Canley Vale has been transformed into a multi-dimensional sport and exercise space meeting the growing need for adventure-focused exercise facilities for community health Stage 1 of the new fitness park officially opened in December 2024 unlocking new and exciting recreational and social benefits for the community Mayor Frank Carbone cuts opening ribbon with Councillors and a State Member Men's Shed cooking sausages for the crowd Skateboarder in air at Avenel Park skate park Outside looking in the park view of multisport court Residents shooting basketball hoops on the multisports court Resident doing pull ups on the outdoor fitness equipment Families including young children enjoying the cool from misting stations Funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program 9725 0222 or mail@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au We acknowledge the Cabrogal of the Darug Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land We also pay our respect to the Elders both past The NSW Government has today confirmed Burwood and Fairfield have committed to establish the state’s next Special Entertainment Precincts (SEP) The state’s first ever Special Entertainment Precinct was made permanent on Enmore Road in December 2023 This was followed by the Inner West Council and the City of Sydney’s commitment for additional Special Entertainment Precincts Special Entertainment Precincts allow Councils to change trading hours and sound rules within a designated area to allow local hospitality and entertainment operators to thrive “Burwood is becoming one of Sydney’s most popular nightlife precincts thanks to its famous Chinatown Night Markets and surrounding eateries To further enhance the precinct Burwood Council will establish a Special Entertainment Precinct over three blocks around Burwood Chinatown,” the Government said in a statement It says Fairfield is also emerging as a leading Western Sydney nightlife precinct with renowned eat streets with a range of cuisines Fairfield Council will establish two Special Entertainment Precincts one in Canley Heights along Canley Vale Road and the other in Canley Vale along Canley Vale Road Burwood Council and Fairfield City Council will receive Special Entertainment Precinct Kickstart Grants ($195,000 for Burwood and $183,308 for Fairfield) to support strategic planning developing acoustic frameworks and community consultation Both Councils are aiming to establish the trial phase of their Special Entertainment Precincts by the end of 2025 Special Entertainment Precincts allow councils to future proof their entertainment precincts by notifying residents and prospective home buyers that they will be living in a defined area where later trading hours and higher levels of sound are supported by council The move to establish Special Entertainment Precincts in Burwood and Fairfield are expected to be followed by more announcements with another 15 local councils across metropolitan and regional NSW raising resolutions expressing interest in establishing SEP “We’ve very excited to announce that Burwood and Fairfield will be our next hubs for vibrant nightlife and to say that there’ll be more on the way,” said Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy “Anyone who’s been out in Enmore will know it’s been a huge success Now the same planning tools will boost other precincts but in a flexible way that helps harness the unique personality of each community “The days where it was all about piling into Kings Cross for a boozy night out are over We are now backing dozens of very different nightlife precincts right across the city and the state Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au Image: Christopher Meder/stock.adobe.com   Burwood and Fairfield councils have committed to establishing New South Wales’s next Special Entertainment Precincts (SEP) to reinvigorate Sydney’s nightlife.   The state’s first ever Special Entertainment Precinct was made permanent on Enmore Road in December 2023 which has led to boosted foot traffic, business revenue and night-time visitation. This was followed by the Inner West Council and the City of Sydney’s commitment for additional SEPs.   SEPs allow councils to change trading hours and sound rules within a designated area to allow local hospitality and entertainment operators to thrive.  Burwood is becoming one of Sydney’s most popular nightlife precincts thanks to its famous Chinatown Night Markets and surrounding eateries. To further enhance the precinct, Burwood Council will establish an SEP over three blocks around Burwood Chinatown.  Fairfield is also emerging as a leading Western Sydney nightlife precinct with renowned eat streets with a range of cuisines, street art and bars. Fairfield Council will establish two SEPs, one in Canley Heights along Canley Vale Road and the other in Canley Vale along Canley Vale Road.  Both councils will receive Special Entertainment Precinct Kickstart Grants ($195,000 for Burwood Council and $183,308 for Fairfield Council) that will support strategic planning, developing acoustic frameworks and community consultation. Both councils aim to establish the trial phase of their SEPs by the end of 2025.  Once established, SEPs allow councils to future proof their entertainment precincts by notifying residents and prospective home buyers that they will be living in a defined area where later trading hours and higher levels of sound are supported by council.  The move to establish SEPs in Burwood and Fairfield are expected to be followed by more announcements, with another 15 local councils across metropolitan and regional New South Wales raising resolutions expressing interest in establishing SEP.  New South Wales Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, John Graham, said that the state government is very excited to announce that Burwood and Fairfield will be the next hubs for vibrant nightlife, and that there’ll be more on the way.  “Anyone who’s been out in Enmore will know it’s been a huge success,” Minister Graham said.   “Now the same planning tools will boost other precincts, but in a flexible way that helps harness the unique personality of each community.  “The days where it was all about piling into Kings Cross for a boozy night out are over. We are now backing dozens of very different nightlife precincts right across the city and the state. Some will be about bars and nightclubs, others will be about food, art, culture, night markets or retail.”  Member for Strathfield, Jason Yat-sen Li, said that Burwood has long been one of Sydney’s most vibrant and diverse destinations, and this new Special Entertainment Precinct will take it to the next level.  “From our iconic Chinatown Night Markets to our world-class eateries, Burwood is a place where people come together to celebrate food, culture and community,” Mr Yat-sen Li said.   “With extended trading hours and a stronger night-time economy, local businesses will thrive and residents will have more opportunities to enjoy everything this great precinct has to offer. This is about building a nightlife that reflects the energy and diversity of our community – safe, inclusive and uniquely Burwood.”  Member for Fairfield, David Saliba, said that Fairfield has always been a great place to dine out and socialise, but that he is committed to boosting the area further, with two formally recognised Special Entertainment Precincts in Canley Vale and Canley Heights.  “The cultural diversity in our food and entertainment in Fairfield is second to none,” Mr Saliba said.   “Unlocking our nightlife is just a part of showcasing what we, as a community, have to offer.”  Chinatown Burwood media manager, Iris Chen, said that Burwood Chinatown is excited that Burwood has been awarded the SEP Kickstart Grant.   “This support will help elevate our precinct, bringing even more opportunities for late-night dining, live entertainment and cultural experiences,” Ms Chen said.   “As a leading food and dining destination in New South Wales, we are committed to creating even more vibrant spaces where people come together to celebrate food, heritage, and community.  “We’re proud to be part of an entertainment precinct like no other in New South Wales and look forward to an exciting future for Burwood.”  Disaster recovery support is now available to flood impacted communities in Bourke, Brewarrina and Walgett in northern New South Wales.... Australia’s 537 councils have called on the next Federal Government to ensure that the financial sustainability of local government is... With the federal election approaching fast and renewables still a critical issue for government, the Local Government Association of Queenland... © 2025 All Rights Reserved. All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media. Unauthorised reproduction is prohibited © 2025 All Rights Reserved. All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media. Unauthorised reproduction is prohibited Stage 1 of the new fitness park at Avenel Park in Canley Vale is now open, unlocking new and exciting recreational and social benefits for the community. Hundreds gathered at the plaque unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony on the weekend, where the park was officially opened by Fairfield City Mayor Frank Carbone and State Member for Fairfield Dr David Saliba.  Fairfield City Mayor Frank Carbone said that the park will be a central hub for residents to gather, fostering a healthier and more connected community. “Well-planned outdoor fitness equipment is important to ensure our residents can live active, healthy lifestyles while making the most of their local outdoor spaces,” Mayor Carbone said. “Avenel Park will provide more recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities.  “This new fitness facility, combined with the tennis courts and significant upgrades underway at Endeavour Sports Park nearby, will see the area transformed into a premier destination for both organised sport and casual use.” Stage 1 features include an urban skatepark – purpose-built for skateboarding; BMX; roller skating; and scooting, a multi-sports court with futsal court and basketball court, a multi-sport wall allowing for a variety of ball sports, volleyball court, ping pong tables, kick-about lawn, a 500-metre loop running track and 25-metre sprint track, and a central plaza and picnic areas for people to gather, connect, stay and play. “Thank you to the NSW Government for making this project possible through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program, as well as Council staff and contractors for bringing the vision to life,” Mayor Carbone said.  Stage 2 will see the addition of a ninja course and outdoor gym equipment, and is scheduled for completion early next year.  The $4.27 million Avenel Park project is funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program in association with Fairfield City Council. Avenel Park is located on Avenel and Sackville streets, Canley Vale. We acknowledge the Cabrogal of the Darug Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land. We also pay our respect to the Elders both past, present and emerging of the Darug Nation. Watch 1m 48sA 33-year-old man from Bossley Park has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder in an attack believed to be linked to organised crime. 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) Council installed 2 parklets on Canley Vale Road in May 2024 as part of the Safer Cities: Her Way program to trial outdoor seating and encourage night time activation and make the local area feel safer particularly for women and girls at night time Council surveyed the community to find out if the parklets made a difference to the number of people coming to Canley Vale Road and if it made the local area feel safer at different times of day and night.  This is what the survey results showed about people’s feelings of safety since the parklets were installed: Some of the positive comments from the community are: Council proposes to extend the trial period for the parklets until February 2026 with ongoing review to occur throughout the trial period They may be relocated in part or whole before this time if a suitable location is identified and approved We are seeking the community’s feedback on the proposed extension The concept plans are attached for your reference.  Please submit any feedback to scd@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au by 16 October 2024 Error: no decision tree source folder detected FREE flower giveaway for Mother's Day.  Catch some lovely fairies roaming Canley Vale CBD with fresh flowers for some well-deserving mums!  Fields marked as 'Required' must be completed Enter your email address or your friend's email addresses all separated by commas The Uptown Accelerator is a program designed and delivered by the NSW Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner to develop vibrant and strong 24-hour economies across NSW Canley Heights and Canley Vale have been nominated as two districts in the Uptown Accelerator Program each with a unique identity and diverse cultural and entertainment offerings across multiple venues within a short walking distance on Canley Vale Road Business owners are collaborating to further develop their district’s unique identity and strengthen the area-wide appeal for potential partners and collaborators There are 18 businesses with liquor licenses in Canley Heights Town Centre There are 13 businesses with liquor licenses in Canley Vale Town Centre Catch some lovely fairies roaming Canley Heights Town Centre with fresh flowers for some well-deserving mums!  Mayor Frank Carbone invites you to the opening of Avenel Park on Saturday 14 December 2024 from 11.30am Come along for a free sausage sizzle and check out our new skatepark On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation Although 26 January marks this specific event today Australia Day celebrations reflect contemporary Australia: our diverse society and landscape our remarkable achievements and our bright future It also is an opportunity to reflect on our nation's history and to consider how we can make Australia an even better place in future Fairfield City Council residents and their families gather to celebrate locally Free pool entry at Prairiewood and Fairfield leisure centres.Free entry to Fairfield Youth and Community CentreFireworks at Canley Vale If you are thinking of planning any of these activities in our parks or open spaces you will need to: Step 1.  Check that the venue is available by contacting Council's Customer Service Team on 02 9725 0222.  Step 2.  Obtain a Local Activity Approval depending upon what you want to do To help you, refer to this guide Log in to complete the online application form If you are having difficulty using the Service, please contact the ePlanning support team at eplanning@planning.nsw.gov.au All applications are lodged electronically through the NSW Planning Portal by using your personal computer at work or at home Council has a self-serve kiosk at the Administration Centre and at branch libraries that you are able to use.  Council staff at the Administration Centre are available to assist you with the process of submitting your application Corner Smithfield Road & Elizabeth Drive walking path to Bonnyrigg Transitway Bus Station and car park (Smithfield Road Western Sydney Parklands is the largest parkland area in Fairfield City and one of the largest parks in Australia Covering 5280 hectares and stretching over 27km Western Sydney Parklands is home to more than 60km of tracks and trails.  The Parklands have many picnic and barbecue facilities A range of picnic shelters are available for booking at Western Sydney Parklands for gatherings Each picnic shelter is subject to its own capacity limit Bookings can be made a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 3 months in advance See the Western Sydney Parklands website for more information.   Western Sydney Parklands Website  All of Fairfield City Council sportsfields and parks are smoke-free Smoking of cigarettes and other forms of tobacco is banned.  Download Council's Puff Free Parks Policy(PDF, 111KB) Sporting facilities can be hired seasonally (winter/summer) or for events Larger events may require a Local Activity Application which must be submitted at least six weeks before the event to allow for processing (application fee applies) If you want to see if sportsfields are currently opened or closed, visit our "Information for Sportsfield Hirers" page here Do you need temporary access over community land (including the City's parks) to transport building materials do building work on land next to community land get access to private land to build a swimming pool park a vehicle or to remove waste from work on private land or land a helicopter?  Complete the Temporary Access Permit over Community Land (Open Space) Form(PDF, 146KB).   Note: Helicopter landings must meet the Clearance to Land Helicopter requirement Fairfield City has a wide variety of open space consisting of: 90 sports grounds with playing fields and sports courts Previously known as Abercrombie St Reserve Includes playground and paved walking trails Located between Elizabeth Drive and Simpson Road Located on the edge of Endeavour Sports Park Previously known as Barbara St Children's Playground Join us in Canley Vale for our upcoming series of Sweet Beats @ Canley Vale events Our annual Canley Heights Children's Christmas Party will be held on Thursday 11 December 2025 in Canley Heights Town Square from 5pm - 9pm.  Click here to watch footage from Canley Heights Children's Christmas Party 2024     Credit: AAPSeveral major police teams have been enacted to investigate the alleged shooting murder of a man they believe has organised crime links As police reported the terrifying incident in the western Sydney suburb of Canley Heights on Sunday evening one of Australia’s most experienced crime reporters has painted a grim picture of the emerging chaos on the streets as gangs position themselves to control the explosion of drug sales in Australia’s biggest city The Daily Telegraph’s Mark Morri has been covering the crime round in Sydney for decades and told 2GB’s John Stanley that he has never seen it worse with brazen assassinations now common-place Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“In the last six to 12 months asian organised crime gangs have been targeted by police in south-western Sydney,” Morri said not just with bikies and middle-eastern gangs.” Police have commenced investigations after the man was fatally shot at about 6.50pm and emergency services were called to Sutherland Street A man – believed to be aged in his 30’s – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for gunshot wounds Officers from Fairfield City police area command attended and established a crime scene emergency services were called to an abandoned car on fire on Bathurst Street Wakeley with Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguishing the blaze soon after Investigations into the incidents – which are believed to be linked – are underway by officers from Fairfield City police assisted by the state crime command’s homicide squad and organised crime gang detectives. “There have been a lot of kidnappings we don’t hear about as well,” Morri added “We have seen some of the most awful situations where people were having their fingers and toes cut off and photos being sent to syndicates of family members saying ‘pay up’ “Invariably this is about drugs and money and shootings now happen in shopping centres and gyms and we have seen teenage gummen emerging as they don’t mind going to jail for 10 years because they emerge with status.” A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner anyone with information this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T A man who was shot dead while sitting in his car outside his family home in western Sydney had links to an Asian crime gang Police officers were called to Sutherland Street in Canley Heights at 6.50pm on Sunday following reports of gun fire for multiple gunshot wounds but he could not be revived and died at the scene emergency services were called to Bathurst Street The shooter remains on the run while a 33-year-old man was arrested on Monday and taken to Fairfield Police Station where he is assisting police with their inquiries Acting superintendent Jason Pietruszka said the shooting was a 'targeted attack' 'A person unknown has approached from the road gone up to the driver-side window and has fired a number of shots into the window.'  Mr Pietruszka explained Khou exited the car after being shot and ran a short distance before collapsing on a neighbour's front lawn Detective superintendent Danny Doherty confirmed the shooting was an 'organised crime-related murder' involving 'illicit drug activity' Mr Doherty added the situation was terrible for Khou's family despite the circumstances tragic situation despite what his history may have been or despite what his links are,' he said Mr Doherty added after extensive inquiries police identified a second vehicle - a grey Jeep Cherokee - that had been involved in the fatal shooting He appealed to the public for help in catching the shooter and urged anyone with information or footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 It's unfolding as we speak,' Mr Doherty said 'Police are appealing for any witnesses or people that may have information that may identify who is responsible for the shooting murder but we need the assistance of the public to help us.'  The Jeep Cherokee was seized at an address in Bosley Park and a 33-year-old man was arrested The man was taken to Fairfield Police Station and is assisting police with their inquiries with 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Police allege 31-year-old victim was shot in his car outside family home in western Sydney in ‘targeted attack’ Police have charged an alleged getaway driver after the shooting death of a man outside a family home in western Sydney in what they have labelled a “targeted attack” Emergency services found a 31-year-old man in Canley Heights on Sunday night after reports of shots being fired just before 7pm Paramedics treated him for gunshot wounds but he died at the scene Emergency services were called a short time later to an abandoned burning white Audi in the neighbouring suburb of Wakeley and police believe the incidents are linked Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Police said they believe the victim was shot in his car They allege that the assailant approached the driver’s side window and fired a number of shots into the window The victim ran a short distance before succumbing to his injuries Det Supt Daniel Doherty said the man was shot “outside a family residence” and that police were alleging the shooting was related to organised crime He said police had identified a second vehicle involved tragic situation … it’s terrible for his family,” Doherty said A 33-year-old man was arrested on Monday morning after investigations He was taken to Fairfield police station where he was charged with accessory after the fact to murder and driver not disclosing the identity of driver/passenger as required He was refused bail to appear in Parramatta local court on Tuesday Police will allege in court the man was driving one of the getaway cars used in the fatal shooting Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks Det Acting Supt Jason Pietruszka said investigators believed this was a “targeted attack” and the incident had sparked a “significant investigation” “I think it’s important to say from the outset that we believe this to be a targeted attack “The New South Wales police have put significant resources into the seriousness that we’re taking this investigation.” Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation and anyone with information was urged to come forward. 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The construction upgrade to Bareena Park and Fairfield Heights Park playgrounds is now complete thanks to a $4 million grant from the Public Spaces Legacy Program Bareena Park features a one-of-a-kind large koi fish slide and climbing rope feature to go with the ‘water theme’ playground Fairfield Heights Park’s ‘nature theme’ playground features a large treehouse piece with slide View of Koi shaped play equipment and small bridge at Bareena Park Under cover benches and tables at Bareena Park Swings and other play equipment at Bareena Park Frog shaped spring rider in front of play fortress and slide View of Fairfield Heights Park with tricycle path Three story climbing fortress with spiral tube slide small slide in foreground and large spiral tube slide in background You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream Trains have now resumed after a car crashed into the railway tracks at Railway Parade in Canley Vale A 29-year-old woman has been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries Signature Hotel Management Group CEO Dimitri Karam and his brother are forming a formidable partnership in hotel management and food and beverage operations starting with Novotel Sydney Cabramatta current president of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce & Industry and a former general manager of InterContinental Hotels Group revealed the partnership when unveiling the new Novotel Sydney Cabramatta the latest addition to south west Sydney’s hospitality and tourism landscape The development will feature two signature restaurants by Dany (ex Black Bar & Grill Dimitri also indicated that Dany will be involved in Sydney developer ALAND’s new premium voco-branded hotel being constructed for IHG Hotels & Resorts as part of the developer’s $375 million apartment project in Gosford Former NSW Minister and Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres said the Novotel Sydney Cabramatta was an exciting new development in Sydney’s south west “Good to see long term confidence in the Western Sydney Visitor Economy,” he posted Dany is also culinary ambassador for two new restaurants for Cabra-Vale Diggers Group which is currently constructing a multi-stage redevelopment that includes a $117 million hotel and entertainment complex on the site of a former police station in Sydney’s southwest is being transformed into a 4.5-star hotel and entertainment complex At the heart of the development is a newly constructed 140-room hotel tower that will include a luxury retreat with a pool and day spa function rooms and a ballroom with seating for up to 1000 people (Feature image: hotel manager Dimitri Karam (left) and his brother chef Dany Karam.)  Information about working in or operating early childhood education services including outside school hours care information for parents including how to choose a service and supporting your child for their transition to school Skills NSW helps post high school students find courses in vocational training across a wide variety of industries and course providers The NSW Department of Education is committed to employing the best and brightest teachers who can teach and make a difference in NSW public schools NSW Department of Education's information on curriculum taught in NSW schools Aboriginal education and communities & personalised support Two talented Canley Vale High School students have been recognised for their animation abilities Two Canley Vale High students had a chance to rub shoulders with creative industry heavyweights after winning awards at a prestigious animation competition Year 10 student Selina Ho received a Top Honour Award at the SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Junior Computer Animation award for her animation exploring human emotions and feelings through water received an Honourable Mention for her animation ‘Inspiration’ that explored the theme of finding inspiration when an artist experiences a creative block The students were presented with their awards at a SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Conference at the ICC Sydney on 12 December they were able to meet representatives from industry leaders including Disney an Oscar nominee for his work on Star Wars and BAFTA nominee for his work on Men in Black judged the junior awards and selected the winners Mr Colman is the current creative director of Industrial Light and Magic’s Sydney branch and was head of animation at the award-winning Australian visual effects and animation studio Animal Logic from 2012 to 2021 Both Selina and Mina were elated to have won their respective awards and excited by the opportunity to meet industry highflyers at the conference “In the future I would like to do something in the multimedia industry,” Selina said “There’s a lot of stuff I do want to explore “I’m really interested in animation because I watch a lot of cartoons and YouTube videos.” Mina said she also wanted to work in a creative field I want to explore all the fields of art,” she said Art has been a key part of who I am and my identity so it’s something I resonate with a lot.” Selina’s said her award-winning animation was about a girl navigating through a series of everyday encounters with water “Each encounter she tries to run away from it and she didn’t bother to clean it up,” she said “Each encounter builds up to something big The build-up of water serves as a metaphor for the build-up of emotions or problems that the character tries to avoid she makes it out after finding a whale as a symbol of hope.” Mina’s award-winning animation was inspired by her own experiences with art and deals with the process of finding inspiration in the midst of an art block “It involves the magical process of travelling to different art worlds and styles which give the main character inspiration and ideas for their artwork,” she said “The beauty of art is how expressive and open it is for everyone to find an interest in it and that there is never a wrong answer when creating art.” We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education. Credit: Whereis.A 90-year-old man has been hit by a car and killed while in his mobility scooter Police are investigating the fatal crash in Sydney’s south-west overnight and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage Emergency services were called to Canley Vale Road after a ute and a mobility scooter collided Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Officers attached to the Fairfield City Police Area Command attended the scene and found a 90-year-old man being assisted by members of the public The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before he was taken to Liverpool Hospital Police have released a statement today confirming that the man later died in hospital The 50-year-old driver of the Toyota Hilux was taken to Liverpool Hospital for mandatory testing and is assisting police police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dashcam vision relevant to the investigation A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner Canley Vale railway station and the Warwick Farm commuter car park in Sydney have never looked better with both transport hubs now featuring vibrant displays by local artists Transport for NSW’s Project Director Sharbel Sarkis said a striking mural symbolising family harmony and connection now adorns the entry to Canley Vale while an almost 150 number-plate style aluminium wall hanging is featured at Warwick Farm “It is important that our transport hubs are welcoming and vibrant places and incorporating artwork is one of the ways we can achieve this,” he said “These are inspirational artists who are capturing the essence of the local community and we are proud to support their art.” who painted the mural at Canley Vale Station took inspiration from feedback received in a community survey and created something with a series of symbols that show what Canley Vale means to her “I grew up in St Johns Park and my family live all around the greater Fairfield area The imagery in this mural is based off a childhood memory when I had a pet goldfish that used to swim into my hands,” she said The flora represents the community’s enthusiasm for gardening throughout the region while a closer look at the trinkets placed along the charms depicts the cultural diversity local craftsmanship and the heritage of Canley Vale Elements of the design acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which the mural stands The cobra grub which was harvested on the banks of the Georges River is symbolised in the trinket The far left of the mural features a bark canoe an essential wayfaring tool used for hunting fishing and travelling through waterways for over 30,000 years a former resident artist at the Fairfield City Museum and a finalist at the Hazelhurst Prize and Moran Photography Awards describes the artwork at Warwick Farm as a tapestry of movement and culture “The design draws from the rich and vibrant history of the area with the plates using words beginning with the letter ‘W’ – a playful nod to Warwick Farm and the community’s welcoming Canley Vale railway station has recently been upgraded with new lifts better facilities for the mobility impaired Warwick Farm commuter car park has seen 250 new car spaces being created along with upgraded lifts provisions for electric vehicles and solar powered building services we’re homing in on two major topics: Tunnels and Cybersecurity Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) crews have discovered an "abundance of hidden treasures and trinkets" beneath the surface in Melbourne’s east.. Transport for New South Wales’ Wollongong Station Masterplan has been released for public consultation All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media 2023A rare property in an unrivalled location in Canley Heights in southwestern Sydney has landed a significant financial coup for its owners by selling for $2.6 million above reserve Listed by the outstanding sales team of Peter Ly, Principal of Raine & Horne Cabramatta/Canley Heights/Hoxton Park/Green Valley and his colleague Thuy Dung Helena Mai the prime piece of real estate with development potential sold under the hammer for $4.6 million.  this much-loved three-bedroom family residence lies in a tightly held location “It boasts a desirable rectangular block of approximately 742sqm and offers an impressive investment and development potential with building flexibility for a new modern designer home granny flat potential or even medium to high density residential/commercial development by acquiring adjoining properties “This property appealed to buyers because of its R4 zoning but an old brick house is very solid but will need plenty of work internally.” “We had three groups that wanted the property for whatever their reasons It is as close as you’ll get to the local shops and adjoins a 30-park Fairfield municipal car park The buyer of the well-appointed single-level brick veneer family residence is from overseas the other bidders included a syndicate from the eastern suburbs and a buyer from Milsons Point “The buyers acquired the property intending to provide a home for their three children attending university in Sydney They appreciate the property’s convenience as it allows them to visit their kids while providing a place for them to stay.” Key features of 45 Derby Street, Canley Heights For all your sales and property management needs in Cabramatta Hoxton Park and surrounding suburbs contact Raine & Horne Cabramatta/Canley Heights/Hoxton Park/Green Valley on 02 9727 8822 An explosion at an alleged meth lab rocked a normally-quiet suburban street leading police to arrest a man wearing a hazmat suit Images show officers escorting the barefoot 31-year-old outside a property at Canley Vale, in Sydney's south west Fairfield City Police Area Command executed a search warrant at the home after being notified of an explosion in the area The man was discovered inside the house and arrested He was placed on a stretcher but refused to be taken to a hospital Officers instead marched him to the back of a police wagon where he was taken to Fairfield Police Station for questioning NSW fire and rescue crews and paramedics were also at the scene A crime scene has been established at the property Specialist officers from the State Crime Command's Drug and Firearms Squad's Chemical Operations Team are investigating Daily Mail Australia has reached out to NSW Police for comment If you believe that this is a technical error, please contact us and tell us the location of this page Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time For the first three years of secondary school Canley Vale High's timetable includes two periods a week of literacy With 96 per cent of students speaking an overseas language at home but success in the HSC and workforce still heavily dependent on written English these classes give them the skills they will need to thrive in their final years of school and beyond Canley Vale High School's high achievers: Kenny Tang When disadvantage is factored into HSC results Canley Vale is among the state's highest-achieving schools followed by Glen Innes High School and Hastings Secondary College Almost 60 per cent of students at Canley Vale are in the most disadvantaged quartile of students But 71 students achieved the highest result band in at least one of their subjects giving Canley Vale High a success rate well above many more advantaged schools Many of those top results were in advanced or extension maths putting Canley Vale fourth on the list of high-achieving public comprehensive schools in the subject Canley Vale is also the top public school in the state when it comes to growing students' capacity between year 7 and 9 based on the NSW Department of Education's so-called value add analysis of NAPLAN results Principal Peter Rouse said the early literacy lessons build a solid foundation "The HSC is largely a written exam for most subjects," he said "The ability to use the English language is essential; there's not many jobs you can do that you can get by with poor literacy skills." The Herald's HSC coverage analyses results in the top bands as a proportion of entries the schools dominating the top spots are either selective or populated by students from advantaged backgrounds whose parents can pay high fees But many success stories are not captured by that data Such as Tanvi Singh from Willyama High in Broken Hill and the most difficult mathematics subjects from Willyama High SchoolCredit: Willyama High School and she did years 7 to 12 right through at our school," said principal Grant Shephard "She wants to study medicine and did work experience at Broken Hill hospital She was voted school captain by her peers." it also does not acknowledge the achievements of schools such as Condell Park High Eighty per cent of students there are either at or below minimum standard when they begin year seven but this year's graduates achieved 12 band 6 and 47 band 5 results "That is a huge achievement for us," said principal Susie Mobayed "We work really hard with these kids and finally it's come through we have a trend with continual achievement in the HSC." more than two-thirds of students are in the bottom quartile of disadvantage "We have lots of kids that don't cope we support them with non-ATAR subjects," Ms Mobayed said "We've catered for those other students by helping them find work that suits them They are the things that I know we can't measure." Canley Vale High's timetable includes two periods a week of literacy Canley Vale is among the state's highest-achieving schools Canley Vale is also the top public school in the state when it comes to growing students' capacity between year 7 and 9 based on the NSW Department of Education's so-called value add analysis of NAPLAN results \\\"The HSC is largely a written exam for most subjects,\\\" he said \\\"The ability to use the English language is essential; there's not many jobs you can do that you can get by with poor literacy skills.\\\" The Herald's HSC coverage analyses results in the top bands as a proportion of entries and she did years 7 to 12 right through at our school,\\\" said principal Grant Shephard \\\"She wants to study medicine and did work experience at Broken Hill hospital She was voted school captain by her peers.\\\" but this year's graduates achieved 12 band 6 and 47 band 5 results \\\"That is a huge achievement for us,\\\" said principal Susie Mobayed \\\"We work really hard with these kids and finally it's come through we have a trend with continual achievement in the HSC.\\\" we support them with non-ATAR subjects,\\\" Ms Mobayed said \\\"We've catered for those other students by helping them find work that suits them They are the things that I know we can't measure.\\\" Local students have been burying their heads in books more than ever and experiencing reading's life-long benefits thanks to the Mayor's Summer Holiday Reading Challenge The school that had the highest number of students register and complete the program was declared the winner Fairfield City Mayor Frank Carbone visited Canley Vale Public School to personally congratulate them on winning the Challenge at a special school assembly.  "More than 600 students from 39 schools across the City read more than 7,600 books during the challenge from late November through to February," Mayor Carbone said "This is almost double the amount of books that were read last year and a great result It's fantastic to see so many children gaining the life-long benefits of reading "Well done to the teachers at Canley Vale Public School for their commitment to children's literacy and encouraging so many students to enter the program." Children's author Angela May George also attended the special assembly to chat with the children about writing "This is the Challenge's fourth year and the reaction to the program has been overwhelmingly positive We saw many children return from previous years' programs to participate again," Mayor Carbone said Reading during the summer holidays helps to maintain literacy skills while school is on break improves memory and gives us better writing skills," Mayor Carbone said "I'm proud of this initiative and am excited to see it grow year after year and boosting our children's imaginations and skills." This is probably not the page you’re looking for A SYDNEY primary school was billed $196,144 for a lift that was never built under the federal government's $16.2 billion school building program The item appears in the costings for the Building the Education Revolution project at Canley Vale Public one of the few schools that managed to obtain a full costing of their project the principal of Canley Vale Public School said the money for a lift could be spent on other projects.Credit: Ben Rushton confirmed the error in an email dated June 7 to the school's principal Ms McBride also met representatives from the company and is concerned that her school has missed out on $196,144 as part of its $3 million allocation from the Commonwealth for classrooms and refurbishments ''I want copies of the receipts to demonstrate that the funding has or hasn't been spent on the school and if it hasn't we want that funding back to spend on other projects,'' she said ''I am seriously worried about what is going on and the children at Canley Vale Public School deserve to have that funding spent on them as originally intended There are many other playground and building issues on which we could spend that money at the school.'' who also chairs the Public School Principals' Forum said she found the error after a long battle to obtain the records for the building projects ''The financial papers and communication has been incredibly opaque and misleading How many more of these are across NSW?'' Hansen Yuncken will be paid $39,421 for project management $90,105 for site management and an incentive fee of $28,158 for the project who has worked as a civil engineering design draughtsman said the school had also been charged $79,885 for earthworks ''If you allow $135 per hour for an excavator and $5000 for removal of soil they would have had to have the excavator on site for 555 hours or 13 weeks.'' A spokesman for the Department of Education and Training said any documentation that included a lift ''is an error'' A SYDNEY primary school was billed $196,144 for a lift that was never built under the federal government's $16.2 billion school building program confirmed the error in an email dated June 7 to the school's principal ''I want copies of the receipts to demonstrate that the funding has or hasn't been spent on the school and if it hasn't we want that funding back to spend on other projects,'' she said ''I am seriously worried about what is going on and the children at Canley Vale Public School deserve to have that funding spent on them as originally intended There are many other playground and building issues on which we could spend that money at the school.'' who also chairs the Public School Principals' Forum ''The financial papers and communication has been incredibly opaque and misleading ''If you allow $135 per hour for an excavator and $5000 for removal of soil they would have had to have the excavator on site for 555 hours or 13 weeks.'' A spokesman for the Department of Education and Training said any documentation that included a lift ''is an error''.