This is probably not the page you’re looking for Cherrybrook Precinct will be transformed into a compact green village located within a 5 minute walk of the metro station The precinct will feature a vibrant town centre adjacent to the station with the creation of retail spaces and amenities – including cafes community and library facilities and local businesses – that meet the needs of commuters and locals alike Recreation areas and public spaces will make the precinct a social hotspot for residents while preserving the leafy character of the area New apartments near the local centre will offer housing diversity and affordability for a growing population who will benefit from having easy access to public transport We’re currently undertaking further technical studies and investigations that are required to inform the draft rezoning proposal for the Cherrybrook Precinct The draft rezoning proposal will also be informed by the Cherrybrook Place Strategy and recent government policies that have been implemented to address the housing crisis currently impacting NSW We anticipate that the draft Cherrybrook Precinct Rezoning Proposal will be made available for public feedback in 2025 If you would like to be notified once the draft rezoning proposal is made available for you to provide feedback please sign-up for email updates using the form at the bottom of this page The Cherrybrook Precinct Place Strategy was finalised in December 2022 The place strategy is a 20-year vision to enhance Cherrybrook’s leafy bushland residential character with new open space more street trees and better access for pedestrians and cyclists It will be used to guide future development of the wider Cherrybrook Precinct and inform future rezoning and planning controls to shape the creation of a green village Key outcomes outlined in the Cherrybrook Precinct Place Strategy include: You can view the final Place Strategy and supporting documents on the NSW Planning Portal The Cherrybrook Station State Significant Precinct (SSP) was rezoned in December 2022 Rezoning of the Cherrybrook Station SSP affects the government-owned land located next to the metro station Landcom prepared the rezoning proposal on behalf of the landowner Sydney Metro Housing and Infrastructure was responsible for assessing the proposal You can view the final rezoning documents on the NSW Planning Portal. To find out more information about the SSP rezoning proposal, please visit Landcom We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture Sydney commuters have hit out after the Harbour City's metro service was rocked by major disruptions on the M1 line Transport NSW announced on Thursday morning services were running at a reduced frequency between Epping and Cherrybrook due to overhead wiring repairs at Cherrybrook Services began to return to normal operations at about 9:30am but the disruption - which came ahead of a major Sydney Trains shutdown this weekend - sparked peak hour chaos with commuters sharing their frustration on social media "Transport chaos on the @SydneyMetro this morning Power failures and everyone out at Cherrybrook Conflicting information being shared to travellers and no one knows what's going on Lots of distress," one commuter wrote on X Metro services are now returning to normal operations, please expect extended wait times.We apologise for any inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/33dwLAK3Qi Passengers also expressed their disappointment in the lack of communication from Sydney Metro amid confusion and uncertainty over the disrupted services "It would be nice to have an update on the power failure this morning," one commuter said on X.  "Very delayed comms … we experienced it at Cherrybrook at 7.30am … already had a chaotic morning," another wrote "There have been reports on the radio there are issues @SydneyMetro commuters need to plan their journey Some communication would be of help," another passenger said Sydney Metro said in its update that while services had returned to normal operations passengers should "expected extended wait times" "We apologise for any inconvenience," it wrote on X Transport chaos on the @SydneyMetro this morning. Power failures and everyone out at Cherrybrook. Conflicting information being shared to travellers and no one knows that’s going on. Lots of distress. pic.twitter.com/ngwok1Ee87 The delays came as Sydneysiders brace for a shutdown of train services this weekend Commuters are being warned of significant travel disruptions from Friday to Sunday morning as the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) commences industrial action.  including an extra 86 special event services to Sydney Olympic Park for the Pearl Jam rock concert The industrial action comes after months of failed negotiations between the state government and rail union over a wage increase and 24-hour train schedule Alternate transport options are being planned ahead of the anticipated train shutdown from 4.15am on Friday until Sunday morning.  Transport for NSW has confirmed the Sydney Metro will run at an increased frequency with services every four minutes all day Friday until 8pm.  services will run at eight-minute intervals until the last train from Central to Tallawong at 1.30am on Saturday The Metro will then close for planned maintenance work.   There will also be more frequent Sydney Light Rail services between 7am-7pm on Saturday Transport for NSW confirmed rideshare giants Didi and Uber will also limit price hikes during the strikes but prices will likely be higher in hotspots "due to the need to encourage drivers to those zones" ferries and the light rail will be operational during the strikes commuters are being warned the services will be strained due to an increased demand while trains are down Sydney commuters faced another frustrating morning as technical issues disrupted Metro Sydney services Thousands of passengers were left stranded on platforms with many forced to seek alternative transport options or return home Also Read: Qantas Unveils Massive Sale on One Million Domestic Seats Sydney Trains announced progressive cancellations and rescheduling during the morning peak as Metro services stalled on Wednesday “Due to a technical issue with a metro at Cherrybrook customers will need to change at Epping or Castle Hill to continue their journey — Sydney Metro (@SydneyMetro) February 25, 2025 Many commuters were advised to return home or prepare for significant delays A frustrated passenger called into Ben Fordham’s Breakfast Show on 2GB “I’m heading home because I am lucky that I can use email and the phone but there are so many people standing arguing with staff on the platforms and at the station because they don’t know what to do.” Metro later posted an update on social media, stating that services were returning to normal but warned that delays could persist. “Metro services are now returning to normal operations — Sydney Metro (@SydneyMetro) February 25, 2025 Sydney Metro remains Australia’s largest public transport project aiming to transform the city’s rail network With construction ongoing for the Sydney Metro Southwest thousands of workers are needed to complete these ambitious projects Sydney Metro projects have employed more than 9,922 women aiming to increase female participation in construction The organisation is trialling new workforce targets aiming for 4% of trades workers and 7% of the total workforce to be women in non-traditional occupations Sydney Metro recently hosted its first-ever Try a Trade Day to encourage women to explore careers in construction and trades More than 50 women jobseekers attended the event at TAFE NSW’s Institute of Applied Technology Construction campus Participants gained hands-on experience in carpentry The event also provided networking opportunities with 30 organisations actively recruiting for 45 job vacancies across various trades and non-traditional occupations NSW Government has announced upcoming service changes from Friday Passengers should prepare for adjusted schedules and potential delays The NSW Government has warned that driver shortages could affect replacement buses. “We are doing all we can to minimise the impact to your journey and provide a safe service, however cancellations or delays may occur.” With ongoing technical issues and upcoming trackwork Sydney Metro has urged commuters to plan their journeys in advance Passengers can check real-time updates via the Sydney Metro website While Sydney Metro remains committed to improving services and expanding infrastructure unexpected disruptions continue to challenge daily commuters Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time and explore alternative transport options when needed COLITCO LLP accepts no responsibility for any claim loss or damage as a result of information provided or its accuracy The information provided on this site is general in nature see a financial expert before making any investment decision financial situation or needs have not been taken into consideration There may be a conflict of interest present with commercial arrangements with companies and/or stock held COLITCO LLP or an associate may receive a commission for funds raised Cherrybrook has just sold at auction for more than its price guide of $5m A Cherrybrook home set on a massive 9243 sqm block has set a new suburb record after it is believed to have sold in excess of $5m Bidding on the rare listing located at 90-92 Franklin Rd started at $4m with 13 registered parties of mostly developers and investors making offers for the property Agent Paul Hanna from Manor Real Estate said the auction was later stopped with negotiations continuing privately with the highest bidder It sold shortly afterwards for an undisclosed price which is believed to be higher than its price guide of $5m “It was sold literally 10 seconds after the auction – the buyer didn’t want to buy it publicly displayed,” Mr Hanna said it is probably the last of its kind in Cherrybrook.” It now has a full brick five bedroom single level country style home with a wrap around veranda and french doors leading outside to its sprawling gardens There is a formal lounge room with a fireplace and a modern kitchen featuring stone bench tops and walk-in pantry The property also has a detached studio with kitchenette and bathroom plus a triple lock up garage with workshop The sale follows a number of high-end results around the Cherrybrook Station which opened in May this year as part of the Sydney Metro Northwest network 7 Robert Rd sold for $2.83m and 5 Robert Rd fetched $2.501m in February this year Both properties are located just 350m from the station Another four bedroom home on a 758 sqm block at nearby 8 Rothbury Place sold for $2.336m at auction in August third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime so when they decided to expand and open a bakery in Sydney they looked at a map and chose an area ripe with foodies but short on venues tapping the neighbouring clientele of Dural and Castle Hill "We chose it because our approach is what you see is what you get," Moussa says "I'd never even heard of the show until I started mentioning our name to people The AFL women's league also seem to be using it." As well as sourdough crumpets and English muffins This is Us has teamed up with pastry chef Anna Polyviou who has come aboard as a creative director a creation inspired by pastry chef Pierre Herme and "designed while Anna was working in France" Open Thu 8am- 7pm; Fri-Wed 8am-3pm from Saturday Cherrybrook Village Shopping Centre, 41-47 Shepherd Drive, Cherrybrook, thisisus.com.au Ele is a movable feast in the former Momofuku siteSydney's hallowed dining ground is now home to a "progressive experience" from talented chefs Karl Firla and Federico Zanellato. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox ShareLicense this articleMore: A new swing bridge in north Sydney’s Hornsby Shire was today opened by Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and Public Spaces Project-managed by Council and co-funded by the NSW Government the works at Pyes Creek Bushland at Cherrybrook included the design and construction of a low-profile single span swing bridge for pedestrians The project also delivered connected walking track upgrades with sandstone steps landscaping and environmental restoration works complimented with wayfinding and directional signage Mayor Ruddock said Council was delighted to partner with the NSW Government to provide the new bridge for the community which will reconnect access between Keighran Place “We are very excited to launch this valuable facility in our bushland at Pyes Creek We thank the NSW Government for its support in turning this project into a reality,” he said “We also appreciate the support from the Member for Hornsby the Hon Matt Kean MP for advocating for this grant “This new infrastructure will provide safe and easy access for residents It is a significant boost for the local area.” The NSW Government contributed $1 million to the ‘Pyes Creek Elevated Walkway’ project selected as part of the NSW Government’s $250 million NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program The purpose of the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program is to provide long-term value by funding new and/or improved high-quality public and open spaces ensuring a legacy well beyond the COVID-19 economic recovery period Mr Bali said the new swing bridge would be used by the local community for generations to come “This is a great example of what can be achieved for the community when levels of government work together on a shared goal,” he said Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au A midnight call has sealed the deal in a property sale that made one family a $1.136m profit in just eight years The double storey house at 11 Highgate Place, Cherrybrook sold for $2,206,000 through private treaty after passing in at auction a couple of weeks ago While the brick house had received plenty of interest during its campaign selling agent Jack Bi from Murdoch Lee Estate Agents Cherrybrook – Castle Hill was surprised to find just three registered bidders turn up on the day MORE: Rebel Wilson lists three-level pad with elevator Family hits boom jackpot with $1.5m profit in 18 months The double storey house received a lot of interest … and the property passed in at $1.95m despite strong buyer feedback that it was worth around $2.1m Mr Bi contacted the buyers who hadn’t turned up to the auction and found that rising interest rates and the upcoming election had caused some hesitancy He ended up in negotiation with an Australian living in Shanghai would often call or message just before midnight A buyer in Shanghai purchased it above reserve two weeks after the auction The owners hadn’t done any major renovations since they purchased eight years ago They made more than $1m profit in that time but Mr Bi was able to negotiate the price to meet the vendor’s reserve of $2.2m The final sales price ended up being $6,000 over “The vendor was very happy with the price,” Mr Bi said explaining that they had purchased the house in 2014 for $1,070,000 The $1.136m profit equated to capital gains of $142,000 a year for the family This was more than $140,000 capital gains per year The buyer has plans to live in the property with his family once lockdown restrictions in China have lifted The greatest appeal of the property was its proximity to sought after schools MORE: ‘Discerning buyers wanting more’ target townhouses Opening bid silence at auctions as uncertainty hits market Luxe Listings star sells two Point Piper units worth $30m Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Two men have been charged with murder after a three-year investigation into an alleged attack on an elderly married couple during a home invasion in Sydney’s north-west Emergency services were called to a home on Tallowwood Avenue following reports two men had forced entry Homicide squad detectives have arrested and charged two men over an alleged home invasion and the murder of an elderly man.Credit: NSW Police The couple were treated at the scene before being taken to Westmead Hospital Kalim sustained serious head injuries while his wife had head and hand injuries Officers from Ryde police area command started inquiries before detectives from the State Crime Command’s homicide squad took over the investigation under Strike Force McCleery Kalim Saliba who police allege was murdered and his wife the police announced a $1 million reward for information detectives arrested a 33-year-old man at a unit in Castle Hill in Sydney’s north-west and a 58-year-old man at Silverwater jail Both were charged with murder and specially aggravated break and enter as well as committing a serious indictable offence Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty said it had been nearly three years of meticulous work and that police would allege the two men acted in a joint criminal enterprise “The result of that home invasion [was] an 86-year-old The only way to describe their actions is a callous Doherty said police had built “a strong circumstantial case” against the two men who allegedly had distant family ties with Kalim and targeted him as he was a well-known businessman “We have had information from the public and community over the last three years which has been supportive .. that’s given us information not only about whose been involved but also the vehicle involved,” he said “[Kalim] was a businessman in the area and there was information and evidence to link the two men who have been charged that they knew the actual family and .. there [were] familial links to both the victims.” Doherty said the family had been supported and had been updated on the case’s development on Wednesday the family said they were “extremely thankful” to the police for their hard work and assistance over the past three years “We have full confidence in the investigation team and appreciate their support and hard work,” they said “This has understandably been a traumatic and emotional time for our family our family requests privacy at this time.” the 33-year-old at Parramatta Local Court and the older man at Hornsby Local Court Neither applied for bail and both had bail refused Both are next due to appear before Parramatta Local Court for committal on June 21 Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here Two men have been charged with murder after a three-year investigation into an alleged attack on an elderly married couple during a home invasion in Sydney\\u2019s north-west Officers from Ryde police area command started inquiries before detectives from the State Crime Command\\u2019s homicide squad took over the investigation under Strike Force McCleery detectives arrested a 33-year-old man at a unit in Castle Hill in Sydney\\u2019s north-west and a 58-year-old man at Silverwater jail \\u201CThe result of that home invasion [was] an 86-year-old Doherty said police had built \\u201Ca strong circumstantial case\\u201D against the two men who allegedly had distant family ties with Kalim and targeted him as he was a well-known businessman \\u201CWe have had information from the public and community over the last three years which has been supportive .. that\\u2019s given us information not only about whose been involved but also the vehicle involved,\\u201D he said \\u201C[Kalim] was a businessman in the area and there was information and evidence to link the two men who have been charged that they knew the actual family and .. there [were] familial links to both the victims.\\u201D Doherty said the family had been supported and had been updated on the case\\u2019s development on Wednesday the family said they were \\u201Cextremely thankful\\u201D to the police for their hard work and assistance over the past three years \\u201CWe have full confidence in the investigation team and appreciate their support and hard work,\\u201D they said \\u201CThis has understandably been a traumatic and emotional time for our family \\u201CWhile the court process is under way our family requests privacy at this time.\\u201D Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEDGAR, Wis. (WSAW) - With the warmer weather coming up this week, apple orchards have started up some of their spring season work. That includes Cherrybrook Orchard in Edgar “It’s typical for what we see every winter We have our highs and our lows and our cold weeks and our mild weeks,” Brooke Behling Even though it might feel a little warmer this week compared to previous weeks Cherrybrook Apple Orchard is still right on schedule with their pruning process “As long as we have that snow cover on the ground It’s just business as usual,” Behling said that could affect the pruning process a little then it can get trouble for the trees if they come out of dormancy early,” Behling said Behling said they have been planning for the next year they will be pruning all 2,800 of their trees That is when they will take branches off to maintain the health of the tree our apples trees will produce way too many apples unless you prune off some of those and give the tree and put the energy to make bigger apples,” Behling said and they are hoping to have yet another successful season of apple picking in the fall enjoy the outdoors and kind pick apples the old fashioned way,” Behling said This Cherrybrook home is located close to schools This grand residence may have a lucky number ‘8’ in its address but its next owner will be hoping the property’s position may also bring good fortune too The five-bedroom double storey residence at 8 Rothbury Place is set on 758 sqm within the Milford Grove East Estate in a prestigious pocket of Cherrybrook It is around a 10 minute walk to the suburb’s newly opened metro station Just how and when the area surrounding the station will be developed is yet to be fully determined the property offers a unique opportunity to live in luxury close to the train line while waiting a future outcome The home is located close to the new Cherrybrook train station “It is located within the Cherrybrook Priority Precinct and very close to the train station and all the benefits that come with that,” said agent Reuben Kee from The Avenue “The home is architect designed and opens up to a grand foyer with double vaulted ceilings and a beautiful staircase.” The property is also zoned for the sought after Cherrybrook Technology High School making it an attractive prospect for families The elegant 24-year-old home has a classic facade with period-styled stained glass windows double front doors and an ornate terracotta tiled roof line It is the first time it has been listed for sale The home opens up to a level grassy backyard is located just off the entry; while on the other side is a vast formal lounge area with a fireplace It adjoins the similarly styled dining room which features a small chandelier-like light fitting This is not the only space for entertaining on the lower ground with the floor plan including a family room plus an additional rumpus They all have easy access to the timber kitchen with gas cooktop A sunny conservatory meals area is located at the rear of the home It leads outside to the covered entertainment area overlooking the level grassy rear garden In total there are five bedrooms including the master retreat with walk in robe and ensuite with spa bath and double vanity Another corner spa is located in the family bathroom One of the bedrooms is so large it can be used as an additional rumpus “The bedrooms are bigger than the standard four-bedroom home and what you’d expect to find in Cherrybrook,” Mr Kee said “There is a family retreat upstairs which is amazing and about the size of two bedrooms put together.” also has a triple garage with internal access The price – $132.8 million – reflects a fully let yield of five per cent Singapore based Sim Lian – Metro Capital is believed to be the buyer On Tuesday, we reported Mirvac outlaid $70m on a low density housing block in Melbourne’s Clyde North A fortnight ago the group paid JW Land c$40m for an apartment site Also last month, in partnership with M&G Real Estate, the company spent $575m for a half share of the EY Centre In June, Mirvac sold Lendlease a portfolio of three east coast industrial investments for $161m On three hectares at 41-47 Shepherds Drive Cherrybrook Village was developed in 1989 and extended in 2004 It contains 9764 square metres of gross lettable area anchored by Woolworths and Martelli’s Fruit Market The Weighted Average Lease Expiry is four years (story continues below) Mirvac won approval but didn’t proceed with plans to extend Cherrybrook Village by a floor it undertook a renovation and significantly remixed the tenancy profile The deal to Sim Lian – Metro Capital reflects a 43pc premium to the June “Funds from the sale will be redeployed into our retail portfolio comprising carefully curated urban centres that benefit from catchments with high population growth and offer future development potential,” Mirvac head of Commercial Property Yesterday we reported Ganellen acquired Brisbane’s Kallangur Fair for $22.45m – a price reflecting a 5.9pc passing yield Last week Con Makris – South Australia’s richest man – sold Hallett Cove shopping centre for $71m – a 6.8pc return A fortnight ago, Yuhu Property Group is speculated to have offloaded Sydney’s Eastwood Mall for $155m McVay Real Estate’s Sam McVay and Stonebridge Property Group’s Carl Molony marketed Cherrybrook Village Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login The commuter car parks along the Metro North West Line will soon open as Transport Park&Ride The car parks will provide up to 18 hours of free parking each day All you have to do is complete a public transport trip by tapping on and tapping off using an accepted Opal card or credit/debit card linked with a Transport Connect account Passenger simulation testing underway on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport tunnelling kicks off   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 There’s something distinctly un-suburban about This Is Us a new bakery in the north-western Sydney suburb of Cherrybrook Tall glass walls are supported by black metal columns an abstract timber structure is suspended from the ceiling and the counter at the front is neatly stacked with a boutique range of pretty cakes and pastries This Is Us was born in 2020 as a sourdough company supplying sourdough muffins and crumpets to Harris Farm and other smaller retailers A bricks-and-mortar space has been the long-term aim since the brand’s inception – a recipe testing site as well as a space to celebrate Australian producers with carefully created thoughtfully prepared farm-to-table treats The design came from co-owners Sam Moussa and Jacky Sun who wanted to bring a boutique bakery to the area “It makes a difference to be in a space that feels great and the feedback we’re getting is proving that locals feel the same,” Moussa tells Broadsheet travel spots and more – curated by those who know Recycled timber forms the walls and outdoor seating organic aesthetic is a reflection of the This Is Us ethos: to celebrate what Australia naturally has to offer Alongside the bakery’s signature sourdough muffins and crumpets the menu features a wider range of savoury items all made from carefully sourced Australian ingredients With single-origin Australian flour as standard the This Is Us team is admirably discerning about the provenance of its ingredients It’s important to us to not only know but understand where our ingredients come from,” says Moussa The chicken and leek pie uses free-range chicken from a farm in New South Wales an award-winning family farm in Tullamore (central-west NSW) The savoury menu also includes a range of sandwiches including a loaded Reuben made with smoked Australian brisket The delicately designed sweets range includes a gluten-free passionfruit and lemon tart, and a fudgy chocolate cake: a French-inspired, intricately crafted tower of chocolate crema and whipped caramel chocolate. The cafe also serves specialty coffee from Marrickville’s Black Market Roasters as well as a range of teas and sticky chai 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 First Look: Berta’s Deli Knows “Everyone Loves a Sandwich” Three of the North West Rail Link’s four massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are now in the ground and tunnelling as work continues on Australia’s biggest public transport project The third tunnel boring machine started digging today at Cherrybrook got underway at Bella Vista late last week – joining the first machine which has already dug more than 700 metres Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian said it is now full steam ahead on the North West Rail Link which is set to open to customers in the first half of 2019. “This is another major milestone as we get on with the job of building the North West Rail Link which is the first stage of Sydney Rapid Transit the city’s brand new modern railway network,” she said. “The North West Rail Link is the first transport infrastructure project in Australian history to use four tunnel boring machines at once – that’s a great example of the sheer size of this world-scale infrastructure project.” The first two TBMs are digging 9 kilometres from Bella Vista to Cherrybrook and the second two will travel 6 kilometres from Cherrybrook to Epping delivering the twin 15 kilometre North West Rail Link tunnels. The four mega tunnelling machines are supporting 900 new jobs as part of the $1.15 billion tunnelling contract Ms Berejiklian said she was also pleased to release new designs for Cherrybrook Station which will be delivered as part of the $3.7 billion North West Rail Link operations contract signed in September. “Cherrybrook Station will include state-of-the-art platform screen doors a new bus interchange and 400 commuter car parking spaces,” she said. “The station’s landmark arching roof canopy design was inspired by the local Blue Gum High Forest in keeping with the local environment. “Rapid transit will transform the way of life for people in the North West and it’s fantastic that residents are able to see the features and designs of their local stations taking shape.” Third tunnel boring machine Isabelle arrives in the north west ABC News News HomeTrench collapse: Plumber dies at building site in Cherrybrook in Sydney's north-westShare Trench collapse: Plumber dies at building site in Cherrybrook in Sydney's north-westTopic:Workplace Accidents and Incidents Fire and Rescue NSW attend the scene at Cherrybrook where a man died after a trench collapsed. (ABC: Lucy Carter) Link copiedShareShare articleA plumber and father of two has been killed after falling into a collapsed trench at a building site in Sydney's north-west. Workers at the West Pennant Hills Sports Club desperately tried to dig the 47-year-old man out of the three-metre trench just after midday, but he died at the scene. Distraught colleagues were in tears at the worksite on Friday as Fire and Rescue workers tried to free the body. The ABC was told the man was the head of a family plumbing business and has two young daughters. The construction union said it was concerned safety standards are slipping at sites across the country, claiming workers are being rushed before Christmas. The CFMEU said four workers had died in New South Wales in the past fortnight. Police and Workcover are investigating the incident. 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) This Cherrybrook home recently sold for $1.828m through Louis Carr Real Estate It has been a busy start to the spring selling season in Cherrybrook with the family friendly suburb clocking up almost 20 sales in the past month Latest figure from CoreLogic RP Data shows another 14 properties sold in September with a high demand and shortage of listings Agent Greg Nicolson from Louis Carr Real Estate said around half those properties scheduled for auction are selling early many vendors are confident to sell under the hammer Among them 25 Tallowwood Ave which fetched more than $100,000 above its reserve price when it sold recently for $1.828m The original Mirvac built home attracted 13 registered bidders with 26 offers exchanged during a competitive auction “Location is what people loved about that one,” Mr Nicolson said “That sale created a lot of urgency for other buyers who then went and purchased straight away because they were quite shocked at the result as it was above expectations.” The Mirvac built home is in original condition The five bedroom home is set on a 832 sqm block and has an in-ground pool Only one of its three bathrooms had been renovated Mr Nicolson believes Cherrybrook property prices have increased five to seven per cent since the Federal Election it is the ‘fear of missing out’ that is pushing up recent results The suburb is popular due to schools and its newly opened Metro train station Topping sales for the month was 1 Torrens Place which sold for $2.03m to a family relocating from Melbourne This home in Torrens Place sold for $2.03m at the start of the month The home had been completely transformed from a single level home into a five bedroom double storey luxury residence prior to the renovations the home had sold for $1.32m in March 2016 It takes less than 25 minutes to drive from Bidwill to Cherrybrook on the M7 motorway But there’s a yawning gap between those two Sydney neighbourhoods on the most basic of indicators: lifespan Bidwill resident Joyce Davison has lost her husband and two adult children since 2016 In Bidwill’s local public health area the median age of death was 69 years between 2014 and 2018, analysis by the Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU) at Torrens University shows But up the road at Cherrybrook the figure was 88 years That 19-year longevity gap is emblematic of striking disparities in health and economic welfare across relatively small distances in Greater Sydney Virtually all Sydney suburbs with a median death age between 86 and 88 years – the highest band of longevity – were in wealthy areas to the city’s north and east three quarters of districts with the lowest longevity – those with a median death age of between 69 and 72 years – were in less wealthy parts of west and south-western Sydney The median age at death for the whole of Greater Sydney was 81 years between 2014 and 2018 (the median being the midpoint of all death ages in that period) said the “huge divide” across Sydney was driven by layers of socio-economic disadvantage which contribute to much poorer health outcomes in some neighbourhoods the statistics on median age of death hide as much as they reveal because they do not tell us about the life-long burden of poor health stress and disability which is endured by many,” he said Kittu Randhawa, chief executive officer of the Community Resource Network a peak body for social service organisations in western Sydney said it is “a shame on our city” to have a difference in lifespans of almost two decades between suburbs located so close together “With a divide like that you’d think we were talking about two different countries,” she said “It’s certainly not the Australia that everyone likes to brag about.” The heartbreak experienced by Joyce Davison during the past four years draws attention to the human cost of Sydney’s health divide He was admitted to Nepean Hospital “for something simple” by a local GP but never came home “He ended up catching golden staph in there,” Mrs Davison said Mr Davison died a few days after Christmas 2016 aged 68 But tragedy has struck the family twice more since “My son had always been a sickly child from the age of 12 months old,” she said Mrs Davison has been in and out of hospital herself since having her appendix removed last year But she is reluctant to use some local health services “Our people just don’t trust the hospital,” she said PHIDU’s figures show the number of potential years of life lost due to premature death in the Bidwill area was 85 per cent higher than the national norm between 2014 and 2018 only about 20 kilometres east of Bidwill’s has a different distinction; Sydney’s equal highest lifespans It was one of four neighbourhoods with a median age at death of 88 years along with Cromer-Narrabeen-Collaroy Ryde-Hunters Hill and Gordon-Killara-Pymble All those areas have an above-average concentration of residential aged care places which can affect local area comparisons of median death age But Professor Glover says other indicators of longevity tell a similar story of the stark regional differences in how long Sydneysiders live the likelihood of death before the age of 75 was 42 per cent below the national average between 2014 and 2018 In Gordon-Killara-Pymble that likelihood was almost 60 per cent lower than the average But in the Bidwell area the likelihood of death before age 75 in that period was 82 per cent higher than the average “It means a lot of people in that area are dying fairly young to get a rate that high,” Professor Glover said Cherrybrook resident Lesley de Gorter.Credit: Wolter Peeters Other parts of western Sydney also have unusually high rates of premature mortality The analysis shows that in Ashcroft-Busby-Millar the potential years of life lost due to death before the age of 75 was 72 per cent higher than the national average between 2014 and 2018 In Cherrybrook the potential years of life lost due to premature death was almost 50 per cent below the national norm in that period moved to Cherrybrook with her husband Henri and their family 20 years ago says the perks of living in Cherrybrook include a strong sense of community the proximity to the shops and public transport and the quiet leafy surrounds – although she would like to be closer to the beach “We are so far away from the ocean,” she said She’s studying to become a pilates instructor and hopes to turn her double garage into a pilates studio as a later-life side hustle Major variations in many other health indicators underpin the gulf in lifespans across Sydney The PHIDU’s analysis shows rates of cancer diabetes and obesity are all much higher in Bidwill than Cherrybrook More than 40 per cent of those in the Cherrybrook area took a free government bowel cancer screening test (offered to those aged over 50) in 2016 and 2017 compared with only 25 per cent in Bidwill’s area But the rate of positive tests among those that did participate in Bidwill (12.6 per cent) was almost double that in Cherrybrook’s (6.9 per cent) In Bidwill’s public health area nearly one in 10 residents aged between 16 and 64 was receiving the disability support pension in mid-2017 In Cherrybrook’s the share was about one in 60 director of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies at Sydney University said a complex blend of factors had created a “postcode lottery” when it comes to health outcomes including subsidies for private health insurance were stoking the variations in health outcomes between wealthy and disadvantaged neighbourhoods “We are seeing increasing differences and that’s costly to the whole of society,” Professor Broom said Striking economic differences reinforce Sydney’s divergent health statistics At the last census Bidwill’s median household income was $41,500 a year less than a third of what the typical household in Cherrybrook had at its disposal ($127,000) Bidwill has a much higher share of residents living in public housing than the state average and a relatively low rate of home ownership The district also has a high proportion of Indigenous residents Economists warn the coronavirus pandemic could worsen the existing inequalities of income and wealth which contribute to the health disparities Stories that will brighten your outlook, delivered weekly to your inbox. Sign up for our Greater Good newsletter here But there\\u2019s a yawning gap between those two Sydney neighbourhoods on the most basic of indicators: lifespan In Bidwill\\u2019s local public health area the median age of death was 69 years between 2014 and 2018 by the Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU) at Torrens University shows Virtually all Sydney suburbs with a median death age between 86 and 88 years \\u2013 the highest band of longevity \\u2013 were in wealthy areas to the city\\u2019s north and east three quarters of districts with the lowest longevity \\u2013 those with a median death age of between 69 and 72 years \\u2013 were in less wealthy parts of west and south-western Sydney said the \\u201Chuge divide\\u201D across Sydney was driven by layers of socio-economic disadvantage which contribute to much poorer health outcomes in some neighbourhoods stress and disability which is endured by many,\\u201D he said said it is \\u201Ca shame on our city\\u201D to have a difference in lifespans of almost two decades between suburbs located so close together \\u201CWith a divide like that you\\u2019d think we were talking about two different countries,\\u201D she said \\u201CIt\\u2019s certainly not the Australia that everyone likes to brag about.\\u201D The heartbreak experienced by Joyce Davison during the past four years draws attention to the human cost of Sydney\\u2019s health divide He was admitted to Nepean Hospital \\u201Cfor something simple\\u201D by a local GP but never came home \\u201CHe ended up catching golden staph in there,\\u201D Mrs Davison said \\u201CMy son had always been a sickly child from the age of 12 months old,\\u201D she said \\u201COur people just don\\u2019t trust the hospital,\\u201D she said PHIDU\\u2019s figures show the number of potential years of life lost due to premature death in the Bidwill area was 85 per cent higher than the national norm between 2014 and 2018 Cherrybrook\\u2019s local public health area only about 20 kilometres east of Bidwill\\u2019s has a different distinction; Sydney\\u2019s equal highest lifespans \\u201CIt means a lot of people in that area are dying fairly young to get a rate that high,\\u201D Professor Glover said leafy surrounds \\u2013 although she would like to be closer to the beach \\u201CWe are so far away from the ocean,\\u201D she said She\\u2019s studying to become a pilates instructor and hopes to turn her double garage into a pilates studio as a later-life side hustle The PHIDU\\u2019s analysis shows rates of cancer More than 40 per cent of those in the Cherrybrook area took a free government bowel cancer screening test (offered to those aged over 50) in 2016 and 2017 compared with only 25 per cent in Bidwill\\u2019s area But the rate of positive tests among those that did participate in Bidwill (12.6 per cent) was almost double that in Cherrybrook\\u2019s (6.9 per cent) In Bidwill\\u2019s public health area nearly one in 10 residents aged between 16 and 64 was receiving the disability support pension in mid-2017 In Cherrybrook\\u2019s the share was about one in 60 said a complex blend of factors had created a \\u201Cpostcode lottery\\u201D when it comes to health outcomes \\u201CWe are seeing increasing differences and that\\u2019s costly to the whole of society,\\u201D Professor Broom said Striking economic differences reinforce Sydney\\u2019s divergent health statistics At the last census Bidwill\\u2019s median household income was $41,500 a year Economists warn the coronavirus pandemic could of income and wealth which contribute to the health disparities Stories that will brighten your outlook, delivered weekly to your inbox. Sign up for our Greater Good newsletter here. 3 min readPublished 10 November 2018 12:14pm fun and practical.Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.SBSSBS Hindi News Eremeran Hills Study Centre in Sydney’s north says students from school attended study camp including a second worker at Hornsby hospital A Catholic Opus Dei study centre in Sydney’s north has been closed for cleaning, after the growing cluster of Covid-19 cases at the Tangara School for Girls was linked to an extracurricular religious study camp. Nineteen cases of the virus have so far been linked to the Tangara school in Cherrybrook in Sydney’s north-west. On Wednesday, the Eremeran Hills Study Centre confirmed that five high school students had attended a religious study camp, organised by the study centre, held in the town of Bargo, 100km south-west of the Sydney CBD. Read moreThe Eremeran website also announced that its main centre in Pennant Hills in Sydney would be closed for cleaning “We have been informed by NSW Health that individuals who have attended activities organised by Eremeran have tested positive to Covid-19”, the centre said on its website. “We can confirm that there was a recent retreat attended by five high school girls in year 10 and 11 organised by Eremeran. We are assisting NSW Health in their endeavours to ascertain whether this may have contributed to the outbreak.” The NSW chief health officer, Kerry Chant, said school camps were a high-risk environment for Covid-19 transmission, but it was too early to say how transmission had occurred in the school. “We know that camps … are a greater risk,” she said. “Singing and choirs and those sort of activities can transmit the infection either by droplet or aerosol generation through singing or chanting. “We know that a number of students attended. At the moment what is important is we are releasing the numbers. We do not want to identify particular students. “We are investigating the way transmission occurred in that school community … We are not at the moment imputing exactly the chains of transmission until we have the full pieces of the puzzle. “The source of the Tangara outbreak is still not known,” she said. Read moreNSW Health did not respond to questions regarding the nearby Redfield College in Dural, which is run by the same organisation as Tangara. On Wednesday, NSW Health announced an additional 18 cases of Covid-19, including a second healthcare worker at Hornsby Hospital, and a third person at the Our Lady of Mercy College in Parramatta. NSW Health said that the healthcare worker “did not work while infectious”. This comes after two Liverpool Hospital staff members tested positive on Tuesday. Chant said the new case at the Our Lady of Mercy College was not yet linked to a known outbreak, and the source of infection was currently unknown. The school has now been closed for 14 days. Students and staff were told to self-isolate, monitor for symptoms and get tested. Parramatta public school was also closed on Wednesday after a student tested positive to Covid-19. A restaurant in the town of Huskisson on the NSW south coast was also closed after two people, who were infectious with Covid-19, visited while on holiday from Sydney. Read moreThe two patrons were at the Wildginger restaurant on Saturday 8 August from 7.30pm to 10.30 pm People who were there at this time must self-isolate for 14 days and get tested for Covid-19 Health authorities also issued new warnings for the Rhodes Ikea on 8 August the Parramatta Westfield on 5 August between 4pm-5.30pm and 8 August between 12pm-1pm Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club from 5pm on 7 August to 1.30am on 8 August Castle Towers Shopping Centre on 7 August between 3.30pm-5pm Baby Bunting in Penrith on Saturday 8 August between 1.15pm-1.45pm People who attended these venues at those times are advised to isolate monitor and test for Covid-19 should any symptoms develop Chant and the NSW health minister Brad Hazzard said there was evidence of community transmission in south-western and western Sydney “We don’t want non-essential travel especially to our rural and regional areas,” Chant said “We are concerned we have local transmission particularly in the south-western and western Sydney areas.” “We have been in contact with the people affected and we are working closely with NSW Health to assist them in their contact tracing in order to contain the outbreak.” The NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian also announced on Wednesday that NSW residents returning from Victoria would be granted a “grace period” where they would not have to pay for their own hotel quarantine Berejiklian announced earlier last Wednesday that returning NSW residents would have to pay for their own quarantine and said she was considering making masks compulsory in indoor spaces like public transport or places of worship “If you’re in an environment where you can’t guarantee social distancing “I have done that when I’ve done my grocery shopping “If you are outdoors and exercising and there is nobody around But if you are doing grocery shopping and there are a lot of people around and you’re waiting in a queue you should definitely be wearing a mask.” Chris Minns has a clear idea of what he doesn’t want the Sydenham to Bankstown metro to look like: the Chatswood to Tallawong metro “The density on those lines didn’t come into place,” the premier lamented some of which had been done in consultation with North West Metro didn’t eventuate.” Buildings that were supposed to be 40 storeys were slashed to about 12 which opened in 2019 but is pictured under construction is surrounded by low-density detached housing.Credit: Internet Confirming he would proceed to convert the Bankstown line from heavy rail to metro Minns gave his strongest signal yet that under his leadership Sydney’s metro system will be as much a housing policy as it is a transport policy It will be one that dishes out higher density in return for financial contributions from developers This will likely take the form of taxing the increase in land value or “value capture” as it is usually called It has been a bit of a dirty term in Australia despite being the preferred funding mechanism for similar projects elsewhere Minns said on Tuesday he was not ready to release the details of his value capture plans “When you’ve got a massive explosion in the budget for an infrastructure project and we are looking at potential revenue measures that could see money coming into the project to sustain and justify the cost.” Premier Chris Minns and Transport Minister Jo Haylen board a new metro train that is undergoing testing on the main section of the City and Southwest line.Credit: Nick Moir A special infrastructure contribution to fund the Pyrmont station for Metro West – levied at $15,000 per unit for residential development in the defined area – is supposed to raise up to $280 million a value capture expert who has advised Transport for NSW on the topic acknowledges this does not always help generate funds to build the train line “They collect it when the homes are built,” he says is to replace stamp duty with land tax (something this government has baulked at) and capture the uplift is to apply the charge at the time of the rezoning so developers are literally paying for density such as the deal under which Macquarie Group is building the Martin Place metro station in return for the development rights above.) A map showing the Sydenham to Bankstown Urban Renewal Corridor Study Area.Credit: Department of Planning A lot of rezoning has already occurred along the south-west metro corridor in anticipation that the metro would be built In contrast to his previous comments about obstructionist mayors who say “no or hell no” to development the premier praised councils along the corridor willing and able to take increased density” But when push comes to shove, there will be community blowback – as there was when the Inner West Council circulated draft rezoning proposals for land near Marrickville and Dulwich Hill rail stations last year Many residents were never too crash hot about the metro to begin with: community group Save Marrickville formed in response to proposed rezoning around the station in 2017 The draft Sydenham to Bankstown Urban Renewal Corridor Strategy received 2800 submissions Asked on Tuesday whether the metro would mean turning Marrickville into Manhattan Minns repeated the Greater Cities Commission would set new housing targets with a clear directive to increase density near stations Given the government has effectively abolished the commission and folded it into the Planning Department Minns and his ministers whose seats are affected (including Transport Minister Jo Haylen) won’t be able to hide behind a separate agency when it comes to realising those targets There are plans to modestly increase density along the North West Metro finalised in December under the previous government expects up to 3200 new homes within 400 metres of the station It sounds like that won’t be nearly enough for Minns The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here. Chris Minns has a clear idea of what he doesn\\u2019t want the Sydenham to Bankstown metro to look like: the Chatswood to Tallawong metro. \\u201CThe density on those lines didn\\u2019t come into place,\\u201D the premier lamented. \\u201CAll of the projected towers, some of which had been done in consultation with North West Metro, didn\\u2019t eventuate.\\u201D Buildings that were supposed to be 40 storeys were slashed to about 12, he said. Confirming he would proceed to convert the Bankstown line from heavy rail to metro, Minns gave his strongest signal yet that under his leadership, Sydney\\u2019s metro system will be as much a housing policy as it is a transport policy. It will be one that dishes out higher density in return for financial contributions from developers. This will likely take the form of taxing the increase in land value, or \\u201Cvalue capture\\u201D as it is usually called. It has been a bit of a dirty term in Australia, despite being the preferred funding mechanism for similar projects elsewhere, including the profitable Hong Kong metro. Minns said on Tuesday he was not ready to release the details of his value capture plans, but \\u201CI\\u2019m not taking it off the table. \\u201CWhen you\\u2019ve got a massive explosion in the budget for an infrastructure project, you do need a rescue package in place, and we are looking at potential revenue measures that could see money coming into the project to sustain and justify the cost.\\u201D In fact, we already do this, but possibly not in the best way. A special infrastructure contribution to fund the Pyrmont station for Metro West \\u2013 levied at $15,000 per unit for residential development in the defined area \\u2013 is supposed to raise up to $280 million. Joe Langley, a value capture expert who has advised Transport for NSW on the topic, acknowledges this does not always help generate funds to build the train line. \\u201CThey collect it when the homes are built,\\u201D he says. \\u201CIt can take 25 years to realise.\\u201D A better way, says Langley, is to replace stamp duty with land tax (something this government has baulked at) and capture the uplift. The ideal way, he says, is to apply the charge at the time of the rezoning, so developers are literally paying for density. (There are other ways, too, such as the deal under which Macquarie Group is building the Martin Place metro station in return for the development rights above.) A lot of rezoning has already occurred along the south-west metro corridor, as Minns mentioned on Tuesday, in anticipation that the metro would be built. In contrast to his previous comments about obstructionist mayors who say \\u201Cno or hell no\\u201D to development, the premier praised councils along the corridor. They were \\u201Cready, willing and able to take increased density\\u201D, he said. But when push comes to shove, there will be community blowback \\u2013 as there was when the Inner West Council circulated rail stations last year. Many residents were never too crash hot about the metro to begin with: community group Save Marrickville, for instance, formed in response to proposed rezoning around the station in 2017. The draft Sydenham to Bankstown Urban Renewal Corridor Strategy received 2800 submissions. Asked on Tuesday whether the metro would mean turning Marrickville into Manhattan, Minns repeated the Greater Cities Commission would set new housing targets with a clear directive to increase density near stations. Given the government has effectively abolished the commission and folded it into the Planning Department, Minns and his ministers whose seats are affected (including Transport Minister Jo Haylen) won\\u2019t be able to hide behind a separate agency when it comes to realising those targets. There are plans to modestly increase density along the North West Metro, too. The Cherrybrook strategy, finalised in December under the previous government, expects up to 3200 new homes within 400 metres of the station, in buildings of no more than five storeys. It sounds like that won\\u2019t be nearly enough for Minns. The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . The sons of a grandfather who was bashed to death during a terrifying home invasion have broken down as police announced a $1million reward for anyone who can solve the case.  Orchard owner Kalim Saliba, 86, suffered serious head injuries and died in hospital after being attacked by two burglars who broke into his home in Cherrybrook in Sydney's north-west on April 29, 2020 and demanded money. He had bravely tried to defend his 83-year-old wife of 60 years, who was also seriously injured in the attack, from the masked armed men. 'I don't think you can ever get over anything like that - we never thought we could lose our Dad the way we did,' his son Raymond said on Monday. 'I don't wish upon anyone what we have been through. More than anything they [those responsible] need to be caught and taken off the street because no-one is safe while they are out there. 'If they could do that to my Dad and my Mum, they could do it to anyone.' Police moments before revealed the six-figure reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the 86-year-old's death.  Raymond Saliba appeared at a NSW Police press conference alongside his brothers Joseph and John, who held back tears, to make the renewed plea for help bringing his father's killer to justice.       A year ago, Strike Force McCleery detectives released CCTV of a grey Audi TT RS seen travelling near the Saliba's home before and immediately after the attack. Homicide Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty said the luxury, high-performance car would have been noticeable to residents and others in the Cherrybrook area late at night.  Mr Saliba owned the family-run Saliba Fruits apple orchard in the Blue Mountains town of Bilpin.  Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... 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Relatives of murdered grandpa break down as $1million reward revealedCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} Renee and Marvin Wijeratne bought land in Cairns the same year Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns Followed categories will be added to My News Renee and Marvin Wijeratne bought land at Bentley Park’s new Cherrybrook housing estate the same year and started building their first home in May They chose to invest in Cairns’ south because of its affordability “We moved into our home at the beginning of October We were looking for a practical modern home with an open plan living,” Mrs Wijeratne said “Our build cost less than $240,000 and that included our extras Compared to capital cities you’re more likely going to be able to afford a much nicer home in Cairns.” The pair just scraped in with the state government’s $20,000 first homeowner’s grant “The grant is definitely a huge advantage,” Mrs Wijeratne said “I believe the biggest pressures for first home buyers is obtaining your deposit to buy a property that you can realistically afford “With the rental market increasing in Cairns it’s harder for those who are renting to contribute to rent and also save for a deposit “I think if you can change up your lifestyle to achieve more savings “We’ve received so many emails from other first home buyers with questions about building and we are happy to help them,” Mrs Wijeratne said Retiring Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has blasted the ALP’s efforts to liken a Far North political hopeful to Donald Trump during the federal election campaign Far North leaders have cast their eyes’ ahead following Labor’s big win in Leichhardt with Matt Smith to be called on to deliver hundreds of millions in funding to kickstart the region’s crippled economy