Error: no decision tree source folder detected The Grand Eastlakes Shopping Centre in Sydney has rebranded to One Global Gallery The shopping centre is the first of One Global Capital’s planned retail galleries to be created under the brand The company acquired The Grand Eastlakes Shopping Centre in October and is targeting more acquisitions in the coming months “We are at the early stage of growth phase of the company,” said Iwan Sunito in addition to the $120 million One Global Resorts Green Square forms part of a strategic seven-year vision to go public while growing the ‘recurring income’ of the company and building its mixed-use development capacity.” the first stage of the shopping centre opened By continuing, you agree to Octomedia Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy Gateway suburbs have often provided home buyers with a more affordable entry to some of the more premium suburbs in Australia The Eastern Suburbs in Sydney is one of the most exclusive regions of real estate in the country and often dominates sales prices both nationally and even on the world stage, with the likes of Bondi Beach and Point Piper seeing prices on par with New York and Tokyo The aspirational suburbs in the east located on the water however there are pockets for those to live in the Eastern Suburbs without the inflated price tag These suburbs tend to be known as gateway suburbs those that have all of the lifestyle benefits of being in one of the premium suburbs but are significantly more affordable Eastlakes boomed in the 1960s, when it was officially designated as its own suburb having previously been part of the Botany Bay area with buyers quick to jump on its ideal location between the beach What has been missing in the suburb is a push for new apartment living. The majority of apartments in Eastlakes date back decades in low-rise buildings with no facilities and outdated floorplans It's this which makes The Grand Eastlakes, the final development by Crown Group before they were placed into provisional liquidation after a shareholder dispute Crown Group completed The Grand Eastlakes in 2022 but kept a significant portion of the 133 apartments that were developed which have not previously been available to purchase before two and three-bedroom apartments have proven popular with everyone from first home buyers to downsizers as well as investors who are well aware of the value proposition on offer McGrath Projects Director, Adam Sparkes, says the opportunity to buy an apartment of this calibre in Eastlakes "Any future apartment development in Eastlakes will have to command higher prices due to the drastic increase in construction costs in recent years," Sparkes says "The Grand Residences really does represent great buying in the Eastern Suburbs." The most recent sales have seen a price per square metre at around $12,000 a rarity in the new apartment market in the Eastern Suburbs The Grand Residences, located above The Grand Shopping Centre that is home to 16 retailers including a full-line Woolworths, also features a 25-metre heated swimming pool, a gym, and a resident rooftop space with a TV, alfresco dining and lounge areas, and a built-in barbecue with 270-degree views back to the Sydney CBD We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home Credit: The NightlyA 41-year-old man has been charged over anti-Semitic hate messages that were sprayed on a Jewish school just as students were returning from the summer break The arrest and charges come as Strike Force Pearl intensifies its crackdown on anti-Semitic incidents so far leading to 30 arrests and 151 charges preschool and early learning centre on January 30 following reports of anti-Semitic graffiti Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.On arrival they discovered anti-Semitic hate speech sprayed across a home adjacent to the school’s entrance police were also called to a home on Sparks Street in Eastlakes Officers believed the two incidents were linked with police releasing an image taken from CCTV showing two people inside a car that was seen near both locations Police released an image of two men who they believed could help with their inquiries into anti-Semitism incidents (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE) Credit: AAPOn Thursday strike force detectives arrested a 41-year-old man on Maloney Street Eastlakes,” a NSW Police spokesperson said Police alleged they located “multiple prohibited drugs” on the man when they searched him The man was refused bail and is set to appear before the Downing Centre Local Court on Friday principal Noelene Bellingham sent a letter to parents saying 24/7 security would now used “I regret to inform you that last night our school was targeted by anti-Semitic graffiti,” she wrote “Police and security are both investigating the matter with additional steps now being taken to boost security 24/7 I want to reassure you that we are a strong community and we will get through this together.” Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Due to unique circumstances surrounding the release of The Grand Residences Eastlakes apartments, there is now a rare opportunity for home buyers and investors to secure a foothold in Sydney’s coveted Eastern Suburbs property market Located above the Eastlakes Shopping Centre on Evans Avenue these apartments were developed by the renowned Crown Group which initially retained around one-third of the units following their off the plan and post-completion sales campaigns after a shareholder dispute led to Crown Group entering provisional liquidation in August 2023 the remaining apartments have been re-released to the market at a price point that is unmatched in the new apartment market of the Eastern Suburbs The final selection of apartments is available and three-bedroom units ranging from $745,000 to $1,675,000 A key advantage for buyers is that, as part of the receiver sale, all apartments at The Grand Residences Eastlakes come with an extended warranty In a typical direct purchase from a developer buyers usually have a 90-day window to identify any defects in the apartment new buyers will receive an extended warranty that covers them from the settlement date through to June 30 The warranty covers all internal fixtures and fittings including those that have previously been rented There are no true comparable apartments in Eastlakes, or even the surrounding suburbs, that match the quality, design, and finishes found at The Grand Residences Completed as Crown Group’s final development these apartments set a new benchmark for luxury in the area The Grand Residences feature spacious floorplans floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto large balconies and kitchens equipped with high-end SMEG appliances and sleek stone island benches in the larger apartments the amenities at The Grand Residences are a standout feature with the 25-metre heated pool serving as the centrepiece Additional highlights include a well-equipped gym an impressive rooftop deck with alfresco dining areas residents can enjoy expansive views back towards the city Each apartment comes with secure parking, and select units feature separate studies, catering to the diverse needs of buyers. Strategically located for easy access to Sydney’s CBD, popular beaches, and key amenities, The Grand Residences is positioned at the edge of the city’s thriving inner-east, close to vibrant neighbourhoods like Rosebery and Alexandria The surrounding area offers a dynamic mix of cultural attractions including the renowned Cannery café and dining precinct the development has attracted steady interest from first home buyers drawn to the area’s strong rental yields and growing property values As the final apartments are sold, McGrath Projects and Crown Property Agency are overseeing the sell-down process with several fully furnished display units now available for viewing After completing the transfer of the One Global Conference Centre, Iwan Sunito’s One Global Capital has continued its buying spree securing The Grand Shopping Centre at Eastlakes in Sydney’s east It's paid $19.5 million, on a yield of seven per cent, for the shopping centre that sits beneath the Crown Group developed The Grand Residences Eastlakes “This acquisition will bring One Global Capital’s investment asset value to be in excess of $750 million,” One Global Capital Chairman and Group CEO Iwan Sunito said “We are at the early stage of growth phase of the company I am very happy with the strategic acquisition that I have built up in the last two years “This significant acquisition forms part of a strategic seven-year vision to go public while growing the ‘recurring income’ of the company and building its mixed-use development capacity." The centre will eventually be rebranded from The Grand to The One Global Centre "The team is immediately working towards adding more mix including more convenience stores We expect to fill up the space within three months following completion of the acquisition." The first stage of The Grand Shopping Centre comprises over 3,000 sqm of retail space and consists of 16 outlets including a larger format ALDI a Woolworths Metro and a range of specialty stores including Pattison Pattiserie Sunito said they want The One Global Centre to be the new community hub for the East “I am greatly inspired on the ‘walking village’ and ‘green concept’ of Brisbane’s James Street in Fortitude Valley and West Hollywood We want The One Global Centre to be a centre that brings green to the area and also to rediscover its social and cultural roots “I believe that The One Global Centre being surrounded by many of the residents around it and the low-rise buildings is ideal for this walkable village and green centre concept.” Since its completion two years ago, The Grand Residences in Eastlakes still stands as the newest apartment development in the gateway suburb to Sydney's East With the final apartments recently being released to the market, we went down to The Grand Residences to talk to its residents and find out what it's like to live in the development There's been a mix of owner-occupiers over the years Peter, an interior designer, has been at The Grand Eastlakes since it was completed two years ago while Prateek had been a tenant in the building before recently purchasing a unit as a rentvestor Both owners talked to the quality of what developer Crown Group has created at The Grand Residences, as well as the extensive facilities in the building and the prime location, offering access to Sydney's best beaches and the thriving cafe and dining hubs of Rosebery and Newtown Another resident praised the convenience and accessibility of The Grand Residences noting its proximity to essential amenities such as cafes Read more: The prime Eastern Suburbs location of The Grand Residences, Eastlakes are marketing the final apartments available in The Grand Residences They've been popular so far with first home buyers Read more: How The Grand Residences, Eastlakes apartments, stack up for investors We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia. We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home! Eastlake Junior CC is starting the 2024/25 cricket season on a high with the Deakin West Oval net facility receiving a major rebuild just in time for the first round of the season Eastlake Junior & Senior Cricket Clubs as well as the broader community will benefit from the new nets with four new enclosed nets and one open public net built in place of the old facilities The old four-lane facility had become unsafe and unusable with what was left of the synthetic surface badly worn The project was completed by Cricket ACT’s preferred cricket training facilities supplier which included the complete removal of the old outdated nets before the reoriented five-lane facility was constructed in its place The new facility includes soft internal netting and clear marking for modified junior cricket pitch lengths a new storage facility was constructed in place of the old Colourbond shed will accommodate both clubs with storing equipment “The Club is very excited to have such wonderful facilities facilities that will continue to attract more participants to our club for many years to come.” quality infrastructure is crucial to the growth of our sport and are glad that these facilities will offer a safe inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants into the future” The project was made possible through funding made available from the ACT Government Eastlake Cricket Club and the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) a national initiative of Cricket Australia that provides funding for community cricket facility projects and ensuring that cricket really can be a sport for all acknowledging the important role that these partners play in providing facilities for community cricket across Australia The next round of Cricket ACT’s ACIF program is due to open mid-October, with an information session open to all eligible clubs, associations, schools, government agencies, and cricket facility managers being held on Tuesday 15th October 2024 6pm-7.30pm. to register for the information session, please click here. Cricket ACT acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and ancestors of the land we live and meet on, the Ngunnawal people. Cricket ACT acknowledges that other people and families also have a traditional connection to the lands of the ACT and region and we respect this connection to country. We honour and pay respect to the Elders in our local communities, both past and present. We celebrate the participation of First Nations peoples, families and communities, and recognise their individual and collective shared connection and history with cricket. We are committed to listening and learning about how we as people, an organisation and community advocate for equitable outcomes and positive futures with all First Nations peoples. First Nations Artwork with thanks to Wiradjuri woman Kalara Gilbert. Picture by Bernard HumphreysMangoplah-Cookardinia United-Eastlakes have pulled ahead in an extra time thriller to secure the 2024 Riverina League premiership 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 areaContinueAll year the competition has been dubbed the tightest in seasons and the grand final had the phrase echoing true once again Speaking ahead of the big day the side had expressed they felt they earned their position this year even more so than previously but that didn't mean they thought the job would be easy The two-time reigning premiers were down at the first two breaks before tightening to a draw at the end of the third quarter Despite the early deficit the game was incredibly tight and neither side really looked dominant Ultimately the Goannas finished the second extra time period ahead 77-74 after a last second goal from Griffith in the final term pushed the game into overtime Both teams had the flow of play for minutes at a time and were clean with their use of the ball While the game had its fair share of body-on-body clashes both teams played a very free flowing style of netball and it was the match-ups under the ring that were most exciting for spectators In her debut season with the club Rio Weidemann in GK stepped her game up another level against league rising star Brooke Buckley in GS Weidemann might not have had the height advantage over Buckley but her vertical leap easily evened the playing field View +17 PhotosPictures by Bernard HumphreysShe did well to keep the holding shooter moving and not allow the easy high ball under the ring Alongside her Kate Wallace was all over league best and fairest winner Jenna Richards Wallace did well to counteract Richards' pace and made the Swans earn every feed into the circle best on court Ash Reynoldson was flying through the air with grace She knew exactly how to drag out her Swans defender to clear space for a long ball under the ring the pair were getting around each other and visibly fired up throughout the game- something the timid Goannas have not always been known to show With the big games come the big crowds and it was no different in the Narrandera stadium with a near deafening roar as the full-time whistle blew to signal the teams would go to extra time MCUE coach Lisa Reynoldson said this victory felt even sweeter than the grand final victories that came before because we really had to grind this year out," Reynoldson said we've had to grind out the last part of this season and I'm really proud of the girls getting tighter heads in the right space "Even just seeing the girls jump around after that final whistle went showed how much this year meant to them." Speaking to her players throughout the game when they were down during the early quarters she said the message was clear There is plenty of netball to come and you can chip away at their lead Phoebe Wallace takes a pass during the 2024 A grade Riverina League grand final Picture by Bernard HumphreyAnd chip away they did who has previously been involved in overtime grand finals as a player said heading into extra time she knew her side had it in them to run out another 14-minutes Co-captains Phoebe Wallace and Mikaela Cole said they were concerned though adrenaline was key to keeping their legs going "The adrenaline was kicking in," Wallace said "We were buggered but we forgot about that quickly and just got straight back into it "It just felt like a normal part of the game really." saying the physical impact of the game was already setting in The surprise of winning in such a spectacular way was still settling in when she spoke "An extra 14-minutes of netball is a fair amount when you think about it but we really had to work for it today and I feel absolutely ecstatic that we got across the line." Every grand final is going to have a good atmosphere but the sound when the game went into overtime was at another level Griffith supporters get up and about during the 2024 A grade Riverina League grand final Picture by Bernard HumphreyReynoldson said blocking out the noise is something she had been working on with her team in the lead up to the game Not because she thought it would go to overtime but because she knew their previous success meant they might not be crowd favourites "We've spoken about that a lot this year in particular thinking that we were maybe not the crowd favourite because we've won a few now," she said focusing on what's in those four lines of the court and that's it." Cole said that as the crowd got louder it became harder to block out the noise but admitted to tuning in to the Goannas loyal Hearing them on the side she said helped push her even further despite the body aches when you hear that big cheer or your name called out," she said "I do block out to some extent but I do enjoy getting around the crowd when they get around us as well." The central cohort of the MCUE A grade team has remained unchanged in recent seasons As they've played together for longer and got to know one another better Reynoldson said the performance they put on court was everything she could have asked for and a testament to how they have matured as a group they can be quite timid so working on court toughness matching physicality with other teams as well as doing the basics right looking at their own performances and what we can improve on so [they have matured in the] mental part of the game as well as the physical." Cole said she is hoping to see most of the cohort return to the club again in 2025 playing with the group each season is a privilege but to play with her sister makes it even better "That's probably the best game of netball I've ever played really so to do that with Kate and all the girls Mangoplah-Cookardinia United-Eastlakes players celebrate their grand final win Picture by Bernard Humphreys"We made a big thing at the start o f this finals series after we had four first loss to Griffith to just smile so it was really fun and really good to do it with Kate." Reynoldson also congratulated the league as a whole for the development it has undergone in the six years she has been involved at the senior level She congratulated all grades for their continued improvements and said the league is truly the premier competition in the region develop the competition and push each other more I really believe it's through the grades," she said "Watching other clubs and other grades through the finals series I can definitely see the improvement in all grades Tahlia Sinclair runs around Wagga Wagga for The Daily Advertiser. You can reach me on 0455 370 575 Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Today's top stories curated by our news team 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 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 This is probably not the page you’re looking for As the 2025 regular season races towards its conclusion, the Eastlake High School Falcons find themselves in a battle for playoff contention and the pressure is on for the Falcons to secure those crucial wins The Falcons gave themselves some hope Wednesday by scoring eight runs in the top of the seventh to defeat Montwood in a District 1-6A showdown at Montwood High School With five games remaining in district play the Falcons are within striking distance of earning one of the four playoff spots available Coronado remains in first with a 10-3 record Eastlake with its 5-8 mark and Franklin is 3-10 Eastlake plays Eastwood and Socorro on Friday and Saturday to try to climb even further in the standings The Falcons forced Montwood to use four pitchers in the seventh inning Second baseman Cam Montez and third baseman Miguel Maldonado each had doubles Two errors and a wild pitch also played a critical role in Eastlake's big inning the Falcons had lost four one run games in district play "Our kids stayed with it and gave a great effort The team continues to believe; now we just have to take it one game at a time." What Eastlake players Cam Montez and Danny Martinez said"We kept the good energy and had confidence who drove in two runs in the first inning with a double: "We had some ups and downs and lost some close games More: HS scores El Paso high school sports results for April 7-12, 2025 Chavez can be reached at chavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X Driving to the airport from Sydney’s CBD along the Eastern Distributor it’s not hard to notice the roll out of one golf hole after another You get a sneak peak of The Australian Golf Club another private club in Bonnie Doon skirts the edge of what might be considered the Sydney Sandbelt A vast expanse of Botany Wetlands (part of the old Sydney drinking water supply) separates Eastlake from The Lakes but the two clubs’ history is forever linked The Metropolitan Board of Water Supply and Sewerage granted The Lakes club a 20-year lease in 1928 to build a private golf course A condition of the lease required The Lakes to also construct an 18-hole course The Lakes enlisted Eric Apperly and former Australian Open and PGA champion Tom Howard to map out a design for their championship course as well as the new public layout at Eastlake Apperly defeated Howard 4 & 3 in the final of the 1920 Australian Amateur nearly a decade earlier) The first nine holes of the layout was opened in 1930 a handful of months after the great Bobby Jones won the US Open and completed the Grand Slam Therein lies the origin of the course’s name as Jones’ home course was East Lake in Atlanta When the remaining nine holes were completed two years later penned a letter to Jones notifying him Eastlake had been named after his club as well as a memento and a club used by Jones “I want you to know how very much I appreciated your letter informing me that the Eastlake Golf Club of Australia has been christened more or less in honour of myself for which I am very grateful,” Jones wrote “Please express for me to your membership my sincere good wishes for the prosperity of the club and their enjoyment of it.” Nearly 90 years on from the arrival of Jones’ letter and the club is prospering well beyond the dreams of its founding members Memberships are doing well and the course is likely to host approximately 60,000 rounds in 2021 Eastlake’s popularity can be attributed to the quality of the course – in terms of the design and presentation – and the value for money it represents The most dramatic improvements to the course have all come in the past dozen years It started with new holes and significant upgrades created by course designer Ross Watson and has continued in recent times with major works overseen by course superintendent Nathan Bradbury What has remained a constant is the bones of Apperly and Howard’s original routing –an eight-hole trek out to the furthest end of the property before looping back for a 10-hole journey back to the clubhouse This is not dissimilar to some of the great Scottish layouts like the Old New and Jubilee courses at St Andrews or Royal Troon on the Ayrshire Coast Most of Watson’s work can be found on the front nine dogleg right par-5 7th were major redesigns the 351-metre par-4 8th and the tough par-3 9th were new holes Not only is it a strong mid- or long-iron from the tee but the approach must clear ‘the burn’ that cuts across the fairway short of the green and wraps around the right edge of the hole with just two bunkers separating the water from the putting surface The job isn’t done once you’re on the dance floor with subtle slopes making green-reading here a difficult process one of the most memorable is Eastlake’s short par-4 14th hole The 249-metre ‘Big Dipper’ offers a genuine birdie chance heading back to the clubhouse but treat it with contempt and you might pencil in a double bogey on the scorecard while the fairway wraps left around the edge of the hazard and climbs a short but steep hill to a green protected by bunkers left and right The temptation to drive straight at the green Bradbury has overseen the redesign of the tees bunkers and the removal of non-native Pine trees which has fully exposed one of the most attractive holes on the course Similar tree clearing has been undertaken at the next – a 454-metre par-5 – and this significantly improved the quality of the fairway turf as well as widening the playing lines along the rippling fairway to the pitched green I’ve played Eastlake dozens of times during the past 35 years and for much of that time I hated just one hole Arriving at the 17th tee meant contemplating a tee shot with a long iron or fairway wood – depending on the wind strength and direction – to tiny normally rock hard green sitting atop a steep hill 200 metres away I never birdied the hole and could probably count the number of pars on one hand that hole no longer exists and has been replaced by a shorter par-3 featuring a large undulating green separated from the Botany Wetlands by two deep bunkers The downhill tee shot of 155 metres is more appealing and fun for players of all standards Complementing the design changes has been a serious dedication to improving and maintaining the overall quality of the playing surfaces which are excellent for a public access layout The significant improvements at Eastlake during the past decade has been played out and documented in Golf Australia magazine’s biennial ranking of Australia’s Top-100 Public Access Courses and jumped up another five places in 2017 to No.75 There were more celebrations in 2019 when it reached No.63 and then “Complementing the design changes has been a serious dedication to improving and maintaining the overall quality of the playing surfaces.” Bradbury has been at the helm at Eastlake throughout that time and his work to improve the layout to make rounds of golf more fun for all golfers has certainly caught the eye of our ranking judges He has recently overseen a rebuild of many tees and will soon turn his attention to upgrading most of Eastlake’s bunkers during the next few years The non-native tree removal program implemented by Bradbury has worked wonders not just to widen the playing corridors on most holes but also to improve the turf quality as the kikuyu fairways don’t have to compete with Pine trees sucking all the moisture out of the ground so you don’t need lots of trees making it even more difficult,” Bradbury said “The tree removal program has been huge and as a result the course is more fun to play than it was 10 years ago “I’m lucky in that I have a general manager and a board that realise what a great asset they have out there and they allow me to make it as good as it can possibly be The one common goal between us is player enjoyment.” Eastlake will certainly maintain its presence in the ranking and its popularity will continue to rise DESIGNERS: Eric Apperly & Tom Howard (1932); Ross Watson (2012); in-house (ongoing) PGA PROFESSIONALS: Alex Sutherland (head professional); James Edge GREEN FEES: $50 (weekdays); $55 (weekends) MEMBERSHIPS: Eastlake has a number of membership options that are very competitive, from a low cost start up through to the traditional full membership. There is a waiting list for the six- and seven-day full membership. However, there are five-day (Monday to Friday) memberships as well as two-day (Monday and Thursday) memberships available. For more details of available member categories, visit the club’s website ACCOLADES: No.52, Golf Australia’s Top-100 Public Access Courses, 2021 Eastern Suburbs property seekers have been given one of the best opportunities to buy into the priciest region in Australia at prices not seen in years, with the release of the final apartments in Crown Group's award-winning development, The Grand Residences, Eastlakes Crown Group was placed into provisional liquidation in August 2023 The apartments are now being released to the market in an ordinary wind-down of the Group The first stage of the project was developed over a five-year period Beneath the apartments there is a vibrant retail precinct with 15 retailers Anchored by a large-format Aldi Supermarket Australia Post and a variety of speciality stores and services Completed to much fanfare at the beginning of 2022 the first stage won the Urban Taskforce Australia Development Excellence Awards in the Mixed-Use Development category one of the most prestigious awards a development can get in Australia Chair of the Urban Taskforce Judging Panel said The Grand Residences by Crown Group represented an exemplary project in mixed-use developments and urban renewal “It will significantly revitalise this previously overlooked area of Sydney and create immeasurable benefits for the local community allowing it to better meet the needs of the future forecast population growth,” Johnson said Everything Crown Group has done well over the past decade is on show at The Grand Residences Their commitment to producing larger apartments than the norm is apparent immediately even with the one-bedroom units which span nearly 60 sqm and have a balcony off the open-plan kitchen Every apartment within the complex has at least one car space Crown Group’s signature high-end amenity is also a key feature at The Grand Residences On offer for residents is a 25-metre heated pool The provisional liquidators have appointed McGrath Projects and Crown Property Agency to assist with the sell-down of the development.  McGrath Projects and Crown Property Agency have already held a highly successful weekend launch of the apartments, which was attended by a mix of first home buyers, “rightsizers”, investors and owner-occupiers who see the value this Eastern Suburbs address provides. McGrath Projects Director, Adam Sparkes, says the building offers incredible value for every cohort of buyers looking at the Eastern Suburbs. “The building is achieving strong rental yields for the area, and since completion two years ago properties have been tightly held. The opportunity to buy at this price point and in this location isn’t likely to come around again.” Queanbeyan Tiger's Aiden Bowyer and Eastlake's Aaron Bruce are looking as fresh as daisies Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBowyer made the 2024 Team of the Year including the competition's leading goal kicker Andrew Swan His coach Kade Klemke won coach of the year With close to 300 first grade games to his name Eastlake stalwart Bruce knows it's always safer to choose the chicken over the fish and that grand final week is not over until about 7pm on Saturday night He watched on as teammate Angus Baker easily won the Mulrooney He can't wait to play in a grand final with his brother Josh, who made the move back home this season after retiring from the AFL Eastlake and Queanbeyan will battle for the AFL Canberra first grade premiership at Football Park on Saturday The season's head-to-head tally is at 2-1 in the Tigers' favour but Bruce has been around long enough to know it all comes down to this one game Queanbeyan captain Aiden Bowyer and Eastlake captain Aaron Bruce Picture by Karen Hardy"It's been mentioned a few times already but the competition's been very close this year," he said "Everyone's beaten everyone at some stage and you have to get it right on the day and hope that's enough to get the job done." He said Queanbeyan was strong across the park "They'll be a real challenge this weekend," he said The Eastlake club will be well represented on the day with its second grade men's team up against Ainslie It also won the men's community cup division three grand final last Saturday Belconnen captain Lilly Buchanan and Queanbeyan captain Jayde Hamilton Picture by Karen HardyBut it's the Tigers going for the one-two this Saturday; their women's team is firm favourite They haven't lost a game all year. Their percentage is 741.13. Their biggest win was 20.19 (139) to 0.0 (0) against the Gungahlin Jets Captain Jayde Hamilton is glad the women's game is first - at 11.15am - because then all the pressure will be on the men's team to get the double the men's and the women's are all here for each other," she said but to do it in the club's 100th year would be really special." 9am: Women's second grade: Ainslie v Queanbeyan 11.15am: Women's first grade: Queanbeyan v Belconnen 1.35pm: Men's second grade: Eastlake v Ainslie 3.55pm: Men's first grade: Queanbeyan v Eastlake Don't miss updates on news about the Public Service 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 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international property developer Crown Group is in the midst of transforming one of the most little-known eastern suburbs creating what they’ve dubbed ‘the new east’ – a $1billion thriving The Grand Eastlakes (formerly known as Eastlakes LIVE) Crown Group Chair & Group CEO Iwan Sunito said we are dramatically transforming the suburb of Eastlakes building a modern new urban village which will breathe much-needed new life and energy optimism and renewal into this tired yet brilliantly located suburb in Sydney’s highly coveted east Developed on both sides of Evans Avenue in the heart of Eastlakes the dual-staged master-planned urban renewal project comprises 490 world-class luxury apartments designed by acclaimed tier one architecture practice fjmt with two retail precincts on both sides of the project located on the north side of Evans Ave and opening imminently in August includes 133 apartments idyllic positioned above a 15-retail outlet shopping centre anchored by a larger format 1600 sqm ALDI and a Woolworths Metro located on the south side of Evans Ave and commences construction in late 2022 consists of 357 apartments positioned above a sprawling 13,000 sqm three storey ultra-modern shopping centre featuring 80 high-end and convenient retail outlets including a full line Woolworths and a contemporary community town centre including a medical centre and public library A new eat street will offer an array of exciting restaurant and dining options alongside apartments set across five high-rise buildings Mr Sunito said Crown Group is creating a world-class urban village and destination in its own right at Eastlakes attracting a whole new community to live This project will celebrate and showcase the work of architects as ‘placemakers and collaborators’ that goes beyond the design just of buildings and brings a new life and joy to a previously tired and uninviting urban setting in much need of renewal and revitalisation “What it also brings is a flow-on effect of continued urban growth and renewal amenities and commercial activity to Eastlakes and surrounding areas,” Mr Sunito added Eastlakes in five years will look dramatically different Colliers Residential Managing Director Peter Chittenden who is managing sales of Stage One at The Grand Residences emphasised not only is Crown Group creating Sydney’s new east a dynamic entertainment and lifestyle precinct but it is also an affordable alternative to other Eastern suburbs or inner-city neighbourhoods where property seekers are priced out families or downsizers wanting all of the convenience of living above a shopping centre this project is attracting interest from young families and first home purchasers who are currently renting in the eastern suburbs love the east but are priced out of nearby beachside suburbs “The project will also attract healthy rental returns being a brand new development with all of Crown Group’s spectacularly conceived resort-style facilities such as beautiful pools and rooftop dining areas so it certainly is attractive to investors as well.” will be unrecognisable when the entire project is completed in late 2025,” Mr Chittenden said Enhanced value in buying above a shopping centre Drawing on their expertise and resounding success of the award-winning $500 million Top Ryde City Living residential project Crown Group will deliver another showstopping masterpiece at Eastlakes showcasing distinctive architecture and strong placemaking Top Ryde City Living won the prestigious President’s Award at the 2013 UDIA NSW Awards and saw 500 apartments built across seven high-rise towers above the Top Ryde City Shopping Centre “Property values at Top Ryde City Living increased by 33 per cent from the start to the completion of the project and continue to increase in value,” Mr Sunito remarked Mr Chittenden added that buying a property above a high-quality shopping centre is a great long-term investment which may increase the value of the property as well as attract tenants for rental properties “Property prices in the local area may also see a considerable uplift with the completion of The Grand precinct by late 2025 which makes buying now at the beginning of the project prudent first home or next home purchasers,” he said “Crown Group is genuinely transforming Eastlakes which will be a game-changer for the local area It’s tremendously exciting for this largely unknown pocket of Sydney’s east to be completely revitalised and reinvigorated with stunning new amenity and immaculately finished residences,” he said “Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities of the world It only makes sense to redevelop pockets of the city such as Eastlakes which is primely located within 18 minutes’ drive to the CBD but also a stone’s throw the east’s stunning array of beaches “It also has three championship golf courses and a range of fantastic schools right on its doorstep,” he added Among the string of highly coveted industry awards that Crown Group has won for its slew of iconic mixed-use projects The Grand Eastlakes was awarded the 2013 UDIA NSW & ACT Awards for Excellence for Concept Design Apartments are for sale from $740,000 for a one-bedroom apartment with car space to $1,520,500 for a three-bedroom apartment with car space The display centre is open by private appointment at 19a Evans Avenue Eastlakes with virtual appointments also available during the Sydney Lockdown visit www.crowngroup.com.au or phone 1800 853 162 while El Paso Eastlake's Zaira Mendoza catches El Paso Eastlake's Charley Solis hits a slap single to third during a playoff game against Legacy Legacy pitcher Lily Amaya (left) listens to her catcher Aaliaha Whitehead (right) during a playoff game against El Paso Eastlake El Paso Eastlake's Ava Licerio delivers a pitch to a Legacy batter Legacy's Taylor Martinez hits a sacrifice fly to center during a playoff game against El Paso Eastlake Legacy's Lily Amaya delivers a pitch to an El Paso Eastlake batter Legacy's Aaliaha Whitehead runs to second base on a double during a playoff game against El Paso Eastlake April 26 at Gene Smith Field Legacy center fielder Aliyah Valdez throws the ball during a playoff game against El Paso Eastlake Legacy played like a softball team that was fighting to keep its season going on Saturday The Lady Rebels had a hot start in an elimination game against El Paso Eastlake at Gene Smith Field but the Lady Falcons’ big innings were too much to overcome Eastlake scored four runs in the fourth and sixth innings to come away with a 9-4 win over Legacy in Game 2 of a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff series The Lady Falcons (25-12) swept the series and will advance to face Euless Trinity in the area round while the Lady Rebels’ season ends at 17-16 Legacy quickly put its 12-1 loss in Game 1 on Friday behind it as sacrifice flies from Aaliaha Whitehead and Taylor Whitehead gave LHS a 2-0 lead through two innings Lady Rebels starter Lily Amaya started the game on a roll retiring the first 10 Eastlake batters she faced The momentum changed when Charley Solis slapped a slow rolling single to third highlighted by a two-run double from Samantha Ponce “We knew they were going to come out with a fire,” Lady Falcons head coach Ara Corbett said of the Lady Rebels “They’re a team that is not going to let us just come in and take over A lot of credit to (Legacy) for coming out A little dribbler got us started and rest is history after that.” Solis gave Eastlake a 5-2 lead in the fifth when she hit an infield single and scored on an LHS throwing error on the same play who had their share of comeback wins during the 2025 season put together a two-out rally in the top of the sixth Sadie Davis started it off with a triple to right and Amaya followed with an RBI single to plate Davis Martinez then drilled a ball that just missed being a home run off the top of the left-field fence scoring courtesy runner Hope McCreight with an RBI double “The what ifs can get you all day long,” LHS head coach Mandy Davis said of Martinez’s double that just missed being a homer The Lady Rebels didn’t carry the momentum into the bottom of the sixth as Eastlake responded with four runs as insurance Ponce hit a two-run double and Zaira Mendoza provided a two-run single Eastlake starter Ava Licerio worked around a two-out hit to Whitehead to throw a scoreless seventh and end Legacy’s season “They did a great job,” Davis said of her Lady Rebels their pitcher kind of settled in right about the time they started getting those hits I think that opened the floodgates for them and they just stayed on that rally.” put a jersey on and stayed on that same train They truly talked to each other and believed that today they were going to fight and leave it all out here.” Whitehead was 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI; Martinez was 1-for-3 with two RBI; Davis went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run scored; Amaya was 1-for-2 with a walk; and Payton Brooks singled and was hit-by-a-pitch four RBI and a run scored; Solis was 2-for-4 with two runs scored; and Alexis Garcia was 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored Legacy 110       002       0            --            4            9            3 Eastlake            000       414       x            --            9            11          0 2B – Legacy: Taylor Martinez; Eastlake: Samantha Ponce 2 Christopher HadornSports ReporterChristopher Hadorn is a sports reporter for the Midland Reporter-Telegram. Eastlakes is arguably one of the last hidden gems in the east a scruffy-looking shopping centre and two golf courses (The Lakes and Eastlake) including Eastlakes Reserve and the ribbons of green space near the lake system after which the suburb was named With a median house price of $1.675 million in 2017 – up from $662,000 a decade earlier – Eastlakes hasn’t missed out on Sydney’s property boom it still costs much less on average to buy here compared with Kingsford and Kensington where the median house price last year was $1.745 million Add a broader demographic mix than some of the region’s most affluent neighbourhoods and you have an area with enormous potential for buyers who want an eastern-suburbs lifestyle without the eastern-suburbs price tag Against this backdrop, a new 2.4-hectare, mixed-use development is predicted to be a game-changer for the suburb. Eastlakes Live by Crown Group is a $1 billion project set to revitalise the town centre with nearly 600 high-end apartments and an impressive array of shops, cafes, restaurants and community amenities. The first stage comprises 134 apartments and 12 retail outlets in three buildings up to eight storeys’ high at the northern edge of the site near Gardeners Road. Due to hit the market in early June, the homes range from one-bedroom units to three-bedroom penthouses with golf-course and city-skyline views. A second, much larger, stage is slated to include the remaining homes and the town centre, with two major supermarkets, a restaurant promenade and street-facing cafes. Acclaimed Sydney-based firm Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp, or fjmt, has designed the architecture and interiors. The design director of fjmt, Richard Francis-Jones, says he sees the site’s beauty – and its potential. “It’s like any area of Sydney that evolves and changes,” Francis-Jones says. “You’ve got to look at its great qualities and bring them to the fore; to make it more itself. Part of this undiscovered quality is that it hasn’t been realising its potential.” The lush green foreground of Eastlakes Reserve is given a starring role in the design, courtesy of an oversized reinterpretation of an Australian classic. The Western Terrace is a “verandah” on a massive scale, facing west onto the reserve with restaurants and cafes underneath the monumental structure leading to an internal retail marketplace. “We love that environment of sitting with a glass of wine watching the sun going down. It’s a wonderful part of what living in Sydney can be.” The character of the building takes on a sinuous form related to the natural curves of the landscape rather than the hard edges often found in inner-city living. “That idea runs through the architecture and it runs through the interiors, with a really soft palette and slightly curved geometries in some of the details,” Francis-Jones says. Whereas the public areas are intended to create a dynamic community hub buzzing with life and activity, the apartments are designed to be more tranquil living environments, separated from the new urban hub via a series of communal gardens. A focal point of the design is Oculus, a water feature that looks like a circular glazed pool at the garden level. Underneath, it appears as a watery skylight casting dappled sunlight onto the shopping areas below. Other amenities include a gym, 25-metre outdoor pool, function room and rooftop garden with lounge and bar. Inside the apartments, vertical louvres will be used to enhance the sense of privacy and highlight the view. “The interiors use natural colours and materials inspired by the sand and the warm greys and tones of eucalypts,” Francis-Jones says. “What we’re looking to do here is something that is very light and very subtle, but also timeless.” Crown Group has experience working on large-scale redevelopments in areas that are undergoing gentrification, from Parramatta to Green Square and Waterloo. Eastlakes Live is its biggest project to date. “Pioneering is always fresh for us,” Crown Group co-founder and chairman Iwan Sunito says. “Ten or 15 years ago, no one wanted to live in Waterloo. We see Eastlakes as the next suburb that’s going to grow.” Being so close to Sydney Airport is good news for frequent flyers and prospective buyers turned off by soaring high-rises. “What’s wonderful is that density of this area is actually really low,” Sunito says. “The height is determined by the aeroplanes.” Sunito predicts Australia will continue to embrace the international trend of developing self-contained precincts offering residents everything at their doorstep. “I see it as the way of the future; it’s about a place of connectivity.” He is especially pleased to be collaborating with Richard Francis-Jones, who was one of his architecture lecturers at the University of NSW nearly three decades ago. “When I was a student, I was designing houses and he was … working on some of the most amazing buildings in Australia,” Sunito says. “Back then, I looked at him as someone who was too high to reach but today what’s wonderful is that we share the same passion.” The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate EASTLAKE, Ohio — Eastlake's mayor is off the job following a recent News 5 Investigation People questioned whether Mayor David Spotton was allowed to have two full-time jobs one being the mayor and he's also an officer at Lakeland Community College Concerns popped up at previous city council meetings about Spotton's mayoral schedule Spotton said publicly he was working his 40 hours full-time but questions continued about tracking his hours and time spent at his office He penned a resignation letter saying in part that Eastlake City Council is "more interested in their own agenda…than the greater long term good….” He accused council of trying to "destroy (his) life's long work and reputation…" and called members "selfish.” Eastlake Councilperson Chris Krajnyak said she was disappointed with the letter “And him focusing on council and the personal attacks… however and I think it speaks volumes,” she told us She was one of the vocal opponents of Spotton She told us the charter says the mayor isn't allowed to have additional employment “Our position was very different,” said Krajnyak “It was simply to uphold the law to make sure that our charter was being followed and because Spotton was not elected when he took over for the previous mayor I'm the one who gives the opinion,” said Klammer at a recent council meeting “the word 'elected' includes an appointed person as the position would have been an elected position." “I believe that (Klammer) was misguided in his legal opinion,” said Krajnyak Former Council President James Overstreet has been sworn in as Eastlake's new mayor “Still trying to wrap my head around it,” said Overstreet “What did you think about the law director's position (on Spotton)?” we asked “I agreed with it and so did the other council member that is also an attorney,” said the new mayor When we asked him about the charter section XI-3 “I'm not going to split hairs over [Klammer’s] decision.” Overstreet said he wants to help move the city past this controversy “I’m hoping this will all stop,” he told us the back-and-forth bickering,” said Overstreet Councilperson Krajnyak said she thinks Overstreet will do a great job I know he understands the position that we're in and I know that we'll be able to work together,” said Krajnyak “And I think it's important for council to also learn to work together.” It's important to note that we reached out to Spotton and Klammer Finance Director Schindel Subject: Mayor Resignation It has come to pass that there are people on this council that are more interested in their own agenda and Facebook Likes rather than the greater long term good for the residents 8 years as a council person and now 8 months as the Mayor I am proud of my record that we were able to accomplish with the help of a good team which included some of council along with Mayor Morley 2016 when I was elected the City was not in good shape finically and with a great team led by Mayor Morley we are able to right the ship We corrected the down ward trajectory of the finances made the compensation more in line to industry standards in all departments replace man power and equipment that was gutted by past admissions We also invested in quality of life projects like the splash park I will not let members of this council continue to try and destroy my life's long work and reputation of doing the right thing with honor and integrity These people do not live by a code and don't have any interest of being part of a winning team I stepped up in the time of loss and need for the greater good of the City This is a sacrifice of my time with my family and friends that I will not be party to the circus that these selfish people are engaging in it has been and honor to follow Mayor Morley and serve as Mayor of City who have been a great help while in the Mayor's office while being a 3rd generation lifelong resident with sadness and disappointment I am resigning the position as the Mayor the City of Eastlake effective end of day Sept 23 I can no longer serve the residents without an all-in team approach from this council who are more interested in attacking me rather than moving the City forward Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A decomposed body has been pulled from a pond at a prestigious golf club in Sydney’s south as police investigate the circumstances behind the grim discovery Golfers at The Lakes Golf Club expressed their shock after the man’s body was spotted by contractors conducting a pest inspection nearby about 9.30am on Wednesday Golfers walk past as police retrieve a body from the water at The Lakes Golf Club on Wednesday morning.Credit: Nick Moir Divers were called in to retrieve the body which police believe was in the pond for several days Police said there was no significant sign of injury and it is not yet known whether the death is suspicious The body was slid up the bank on an orange floating device while wrapped in a blue tarpaulin The man was wearing black shorts and blue sneakers at the time he was found but it eventually diverted golfers away from the first and 10th holes for the afternoon Golfer Matthew Alch had just walked up to tee off for the day when he saw the body about midday “I saw the helicopter and saw police coming in We were just about to start and walked down to the first hole and saw the body being brought out of the water Hopefully [the police] can work out what happened.” Golfers Matthew Alch (right) and Bruce Hammond who said he was about to head out to the club when he heard the news “I was at home and had a telephone call from one of my colleague golfers who said it is in the news Paul Jumikis said he was in the last group to play the 10th hole before police closed it for the day “We just played the 10th hole and suddenly the people behind us walked straight up to us on the green,” he said expressed his condolences for the deceased it’s difficult for me to fathom such a terrible event happening at this beautiful and historic grounds [sic],” he said The golf club’s website states that it is “one of Australia’s pre-eminent private clubs and one of the leading major tournament venues in Australia” A full membership for those 40 years and older has a $40,000 entrance fee and a $5700 annual fee The Lakes is hosting the Australian Open this year alongside The Australian Golf Club with men and women playing on both courses in the first two rounds The club has previously hosted the Australian Open seven times Australia’s Greg Norman won the national title there in 1980 and US golfer Tiger Woods came third in 2011 The club also has a golf academy and hosts functions Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here. A decomposed body has been pulled from a pond at a prestigious golf club in Sydney\\u2019s south, as police investigate the circumstances behind the grim discovery. Golfers at The Lakes Golf Club expressed their shock after the man\\u2019s body was spotted by contractors conducting a pest inspection nearby about 9.30am on Wednesday. Divers were called in to retrieve the body, which police believe was in the pond for several days. Police said there was no significant sign of injury, and it is not yet known whether the death is suspicious. The body was slid up the bank on an orange floating device while wrapped in a blue tarpaulin. The man was wearing black shorts and blue sneakers at the time he was found, police said. He has not yet been formally identified. Police allowed the club to stay open, but it eventually diverted golfers away from the first and 10th holes for the afternoon. Golfer Matthew Alch had just walked up to tee off for the day when he saw the body about midday. \\u201CI saw the helicopter and saw police coming in. We were just about to start and walked down to the first hole and saw the body being brought out of the water. We were there,\\u201D he said. \\u201CIt\\u2019s an unfortunate thing. Hopefully [the police] can work out what happened.\\u201D Playing alongside Alch was Bruce Hammond, who said he was about to head out to the club when he heard the news, but still decided to play. \\u201CI was at home and had a telephone call from one of my colleague golfers who said it is in the news, are you playing golf?\\u201D he said. Paul Jumikis said he was in the last group to play the 10th hole before police closed it for the day. \\u201CWe just played the 10th hole and suddenly the people behind us walked straight up to us on the green,\\u201D he said. Ron Hoenig, the Labor member for Heffron, expressed his condolences for the deceased. \\u201CAs a proud member of the Lakes, it\\u2019s difficult for me to fathom such a terrible event happening at this beautiful and historic grounds [sic],\\u201D he said. The golf club\\u2019s website states that it is \\u201Cone of Australia\\u2019s pre-eminent private clubs and one of the leading major tournament venues in Australia\\u201D. A full membership for those 40 years and older has a $40,000 entrance fee and a $5700 annual fee. The Lakes is hosting the Australian Open this year alongside The Australian Golf Club, with men and women playing on both courses in the first two rounds. The club has previously hosted the Australian Open seven times, most recently in 2018. Australia\\u2019s Greg Norman won the national title there in 1980 and US golfer Tiger Woods came third in 2011. The club also has a golf academy and hosts functions. Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. . EASTLAKE, Ohio — Eastlake police are investigating after a reckless driver went through a guardrail and into the Chagrin River on Friday morning. It happened outside of Trader Jack's on Lakeshore Boulevard around 10:30 a.m. Eastlake police chief Michael Werner said the department received a call from a Willowick detective on Friday morning who said he saw a vehicle driving recklessly eastbound on Lakeshore Boulevard into Eastlake. By the time officers got to the area, they could not locate the vehicle. Werner said they then received reports of a vehicle in the Chagrin River. Witnesses tell News 5 they saw the navy Chevrolet Cruze coming in fast, plowing through a guard rail, then launching into the river and landing on the other side of the water. "He almost made it, like the Dukes of Hazard," said Mike Mormino, who was fishing with his grandson when the crash happened. "He must have been doing 100 because he flew all the way across the river. I couldn't believe what I was seeing," said Chuck Ronevich, who was fishing when the crash occurred. Werner said he was not sure where the driver started from or where he intended to go, but the man ended up in Trader Jack's parking lot, where he drove through the guardrail and into the river. The man fled from the car and was apprehended a short distance away, Werner said. The driver is currently in the hospital, and the crash is still being investigated, Werner said. 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) creating what they’ve dubbed ‘the new east’ – a $1billion thriving developed in two stages, The Grand Eastlakes (formerly known as Eastlakes LIVE) Crown Group Chair and CEO Iwan Sunito said we are dramatically transforming the suburb of Eastlakes building a modern optimism and renewal into this tired yet brilliantly located suburb in Sydney’s highly coveted east the dual-staged master-planned urban renewal project comprises 490 world-class luxury apartments designed by acclaimed tier one architecture practice, fjmt with two retail precincts on both sides of the project community town centre including a medical centre and public library. A new eat street will offer an array of exciting restaurant and dining options alongside apartments set across five high-rise buildings This project will celebrate and showcase the work of architects as ‘placemakers and collaborators’ that goes beyond the design just of buildings and brings a new life and joy to a previously tired and uninviting urban setting “What it also brings is a flow-on effect of continued urban growth and renewal amenities and commercial activity to Eastlakes and surrounding areas,” Mr Sunito added emphasised not only is Crown Group creating Sydney’s new east This is the next best option,” he said “The project will also attract healthy rental returns being a brand new development with all of Crown Group’s spectacularly conceived resort-style facilities such as beautiful pools and rooftop dining areas so it certainly is attractive to investors as well.” will be unrecognisable when the entire project is completed in late 2025,” Mr Chittenden said Top Ryde City Living won the prestigious President’s Award at the 2013 UDIA NSW Awards and saw 500 apartments built across seven high-rise towers above the Top Ryde City Shopping Centre “Property values at Top Ryde City Living increased by 33 per cent from the start to the completion of the project and continue to increase in value,” Mr Sunito remarked “Property prices in the local area may also see a considerable uplift with the completion of The Grand precinct by late 2025 which makes buying now at the beginning of the project prudent it’s a wonderful opportunity for families first home or next home purchasers,” he said “Crown Group is genuinely transforming Eastlakes which will be a game-changer for the local area It’s tremendously exciting for this largely unknown pocket of Sydney’s east to be completely revitalised and reinvigorated with stunning new amenity and immaculately finished residences,” he said “Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities of the world It only makes sense to redevelop pockets of the city such as Eastlakes which is primely located within 18 minutes’ drive to the CBD but also a stone’s throw the east’s stunning array of beaches “It also has three championship golf courses and a range of fantastic schools right on its doorstep,” he added Source: Crown Group News Sitemap 10 Aug 2021 • 3m read • View Author crown-group-the-grand-eastlakes-1732009498.png In a bid to transform the little-known suburb of Eastlakes in Sydney’s east, Crown Group has outlined its plans for the community in the shape of a $1 billion lifestyle precinct, dubbed The Grand Eastlakes To be developed in two stages on both sides of Evans Avenue with two retail precincts on both sides of the project comprises 133 apartments idyllic positioned above a 15-retail outlet shopping centre Construction of Stage Two will commence in late 2022 Crown Group Chair & Group CEO Iwan Sunito says the property developer aims to breathe life and energy into a tired yet brilliantly located suburb in Sydney’s highly coveted east “Crown Group is creating a world-class urban village and destination in its own right at Eastlakes attracting a whole new community to live “This project will celebrate and showcase the work of architects as ‘placemakers and collaborators’ that goes beyond the design just of buildings and brings a new life and joy to a previously tired and uninviting urban setting amenities and commercial activity to Eastlakes and surrounding areas.” Crown Group took out the Concept Design category at the UDIA NSW & ACT Awards for Excellence way back in 2013 for the development who is tasked with the sales of Stage One at The Grand Residences says the development is an affordable alternative to other Eastern suburbs or inner-city neighbourhoods where property seekers are priced out will be unrecognisable when the entire project is completed in late 2022.” Apartments are for sale from $740,000 for a one-bedroom apartment with car space to $1,520,500 for a three-bedroom apartment with car space with virtual appointments also available due to current COVID-19 restrictions For more information, visit crowngroup.com.au. 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Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEASTLAKE Ohio (WOIO) - The SR 2 eastbound exit ramp to SR 91 (SOM Center Road) will close Monday and remain closed until November 2025 Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) officials said the closure is necessary due to pavement work Alexandria and moreMelissa Kehagias Botany has a guide of $1.05 million-$1.15 million REA Group’s chief economist Nerida Conisbee said while first home buyers would be eyeing apartments under $750,000 a $1.45 million house price point was considered unaffordable “A house at $1.45 million would certainly be out of reach,” Ms Conisbee said “Most first home buyers don’t go above $700,000 unless they have help from their families Eastlakes is a two-bedroom unit with a price guide of $600,000 — $650,000 Ms Conisbee said these suburbs were most likely at the lower end of the market because they weren’t in a beachside location or were experiencing a large amount of development “Alexandria has quite a lot of development so lots of new supply would be a factor (for its low median),” she said “Suburbs like Clovelly are very expensive but right next to the beach.” RELATED: $1.65M AND IT’S IN DESPERATE NEED OF A RENO RELATED: THE EXCHANGE MASCOT The median unit price for Eastlakes is $635,000 Buyers look to these more affordable suburbs for their value Tony Giouzelis of MGM Properties said buyers looked to these suburbs for their value and these areas were indeed attracting first-time buyers close to the airport and close to the beaches,” Mr Giouzelis said “A lot of first home buyers have come on to the market since the middle of last year when the new reforms came in “If people are looking for value then they should consider areas like Eastlakes These areas have a lot more value and that’s the feedback we’re getting from buyers.” SIGN UP FOR THE REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER 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. 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Weather MapsRadarTeriyaki Madness to spice up El Paso with grand opening on Eastlake Blvd in Marchby Erika Esquivel the Seattle-style Teriyaki Shop franchise will be opening up a location in El Paso in March The restaurant will open its first Teriyaki Madness shop at 12900 Eastlake Blvd. The El Paso Teriyaki Shop will offer teriyaki bowls filled with addicting flavors and high-quality ingredients like all-natural marinated chicken stir-fried veggies and a base of steamed white the business is inviting locals to their events: “Listen — there are some things in this world that you just can’t deny and people’s love of Teriyaki Madness is one of them,” Michael Haith the demand for Teriyaki Madness is growing everywhere and we have no plans to slow down anytime soon The new shop in El Paso is a big moment for us and is another important step in our mission to bowl over the whole country with delicious teriyaki.” For more information about Teriyaki Madness of El Paso, visit the restaurant’s official website, www.TeriyakiMadness.com. RECOMMENDED: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders announce May tour stop in El Paso with live Q&A session Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox After missing out on the Class 6A playoffs last year the Eastlake High School football team was determined to qualify this season Entering Friday's game against Pebble Hills, the Falcons had already accomplished that feat but wanted even more In a battle of teams that were 4-0 in District 1-6A play the Falcons used defense to turn away the Spartans bidistrict playoff game in two weeks likely against Odessa Permian in a rematch of the second game of the year Eastlake will have a home playoff game for the first time since 2021 when it beat San Angelo Central bidistrict playoffs in two weeks and it appears it will face Midland High The Spartans hosted a playoff game two years ago when they defeated Odessa Permian Defense wins it for EastlakeThe Falcons turned the game around in the third quarter when linebacker Damian Saenz intercepted a Joe Fernandez pass and returned it 25 yards for a score Jamir Singfield intercepted a pass and that led to an 83-yard scoring drive capped by a 24-yard touchdown pass from Luke Lomeli to receiver Jayden Sharpe for a 28-17 lead Pebble Hills had two promising drives in the fourth quarter but Eastlake defensive back Junior Trotman had an interception to end one drive and Pebble Hills had to settle for a 30-yard field from Michael Melucci on the other drive The Spartans took a 17-14 lead into halftime as the lead changed three times Pebble Hills running back Zereian Quarles scored twice for the Spartans on a 55-yard run and a 7-yard pass Quarles' touchdown catch capped a short 36-yard drive near the end of the first half after a poor punt gave the Spartans great field position The Falcons countered with a 4-yard scoring run from Lomeli Chris Garcia added a 96-yard kickoff return for a score "We are resilient on defense and scored when we had to." "I thought I had to get this and it was the turning point of the game," said Saenz of the interception Added Singfield: "We came out and we did the work It means the world to win the district title." Pebble Hills takes on Franklin and Eastlake takes on Coronado in the regular season finale More: HS Football News Montwood High School football team stays in Class 6A playoff race with win over Eastwood Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X Landlord investors at Crown Group’s latest master-planned community, The Grand Residences in Eastlakes are achieving record high rental returns due to an unprecedented influx of renters into the area since the start of the year Crown Property Agency, Crown Group’s property management division which manages all rental properties for investor purchasers, has found investors at The Grand Residences are reaping the rewards of achieving rental yields close to four per cent due to the tight rental market that Sydney is currently experiencing with ultra-low vacancy rates sitting under two per cent across the city The developer completed stage one of the dual-staged development in January this year comprising 133 apartments and a 15-retail outlet shopping centre anchored by a larger format 1600 sqm ALDI and a Woolworths Metro Settlements are now complete and new tenants and apartment owners have moved into their new homes. Crown Property Agency Director, Anthony Caudullo noted the pent up demand for the rental properties, as The Grand Residences is the group’s first brand new completed residential community in Eastlakes for sometime “This is fantastic news for investors who are seeing rents returned to pre-Covid levels. Q1 2022 saw rents increase between eight per cent and 12 per cent across the apartments we manage in Sydney," Caudullo said Apartments at The Grand Residences are achieving rents of $580 per week for a one-bedroom plus study/media room $775 per week for a two-bedroom and up to $1,080 per week for a three-bedroom apartment which Caudullo thinks is a record for the suburb “Days on the rental market has dropped from six weeks during Covid down to 12 days on average this year; indicating the market in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is particularly hot at the moment," Caudullo added “The Grand Residences has attracted young professionals from outside the immediate area from areas such as Mascot, Rosebery, Waterloo and Zetland which is uncharacteristic for this area They have been attracted to the premium quality of the apartments with car spaces a ground level shopping centre and location close the city as well as the eastern suburb beaches,” he said “Demand in the area was initially driven by returning international students before the universities opened up we actually have a list of tenants wanting to move into The Grand Residences.” The $1 billion community is set to transform the suburb, adding residential relief in Sydney’s continuing housing demand “We are dramatically transforming the suburb of Eastlakes building a modern, new urban village which will breathe new life, energy, optimism and renewal into this sleepy yet brilliantly located suburb in Sydney’s highly coveted east,” said Crown Group Chairman and Group CEO Iwan Sunito Stage Two, located on the south side of Evans Avenue, consists of 357 apartments positioned above a 13,000 sqm three storey shopping centre, designed by Buchan Group set to feature 80 retail outlets including a full line Woolworths and a contemporary A new eat street will offer an array of restaurant and dining options alongside apartments set across five high-rise buildings Caudullo said tenants have also been attracted to Crown Group’s signature resort-style facilities including a swimming pool and rooftop dining area which benefits from views of the CBD and Botany Bay “Buyers are attracted as well to the convenience of living right above a brand new shopping centre and only minutes from Sydney’s Maroubra and Coogee beaches,” he added Among the string of highly coveted industry awards that Crown Group has won for its slew of mixed-use projects, The Grand Eastlakes was awarded the 2013 UDIA NSW & ACT Awards for Excellence for Concept Design The group are expected to release the final offering of apartments from Stage One soon