass and it only made me stronger and hungrier.” “’Someone’s Daughter’ is the poster child for gay yearning It always felt so visual in my head: the image of two girls kissing in a car Iain (Berryman) and I would say how coming-of-age it felt and I think that’s because I didn’t really have my queer coming of age My sexuality around my teen years were shrouded in confusion I wrote this song to try and fill in the gaps with some magic and wonder But I come up short because I’m not a teenager anymore and I know that no one can be this divine image that we make of people in our heads especially when we’re 17 and everything feels beautiful and terrible At the end of the day she’s just someone’s daughter.” “I wrote ‘I Wanna Stop Loving You’ before I broke up with a best friend was vividly intelligent and had a sense of humour as dark as mine We would talk into the night about our deepest vulnerabilities and I always said she was like having another sister But she hurt me consistently for a few years We would talk about it and she would promise to never do it again I loved her so much that she always got another chance She did something that so blatantly showed she couldn’t have cared about her how I did and I was afraid to stop my relationship with her in case she did something reckless But if someone has to threaten you to stay in your life Welcome Home to Beamish Street by Raquel Ormella is located on concourse glass at the entrance to Campsie Station It forms part of the suite of transparent artworks in station concourse glazing at the 10 Metro Stations from Marrickville to Bankstown Ormella’s artwork interlaces stylised depictions food plants – parsley and bay leaves – in repeated circular motifs Plant stencils are filled with vibrant prints The patterns and designs draw from a variety of cultures and time periods The colours and patterns recall the displays of brightly colour fruit and packaged goods available in the Beamish Street shops A string of flag bunting spans the glass panels These flag designs were workshopped with children in the area Ormella was inspired by a photo of ex-servicemen returning from WWI greeted by banners and bunting It is also reminiscent of bunting made of the flags of many nations that adorn multicultural food festivals and markets today ImageCollapse the ImageClose up of glass panel Welcome Home to Beamish Street by Raquel Ormella "One of the key design elements is a flag bunting that is across the whole of the panels This element is drawn from a photograph of the returning soldiers from World War I The design been altered and is reminiscent of bunting of multicultural food festivals that uses the flags of many nations.  Rather than designing flags that are representative of national identity children were invited to design a flag that represents their concept of ‘home’ or arriving home to Campsie and Beamish Street These designs were then incorporated into the bunting in the design I was keen to provide opportunities for children of the Campsie community to see their voices reflected in public infrastructure The flag is a key motive in my oeuvre and this design will continue to resonate with the changing identity of Campsie changing attitudes to flags and continue to connect public audiences ImageCollapse the ImageView from concourse This work includes cues to the area’s European history yet focuses on its contemporary realities celebrating Campsie’s diverse communities and First Nations peoples One of my inspirations is the poetry of Eileen Chong Chong is a Chinese Singaporean Australian poet who often writes about food I really enjoy her poem Eating Durian that describes the excitement and anticipation of eating this fruit In Singapore on the Mass Rapid Transit system you see symbols like the “no smoking” signs that has the outline of a Durian in place of the cigarette I wanted to include a Durian in my design as a nod to Eileen’s work and the South East Asian joy for durian while knowing its smell is disturbing for those who are not “fans” The single cut durian sits in the centre of the design surrounded by the motifs of spinning coriander ImageCollapse the ImageMetro Arts artist Raquel Ormella Raquel Ormella is most renowned for her work that provides poignant statements on human relationships to the environment She has a diverse material practice that includes video She is a high-profile artist whose 25-year practice is consistently written on and curated into exhibitions.  Ormella’s work has been featured in Biennale’s and major exhibitions across the world including Biennale of Sydney Her work was included in the landmark exhibition Australian Woman Artists 1901 to Now as part of the National Gallery of Australia’s Know My Name program.  Ormella is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Art & Design Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present The proposed design for the upgraded Campsie Station has been released focused on improved pedestrian access and safety A draft Station Design and Precinct Plan (SDPP) outlines how the new station will integrate with the surrounding precinct Key features include a new partial open-air plaza at the station entrance on Beamish Street that will open up the gateway area and enhance the way people move through the area The proposed design will help ease station crowding by creating a more seamless interface between the station entry and Lilian Lane The station upgrade also features new seating at Beamish Street and new bicycle parking within the station concourse Campsie Station will be fully accessible as part of its upgrade to metro rail standards Customers will have a new air-conditioned metro train every four minutes in the peak in each direction Campsie Station is currently serviced by eight trains an hour in the morning peak Community feedback will be considered and addressed in as part of the station plan which will be submitted to the Department of Planning Industry and Environment (DPIE) for approval Construction work to upgrade Campsie Station is due to begin in 2021 Have your say on the plan here: https://www.sydneymetro.info/station/campsie-station Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country. We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present. Watch 1m 51sDetectives are yet to establish a motive after a 27-year-old man was shot in a targeted attack in Sydney's south west. 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 information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. [external link] We responded to over 150,000 incidents in 2023-24 The incidents displayed below are note-worthy incidents that have been published as media releases or tweets Details about incidents may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice North Parramatta | The fire at Dunlop Street, North Parramatta has been contained but is expected to smoulder through the morning. Because there may be smoke in the area, residents and businesses in the vicinity are advised to keep doors, windows, and vents closed. View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders Friends of Campsie High Kirk will acquire the building from the King's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer for just £1 in May. But it has been lying empty and without an owner since it was set on fire and destroyed in 1984. A local group is now attempting to restore the church to its former glory by turning it into a community space. Friends of Campsie High Kirk will acquire the building from the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer for just £1 in May. which has been on the buildings at risk register since 1990 They’re currently trying to secure enough funding by the spring to prove they can bring the plans to life. Craig Brooks, chair of Friends of Campsie High Kirk, said: “The feasibility study is the stage we’re at just now. “That is quite an involved process that will take place over the next few months. “We need to be in position by May 12. In fact, before that so we can take possession of this on behalf of the local community. “It’s a big project, it’s ambitious, some people might think we’re slightly deluded but you’ve got to think big and I think you’ve got to take action.” The plans include clearing the building of vegetation and turning it into an open plan space that is able to host community meetings, arts events and theatre performances. It will also involve replicating the damaged tower that was torn down in the aftermath of the fire. The new ghost tower would see a frame constructed on the top of the remaining clock tower, which would light up at night. A balcony would also be put up around the interior of the building, which has been on the buildings at risk register since 1990. And a Celtic Garden would be created in the middle of the space paying homage to the story of Lennoxtown. The church was designed in 1828 by Glasgow architect David Hamilton. His work includes the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow and Lennox Castle Hospital in Lennoxtown. But like the High Kirk, Lennox Castle is rapidly deteriorating and is currently lying in a ruined state in the hills above the town. The group hope the Kirk’s restoration will bring the work of Hamilton back into the modern sphere. James Fallan, a local artist and architecture student who has designed renders of the group’s plans, says he believes Hamilton’s work is “underappreciated”. He said: “By preserving it (Campsie High Kirk) it could maybe create the impetus for putting David Hamilton back on the map, back in the public consciousness. “As an architect I think he really is under appreciated, hugely important for the period. He’s the reason Glasgow looks the way it does. “He’s designed famous buildings across Scotland. “You’re looking at the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, you’re look at the Hamilton Mausoleum, Nelson’s Monument in Glasgow. “And he was certainly the most prominent Glasgow architect of the period.” The group behind the project say it could help to regenerate the area and bring control back into the hands of the community. Susan Murray, MP for Mid-Dunbartonshire said: “I think it’s really important for the personality of Lennoxtown because it’s a lovely place to live the way it is. “But it gives so many opportunities. “We’ve got some fantastic walks, we have world class road cycling coming through Lennoxtown, we have access to the hills and the local scenery and if we are really to take advantage of our built and natural heritage this needs to be one of the locations in Scotland that we do that.” STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" One of the busiest spots come lunchtime is Jinweigu on Beamish Street in Campsie Here you'll find all sorts of Chinese snacks This early morning spot opens at 5am and closes at 2pm and offers a Beijing style breakfast of jianbing crepes congee and tofu dishes so that you can travel with your tastebuds Monica and I were brainstorming a name for our weekly lunch outing where we try food from different cultures and highlight all the wonderful eateries and food available in suburbs across Sydney We're at bustling Beamish Street at 12:30pm on a Wednesday and the queue at Jin Wei Gu is a dead giveaway and people order from a display of cooked dishes Winter is also the best time to avail yourself of these warming and tasty treats Think bread dough encasing the juiciest meat fillings or slurping bowls of warm "This is too much food for two people," the woman behind the counter says Her eyes flit briefly to petite pink haired Monica who is sitting at the table quietly spritzing her hands with anti bac spray we'll take any leftovers home," I assure her and she seems relieved Another woman brings over our first jinbiang and raises her eyebrows in a knowing way I sip the sweet soy milk and then get started on the food While Western breakfasts usually involve eggs a Northern Chinese breakfast might be something else entirely You may have tried congee for breakfast but there's also Jinbiang the perfect It too involves eggs but added to a fried mung bean crepe wrapped around a hoi sin style sauce and either fried won ton skins or long Chinese donuts I try jianbing crepe first and these are crispy and eggy. I remember watching them make these in a street market in China and the smell of it is irresistible. The puffy donut stuffed jianbing is texturally satisfying with each bite while the one with fried won ton skins is very crunchy and a little on the dry side. I prefer the one I ate in Burwood a tad more I'm much more into the buns and while I'd like to blame it on winter I once devoured an entire pork bun after a massive Chinese meal and if you know me But these meat stuffed "pies and burgers" are the perfect ratio of stuffing to bread dough beef and pork and fennel ones and they're all fantastic Each has a surprising amount of juice in them and when they arrive already sliced into two or four we pick them up and sauce drips from every piece spices and the pork and fennel also has fennel fronds too Monica loves the beef while I love the pork and chive and the pork and fennel pie and the lamb but really it's a close contest as they are all good Another item that we try is the sesame tofu The silken tofu in sauce is hot and savoury and made up of custardy silken tofu with fungus It's nothing that you might expect and yet very nice indeed At the same comfort level is the chicken congee with tender pieces of bone-in chicken and mushrooms There's enough congee for two (especially if you're ordering sides) and I love the consistency of this with its thicker less watery texture The Huangqiao Sesame Cake is a small sesame coated snack which is one of the oldest cakes in the Taizhou region of China. It was originally designed to be a ration so it's not fancy, it's seasoned with plain and a little sugar and is best dunked in a soup as it can be on the dry side Nowadays places fill them with pork and other fillings although this one is the original one without any additional filling I end up buying a few things to take home like a pork and fennel pie There's an enormous big flat fried pancake with a sweet biscuit coating on one side similar to the top of a pineapple bun but deep fried Monica and I gather our half a dozen bags full of delicious smelling goodies and exit A Sydney council is facing a backlash over plans for buildings up to 20 storeys to cater for the city’s booming population as the area’s state MP says residents are sick of continued overdevelopment is forecast to grow from having 24,500 residents in 2016 to more than 39,000 in 2036 More than 6300 new homes will be built to house the area’s population under the draft Campsie Town Centre master plan An artist’s impression of the redevelopment of the Campsie town centre.Credit: City of Canterbury Bankstown Canterbury Bankstown Labor mayor Khal Asfour said the master plan for Campsie which includes buildings between 42 and 66 metres high was a response to “what people are telling me they want” but they don’t love what is currently there,” he said said there were no plans for “meaningful upgrades to infrastructure” in the area which had experienced strong population growth “Residents in Canterbury and Campsie are sick of the continued overdevelopment in the area which has come without any upgrades to roads schools and Canterbury Hospital,” she said A Facebook group called Save Campsie from Hyper Development was created last year by residents concerned about plans to build thousands of new homes said he was concerned about the impact of the council’s plans on schools traffic and parking as well as the provision of open space and affordable housing Reynolds said the council’s plans appeared to lack sufficient funding “Gaps in required funding have been identified with potential impact on residents,” he said Asfour said the master plan was designed to improve access to transport and open spaces redevelop Canterbury Hospital and reconnect the town centre to the Cooks River More than 6300 new homes will be built in Campsie under the council’s master plan.Credit: City of Canterbury Bankstown But more money from the NSW government was required to improve infrastructure we would like to see more investment in Canterbury Hospital and a bypass around the centre to encourage through traffic to avoid congesting Campsie’s vibrant main street,” Asfour said Public consultations on the master plan concluded last month with about 300 residents providing feedback Twenty-storey towers would be restricted to three sites in the suburb which is 12 kilometres from the Sydney CBD Mixed-use buildings between 42 and 66 metres are earmarked for eight sites subject to provision of affordable housing and infrastructure “These are all carefully located so they don’t overshadow parks or take away from the experience of walking through the streets,” Asfour said Cotsis said many residents were distrustful of further development after the “shady development deals in the area” involving former Liberal MP Daryl Maguire which were uncovered by an Independent Commission Against Corruption investigation into the former Canterbury Council “The decisions that prompted the ICAC scandal have left lasting damage for the people in Canterbury and Campsie with numerous large developments being built in already congested areas suffering a shortage of services and crumbling infrastructure,” she said The NSW government has said 725,000 additional homes would be needed by 2036 to cater for Sydney’s growing population The City of Canterbury Bankstown is required to build 25,000 new homes by 2026 and 50,000 by 2036 Asfour said the council had managed to reduce the 2036 housing target from 58,000 to 50,000 “The state government has again shown its hand by discriminating against our LGA,” he said “Look at the targets they set councils like Hunters Hill Northern Beaches Council will absorb up to 3500 new dwellings between 2021 and 2026 Mosman Council will house 250-300 new homes and Hunters Hill is obliged to meet a housing target of 150-200 Housing targets to cater for Sydney’s growing population have been controversial, with some councils in 2020 seeking to reduce the number of new dwellings because of the COVID-19 crisis Planning Minister Anthony Roberts did not answer questions from The Herald The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. 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A Sydney council is facing a backlash over plans for buildings up to 20 storeys to cater for the city\\u2019s booming population as the area\\u2019s state MP says residents are sick of continued overdevelopment More than 6300 new homes will be built to house the area\\u2019s population under the was a response to \\u201Cwhat people are telling me they want\\u201D but they don\\u2019t love what is currently there,\\u201D he said \\u201CIt\\u2019s drab and needs a facelift.\\u201D said there were no plans for \\u201Cmeaningful upgrades to infrastructure\\u201D in the area \\u201CResidents in Canterbury and Campsie are sick of the continued overdevelopment in the area schools and Canterbury Hospital,\\u201D she said said he was concerned about the impact of the council\\u2019s plans on schools Reynolds said the council\\u2019s plans appeared to lack sufficient funding \\u201CGaps in required funding have been identified with potential impact on residents,\\u201D he said and a bypass around the centre to encourage through traffic to avoid congesting Campsie\\u2019s vibrant main street,\\u201D Asfour said \\u201CThese are all carefully located so they don\\u2019t overshadow parks or take away from the experience of walking through the streets,\\u201D Asfour said Cotsis said many residents were distrustful of further development after the \\u201Cshady development deals in the area\\u201D involving former Liberal MP Daryl Maguire which were uncovered by an \\u201CThe decisions that prompted the ICAC scandal have left lasting damage for the people in Canterbury and Campsie with numerous large developments being built in already congested areas suffering a shortage of services and crumbling infrastructure,\\u201D she said The NSW government has said 725,000 additional homes would be needed by 2036 to cater for Sydney\\u2019s growing population \\u201CThe state government has again shown its hand by discriminating against our LGA,\\u201D he said \\u201CLook at the targets they set councils like Hunters Hill Housing targets to cater for Sydney\\u2019s growing population have been controversial The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus Rocky Benzon says no matter where you go in the Philippines Smoky Cravings is where swathes of the city’s Filipino community get their inihaw fix lamb and chicken drenched in a sticky soy glaze and fired over charcoal “Extremely addictive” is what the SK menu cautions Benzon and his wife moved to Australia from the Philippines in 2012 and started selling inihaw products wholesale to Filipino grocers all over the city The couple bought a food truck shortly before the pandemic pulling up at Paddy’s Night Food Market in Flemington once a month before opening the original Smoky Cravings in Lakemba in 2021 and serves as both a family-friendly diner and production kitchen for Rocky’s Barbesqew products and a spacious courtyard out back that delivers the open-air dining style synonymous with Filipino street food and the Lakemba original Most diners go for either the barbequed quarter inasal chicken or a three-skewer selection served with a mound of adobo rice and a small bowl of beef broth and you can try skewers of pork or chicken intestines savoury-sweet spaghetti and halo-halo – a shaved ice dessert – are also on the cards Phone: 0472 663 092 Website: facebook.com We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes, restaurants, bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion. 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Campsie.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hospital would comprise 200 beds providing a holistic and complementary health service that will act as a catalyst for a community-focused health hub.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With the integration of a medi-hotel it also recognises the important role that family support plays in recovery and rehabilitation.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe integrated health hub would offer specialist and integrated GP services a rehabilitation centre and provision for respite care childcare centre and a publicly accessible park.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proposal includes 3313sq m of public open space and seven buildings ranging from three to 10 storeys incorporating rooftop solar panels.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe south-west extension of the Metro line from Sydenham to Bankstown is projected to accelerate population growth in the region.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Urban Developer\u003c/em\u003e understands HPG is preparing its State Significant Development Application after its planning permit was approved Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing 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proposed private hospital on a 3ha site at 11 Harp Street specialist and integrated health services as well as a medi-hotel and childcare facility The proposal will now proceed to the gateway determination phase It’s a step forward for the council’s vision of a Campsie health precinct and would complement the 217-bed Canterbury Hospital But it’s also close to another private hospital pitched for the same suburb Developer HPG won approval for increased height and floor space ratio for its proposed $100-million 11-storey private hospital at 445-459 Canterbury Road Neetan Investments director Nick Countouris said the proposed private hospital at Harp Street was the culmination of five years of consultation with the council and healthcare professionals “Australia’s ageing population is placing significant additional demand on public health services and there is an important role for private hospitals to lighten that burden,” Countouris said “This proposal takes pressure off the public health system that will act as a catalyst for a community-focused health hub “With the integration of a medi-hotel it also recognises the important role that family support plays in recovery and rehabilitation.” The integrated health hub would offer specialist and integrated GP services childcare centre and a publicly accessible park The proposal includes 3313sq m of public open space and seven buildings ranging from three to 10 storeys incorporating rooftop solar panels The south-west extension of the Metro line from Sydenham to Bankstown is projected to accelerate population growth in the region The Urban Developer understands HPG is preparing its State Significant Development Application after its planning permit was approved and the developer is in discussions with operators for its 218-bed private hospital and specialist suites The HPG private hospital would be co-located with the public hospital within the Campsie Health Precinct City of Canterbury Bankstown is incredibly proud that it’s bold vision to transform Campsie into a vibrant Strategic Centre has been honoured with the “Australian Urban Design” award by the Planning Institute of Australia The Campsie Master Plan has been awarded the prestigious ‘Leadership Advocacy and Research – Local or Neighbourhood Scale’ category at the 2022 Australian Urban Design Awards The Master Plan sets out a impressive design-centred framework to deliver a healthy and thriving community A collaboration between the Planning Institute of Australia the Australian Institute of Architects and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects the Awards showcase the country’s premier urban design projects A Canterbury-Bankstown Council spokesperson said it’s thrilling to see Council’s grand vision for the future of Campsie recognised on a national scale with this hotly-contested award “The Award is a testament to the incredibly hard work and collaboration between Council’s urban design and planning teams to shape the future of the Campsie Town Centre,” the Council spokesperson said “The Campsie Master Plan will see Campsie transformed from a high street into a vibrant Strategic Centre that is a medical and lifestyle precinct and an exciting destination “It will also provide thousands of new jobs affordable housing and investment to our community.” The vision and direction of the Master Plan sets a fantastic ambition for the Campsie Town Centre to deliver: Master Plans also provide clarity for State agencies to plan for their infrastructure Nine technical studies and detailed 3D modelling informed the Master Plan and ensured the future vision for Campsie was nuanced A Council spokesperson said Council undertook extensive and multi-layered community engagement in the development of the Master Plan “We did everything we could to ensure our multicultural community was well informed and had their chance to provide feedback,” the Council spokesperson said “This included a drop in office in Campsie translated material and a multilingual call back line to have a conversation in a range of languages.” The Campsie Master Plan also received a commendation at the Planning Institute of Australia NSW 2022 Awards for Planning Excellence for community engagement and previous recognition by the Greater Cities Commission’s 2021 Greater Sydney Planning Awards Both the Campsie and Bankstown Masterplans are currently sitting with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to be progressed to the next stage You must be logged in to post a comment Construction industry ready as Queensland hospital expansion review concludes Boroondara opens nominations for 2025 Urban Design Awards Construction industry leaders to take part in 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout New leadership team appointed to overhaul QLD’s construction regulator Engineers Australia calls for target of 60,000 additional engineering graduates by 2035 Willmott Dixon selected to lead construction of Northern Roots Visitor Centre in Oldham New York state launches US$16.6m road resurfacing initiative on Long Island Foster + Partners unveils design for luxury green community on Laheq Island Victoria Tower Adelaide celebrates topping out milestone Plus Architecture secures DA approval for landmark build-to-rent project in West Melbourne Why concrete carbon sequestration could revolutionise the construction industry Adoption of AI in construction remains low with widespread concerns CFMEU investigation uncovers bad behaviour in building industry Sector hones in on sustainable building elements to meet efficiency standards Concrete surface treatments still improving after decades of innovation but the hottest competition isn’t where you’d expect buyers are flocking to relatively affordable areas that neighbour more popular regions picked up 1.7 per cent in the three months ending February to a median of $1,133,270 That was followed by the Central Coast (up 1.6 per cent) the outer south-west (1.2 per cent) and North Sydney and Hornsby (up 1.1 per cent) CoreLogic head of residential research Eliza Owen said neighbouring regions to popular areas were strong performers because they were relatively more affordable ”We’re at a point now where more opportunistic markets up-and-coming markets are driving growth and attracting the most demand,” Owen said “High interest rates and affordability constraints are leading buyers to take a bet on up-and-coming suburbs rather than traditionally desirable markets.” She also said as more time passes from COVID lockdowns the more buyer demand reverts back to once popular areas like the inner west and surrounds But she warned Sydney was not guaranteed a sustainable upswing in values as home values were losing steam “We’re at the hardest part of the rate hiking cycle but economic conditions are slowing down as a result,” Owen said “There are also people still transitioning out of their fixed terms that they secured during the pandemic so more households will be tested and that could add a little to supply.” Domain data shows these same pockets maintained healthy clearance rates at about 70 per cent or higher The inner south-west hit 73.9 per cent in February But it was the even more affordable pockets that had made the biggest improvement in February compared to the same time last year The clearance rate in Sydney’s south-west jumped 24 percentage points in February the outer west and Blue Mountains went up by 20.3 percentage points and the outer south-west increased by 13.5 percentage points These increases pull most of these markets out of last year’s downturn territory Domain chief of economics and research Dr Nicola Powell said while higher clearance rates in auction-centric markets were expected it was the improvement in more affordable markets that was a standout “What it showcases and supports the flight to affordability is the increase in clearance rates,” Powell said noting that buyers were still mindful of mortgage repayments and taking on too much debt What was more important was improved auction activity at a time buyers had more homes to choose from “There is clearly demand that is able to cope with higher auction volumes “You’ve got a pool of buyers saying ‘if rate cuts are going to come should I get in now before prices rise further?’ Earlwood sellers Monica and George Triantafyllou have listed their renovated house after more than a decade of living in the home “The area is doing really well and there is high demand so why not sell now,” said George went up and back a little and renovated the existing house.” Monica and George Triantafyllou outside their Earlwood home that is currently on the market with a guide of $2.3 million.Credit: Flavio Brancaleone The home is within walking distance to shops public transport and highly coveted schools which were all drawcards for the Triantafyllous and now interested buyers in their home Their selling agent at Adrian William Norman Tran said there were above average inspections in areas like the inner south-west which takes in suburbs like Earlwood “Earlwood’s biggest driver for buyer activity are people coming from the inner west priced homes in the inner west either don’t have parking or are much smaller,” Tran said had attracted strong interest from young upsizing families “It’s been very popular with upsizing families It’s got a generous internal layout… and proximity to the schools,” Train said He said while unit activity was driven by first home buyers upgrading families were heating up competition for houses “Talks of rate cuts are driving higher activity because they want to buy now before it gets more competitive,” Tran said noting the tight unit market was also pushing renters into the mix of buyers sellers are motivated to sell in this market before more homes are added to the market later this year when rates are expected to be cut but the hottest competition isn\\u2019t where you\\u2019d expect Home values in Sydney\\u2019s inner south-west \\u201DWe\\u2019re at a point now where more opportunistic markets up-and-coming markets are driving growth and attracting the most demand,\\u201D Owen said \\u201CHigh interest rates and affordability constraints are leading buyers to take a bet on up-and-coming suburbs rather than traditionally desirable markets.\\u201D \\u201CWe\\u2019re at the hardest part of the rate hiking cycle but economic conditions are slowing down as a result,\\u201D Owen said \\u201CThere are also people still transitioning out of their fixed terms that they secured during the pandemic so more households will be tested and that could add a little to supply.\\u201D The clearance rate in Sydney\\u2019s south-west jumped 24 percentage points in February These increases pull most of these markets out of last year\\u2019s downturn territory \\u201CWhat it showcases and supports the flight to affordability is the increase in clearance rates,\\u201D Powell said \\u201CThere is clearly demand that is able to cope with higher auction volumes \\u201CYou\\u2019ve got a pool of buyers saying \\u2018if rate cuts are going to come should I get in now before prices rise further?\\u2019 What that does is bring forward demand.\\u201D \\u201CThe area is doing really well and there is high demand so why not sell now,\\u201D said George \\u201CWe\\u2019ve been here for about 11 years went up and back a little and renovated the existing house.\\u201D \\u201CEarlwood\\u2019s biggest driver for buyer activity are people coming from the inner west priced homes in the inner west either don\\u2019t have parking or are much smaller,\\u201D Tran said \\u201CIt\\u2019s been very popular with upsizing families It\\u2019s got a generous internal layout\\u2026 and proximity to the schools,\\u201D Train said \\u201CTalks of rate cuts are driving higher activity because they want to buy now before it gets more competitive,\\u201D Tran said A property developer for whom Daryl Maguire lucklessly lobbied to rezone buildings near Campsie station will end up with the tallest towers in the area regardless under a council plan to reshape the precinct who has been pushing for years to have the height controls of his Beamish Street properties increased will be among the beneficiaries of the 20-storey height limits proposed for the suburb under Canterbury-Bankstown’s blueprint for the area J Group’s proposed plans for Beamish Street.Credit: J Group The masterplan that includes injecting more than 6000 new homes into a sustainably built south-west Sydney precinct along a new Metro line has already sparked calls from Labor for a halt on big development but Mr Alha questioned the plan’s viability and said the suburb’s growth had been stalled if the community want to come up in arms about heights and over-densities and stuff move out of the area - there is a Metro going in and Sydney’s growing You’re not going to stop it,” said Mr Alha A Canterbury-Bankstown Council spokesperson said the organisation planned on merit “and for the benefit and betterment of our community it’s about the planned future of the area.” Property developer Joseph Alha is a long-time friend of Daryl Maguire.Credit: James Alcock we have been proactive in planning a number of town centres across the city to meet the state government’s population targets,” the spokesperson said also referring to the council’s Bankstown masterplan Mr Alha said J Group was in discussions with the council about the plan and the proposed heights in the plan were “workable” but criticised the masterplan as a whole for overriding existing planning policies and potentially turning away developers: “I don’t understand the logic behind it.” Recent public inquiries heard former Wagga Wagga MP Mr Maguire - who quit NSW Parliament in disgrace in 2018 over revelations he sought to broker property deals - approached ministerial staff on behalf of Mr Alha Mr Alha has previously said no money changed hands Last year the Independent Commission Against Corruption heard Mr Alha had visited Parliament carrying models of his proposed developments and Mr Maguire had invited him to an impromptu meeting with the Premier after the pair drank wine together in his office Campsie’s town centre is slated for a facelift.Credit: Nick Moir Mr Alha said he had got the “short end of the stick” and had never sought to improperly influence anyone in government regarding his own projects describing his relationship with Mr Maguire as “prim and proper” He said the revelations of the former MP’s broader activities - including his romance with Premier Gladys Berejiklian - as “deeper and bigger than what I thought it was”: “I just told him about problems with the planning system In answers to questions on notice following a parliamentary hearing in March Planning Minister Rob Stokes’ office said Mr Maguire wrote to his predecessor Anthony Roberts requesting staff meet with J Group’s planning consultant Matt Daniel regarding the Beamish Street proposal “Departmental staff met with Mr Daniel on 28 February 2017 providing general advice on the ongoing state planning work for the area that would provide further advice for his rezoning proposal,” the response stated clarifying no meeting was held with Mr Maguire The South Sydney Planning Panel has refused two separate rezoning applications for the site saying they were premature in light of future plans for the area Daryl Maguire arriving at the ICAC inquiry in October 2020.Credit: Nick Moir The state government’s 2017 plan to revamp Campsie was shelved in the wake of fierce community backlash regarding overdevelopment and passed onto local councils to implement A 2020 J Group application to raise building heights up to 25 storeys in order to build two apartment towers was rejected as the Campsie masterplan was being prepared The masterplan is proposing a major facelift for the suburb and the business precinct surrounding the station a phase-out of gas and unlocking access to Cooks River in an effort to increase open space Canterbury-Bankstown mayor Khal Asfour said the “Campsie of the future” would be a lifestyle and cultural destination and the council needed to prepare for the expected population growth An artist’s impression of Canterbury-Bankstown Council’s new vision for Campsie.Credit: Canterbury-Bankstown Council But the policy document has already been met with opposition from sections of the community over the increased density with a forecast population increase from 2016 figures of 24,500 to almost 40,000 by 2036 and no parking spaces for apartments close to the station Canterbury Labor MP Sophie Cotsis has written to Mr Stokes to urge him to impose a moratorium on large-scale developments in the area until recommended planning safeguards resulting from the ICAC’s probe into the former Canterbury Council can be imposed “Now is not the time for the NSW Government to be endorsing any further high-density residential development in the Canterbury area,” Ms Cotsis told the Herald The council spokesperson said it had already implemented the recommendations in the ICAC report which disclosed corrupt conduct by the former council’s general manager Jim Montague and gone further by strengthening its code of conduct Industry and Environment spokesperson said the government was carefully considering the need to strengthen planning processes following the ICAC report Our Morning Edition newsletter is a curated guide to the most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Get it delivered to your inbox will be among the beneficiaries of the 20-storey height limits proposed for the suburb under Canterbury-Bankstown\\u2019s blueprint for the area The masterplan that includes injecting more than 6000 new homes into a sustainably built south-west Sydney precinct along a new Metro line has already sparked calls from Labor for a halt on big development but Mr Alha questioned the plan\\u2019s viability and said the suburb\\u2019s growth had been stalled move out of the area - there is a Metro going in and Sydney\\u2019s growing You\\u2019re not going to stop it,\\u201D said Mr Alha A Canterbury-Bankstown Council spokesperson said the organisation planned on merit \\u201Cand for the benefit and betterment of our community This isn\\u2019t about one person or one site it\\u2019s about the planned future of the area.\\u201D we have been proactive in planning a number of town centres across the city to meet the state government\\u2019s population targets,\\u201D the spokesperson said also referring to the council\\u2019s Bankstown masterplan Mr Alha said J Group was in discussions with the council about the plan and the proposed heights in the plan were \\u201Cworkable\\u201D but criticised the masterplan as a whole for overriding existing planning policies and potentially turning away developers: \\u201CI don\\u2019t understand the logic behind it.\\u201D Mr Alha said he had got the \\u201Cshort end of the stick\\u201D and had never sought to improperly influence anyone in government regarding his own projects describing his relationship with Mr Maguire as \\u201Cprim and proper\\u201D He said the revelations of the former MP\\u2019s broader activities - including his romance with Premier Gladys Berejiklian - as \\u201Cdeeper and bigger than what I thought it was\\u201D: \\u201CI just told him about problems with the planning system I didn\\u2019t expect any miracle to happen.\\u201D Planning Minister Rob Stokes\\u2019 office said Mr Maguire wrote to his predecessor Anthony Roberts requesting staff meet with J Group\\u2019s planning consultant Matt Daniel regarding the Beamish Street proposal \\u201CDepartmental staff met with Mr Daniel on 28 February 2017 providing general advice on the ongoing state planning work for the area that would provide further advice for his rezoning proposal,\\u201D the response stated The state government\\u2019s 2017 plan to revamp Campsie Canterbury-Bankstown mayor Khal Asfour said the \\u201CCampsie of the future\\u201D would be a lifestyle and cultural destination Canterbury Labor MP Sophie Cotsis has written to Mr Stokes to urge him to impose a moratorium on large-scale developments in the area until recommended planning safeguards resulting from the ICAC\\u2019s probe into the former Canterbury Council can be imposed \\u201CNow is not the time for the NSW Government to be endorsing any further high-density residential development in the Canterbury area,\\u201D Ms Cotsis told the Herald which disclosed corrupt conduct by the former council\\u2019s general manager Jim Montague Our Morning Edition newsletter is a curated guide to the most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Get it delivered to your inbox. Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe A Sydney RSL club is building a factory in Bathurst where wheat offcuts will be turned into compostable packaging in a bid to diversify the club’s revenue streams and become less reliant on gaming an organisation established by Campsie RSL in 2019 to drive its diversification efforts predominantly to identify community problems and commercialise potential solutions SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Read MoreRecycling crisisPlasticGaming & wageringLatest In TechnologyFetching latest articles Sorry there was an error with your request Exposing people to community sports programs increases their participation in those programs – so why shouldn’t the same be true for entrepreneurship By establishing a business incubator within its premises Sydney’s Campsie RSL is determined to find out Established in partnership with global start-up incubator Founders Space the RSL’s new Technology & Innovation Learning Hub (TILH) will cater for entrepreneurs within the Canterbury-Bankstown area of Sydney’s south-west Australia’s “very unique” RSL network – which has no parallels in the US – provides community-focused environments that “bring people together from all walks of life,” Founders Space CEO Steve Hoffman told Information Age “They have a revenue source and are all non-profit so they are all about helping the community.” “And they have deep business connections within each of the regions where they operate– so to leverage those to help local people in the community is really an excellent opportunity.” With around 20,000 members at Campsie RSL and over 1,000 facilities across NSW alone the potential reach of RSL-based entrepreneurship programs is vast Community-minded incubator participants can leverage the existing facilities of a well-established community-minded organisation that already has a solid revenue source from its gaming Initially established within a former auditorium within the RSL’s Chester Hill premises the hub will have typical incubator accoutrements including a presentation area The four-site Campsie RSL network – consisting of Campsie RSL Chester Hill RSL and Chester Hill Bowling Club – also offers training space that can be used where needed Yet physical facilities are just the start: TILH will also leverage the RSL’s extensive community connections to provide a supportive space where entrepreneurs can meet like-minded people This approach has been proven to foster local innovation in the past – and provides a base from which entrepreneurs can potentially take their ideas global “We work at a deeper level to not only educate entrepreneurs but to really set up a place for them and help them tie into the global start-up ecosystem,” Hoffman explained “The RSLs have a lot of connections locally and we complement them because we work all over the world so we see things that local entrepreneurs and business people might not even know exist.” “Our goal is to not only help local entrepreneurs succeed locally but for those that have potential to take their products global.” TILH participants will get access to a Founders Space network that spans 50 partners in 22 countries leveraging years of experience as an incubator and accelerator that has already seen Hoffman and his team help hundreds of innovative businesses The support of Founders Space helped TILH become a reality after refining the idea over time Campsie RSL Innovation and Community Outreach Officer Colin Farrell said “The idea is to get more funds channelled into the communities,” he explained noting that the program gels with the RSL’s corporate social responsibility objectives “We want to extend from philanthropy to answering the community’s problems helping the community become more self-sufficient and increasing employment in the area,” he said “The great thing Founders Space does is to bring that carrot” of tapping into innovation networks in Silicon Valley and elsewhere around the world The program is an extension of Campsie RSL’s ClubGRANTS and seed funding programs that support “innovative and actionable ideas designed to solve local community problems” CEO Craig Love said in announcing the partnership “This will be the new opportunity for any person club or organisation that could shape the future of our local community.” That community is invariably brimming with ideas but experience has shown that many would-be entrepreneurs hesitate to act on their innovative ideas until they see others doing the same around them “When you see a lot of people involved in sports you will do it,” he explained “whether by participating or just supporting a sports team.” but for entrepreneurialism and start-ups – because people tend to take more risks when they feel secure and feel support.” so we want to build little cultures within clubs like Campsie RSL where people can come and feel they’re not alone.” David Braue is an award-winning technology journalist who has covered Australia’s technology industry since 1995 he has written and edited content for a broad range of audiences across myriad consumer and business topics with a particular focus on managing the intersection of technological innovation and business transformation He has twice won Best IT Journalist at the Australian IT Journalism awards and was named Best Technology Journalist at the 2024 Australian Technologies Competition Add videos to your saved list and come back to them any time manager of Campsie Charcoal Chickens in Sydney's south-west Sign up to receive the Gourmet Traveller newsletter and offers we choose to share with you straight to your inbox  By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Albee’s Kitchen has temporarily closed The Malaysian restaurant sits on the main drag of Campsie a suburb in south-western Sydney that’s overrepresented in the health department’s list of COVID-19 exposure sites Since lockdown came into effect five weeks ago “We don’t make a profit,” says manager and restaurant namesake Albee Thu providing staff with a few hours’ work and rice-box meals – sometimes for nine dollars a container sometimes for free – to community members doing it tough Thu has decided to close the Campsie restaurant for the next few weeks the butcher two doors down was deemed a COVID case location “It’s very close,” she says But phone calls from concerned customers are testament to how the restaurant has embedded itself in the multicultural community and has been credited with kick-starting the Malaysian restaurant movement in the suburb – a total of six Malaysian eateries can be found in the Campsie shopping district Albee’s Kitchen opened in Campsie in 2008 and is widely credited with kick-starting the suburb’s Malaysian restaurant movement Campsie Charcoal Chickens has also been fielding its share of phone calls The takeaway chicken shop was forced to temporarily close in July after being visited by a COVID-positive customer Although the premises was deep-cleaned and health authorities gave the all-clear to reopen all staff at the small family-run business were stuck in isolation “We’re not Woolworths that has a massive roster and a lot of staff where you can say you six get tested and stay home for two weeks We are those six people,” says manager Chris Conti there is no Campsie Charcoal Chickens.” the chicken shop has served generations of locals with its signature charcoal-grilled chooks and hot chips with gravy The recipes have barely changed over the years and are such closely guarded secrets only co-founder – and Conti’s father-in-law – John Theodorou is allowed to prepare the chicken stuffing and chicken salt every morning Lockdown hasn’t dampened the shop’s popularity albeit with QR check-in codes and customer-density limits has made it more compatible with restrictions they’ve been busier than their pre-COVID trade So when they received the fateful call from health authorities “We don’t want to whinge about being shut down,” says Conti “Everyone’s sticking to these rules Campsie Charcoal Chickens has been run by the Theorodou family since 1994 Campsie Charcoal Chickens reopened on Tuesday after all staff returned negative tests and finished their two-week isolation It’s one of the few restaurants and eateries still open in Campsie and the family takes pride in being a community-focused business that can safely and confidently provide affordable meals to hungry locals Some have been known to make their own Campsie duck-and-chips combo meal by ordering a large serve of hot chips from Conti’s shop before heading next door to the long-running Number 1 BBQ House for a Cantonese roasted duck “We’re these two businesses who’ve seen everything change around us and the community that’s gone from being [predominantly] Greek and Lebanese and now Nepalese and Indian,” says Conti “We’re proud of our little business We’ve withstood [the pandemic] this far There are additional precautions in place at the business: there’s a makeshift counter at the entrance so customers can order without entering the premises and only one person will be delegated to take orders If – touch wood – a COVID-positive customer visits again only that front-of-house staff member will be considered a close contact It’s all to keep co-owners John and Penny Theodorou We’re going back to work in an area that’s considered a hotspot right now,” says Conti “I’m a big believer in keeping a positive mindset […] We’re trying not to be too fearful.” The business has temporarily closed during the current Sydney lockdown Dolan Uyghur Restaurant hasn’t been so lucky The restaurant offered takeaway for a week but its location on a quieter end of Beamish Street meant it wasn’t feasible to keep the doors open Urumqi-born owner Murat Muhtar made the heart-breaking decision to go dormant in early July “The restaurant is very meaningful to us,” says his 16-year-old daughter Suygyu Muhtar “So it was sad to see our hard work close.” She remembers her father long-harbouring a passion for cooking and eating Uyghur food he’d spend the day preparing kawap [lamb skewers] dutifully threading the marinated lamb meat onto the metal sticks; the next day he’d grill and serve them with lagman the distinctive toothsome handmade noodles of Uyghur cuisine After a stint in the construction industry Murat finally opened his dream restaurant in 2019; Suygyu works part-time on the floor too She says the family walks a fine line between accepting the current circumstances and worrying for the business they’ve built “We were of course sad and annoyed [about closing] but we knew it was for the best,” she says “[But] we are very worried for the restaurant at the moment and are waiting for the lockdown to end.” There’s the resilience of local businesses but Wally Mehana is wondering how long it can last The CEO of the Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce says lockdown restrictions are testing the mettle of the business owners “We need to remain resilient and committed but the bottom line is people are drained emotionally physically and financially,” he says He’s advocating for a more “balanced approach” that considers both the health and economic implications of restrictions “We can’t just keep using lockdown as the only tool to shut down and control COVID At the end of the day it’s causing equal or more [economic] damage This is where we need to strike a balance.” Mehana welcomes the Federal Government’s recently announced pathway out of COVID 70 per cent of the eligible population needs to be fully vaccinated But he says even clearer messaging is needed to boost consumer and business confidence “The government needs to be more honest and open and say: ‘If you’re vaccinated we are committed to returning to normal.’ But so far they’re making ambiguous statements,” says Mehana Vaccinations are on Albee Thu’s mind She’s already had her first jab; her second is due next week And despite having to shut her eponymous restaurant for now she’s circumspect about Australia’s positioning compared to the rest of the world where her father and brother still live in Kuching case numbers tick by in their thousands every day “I’ve had friend’s mothers die We are very lucky in Australia,” she says Thu’s been known to work long days to keep the business running but she says this is nothing compared to frontline health workers she asked how many hours the nurse on duty typically worked Closing down temporarily is a small price to pay for the greater good And although the usually bustling streets of Campsie are eerily quiet as stay-at-home orders remain in place “Campsie will come back like before,” she says “But it’ll just take time.” Subscribe to our mailing list to keep up to date with all things When The Horn Blows related We use cookies and similar technologies to run this website and help us understand how you use it One of London brightest rising stars - singer songwriter Connie Campsie has just released her debut EP ‘I’m Still Talking To Myself’.  focussing on deft songwriting and beautiful melodies it evidences by the bucket load why Connie Campsie is one of the capital's most impressive emerging singer-songwriters She took a moment to talk to us about how the EP came together.  So your EP is out now - how does it feel to have it out there in the world?A relief I’ve wanted to get a body of work out for years but I kept getting cold feet an changing course before I could finish It is called ‘I’m Still Talking To Myself’ - what is the meaning behind that?I have a constant inner monologue I supposed it’s hard to compare to anyone else maybe everyone’s like this and I’m just trying to be special Saying “I’m still talking to myself” is the poignant part for me Any behind the scenes stories from the creative process you are happy to share with us?I recorded a lot of it at home with Oscar Lang. Uneasy is the original writing demo of the song recorded on a really cheap mic in my untreated work space Having it sound a bit janky was just how the song should be I had a tequila hangover for that session and thought the day might be a write off but it’s one of my favourite songs I’ve written. I Wish I Never Met You was also my writing demo that Oscar helped to finish at home. Sucker and It’s My Birthday were recorded a minutes walk from the beach down in Shoreham in Jack Wilson’s attic What are the key themes and influences on the EP?It’s all about my relationship with myself In its lighter moments it’s about self love But I’d say it’s mostly about my response to hard stuff If this EP could be the sound track to any film which one would it be and why?Anything where the main character is overly reflective and self indulgent I would love that - the soundtracks to those films are so great if so which one and why?I love the lyrics in I Wish I Never Met You. It’s about wanting to be the person you were before you met someone who kind of fucked you up I really lost myself in a relationship and thought I’d ‘done the work’ or whatever but I was still really affected by it all years later The last line ‘I wanna feel my heart again if I concentrate I hear it soft somewhere’ is a favourite of mine I was really trying to convince myself that it was all going to be okay when I wrote that Now the EP is out there what next?Play some live shows and do it all again Toronto's very own soul star delight Tanika Charles shares the video for new track 'Talk To Me Nice' - the third single to taken from her upcoming album 'Reasons To Stay' The post-punk psychedelic powerhouse group that is Squid spun the heads off of the crowd lucky enough to see them perform at Camden’s Roundhouse Dreampop outfit Portland make their return with soaring alternative pop release ‘Lay Me Down’ which hits just about as hard as our first introduction to the band; single ‘Lucky Clover’ A love letter to the city they now call home ‘Glasgow Love Story’ is the stunning new album from Scotland’s Tide Lines.  Incubus took it back to the 00s on Saturday night in London with a stellar show full of nostalgic rock turntable scratching and several unexpected covers American rockers Halestorm release new cinematic rock anthem ‘Darkness Always Wins’ This week's Band of the Week is American punk-rock band Heart Attack Man - who have just released their new album 'Joy Ride The Pale Horse' JAWS bid farewell to Manchester with an unforgettable set at the famous o2 Ritz Liverpool-raised alt-soul singer-songwriter Ria Moran announces her debut album 'Cubico' with the release of new single 'No Reason (Ode to You)' Rising four-piece Azamiah have announced details of their new EP ‘Two Lands’ out digitally and on 12-inch single on June 3rd on Floating World Records Self Esteem is a force to be reckoned with and once again proves why she is one of the best in game MOULD are spreading their spores further and deeper into the post-punk scene with the release of their second EP Dolan Uyghur in Campsie features the delightful cuisine of the Uyghur people There are aromatic and rich flavours with lamb stews on a bed of soft thick and toothsome noodles underneath a bed of spicy chicken and long hand pulled noodles Monica and I were down for a quickie - a quickie lunch that is Monica suggested Dolan Uyghur (pronounced 'wee-gur') in Campsie We walk into the restaurant located on Beamish Street and it's quiet The silence made even more deafening by the lack of music and the sparse but clean and tidy interior We've never dined at a restaurant where there are literally no other people But once you step foot in surely it's rude to then extricate yourself from the premises We take a table and the man behind the counter gives us menus The menu has helpful photos and it looks almost new (it isn't We ask him for recommendations and he eyes us off asking if we like spicy "YES." Then he disappears into the back where we hear the faint sounds of cooking "I think he's cooking it too," I whisper to Monica The name Dolan is the original word for the Uyghur people an ethnic group of peoples that resides in Central Asia or North West China Uyghur or Uighur people are one of China's 55 ethnic minority groups Xinjiang province which is where the Uyghur mostly reside in China was the area that linked the Middle East and Asia As a result of the geographic location and history the cuisine is punctuated with aromatic spices and flavours rich sauces and gravies and a mix between Chinese Uyghur food can be mild or spicy and can be tailored to tastes and is also halal The predominant meat is lamb and the spice cumin is liberally used carrots and tomatoes are commonly ingredients polu (rice) and puffy filled flatbreads are some examples of Uyghur cuisine Uyghur food features a lot in Xinjiang cuisine The dishes arrive one by one because he is the only person here Our first item comes out and it is Dapanji or a spicy chicken stew a supersized dish really designed for 2 or 3 people We ordered a small but this and the price betray how enormous this bowl is and had we spoken Uyghur we would have known that this translates to "big plate chicken" It's bone-in chicken pieces that sit on a bed of hand pulled flat noodles in a rich tomato based sauce with Sichuan peppercorns The noodles are thick as a belt with a lovely chewy texture while the chicken is tender and sings with flavour thanks to that flavoursome marinade There are a range of breads from naan to stuffed breads filled with pumpkin and lamb but we went for a Rawa Kawap which is a rich Uyghur style lamb stew with an aromatic cumin sauce that is deep and full of flavour spongey naan bread that soaks up that wonderful sauce perfectly We did ask for it very spicy and all of these dishes are the perfect level of spicy for us Monica's favourite dish is the Kizil Kerin or the shredded lamb tripe It's stir fried with red and green capsicum and onion and Aleppo pepper the tripe perfectly cooked and it has been expertly cleaned so that none of the distinct tripe aroma remains We later learn that the chef and owner's name is Murat Muhtar Murat brings each course out and apologises for the quiet there's no way that this place isn't popular Their signature item is the kawap or lamb skewers that come in either mild or hot These are wonderfully spicy with a dusting of cumin and Aleppo chilli powder and the lamb is very tender We also couldn't resist the Koriga Kawap lamb skewers as we both love lamb ribs so juicy and fatty and luscious with chilli too I actually prefer these to the kawap for the added lusciousness but those looking for leaner lamb would probably prefer the Kawap The traditional manner in which to eat these is to hold the skewer horizontally or parallel to your mouth and then pull off the end piece of meat with your teeth Lagman or laghman noodles are hand pulled wheat flour noodles and there is a whole section of these with seven varieties to choose from Sichuan pepper and chilli with a lovely light sour flavour from tomatoes in the sauce It's the perfect dish on a cold winter's night What we also like is that each dish has a different flavour profile from the other Also just a warning: the small size is actually rather sizeable Have you ever just walked straight out of a restaurant after walking in Have you ever dined in a restaurant that is completely empty is crowded with people going about their shopping and stopping for snacks and a chat Noodle shops display fried duck heads out front (for takeaway) and bakeries selling dumplings and sweet buns labelled in Chinese are everywhere There are restaurants and grocery stores from all over Asia – Malaysia India and Nepal – but China and Malaysia are best represented travel spots and more – curated by those who know The classic laksa at Albee’s is always good but for something different try the penang asam laksa sesame-seed-rolled red-bean buns can be found all over Chinatown but these are some of the best: light and crispy on the outside and chewy and sweet inside This huge space is just off the main road near the station Each table has a recessed hotplate and shiny exhaust fans that hang from the ceiling The buffet offers an array of meats waiting to be cooked at the table There’s the popular soy-and-garlic-marinated bulbogi (beef); fatty marbled skirt steak; pork belly; ribs; and prawns To make the most of the variety come with a big group and an empty stomach Charcoal Chicken and Rosewater Desserts: A Local’s Guide to Merrylands Where Chefs Eat: Peter Gilmore Really Knows Crows Nest Ex-Tradies Grill Hard-to-Find Mexican Street Snacks Sydney's gang war erupted again on Tuesday night when a man was targeted in a drive-by shooting before three burnt out cars were discovered in neighbouring suburbs It is believed two people were in a car when occupants of another vehicle peppered it with bullets Multiple crews of paramedics attended the scene and treated a 27-year-old man for wounds to his chest and head He has been taken to St George Hospital in a serious condition A crime scene has been established at the scene of the shooting and at an underground carpark on Canterbury Road The driver of the car that had been shot at is believed to have fled to the carpark Firefighters were called to the scene of three burnt out cars in the nearby suburbs of Birrong They extinguished the flames however the cars were destroyed The tactic of lighting getaway cars on fire has become a common trait of Sydney hitmen in recent years Investigations are underway to determine if there is a link between the shooting and the destroyed cars there have been at least 25 underworld shootings on Sydney's streets was gunned down on Broughton Street in Canterbury at about 2am A shocking photo emerged showing horrified schoolkids confronted with the scene of Ferenc Stemler's bloodied body hours after he was shot dead Several primary-school aged children were seen walking past the cordoned off crime scene A burnt-out white Holden Commodore was found on Beaconsfield Avenue in nearby Kingsgrove shortly after the 'targeted' shooting That shooting came just hours after leading criminal defence lawyer Mahmoud Abbas was shot in his driveway in Greenacre Mr Abbas was shot in the right leg and stomach before being rushed to hospital to undergo emergency surgery That shooting occurred on the same street where underworld figure Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad was shot dead while visiting an associate in April 2022 The spate of shootings prompted NSW Police to establish a taskforce to investigate the outbreak of violence Taskforce Magnus will examine the links between shootings dating back to when Alen Moradian was gunned down in a Bondi Junction carpark in Sydney's east on June 27 'Public place shootings are reckless – and criminals carrying out such attacks show a blatant disregard for but that of the community,' NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said 'Taskforce Magnus will provide investigating officers a full suite of capabilities and an arsenal of resources to not only find those responsible but to end this brazen violence on our streets.' 'Organised criminals have proven time and time again they operate within a cone of silence – unwilling to assist police due to fear of retribution or misguided loyalties THE MONTH OF SHOOTINGS IN SYDNEY THAT LED TO NEW TASKFORCE Three young people sitting in two separate cars were shot in Greenacre on July 22 was shot multiple times including in the head while sitting in his silver Toyota on Mayvic Street at 2.15am and later died from his injuries Because of the high number of bullets focused on Mr Al-Azzam's car investigators suspect Mr Al-Azzam was the hitman's target But the motive remains a mystery as none of the three victims had criminal records or any known links to organised crime gangs a gunman in a balaclava shot brothers William was gunned down during a brazen daylight ambush in an underground car park at Bondi Junction For ten months the crime boss lived in constant fear of assassins he rightly believed were trying to locate him. 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This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page have crashed in Sydney's southwest on Wednesday afternoon with up to a dozen people hospitalised and a total of 25 injured A major accident involving three vehicles during Wednesday's afternoon peak hour has left multiple people hospitalised.  The crash occurred between two public transport buses and a car in the western Sydney suburb of Campsie about 4.20pm.  A bus carrying scores of passengers is understood to have first hit a car parked along Seventh Avenue before crashing into another bus travelling along the street which was also packed with commuters.  A number of emergency service patrols responded to the scene on Wednesday with firefighters and paramedics seen trying to pull people out from the wreckage.  Vision from the operation showed one bus completely smashed from the front which it appears to have collided into sideways A statement issued by police just before 5.30pm warned the emergency operation was "likely to be lengthy" and that motorists and members of the public should avoid the area "A number of passengers are being assessed and treated by ambulance paramedics; however the number of people injured isn’t yet known There are not believed to be any serious injuries," it said Police could not provide a confirmation on casualties or any additional details when contacted by SkyNews.com.au.  about a dozen people had been taken to different hospitals around Sydney for medical intervention and that a total of 25 people - all passengers of the bus - had been treated by paramedics on site.  Nine News reported the injured included a child and a woman in her 50s with wounds to the head Paramedics were seen escorting several people away on stretchers The female driver of the bus is understood to have become pinned inside after hitting the second bus. Images from the collision site also showed some other cars smashed up although authorities have not confirmed any additional vehicles were involved The cause of the crash remains unclear but it appears to have been a rear ended collision with the second bus travelling the same way along Seventh Avenue Transport for NSW and NSW Ambulance have not commented on the incident when contacted by SkyNews.com.au