The fire started in the garage of the home on Dias Pass around 6.40am on Friday before spreading throughout the single-storey property It is understood all of the occupants are accounted for and there are no reported injuries The Arson Squad is expected to arrive at the home today to determine whether the fire was suspicious or not If you believe that this is a technical error, please contact us and tell us the location of this page The 21-year-old man is accused of abandoning a stolen Kia Rio sedan in bushland near Scientific Park on Port Kennedy Drive before setting it alight on Monday The fire spread from the car to nearby scrub causing a bushfire that burned for several hours and destroyed three hectares of vegetation The Port Kennedy man has been charged with criminal damage by fire stealing a motor vehicle and two counts of no authority to drive He is next due to appear before the Rockingham Magistrates Court on March 24 Police have also charged a 13-year-old boy over a scrub fire in Dudley Park The boy allegedly set fire to vegetation at Duck Park on Castella Drive around 3.35pm on Sunday The fire spread out of control until it was extinguished by firefighters The boy from Belmont has been charged with one count of breach of duty He is next due to appear before the Perth Children’s Court on March 4 "Timely information received from members of the public was a vital component of this investigation and Strike Force Vulcan officers urge anyone with any information in relation to bush or scrub fires to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppers.wa.com.au," a WA Police spokesperson said This is probably not the page you’re looking for Jamie Murray was allegedly struck by a Kia Rio hatch just metres from his home on Creery Street in Dudley Park about 4.50am on Saturday The driver allegedly did not stop to help the 45-year-old who was then found by a newspaper delivery driver shortly after he could not be revived and died at the scene A GoFundMe page has since been created to help Mr Murray's family pay for his funeral and memorial services. "On Saturday the 1st of March 2025 Jamie's life was tragically cut short at just 45 years old after an unimaginable sequence of events," GoFundMe creator Natasha O'Grady said. "Jamie was a loving son, partner, devoted father and friend who touched so many lives with his kindness, warmth, and caring nature. "While nothing can fill the void left by his passing, we hope to honor his memory by coming together as a community to support his family through this heartbreaking time. "Words can't describe the heart ache of this tragedy for all his family, friends and the Mandurah community in which his was a major part of for decade's and was loved by everyone who knew him." Ms O'Grady said remaining funds following the funeral would be given to Mr Murray's mother to help with the cost of packing up his unit and paying any outstanding bills he may have had. Mr Murray was well known in the theatre community and had worked at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre for nearly two decades. "Like many of you, we were shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our friend and colleague Jamie Murray over the weekend," the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre posted on their Facebook page. "Having joined us in 2006, Jamie, a gentle, unassuming man, was well-liked and highly regarded by us all at ManPAC, along with the wider theatre community in WA. "We’d like to send our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time and will post further news on paying tribute to Jamie once we’ve had time to process this sad news."  A 37-year-old woman has been charged over the alleged hit-and-run. She was arrested at a home on Creery Street the following day. The woman is due to appear before the Mandurah Magistrates Court on March 18. The man's body was pulled from the water near a jetty on Waterlily Drive in Dudley Park about 6.35pm on Wednesday His death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner Analiza Sagang Curtis fronted the Mandurah Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with hitting Jamie Murray with her Kia Rio on Boundary Road in the early hours of March 1 She allegedly did not stop to help the 45-year-old She was granted bail and under her conditions she is not allowed to drive or leave WA she must surrender her passport and report to Mandurah Police Station three days a week The Dudley Park woman will appear in court again on April 15 with her lawyer requesting an interpreter ahead of her next appearance because she speaks limited English was well known in the Mandurah theatre community having worked at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre for nearly two decades Jamie Murray was the alleged victim of a hit-and-run PIC: Mandurah Performing Arts Centre  A man has been arrested after a group of men in balaclavas with knives robbed youngsters of their bikes in a Dudley park Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 The robbery occurred yesterday (Sunday) at Baggeridge Country Park, Dudley, but is under the jurisdiction of Staffordshire Police, as it is owned by South Staffordshire Council. Get the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox with the Express & Star’s free newsletter A spokesman for Staffordshire Police said: "We have arrested a man after a number of pedal bikes and e-bikes were stolen from a park in south Staffordshire "Our detectives have been investigating ever since it happened between 4.30pm and 5.30pm yesterday (Sunday) at Baggeridge Country Park on Gospel End Road The robbers were believed to have been brandishing knives but the police have failed to recover any weapons during the arrest The police spokesman added: "A group of men wearing balaclavas took three bikes from a group of young people We understand they entered the park from St Michael’s Road and may have been in possession of knives although no weapons have currently been found We have found one of the bikes but two are currently outstanding." Detectives are currently quizzing a man from West Bromwich about the robbery The police spokesman added: "An 18-year-old man He is being questioned in custody this afternoon (Monday) Anyone with any information that can help with our investigation are asked to get in touch." If you have information call 101 or use Live Chat on the police website, quoting incident 438 of 20 April Artwork from the Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade at Dudley Park on Saturday In preparation for the Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade at Dudley Park on March 8 the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Arts Division is inviting artists to submit their proposals for temporary light sculptures to be displayed during the parade ACC Leisure Services’ goal is to choose up to four sculptures that will be displayed in various spots around Dudley Park The chosen artists will work with government staff to create temporary light art that adds to participants' experiences throughout the event Submissions must include a title and description for the proposal three examples of the artist’s previous work and more The deadline for artists to apply is Monday, Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. Those interested can apply through the form linked here on the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government website Another long weekend has given the signs a chance to catch up on some much needed rest and t… songs written by songwriters residing in Athens-Clarke County or the surro… vendors and locals throughout Athens braced the cold gathering on Washington Street to celebrate the … Navigating comedy in the age of social media and keeping an audience engaged are things comedian and podcast host Tom Segura gets his practice… The Red & Black serves the Athens and University of Georgia communities with reliable while training the future of the free press Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The fires started at Roy Tuckey Reserve around 1.30am It took firefighters an hour to extinguish the blazes which were in close proximity to each other "It appears these were deliberately lit fires and our colleagues from WA Police will be investigating," Falcon Volunteer Fire and Rescue said Anyone with information relating to this fire is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions Search autocomplete is currently not responding The Oconee Rivers Greenway is a linear park and trails system that provides wildlife corridors and a family friendly multi-use path for the public's enjoyment the Oconee Rivers Greenway System provides 3.1 miles of natural surface hiking only trails and 8 miles of concrete multi-use trails that are designated for non-motorized use The Oconee Rivers Greenway System of trails and wildlife corridors is maintained and operated by the Trails and Open Space staff of the Leisure Services Department This trail winds its way along the North Oconee River from Sandy Creek Nature Center through Dudley Park and the Oconee Hill Cemetery up towards Bailey St and Carriage Lane Along the way you will see views of the North Oconee River This multi-use paved trail is available for use by pedestrians and any non-motorized modes of transportation multi-use trail that connects the Oconee St Park and Ride Parking Lot near the Loop 10 interchange with the North Oconee River Trail and the UGA campus This SPLOST funded project was completed in 2018 and serves as an important transportation and recreation corridor from the Eastside of Athens to UGA Campus and downtown.  Cook's Trail is a 2.1 mile natural surface trail that runs alongside Sandy Creek south of Sandy Creek Park Please be aware that the trail does not loop and may flood during periods of heavy rain Cook's Trail is open to foot traffic only The trail head is located at Sandy Creek Park. While enjoying the scenery This trail follows the edge of a lovely Oxbow Lake and presents many opportunities for viewing the wildlife that is unique to this habitat This is a paved multi-use path within Virginia Walker Park that is approximately one-mile in length and provides opportunities to experience nature in a variety of ways while linking parks and points of interest such as a Civil War gun emplacement site R Toole Engineers and built by Structural Resources Additional project funds included a Georgia Department of Transportation and Enhancement grant.  is ¼-mile in length and follows Moore's Branch a creek draining from Downtown to the North Oconee River The trail connects from Pulaski Street near the Leathers Building to the intersection of Hull and Hoyt Streets It is available for use by pedestrians and any non-motorized modes of transportation including bicycles.The trail passes through the site of a former rail yard once used by the Southern Railway The Southern Railway's historic depot is currently occupied by the Athens Community Council on Aging Milledge Extension Trail is a 1/4 mile paved multi-use trail that connects Milledge Avenue Extension with South Milledge Avenue. There is a UGA bus stop at the north end of the trail. Per the 2016 Greenway Network Plan this trail will eventually extend down Macon Highway with a street based connection Charles Aguar is generally accredited with being the father of the Oconee Rivers Greenway system He began advocating for a Greenway in the early 1970s and lived to see the official ground breaking nearly 30 years later Aguar was an advocate for protecting and conserving the rivers of Athens while providing recreational amenities for citizens to enjoy A portion of the trail has been named in his honor to celebrate his legacy A design competition won by Lea Gardner (MLA) decided the layout of the area near the intersection of Willow Street and East Broad Charles Aguar Memorial Plaza is located on Willow Street between East Broad and North Avenue The site of the former Cook and Brother Armory can be found at the edge of Dudley Park along the North Oconee River Trail as it winds next to East Broad Street Many interpretive panels line this section of trail to explain the history of some of the structures and features you encounter Dudley Park is a 32-acre park nestled in the confluence of Trail Creek and the North Oconee River just a short walk from downtown Athens and the University of Georgia.It's a great spot for a picnic lunch on the grass or to listen to the babbling Trail Creek as it runs under the lower park bridge who governed Athens from 1926-1935 and 1938-1939 the long-awaited Firefly Trail officially opened in Athens-Clarke County and now includes a 1 mile segment which includes a stunning 500'-long bridge over the North Oconee River and a connection to Dudley Park and the North Oconee River Greenway TSPLOST funding will help to complete the eight miles in Athens-Clarke County and Winterville.  North Oconee River Park is bisected by the North Oconee River Access into the park can be found from Willow Street and Martin Luther King Jr It features several sitting benches and a small shelter and picnic table to enjoy riverside views Expansive grassy areas are great for walking your leashed pets and taking in a bit of nature in the urban landscape.  Located near the site of Daniel Easley's original saw and grist mill the overlook offers a glimpse into Athens history by allowing travelers on the multi use trail to see the stretch of river that became the industrial hub for the small community of Cedar Shoals that would go on to become the city of Athens.  The overlook at Easley's Mill is located on the North Oconee River Greenway at the foot of Carr's Hill and across Oconee Street from Dudley Park.  Sandy Creek Nature Center is a gateway to outdoor exploration  The property features 225 acres of woodlands and wetlands with over 4 miles of trails including an ADA interpretive trail and connections to the North Oconee River Greenway and Cook's Trail The SPLOST-funded Education & Visitor Center includes live reptiles  There is also a circa 1815 log house and several wildlife observation areas on site The North Oconee River Greenway is more than a recreation space for residents and visitors of Athens-Clarke County the Greenway encompasses a corridor of natural spaces along the banks of the North Oconee These spaces provide many benefits to the river  By acting as a natural buffer between sources of runoff and the river the Greenway helps to improve water quality in the North Oconee River and other ground cover help to slow runoff water as it drains toward the river This allows sediment and other pollutants to drop out of the runoff before it enters the waterway Larger vegetation helps to secure the banks and surrounding area against erosion further reducing the amount of sediment filling the river while also ensuring the area remains stable for users The North Oconee River Greenway and other areas like it provide space and habitat for many different species in an otherwise urban or suburban environment Many species large and small benefit from access to the river as both a source of food and water The protected corridor along the river also serves as a migratory path for animals connecting many different areas and environments of Athens-Clarke County that would otherwise be cut off from one another by urban development Below are examples of work Athens-Clarke County Unified Government has done to protect this vital resource with help from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and hundreds of volunteers During July 1-3, 2019 over 150 employees from Pilgrim’s Pride worked with Athens-Clarke Leisure Services Department and Sustainability Office staff on the Reclaim Our River Project The effort focused on removing destructive invasive plants and trash next to the North Oconee River and reclaiming this incredible community resource and 30 tires from the area as part of the effort The option to volunteer was made available to Pilgrim’s Pride employees to ensure job security by the company while the local plant was shut down temporarily for equipment retooling.  Watch the video below to learn more about this experience thanks in large part to the Office of Sustainability the Georgia Department of Natural resources announced on February 25th 2020 that one of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) “Conserve Georgia” grants has awarded $550,000 to Athens-Clarke County Unified Government for 2020.  the $829,000 project will be used to help further the vision of the “Restore our River” project which was started in 2019 as an effort to restore approximately 1 mile of a highly urbanized river corridor into a species-rich  While plans for SPLOST funded trailhead restrooms and teaching pavilion were already underway GOSP provided additional funds to build a canoe launch at the College Avenue Bridge a fishing pier/canoe launch in Dudley Park The project also includes the restoration of 20 acres of Dudley Park and creating an in-stream pilot trash trap project  The grant award is significantly enhancing Athens-Clarke County’s effort to restore and create a unified habitat and ecosystem services management plan that involves multiple parks as well as multiple departments and stakeholders.  The Restore our River Project is a Sustainability Office initiative that in collaboration with the SPLOST Project Office and the Leisure Services Department and community organizations in the creation of a healthy and sustainable community for our natural and human environments Meeting Agendas & Minutes Boards, Authorities, & Commissions Code of Ordinances Online Documents Paul Corbey was last seen leaving his home in Dudley Park around 8am on Wednesday He was believed to be travelling to Perth Airport.  Concerns for his welfare were raised when he didn't show up to work on Thursday.  Paul is described as being of medium build,180cm tall Anyone who sees Paul or has information regarding his whereabouts should contact Police immediately The 59-year-old - who turns 60 this year - also took time out to support the Dudley Park Run participants on Saturday morning when he dressed up as he traditionally does Mark had done 41 runs in 2024 including 32 Dudley Park Runs before November when he suffered a heart attack and was treated in the Coronary Care Unit at Russells Hall Hospital He  carries the mock up guitar and carrying case which lists all the runs he has completed raising money and awareness for both Prostate Cancer UK and Active Heart later this month he will compete in the 10k Winter Run in London as part of the 'Prince Purple Run Tour,' which has raised £1,600 for the charities He turned out at what has been his regular haunt - The Dell Stadium - on Saturday morning to support the weekly park run and was running himself on Sunday in a solo effort He said: "I have done 142 park runs in total in my running career including 32 last year so I know all the guys and thought I would lend them my support - it was a bit to cold for me to run as I have to be careful after the heart attack but it was great to see everyone and I got back on track as it were on Sunday." Mark said he is on course for the London run - on Sunday February 23 - where he will again don his Prince costume and raise more money and awareness for the two causes The Dudley Park Run takes place every Saturday morning at 9am at The Dell Stadium, Bryce Road, Pensnett Riders cross the Firefly Bridge over Trail Creek during the 14th Annual Athens Physical Therapy Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride Athens starting point at Dudley Park on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Riders start in the morning in Athens and Union Point and some will ride the full 39 miles of the Firefly Trail. Adelaide-based Electrolux Home Products has started shipping ovens to the US in a major company milestone celebrated today.  Premier of South Australia Peter Malinauskus MP and Ai Group Head of Adelaide Jodie van Deventer joined senior members of the white goods manufacturer in launching the export program.  “This is the first time the Electrolux Dudley Park facility has exported into the US market and represents a major milestone for local operations,” Electrolux Home Products General Manager Phillip Saloniklis (pictured, far right) said.  “This is a real game changer for us as the size of that market is 14 times greater than that of Australia and presents a real opportunity for us to further build on what we have been able to do here at Dudley Park.  “The US market has more than 350 million people and provides the volume opportunity for growth the business is looking for.”  Dudley Park, which employs about 400 employees and has its own local R&D group, is the last of the white goods manufacturers in this country.  While 95 per cent of its total production is destined for the Australian & New Zealand markets, it also manufactures a large range of ovens for the Africa, Middle East and Asian markets.   Popular brands such as AEG, Electrolux, Westinghouse, Chef and Frigidaire all fall under the Electrolux umbrella.  Sporting the Frigidaire badge, the ovens heading to the US come in two sizes: first off the rank is a 600mm (24”) built-in product and from early next year, a 900mm (36”) freestanding product will also be exported.  They will offer US home chefs features not currently available in that range such as air fry and steam bake.   “The products we are supplying are high-end, high-niche and low volume, so it’s much cheaper for us to make the ovens here in Australia and freight them to the US,” Mr Saloniklis said.  “It's a bit like Ferraris. You don't set up factories for Ferraris all around the world because you only sell 20 or 30 in each country. You make them in Italy and send them out. In our case, we are initially expecting to sell between 20,000-40,000 units of these ovens, with the opportunity to grow this volume." A 600mm built-in product is also destined for the Canadian market.  The extra volume is excellent news for the Adelaide plant.  “The US market is where we see our growth,” Mr Saloniklis said.  “That growth reinforces the presence we have here, and it also benefits the Australian market because the more volume, the more our fixed costs get spread, which makes own local product even cheaper.”  On target to produce more than 360,000 ovens this year with a goal of producing more than 400,000 units by 2025 and more than 500,00 by 2030, Electrolux continues to be a large employer within the Adelaide community.  “The additional volume as we hit 400,000 and 500,000 will require us to bring on more staff,” Mr Saloniklis said.  “There is immense pride among employees and within the community to know they are manufacturing products that are being exported around the world.   “It’s a real recognition of the quality coming out of Australia and a real boost for the brand.”   Picture: (L-R) Kevin Fiske, Chief Operations Officer, Electrolux Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa; SA Premier Peter Malinauskas; Sally Neville, General Manager, AmCham South Australia; Ai Group Head of Adelaide Jodie van Deventer; Andrea Satireyo, Team Leader, City of Port Adelaide Enfield; Minister for Trade and Investment Nick Champion and Phillip Saloniklis, General Manager, Electrolux. Electrolux has been a member of Ai Group since 1962  Ai Group has provided Electrolux with great support during a period of instability, whether that be Covid or recent resourcing concerns, as well as industrial relations guidance. Our membership has also given us a chair at the table with decision and policymakers which allows our business concerns to be heard. – Phil Saloniklis, General Manager, Electrolux Home Products  Wendy Larter is Communications Manager at the Australian Industry Group. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a reporter, features writer, contributor and sub-editor for newspapers and magazines including The Courier-Mail in Brisbane and Metro, the News of the World, The Times and Elle in the UK.  Many local authorities are struggling with budget problems and parking charges have been introduced in many council owned car parks across the country in a bid to raise funds Before October last year it was free to park in the car parks for up to two hours in Dudley - Now it costs £1.20 or £1.80 depending on the location for a one hour stay The lack of free parking has caused concern for businesses and traders in the town who were already worried about a lack of shopper footfall 'The town centre seems a lot emptier now' Local business owners in Derby say they are noticing a devastating impact since the charges were brought in "It's a lot emptier now since this has come in" "Folks won't come here and buy a load of stuff knowing they're going to have to walk for miles to get back to their car They'll park anywhere out of town." "From October last year when they introduced the charges I saw a massive drop in my trade" Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News 'Local people are the ones that are struggling' Local people are calling for a reverse on the charges and Dudley's MP Sonia Kumar has put forward the issue in parliament During her speech she said: "Local authorities are trying to claw back their way out of financial difficulties by making decisions to increase parking fees across the country Dudley Council have implemented these changes which has been the subject of much debate." "Our high streets and leisure centres are the heart of our communities and provide the social and economic value for residents in Dudley and across the UK but in recent years we've seen too many once thriving high streets fail." Dudley council is one of many having to make difficult decisions to balance the books cabinet member for highways and environment at Dudley Council said: “Much like other local authorities across the country Dudley Council is facing difficult decisions as we try to balance the books and ensure our finances are robust for the future of our borough “As part of the almost £42million of savings that we need to make the local authority has had no choice but to remove free parking from our offer with car parking charges comparable with rates charged across the wider region.” Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know… Memorial Park located off of Gran Ellen Drive in Athens The park is one of many fishing spots provided by Athens-Clarke County Sandy Creek Park is located alongside the 260-acre Lake Chapman but not not on or near the dam and spillway Commonly caught fish include channel and bullhead catfish Fishers are required to release fish that are caught and the daily limit for bass is 10 and the daily limit for crappie is 30.For people ages 4 to 64 the park charges a $2 fee upon entry and is located at 400 Bob Holman Road 32-acre wildlife preserve Ben Burton Park is a peaceful fishing location on the Middle Oconee River the Oconee River hosts varying species of fish While motorized boating vehicles are not allowed visitors are allowed to navigate the river using kayaks Fishing is allowed for all Georgia Department of Natural Resources fishing license holders the Birchmore Trail and recreational areas within its 72 acres features a fishing pond that is accessible from a paved trail The pond is stocked with bream and catfish and is located on Gran Ellen Drive All fishing regulations must be followed and the individual must hold a Georgia Department of Natural Resources fishing license Dudley Park exists on 32 acres along the North Oconee River and Trail Creek and fishing is permitted along the North Oconee River within the park Fishing is allowed to all individuals who use Georgia-legal equipment and have a Georgia Department of Natural Resources fishing license The 60-acre Lake Herrick is a part of the University of Georgia's campus and accompanying the intramural fields Under the management of UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources and part of Oconee Forest Park the lake is a popular and accessible public fishing spot for university students and the Athens community alike allowing non-motorized boats such as canoes kayaks and paddleboards for recreational and fishing purposes the Georgia Museum of Art provides a… virtual fundraiser will take place through August 31 in honor of the late 23-y… University of Georgia alumna Camille Whalen was constantly being asked for babysitter recommendations and as the chapter advisor for UGA’s Al… the Georgia Film Academy in collaboration with the University of Georgia will host a new course at Athena … Upon arriving at the University of Georgia to begin their college years as complete strangers Jade Ireland and Jessica Thompson already had o… Halls HeadThere has been a significant power outage across the suburbs of Mandurah Dudley Park and Halls Head on Thursday morning The Western Power website shows the extent of the area impacted The estimated time of power being restored across all three suburbs is currently 2pm For more information, visit the Western Power website. 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Read our Privacy Policy. but your grave isn'tGrave recycling is often driven by economic imperatives rather than purely spatial concerns.Space can be at a premium in cemeteries…and when it runs out ShareGet SBS News daily and direct to your InboxSign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.Your email address *Morning (Mon–Fri) The proposal to build a $70,000 fence around the parking lot of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House in downtown Sioux Falls led to yet another contentious public meeting on Monday evening on homelessness Some citizens said the money would be better spent on housing and others asked why the lot couldn't simply be turned into something akin to a park Others, including a recent candidate for the Sioux Falls City Council, believe that the city's real reason for the fence is to aid in the construction of the proposed Riverline Center citing millions of dollars the city spent on housing projects and reiterating that no one believes that the fence alone is an adequate solution to the homelessness dilemma — but emphasizing that the parking lot is a hotbed of bad behavior that resulted in nearly 2,000 calls to police in 2024 alone With a final vote on the proposal set for March 4 following a deferral last week an apparent lightning rod — a representation of the homelessness problem as a whole about a $70,000 fence," Councilor David Barranco said after the meeting Planning and Development Services Director Jeff Eckhoff began the meeting by giving a short overview of the ordinance which passed a first reading of the council on Feb It would allow the city to lease the parking lot from the St Joseph Catholic Housing at $1 a year for five years Eckhoff emphasized — would then be enclosed in a 4-foot-high iron fence Also included in the agreement is that if the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls ever decides that BDHH needs to leave its location the city would have the first opportunity to purchase the lot and the building Eckhoff said this was a request from the Diocese the council would have to vote to approve the purchase Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum has cited the call volume in the area as a primary driver behind the proposal stating that in 2024 the area near the lot had 1,800 police calls a number that rises to 2,700 if you include calls for EMS or fire personnel Thum said if any other part of the city was seeing that level of call volume, it would be a clear sign that something needed to change — and he pointed out that's exactly what occurred at the former site of the Lucky Lady Casino another building that saw its parking lot regularly become the site of disorderly and occasionally violent behavior saying that when people heard about garbage in the parking lot they weren't talking about stuff that could just simply be tossed into a trash can — it's things like queen-sized mattresses and garbage bags full of clothing things that well-meaning people are giving to people in the lot It's things like makeshift houses made from wooden pallets that are being built and inhabited by multiple people It was Shields' testimony specifically that spoke to Councilor Curt Soehl who said after the meeting about the fence that "If Madeline said no the city's mental health and addiction center which Treasure said has seen huge changes in how they're able to help people over the last six months Public input at the meeting was largely opposed to the fence though the stated reasons from speakers varied significantly Some seemed opposed to the fence on moral grounds while others said it would simply be pushing the issue into other parts of downtown Sioux Falls Still others questioned why the $70,000 couldn't be directed toward housing efforts — with Eckhoff later listing off several housing projects the city had funded to the tune of millions of dollars Jordan Deffenbaugh, who narrowly lost a runoff election to Councilor Richard Thomason last year in the race for the At-Large C seat said the fence was a step toward the gentrification of downtown Sioux Falls Deffenbaugh said in a Facebook post that he believes the real purpose of the fence is "to create a construction staging area so the city can create the conditions to force the Riverline District This and similar statements by others appear to stem from a comment made by Thad Pals chancellor for the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls 18 council meeting as he discussed the proposal “The city I believe will use this area as well," Pals said after noting that some of the lot would be reserved for BDHH employees to park maybe for some construction going on in that area.” TenHaken's office responded with a statement from Eckhoff reading “If City Council approves the second reading of the lease agreement between the City and the Catholic Diocese the city will construct and maintain a fence around the perimeter of the property named in the agreement 'the premises shall be used only for the purposes of parking or storage.' Bishop Dudley Hospitality House staff could use the parking stalls in the fenced in area to park and City teams could use the remaining area to store equipment used by various departments This lot next to the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House has been a topic of conversation since I started at the City in 2019 and the issues have only escalated each year generating a significant number of calls for Sioux Falls Police and EMS this is about the safety of the area and managing bad behavior — not about future development.” The Riverline Center proposal was announced by TenHaken early last year, and would see a new convention center built on a plot of land near 10th Street and Cliff Avenue — assuming that it is approved by voters in an advisory election for which a date has yet to be set. No official cost for the plan has been released though TenHaken has estimated a figure in the range of $200-$250 million One person did speak up in support of the fence near the end of the meeting saying that the behavior of people in the lot was often concerning to him and frightening to his children The comment kicked off an argument among several attendees that lasted until Councilor Rich Merkouris announced the meeting had concluded The final vote on the lease/fencing proposal is set for March 4 at Carnegie Town Hall Ensign Services has sold a major Dudley Park industrial investment with a 30 year leaseback The laundry service provider is banking $20.075 million for 2-4 Oxenham Street On 2.78 hectares at the north west corner of Exeter Terrace the holding contains 12,390 square metres of gross lettable area There is also significant hardstand and car parking built two five year options into the sale agreement The purchaser is a private investor; Colliers’ Paul Tierney, Gavin Bishop and Sean Thomson were the agents (story continues below) The sale comes two years since Peak Equities paid $16m for a neighbouring modern office/warehouse which has a head lease until 2035 to Spotless which recently sub-let it to the Department of Defence Last month, the laundry service provider offloaded neighbouring sites in Melbourne’s inner north Northcote Colliers’ Joe Kairouz and Robert Papaleo brokered that deal Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login ABC News News HomeFour people hurt in explosion at Dudley Park house Adelaide emergency authorities sayShare Four people hurt in explosion at Dudley Park house Adelaide emergency authorities sayTopic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents An explosion left the Dudley Park house damaged and two people with burns. (ABC News: Chris McLoughlin) Link copiedShareShare articleFour people have been hurt in an explosion at a house at Dudley Park in Adelaide's inner northern suburbs. Emergency crews rushed to the unit in Young Street about 2:20pm. The Metropolitan Fire Service said a small fire was out when crews arrived and it is believed a gas canister exploded. A 23-year-old man with serious burns to his arms and legs was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. A 24-year-old woman, a 12-year-old boy and a 28-year-old man were also taken to hospital but police said their injuries were not life-threatening. Neighbour Bianca Hooper said she heard the blast and went outside to investigate. "I was just in the kitchen there, pretty much about to make a snack, when I heard a big bang and came out the front and the girlfriend was screaming, the house was on fire," she said. "I just tried to help them out." She said the young woman appeared to be in shock and the man was screaming and bleeding. Ms Hooper said other family members at the scene were trying to calm the young woman as she was put into an ambulance. Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents 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) The cost of charges on council-owned car parks across the borough will be frozen for five years said the pledge had been factored into the authority’s medium term five-year financial strategy The council voted to re-introduce car parking charges in August last year with the move projected to raise more than £3.5 million over the next three years “We are aware that the decision to increase parking charges last year was not popular in some quarters and recognise the concerns of traders and shoppers But given the unprecedented financial situation the council found itself in needing to find more than £41 million of savings “What we can do now is give a reassurance that there will be no increase in the charges for the next five years unlike the hikes announced recently by some of our neighbouring councils “We recognise the concerns of traders and shoppers so this 5 year freeze will hopefully be well received especially in light of the increases in neighbouring councils” “The income from the charges is in the first instance directly helping to protect the delivery of our frontline services for the most vulnerable in our borough as the situation starts to hopefully improve we want to use the money to fund improvements to car parks starting from £1.20 to £1.80 for an hour depending on the car park To find out more, including a full list of charges, go to https://www.dudley.gov.uk/newparkingfees Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ film screening and more5 PHOTOSNothing lights up the night in Athens quite like the annual Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade at Dudley Park (100 Dudley Park Rd) large-scale illuminated art works and more Seabear Oyster Bar brings their "Shuck Truck" to Athentic Brewing (108 Park Ave.) for Oyster Fest starting at 3 p.m Admission is free and the event includes the release of Athentic's Oyster Stout craft beer Only one venue in town offers excellence in movie presentation and live music all on one stage $15 admission gets you a ticket for an 8 p.m screening of indie horror flick "Pater Noster and The Mission of Light" followed by a director Q&A and a performance by Big Trouble Throughout March, locally-owned K.A. Artist Shop (127 N. Jackson St.) offers their $28 pre-teen and teen Art Card Club workshops. The next sessions are from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 7, and guests can drop in the day of or pre-order at kaartist.com Start your St. Patrick's Day festivities early with "A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation," scheduled to take place at The Classic Center (300 N. Thomas St.) from 8:30 p.m. to 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 9. Admission price begins at $42 per person, and tickets can be purchased in advance at classiccenter.com.