Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus On the suburban high street outside this family-owned restaurant locals wandering around and a train pulling into the sleepy station this western Sydney gem is lively with diners gathered around tables so laden with sharing dishes hummus and labneh are swirled over plates and glistening with olive oil The mixed-plate main is piled high with tawouk chicken kebabs plus the classic accompaniment of zingy hot-pink pickled turnips note the lack of two-tops: tables are set for four ready to be pushed together to accommodate a crowd Dine in for the best experience – but know you can take away if you need Website: jasmin1chesterhill.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 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” A plan to upgrade Chester Hill Station is moving full steam ahead after approval was secured and contract signed Delivered through the NSW Government’s $800.7 million Safe Accessible Transport program the upgrades are set to make the local station more inclusive and easier to use for people with disabilities The transformation of the station will see the installation of a new lift stairs and concourse for improved connections between Chester Hill Road and the station platform Continuous canopy coverage will be provided from the station entry to both platform Boarding Assistance Zones There will also be an accessible parking space additional bike parking and upgrades to the existing bus stops along Chester Hill Road The NSW Government said a new family accessible toilet platform regrading and tactile indicators will also serve to integrate with safety improvements Member for Auburn Lynda Voltz welcomed the approval saying the upgrades are much needed for the local community “I am thrilled that Chester Hill Station will be upgraded the community has been advocating for these improvements for a long time and our government is going to deliver this much needed project,” she said “It has been a long and exacting process to get us to this point but we have to be sure we are delivering exactly what the community wants and needs “We have a very diverse community with many young families and carers with prams women and girls to whom this station upgrade is going to mean a world of difference.” The planning approval comes after community consultation which saw residents call for increased accessible kiss-and-ride parking spaces incorporation of heritage elements and revised metered parking Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards Islamophobic graffiti has been found in a multicultural suburb in the west of the Australian city of Sydney with the police launching an investigation into the incident Police received reports on Sunday morning of offensive graffiti spray-painted on a bridge underpass near a busy shopping area that includes numerous halal restaurants and grocers in the western Sydney suburb of Chester Hill The pejorative words and slogans were in denunciation of Islam and had been painted onto both sides of the underpass and scrawled on a nearby advertising billboard Chester Hill has one of the largest Muslim populations in the state with nearly 40% of residents identifying as Muslim NSW police said if someone was arrested they would “likely” be charged with a hate crime due to the offensive graffiti NSW Premier Chris Minns was quick to hit out at the religious vilification and said the Chester Hill action was designed to sow discord in the community Minns described the vandalism as “abhorrent” and said the people responsible would face the “full force of the law.” “Vandalism like this that is aimed at particular religions is designed to incite hatred and is completely abhorrent,” he said “This racism and Islamophobia is disgusting and corrosive to the very fabric of the successful multicultural state that we have here in NSW Division and conflict from around the world cannot be allowed to be imported onto the streets of Sydney.” Federal Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke similarly condemned the graffiti as an act of “hatred” and “bigotry.” Islamophobia has no place in Australia,” the minister said a fellow federal minister and the local MP for Blaxland called the vandalism a “gutless attack on our community.” “People in my community are hurting because of the conflict in the Middle East There is no place in Australia for Islamophobia.” A spokesperson for the Australian National Imams Council called for “immediate and decisive action” from federal and state governments to address what it described as a “surge” in Islamophobic incidents “This rise in hate crimes and discriminatory behavior highlights a critical failure to address systemic Islamophobia effectively,” the council said “Governments at all levels must recognize this escalating crisis and implement robust measures to combat it … to ensure the safety and well-being of all communities in Australia.” The organization called on governments to strengthen anti-racism policies and police to “prioritize hate crime investigations.” the president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies said the NSW Jewish community “unreservedly condemns the anti-Islam graffiti.” and would have understandably caused distress to the Islamic community A bigoted attack on any group of Australians is an attack on all of us,” Ossip said the secretary of the Lebanese Muslim Association called for Australian politicians to support the Muslim community “Sadly many in our community have seen and felt the ugly racist elements in Australia This has been a recurring theme our community has experienced for well over 20 years,” Kheir said Press TV’s website can also be accessed at the following alternate addresses: www.presstv.co.uk Click the "share" button in the bottom bar Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time NSW Police have confirmed they are investigating Islamophobic graffiti spray-painted in a western Sydney suburb in an incident Premier Chris Minns labelled “completely abhorrent” Police received reports on Sunday morning of offensive graffiti spray-painted on a bridge underpass in the western Sydney suburb of Chester Hill Islamophobic graffiti spray-painted in the western Sydney suburb of Chester Hill The words “f--- Islam” were spray-painted on both sides of the underpass while the words “cancel Islam” were also scrawled on a nearby advertising billboard The spray-painted slogans follow a wave of high-profile incidents of alleged racially motivated graffiti in Sydney spurred by 14 months of deadly conflict in the Middle East involving Israel Last week police promised to increase patrols after a second incident of antisemitic graffiti in the upmarket suburb of Woollahra in Sydney’s eastern suburbs in only a matter of weeks Vandals sprayed anti-Israel messages on two homes and a footpath “Death 2 Israiel” and “Kill Israiel” were painted in a quiet street in the suburb while a car at the scene was also set alight It came just weeks after cars were damaged and anti-Israel slogans were sprayed on the doors of Matt Moran’s nearby Chiswick restaurant last month Two men are in custody facing charges over that incident the President of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies calling the graffiti “hateful” and “deeply offensive” Ossip said he had been in contact with the Australian National Imams Council on Sunday to directly “express our condemnation” of the incident The premier has been quick to hit out at incidents of alleged religious vilification and on Sunday said the Chester Hill action was designed to sow discord in the community at a time of heightened tensions “Vandalism like this that is aimed at particular religions is designed to incite hated and is completely abhorrent,” he said Federal Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke similarly condemned the graffiti as “hatred” and “bigotry” Islamophobia has no place in Australia,” he said the Secretary of the Lebanese Muslim Association called for politicians to support the Muslim community Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter in an incident Premier Chris Minns labelled \\u201Ccompletely abhorrent\\u201D The words \\u201Cf--- Islam\\u201D were spray-painted on both sides of the underpass while the words \\u201Ccancel Islam\\u201D were also scrawled on a nearby advertising billboard Last week police promised to increase patrols after a second incident of antisemitic graffiti in the upmarket suburb of Woollahra in Sydney\\u2019s eastern suburbs in only a matter of weeks \\u201CDeath 2 Israiel\\u201D and \\u201CKill Israiel\\u201D were painted in a quiet street in the suburb and anti-Israel slogans were sprayed on the doors of Matt Moran\\u2019s nearby Chiswick restaurant last month calling the graffiti \\u201Chateful\\u201D and \\u201Cdeeply offensive\\u201D Ossip said he had been in contact with the Australian National Imams Council on Sunday to directly \\u201Cexpress our condemnation\\u201D of the incident \\u201CVandalism like this that is aimed at particular religions is designed to incite hated and is completely abhorrent,\\u201D he said \\u201CThis racism and Islamophobia is disgusting and corrosive to the very fabric of the successful multicultural state that we have here in NSW Division and conflict from around the world cannot be allowed to be imported onto the streets of Sydney.\\u201D Federal Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke similarly condemned the graffiti as \\u201Chatred\\u201D and \\u201Cbigotry\\u201D \\u201CLike other forms of dehumanising abuse Islamophobia has no place in Australia,\\u201D he said \\u201CSadly many in our community have seen and felt the ugly racist elements in Australia This has been a recurring theme our community has experienced for well over 20 years,\\u201D Kheir said Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. 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View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders This is probably not the page you’re looking for 2025 at the Ostrander Care Center in Ostrander Iowa to Herman and Margaret (Johnson) Haayer He attended and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1954 and was united in marriage to Carolyn Blome in February of 1961 in Lakota He also worked at the Chester Post Office for 16 years playing cards and coffee time with family and friends and chocolate shakes  Carl was a very caring and giving person  He always waved at everyone he passed on the country roads and would start a conversation immediately with anyone.  Carl was also known for his quirky sense of humor and was able to get a laugh out of just about everyone To know him was to know his love of singing "good morning to me" to get everyone up and awake....sometimes at the wrong time  Carl was a member of the neighborhood card club and served as a trustee at the Chester United Methodist Church He is survived by his daughters Carmen (Kevin) Larsen of Elma grandchildren Bryan Waker and Kaylee Waker and great-grandchildren Kayana Barrineau He is also survived by one brother Marion (Barbara) Haayer of Mankato Ronald and Bruce and in-laws Harry and Vera Blome In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the Chester United Methodist Church or Chester Hill Cemetery.  The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at the Ostrander Care Center Condolences may be left at www.HindtFuneralhomes.com Real estate group Dexus has begun construction of an industrial estate in Chester Hill one of three new estates it is developing in the booming growth corridor of Western Sydney the company announced that it turned the first sod on 149 Orchard Road in Chester Hill Dexus is also building an estate at Moorebank (Velociti) with plans for a further development at Marsden Park (Vertex) which has an expected start date of construction in the third quarter of 2024 together with the recently completed Circuit.7 in Glendenning will deliver industrial space across around 117,000 square metres of gross lettable area at a construction value of around $460 million One of Australia’s most industrial markets Western Sydney is expected to be turbocharged by the 11,200-hectare Western Sydney Aerotropolis due to be opened in 2026 The area has strong population growth and will receive a significant boost in housing investment over the coming decades Chris Mackenzie (pictured above) was appointed executive general manager for industrial at Dexus with end-to-end responsibility for the platform’s industrial assets Mackenzie said there is continued “strong demand” for high quality industrial product in Western Sydney as customers seek “modern efficient industrial space in desirable locations.” He also said Dexus’ Western Sydney investments will provide customers with facilities that have flexible designs to meet their specific needs “To support customers’ sustainability journey the designs will include our battery infrastructure initiative aimed at helping customers meet their energy efficiency and carbon emission targets,” Mackenzie said the projected population growth of 7% in Western Sydney over the next five years will support demand for an additional 13.8 million square metres of industrial space across the country New Colliers research predicts that as demand for industrial space in Western Sydney outstrips available supply investment interest in new warehouses and logistics facilities will increase “There is 2.5 million to 3 million square metres of active tenant demand across east coast submarkets and as of mid-March 46% of supply for 2024 has already been committed,” the company said Information about working in or operating early childhood education services including outside school hours care information for parents including how to choose a service and supporting your child for their transition to school Skills NSW helps post high school students find courses in vocational training across a wide variety of industries and course providers The NSW Department of Education is committed to employing the best and brightest teachers who can teach and make a difference in NSW public schools NSW Department of Education's information on curriculum taught in NSW schools Aboriginal education and communities & personalised support Chester Hill North Public School is changing the community When Amanda Adams took over as principal at Chester Hill North Public School 18 months ago she quickly realised what her new school needed it was time to “open the gates” again to the community Chester Hill North started a Community Hub which offers a huge range of classes for parents extended family and even members of the wider community Alondra Colantonio is from Community Hubs Australia the non-profit group which runs the program “It’s about bringing the whole community together - teachers neighbours - because we all have an impact on kids and their development,” she said The organisation connects the school with outside agencies Chester Hill North runs classes in parenting coffee and chat groups - even Zumba lessons for those after something active Faten Fayad is the parent of a Year 2 student and started coming to the hub as soon as it opened “I feel like this is my second home now and when I do go home I can’t stop talking to my kids about what I’ve been doing,” she said “I really believe having this hub has actually changed the community “I’ve seen new parents come who didn’t know anyone but now I have so many friends in the other parents.” Even parent attendance at the school’s athletics carnival has increased with many of the hub mums and dads turning up this year in the colours of their children’s house And the P and C is growing in numbers by the week Marwa Habib has two children at the school “Seeing other parents from different cultures all getting to know each other in the one place is actually really good for you emotionally,” she said The instructors keep an eye out for the families who attend and identify any extra help they might require They then connect them to agencies that can help with financial “It’s very fulfilling this role because I love to make a difference to people,” Ms Colantonio said “As a migrant myself and someone who’s raised two boys I feel like it’s a great way to give back as a citizen.” It’s still early days for the community hub at Chester Hill North Public School “It’s amazing to see everyone working together and I can’t wait to see where we are next year,” she said “We want to make sure our parents feel valued in our school because we value them.” We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education A 55 year-old Manly apartment in “near-original condition” has sold for a jaw-dropping $5.5m Inside the Darley Rd apartment that has barely been altered since being built in 1968 was what appeared to be chipped wooden window furnishings wooden benchtops and outdated bright wallpaper The Agency’s property partner Jake Rowe said the older interior however was what drew buyers attention “It was in original condition so that’s quite attractive to a lot of buyers so they can renovate and put their own style on it,” he said MORE: Inside the gold medal homes of our Olympic champions Inside the Manly apartment that has not been updated since the late 60s Images from the listing show the original condition with paisley wall paper and wooden details The stunning vistas over the ocean and North Coast to the harbour and North Sydney skyline and a large wraparound balcony was however the biggest ticket item two were actively fighting it out to secure unit number 12 on the sixth level of the ‘Ting Hao’ building Selling significantly higher than other three-bedroom units in the building at 104 Darly Rd the owners were “over the moon,” according to Mr Rowe we’ve sold other apartments in the building and most three-bedders sell in the low $4m range,” he said MORE: Real estate guru shoots down huge property myth Mr Rowe said there were a lot more apartments coming to market than houses in Manly “We are finding you really have to price it appropriately some agents are really over pricing and then are selling way under the guide,” he said The property was among a range of standout sales last week an auction fetched 19 registered bidders for a single-level run of the mill home Ray White Bankstown agent Jordon Le Breux said the result was unexpected “We knew that property in that spot would get good interest we didn’t think that high in terms of price and the owners certainly didn’t expect it,” he said “You’d think for $1.7m it would be a two story home.” the property was ideal for both young families and investors who were looking to move into a turn-key home the option to rent out the second dwelling appealing to buyers MORE: Troubled OnlyFans star’s $12m family mansion for sale The Chester Hill home may look ordinary from the front I didn’t get any negative feedback nothing needed work it had everything going for it,” Mr Le Breux said Mr Le Breux said Chester Hill is “booming.” “Chester Hill is getting a lot of traction every time someone calls me to sell in Chester Hill they have all been above reserve and above expectations but it does come down to how close they are to the train station.” a Kellyville auction went “crazy,” with a four-bedroom home selling for $2.29m MORE: Inside Mark Wahlberg’s $100m Sydney mansion The pre-auction feedback for the home was around $1.9m-$2m according to Ray White Castle Hill’s Kael Sharp “We weren’t really expecting it to get to that,” Mr Sharp said “There hasn’t been many sales of a similar property in the last few months.” Kellyville’s median house price is $1.91m according to PropTrack MORE: Ronaldo’s mansion to be ‘most expensive ever’ 3 Sally Place in Kellyville sold for $2.29m Kellyville has been a strong sellers market and now its more balanced as supply has increase slightly we’ve had some new builds and investors putting their properties on the market A lot of people are wanting to sell now before looking to buy in Spring when we tend to see an increase in stock,” he added The home sold to a young family upsizing from Girraween A one bedroom apartment in Crows Nest has sold for $720,000 The unit at 4/65 Holtermann St result surprised all after the home had a price guide of $595,000 The Crows Nest one bedder sold for a whopping $720,000 Auctioneer Edward Riley said there was a lot of interest in Crows Nest as new infrastructure was changing the dynamic of the neighbourhood “With the opening of the new Metro station imminent a lot of smart money is flowing into Crows Nest The once struggling retail strip of Willoughby Road is now going through somewhat of a renaissance too,” Mr Riley said one bathroom and one garage space had four active bidders after five had registered at its auction The home was marketed by Victoria Liu at Richardson & Wrench North Sydney MORE: Aussie snow homes up for sale at bargain prices Inside Buddy and Jesinta Franklin’s Gold Coast mansion 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 (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Bulldogs TV visited the Chester Hill Hornets JRLC to catch up with the kids from the under 8s Judiciary Update: Preston to Dispute Round 9 Charge Senior Pathways Wrap Round 9: Flegg Wallop Roosters NRL Match Highlights: Bulldogs vs Titans - Round 9 Five years ago, 32.5 per cent of houses within 20 kilometres of the Sydney CBD were affordable, but the proportion is now only 11.1 per cent. In Melbourne, the figure has fallen from 61 per cent to 24.4 per cent over the same period. Affordable options also plunged in Brisbane (from 51.7 per cent to 27.6 per cent) and Hobart (from 43.8 per cent to 18.9 per cent), the PRD Affordable and Liveable Property Guide, released on Thursday, found. The research defined affordable suburbs as suburbs within 20 kilometres of the CBD where the typical house is cheaper than the median house price within five kilometres of the CBD. For Hobart, the 20-kilometre radius was reduced to 10 kilometres. PRD Real Estate chief economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo expected the number of options to be low because house prices have risen over the past five years. “But I didn’t expect it to be that low,” she said. “It just really highlights how undersupplied we are when it comes to houses – and the move to units, it’s pretty much inevitable.” Her research highlights suburbs considered both affordable and liveable – they must be within five kilometres of a school, hospital, shopping centre and green space. Australia’s housing market: Latest property trends. Will prices drop? And how to find the best suburb Ever thought about writing a letter to someone whose house you want to buy – and does it work? How the boom and bust of the mining industry affects the housing market in nearby regional towns The basic measure of liveability does not include restaurants or entertainment, and therefore highlights neighbourhoods which buyers will see still have scope for rejuvenation. Other criteria include rental yields at least as high as the inner city, and rental vacancy rates on par or lower, plus a high estimated value of future infrastructure projects and new homes under construction, and unemployment rates on par or lower than the state average. In Sydney, the winners were in the city’s west, including Chester Hill, Granville and Villawood. In Melbourne, the top picks were in the west and north: Albanvale, Ardeer and Lalor. In Brisbane, Strathpine, Griffin and Alexandra Hills stood out, while in Hobart the top picks were Glenorchy, Risdon Vale and Rokeby. Areas that made the list are normally one to two suburbs away from a better-known suburb, Mardiasmo said. “It’s human nature for you to want to go to places that everyone knows about, but when you go to the suburb behind or the suburb next to it that many people don’t know about, it does give you a bit more of an edge in accessing that market,” she said. “When first home buyers come to me and say where can I look? I say, if you see that all of your friends are buying in this particular suburb, just try the suburb behind it.” She said that often neighbourhoods featuring in the annual report drop out within a few years because word of mouth spreads and house prices start to rise until they are no longer considered affordable. Mardiasmo said a higher percentage of units were considered affordable than houses, offering options to buyers. They were traditionally thought of as a stepping stone on the way to a large house with a backyard, but that could change. “Maybe now a unit, it’s going to be people’s forever homes,” she said. “Instead of backyard barbecues we’re going to have rooftop barbecues.” In Sydney, First National Real Estate Chester Hill sales manager Allen Abed said Chester Hill offered more affordable properties than nearby Auburn, Lidcombe, Bankstown or Greenacre. Buyers could find a house in the $1.1 million to $1.3 million range, whereas they may expect to pay $1.5 million in better-known areas. He said the blocks of land were well sized and transport was convenient to the city or western Sydney hubs. He has been fielding out-of-area buyers coming from western Sydney neighbourhoods they can no longer afford. But with few homes for sale, prices have been rising, he added. “People are scared to sell, because if I sold today, what am I going to buy? Where am I going to go?” In Melbourne, Albanvale has been attracting buyers thanks to its well-regarded primary schools, parks and shopping centres, YPA St Albans director Gioan Pham said. Pham said most of the buyers there were first home buyers who had grown up in the area. A budget of at least $550,000 would secure a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house, and from $600,000, buyers could find a home with an extra bathroom and more likely to have been renovated, he said. For a similar home in larger St Albans, which has train stations, entry level homes would start from $600,000 to $650,000, he said. But there was little stock for sale in Albanvale. “It’s not as big, and it’s popular, so anything that comes up gets a bit of attention and gets snapped up pretty quickly.” The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Police say the dead woman has not yet been identified. (ABC News) Link copiedShareShare articleA woman has been found dead on a footpath in Sydney's west after the car she was in crashed early on Saturday morning. Police said the woman, believed to be in her mid 30s, was found after the car she was in lost control, hitting a concrete traffic island and a power pole on Waldron Road in Chester Hill. Officers said they believed she was sitting in the back left-hand seat that took most of the impact. Three other people who were in the car took her body to the side of the road after the crash before running away. Detective Chief Inspector Phillip Brooks said police believe speed was a factor in the crash. "It's a clear lack of personal responsibility which is costing lives on NSW roads." Chief Inspector Brooks said the car was loaded with a large amount of house paint and other tools that ended up strewn across Waldron Road. Police are searching for three men who fled the scene after the crash in Chester Hill. (ABC News) "It's quite obvious that a significant amount of paint was left on the roadway after this crash and potentially these people are involved in the painting trade," he said. "Tradesmen themselves potentially may know who these people are based on the description of this vehicle in the media today." He said no-one was found at the address of the registered owner of the car, a Holden Commodore station wagon, and he has appealed for them to come forward. "The driver knows who they are and they are compelled to attend the nearest police station and present themselves to police," he said. Bankstown Local Area Command and police from the Crash Investigation Unit are looking into the incident. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Link copiedShareShare articleCCTV footage has been released of a man police want to speak to about a crash in Sydney's west in which a woman died and her body found by emergency services on the footpath nearby The woman was found on Waldron Road at Chester Hill after the car she was in lost control, hit a concrete traffic island and a power pole. Police are appealing for public help to identify the woman who died in the crash. (Supplied: NSW Police) New South Wales Police allege three men who were also in the car were seen fleeing the scene. They have made a public appeal to help identify the woman, who is described as about 25 to 35 years old, of Asian appearance with long brown hair and of a medium build. "For these three young males to be involved in this crash, to pull this young woman out of the car and then leave her to die by the side of the road is certainly a very significant factor in this very sad and tragic event," he said. The car was loaded with a large amount of house paint and other tools that ended up strewn across Waldron Road. Police said they believed tradesmen might know the identity and whereabouts of the three men who appeared to have been in the painting trade. No-one was found at the address of the registered owner of the car, a Holden Commodore station wagon. Police from the Crash Investigation Unit are looking into the incident. Paint and tools were strewn across the road after the crash. (ABC News) We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A Hells Angel bikie associate has remarkably survived a hit on his life after he was ambushed in the driveway of his Sydney home. Radwan Zraika, a man with a long and colourful history, was pulling up his car at his home in Chester Hill in the south-western suburbs on Wednesday night. The gunman jumped out of a car, possibly a blue Holden Commodore, and fired a number of shots at Mr Zraika through the window. The 39-year-old was struck by either bullets or shrapnel above his ear and on his hand. Radwan Zraika, the first victim of three western Sydney shootings in March, being escorted to an ambulance. Credit: TNV Despite the gunshot wounds, he made it into his home, where a 16-year-old relative was, and paramedics were called. He was taken to Liverpool Hospital, where he remained under tight security on Thursday and was expected to undergo surgery for injuries to his hand. Bankstown Local Area Command Detective Chief Inspector Glen Fitzgerald said Mr Zraika's condition was somewhat miraculous. "However I will state there [are] no heroics involved here," he said. Radwan Zraika, top, after being shot in the head and hand outside his home in Chester Hill. Credit: TNV "The shooting is targeted and police are currently still investigating various links and inquiries." Police at the scene of a shooting in Chester Hill on Wednesday.Credit: Seven News Police believe Mr Zraika was associated with the Hells Angels OMCG, which last year set up a chapter in Punchbowl. The club was given the green light to move into the south-west territory after permission from a well-known crime family in the area. But sources say that relationship has since soured, leading to tension between the two groups. Mr Zraika also had a history with notorious Supermax inmate and Brothers for Life gang founder Bassam Hamzy. In the early 2000s, he was charged with conspiring to murder a potential Crown witness at the behest of notorious Supermax inmate and crime figure Bassam Hamzy. The target was the brother of a man who was with Hamzy on the night he shot and killed Kris Toumazis near the Mr Goodbar nightclub on Oxford Street in 1998. Hamzy, who went on to start the Brothers for Life gang, wanted Khaled Hammoud dead as he believed he was giving police information about that night. It was the Crown case that Hamzy arranged for Mr Zraika to find Mr Hammoud so a third party could kill him. While Hamzy was convicted of conspiring to murder, Mr Zraika was found not guilty at trial. Detectives returned to the scene on Priam Street on Thursday to doorknock surrounding homes and search for any CCTV of the incident or the getaway car. It is understood police are examining the hard drive from a CCTV system on Mr Zraika's home. As he was being loaded into an ambulance, a woman yelled out to him, asking if he was all right. "Yeah, I'm all right," he said, raising his hand. "I love you. You take care," the woman responded. Police said anyone with information about the shooting should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Bankstown Local Area Command Detective Chief Inspector Glen Fitzgerald said Mr Zraika's condition was somewhat miraculous. \\\"However I will state there [are] no heroics involved here,\\\" he said. \\\"The shooting is targeted and police are currently still investigating various links and inquiries.\\\" It is understood police are examining the hard drive from a CCTV system on Mr Zraika's home. \\\"Yeah, I'm all right,\\\" he said, raising his hand. \\\"I love you. You take care,\\\" the woman responded. Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe Sydney-based private investors have traded a 3.8-hectare industrial site at 149 Orchard Road in Chester Hill in Sydney's west for $21 million on a net yield of 6.66 per cent There are 15,577 square metres of buildings on the site leased to film and plastics manufacturer Integrated Packaging at a net annual rent income of $1.4 million SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Read MoreSalesLatest In PropertyFetching latest articles setting a new national record low yield benchmark of 3.78 per cent for neighbourhood malls whose projects include the $2 billion Shepherds Bay development at Ryde with 3000 apartments and the $500 million Majors Bay development at Mortlake in the inner west with 500 apartments Mr Nassif was recently named 2017 property person of the year by Urban Taskforce Australia The acquisition of Chester Square provides a platform for Holdmark to undertake a large mixed-use project with current zoning allowing for the development of 41,000 square metres of retail and apartments on the 1.7 hectare site which is just 200 metres from the Chester Hill train station Currently the 1 Leicester Street site is home to a fully occupied 8270-square-metre mall anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket two mini-majors and 28 specialty tenancies Any redevelopment above the car park would require approval from Woolworths The sale of Chester Square was negotiated by James Wilson and Harry Bui from Colliers International who said they were bound by confidentiality agreements and could not identify the vendor or buyer Company searches by The Australian Financial Review revealed the buyer to be a newly created corporate entity associated with the Nassif family The sales campaign for Chester Square generated over 200 inquiries from domestic and offshore investors with six parties offering below a 4.25 per cent return “A local private investor provided more attractive terms to overcome a strong mix of competing domestic and offshore investors,” Mr Wilson said and extremely competitive nature of the Chester Square Shopping Centre campaign highlights the market depth for prime freehold Sydney metropolitan retail opportunities,” he added “The result was 192 basis points sharper than the most recent Sydney metropolitan freehold neighbourhood shopping centre transaction being Chipping Norton Market Plaza that sold for $30.5 million in July this year.” Sydney commercial real estate Melbourne commercial real estate Brisbane commercial real estate Adelaide commercial real estate Perth commercial real estate Canberra commercial real estate Darwin commercial real estate Hobart commercial real estate NSW properties for sale VIC properties for sale QLD properties for sale SA properties for sale WA properties for sale ACT properties for sale NT properties for sale TAS properties for sale NSW properties for lease VIC properties for lease QLD properties for lease SA properties for lease WA properties for lease ACT properties for lease NT properties for lease TAS properties for lease Rural & Farming for sale in NSW Rural & Farming for sale in VIC Rural & Farming for sale in QLD Rural & Farming for sale in SA Rural & Farming for sale in WA Rural & Farming for sale in NT Rural & Farming for sale in TAS Rural & Farming for sale in ACT Sydney Toowoomba City Surry Hills Melbourne Dandenong Brisbane Morton Vale Noosaville