Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time If you call Twitter by the name Twitter you’ll get an instant smackdown “It’s not called Twitter,” somebody will say They are strangely angry as if part of an Elon Musk army tasked with policing breaches of his corporate lexicon I like calling it Twitter – partly because “X” sounds so stupid but also because it’s fun seeing how much I can annoy some people when we’ve been instructed to use a new one It’s one of the tiny ways in which humans try to resist the dominance of the corporate world It’s our way of saying: “You can’t just reach into our heads and redesignate the words we’ve become used to using” Taylor Swift fans at....[insert naming rights] Stadium here.Credit: Phil Hillyard / Venues NSW Football Australia decrees that I shall use the word “football” to describe what I’ve always known as “soccer” we’ve all been instructed by our corporate overlords to describe the Olympic Stadium at Homebush as “Accor Stadium” which has been named after various phone companies a dutiful populace expected to make the appropriate adjustment whenever asked Humans exist in this beautiful flux between the past Are such directions an example of backwards-looking insanity or could they be an assertion of local knowledge and identity The corporations demand we jettison parts of ourselves I rather admire the way so many of us refuse to comply Sydneysiders still give directions using landmarks that haven’t been there for years “It’s just past the blinking light,” someone might say when driving along the Wakehurst Parkway nominating a device that hasn’t blinked since 1966 Other directions might involve pointing out Centrepoint (not Sydney Tower) or the Peek Frean Factory on Parramatta Road (now a Bunnings Are such directions an example of backward-looking insanity Part of me still wants to refer to Westpac as the “Bank of NSW” it’s to broadcast on a radio station that I still think of as 2BL whatever the constant name changes insisted upon by management The Broadway Shopping Centre is still Grace Brothers MarketPlace Leichhardt is still Leichhardt Market Town If you want to get a Westfield executive riled up try using the term “Penrith Plaza” or “Miranda Fair” or “Garden City” instead of the designated terms Westfield Penrith the people of Prague unscrewed all the street signs and put them back in random order This totally confused those in charge of the Russian tanks stalling the attacking forces for at least a couple of hours Australian governments have been doing the same thing without requiring the inconvenience of a Russian invasion I’m now so confused I can no longer risk driving anywhere Then there’s the department that maintains all these roads – variously going by the title DMR (1965–1989) just to differentiate ourselves from our fathers Maybe every generation is two name-changes behind the one that first penetrated their awareness Why should we use the chilly term “human resource management” when we know it’s just the old “personnel department” Why can’t journalists insist on being called journalists even if they are required to sit beneath a sign calling them “content providers” And don’t get me started on the word “meeting” since meetings in most offices are now banned because everyone knows they’re a waste of time used only by a few defiant old-timers – each of us a Che Guevara of the suburbs I know I should be more grateful to our corporate masters But perhaps you are one of those who agree with my radical stance I wonder if you’d like to post this piece on Twitter If you call Twitter by the name Twitter you\\u2019ll get an instant smackdown \\u201CIt\\u2019s not called Twitter,\\u201D somebody will say I like calling it Twitter \\u2013 partly because \\u201CX\\u201D sounds so stupid but also because it\\u2019s fun seeing how much I can annoy some people Here\\u2019s my view: maintaining an old name when we\\u2019ve been instructed to use a new one It\\u2019s one of the tiny ways in which humans try to resist the dominance of the corporate world It\\u2019s our way of saying: \\u201CYou can\\u2019t just reach into our heads and redesignate the words we\\u2019ve become used to using\\u201D Football Australia decrees that I shall use the word \\u201Cfootball\\u201D to describe what I\\u2019ve always known as \\u201Csoccer\\u201D and my answer is \\u201CWhen I\\u2019m good and ready we\\u2019ve all been instructed by our corporate overlords to describe the Olympic Stadium at Homebush as \\u201CAccor Stadium\\u201D Sydneysiders still give directions using landmarks that haven\\u2019t been there for years \\u201CIt\\u2019s just past the blinking light,\\u201D someone might say when driving along the Wakehurst Parkway nominating a device that hasn\\u2019t blinked since 1966 Part of me still wants to refer to Westpac as the \\u201CBank of NSW\\u201D it\\u2019s to broadcast on a radio station that I still think of as 2BL and Coles is still \\u201CColes New World\\u201D try using the term \\u201CPenrith Plaza\\u201D or \\u201CMiranda Fair\\u201D or \\u201CGarden City\\u201D I\\u2019m now so confused I can no longer risk driving anywhere if only I could find TAA\\u2019s booking number Then there\\u2019s the department that maintains all these roads \\u2013 variously going by the title DMR (1965\\u20131989) Why should we use the chilly term \\u201Chuman resource management\\u201D when we know it\\u2019s just the old \\u201Cpersonnel department\\u201D Why can\\u2019t journalists insist on being called journalists even if they are required to sit beneath a sign calling them \\u201Ccontent providers\\u201D And don\\u2019t get me started on the word \\u201Cmeeting\\u201D since meetings in most offices are now banned because everyone knows they\\u2019re a waste of time you are ordered to attend a \\u201Cdeep-dive\\u201D a \\u201Cbilateral\\u201D or a \\u201Chotwash\\u201D used only by a few defiant old-timers \\u2013 each of us a Che Guevara of the suburbs I wonder if you\\u2019d like to post this piece on Twitter Credit: NSW Police.A couple has been arrested in relation to a staggering amount of a drug related to sexual assaults being discovered by NSW police in a warehouse lock-up Police will allege that husband and wife Fanrui Meng and Jikun Liu are the masterminds behind a massive drug syndicate moving containers of the drug Butanediol around Australia using varous means including the mail system Mr Meng will face court on Thursday after more than 6.5 tonnes of the drug believed to be 1,4-Butanediol and worth an estimated street value of $132 million 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 Monday February 24 officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command conducting a Firearms Prohibition Order compliance check at an address in Croydon located a parcel containing approximately 5 litres of a prohibited drug The parcel was seized for forensic examination Police discovered a warehouse full of the drug Credit: NSW Police.Police established Strike Force Camena – a joint investigation between officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command and the State Crime Command’s Drug and Firearms Squad – to investigate the supply of bute police executed a search warrant at a postal facility in Silverwater where they seized 225kg of a prohibited drug a search warrant was executed at a post office in Rhodes The vehicle was searched and police allegedly located approximately 110kg of a prohibited drug The driver – Mr Menf – was arrested and taken to Burwood Police Station Two further search warrants were executed – one at a storage facility in Homebush and a unit on Liverpool Road police allegedly located approximately $28,000 in cash The haul could be worth as much as $132 million Credit: NSW Police.At the Homebush address police allegedly located more than 6.3 tonnes of the same prohibited drug was arrested at the Ashfield unit and taken to Burwood Police Station Meng was charged with supply prohibited drug greater than or equal to large commercial quantity He was refused bail to appear before Burwood Local Court on Wednesday where he was formally refused bail to appear at the same court on Thursday Lui was released without charge but following further investigations police attended a home in Ashfield where she was arrested and taken to Burwood police station She was charged with take part supply prohibited drug greater than or equal to large commercial quantity She was refused bail to appear before Burwood Local Court on Thursday Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T This investment matches the $50 million already pledged by the New South Wales Government ensuring a long-term solution can be delivered The project will replace the existing roundabout near the Direct Factory Outlet (DFO) with a signalised intersection. Design options will be presented for community consultation in the coming months. NSW Minister for Roads John Graham described the intersection as “Sydney’s worst roundabout” and acknowledged the frustration for motorists “Whether it is trying to get to a big event at Olympic Park on time or just getting home from work this intersection has been a headache,” he said The roundabout currently handles nearly 5,000 vehicles per hour during weekday peak periods Homebush’s population has nearly doubled in the past decade placing increasing pressure on the road network Federal Member for Reid Sally Sitou said the upgrade was a long-overdue solution “This new investment will pave the way for us to deliver the long-term improvements that Homebush Bay Drive needs,” she said Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said today’s funding commitment would ensure the project finally moves forward after years of delays “This project was promised for seven years by the Coalition but they never committed the funds that were required,” she said With the continued growth of Sydney Olympic Park and surrounding areas NSW Member for Parramatta Donna Davis emphasised the importance of forward planning “It’s vital that we get a long-term solution in place that’s what makes the additional funding from the Federal Government so welcome,” she said the first staff members arrive at New Shakthi in Homebush to begin the labour-intensive process of making curries from scratch pounded and mixed; vegetables and meat are sliced and portioned Then everything is slow-cooked and distributed to bain-maries “Every day we start from zero,” owner Kanthasamy “Samy” Vallipuram tells Broadsheet “Sri Lankan and Indian curries need one hour minimum to cook a long queue snakes out the door and down the street greeting regulars and introducing himself to new customers travel spots and more – curated by those who know Between golden round dosas and string hoppers Choosing a single dish means missing out on a universe of possibilities some items – like the fish curry – aren’t available but the labelled hot display offers plenty chicken and lamb curries and heaps of vegetarian choices an onion-and-tomato-based curry with peas and fresh Indian cheese; or a golden dal The man in front of me has the easy confidence of a regular “Get the lunch special with four curries,” he says It seems like a good way to sample a variety of dishes To say the portion is generous doesn’t do it justice a mountain of basmati rice is heaped into one section of a styrofoam box I choose chicken and then turn my attention to the vegetable curries and ask the server to select his favourites He spoons curries made of chickpeas; mushrooms and peas; and a long green vegetable that I mistake for okra on top of the rice I take my box to a table outside and sit between two strangers the food in my hands would be enough for four filling meals The compartments in the container fail at keeping them apart The mushrooms and peas are delicately sweet; the chickpeas are creamy with a tangy edge; the pieces of chicken are juicy in their complex sauce Fried items in the front display are an unmarked Vallipuram tells me it’s a spinach vadai made from lentil flour We’re sitting next door having drinks in the dine-in space – masala chai with one sugar for me He talks about running restaurants in Sydney the first of which he opened in 2001 in Auburn made note of why it didn’t succeed and started saving money to try again “I thought about the mistakes I made back then and worked to improve,” he says “In 2007 I opened a new restaurant in Toongabbie called Shakthi The name Shakthi has two meanings: it’s the short name of my eldest daughter and it’s the name of a Hindu god everybody knows I thought it would be easy for Sri Lankan and Indian customers to remember.” the long lunchtime queue and packed tables are the obvious indications that his strategy was spot-on facebook.com/newshakthitakeawayandrestaurant Local Knowledge: Sun Ming’s “Chinese Soul Food” Has Brought Generations Together Since 1993 Local Knowledge: Strap In for “Super Lamb Soup” and Skewers at Hurstville’s Shang Lamb Soup Local Knowledge: Filipino Food’s Greatest Hits Come Supersized at This Western Sydney Spot NSW police say investigation into Saturday incident at Homebush DFO ongoing Police have launched an investigation after a Tesla collided with three cars before driving off a ledge in Sydney amid questions about the electric vehicle manufacturer’s automation features Shortly before 10am on Saturday, emergency services responded to a call at the DFO shopping centre in Homebush after reports of the incident involving the Tesla sedan on its rooftop car park Footage of the incident broadcast by Channel Nine appeared to show the Tesla Model S crashing into two cars before continuing at speed toward another vehicle The car then drove off a ledge of the car park Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email The 59-year-old male driver of the Tesla and his 68-year-old female passenger were treated for injuries at the scene before being taken to hospital. It is unclear from the footage if the driver had control of the vehicle at the time of the incident. Read moreEarlier this year, US authorities investigating Tesla’s Autopilot feature found it had been involved in 13 fatal crashes Guardian Australia contacted Tesla for comment In a statement, New South Wales police said officers from the Auburn police command “attended and found a sedan had collided with three vehicles before driving off a ledge and landing in a loading dock” “The 59-year-old male driver and 68-year-old female passenger were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics for chest pain before being taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for assessment,” police said “Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing,” the police statement said For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. [external link] We responded to over 150,000 incidents in 2023-24 The incidents displayed below are note-worthy incidents that have been published as media releases or tweets Details about incidents may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice North Parramatta | The fire at Dunlop Street, North Parramatta has been contained but is expected to smoulder through the morning. Because there may be smoke in the area, residents and businesses in the vicinity are advised to keep doors, windows, and vents closed. View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders This is probably not the page you’re looking for Commuters on Sydney's rail network have been thrown into chaos after a boy was found injured on the tracks triggering a major police operation A police operation is underway after a teenager was found on the tracks near Homebush station in Sydney Police said the incident occurred just before 5:30pm on Thursday when a 13-year-old boy was found on the tracks near the busy station He was treated at the scene for head injuries by NSW paramedics Authorities have warned of widespread delays to services and urged commuters to allow extra travel time There are disruptions to the Inner West & Leppington Line as well as Airport & South Line “Trains may stop at different platforms and stops may change at short notice Services may be less frequent for some stations,” the notice read Delays are expected to linger well into the evening ⚠️ Allow extra travel time due to a person near the tracks between Flemington & Homebush earlier.Stops may change at short notice.Please check transport apps, information screens and listen to announcements before boarding your train. pic.twitter.com/nnWvaPxlPS ⚠️ Allow extra travel time due to a person near the tracks between Flemington & Homebush earlier.Stops may change at short notice.Please check transport apps, information screens and listen to announcements before boarding your train. pic.twitter.com/E3ADd6jJKv The disruptions to services appear to be worse for passengers heading into the city from the western suburbs with some trains from Parramatta to Central running over an hour late Some services from Central back out towards Flemington are currently running between five and 20 minutes behind schedule After seven years of delayed construction, perfect sets are barreling through Urbnsurf at Sydney Olympic Park – no surf checks required. And as of today, the artificial waves aren’t the only place you can hang ten. Poolside, eatery Sandy’s caters to surfers with an all-day menu but restaurant Rafi is a standalone affair On the upper level of the crescent-shaped building version two of North Sydney’s Rafi offers panoramic views of the man-made lagoon with the same elegance as its sibling But the newcomer takes its cue from Applejack directors’ – Hamish Watts and Ben Carroll – love of surfing “Having this amazing connection to surfing plus having a restaurant overlooking something that we both love to do When working on the concept for the Urbnsurf space ‘It’s kind of like Rafi!’ This restaurant is perfect for there.” What followed was two years of tweaking the OG Rafi concept for its new location While executive chef Matias Cillóniz’s Homebush menu leans toward seafood there are plenty of grass-fed meat and veggie options too All the heavy-hitters from North Sydney are here There’s the favoured South Coast tuna swimming in aromatic chilli oil and a creamy nutty tahini; and toothfish – blackened on an open grill until it’s falling apart – topped with a zingy rocket and citrus salsa like steamed barramundi with a miso and yuzu sauce and a winning A5 Wagyu The chill keeps the flavours perfectly balanced – will you take the Spiced Pecan Old Fashioned with burnt butter and salted pecan There’s also a Mai Tai that’s been given a savoury upgrade with leftover Sonoma croissants from Sandy’s – and it’s best served on the terrace outside Luchetti Krelle’s stayed on for the fit-out executing a design that reflects the beachier brief Where the original boasts more of a “modern metropolitan” feel the Urbnsurf counterpart draws inspiration from the Northern Rivers while swirls of blue stone nod to the “ocean” outside book a table and feel the stoke a little further west Charcoal Chicken and Rosewater Desserts: A Local’s Guide to Merrylands Where Chefs Eat: Peter Gilmore Really Knows Crows Nest Ex-Tradies Grill Hard-to-Find Mexican Street Snacks First Look: Berta’s Deli Knows “Everyone Loves a Sandwich” Syed Deen Mohamed seemed like an ordinary man He lived in a small home in the bustling western Sydney suburb of Lakemba and drove a Mercedes sedan or a more modest Toyota Corolla He didn’t work much but spent time with his wife and children Investigators allege his normal-seeming life was a veneer for his role as the head of a global drug supply ring The alleged syndicate came unstuck last year when the 48-year-old and two co-accused were arrested in a Silverwater business park allegedly selling precursors capable of making $30 million worth of methamphetamine were picked up by detectives investigating the illegal import of eye-watering amounts of pseudoephedrine – a substance commonly used to manufacture methamphetamine – in September 2023 Court documents obtained by the Herald lay bare the enormous scale of the syndicate which “police believe has been operating for a number of years” using “widespread and entrenched” criminal connections in Australia and overseas The group used shipments claiming to contain items like manhole covers and spices to import pseudoephedrine “While the charges relate to a single customer police believe the syndicate has been operating for … years,” say the documents Police began to watch the men last August and allegedly observed as Pulendren – accused of being an intermediary between Deen Mohamed and customers – offered to supply pseudoephedrine to a possible buyer for $34,000 per kilogram and asked to be supplied with 40 kilograms of cocaine Investigators were also watching as Deen Mohamed drove the family Corolla to an address in Silverwater where he allegedly supplied a kilogram of pseudoephedrine And they had eyes on the duo when they drove to a safe house in Silverwater where Deen Mohamed allegedly handed Pulendren a bag of pseudoephedrine police say Deen Mohamed and Mohammad met at Deen Mohamed’s home and then drove to Storage King in Homebush Pulendren allegedly handed six reusable grocery bags of pseudoephedrine to a would-be buyer and was counting the $1 million in cash when investigators swooped in Deen Mohamed allegedly “called his wife and requested that she flee the country” according to court documents seen by the Herald So quick was the family’s flight that the children’s school rang police concerned about their whereabouts Deen Mohamed has been charged with drug offences directing a criminal group and dealing with the proceeds of crime Pulendren was charged with three drug supply offences and participating in a criminal group Both were refused bail to spend a second Christmas behind bars Shahid Mohammad pleaded guilty to commercial drug supply and remains bail refused ahead of sentencing Police also raided Deen Mohamed’s home and the alleged syndicate’s two safe houses and clothing Deen Mohamed was wearing in secret police tapes Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter He didn\\u2019t work much but spent time with his wife and children were picked up by detectives investigating the illegal import of eye-watering amounts of pseudoephedrine \\u2013 a substance commonly used to manufacture methamphetamine \\u2013 in September 2023 which \\u201Cpolice believe has been operating for a number of years\\u201D using \\u201Cwidespread and entrenched\\u201D criminal connections in Australia and overseas \\u201CWhile the charges relate to a single customer police believe the syndicate has been operating for \\u2026 years,\\u201D say the documents Police began to watch the men last August and allegedly observed as Pulendren \\u2013 accused of being an intermediary between Deen Mohamed and customers \\u2013 offered to supply pseudoephedrine to a possible buyer for $34,000 per kilogram and asked to be supplied with 40 kilograms of cocaine police say Deen Mohamed and Mohammad met at Deen Mohamed\\u2019s home and then drove to Storage King in Homebush Deen Mohamed allegedly \\u201Ccalled his wife and requested that she flee the country\\u201D So quick was the family\\u2019s flight that the children\\u2019s school rang police concerned about their whereabouts Police also raided Deen Mohamed\\u2019s home and the alleged syndicate\\u2019s two safe houses Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Kalyn Ponga and Tom Dearden are some of the stars in the finals this weekend.Credit: Graphic: Stephen Kiprillis The play-offs kick off on Friday night when the Panthers host the Roosters before the Sharks face the Storm in Melbourne on Saturday with the winner of those matches booking themselves a spot in the preliminary final The Cowboys play the Knights on Saturday in a winner-takes-all elimination final before the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles go head-to-head to snag the final spot in week two Our team of experts have had their say about how they think the finals will play out and which two teams they think will be there in the grand final NRL is Live and Free on Channel 9 & 9Now Sports news, results and expert commentary. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. After 27 weeks of rugby league madness, the NRL finals series is upon us. The play-offs kick off on Friday night when the Panthers host the Roosters, before the Sharks face the Storm in Melbourne on Saturday, with the winner of those matches booking themselves a spot in the preliminary final. The Cowboys play the Knights on Saturday in a winner-takes-all elimination final, before the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles go head-to-head to snag the final spot in week two. Our team of experts have had their say about how they think the finals will play out and which two teams they think will be there in the grand final. Sports news, results and expert commentary.. adding more than 30,000 homes to the potential pipeline.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rezoning proposals for Bankstown vibrancy and amenity would be provided through improved walking and active transport links and direct access to existing open space at Gore Hill Oval Newlands Park and Hume Street Park.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBankstown\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHousing supply and commercial buildings up to 25 storeys could be built around the metro station increasing supply around Bankstown city centre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis would add 12,500 homes to the region south-west of Sydney CBD the new hospital on the current TAFE campus site and around parkland would be intensified.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere were also upgrades for Memorial Park and Griffith Park to better protect the character and amenity of Saigon Place while creating new potential links between residential areas and Bankstown’s CBD.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHomebush\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 200ha of land between Sydney and the Parramatta CBD would be rezoned for residential commercial and recreation use in the Homebush TOD precinct.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis was originally outlined in the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy and would add 16,100 homes to the area that are also close to new job opportunities as each of the rezonings enable a mix of residential and non-residential land uses first stage of the low and mid-rise reforms Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Crows Nest and Homebush are the next three transit oriented precincts to be rezoned Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook adding more than 30,000 homes to the potential pipeline Crows Nest and Homebush went on exhibition this week and show potential for  31,855 homes A rezoning proposal for Bays West is expected to go on exhibition mid next year as the last of eight TOD precincts that were first mooted last year Each proposal includes mandatory affordable housing contributions within the housing targets bof etween 3 to 15 per cent to be held in perpetuity and managed by a registered Community Housing Provider The rezoning in Crows Nest surrounds the metro and St Leonards stations as well as the Royal North Shore Hospital implementing recommendations of the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan Housing across the precinct would be focused within St Leonards Centre and along the spine of the Pacific Highway to the Crows Nest Metro Station which is due to open on August 4 This would add 3255 homes to Sydney’s lower North Shore in precincts within a 1.2km radius of the metro station Half the region has already been rezoned or has an existing proposal with a line of sites to the Mater Gardens expected to change zonings Six sites were identified in the proposed plans as having capacity to deliver 15 per cent affordable housing through incentives such as height and floor space ratios Housing supply and commercial buildings up to 25 storeys could be built around the metro station increasing supply around Bankstown city centre This would add 12,500 homes to the region south-west of Sydney CBD where the population is expected to nearly triple by 2036 the new hospital on the current TAFE campus site and around parkland would be intensified There were also upgrades for Memorial Park and Griffith Park to better protect the character and amenity of Saigon Place while creating new potential links between residential areas and Bankstown’s CBD About 200ha of land between Sydney and the Parramatta CBD would be rezoned for residential commercial and recreation use in the Homebush TOD precinct This was originally outlined in the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy and would add 16,100 homes to the area the biggest of the rezoning proposals in this round Increased density would initially be focused on the western side of North Strathfield Station and along Parramatta Road The triangular area between Homebush Bay Drive Queen Street and the train line to Flemington station was identified for a green corridor and high density residential and mixed use Building heights intensified to 100m moving towards Homebush and Strathfield stations and dropped to 28 to 42m around Mason Park Wetlands NSW planning minister  Paul Scully said housing was the largest single cost of living issue in the state “Our reforms have been progressive and extensive,” Scully said “The TOD Accelerated Precincts are part of a suite of interrelated planning reforms from the NSW Government to build better homes and better communities “These additional three precincts will help to deliver more well-located homes placing good homes and jobs at their core.” Each of the TOD Accelerated Precincts would also have access to changed planning rules unique to those precincts to accelerate the delivery of homes and jobs This included time-limited approvals; a new State Significant Development threshold; exemptions from low-risk concurrence and referral requirements and an alternate design excellence pathway The proposals were all in an effort to confront the housing crisis alongside the accelerated pattern book additional planning powers for NSW Government agencies to deliver more homes and council league tables The NRL has avoided a scheduling clash with the AFL after opting to move the Bulldogs’ first finals match in eight years away from a potential Saturday night timeslot which would have seen it go head-to-head with the GWS Giants the NRL has dodged a showdown with its biggest rival code after opting to delay the all-Sydney blockbuster between Canterbury and Manly until Sunday afternoon at Accor Stadium It was widely assumed the clash between the two old rivals would be held at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday night just metres away from the Sydney Showgrounds where the Giants’ do-or-die clash with the Brisbane Lions kicks off at 7.30 Given Canterbury’s near decade-long absence from the finals the NRL crowd would have dwarfed what the Giants would have been able to pull at Engie Stadium against an interstate rival But according to club sources not authorised to discuss the matter publicly the NRL were reluctant to have the Bulldogs-Sea Eagles match on in the same precinct and corresponding times at Homebush they can expect a bumper crowd for the family-friendly timeslot on Sunday afternoon – but it will also create a recovery issue leading into week two of the finals The Bulldogs will play their first finals game in eight years.Credit: Getty Images The winner of the Bulldogs-Sea Eagles clash will have two fewer days to recover for their semi-final against the loser of the Panthers and Roosters who will kick off the finals series at Penrith Park on Friday night The NRL confirmed its week one finals fixtures on Sunday night The Bulldogs secured a home final after the Sharks thumped the Sea Eagles at 4 Pines Park on Sunday afternoon A Manly win would have ensured the Sea Eagles would have hosted the Bulldogs on the northern beaches The Cowboys will host the Knights at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday night after Newcastle denied Wayne Bennett a fairytale farewell and maiden finals appearance for the Dolphins Kalyn Ponga inspired the Knights to a decisive win at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday dashing the Dolphins’ hopes of a top eight finish in just their second season Bennett will return to coach South Sydney in 2025 The Saturday night schedule for the Cowboys-Knights game will mean more palatable conditions in the tropics as opposed to a daytime match on Sunday “After 27 rounds the final position in the top eight came down to the very last match,” NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo said in a statement “In 2024 we have seen spectacular football 10 golden point games and almost a third of the matches decided by six points or less “We have some great match-ups in the finals series week one Penrith Panthers v Sydney RoostersBlueBet Stadium Melbourne Storm v Cronulla SharksAAMI Park North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle KnightsQueensland Country Bank Stadium Canterbury Bulldogs v Manly Sea EaglesAccor Stadium The NRL has avoided a scheduling clash with the AFL after opting to move the Bulldogs\\u2019 first finals match in eight years away from a potential Saturday night timeslot which would have seen it go head-to-head with the GWS Giants where the Giants\\u2019 do-or-die clash with the Brisbane Lions kicks off at 7.30 Given Canterbury\\u2019s near decade-long absence from the finals they can expect a bumper crowd for the family-friendly timeslot on Sunday afternoon \\u2013 but it will also create a recovery issue leading into week two of the finals The Bulldogs secured a home final after at 4 Pines Park on Sunday afternoon The Cowboys will host the Knights at Townsville\\u2019s Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday night after Newcastle denied Wayne Bennett a fairytale farewell and maiden finals appearance for the Dolphins Kalyn Ponga inspired the Knights to a on Sunday dashing the Dolphins\\u2019 hopes of a top eight finish in just their second season \\u201CAfter 27 rounds the final position in the top eight came down to the very last match,\\u201D NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo said in a statement \\u201CIn 2024 we have seen spectacular football \\u201CWe have some great match-ups in the finals series week one British travel brand Antler will open its first brick-and-mortar store in Sydney next month.  the store features a modern look and offers several travel collections which focus on functionality and style.  shared that opening a brick-and-mortar store in Sydney is “an important strategic initiative for Antler” “Homebush is an exciting premium retail destination that we wanted to test alongside other great brands such as Prada “As our first physical retail proposition here customers will be able to immerse in the full brand experience and Antler product quality in person.” Antler launched its first New York City store in July and continues its global expansion in key markets By continuing, you agree to Octomedia Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy THIS week’s ‘mini’ edition of the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Castrol features James Courtney sharing some behind the scenes tales about his 2010 Supercars title-winning season JC talks about the turmoil that was tearing the team apart from the inside hearing the cheers of the crowd at Homebush in 2010 and how he inadvertently angered Triple Eight and Roland Dane enough for him to face the stewards over a claimed ‘obscene gesture’ This Mini came from Episode 326 back in 2023, the first of a two-part chat with Courtney about his career. To listen to the rest of the chat, tap this link >> https://bit.ly/3xYdOoQ Click the links below to listen in Apple Podcasts or listen to the full episode in the player below APPLE: Click here to subscribe to the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Castrol SPOTIFY: Click here to subscribe to the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Castrol AMAZON: Click here to subscribe to the V8 Sleuth Podcast powered by Castrol The Legend of the "Floating Forest": The Story of the Abandoned Ship SS Ayrfield faded photographs capture the SS Ayrfield - once a proud British cargo ship whose fate deserves an entire book this giant weighing 1140 tons plowed the seas But its history is not just a chronicle of sea voyages but an amazing story of how humans and nature can create something truly unique SS Ayrfield began its career as an ordinary cargo vessel The ship was converted to transport soldiers and military cargo The vessel was abandoned at anchorage in Sydney Harbor which flows into Homebush Bay in northwestern Australia This mystery remains unanswered to this day an outdated piece of metal in the eyes of its owners SS Ayrfield began to become overgrown with life and then something amazing happened - mangrove trees began to grow on the ship How did these tropical giants end up on the abandoned vessel This is another mystery of the "Floating Forest." Over time and small mammals settled in the shade of the foliage the rusty hull transformed into a real ecosystem despite the rust and enormous load from the overgrown forest This is another miracle that makes it unique The roots of the trees have likely strengthened the structure and nature itself seems to have embraced the old vessel Tourists and photographers from around the world come to see this unusual sight: a rusty ship entwined with greenery when the silhouette of the forest on the water is illuminated by city lights creating the illusion of a mystical refuge among the urban jungle It is a symbol of how nature can transform something forgotten by humans into a work of art the "Floating Forest" will become even more grandiose The threat of the end of the world is not just fiction Experts have enlisted the World One supercomputer to predict possible scenarios of global catastrophe This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive THE NSW Minns government has revealed the second group of rezoning plans for its Transport Oriented Development to deliver more than 30,000 new homes across Bankstown The 31,855 new homes will include up to 3,348 affordable homes and will be supported by more than 20,000 jobs Crows Nest and Homebush rezoning proposals come in addition to the TOD Accelerated Precincts announced at Kellyville The Minns government announced in December the TOD SEPP, which identified 31 stations across 13 local government areas around which new housing is to be located within 400 metres “The TOD Accelerated Precincts are part of a suite of interrelated planning reforms from the NSW Government to build better homes and better communities,” said Paul Scully The Bankstown TOD proposal is targeting 12,500 new homes and 15,000 new jobs with between 375 to 1,250 affordable homes under the mandatory affordable housing contribution of between 3-10% The proposal will also include residential and commercial buildings ranging from 1 to 25 storeys around the new Metro station The Crows Nest TOD Accelerated Precinct rezoning proposal will feature 3,255 new homes and 2,600 new jobs with between 325-488 affordable homes under a mandatory affordable housing requirement of 10-15% The Crows Nest TOD Accelerated Precinct is also in an area earmarked for growth and renewal through the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan This will see the amount of affordable housing near to Royal North Shore Hospital under the recommendations of the plan six sites have been identified in the proposed plans as having capacity to deliver 15 per cent affordable housing through incentives such as height and floor space ratios The Homebush TOD Accelerated Precinct spans around 200-hectares of land between the Sydney and Parramatta CBDs with the rezoning to result in a variety of land uses including g residential commercial and recreational all within walking distance of existing train stations and a future Metro station The TOD will comprise 16,100 new homes and 2,670 new jobs with between 805-1,610 as affordable housing under a mandatory affordable housing contribution of between 5-10% “These precincts provide more homes for all stages of life or jumping on the property ladder for the first time,” added Scully However, last month UDIA released a report arguing the government’s TOD program will face major economic and construction challenges and is unlikely to deliver on its targets unless changes are made With construction costs are still up 27.6% compared to the start of the pandemic and over 37,000 dwellings in Australia sitting between having being approved and construction getting started Green Street’s global news publications are not provided as an investment advisor nor in the capacity of a fiduciary  Our global organization maintains information barriers to ensure the independence of and distinction between our non-regulated and regulated businesses is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 482269) and a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 06471304 Thousands of commuters were hit by long delays during peak hour after a boy was found injured on the train tracks in Sydney's west 13  was found by police on the tracks at Homebush Station around 5.30pm on Thursday Emergency services rushed to the scene and the boy was treated by paramedics for head injuries before he was taken to hospital There were delays on the T1 North Shore and western lines The disruption also affected train services on the T2 Inner West and Leppington line as well as the T3 Bankstown Passengers were also warned to expect delays to services heading to the Blue Mountains Services were back up and running within the hour A NSW Police spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia the police operation has since ended. Commuters were warned to expect disruptions across the network due to the incident.  Sydney Trains urged passengers to plan their trip in advance due to the lengthy delays.  'Allow extra travel time due to a person near the tracks between Flemington and Homebush,' they wrote.  'Trains near the affected area may stop between stations for longer than normal'.  'Please check transport apps, information screens and listen to announcements'. Earlier, passengers on the T1 North Shore line said train services had been suspended until further notice.  Some services heading towards Lidcombe on the T3 Bankstown line were cancelled.  Transport for NSW was contacted for comment.  Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our... Horror as $4.5M influencer-laden yacht SINKS off Miami... after glam women made a rookie maritime... Pub is forced to pay family £75,000 after wrongly accusing them of 'dine and dash' over £150... How Meghan's biggest cheerleader brokered Harry's disastrous BBC interview - three months after... Woman dead and three others including a child injured after car ploughed into pedestrians: Man, 49,... 'It's a rather giant f*** you.' Royal insider's furious reaction to Meghan's Instagram salvo as... Woman who was missing for more than 60 years is found 'alive and well' decades after vanishing... American tourist suffers horrific fate while attempting to capture selfie at Rome's Colosseum The towns being ruined by day-tripper invasions. Selfie-loving tourists cause traffic hell and the... How can I see the Red Arrows' iconic flypast? Map reveals when and where planes will be visible over... Hamas hostage, 23, 'raped by personal trainer influencer in her own home after being released' King, Queen, William and Kate honour selfless devotion of Britain's wartime heroes as they lead... Husband of British mother, 65, who was knifed to death in French village says her affair is a... M&S cyber attack could take 'months' to fully recover from as 'paranoid' staff resort to sleeping in... No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} 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) It was a graduation event of firsts and potential lasts 80 new paramedics graduated as part of a surge in workforce to support NSW Ambulance’s response to COVID-19 with 60 of the new recruits serving the communities of rural and regional NSW It was the first time a graduation event had been held inside the new State Operations Centre (SOC) at Homebush – and it didn’t disappoint non-graduate attendees were limited to NSW Ambulance educators and members of the Executive Leadership Team said the SOC’s Atrium proved to be a perfect setting to usher in the next generation of paramedics “Once we take up residency fulltime it will be a very exciting location to have friends and family attend as well,” he said “The sound quality was very good too.” With close to 300 new paramedics beginning their careers since the start of this year this surge class also represented the last planned COVID-19 surge class Executive Director Clinical Systems – who attended and spoke at the graduation ceremony - said these new Paramedic Interns would provide a boon to the workforce “The entire workforce has been working tremendously hard to keep the community safe today this group joins our team who continue to provide support to the people of regional and rural NSW in their times of need,” Ms Beech said High-density development plans have been announced in seven key transit centres with over 60,000 new homes set to come onto the market Since the NSW government announced its Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Program in December last year six Sydney councils have been busy preparing for the mass rezoning The suburbs were initially named in a leaked government document when plans were accidentally uploaded to the Department of Planning website If you check the box above before you log in you won’t have to log back into the website next time you return even if you close your browser and come back later Despite facing resistance from some local councils the state government asserted that high-density rezoning was essential to “provide a future for the next generation of people instead of having them leave our city” The government noted that between 2016 and 2021 Sydney lost twice as many people aged 30 to 40 as it gained with a net loss of 35,000 young people from the city “People want to be able to buy or rent a home close to their friends and families and jobs supported by infrastructure has made that almost impossible,” said state Planning Minister Paul Scully “We’re focused on getting the balance right between building new homes and protecting the character of communities It doesn’t have to be an either-or choice,” he said These two neighbouring suburbs have come together to collaborate on a draft rezoning plan the north-west arm of the Sydney Metro has linked these previously car-reliant suburbs to the northern hubs of Chatswood and Epping When the metro extension to the CBD opens in August residents of Kellyville and Bella Vista will have a direct train link to the city in under 45 minutes Hornsby is located in a prime position for outer suburban commuters the Hornsby town centre will undergo a “modern makeover” with new slimline residential towers on both sides of the train line and several new indoor and outdoor community gathering spaces Just a stone’s throw from Macquarie University a defining feature of the Macquarie Park rezoning proposal will be a vibrant 18-hour economy Over 66,000 new jobs are set to be created in the suburb while the council has also committed to one of the highest affordable housing targets with 10–15 per cent of new homes designated for affordable housing in perpetuity In addition to the existing train station at St Leonards Crows Nest is set to benefit from its very own metro station from August 2024 With a minimum of 10–15 per cent of new housing designated affordable the upcoming rezoning proposal will prioritise key worker housing for staff at the Royal North Shore Hospital Height and floor space incentives will be offered to developers who commit to 15 per cent affordable housing A massive influx of new homes are set to be built within walking distance of Bankstown station and the upcoming Bankstown metro station Mixed-use residential and commercial towers up to 25 storeys will be built in the town centre while 3–10 per cent of all new housing will be affordable housing managed by a registered Community Housing Provider (CHP) Griffith Park and Saigon Place have been proposed to strengthen community amenities and protect neighbourhood character Residents of Homebush are set to benefit from four train stations and one metro station in the coming years as the government prepares to build over 16,000 homes across a 200-hectare site Located midway between the Sydney and Parramatta CBDs the housing hub will be ideally situated for workers in both commercial centres Parramatta Road and North Strathfield station will be the epicentre of the new development which also plans to include new cycleways and tree canopy improvements Copyright © 2007-2025 Smart Property Investment One of the earliest settlements in Homebush has broken the residential sales record by $2.15m over the weekend The landmark ‘Stockman Manor’ estate at 91-93 Abbotsford Rd had been tipped to sell for $5.5m prior to auction and had received a high volume of interest from local buyers the six bedroom and three bathroom property is the largest land holding on the street The estate sold for $7.425m at auction over the weekend The auction saw seven registered bidders competing for the home in front of a crowd of 150 people Bidding began at $5.3m before jumping up to the $5.5m guide and subsequently climbing up to the $6m reserve A young family of entrepreneurs secured the property It is believed to have been constructed in 1896 “It was an honour to represent a home of such grandeur that is a piece of local history and considering the property is in a conservation zone to achieve this result is really fantastic.” “The level of interest we had on the weekend is a great reflection of the shortage of good quality homes for buyer’s in today’s market.” Seven registered bidders competed for the home ‘Stockman Manor’ is surrounded by manicured gardens with an entrance that included a water fountain and a pebble footpath Other luxury features included an illuminated tennis court a master retreat with his and hers vanity and spa bath The property includes a tennis court and a heated pool median prices for homes in Homebush have fallen by 8.4 per cent – with the average property costing $2.392m to purchase According the latest PropTrack Home Price Index, national home prices continued to stabilise in April after rising for the fourth consecutive month The cumulative increase in 2023 is now 0.75 per cent tight rental markets and limited supply are offsetting the impact of rapid interest rate rises Top 10 Australian holiday homes of 2023 revealed ‘Not far enough’: Experts warn Budget neglects renters Bondi short-term rental host’s porn, guns horror third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. but we don't want to lose you.\"}],[\"$\",\"div\",null,{\"className\":\"notfound-page__text-block\",\"children\":\"We recently updated the way we organise our articles 'div-gpt-ad-1511396693346-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/728x90_Leaderboard_Position_1' 'div-gpt-ad-1511394032333-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/970x90_bottom_leaderboard' 'div-gpt-ad-1511396722471-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/728x90_Hompage_Leaderboard_Position_1' 'div-gpt-ad-1661741627089-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/undefinedTUD_Homepage_Internal_728x90' 'div-gpt-ad-1534480172990-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n // home leaderboard (mobile)\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/970x90_top_leaderboard' 'div-gpt-ad-1511397345189-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/728x90_Leaderboard_Position_1' 'div-gpt-ad-1511397440293-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/970x90_bottom_leaderboard' 'div-gpt-ad-1511397726219-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/TUD_Homepage_Internal_728x90' 'div-gpt-ad-1664889583870-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n // article leaderboard (mobile)\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/970x90_top_leaderboard' 'div-gpt-ad-1511489394358-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n // skycraper\n var homeSkyscaper = googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x600_homepage_Skyscraper' 'div-gpt-ad-1511394913790-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n var homeSkyscaperTwo = googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x600_2nd_homepage_skyscraper' 'div-gpt-ad-1511938125244-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n // medium rectangle\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_LHS_MREC' 'div-gpt-ad-1511395165249-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_Middle_MREC' 'div-gpt-ad-1511395202314-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_RHS_MREC' 'div-gpt-ad-1511395237641-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_Mobile_Middle_MREC' 'div-gpt-ad-1511489982092-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x600_2nd_homepage_skyscraper' 'div-gpt-ad-1511938773649-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/728x90_leaderboard_position_2' 'div-gpt-ad-1510792120057-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_Article-page_Position01' initial-scale=1\"}],[\"$\",\"meta\",\"1\",{\"charSet\":\"utf-8\"}],[\"$\",\"title\",\"2\",{\"children\":\"Developer Remixes Homebush Apartment Plans | The Urban Developer\"}],[\"$\",\"meta\",\"3\",{\"name\":\"description\",\"content\":\"George Andrews’ Skyton Developments is awaiting planning approval after filing amended plans for its $14-million apartment project in Sydney’s Homebush West adapting the building to better align with a nearby transmission tower reducing the number of units from 54 to 47 and creating a north-facing roof terrace.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere were more than 80 objections to the original five-storey building with 54 units plans lodged in 2021 with the Strathfield council.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new plans have received 27 objections many centred around parking issues.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"5Grzv7ureDzVEc1EnHG7D4\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4XTFQ3a2Qu2On7yMeIx4cg/d00936ead51427580d943888f1518d91/homebush_story_mid.jpg\" alt=\"Skyton Development's previous plans were too close to transmission lines and towers Source: Skyton Developments.\" data-mce-src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/4XTFQ3a2Qu2On7yMeIx4cg/d00936ead51427580d943888f1518d91/homebush_story_mid.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"opacity: 0.8;\" data-mce-style=\"opacity: 0.8;\"\u003e▲ Skyton Development's previous plans were too close to transmission lines and towers Shanghai Lihua Australia resubmitted plans for two 27-storey towers at 12-14 Birnie Avenue in Homebush with 420 apartments.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Parramatta Road Urban Transformation Strategy does not cover the Marlborough Road site which has a height limit of 11m.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkyton has proposed exceeding this limit in its amended plans.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomebush West neighbours the Sydney Olympic Park The Architex-designed project is planned for a site at 74-76 Marlborough Road in Homebush West The developer filed the amended plans earlier this year after recommendations by the Design Review Panel The changes included creating a split four-to-six-storey form reducing the number of units from 54 to 47 and creating a north-facing roof terrace There were more than 80 objections to the original five-storey building with 54 units plans lodged in 2021 with the Strathfield council Skyton Developments declined to comment on the application The NSW government in 2016 released the Parramatta Road Urban Transformation Strategy, which increased the height limits within the area from 26m to 82m This prompted developers to file changes to plans in Homebush and Homebush West with Lyda Holdings submitting plans in January this year to add 17 storeys to an already approved eight-storey tower at 21 Parramatta Road in Homebush Shanghai Lihua Australia resubmitted plans for two 27-storey towers at 12-14 Birnie Avenue in Homebush with 420 apartments The Parramatta Road Urban Transformation Strategy does not cover the Marlborough Road site Skyton has proposed exceeding this limit in its amended plans Homebush West neighbours the Sydney Olympic Park, which has been earmarked for key projects such as a surf park An elegant Homebush house fetched $7,425,000 at auction on Saturday, smashing the suburb’s residential record by $2.15 million and passing from one family of entrepreneurs to another Vendor Lynda Van Der Weegen, wife of medico entrepreneur Dr Chris Douglas, had bought the property at 91-93 Abbotsford Road 15 years earlier for $2.62 million During the pandemic Douglas’ business Histopath Diagnostic Specialists expanded thanks to COVID-19 testing from 70 staff to 1000. The vendors’ next move will be into a $42.2 million Victorian Manor in Lavender Bay and three actively bid in front of a crowd of 150 three-bathroom Stockman Manor built in 1896 comes with a tennis court glass door archways and sits atop 1858 square metres Bidding kicked off at $5.3 million and rapidly passed the $5.5 million guide and the $6 million reserve $50,000 and $25,000 bids led to the final $7,425,000 offer securing the property to entrepreneurs upsizing from Strathfield with young children It was one of 576 homes scheduled to go under the hammer in Sydney on Saturday Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 76.3 per cent from 367 reported results Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate Selling agent Vivek Tailor from Richard Matthews Real Estate said the property was in a conservation zone [The property] can’t be knocked down or anything like that So to set the record by [$2.15 million] for conservation homes in the area is a huge result.” Elsewhere, a one-bedroom apartment located at PG11/11 Power Avenue in Alexandria was fiercely contested at auction on Saturday Fifteen registered to bid and seven actively bid on the pet-friendly ground level unit with its own private courtyard entrance and entertaining outdoor area Bidding opened in front of a curious crowd of 60 people right on the guide of $750,000 Bids of $10,000 were placed until $890,000 A series of $5000 and $1000 bids took the price to $905,000 It took five minutes to reach the winning bid placed by a first home buyer couple who were renting nearby The vendor was an investor who had previously lived in the suburb but had relocated to Melbourne Selling agent Brad Gillespie from The Agency said buyers were now more enthusiastic and committed to securing property It’s a far more positive market than we were in 2022 It’s like we’ve left 2022 behind us now,” he said LJ Hooker’s head of research Matthew Tiller said Saturday’s 76.3 per cent clearance rate was strong and consistent with a steady rise in attendances at open homes and auctions “We [LJ Hooker] have seen really good numbers adding Sydney was the first capital city in Australia to go into a downturn in January 2022 and appears to be the first to bounce back “We’re seeing a lot more buyer activity inquiry We have started to see a pick-up in homeowners looking into an appraisal and getting an idea about what their home’s worth in the current market those home owners request an appraisal and therefore that generally transitions into a higher listing number in a couple of months So we’re expecting listings will start to rise for the second half of the year.” In Sydney’s east, a semi-detached four-bedroom house sold for $4,805,000 at 11B Bond Street in Maroubra Five registered to bid and four bid actively Bidding opened at $3.8 million and climbed over the reserve within the mid $4 million range Once $4.7 million was reached three bidders stayed in the game At $4.8 million five $1000 bids were placed back and forth between the couple who originally opened bidding an underbidder and the winning bidder until the gavel fell on the final bid of $4,805,000 The buyers are a couple in their 60s returning to the eastern suburbs after years on Scotland Island Selling agent Marina Makhlin from LJ Hooker Bondi Junction said the appeal of the property was its turnkey condition and then you didn’t have to spend any money; you could just move straight in,” she said Auctioneer Damien Cooley cited an average of seven bidders across 45 auctions his company held on Saturday “There is a very low volume of property on the market I think that’s one of the big reasons we’re seeing the average number of registered bidders So high seven; when you’re averaging seven bidders at every auction that’s getting towards boom market territory Prices aren’t running away from people right now That average number of registered bidders correlates to an incredibly strong market.” An earlier version of this story misstated the Maroubra auction sale price An elegant Homebush house fetched $7,425,000 at auction on Saturday smashing the suburb\\u2019s by $2.15 million and passing from one family of entrepreneurs to another wife of medico entrepreneur Dr Chris Douglas had bought the property at 15 years earlier for $2.62 million During the pandemic Douglas\\u2019 business Histopath Diagnostic Specialists expanded thanks to COVID-19 testing from 70 staff to 1000 The vendors\\u2019 next move will be into a \\u201CThere\\u2019s no development potential [The property] can\\u2019t be knocked down or anything like that So to set the record by [$2.15 million] for conservation homes in the area is a huge result.\\u201D a one-bedroom apartment located at in Alexandria was fiercely contested at auction on Saturday It\\u2019s a far more positive market than we were in 2022 It\\u2019s like we\\u2019ve left 2022 behind us now,\\u201D he said LJ Hooker\\u2019s head of research Matthew Tiller said Saturday\\u2019s 76.3 per cent clearance rate was strong and consistent with a steady rise in attendances at open homes and auctions \\u201CWe [LJ Hooker] have seen really good numbers \\u201CWe\\u2019re seeing a lot more buyer activity inquiry We have started to see a pick-up in homeowners looking into an appraisal and getting an idea about what their home\\u2019s worth in the current market So we\\u2019re expecting listings will start to rise for the second half of the year.\\u201D a semi-detached four-bedroom house sold for $4,805,000 at and then you didn\\u2019t have to spend any money; you could just move straight in,\\u201D she said \\u201CThere is a very low volume of property on the market And that\\u2019s what\\u2019s driving the competition I think that\\u2019s one of the big reasons we\\u2019re seeing the average number of registered bidders So high seven; when you\\u2019re averaging seven bidders at every auction that\\u2019s getting towards boom market territory Prices aren\\u2019t running away from people right now That average number of registered bidders correlates to an incredibly strong market.\\u201D A surprise plan to relocate Rosehill racecourse to the historic brick pit at Sydney Olympic Park is being quietly devised in a bid to win over aggrieved trainers who oppose the redevelopment of the track to make way for a new mini city A formal proposal has not been lodged with the Minns government but senior Labor sources not authorised to speak publicly are aware of the plan – the brainchild of several players in the racing industry – which would entail a new racecourse at Homebush to replace Rosehill The former brick pit at Sydney Olympic Park.Credit: Wolter Peeters The appeal of the Sydney Olympic Park site is its public transport links and the existing entertainment and accommodation precinct but a sticking point with the brick pit is it is home to endangered green and golden bell frogs The frogs were discovered in the abandoned brick pit in the lead-up to the 2000 Olympic Games which forced organisers to shift the tennis venue site A potential deal between the Minns government and the Australian Turf Club was announced late last year under which Rosehill would be sold to developers to build about 25,000 homes and an extra stop for the Metro West train line would be built However, a decision for the Rosehill track to be relocated to an upgraded Warwick Farm has enraged leading trainers who commands significant influence in the racing industry The green and golden bell frog.Credit: Nick Moir The ATC’s 11,000 members need to agree to sell their land at Rosehill and Waterhouse Waller spoke at Parramatta Council’s meeting on Monday night, where a motion was being considered to reject the Rosehill housing plan and to heritage list the racetrack. It was defeated. However, Waller told councillors the idea to sell Rosehill to developers had “upset a lot of race club members and racing participants, as well as members of the public”. “Keeping Rosehill is a commonsense approach,” he said, suggesting selling off part of the land instead of all of it. “A race meeting brings together all generations, from young to old, all genders and all nationalities and religions.” Waterhouse has also been very vocal, telling a heated meeting of ATC members last month: “You are flogging this because you have got yourselves into debt, and you should be ashamed of yourself.” The ATC is yet to lodge its unsolicited proposal for the Rosehill plan with the state government. It will first need to convince its members that the redevelopment, which could bring in as much as $5 billion for the cash-strapped club, would be the best option for racing in NSW. The board of Racing NSW, headed by Peter V’landys, has approved the Rosehill deal in principle, and V’landys has flagged his support, describing it as “a once-in-a-generation opportunity”. Under the Registered Clubs Act, disposal of land requires 50 per cent support of members. Matthew McGrath, who was ATC chair from 2018 to 2022, said if prominent trainers such as Waterhouse and Waller maintained their fierce opposition, the deal would struggle to pass. “They might get 2000 voting. But I think the silent majority will vote ‘no’. The silent members are the problem, not the noisy ones,” McGrath said this week. ATC chairman Peter McGauran has previously said that with a Metro station at the site, $5 billion was a conservative estimate for the land’s value, and it was “impossible to say no”. “For $5 billion, we can do things to secure the ATC and Sydney for the next 100 years,” he told Sky News in December. An ATC spokesman said: “We are looking at several locations but due to commercial and property sensitivities we are not in a position to publicly identify potential sites.” The brick pit, closed in 1988 after a 100-year operation in which it produced three billion bricks, was later turned into a sanctuary with an elevated circular walkway to keep the frogs safe. In a series of major housing announcements meant to cap off Labor’s first year in power, the Minns government confirmed it would create eight major density precincts surrounding transport hubs, while there would also be the snap rezoning of 400 metres of land surrounding 31 train stations across Sydney, the Hunter and Illawarra. A surprise plan to relocate Rosehill racecourse to the historic brick pit at Sydney Olympic Park is being quietly devised in a bid to win over aggrieved trainers who oppose the redevelopment of the track to make way for a new mini city. A formal proposal has not been lodged with the Minns government, but senior Labor sources not authorised to speak publicly are aware of the plan \\u2013 the brainchild of several players in the racing industry \\u2013 which would entail a new racecourse at Homebush to replace Rosehill. The appeal of the Sydney Olympic Park site is its public transport links and the existing entertainment and accommodation precinct, but a sticking point with the brick pit is it is home to endangered green and golden bell frogs. , which forced organisers to shift the tennis venue site. under which Rosehill would be sold to developers to build about 25,000 homes, and an extra stop for the Metro West train line would be built. However, a decision for the Rosehill track to be relocated to an upgraded Warwick Farm has , including Randwick-based Gai Waterhouse, who commands significant influence in the racing industry. The ATC\\u2019s 11,000 members need to agree to sell their land at Rosehill and Waterhouse, as well as others such as Chris Waller, the country\\u2019s most successful trainer, do not want the deal to go ahead. Waller spoke at, where a motion was being considered to reject the Rosehill housing plan and to heritage list the racetrack. It was defeated. However, Waller told councillors the idea to sell Rosehill to developers had \\u201Cupset a lot of race club members and racing participants, as well as members of the public\\u201D. \\u201CKeeping Rosehill is a commonsense approach,\\u201D he said, suggesting selling off part of the land instead of all of it. \\u201CA race meeting brings together all generations, from young to old, all genders and all nationalities and religions.\\u201D Waterhouse has also been very vocal, telling a heated meeting of ATC members last month: \\u201CYou are flogging this because you have got yourselves into debt, and you should be ashamed of yourself.\\u201D The board of Racing NSW, headed by Peter V\\u2019landys, has approved the Rosehill deal in principle, and V\\u2019landys has flagged his support, describing it as \\u201Ca once-in-a-generation opportunity\\u201D. \\u201CThey might get 2000 voting. But I think the silent majority will vote \\u2018no\\u2019. The silent members are the problem, not the noisy ones,\\u201D McGrath said this week. ATC chairman Peter McGauran has previously said that with a Metro station at the site, $5 billion was a conservative estimate for the land\\u2019s value, and it was \\u201Cimpossible to say no\\u201D. \\u201CFor $5 billion, we can do things to secure the ATC and Sydney for the next 100 years,\\u201D he told Sky News in December. An ATC spokesman said: \\u201CWe are looking at several locations but due to commercial and property sensitivities we are not in a position to publicly identify potential sites.\\u201D In a series of major housing announcements meant to cap off Labor\\u2019s first year in power, the Minns government confirmed it would create eight major density precincts surrounding transport hubs, while there would also be the snap rezoning of 400 metres of land surrounding 31 train stations across Sydney, the Hunter and Illawarra. NSW Police are searching for two men involved in a brawl in Homebush after one man was stabbed multiple times in the head and another suffered a stab wound emergency services were called to Park Road in Homebush in Sydney’s west following reports of a brawl involving four men Officers attached to Auburn Police Area Command attended and found two men The men were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to Westmead Hospital in a serious but stable condition NSW Ambulance inspector Dominic Wong said paramedics had arrived to a “chaotic scene” with two patients suffering from stab wounds “One patient had been stabbed in the head multiple times and the other had a single stab wound to the shoulder “Police provided initial first aid with paramedics then arriving and controlling the bleeding by applying dressings and pressure before taking the patients to hospital.” One of the men is described as being of Asian appearance a solid build and wearing a black hat and pink shoes Police have established a crime scene and started an investigation into the incident Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here emergency services were called to Park Road in Homebush in Sydney\\u2019s west following reports of a brawl involving four men NSW Ambulance inspector Dominic Wong said paramedics had arrived to a \\u201Cchaotic scene\\u201D with two patients suffering from stab wounds \\u201COne patient had been stabbed in the head multiple times and the other had a single stab wound to the shoulder \\u201CPolice provided initial first aid with paramedics then arriving and controlling the bleeding by applying dressings and pressure before taking the patients to hospital.\\u201D The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Sydney without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Sydney If the thought of bouncing around in a gigantic room full of wild trampolines (plus a giant slide) sounds like a good time to you A brand-new jumping paradise has just touched down in Homebush and believe us when we say it’s a seriously good time for all concerned and a thrill-seeking slide that winds down from the mezzanine to the main activity floor Bounce is full of adrenaline-pumping surprises that look well worth a visit.  This wild situation is both Sydney and NSW’s first ever ‘Bounce’ venue wall running and a ‘mini bounce’ zone for kids facilities on offer there’s something jumpy on offer for everyone.  Whether you’re keen on practising your parkour tricks this new addition to Sydney’s bouncy block should be on your radar Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us