Photo: Pat Hoelscher/AAP PHOTOSThrown in the deep end by Melbourne City talented young goalkeeper Patrick Beach knew he could either sink or swim All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBut after some early troubles Beach has emerged stronger for the experience the 21-year-old will be tasked with blocking wave upon wave of desperate Sydney FC attacks to help City seal second place Sydney (37 points) need at least a point to claim a finals berth ahead of Adelaide United (38) while only a win will guarantee City (45) second spot ahead of Western United (44) Western Sydney (43) and Melbourne Victory (42) to be the premier but obviously that couldn't happen," Beach told AAP "But now we know there's Asian Champions League to secure leading into the finals "Hopefully we can get that done and get it over the line and can experience that again." Patrick Beach at full stretch to make a save against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)The young goalkeeper was named first-choice by coach Aurelio Vidmar at the start of the season Even a costly series of errors - including being charged down by the Victory's Ryan Teague for a derby goal and letting a shot from Auckland's Neyder Moreno slip through his hands - wasn't enough to sway City from Beach The young gun has since hit an excellent run of shot-stopping form Beach who recently earned the "dream come true" of training with the Socceroos You're not gonna go through your career or through a whole season without making mistakes," Beach said "If you think that then you're kidding yourself "I know very well with my position that if I make a mistake or something is a bit off then the goal is right behind me and it's gonna end up in a goal more likely than others on the field "It's just having that understanding knowing that if that happens "I back myself every single time it happens and then I'm back in the next moment There's no point getting back in there and stressing out about it because it doesn't help me with anything." Western United face Auckland on Saturday (6pm AEST) an hour after City kick off against Sydney Western Sydney also play Macarthur FC that night while the Victory host Newcastle on Sunday United coach John Aloisi won't let his players check in on the City game - but admits he'd love it if the entire round was played simultaneously "I might do like the old school - how they used to have the radio by their side," he joked "I'm sure that if City don't get the result there'll be someone in the stand that might yell out something or there might be some noise from somewhere." Today's top stories curated by our news team Don't miss updates on news about the Public Service Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters Your exclusive preview of David Pope's latest cartoon Join our weekly poll for Canberra Times readers We've selected the best reading for your weekend Get the latest property and development news here tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords PANAMA CITY BEACH — Daryl Paul attributes his department's success to a proactive approach As beach safety director for the Panama City Beach Fire Rescue Paul noted on May 2 that lifeguards with his department so far this year had performed more than 23,200 preventative actions the Beach already had logged about 7,000 preventative actions more than a dozen rescues and one drowning "It just all goes back to the lifeguards," Paul said "The fact that rescues are down and public assists are down means lifeguards are proactively preventing these issues We're trying to stay a step ahead of the game we've kind of been behind the eight ball or right with it." Preventative actions are when a lifeguard educates a beachgoer to prevent them from needing assistance Public assists are when a lifeguard enters the water to prevent someone from needing to be rescued Rescues are when someone is pulled from the water who likely would have otherwise drowned Past reports note seven people drowned last year while swimming in the Gulf off the coast of Bay County All were tourists who died after being caught in rip currents or fast-moving currents created by channels in sandbars Three of the 2024 drownings happened within the city limits of Panama City Beach The four other drownings happened off unincorporated Bay County beaches Paul has said two of the most important things beachgoers can do to prevent a water emergency is follow the beach flag warning system and swim under the supervision of lifeguards lifeguards are stationed in towers near the Russell-Fields Pier There also are roving lifeguards that cover other portions of the city's coast Common colors used in beach flag warning systems include a green flag for low hazard conditions a yellow flag for medium hazard conditions one red flag for high hazard conditions and two red flags for very dangerous conditions Local officials believe beachgoers should be cautious anytime they enter the Gulf It also is illegal year round in Bay County to enter the Gulf under double-red-flag conditions Flag colors are based on the strength of rip currents These currents run perpendicular to the shoreline causing water to funnel faster out into deeper waters Rips can sometimes be identified from shore where there is a gap in the wave break — areas where the white caps of the breaks are less noticeable Upcoming event: Bay County Commission OKs race route for IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast in PCB on May 10 the beach safety department had nine full-time lifeguards working to protect the coast All come with health insurance and a pension "My hope is that everyone just takes the water seriously and treats the Gulf with respect," Paul said heed the warnings of lifeguards and stay on dry sand "The lifeguards are only there to try and make our beaches safer." The ACCC has commenced legal proceedings in the Federal Court against Fewstone Pty Ltd for allegedly selling products containing button batteries which did not comply with mandatory product safety and information standards It is alleged that between 22 June 2022 and 24 October 2024 skatewear and accessories retailer City Beach offered for sale 70 product lines containing button batteries which did not comply with Australia's mandatory button battery standards It also allegedly supplied 57,358 individual non-compliant button battery products The product lines sold by City Beach include novelty products such as toys lights and light-up Jibbitz accessories for Crocs shoes City Beach exposed consumers to the risks associated with button batteries and failed to inform them of these risks," ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said "Button batteries are incredibly dangerous for young children and tragically in some cases have led to serious injuries or death when swallowed "Australia's button battery standards exist to reduce the risk of death or serious injury posed by button batteries," Ms Lowe said "We are concerned that these items are likely to be in homes with young children Many of these items were brightly coloured or had light-up features or both meaning young children may be drawn to playing with them We urge consumers to check the Product Safety Australia website for details of recalled products and return them to the supplier or to dispose of them safely." "The ACCC is responsible for enforcing the button battery standards and works in partnership with state-based consumer agencies This action is a result of that partnership with concerns about City Beach's supply of button battery products first identified through surveillance and then progressed to the ACCC for investigation," Ms Lowe said City Beach received warnings from NSW Fair Trading and Queensland Office of Fair Trading in relation to the supply of potentially non-compliant button battery products." "The standards have been in existence since 2020 in effect since 2022 and have been the subject of escalating compliance and enforcement work by ACL regulators There is simply no excuse for non-compliance and we will not hesitate to take strong enforcement action against businesses that do not comply with these important and potentially life-saving standards," Ms Lowe said The safety standard requires products to have secure battery compartments that are designed to be resistant to being opened by children This is to prevent children from gaining access to the batteries a representative sample of products containing button batteries must be tested The information standard requires safety warnings to be provided with products including advice to seek medical attention The ACCC has issued a series of infringement notices and accepted a court enforceable undertaking and compliance commitments for alleged breaches of the button battery standards since they became mandatory in mid-2022 This is the first case to be bought by the ACCC before the Federal Court for an alleged breach of the button battery standards City Beach is conducting a voluntary recall Consumers can return recalled products to City Beach for a full refund To check if a product has been recalled, visit the ACCC Product Safety website or contact City Beach Button batteries are dangerous to children if swallowed or inserted They can become stuck in your child's throat and result in serious lifelong injuries or death Insertion of button batteries into body parts such as the ears or nose can lead to serious injuries Children up to 5 years of age are at greatest risk because of their narrower oesophagus and tendency to place small objects into their mouths Preventing access to button batteries is critical If you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button battery: Further information on button battery safety is available on the ACCC Product Safety website City Beach is a national retailer primarily offering surf and skate consumer goods including clothing In 2022-23, the ACCC partnered with State and Territory consumer protection agencies to conduct national button battery surveillance The Consumer Goods (Products Containing Button Batteries) Information Standard 2020 and the Consumer Goods (Products Containing Button Batteries) Safety Standard 2020 came into effect on 22 June 2022 after an 18-month transition period This document contains the ACCC's initiating court document in relation to this matter We will not be uploading further documents in the event this initial document is subsequently amended skatewear and accessories retailer City Beach is facing prosecution for allegedly selling products containing button batteries The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has commenced legal proceedings in the Federal Court against the company over the alleged breach of the Australian Consumer Law City Beach offered for sale 70 product lines containing button batteries which did not comply with mandatory button battery standards These product lines include novelty products such as toys ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said the company exposed consumers to the risks associated with button batteries and failed to inform them of these hazards “Button batteries are incredibly dangerous for young children the button battery standards require products to have secure battery compartments that are designed to be resistant to being opened by children A representative sample of products containing button batteries must be tested and safety warnings need to be provided with products Consumers can return recalled products to the company for a full refund “We urge consumers to check the Product Safety Australia website for details of recalled products and return them to the supplier or to dispose of them safely,” Lowe stated In 2023, Tesla Motors Australia paid fines worth $155,460 for failing to comply with mandatory safety standards for products powered by button batteries By continuing, you agree to Octomedia Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy. The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media PANAMA CITY BEACH — Cinco de Mayo is one of most celebrated events in the United States It’s time to start thinking about where to go to celebrate on May 5 Here’s a list of just some of the Cinco de Mayo events and celebrations going on in Bay County: The restaurant's three locations will have music starting Sunday "We’re talkin’ margs all day. DJs at every location. And the kind of fiesta that’ll make you wanna call in Tuesday," Diego's says on its Facebook page. Senor Frog'sOn Facebook promises "specials and music all day and night long" on Monday Get 2 for $5 tacos at AutentiKa Mexican Grille with $5 margaritas Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at El Jalisco Panama CityMonday Have a drink and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at El Jalisco Get street tacos for $10 and chips & guac for $5 Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Social & Sombrero ChallengeMonday Join Papa Joe's Pickleball and the Panhandle Pickleball Club for a rotating partner round robin social event Food trucks will be available and the Sombrero Challenge will begin at 7 p.m Spring break: The business of spring break: Why some entrepreneurs are fighting for tourism dollars Specials and live music all weekend. Drink specials all day on Monday, May 5 and live music from Anne Cline 6-10 p.m. 10908 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach. Live music 6-9 p.m. Monday, May 5 as part of a big Cinco de Mayo celebration. 2304 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach. Monday, May 5, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., 8501 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach. Party at Neons Beach Shack where there will $5 food and drink specials all day. Picture by Robert PeetA boat has washed up on a Wollongong beach while a seat Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEarly morning walkers had a shock at City Beach when they spotted the overturned 6.9 metre aluminium catamaran on the northern end of the beach at about 5am on Wednesday The catamaran had been bobbing along in the water since Saturday after it overturned off Sydney resulting in numerous marine alerts for nearby vessels about the hazard Pippa Burns and her daughter Elodie Hutchins were going for a morning beach walk when they spotted the boat and rushed to help "We were walking past after getting our coffee so decided to go and investigate," Ms Burns said "I just thought it was a strange spot for this to happen." from the sand and waterline and piled them further up the sand Surfers have also been bringing debris into shore that was bobbing in deeper water View +11 PhotosA NSW Police spokeswoman said the boat overturned about 8.30am on Saturday "Four people were rescued from the overturned vessel a boat seat was found on Shellharbour South Beach At this stage, authorities do not know whether the seat was from the catamaran or a 45-foot motor cruiser that sank off Five Islands on Monday. 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Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! VERO BEACH, Fla. — A heated town hall on Friday saw Vero Beach residents demanding answers from city leaders about financial transparency and the future of major infrastructure projects. Hosted by the Indian River Taxpayers Association, the event featured pointed exchanges between residents and city officials, including Mayor John Cotugno and City Manager Monte Falls. At the center of the frustration: missed deadlines for financial audits and the fate of a $175 million wastewater treatment plant relocation. “It’s my responsibility—but it’s not my fault,” Falls said during the meeting, blaming the delays on former Finance Director Steven Dionne, who resigned in February. A new director is now in place, but the city remains unable to issue bonds until the audit issue is resolved. That delay is impacting the wastewater treatment plant project, a major undertaking aimed at relocating the facility inland near the Vero Beach Regional Airport. Officials say the current site—on the Indian River Lagoon—poses environmental risks. “There were three options: rehab the plant in place, build new, or join the county in a regional system,” Falls said, adding that partnering with the county is still on the table if the City Council chooses to pursue it. Until audits are submitted and approved, the city plans to rely on short-term loans from large banks to fund projects. Residents also pressed leaders about the “Three Corners” development, a proposed commercial and recreational complex at the west end of the 17th Street bridge. City officials confirmed that negotiations with developer Clearpath remain ongoing. “Vero Beach is no longer a small town—it’s growing, and we’re preparing for what’s next,” Cotugno said in closing remarks. Picture by Robert PeetPolice have found the body of a man at Wollongong City Beach during the search for a 71-year-old reported missing from south-west Sydney All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueWollongong officers were on patrol when they found the body near Harbour and Bank streets at about 8.40am on Thursday The body is believed to be that of a 71-year-old man who was reported missing from Oran Park last week A crime scene was established and taped off along the shared path between the WIN Entertainment Centre and Bank Street for a time as detectives uniformed officers and Police Rescue attended the scene The man's death is not being treated as suspicious Police issued two appeals for information after Alan Crow went missing from his Oran Park home late last week Police Rescue at Wollongong City Beach on Thursday Picture by Natalie CroxonHe was seen on CCTV boarding a train at Waterfall on Friday before he got off at Wollongong station and went to a nearby shopping centre Police left the scene at Wollongong City Beach late on Thursday morning A detective was seen taking evidence bags from the site Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs and education. Our Watch award winner. If you've got a story, let me know. the $200-million double-tower development of 22 and 10 storeys comprises 247 apartments with ocean and parkland views.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plans now before the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage also include eight food and beverage outlets and a half-line supermarket across a three-storey shared podium.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA separate three-story building would comprise cafes and a wellness centre that would include pools according to the plans by MJA Architects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe towers would comprise 11 one 109 two and 127 three bedroom apartments on the site at 3 and 5 Kilpa Court and a portion of Lot 241 Brompton Road \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the plans two existing carparks would go underground offering more than 200 public car bays and 507 spaces for residents.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrees will cover about a third of the site and all tuart trees on the site will be retained.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlackburne said there were no height restrictions on the site Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook Proposed for the derelict Ocean Village site by developer Blackburne the $200-million double-tower development of 22 and 10 storeys comprises 247 apartments with ocean and parkland views The plans now before the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage also include eight food and beverage outlets and a half-line supermarket across a three-storey shared podium A separate three-story building would comprise cafes and a wellness centre that would include pools Developer Paul Blackburne told media the towers would help address the housing crisis and create new amenities with 70 per cent of the ground level accessible to the public The 12,800sq m site is part of 40,000sq m of park and bushland offering more than 200 public car bays and 507 spaces for residents Trees will cover about a third of the site and all tuart trees on the site will be retained Blackburne said there were no height restrictions on the site which the council had earmarked for 250 apartments The plans are on exhibition until August 26 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPANAMA CITY BEACH (WJHG/WECP) - Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally is being held this weekend in Panama City Beach and organizers estimate nearly 60,000 bikers will be in the area The bikers will be sharing the roadways with not only motorists The Florida Department of Transportation’s $110 million project on US-98 the project will have widened a nearly five-mile stretch of the road to six lanes Bikers in the area say the project is making it hard to get around during Thunder Beach “I’m sure it’ll help once the construction is done but it’s been going on for a while now,” said Kenneth E “This construction work for one thing is horrible It just makes it longer to get wherever you’re going,” said Audrey R Bikers say the ongoing work on Back Beach is frustrating and dangerous “It restricts our navigation due to the cars being on the road and the ground-up roadways It’s hazardous with not everybody paying attention,” Kenneth said “We’ve got tourists that aren’t used to this traffic and the congestion so it’s not a good combination,” Audrey said “Sometimes we even go all the way out and around by the airport to miss all of the congestion here.” The light at the end of the tunnel is safer roads that are easier to navigate but bikers and drivers say that doesn’t ease their current irritation FDOT says the nighttime lane reductions on Back Beach Road will be put on pause through the weekend given the amount of bikers and drivers on the road For a list of current FDOT projects in Northwest Florida, click here To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Email news@wjhg.com Please include the article’s headline in your message Keep up with all the biggest headlines on the WJHG News app, and check out what’s happening outside using the WJHG Weather app. A young Samoan man who drowned at an Australian beach had only recently moved to Perth to help his brother's family as they settled into their new home Sio Afamasaga, 22, was swimming with his brother, sister-in-law and their children at Perth's City Beach on Friday to celebrate the last day of his Christmas holidays Mr Afamasaga became caught in a rip about 12.45pm alongside another man - who was safely pulled to shore A Surf Life Saving WA helicopter spotted Mr Afamasaga in the water and brought him to shore where paramedics performed CPR He was then rushed to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital condition said the generous young man had moved to Perth to help them cover expenses as they settled in their new home 'He was living with us and worked with my husband (Pita) to help his family back home and help us with rent and stuff,' she told Daily Mail Australia As the majority of Mr Afamasaga's family is in Samoa they want to return his body home 'as soon as possible' but do not have the savings for the expensive trip 'It was so unexpected and we weren't ready We don't have the money but his family wants him back home so they can say their final goodbyes,' Ms Afamasaga said Then there's paying for medical costs and for my husband to travel with him.' 'My parents and family aspire to send his body home to Samoa so they can properly pay their respects,' he wrote in a post on GoFundMe.  'He was their youngest and most treasured child.' Mr Afamasaga's brother, Pita, created the GoFundMe campaign on Saturday in the hopes of raising enough money for the repatriation flight. 'Sadly we do not have the necessary funds to send him back Home to Samoa as this was an unexpected accident and we were not prepared,' he said.  'We humbly ask for donations to help cover the costs of funeral director, my flight and medication to preserve his body during the journey. Much appreciate anything you can afford and thanks for your support.' Pita Afamasaga had hoped to talk about his brother but was too distressed to be interviewed by Daily Mail Australia.  Ms Afamasaga said the family had gone to City Beach 'to have some fun' but instead suffered a 'devastating beginning of 2025'. 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} This is probably not the page you’re looking for Police are investigating an alleged assault on a City Beach highway Police are investigating an incident on a City Beach highway which resulted in a 29-year-old man's leg being severed A hammer alleged to have been used in the assault is yet to be located with police appealing for information from the public Link copiedShareShare articleOne man has lost his leg and another has been taken into custody following an assault which shut a busy highway in Perth's western suburbs Police were called to West Coast Highway near the Boulevard in City Beach at about 11:20am on Monday It's believed two men were involved in a verbal altercation at a nearby construction site The incident occurred on West Coast Highway on Monday morning Police said a 29-year-old man ran away from the area but was followed by a 25-year-old man in a utility vehicle Superintendent Manus Walsh said there was still much about the incident that was unknown "It is possible that the victim was struck by the vehicle and a secondary assault has then occurred by the offender with the use of a hammer," he said Emergency services found the 29-year-old with serious injuries to his head and leg where he remains in a critical condition and is expected to undergo surgery the lower part of his leg," Superintendent Walsh said "He's also received some injuries which we believe have been caused by the use of a hammer." stopped on the highway and applied a tourniquet to the man's leg "Had the victim not been rendered medical assistance by witnesses at the scene there is a likelihood that he would have lost his life," Superintendent Walsh said Police located the 25-year-old driver nearby and arrested him shortly after arriving at the scene "Within 14 minutes of the call being reported to police we had an offender in custody," Superintendent Walsh said Police are appealing for information about the incident "The two males were known to each other … we're still investigating what the actual relationship is." The hammer allegedly used in the assault has not been located Aerial vision from the scene showed a large pool of blood and other debris in the southbound lanes of West Coast Highway a silver utility had crashed in an embankment on the side of the street Police were seen scouring through bushland and taping off access paths to the beach The busy West Coast Highway was closed in both directions between Hale Road and the Boulevard Police asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers 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) Aussie fashion label mogul Lucy Henry-Hicks and her builder partner Mitchell Lau are planning a jaw-dropping beachfront home after securing a prime $40m site on the southern Gold Coast Ms Henry-Hicks is CEO and director of the popular in-store and online brand Dissh drawing on an impeccable fashion industry pedigree Her father Melville Hicks co-founded City Beach growing the brand with Ms Henry-Hicks until she took the reins in 2019 Dissh fashion label CEO Lucy Henry-Hicks and builder partner Mitchell Lau splurged on a beachside home site The high-flying fashion couple splits their time between Brisbane and the Gold Coast What you need to earn to buy a house in Qld now Billionaire Clive Palmer to reveal controversial $150m reno How 33yo Aussie scored 100 homes worth $65m who is a director of Dissh as well as of his M2 Construct high-end building company share a young daughter and are expecting a son later this year They split their time between Brisbane and the Gold Coast where they previously purchased a newly built luxury property close to Ms Henry-Hicks’ parents’ beach home The couple will demolish three ageing dwellings on a 1525 sqm site sold by AFL player-turned-investor Tony Smith They are expected to submit plans for two stunning contemporary homes The $40m Palm Beach sale was described as ‘monumental’ and is the city’s largest single residential transaction The eye-popping sale marks a staggering uplift of more than 100 per cent in just three years for former Sydney Swans player Mr Smith described the off-market transaction as “monumental” marking “the largest residential sale in the area’s history” Mr Reaby said the corner site’s “unparalleled” 34m of absolute beach frontage had attracted fierce competition from four local developers before ultimately selling to a family who planned to build a luxury home The property currently hosts a 1960s shack The new owners plan on building two luxury homes “The interest in this property was immense we were pleased to see it go to a Queensland family who truly appreciates the unique value of this site,” Mr Reaby said “Typical beachfront blocks in Palm Beach have 10m of frontage so with 34m of absolute beach frontage coupled with a corner aspect this property provides a level of privacy and exclusivity that is truly one-of-a-kind “This sale is a milestone that highlights the evolution of Palm Beach into a prime residential and investment location,” he said The $26,000 per sqm price falls just short of the $28,395 record set earlier this year for a beachfront block in Mermaid Beach The site was sold by former AFL player Tony Smith 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. McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Voters are set to decide Saturday if the South Texas home of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket company should become an official city known as Starbase, fulfilling the billionaire's dream of a galactic dateline for a program he hopes will someday blast astronauts to Mars. Approval of the new city is all but certain. Most of the 283 people eligible to vote are employees of SpaceX or connected to the company, living on the land at the facility and launch site. At the close of early voting on Tuesday, about 200 had already cast ballots, according to Cameron County election records. The list did not include Musk, who voted in the county in the November elections. It was unclear if Musk intends to vote Saturday. Election success would be a personal victory for Musk. His popularity has diminished since he became the chain-saw-wielding public face of President Donald Trump’s federal job and spending cuts and profits at his Tesla car company have plummeted. SpaceX has drawn widespread support from local officials for its jobs and investment in the area. But the creation of an official company town has also prompted concerns about expanding the tech tycoon's personal control over the area, with potential authority to close a popular beach and state park for launches. Companion efforts to the city vote include bills in the state Legislature that would shift closure authority from the county to Starbase city. All these measures come as SpaceX has asked federal authorities for permission to increase the number of launches from South Texas from five to 25 a year. Musk first floated the idea of Starbase in 2021. The proposed city at the southern tip of Texas near the Mexico border is only about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers), crisscrossed by a few roads and dappled with airstream trailers and modest midcentury homes. SpaceX officials have said little about exactly why they to want a company town and did not respond to emailed requests for comment this week. “We need the ability to grow Starbase as a community,” Starbase General Manager Kathryn Lueders wrote to local officials in 2024 with the request to get the city issue on the ballot. The letter said the company already manages roads and utilities, as well as “the provisions of schooling and medical care” for those living on the property. SpaceX officials have told lawmakers granting the city beach closure authority would streamline operations for a company that has contracts with the Department of Defense and NASA. SpaceX rocket launches and engine tests, and even just moving certain equipment around the launch base, requires closing a local highway and access to Boca Chica State Park and Boca Chica Beach. Critics say closure authority should stay with the county government, which represents a broader population that uses the beach and park. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, Jr. has said the county has worked well with SpaceX and there is no need to change. Another proposed bill would make failure to comply with an order to evacuate the beach a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days in jail. The South Texas Environmental Justice Network, which has organized protests against the city vote and the beach access issue, planned to hold another protest Saturday night as the polls close. Copyright © 2025, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Inc. 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CTA HERE A selective capital reduction to extinguish Division 7A loans that raised the Tax Office's eyebrows was not a “sham” a means – indeed the only means – of repaying these loans That was via the disposal of the pre-CGT assets constituted by units in the CBT trust.” Christine Chen is a journalist at Accountants Daily and Accounting Times and educational content for professionals in the accounting sector She has also produced online content for LegalVision and completed internships at EY and Deloitte Christine has a commerce degree from the University of Western Australia and a juris doctor degree from the University of Sydney Uncover a new world of opportunity at the New Broker Academy 2025If you’re ready for a career change and are looking.. Blacktown City Council is celebrating the opening of new state-of-the-art volleyball courts in Glenwood funded through the NSW Government’s Office of Sport’s Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund bringing the thrill of beach volleyball to a region not traditionally associated with the sand-based sport “Our vibrant and growing community deserves access to as many sporting and recreational activities as possible,” said Mayor “There is no reason why a sport like beach volleyball should be confined to coastal areas and fostering talent right here in Western Sydney.” Mayor Bunting also highlighted the venue’s potential to produce future champions “This complex opens the door for young athletes in our region to dream big the next Olympic Beach Volleyball gold medallist might come from Glenwood,” he said The multi-court complex is the first of its kind in Western Sydney and offers opportunities for both competitive and recreational beach volleyball The venue is designed to cater to a wide range of skill levels making it accessible and welcoming to the entire community “Local sport infrastructure plays a critical role in keeping communities healthy active and connected,” said NSW Minister for Sport “The NSW Government is committed to helping provide facilities that allow all people to enjoy and take part in sport from the grassroots and beyond.” Baz Wedmaier said venues like Blacktown City Beach Volleyball Courts were critical to the future of the sport “The current Olympic Gold Medallists come from Sweden where they train in a location just like this,” said Mr Wedmaier “Natural beaches are great but are not always accessible for some.  This venue allows for locals to enjoy the sport at all levels into the evenings with the lights and can deliver for our multicultural and disability community as well.” Volleyball NSW will work closely with the Council to activate the venue with programs and competitions designed to engage the entire community Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au The body of a man was found this Sunday afternoon (4 May) on La Caleta beach in Malaga city. According to sources from the 112 Andalucía emergency service control room the body had been washed ashore by the waves. It was 3.17pm when the coordination centre received an alert from the city beaches coordination service that the body of a person had been found on the shore of the beach. Emergency health services and the National Police force were notified and they removed the body from the scene. Initial indications are that the man may have died several days ago, and his corpse drifted in the sea until it was washed ashore. However, it will be the autopsy that will determine the circumstances of his death. Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados Registered office Málaga, Avda. Dr. Marañón, 48. “Panama City Beach can no longer be a Spring Break town. That time is over. Every year we try to manage it, and every year it brings more challenges,” Talamantez wrote in an April 13 Facebook post “I’m not willing to risk the safety of our city to hold onto something that no longer works.” our law enforcement officers should not be expected to shoulder the burden of an event that no longer aligns with the values or vision of this community," Talamantez added "It’s unfair to continue placing that weight on the backs of the men and women who serve and protect this city every day." These comments have garnered national and international attention from the media (Links to the stories are included in the online version of this article.) From USA TODAY: Panama City Beach police say town is done with spring break: 'Go somewhere else' "I think that Panama City Beach not being a spring break town would hurt local businesses," April Bell, a Bay County local, told the News Herald for a story published online April 20. "I'm a condo owner myself so I think that those of us who own short-term rentals would be severely affected by Panama City Beach not being a spring break town." Previous Coverage: 'We would lose a lot of money': Some locals not so sure about discouraging spring break said in the article: ”I think it’s a good idea for our town to become a non-spring break destination because these shootings are getting ridiculous.” HotelPlanner's analysis of Memorial Day weekend bookings reveals Las Vegas and Chicago maintain their positions as the top two destinations for American travelers in 2025 destinations shows several coastal cities gaining popularity this year San Diego moved up to third place from fourth in 2024 while Boston climbed to fourth from fifth last year Other notable gainers include Panama City Beach Los Angeles dropped from seventh to 11th place compared to last year commands the highest average room rates for the holiday weekend offers among the lowest average room rates The data suggests a continued strong interest in beach destinations for the unofficial start of summer with seven coastal locations appearing in the top destinations list Editor's Note: This article was generated by AI based on a press release distributed by HotelPlanner It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor Copyright © 2025 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 301 Route 17 N, Suite 1150, Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA | Telephone: (201) 902-2000 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Surf consumers across the nation set to benefit from Australian innovation in procurement technology Tom Macdonald (Andisor) a national surf and lifestyle retail leader is thrilled to announce its partnership with Andisor a cutting-edge buying technology platform specialising in buying and procurement management solutions This strategic collaboration is set to enhance City Beach's operational efficiency and elevate the customer experience by streamlining the way the company manages its suppliers and data flow City Beach is renowned for its commitment to delivering the latest beach and streetwear trends to its customers With an experienced and savvy team at the helm the company has continuously sought new ways to improve its assortment and respond swiftly to customer needs By tapping into Andisor's state-of-the-art platform City Beach aims to digitise its supplier management processes ensuring a more agile and responsive supply chain thereby improving the product mix for their consumers "Partnering with Andisor is an exciting step for us Their platform will not only improve our supplier and data management but will also empower our buying team to focus on what we do best—providing our customers with the best fashion and lifestyle products We're committed to staying at the forefront of retail and this collaboration will help us sharpen our assortment and enhance our offering." Andisor's platform offers a buyer-friendly interface that simplifies the complexities of supplier relationships By integrating product data and fostering seamless communication Andisor enables brands and retailers to collaborate more effectively with a clearer view of the buying cycle and a more organised procurement experience for buying teams "We are thrilled to partner with City Beach Their dedication to excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to empower businesses through technology We believe that this partnership will benefit City Beach and enhance the relationships with their top-tier suppliers driving collaboration and margin growth for both City Beach and their suppliers." Andisor's innovative platform is not just powering efficiency for City Beach's internal sourcing team; it's empowering their supplier community by fostering closer collaboration and streamlined outcomes "We love connecting great businesses and partners and we're thrilled to be a part of this success story and we're excited to see the positive impact it will have on Australia's retail landscape former COO of Brand Collective and lead partner at LINQ RETAIL added "Andisor fills a vital gap in retail tech seamlessly integrating with existing ERP systems and empowering retailers with advanced data alignment and sharing capabilities." Andisor is helping City Beach and its suppliers grow together This partnership is setting a new standard in retail—efficient and focused on what matters most: the customer Andisor is on a mission to connect and simplify B2B infrastructure around the world this is true Australian innovation helping Australian brick and mortar retailers become more agile and consumer-centric in the face of stiff global competition Multi-brand retail buying is a trillion-dollar exercise bogged down in outdated processes from the 80s bleeding billions into patchwork solutions which centralises data and order decision-making fundamentally transforming the retail buying exercise and adding millions of dollars to the bottomline For more information visit https://www.andisor.com has evolved into Australia's premier destination for surf With a robust online presence and numerous retail locations nationwide Our commitment to delivering the latest trends and exceptional customer service has solidified our reputation as a beloved surf retailer among Australians We continue to foster a vibrant community that embodies the dynamic and adventurous spirit of youth culture For more information visit https://www.citybeach.com.au PANAMA CITY BEACH — The St. Joe Company has announced that Homewood Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach has been recognized with the Hilton “Award of Excellence,” which means the location is among the top 5% of Homewood Suites hotels based on metrics including guest ratings cleanliness scores and the annual Hilton quality assessment According to a press release, Homewood Suites PCB opened in 2022 and features 131 one- and two-bedroom guest suites each equipped with a full kitchen and refrigerator “We are very excited for Homewood Suites PCB to receive this prestigious recognition,” Patrick Murphy senior vice president of hospitality for St “Panama City Beach continues to be among the top beach destinations in the country The location of the hotel enables us to serve visiting sports teams competing at the Publix Sports Park as well as business and leisure travelers looking to enjoy all that Panama City Beach has to offer.” Earlier coverage: Homewood Suites opens near Panama City Beach sports park. Take a look around. The hotel’s amenities include a swimming pool fitness center and complimentary breakfast served seven days a week Homewood Suites PCB is one of 12 hotels and resorts in The St Joe Company’s hospitality portfolio in Northwest Florida Things to do: Southern Living lists the best things to do in Panama City Beach. Is your list the same? Homewood Suites Panama City Beach is located at 47 Chip Seal Parkway. “This recognition and the quality scores and guest ratings that we’ve achieved are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our world-class team,” Debi Knight, general manager of Homewood Suites PCB, said in the release. “Our associates take pride in our hotel and go above and beyond to make every guest’s stay a pleasant and memorable one. To be acknowledged in this way is something that we are all very proud of.”