The Canterbury-Bankstown District Junior Rugby League will welcome back the Chipping Norton Kangaroos for the 2025 season
bringing the junior league division to 13 clubs across the board
the Canterbury Bankstown District Junior Rugby League (CBDJRL) was established in 1921 and will expand for the first time since 2010
with the Kangaroos set to join Bankstown Bulls
St Christophers and St Johns Eagles in 2025
The expansion will see the CBDJRL and by extension
the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs’ catchment area edge further into the south-west corridor with the addition of the Chipping Norton club
The footprint of which already spans from Moorebank to Clemton Park in the west
and has helped produce some of the Club’s and NRL’s finest talents
“The Chipping Norton area represents a big region with a lot of schools and potential junior players,” said Bulldogs Head of Junior League John Grealy who has overseen the growth of the CBDJRL to over 3,600 participants in 2024
“We welcome Chipping Norton as we want as many kids playing rugby league as possible; it is a highly populated area with young families and if we can bring them into the competition
Our goal is to keep the base solid so we can keep seeing more and more juniors come through and possibly even unearth the next generation of rugby league superstars,” he said
Behind the players who starred on the NRL stage are a crop of locally produced talent being primed to make their mark across the Club’s junior and senior representative grades
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“That is the best thing for our junior league kids to see when they join
It allows them to relate and take pride in the Bulldogs badge,” Grealy said
All of the 13 clubs will proudly don the official Bulldogs badge on their junior league uniforms in 2025
something that the Club’s current crop of local junior stars remember fondly
a return to the Bulldogs badge is familiar territory
The club was a mainstay of the CBDJRL from 1984 to 2007 but were unfortunately unable to continue operations in 2007
After 18 years and plenty of hard work behind the scenes
the Kangaroos will now officially return to take the field at their original home ground at Childs Park
“The Chipping Norton Kangaroos put forward a very impressive proposal to join the junior league and the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs together with the local Council were each very supportive of their readmission,” said Bulldogs Deputy Chair and proud junior league advocate
Our Club has long been committed to grow the game of rugby league at a grassroots level and the addition of the Kangaroos means that even more kids and families will have access to play the game with clear and direct pathways
all the way from the local ground at Child’s Park through the Bulldogs junior representative grades and into the NRL and NRLW
“We are delighted to welcome our 13th junior league club,” Khoury said
As the Chipping Norton Kangaroos prepare for their first season back
they will be looking to build from the ground up across a range of teams and age divisions
Aiding families to access rugby league in the local area
the Bulldogs together with Canterbury League Club are proud to be continuing their registration grant subsidy scheme into the 2025 season
the registration grant subsidy offers to cover up to $100.00 per child
for children who meet the age criteria ranging from Under 5s to Under 13s wishing to play within the CBDJRL
This registration subsidy grant will now also extend to the Chipping Norton club
helping to reduce the overhead costs for families and encouraging even more kids to participate in grassroots rugby league from the local area
Bulldogs and Canterbury League Club Champion Access to Junior Rugby League
The 2025 CBDJRL season will begin in mid-April and while registration periods across each club will vary, most registrations across the CBDJRL will open from 1 December 2024. For parents and players interested in registering, all registrations can be processed via www.playrugbyleague.com
Returning players are encouraged check their club's Facebook or Instagram pages for specific details on their club’s registration windows
For new players, or parents wishing to find a club nearby, you can visit the 'Find a Club' section of the www.playrugbyleague.com website and browse options using the postcode entry feature
or to contact a club directly via a secretary
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(Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAPPolice have confirmed that a body has been found after a search for a missing child was initiated in Sydney
The boy’s body was located during the search in Sydney’s south-west on Thursday
The five-year-old was reported missing to officers from Liverpool City police area command when he could not be located or contacted
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Following inquiries and at about 10.10pm on Thursday
a body was located in the nearby George’s River during the search
While the body is yet to be formally identified
it is believed to be that of a missing boy with autism
Police are not treating the matter as suspicious at this stage and a report will be prepared for the information of the coroner
Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T
Capaldi, 28, last performed publicly at Glastonbury in 2023 before taking a break citing anxiety, and announced on New Year’s Eve the same year that he planned to take a hiatus to focus on his health.
On Friday night, the singer-songwriter performed six songs, including 2019 hit Someone You Loved, at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, in aid of the Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm), a mental health charity he has previously raised funds for.
Fans were asked not to film any of the set, with their phones placed in sealed pouches throughout it, the BBC reported.
Capaldi, from Bathgate, West Lothian, has Tourette’s Syndrome, and released his first album in 2019 and a second album in 2023.
Headliner Tom Walker said the appearance was a last-minute decision from Capaldi, and fans were told to stay around for a secret act in addition to him and Nina Nesbitt.
The BBC reported that Walker said: “When Lewis confirmed he wanted to do it last minute, I was delighted.
“We’ve bumped into each other a few times over the years backstage at fezzys (festivals) and events, and he’s a total legend.
“I know how much pressure this industry can put on artists at times, especially after a bit of a break.
“So for him to be able to play a little secret gig in a safe space without all the phones, the noise and the expectations was perfect.
The singer has previously raised funds for Calm, playing a virtual acoustic concert in 2020 to support the charity.
Speaking about the show, Simon Gunning, chief executive of the charity, said: “Calm started its life in music, having been set up by Factory Records’ Tony Wilson. It’s part of our DNA and a key tool in our fight against suicide.
“Music and musicians truly are a lifeline for so many people going through tough times, and it’s apt that these three gigs are taking place in the lead up to Mental Health Awareness Week.
“The theme this year is community, and there really is no greater community than music, and the collective experience of live music in particular – especially when we get a chance to switch off from our phones for a few hours.
“We’re incredibly grateful to all the artists involved, including our ambassador Tom Walker.”
On New Year’s Eve 2020, Capaldi wrote on Instagram that he planned to “make sure I’m 100% before getting back out there properly”.
He wrote: “For now I’m going to continue taking some time to carry on looking after myself, maybe writing some music and taking a moment to reflect on some of the most incredible years of my life.
“I want to make absolutely sure I’m 100% before getting back out there again properly for more shows and doing what I love more than anything!”
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Alberto’s in Chipping Norton is already so busy it’s almost impossible to get a table
we finally secured a holy grail of a booking and arrived on Saturday night to find out what all the fuss was about
chatting and carousing over some great looking food
tables squeezed in along the bar and through the back towards the open plan kitchen
Throw in new restaurant owners Claire Lenkowiec and her Italian fiance Valerio Grimaldi-Plant
who run front of house and the kitchen respectively
the restaurant named after Valerio’s grandfather
Hailing from The George in Barford St Michael
the pair finally decided to open their own place – an Italian pantry and restaurant – and luckily chose Chipping Norton
which means that Alberto’s is a labour of love
the couple’s pride and passion evident in every detail and every dish
Claire greeting their customers with great fondness
Alberto’s is obviously packed out for a reason
but one glance at the menu confirmed my wildest dreams
featuring some of my favourite dishes and ingredients
‘I actually drank the dressing when no one was looking’
So straight in then – the scarmorza al forno (£7) was a must
usually shipped over from Naples by a friend of mine
providing an authentic depth of flavour to the smoked mozzarella
A plate of the prosciutto e burrata with tarallo (like curls of hard savoury biscuit) (£7)
the ingredients left to speak for themselves
As for the zucchini al limone (£7) it literally took my breath away
I actually drank the dressing when no one was looking
thinly sliced courgettes with lemon and black pepper (£7)
We had a tiny table and things were piling up
so despite wanting to devour most of the small plates
we desisted and ordered two plates of pasta instead – the £16 spaghetti agilo
olive oil and parsley) so often a plate of pasta with things scattered across it
but here combined to create a humble pungency that defied belief
I ate it unashamedly as it dribbled down my chin’
But the jewel in the crown here was the spaghetti al granchio – fresh picked crab
the crab didn’t overpower but instead melded beautifully with the bisque
Absolutely heavenly I ate it unashamedly as it dribbled down my chin
Following all of this up with a pizza might seem a bit much
but in for a penny….and we rather over-ambitiously went for the Quattro Formaggi (£17)
tempted by the plates whistling past from the wood-burning pizza oven beyond – the burrata
taleggio and mozzarella (technically five cheeses) scattered throughout rather than a quarter each
Under the circumstances a good old margarita probably would have sufficed
And yes our eyes were bigger than our stomachs; although by the time we’d finished that would have been quite a feat
as recounted by Claire – cannoli with pistachio and another with salted caramel
overtly creamy concoctions masquerading as the real deal
followed by a hit of booze and then the gentle layers of spongy ladyfingers
But the cannoli stole the biscuit (sorry) dotted with nuts and chocolate
while the pistachio cream made me actually close my eyes in delight
Alberto’s had me at ‘ciao’
and if we can get another table we’ll see you there
Alberto’s is at 21a High Street, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AD and open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat nights 6pm-9pm and Friday and Saturday lunchtimes. https://albertospantry.co.uk
People living or travelling in Chipping Norton are being asked to help shape a draft plan to make walking
Oxfordshire County Council has worked with Chipping Norton Town Council and local residents
businesses and community organisations to draft the active travel plan for Chipping Norton
The plan will set out how to improve the town’s walking and cycling network over the next 10 years
identifying where things like cycleways and pedestrian crossings should be added or improved
People can view the draft plan and area maps, and have their say at: letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/chipping-norton-lcwip until 27 February 2025
Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport Management
said: “Getting around our local neighbourhoods should be simple and enjoyable and there should be multiple options for making safe journeys to where we want to get to
“We want to improve the travel network to help people have better opportunities for walking
It brings great benefits for health and wellbeing while helping to improve air quality in the county
“I’m looking forward to feedback to help us understand where things work
where there are challenges and tailor the plan so that is the best fit for residents
We also realise that walking or cycling is not necessarily an option for everyone and would like to hear from people who find it more difficult to move around the area.”
The plan’s vision for Chipping Norton is a thriving town with good air quality
where walking for local trips is the norm for everyone
and connected walking and cycling routes between residential areas
public open spaces and local services and facilities
incorporating amendments reflecting the feedback received
will then go through a process at Oxfordshire County Council that will allow it to be formally adopted as council policy
This will help get funding to improve walking and cycling in Chipping Norton and the surrounding area
For more information about this release contact the Oxfordshire County Council communications team on 01865 323870 or email press.office@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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If ever there was a house that had the odds stacked against it
Located on a battleaxe block at Chipping Norton in Sydney’s southwestern suburbs
the former display home was also “rearloaded” — meaning the driveway and garage were at the back
unsure what was the front and what was the rear
Selling Houses Australia host and real estate expert Andrew Winter agreed
saying it was like the house had been plonked on a block it wasn’t designed for
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They generally are a bit cheaper because they don’t have a frontage
All the design was done on the front facade but the driveway and the garage was at the rear and almost everybody arrives that way
which means they come straight into your laundry and don’t see the front
“You had to imagine the house was front loaded and work back from there
Homeowners Tina and Mick had paid $364,000 for the two-storey house in 2001 and raised three children there. It had been for sale for a year, with the couple rejecting an early offer of $1.3 million, before they turned to the Selling Houses Australia team to help
Winter said Chipping Norton was a popular suburb with families
it boasts two recreational lakes connected by the Georges River and parklands galore
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The Selling Houses Australia team has their work cut out for them
But the four-bedroom house with an original kitchen was also extremely dated and had been badly renovated
with the double garage converted into a media room with no windows
There was also a hodge podge of different floor coverings throughout
“Everyone took one look and thought they didn’t know where to start with this one,” Winter said
“It had just about everything wrong with it
It was a house of an era where kitchens were small
open plan didn’t exist and family dining rooms ruled
What we often do with these small kitchens is just extend the cabinetry and it makes it feel a bit bigger.”
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Selling Houses Australia co-host and interior designer Wendy Moore did just that
refreshing the benchtops and adding a meals area
She also painted the wooden cabinets white to give the kitchen a fresh
removed an airconditioning unit that dated the room and uncovered a window that had been hidden in the media room to bring light in
One of the home’s few selling points was a large pool in the backyard
Landscaper Dennis Scott and his team built a wall along the driveway and added a glass fence between the house and pool to create a sleek
They also paved the front path with travertine so buyers could tell it was the entrance
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While it may be appealing to have a brand new house with all the mod cons
Winter warned buyers to think twice before purchasing a display home
“They generally have insanely high specs on them and when you try to re-sell in five- or ten-years’ time you don’t get that back,” he said
“They’re usually not in great locations – they’re in an estate in a weird little formation
More attention is given to the display village than the long-term aesthetic.”
do the owners get a higher price than the early offer they rejected
To find out, watch Selling Houses Australia on Foxtel and stream on LifeStyle available on Hubbl
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The area is known for coach tours and A-lister escapes
but beyond the honeypots lie delightfully alternative communities
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Think of the Cotswolds and you’ll probably conjure up images of chocolate-box villages in honeyed stone surrounded by dreamy patchworks of green fields, possibly farmed by Jeremy Clarkson. The region covers parts of six counties – most is in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire
Worcestershire and Somerset – is a postcard-pretty holiday destination
and has been a hub for the wealthy since the heyday of the wool trade in the late middle ages
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More recently, the region I call home had a PR coup when Taylor Swift and her entourage based themselves near Chipping Norton this summer for her London tour dates. Then there are the stars of Bridgerton filming on the streets of nearby Bath, and traffic jams outside Clarkson’s farm shop
But since I moved here in 2022, I have been searching out the wilder side of the Cotswolds, because to write off the region William Morris called “heaven on Earth” as a playground for the posh does it a disservice. The largest “national landscape” (the new name for areas of outstanding natural beauty) in England and Wales
the Cotswolds is also a surprising treasure trove
ancient stone circles and crowds busy chasing cheese down hills
And it’s all crisscrossed by more than 3,000 miles of walking trails
Beyond the pretty villages besieged by coach tours
a thriving art scene and a clutch of proper pubs
screening classic movies in the shadow of a defunct British Airways Boeing 747
Read moreIt’s possible to follow in the footsteps of the Romans by walking their ancient paths. The Fosse Way was once the longest Roman road in Britain
and many sections have been swallowed up by modern highways
such as a 25-mile stretch from Tetbury to Bath
which puts on art trails and theatre productions in the summer
a posh eco-pub offering seasonal supper clubs
5,000-year-old monoliths said to be a king and his courtiers for ever petrified by a witch
has no facilities but campers can pitch a tent or park a van anywhere on 45 hectares (110 acres) of land
Plans for up to 104 homes in Chipping Norton go before councillors on Monday (April 14) with a recommendation for approval
Gleeson Land’s application to develop a 5.1-acre agricultural site east of Burford Road will be considered by West Oxfordshire’s uplands area planning sub-committee
The approval recommendation is subject to the signing of a legal agreement
The outline plans allow for 40 per cent affordable homes
the site is close to a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
and has attracted more than 100 objections
It is also close to a conservation target area
identified in the West Oxfordshire Local Plan
The team on the project includes Nexus on planning
Richards Urban Design on architecture and i-Transport on transport planning
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raising our Human Rights flag again - this time to mark the International Human Rights Day on 10th December
Seven members of our Chipping Norton were joined for the occasion by Chipping Norton's mayor
and the town clerk. We thank our Town Council for enabling us to promote human rights and the work of Amnesty International to our local communities
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it has been dubbed the new Chipping Norton
say their village is so much more than the Cotswold tourist magnet
The village has been named one of the 'hottest' neighbourhoods to move to in 2025 in a list compiled by The Sunday Times who described it as the 'posh-welly brigade’s new favourite country hangout'
Two hours from London and 25-miles north of Brighton
it is nestled in the South Downs and has just 1000 residents
two churches and a community-owned shop incorporating a cafe and post office
These are hardly the draws one would normally associate with a village which is home to just 1,000 people
boasts some excellent walks and views over the beautiful South Downs
It is also has its fair share of celebrities - Bryan Ferry and Dave Gilmour live up the road
Dorothy Tutin and Jimmy Edwards all lived in or close to the village during the 1960s and 70s
the real attraction of Fittleworth is the enduring sense of community
'The last thing we want it to become is a new Chipping Norton,' said one elderly resident
I've been here for 50 years and it is the sense of living in a community that I really like
'You don't get that in lots of towns and villages these days and I don't want anything to spoil it.'
said: 'It's put us well and truly on the map
Fittleworth is a lovely place but whether we're the next Cotswolds I truly doubt
'The root of the success of our village store lies in what it can provide as a community hub
It was set up by the community with residents buying shares into the business and it has just taken off
'In small village like this there should be a focal point and there was a real need for a cafe
shop and post office here so we did it ourselves.'
but there is a revolving volunteer staff of around 30 with almost 20 teenagers doing work placement
Located next to the primary school it has become an invaluable asset for parents
Lauren Evans-Fulbrook moved to Fittleworth because she loved it so much
'The primary school is excellent and I just loved the feel of it so we enrolled my son there as soon as we could and moved here
a Grade II listed coaching house dating back to 15th century
has recently reopened after a huge refurbishment
Formerly brewery-owned, it closed in the Covid pandemic. But after a huge investment it is open again offering top-notch country pub food and rooms
he has masterminded a transformation which has seen visitors coming from far and wide to stay in one of its 12 rooms
who has worked at other pubs and restaurants
says he wants to offer all the comforts of a country pub with top quality service and experience
During the late 19th and early 20th century
the beauty of the South Downs attracted writers
Emmeline Pankhurst and composer Hubert Parry have all signed the visitors book
Edward Elgar lived in a small cottage above the village from 1917 to 1921 where he wrote his final four major works
'I'm proud of what we've achieved her,' said Mr Davies
It has an honesty about it and we are getting a lot of interest.'
Upper Fittleworth has been the centre of the village since Saxon times and is home to St Mary's Church
People chip in and help with the church flowers and we have a very active congregation.'
Julie and Howard Moore moved from Shoreham-on-Sea 20 miles away 10 years ago and haven't looked back
'We stopped for a cup of coffee and loved it so much we moved here,' said Mrs Moore
It has a proper village community - something we valued and felt Shoreham had lost.'
Mr Moore said: 'People look out for each other here
there is a real sense of looking out for others and you can't get better than that
I don't think it's like the Cotswolds because it's better.'
said: 'Places like Fittleworth are special
It has a lot of charm and has a really active community life.'
Visitors Sylvia Mason and Steve Jarvis had travelled from Chichester to have a look round the village
'I've driven past loads of times but never thought to stop,' said Ms Mason
'I heard about it being a really desirable place to live and so we decided to come and have a look
'It's actually very lovely. I don't know the Cotswolds but Fittleworth is really very pretty and the people who live here are so friendly. What more could you ask for.'
Up until 2025 the village was a well-kept secret and locals feel that, despite all the recent clamour, it will remain so.
Another long-time resident said: 'It's off the tourist trail, thank goodness. Let Chipping Norton have the tourists. Fittleworth can be itself.'
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easy to access NHS mental health support is coming to Chipping Norton with the establishment of the Keystone Mental Health & Wellbeing Connect
Keystone Mental Health & Wellbeing Connect is being held at The Branch
Keystone Connect will be open 9am to 5pm for appointments
And from November Keystone Connect Chipping Norton will open its drop-in service between 10am and 12pm every Friday
enabling people to call in to get help with their mental health; mental health advice and support plus signposting or interventions from the Keystone staff without an appointment
Keystone Mental Health & Wellbeing Hubs are being established across Oxfordshire to offer local people support for their mental health
They are operated by Oxford Heath NHS Foundation Trust
which runs mental health services in the county
and are run by NHS mental health professionals linking in with local GP surgeries
The hubs are run by mental health clinicians also harnessing the experience and expertise of local people and have been designed in conjunction with experts by experience – people who have used mental health services themselves
In Chipping Norton that includes professionals and beneficiaries of The Branch
a new community resource in the centre of the town
The Branch’s mission is to break down barriers
unlock potential and create opportunities for local people to thrive
creativity and collaboration at the heart of the community
The Keystone mental health team includes mental health clinicians plus employment advice experts and peer support workers
some of whom have experienced mental health challenges themselves
Keystone manager David Naidoo said: “We are bringing the expert mental health care
support and compassion of the Keystone hubs directly to people in Chipping Norton
We will be available every Friday here at the Branch to offer Chippy people a chance to talk to us
get advice and find out about the support they can access locally for their mental health.”
Outreach Manager and Mental Health Lead at The Branch Trust
said: “The Branch is all about finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of a rural community and we are thrilled to be collaborating with Keystone to offer much needed local access to mental health support
We are excited about the opportunities this will open up for local residents who often find getting to clinical mental health support in towns and cities becomes a barrier.”
Managing Director for Mental Health at Oxford Health NHS Foundation
said: “Just like with long-term physical health challenges
having an ongoing mental health disorder means that over time some people can experience periods of good mental health and periods where they experience more challenging symptoms
Keystone Connect is able to respond dynamically to people’s changing needs – making it easier for people to conveniently receive the right mental health support for them at the right time
“People will also be able to get support for other aspects of their life which can be affected by and which are impacted by mental health challenges including relationships
“Keystone Connect is right in the heart of town of Chipping Norton – making it really convenient for people who experience ongoing mental health challenges.”
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