Contact us using our Enquiry/feedback form The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present Photo courtesy of Theron Kirkman Photography.Augusta Margaret River have won a one point thriller over Carey Park at Gloucester Park on Friday afternoon in the ANZAC day clash for the 2025 SWFL premiership season All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe round four match up would be the third one point result in four rounds after South Bunbury defeated Carey Park by a point in round one and Harvey Bulls defeated Collie Eagles in round two by the same margin After it rained for a good portion of the Reserves fixture yet overcast conditions with a handy breeze blowing to the town end of the ground Billy Goodwin kicked the only goal of the term at the six minute mark as the Panthers held the Hawks well while kicking with the breeze In stark contrast the second quarter saw four goals in the opening six minutes with Goodwin snapping truly to give the Hawks a thirteen point lead The lead was extended further when Byron George snapped a goal deep in the pocket and when George kicked his second in three minutes courtesy of a free kick and a fifty metre penalty The Panthers first goal came at the six minute mark of the second quarter through Brady Lenaghan The match then tightened up as the Panthers started to get more possession but they weren't able to convert their opportunities Eventually the visitors got some value for effort with Jackson Hill kicking a long range goal and shortly after Zane Verhaaf marked at the top of the goal square and all of a sudden the margin was just six points Scores were level when Hill converted an advantage play but Max Spyvee would put the Hawks back in front with an impressive goal on the run from deep in the pockets with the ball in the air as the siren sounded with the home side leading by a point at half time Spyvee showed his class again in the third kicking the opening goal of the third term from deep in the right forward pocket and the subsequent goal reduced the margin again to two points Leading by three points at the final change it was goal for goal in a pulsating final term with Jackson Hill putting Carey Park back in front Spyvee kicked his third of the match at the eight minute mark The Hawks had several opportunities to extend the margin further but missed some absolute sitters only to see the ball transfer to the other end of the ground with Lenaghan putting the Panthers in front yet again The ball lived in the Hawks forward fifty in the final ten minutes of the match with the Panthers defensive line standing tall gave Kieran Yakas an opportunity to put the Hawks back in front the Hawks were back in front - the sixth lead change of the match as the Hawks held on for a one point victory their second of the season after defeating Collie Eagles in round one Donnybrook were impressive in their 106 point win over Harvey Bulls at VC Mitchell Park South Bunbury overcame another slow start to easily defeat the Dunsborough Sharks by 86 points at the Dunsborough Playing Fields Bunbury took down Busselton in another thriller at Sir Stewart Bovell Park on Saturday night claiming the win with just three points between the two sides in a heartbreaker for the Magpies And Brendan Tingey kicked a career high nine goals as Harvey Brunswick Leschenault defeated Collie Eagles by 36 points at the Collie Recreation Ground We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy 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) Here’s proof that standalone new houses priced squarely in the $200,000s haven’t gone totally extinct in ITP Atlanta Situated due west of Midtown and Georgia Tech, residential infill project Cottages of Carey Park has come to marked in recent weeks with new homes priced from the low $200,000s to low $400,000s.  Designed by Kronberg U+A architects and built by Fortas Homes the community’s broader goal is to offer relatively attainable for-sale housing options for everyone from young professionals to budding families and retirees—no strings attached according to listing agent Taryn Bell of Bell Liberty Group The Cottages are offering $40,000 in down payment assistance from City of Atlanta coffers and 100 percent financing for qualified buyers Perks of the location are listed as Westside Park (two miles) Westside Motor Lounge/Guardian Works (five miles) along with quick access to mixed-use offerings such as Chattahoochee Food Works and Westside Paper.  (Unless the $50 HOA fee per year is a sticking point.)  “The development is not investor-friendly and is for owner-occupancy only,” Bell tells Urbanize Atlanta “We did this in order to protect the integrity of the development and the community The flip side is that because we are not selling to investors Each house (plus one duplex) at the moment is built with Hardie Plank siding and interior perks such as granite countertops Those range from a $215,000 offering at 1088 Wedgewood Drive with one bedroom and one bathroom in 640 square feet up to the largest option: Three bedrooms and two and ½ bathrooms in 1,550 square feet which was priced at $405,000 but has sold.  Overall the project is described as a “forward-thinking fee-simple residential development bringing high-quality energy-efficient homes to the heart of Atlanta.” Head up to the gallery for more images and context.  Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram   • Westside news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta)  but ultimately the Panthers served up HBL's first loss this weekend Picture - JLG PhotographicsCarey Park have kept their season well and truly alive after downing Harvey Brunswick Leschenault at Kelly Park on Saturday evening in round six of the Dale Alcock Homes South West All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Panthers inflicted the Lions first loss Zane Verhaaf and Jack DiLallo got the home side off to a flying start before Blake Offer marked and goaled to reduce the margin to eight points at the fifteen minute mark Both defensive lines were on top with the next goal not coming until time on when Jarrod Humphries put the Lions within a point of Carey Park Another goal to the home side was matched by Geoff Saunders who kicked a long range goal after the siren The second quarter was a dour affair with both sides kicking one goal each It was the third quarter though that made all the difference with Carey Park kicking five unanswered goals with Jordan Wallam putting the Panthers back in front before Rory O'Brien kicked successive goals Kayden Panetta narrowed the lead at the start of the fourth but when sixteen year old Taj Houlahan roved beautifully and goaled A late goal to Blake Offer gave the Lions a slight chance but Carey Park held on to take the match by 23 points Brodie Morris and Jack DiLallo played well for the Panthers while Jack Fletcher and Ty Anderson played good games for the Lions Carey Park have moved into the five with their win and will face Eaton in round seven again at Kelly Park Meanwhile the Lions will have the bye before heading to Glen Huon Reserve in round eight to take on Eaton Pinjarra Police first spotted the woman driving a Subaru Forrester SUV on McLarty Street in Pinjarra just before 11am on Monday The vehicle was allegedly stolen from Carey Park on Saturday "Police activated emergency lights and sirens; however the driver failed to stop and an evade police incident began," a WA Police spokesperson said police discontinued their pursuit of the vehicle a short time later." police again tried to stop the Subaru on Del Park Road in North Dandalup but the driver allegedly failed to stop and sped off the Subaru was followed as it travelled through a number of suburbs It then eventually came to a stop at a service station on Forrest Highway in Binningup just after 12pm Three people allegedly got out of the Subaru and fled on foot but were arrested a short time later The 23-year-old driver has been charged with a string of offences including two counts of failing to stop two counts of reckless driving to escape pursuit stealing a motor vehicle and drove with a forged She is next due to appear in Bunbury Magistrates Court on Monday A 14-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy were referred to the Juvenile Justice Team “The woman recklessly endangered the lives of innocent road users during this incident while also putting her own life and that of two young children in grave danger," a WA Police spokesperson said Affordable investment properties under $500,000 remain available across Australia offering attractive rental yields and significant growth prospects according to the latest Pulse Report by Washington Brown in collaboration with Hotspotting The report identifies 10 top-performing locations across Queensland “Our nation offers so many promising areas that investors should consider for their first investment property,” said Washington Brown Director Tyron Hyde (pictured above left) “Research like this shows current and prospective investors that there are a variety of affordable investment locations with excellent cash flow and capital growth still available to purchase.” with Blacks Beach in Mackay topping the list Houses in the $400,000s and units in the $300,000s are available here “Blacks Beach in Mackay continues to offer buy-in prices in the $300,000s for units and the $400,000s for houses,” Hyde noted citing its ultra-low 0.3% vacancy rate as a driver of rental growth “Over 200 houses have sold in Blacks Beach in the past 12 months with properties typically selling within two weeks,” Hotspotting Director Terry Ryder (pictured above right) said “The median house price has increased 14% in the past year and the median rent is up 12%.” Other Queensland standouts include Calliope with a median house price of $425,000 and an 18% increase in median rent over the past year Carey Park in Bunbury and Wonthella in Geraldton are delivering strong results Carey Park recorded a 29% increase in house prices over the past year with both locations offering yields near 7% For unit investors, New South Wales provides attractive options in Lakemba and Harris Park Lakemba’s unit prices increased by 13% last year and Harris Park benefits from infrastructure projects like the Sydney Metro and Parramatta Light Rail Hyde also highlighted the potential for annual depreciation benefits of $3,500 to $7,000 in these locations investors in Blacks Beach may claim up to $6,900 annually “These hotspots combine affordability making them ideal for investors aiming to grow their portfolios,” Ryder said With competitive prices, robust rental yields, and strong capital growth, these top 10 locations represent excellent opportunities for Australian property investors in 2024 and beyond Get the hottest and freshest mortgage news delivered right into your inbox. Subscribe now to our FREE daily newsletter Want to know what's happening in the Australian music industry Troye Sivan @ HBF Stadium (Credit: Liam Fawell) Southport Council (Qld) has kept the site of its 12,000-seat indoor stadium close to its chest the 9.3ha Carey Park has leapt ahead of the outdoor Athol Paterson and two-storey Mal Burke car parks Its proximity to a light rail station and the Gold Coast Highway and its location opposite the $90 million Broadwater Parklands give it a lead which is set to cost between $250 million and $350 million Don't miss a beat with our FREE daily newsletter “The catalytic transformation of Carey Park could establish an entertainment precinct that will attract people to the Gold Coast CBD and promote connection to the Broadwater Parklands.” Carey Park has a funky reputation due mostly to drug taking and homeless people But its supporters argue that it can be turned into a vibrant precinct the way Fortitude Valley and New Farm also underwent transformations Hobart CDB’s Altar Bar launched firmly as a place for local and national live music Among those booked through October are Strings & Stories Altar Boy (112 Murray Street) opens at 4 pm as a chill-out place to play pool and chess If the ACT Liberals are elected in October Canberra will get a new 30,000-seat concert and sports stadium at the Acton waterfront.  Property Council ACT Executive Director Ashlee Berry said it would transform the city could provide a home for our elite sporting teams and attract international events and entertainment that put Canberra more firmly on the map.” The Libs estimate their stadium’s building cost $700 million to $800 million. It is committed to starting work on it in its first term The idea of a replacement for the aging Canberra Stadium in Bruce has been a political hot potato for years Look out for the band room for the Imperial Hotel in Eumundi (Qld) to arrive by March 2025 threw a party to celebrate the finishing of stage one Work will begin “almost immediately” on the second and final stage The hotel already hosts acts in its Brewery The Comiskeys also runs music venues such as Eatons Hill Hotel and Sandstone Point Hotel is due to reopen in November after a $16.3 million revamp The revamp includes state-of-the-art equipment Improvements were also made to the front-of-house area and fire protection the theatre’s 300 shows a year include touring and local concerts South Australia’s Government and Greens MLC Tammy Franks have worked together to set up the Select Committee “into local and live creative venues” to study the impact of recent closures and which will explore the impacts of recent closures and develop recommendations It is estimated that the state has lost 27% of its venues since COVID-19 The commission will examine whether legislation is needed to protect venues what more venues can do to support local musicians and why some venues that received grants are still closed “We need to understand why so many venues are closing recognise their cultural and economic impact and how we can better support our artists and creative communities.  “These spaces are vital for nurturing creativity and culture—let’s protect them That’s why I (pushed) for a cross-party inquiry to see ‘local and live’ thrive “I hope in the future that we are going to see more live music and live creative venues those places that provide comedy or theatre—the Holden Street Theatres or the Cue Bar that has people dancing near pool tables which has incurred the wrath of local licensing enforcement at times and seen them before the courts.  “I hope that we see creative culture and that bricks and mortar that supports creative culture supported to flourish into the future Post-COVID we should be building back better and building back better means ensuring that live music and the creative scenes and the communities such as those of Save the Cranker are supported with that bricks and mortar.” Should Noosa Junction become a special entertainment precinct like Nambour as two rival petitions do their rounds about Noosa Council's plans to allow venues to operate seven days a week until midnight to increase live gigs A group of residents urged others to resist arguing that it “will be negative to residential wellbeing” and have “unintended outcomes”… “like noise pollution & nuisance,” more anti-social behaviour That petition had just over 300 signatures The countering petition Don’t Let The Lights Go Out In Noosa Junction has raised over 5,000 signatures. “We hope to rally the Noosa Council and key stakeholders to support live music as a vital part of our nighttime economy and to join our collaborative approach to achieve constructive, practical solutions to protect our nightlife for those in the now and in the future.” In the meantime, the New York Minute and Mr. Drifter pulled their live music temporarily after a crackdown on noise levels caused by liquor licensing.  Venue operator Antony Crowther warned, “Noosa is on the verge of losing its vibrant nightlife—forever. Imagine the lights dimming, the music silenced, and the heart of our community slowly fading away. “This isn’t just about losing a few late-night hangouts; it’s about erasing a culture, a way of life, and a beacon of joy for locals and visitors alike. If we don’t act now, Noosa will never be the same.” Noosa isn’t the only place in Queensland where nightlife is feeling the heat. Residential grumbles began in Burleigh Heads when the Pink Monkey was allowed to trade until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays while cutting back to 11 pm midweek. A report from the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation covering 2023/4 showed that 20 venues in the Far North were put on notice because of “unreasonable noise,” with some facing greater scrutiny as a result. One venue had to spend $4,000 on an acoustic report so it could continue to host live music. Perth venue operator VenuesWest announced a change of names for two of its properties after health insurance company HBF ended its sponsorship with them some months ago. From January 1, 2025, the 12,500-seat HBF Arena will revert to its original name, Arena Joondalup, while the 4,500-seat HBF Stadium in Mount Claremont will be rebranded as the Perth HPC (Perth High Performance Centre).  HBF and VenuesWest continuing their relationship through naming rights at the HBF Park rectangular stadium.   Stadium operator VenuesLive is searching for a naming rights partner for NSW’s Central Coast Stadium, which hosts entertainment, sports and community events. The term is for five or ten years. The venue, based in Gosford and with a total capacity of 20,059, has been known as Industree Group Stadium since 2022. Sydney-based nightclub and hospitality kingpin Justin Hemmes won a trademark dispute over his 24-year-old Establishment on George Street. Last November, an Italian fine dining restaurant opened in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley with the name Establishment 203. Hemmes took it to court in February, with the Brisbane business applying to trademark its name two months later The Federal Court told the restaurant to change its name by the end of October. From October 1, Hobart’s Blundstone Arena reverted to Bellerive Oval after the local boot company ended its naming sponsorship of the 19,500-capacity venue after 13 years. In the meantime, “a number of organisations” have expressed “strong interest” in naming rights for Hobart’s $715 million Macquarie Point Stadium, Stadiums Tasmania boss James Avery told the Hobart Mercury. But no formal discussions have occurred yet, he stressed. Hunter Fujak, a lecturer in sport management at Deakin University, estimated the deal would cost between $1.5 m and $2 m annually. Perth Concert Hall will undergo a $150.3 million redevelopment next year, which will keep it closed until early 2028. The project will preserve the venue’s world-acclaimed acoustic features and architectural maintenance. Those attending after will note updated seating, more toilets; new rehearsal spaces and improved backstage facilities; better lights and signs in the foyer; more food and drink offerings; a changed outdoor space, and “improved venue accessibility, with remodelling of the auditorium entry, lifts and stairs.” Among 30 categories before 600 guests at the 23rd Bartender Magazine Bar Awards in Sydney, Best Live Music Venue went to Memphis Slims House of Blues in Adelaide, and Pleasure Club of Sydney scooped Nightclub Of The Year. Sydney creative hub and live performance space Carriageworks appointed Francisca Peña as General Manager. With 20 years of experience in the arts and known for her financial and operational skills, she is a board member of Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS), which promotes cultural diversity in the arts. George Hatzigeorgiou has taken over bookings at the Beast in East Brunswick, Melbourne, on Lygon Street. The venue's phone number is (03) 9036 1456. Graphic designer Jayden Barling launched the new Canberra magazine Red Ink to cover the city's live scene, musicians, and arts sector. A number of Queensland music venues and nightclubs were among the ten properties snapped up by the Australian Venue Company from Hallmark Hospitality. The live music spaces were Brisbane’s Lefty’s Music Hall and Surfers Paradise’s Cavill Hotel and Sandbar. The nightclubs included Brisbane’s Hey Chica and Enigma. AVC confirmed their teams would continue to run the businesses. The purchases mean AVC now has about 230 venues. The 2,000-capacity Gilligan’s Nightclub in Cairns is up for sale, along with its parent resort – and could possibly end up in foreign hands, according to forecasters.  Longtime owners Adam Tilley and Simon Larcombe expect 120 million. In a reverse of venues changing hands, the state-heritage Semaphore Palais Hotel in Adelaide will remain in public hands after its operators attempted to buy it and invested a lot of money in it. The State Government called for public feedback on the local landmark. Over 1250 residents strongly voted for the 1922 beachside building to remain Crown Land. The Government has offered the operators, the Steve Karpluk-owned Semaphore Palais Hotel Pty Ltd (SPH), a new 15-year lease to give it certainty with renewal options, allowing SPH to make significant improvements to the building to preserve its heritage values. One of nightclub boss Justin Hemmes’ companies, Hemmes Hermitage Pty Ltd, is suing Sydney Metro for $19 million in the NSW Land and Environment Court, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.  It claims that the compulsory acquisition of its land for the new Hunter Street rail station will reduce the value of its Ivy nightclub next door on George Street in the CBD from $525 million to $506 million because of the loss of access rights. The station is part of Sydney Metro’s $25 billion, 24-kilometre Metro West route. Just how bad can things get for a music business? The Caringbush opened in 2019 in Melbourne’s Abbotsford as part music venue, part exhibitor of local painters and part vegetarian eaterie. It closed in June with 63 cents in its bank account, according to the Herald Sun. Since then, liquidator CJG Advisory revealed its debts were close to $1.2 million, with $411,000 owed to the Australian Taxation Office.  CJC said reduced trading after COVID was a major reason. Between July 2019 and June 2021, The Carringbush made a profit of $384,000. However, it lost $460,000 between July 2021 and June 2023. Add Melbourne-based Liively to the long list of Aussie tech start-ups making a global splash. Founded in March 2022 by innovator Norbert Herrmann, Liively tapped into the events market, where post-COVID, music and sports fans wanted food and beverages (F&B) and merchandising delivered to their seats.  QR code ordering technology does it all. There's no waiting in line, no having to be in crowds, no missing out on that great guitar or drum solo, more profit for F&B and merchandise vendors, and greater efficiency for venues. It’s been adopted by stadiums in Australia (the MCG, Marvel Stadium), Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, with expansions planned in Italy, Spain, New Zealand, and the USA. Herrmann revealed in a recent interview the problems the company faced at its very international event, a year after launching, at a WWE wrestling event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, before a crowd of 60,000. “We had just two and a half days from landing to the event’s start. We arrived with a suitcase filled with tablets to train our vendors and had to organize 40,000 QR code stickers for the seats.  “On the morning of the event, it was humid and over 40 degrees Celsius, causing all the stickers we had placed around the venue to fall off.  “We urgently had to produce another batch of stickers and reattach them around the Jeddah Superdome in time for the main event. The end result was phenomenal; it worked amazingly well, securing us our seed round funding and an incredible in-region partnership that has assisted us in establishing ourselves in the GCC.” Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus It’s a simple shop frontage with laminated photos of the menu there’s more to this unassuming fish’n’chipper than meets the eye The shop has sold fish’n’chips for decades But alongside classics like battered snapper owners Eunji Kim and Jae Hwang Lee offer up Korean specialties of a quality you might expect from a much trendier CBD outfit opened the space after struggling to find Korean food in Bunbury They’ve put their own spin on the fish batter But the real hero is the traditional Korean fried chicken slightly tweaked to the tastes of Australian diners tender chicken thighs and wings come in a thin crispy batter seasoned with a mildly spiced salt sticky soy or spicy sauce or sandwiched in a bread roll with American cheese and salad It’s a simple offering but it easily surpasses expectations in this unassuming takeaway setting Website: facebook.com We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet GA - Atlanta Housing (AH) and its public-private partners broke ground on Bowen Homes Phase I a $63.6 million redevelopment project set to revitalize the historic Bowen Homes site and the Carey Park neighborhood the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Peach State Health Plan and development partners McCormack Baron Salazar and The Benoit Group joined in celebrating this milestone The redevelopment of Bowen Homes will create a vibrant mixed-income community and serve as a national model for equitable Bowen Phase 1 will add 151 units to Atlanta's housing inventory "Bowen is poised to be a national model for neighborhood transformation and a testament to the power of community-focused redevelopment," said Atlanta Housing President and CEO Terri Lee "This project is about more than housing; it's about empowering people and ensuring that families have the support they need to succeed for generations to come." This transformational investment is critical as development expands westward from Atlanta's urban core Supported in part by a $40 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant and backed by over $523 million in public and private commitments the project is expected to catalyze broader revitalization along the Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and James Jackson Parkway corridors The redevelopment of Bowen Homes is delivering on our promise to invest in affordable housing and bringing a vibrant neighborhood back to a community who has long-deserved quality homes access to fresh food and quality greenspace," said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens "This project represents not only new homes but the preservation of a community's history and a commitment to its future Thank you to all of the partners involved who share our vision for an inclusive and thriving Atlanta." "As a national leader in community-focused development we are honored to help bring the vision of Bowen Homes back to life," said Vincent R and President, McCormack Baron Salazar sustainable development will not only provide high-quality housing but also create a thriving connected community that reflects the resilience and aspirations of its residents." "The redevelopment of Bowen Homes is a testament to what is possible when the public and private sectors work together toward a shared vision," said Eddy Benoit Jr. "This transformation will serve as a model for how we can create equitable sustainable neighborhoods that honor the past while embracing the future." affordable housing is a cornerstone of health and well-being," said Wade A "We are honored to partner with the Atlanta Housing and the many local organizations and community members involved in the Bowen Homes project to create a sustainable connected neighborhood that will improve the health of the community." This early progress underscores the urgency driving this transformation with completion of Phase 1 projected for mid-2026 Wood Partners Expand Across Southeast with Ground Breaking on Three Attainable Living Communities in Georgia Security Properties Completes $34.75 Million Acquisition of 100-Unit Henry Apartments in Seattle's Coveted Queen Anne Neighborhood ECI Group Acquires 396-Unit Ardmore at Flowers Apartment Community in Growing North Carolina Submarket of Raleigh Thompson Thrift Hosts Ribbon Cutting for 324-Unit The Quinn Luxury Multifamily Community in Florida Gulf Coast Market of Pensacola The latest multifamily industry news delivered to your inbox Photo by Jon Gellweiler."I love everything about footy." Carey Park Football Club player Viv Blurton will be the third Indigenous player to reach 200 games for the club when he puts on his boots in round seven Blurton said that was something he was most of proud of "The club has a long affiliation with Indigenous men in the community so to be third to get 200 i'm super proud of that," he said Blurton started his footy career as a young six year old playing for the Eaton Juniors He rose through ranks at Eaton and played 38 league games there before moving across to Carey Park in 2005 The Panthers were a strong team at the time Blurton missed out on the 06 premiership after being forced to watch on the sidelines for the whole season with a shoulder reconstruction Blurton said the injuries contributed to making his first premiership win 2008 more special "It's having team success is what you play footy for and been fortunate enough to win four," he said Blurton said he felt like his footy was stagnant and needed a change So he played three season for Pemberton in the Lower South West League As Blurton looked back on his footy career he said playing with his younger brother for his first league game was a highlight "I think playing with my younger brother in his first league game was an awesome experience," he said "He was 15 years old and I really enjoyed it." He said his first league premiership was also a huge thrill particularly because he missed out in '06 from injury he has also been involved in six Landmark teams two GWABA teams which between those won five grand finals The GWABA carnival is a Noongar based event where teams from across the state come to play each year Blurton hasn't been able to achieve the Carey Park's fairest and Best Harris medal "The personal stuff doesn't worry me too much Blurton did captain the side in 2010 and 2011 but found the extra commitment was too much to juggle alongside work and family as well "It wasn't hard to enjoy I just couldn't commit to the expectation that clubs want over a league captain and I didn't want the burden of having to be the face of the footy club," he said Blurton's passion and involvement in football is undeniable and he said how now he is older he does a lot with developing the young ones at the club He also is a runner for his step-daughter's team and coaches his son's year four side "I suppose at their age it is about teaching them the enjoyment making sure they enjoy the game because that way they will be involved longer," he said he did add that "my little fella just loves winning even though I tell him winning isn't everything" Blurton laughed then Blurton may have reached his milestone game sooner but he said he was pushed to play on for another season "I was about 30 odd games off it when I moved to southerners but never intended on playing at any other club in the South West other than Carey Park," he said "I love the club and the people and the club itself has given me amazing opportunities and felt like I owed them "I know that when I retire I will miss the game so I just feel as though I want to play for as long as I can if my mind and body allows me I don't want be a player that potentially takes the spot of a younger player that could come in and play a role for us." Blurton said it was important for him to thank his supportive wife who has allowed them to have nearly zero social life during the winter for years "My parents never miss a game and travel everywhere and always there cheering us on," he said Blurton is sitting on 197 games and is hopeful his milestone will be reached when Carey Park take on Donnybook I believe we are the voice for the community but also we inform the community of what they need to know Email jemillah.dawson@austcommunitymedia.com.au I started as a journalist in 2011 and now manage mastheads in the South West of WA Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Bunbury detectives are on the hunt for up to four people who bashed a Carey Park resident at his home on Wednesday evening Police said the victim opened his door to a man about 6.25pm He was grabbed by the man and forced into his house The victim managed to push the offender back outside but three other men who had been waiting nearby attacked him Police are looking for four men in connection with the attack.Credit: Bunbury Mail The victim of the assault sustained multiple injuries and was treated at hospital for cuts to his hand and head but no arrests have been made at this stage Anyone with information on the offenders is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 - Bunbury Mail Anyone with information about the attack is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Find out which suburbs in Regional Western Australia made the top 4 list in Canstar’s Bright Starters Australian First Home Buyer Report powered by Hotspotting There are plenty of great locations in Regional Western Australia where you can buy a home for less than $306,900. This was the cut-off price we used to come up with our ‘Bright Starter’ suburbs in this region. (For more on why we chose this see our full report.) price isn’t the only consideration for first home buyers A good lifestyle and prospects for growth should also be on the checklist In Canstar’s inaugural Bright Starters Australian First Home Buyer Report we used five key metrics – sales volumes infrastructure and proximity to work and amenities – to identify suburbs that are desirable and likely to grow in value over time Bunbury is the largest regional city in Western Australia and the commercial heart of the South West region It has one of the biggest regional ports in Australia major industrial estates and good links to mining and agriculture regions It offers a seaside lifestyle and affordable housing including in Carey Park which is centrally located within Bunbury with Bunbury Hospital and a university campus nearby One of the appeals of Mandurah is the variety of water environments throughout the residential areas – ocean Dudley Park has canal residential properties providing access to the other water playgrounds plus there is the Creery Wetland Nature Reserve The suburb also has Mandurah Catholic College and is close to the facilities of central Mandurah Those who can’t afford houses in this area can access affordable units With the ‘Exodus to Affordable Lifestyle’ trend sweeping the nation the Mandurah region south of Perth is an obvious beneficiary a water-based lifestyle and good transport links to central Perth For those seeking to work remotely while remaining in touch with the state capital The suburb of Mandurah is one of the few places in Australia where the median house price is lower than the median for units Lifestyle at attainable prices is a feature of Bunbury and the suburb of Withers is a good example of what’s on offer It’s close to the sea and has lots of green spaces including Maidens Reserve and extensive sports fields Schools and shopping are easily accessible Withers is also the most affordable of the Bunbury suburbs Another suburb that deserves a special mention is Greenfields in Mandurah Most Mandurah suburbs have median house prices above $400,000 It’s not an official ‘Bright Starter’ because the median price of $310,000 it’s a little higher than our price ceiling but it’s the best option in Western Australia’s key regional city Greenfields is adjacent to the Mandurah city centre and the venue for the Peel Health Campus and Goegrup Lake Nature Reserve Cover image source: Gordon Bell/Shutterstock.com Terry is the founder and Managing Director of hotspotting.com.au which he created in 2006 to help investors find the best places to buy Terry has been a specialist researcher and writer on Australian residential property in a career spanning four decades During that time he has published four books Any advice provided on this website is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. 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