Picture by Murray TrembathUpdate - Monday Sutherland is expected to be reopened on Monday afternoon after being closed for six days by a burst water main Sydney Water says crews have been working continuously on repairs A 600mm pipe beneath the edge of the road broke about 4am on Wednesday last week sending thousands of litres of water and tonnes of sandstone fill towards homes which is the main artery between Sutherland and Jannali / Como has led to extensive traffic delays in the area will be reopened "as soon as possible" following yesterday's burst water main which flooded the area and created traffic gridlock "Sydney Water crews responded to a burst water main on Toronto Parade near The Boulevarde 30 April," Sydney water said in a statement shortly after 1pm on Thursday "Approximately 200 properties experienced lower than normal to no water pressure while repairs were underway "A customer advocate attended the site to assist residents "Sydney Water has commenced road repairs and are working to have the road open as quickly as possible." The major road link between Sutherland and Jannali could be closed for two days while repairs are carried out following a water main bursting A 600mm pipe underneath the road broke about 4am on Wednesday The water flooded garages and areas beneath homes Chris O'Brien's front yard was covered by sandstone debris Picture by Murray TrembathSandstone fill from around the pipe collected on the front yards of home The edge of about 100 meters of Toronto Parade was lifted and will need to be repaired after new pipes are laid The work is expected to take all of Wednesday and possibly all of Thursday Residents were awakened by what they thought was heavy rain and only discovered the damage after they saw emergency service flashing lights whose front yard was covered by sandstone debris said Sydney Water was sending out a clean-up crew who would also check whether water had accumulated under his home Sandstone debris at the front of a home on Toronto Parade Picture by Murray TrembathStuart Richmond said water flowed underneath his home down a slope to his neighbour's home Stuart Richmond said water flowed underneath his home down a slope to his neighbour's home Picture by Murray TrembathSydney Water posted an alert for residents of Kirrawee "Our crews are responding to a burst water main that is affecting water supply to customers in the area We will restore the supply as quickly as we can." 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Read our Privacy Policy Add videos to your saved list and come back to them any time The centre has collaborated with the local health district to launch a new vaccination clinic Picture suppliedA new health and immunisation clinic has opened at Jannali to provide free vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults living in Sutherland Shire Situated at Kurranulla Aboriginal Community Centre the clinic is a partnership between South Eastern Sydney Local Health District's (SESLHD) Public Health Unit and the Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation SESLHD Public Health Unit Director Vicky Sheppeard says vaccination is important to help keep adults healthy preventing serious illness and infections," Dr Sheppeard said "People should stay updated with their vaccinations each year to help protect themselves from infectious diseases and prevent their spread Kurranulla Community Health Centre Manager Bernadet Brown says the clinic will welcome all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults "The clinic will offer free vaccinations to protect mob against shingles and vaccinations for pregnant women to protect both mothers and babies," Ms Brown said "The flu vaccine will also be available at the clinic starting in April." says the clinic is a place that will help connect the community "All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults are invited to visit the new clinic You can also check your vaccination history and ask any questions you may have," Ms Simms said Free childhood vaccinations (for children aged six months to five years) are also available Call 1300 244 288 (select option two) to book a time at the local childhood clinics call the Aboriginal Health Support team at 9382 8333 (select option seven) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander vaccination clinic dates: March 3 St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering education, health and general community news. Email: ekolimar@theleader.com.au Picture Planning Proposal / Gray Puksand ArchitectsCouncil staff have recommended a Planning Proposal for an eight to nine storey development on a corner site in the Jannali shopping centre not be supported Popular cafe Dose is among businesses which operate at present on the site at the corner of Box Road and Roberts Street A proponent led Planning Proposal for two lots includes an an indicative concept plan for an eight to nine storey mixed-use development 44 apartments above and three car park levels Popular cafe Dose is among businesses which operate at present on the site Picture InstagramThe proposal is for the current height limit of 20 metres to be increased to 30 metres and the maximum floor space ratio (FSR) varied from 2:1 to of 3.8:1 recommends against referring the proposal to the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination Councillors will consider the report at meetings in July Picture Planning Proposal / Ersoms The staff report said "The visual prominence of the site exacerbates poor transitions to adjacent land and the surrounding low density area "The indicative proposal does not comply with the requirements of the Apartment Design Guide and the scale of development will impact neighbourhood amenity "Feasibility modelling indicates that the current controls will not facilitate redevelopment of the site neither council nor the state government have identified Jannali as a town centre for further growth which provides for a more dense planning context and facilitates a change of scale and character "The site does not benefit from the proposed State reforms to facilitate housing as proposed refinements indicate that these changes will only apply to residential zoned land "The Planning Proposal currently lacks strategic alignment and site-specific merit the Planning Proposal is not supported for referral to the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination." age-appropriate swimwear for her 10-year-old daughter Melissa Gassman decided to take matters into her own hands "I wanted something that both kids and parents could feel good about and that kids could move and play comfortably all day long," Mrs Gassman said She created Island Crush with the help of fellow Jannali residents, fashion designer Chrys Badolato, artist Carla Hananiah and graphic designer Ben Barkwth. Island Crush offers mix-and-match swimwear in summery colours and vibrant prints The brand captures Sutherland Shire's sunny Island Crush also offers bamboo-based hoodies and bike shorts Made with 81 per cent recycled polyester blended with 19 per cent Xtra Life Lycra the swimwear is eco-friendly and resistant to sun Items are available online or at the Kirrawee warehouse every Saturday until Christmas from 10am-2pm Lori Dean and Nicole Hutton in their 2020 Public Space Ideas Competition entry.A street festival celebrating the moon and shining a light on local Indigenous culture The name Jannali is thought to have been drawn from a Dharug word 'yanada' said the significance of the moon in First Nations' culture would be celebrated while there had been previous lunar themed community run events held at Jannali with council support including the 2014 Jannali Full Moon Festival this year's festival would be the first run by Sutherland Shire Council and delivered in partnership with Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation "A generous contribution of $150,000 in grant funding through the state government's Open Streets Program will also ensure the event makes a lasting contribution to enlivening the Jannali town centre with permanent artworks by talented local artists and the addition of a permanent festive street lighting installation among the features which event organisers plan to roll-out," the spokesman said "Surrounding businesses will be encouraged to capitalise on extra foot traffic through the town centre with festive lighting and night-time entertainment options also set to entice visitors down to explore all the Jannali community has to offer "With a tantalising line-up of performers and stall-holders already confirmed and several more still to be locked-in council looks forward to providing further updates to the community on this exciting event as it continues to take shape." A moon rise festival at Jannali was among entries in a 2020 Public Space Ideas Competition by the Committee for Sydney and the state government said the festival would transform the main street "into a vibrant people friendly public plaza where local businesses thrive" the local centre at Jannali extends along Box Road," they wrote "The mix of cafes and shops of this post-war settlement are lacklustre with around 20 per cent of the retail frontages for lease "At the bottom of the road sits Jannali Station an island surrounded by congestion as vehicles jostle and beep at drivers who stop to drop-off passengers or compete for parking school children and commuters quickly walk down the street under the tired shop awnings." The proposal envisaged a new moon rising over Jannali and transforming Box Road into a plaza open for people darting between the spurts of water from the fountain "Older children are climbing and hanging from the arches which frame the place's famous moon People stop for a moment to rest with their bags of shopping to observe the fun "Others are simply lounging under the dappled shade with a drink and bite to eat enjoying one another's company "Commuters slowly meander down to the station pausing to peek inside the windows and glance across the displays of treats and treasures "The colourful moon phases etched across the road draw returning residents and visitors from the station into Box Plaza....you cannot help but look up and observe the beautiful moon that shines over the people who belong to Jannali." Jannali Public School has won $10,000 worth of sporting equipment which will benefits hundreds of students who will have greater access to a variety of sports It was all thanks to Decathlon's Playgrounds to Podiums initiative Jannali Public School was selected as the silver grant recipient for NSW and was one of eight schools to secure the grant following a competitive application process Research commissioned by Decathlon showed that cost and accessibility were major barriers preventing primary-aged children from participating in sports so the business launched a project to help address those challenges Almost half of the parents surveyed by the company said their kids didn't play sport because it was too expensive Jannali Public School teacher Jessica Toro says the new sporting equipment will give students more variety "Our kids love sports and have big dreams The only problem is we didn't have any equipment for the kids to play with for baseball "Now the kids will be able to play a variety of sports and practise their skills in basketball The NSW Goverment has placed great emphasis on the importance of physical activity for children in schools Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) syllabus students with physical disabilities will also have specialised learning as home-grown athletes and an applauding nation bathe in the glory of Australia's most successful Olympics Schools still have a chance to win sports gear for their school Parents and teachers are encouraged to nominate their school for a chance to win $20,000 worth of sports equipment for their students Nominations for the gold grant are open until August 29 Assistant Principal Evan Beazley and Principal Narelle Chaplin with students and school captains Eva King Charlotte Argue and William Bailey celebrate 80 years of education Picture by Chris LaneThere's a lot of old history but not so much new history at Jannali Public School but in the 80 years it has been educating children Some may remember the late journalist Clive James the school is a popular hub of education in the Sutherland Shire for families in the suburb a plaque that holds remnants of a school building that burnt down in the 1994 bushfires To celebrate its 80th anniversary in August 2024 Jannali Public School hosted class performances from each decade the school has been opened a book stall and a 'throughout the years' display in the hall students interviewed either their parents or grandparents about what their former school was like 'back in the day' mural artist Uncle Wayne Visser and Uncle Dean Kelly with students Ava Picture suppliedIndigenous culture is front and centre at Jannali Public School Painted by local Aboriginal artist Uncle Wayne Visser who worked as an artist in residence at the school the artistic projects were welcomed into the school following a smoking ceremony conducted by Uncle Dean Kelly The murals were co-founded by the school's P&C and a grant all in time for the school's 80th birthday They symbolise the stories of The Fresh Water (Woronora River) and Salt Water (Kurranulla) and the animals who inhabit those natural waterways Students contributed to both pieces by placing their handprints on the murals Picture by Chris LaneRepresentatives from the Indigenous community were at Jannali East Public School this week for a presentation of artwork by 80 Aboriginal students from several Sutherland Shire schools The school welcomed its new acknowledgement to country signage and an artwork co-designed by students and Aboriginal artist Amy Hill The artwork is a creative display of about 80 small canvases on a large board Students painted a small canvas in representation of their culture Loftus and Miranda public schools contributed to the art project A community barbecue was also symbolic of this year's NAIDOC Week celebrations which carried the theme 'keep the fire burning' The children attended a Dharawal story time session with Aboriginal Education Officer All profits from the fundraiser will be donated to Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation About 18 preschoolers and their educators were there on the day Picture suppliedStudents from Inspiration Dance Academy at Jannali were in Queensland during the school holidays Dancers ranged from six to 18 years of age performing a 30 minute live performance at the theme park's theatre They also did dance classes in Brisbane to further expand their training The trip was organised alongside fellow Sutherland Shire business Picture John VeageIt was the culmination of the Cronulla Sutherland Junior League on the weekend which ultimately saw St Joseph's crowned as the Open Gold Premiers after a hard fought 18-10 win over Como Jannali at PointsBet Stadium on a perfect spring day for football Played in front of a vocal and passionate crowd there were four games played starting with the Southern U17 Gold game with Como Jannali taking on Aquinas with Como romping to a 40-14 first up win In the Emerging Cup it was Gymea V De La Salle battling it out with Gymea finishing as minor Premiers and going on with it to just claim a close 10-8 win In the Power Waste Management Plate game it was Gymea once again meeting the De La team for seasons bragging rights and the De La fans made the most noise as their team got away to a good start hanging on as Gymea came back at them De La finally saluting with a 26-16 victory even with a bit of push and shove to keep the rivalry alive In the main Power Waste Management Cup battle between Como-Jannali and Joeys the Crocs got the jump on the favourites scoring in the corner early in the first half and making Joeys work hard to keep up The Como half's kicking game kept Joeys coming off their line time and again but just before the break good work from their forwards got them into position with Jamie Lawler scoring right on the bell with the conversion going over for a 6-4 score line Joeys then showed their strength going on to lift the cup with a close 18-10 victory De La Salle had a massive weekend winning the U13,14,15 and 16s gold grand finals John Mannah the Chairman of the Cronulla Junior Rugby League said the season was challenging with rain disrupting six rounds of football "Thanks to all our 6108 participants who set another record mark and to all our volunteers and generous sponsors who make our match days function "We saw some great community level Rugby League with 43 games at venues across the Cronulla and St George districts and its a great achievement just to qualify for a grand final." Thirty five year photographer for Fairfax -former NSW Chief Photographer for FCN and now Photo Journalist for the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader in southern Sydney.Official photographer for Cycling Australia (20 years) Official photographer for Surf Life Saving Australia (30 years) Founding Life Member of Cronulla Boardriders Club and Life Member of Surfing Sutherland Shire among other things. Picture FacebookRocksalt Italian restaurant at Jannali has become another business casualty as a result of families battling cost-of-living pressures Proprietors Clay and Carol Chapple have announced the restaurant will close on March 28 after 11 years The move is a further blow to the Jannali community which in less than a year has seen five small business closures a shoe repair shop and Jannali Fruit & Vegetables "It's been many years of serving beautiful pastas and shaking up thousands of cocktails for you but this current economic climate we all find ourselves in is the final nail in the coffin," Clay and Carol Chapple said in a Facebook post Flashback to 2012 - Impeccable: Aron Filetti (left) Carol Chapple and Clay Chapple at Rocksalt Italian Picture: Chris Lane"Covid was tough but this is tougher most households are feeling the squeeze and that of course trickles down impacting small business particularly businesses like ours that are a luxury in the family budget thank you to those that come every week to those that come for every birthday to those who have been coming since their kids were toddlers and are suddenly teenagers "We are beyond grateful to you all and to our team of whom we are so proud we have tried our very best to find a buyer for Rocksalt Italian but that hasn't been our reality so we have no choice but to close our doors and move on If you have a dinner voucher please book and come use it we want to do the right thing and honour the vouchers that are out there and valid." 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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) A rare slice of land in southern Sydney has sold for just $3.99 per sqm in a jawdropping sale that “will never be seen again” Buyer’s Agent Tas Costi of Costi Cohen has secured for a client 10,270 sqm of land in the Sutherland Shire at auction for just $41,000 – that’s around 5 per cent of the median value of a Sydney home Costi said the property at 145 – 153 Sutherland Road, Jannali “presented a rare opportunity to secure a significant C2 Zoned land close to Jannali Train Station and multiple community facilities” The 10,270 sqm property sold for just $41,000 MORE: ‘Compelling’ and ‘scarce’ site listed in Sydney’s north “My phone has not stopped ringing since people found out the price,” he said “The secret to a great buyers agent is uncovering these opportunities If anyone knew they could buy over 10,000 sqm of land in Sydney for $41,000 the room would have been full of people bidding “It was knowing the agents and understanding the circumstances of the property that got our client an opportunity that will never be seen again.” MORE: Aussie home prices set to soar 15 per cent Ian Thorpe’s $4m home sinks at auction NRL legends to cash in big on $127 home buy The property was brought to market by Demi Carigliano Anthony Pirrottina and Mark Litwin Knight Frank on behalf of vendor Landcom Auctioneer Damien Cooley opening the bidding at $10,000 Bidding went up in increments of $1000 before the hammer fell at $41,000 an independent property development firm with a portfolio that covers the retail Revelop has acquired more than 80 properties and manages more than 1800 tenants The property could be developed as a recreational tourism location Revelop founder and Managing Director Charbel Hazzouri said the his company was eyeing off the short term and long term potential of the property The company is considering some recreational opportunities for the land in accordance with its C2 Environmental Conservation zoning such as zip line canopy tours through the forested property with established operator Treetops Adventure could result in a very lucrative gain for Revelop “It’s these sort of challenging properties full of potential that we are really attracted to,” Hazzouri said MORE: Latest property prices from PropTrack Buyer’s agent Tas Costi of Costi Cohen brokered the deal we can look back and say we have done something really special for that land and the area.” MORE: Racing royalty selling $22m home Surfing champ buys up big in Byron Bay Forgotten Sydney suburb smashes home price record realcommercial.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. Costi said the property at 145 – 153 Sutherland Road, Jannali MORE: ‘Compelling’ and ‘scarce’ site listed in Sydney’s north MORE: Aussie home prices set to soar 15 per cent Ian Thorpe’s $4m home sinks at auction NRL legends to cash in big on $127 home buy MORE: Latest property prices from PropTrack MORE: Racing royalty selling $22m home Surfing champ buys up big in Byron Bay Forgotten Sydney suburb smashes home price record 16px);}}@media(min-width: 1021px){.css-1vk3wa5{width:100%;}}.css-17qi131{display:none;}@media(min-width: 1021px){.css-17qi131{display:block;}}.css-1dx9hl4{font-weight:var(--type-pageheading-weight 700);color:var(--color-neutral-heavy-default #3C475B);font-size:var(--type-pageheading-size 26px);line-height:var(--type-pageheading-line-height 12px);}@media(min-width: 624px){.css-1dx9hl4{font-size:var(--type-pageheading-size 32px);}}@media(min-width: 1021px){.css-1dx9hl4{font-size:var(--type-pageheading-size 32px);}}@media(min-width: 1021px){.css-1dx9hl4{border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-neutral-trim-default Jannali is on its way to becoming the most liveable suburb –  not just in the city’s south took out one of the top spots in the recently released Domain Liveable Sydney study Paddington and Mosman in the study authored by Deloitte Access Economics and Tract Consultants And it was one of two suburbs outside the lower north shore city and eastern suburbs to make the top 20 – Sutherland ranked 18th “It’s the amenities around where you live that determine whether a place is a good place to live,” said Daniel Terrill of Deloitte “It’s not just how large or shiny your dwelling is – it’s whether you can [comfortably] enjoy Jannali comes close – scoring top marks for low crime and train access Its weak spots were access to culture and employment opportunities Hop off the train at Jannali’s recently upgraded station and you’ll find a suburb where old meets new small cafes  and a Flemings supermarket — the very last in Australia — line the main streets While Woolworth has owned Flemings for decades this solitary store still operates behind the old-school facade – offering up a glimpse of decades gone by who moved there 15 years ago with wife Bernadette “We probably haven’t moved ‘cos we’d struggle to find an area that’s as nice and friendly and laid-back,” said Mr Payne or the Georges River,” added his 12-year-old son Harry “Jannali is a nice area … me and my brother walk to and from school most days but the train station is really close and there’s lot of bus stops Jannali was the most liveable suburb for young families when scores were weighted to reflect priorities for different life stages Mr Payne said there had been massive growth in the number of young families in the area during his time there “It seemed to be very much an older person’s suburb [when we moved in upsized from a unit to an older-style house in the area,” he said almost 25 per cent in the 15 years to the 2016 census when about 6180 people were counted across about 2170 homes but more than 150 have been built since with more units in the construction pipeline Development had also brought a new local bar “It’s going to change Jannali quite heavily,” said David Greig, of McGrath Sylvania “It’s going to bring enough population to support more cafes who has been selling apartments at the Lunar development said the properties had attracted local downsizes While he does not expect anywhere near the development seen in Kirawee or Miranda he believes the population boost will bring more businesses to the suburb “There’s a fair few [commercial] vacancies in Jannali at the moment I think businesses are holding back to see how it all pans out,” he said “At the moment people associate Jannali as a bit of a sleepy village,” said Eddie Mansour which is selling the new Union Place unit development “When we get buyers coming through from surrounding areas [they’re surprised].” While the majority had been from the Sutherland Shire the development had drawn some buyers from the eastern suburbs looking to get more value [it still does] not have as much high-density living as others,” he said “[But] you are close to the shops like Westfield Miranda and the beach.” “The area does lend itself towards [gentrifying] … but I don’t think you’ll see a major change … the future of that village is more boutique.” While the changing face of the suburb has brought some improved amenities, locals are concerned about increasing density with more than 80 objections lodged for a medium-density townhouse development on a quiet Jannali street. Speaking broadly on the study’s findings, Dr Terrill said higher density did not equate to lower liveability when done right. “It can enhance liveability and allow more people to enjoy it …  as such the issue of density, particularly across inner-middle ring suburbs, is one that could be debated with more rigour,” he said. While the new coffee shops and other developments were welcome additions for Mr Payne, he said parking had definitely got worse. A multi-level car park is on his wish list for the suburb, to stop the growing number of parked cars encroaching on the side streets. As for Harry, he would like a skate park. Kate is part of Domain's Sydney news team. 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 A Planning Proposal to rezone the site is due to be considered tonight by Sutherland Shire Local Planning Panel The panel will advise Sutherland Shire Council whether it believes the proposal has sufficient merit to be forwarded to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for Gateway determination show the supermarket being set back from Box Road yet integrated with public domain "Additional commercial retail spaces provide opportunities for outdoor dining which would help the vitality of Jannali particularly at night," a council report stated "The concept of a central area of public domain is desirable and would enhance the amenity of the centre for residents and visitors it needs to be readily visible and open to Box Road "It is considered that the width of the opening in the artist's impression is too constrained "DCP (development control plan) provisions can require a more substantial opening in the order of 20 metres by 20 metres "This space should also be required to receive a reasonable degree of winter solar access." with Box Road in the foreground and Railway Crescent at left Picture: suppliedAnother image shows where buildings could be placed on the site The commuter car park would be on the northern side the most likely design solution for the commuter car park is for it to be cut into the slope from Beatrice Road," the report said "This would place most of the structure at or below current ground level "This effectively means that while the commuter car park would add to the intensity of use on the site the commuter car park and a mixed use development could be achieved within the 20 metre height limit that applies to the land." The Planning Proposal seeks to rezone the land from SP1 Car Park to B2 Local Centre apply a floor space ratio of 2:1 and exclude the floor area associated with the commuter car park from the calculation of gross floor area Jannali main street transforms into a vibrant people friendly public plaza where local businesses thrive. Today, the local centre at Jannali extends along Box Road. The mix of café’s and shops of this post-war settlement are lacklustre with around 20% of the retail frontages for lease. At the bottom of the road sits Jannali Station, an island surrounded by congestion as vehicles jostle and beep at drivers who stop to drop-off passengers or compete for parking. Pushed to the edges, school children and commuters quickly walk down the street under the tired shop awnings. Diverting to grab their daily grind, the café is where the older residents hang out with their papers and a dog or two. Coffee in hand, they stop outside the chicken shop waiting for the Greenman before proceeding into the station. The colourful moon phases etched across the road draw returning residents and visitors from the station into Box Plaza. Greeted by the gawking couple, you cannot help but look up and observe the beautiful moon that shines over the people who belong to Jannali. Subscribe for updates on the Public Space Ideas Competition A crime scene has been established and police have closed off roads in the area. (ABC News: Tracey Kirkland) Link copiedShareShare articleA man aged in his 20s is in hospital after he was shot at Jannali in Sydney's south. Police said the man was found at about 7:50pm on Mitchell Avenue with a gunshot wound to his arm. He was taken to St George Hospital in a stable condition, police said in a statement. "It is understood there was an altercation between a number of males at the location before the shooting took place," police said. A crime scene has been established and roads have been closed off in the area. Police said they were speaking to a number of witnesses and inquiries were continuing. Picture suppliedA nature adventure park with zip lines through the trees is one possible use for a large bushland site at Jannali which has been purchased for an amazingly low price of $41,000 The 10,270 square metre bushland property is in Sutherland Road behind the St George and Sutherland Community College were originally the site of Jannali Girls High School which amalgamated with Jannali Boys High School in 1992 Picture suppliedLandcom purchased the rear property from the Education Department in 1994 secured the property at auction for property developer Revelop Revelop managing director Charbel Hazzouri said they didn't know much about the property when they purchased it Picture supplied"The buyer's agent called from the auction and said it was a good opportunity," Mr Hazzouri said they believed the property would improve in value and there was always the possibility of rezoning being approved "The zoning doesn't allow you to do much with the land but we are exploring what is permissible to get a productive outcome "We are looking at something that is nature-driven such as those operated by Treetops Adventure where zip lines and other activation are used "Another example could be getting environmental organisations involved with the land," he said "The price we paid for it would allow us to work with not-for-profit and other organisations although the property was said to be landlocked everyone has the right to have access to their property 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. 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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 website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Fire-fighters have confirmed a candle caused a fire which burnt out a top floor unit in a three-storey block at Jannali this week Thirty-five firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW brigades from Sutherland and other shire stations attended the blaze in the unit in Railway Parade about 5am on Wednesday April 21 A ladder platform appliance from Kogarah brigade was also called Sutherland Fire Station 046 said in a Facebook post the fire "was started by a single flame from a candle" "The fire quickly took hold of the apartment and into the roof void "The occupant [ a man believed to be in his 50s] was transported to hospital with burns and smoke inhalation and all other residents self evacuated safely "When using candles or burning incense please ensure they are properly extinguished before retiring for the night." caused a fire in a unit on the top floor of a three-level block at Jannali early today said the man who occupied the unit in which the fire broke out "came running down the stairs "They would have been useless because by that time the unit was engulfed," she said was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital All occupants of the building in Railway Parade safely evacuated after the fire broke out about 5am Residents and police went from door to door Thirty-five firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW brigades attended Ms Preston said three home units were believed to have suffered extensive damage Picture by Chris LaneJannali Preschool will reduce energy bills while providing children with an environmental lesson through a $10,000 grant from a Tradies club program A rooftop solar system will be installed during the September holidays Tradies received 34 applications for its latest round of energy efficiency iPromise Sustainability Grants with Jannali Preschool obtaining the highest amount The application was written with the assistance of volunteer group Sutherland Shire Climate Action Network (ShireCAN) Tradies general manager Jason McMaster said "The application from Jannali Preschool ticked all of the boxes and the panel was very impressed with how much research and thought had gone into their application" "We're very proud to help bring their project to life and excited to see the results of the solar installation," he said the program has provided $179,383 to help with projects school vegetable gardens and chicken coops solar panels and energy efficiency initiatives Jannali Preschool director Simone Taylor said installing solar panels had been a long-term goal in both the preschool's Quality Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan The grant would enable the preschool to "continue to work towards providing a greener more sustainable environment for the community to enjoy into the future" "The children will be included in learning about solar energy through a STEAM project of investigating Alec Diefenbach said the organisation supported and encouraged community groups to transition to renewable energy The solar panels will be installed by Impressive Electrical & Solar (IES) Picture by Murray TrembathAt a time of increasing small business closures in Sutherland Shire due to the economy Mr Eng and his university student daughter Ellie have taken over the cafe and takeaway food shop which are on opposite sides of Box Road across from Jannali train station The previous long-time operators of Coffee Box Cafe and Flaming Chix Takeaway left in March and "Under New Management" signs went up on the doors and windows reopened the cafe quickly with an expanded range of food and pastries "Food has always been our family's passion and we decided to branch out into a new The Coffee Box Cafe opposite Jannali station Picture by Murray Trembath "The response so far has been very good." Despite recent business closures in the Jannali shopping centre we love the community and we do good food," he said came to Australia from Cambodia in 2006 and have three children Members of their extended family are now operating the bakery at Parkside Plaza said she was "coming here to support them" In another positive move for the Jannali shopping centre real estate agency MattBlak has set up a new office in the former newsagency space which has been vacant for more than a year which will close after 44 years in December when she retires who is retiring after 44 years operating Wilsons Shoes at Jannali is so happy she followed her father into the trade grabbing a few minutes to chat between customers "I think it's because I love meeting people - I'm a bit of a people's person - and helping them The shop will close in December when the lease runs out One of Mrs Foster's most memorable experiences was when she opened the shop at Jannali and some naysayers were predicting it wouldn't last When the first customer came in and asked for a pair of size nine gym boots for his chimpanzee It turned out to be the truth and the chimp appeared in Walpamur Paints TV commercials in the 1980s Mrs Foster's father and his seven brothers had shoe factories and shops all over Sydney Mrs Foster said her mother pleaded unsuccessfully with her to "get a nice job in an office" Picture supplied"My brother and I worked with Dad at his shoe shop in Burwood and we were there until he retired at 80 he said we should go and do whatever we liked." Mrs Foster opened Wilsons Shoes at Jannali in April 1979 while her brother established several shops in Canterbury-Bankstown and I thank my Dad every day because it is a something he taught me," she said "He had to do things the right way,...get down take the customer's shoes off and fit the new shoes properly." Colleen Foster and her youngest grandson Brooks on Silver Picture suppliedA feature of the shoe shop since the beginning is a rocking horse named Silver which has been ridden by thousands of children plan to do some travelling within Australia she believes Jannali shopping centre will bounce back from the present downturn Picture suppliedFollowing on from this year's successful Film by the Sea competition Jannali East Public School has been crowned the overall winners of this year's Film By Invitation The event is a platform that celebrates the accomplishments of filmmakers spanning from Kindergarten to year 12 students in local cinemas as part of a series of festivals across NSW The festival shines a spotlight on a thoughtfully curated collection of exceptional films carefully selected from a pool of submissions The film was declared the best entry out of 400 others from Kindergarten to year 12 students from across the state Their film titled 'Trash Tyrant' was created by 22 year 2 pupils under the guidance of their teacher Martin Thomas It's a three and half minute short about the awakening of a fictional terrifying ancient trash beast that terrorises the students for littering Jannali East Public School pupils at the Film by the Sea 2023 screening Picture suppliedThe winning school's film was originally shown at the Film By the Sea festival and won several prizes including a VideoCraft rental voucher worth $1000 top-of-the-line Rode Microphones valued at $1300 and a selection of premium AFTRS merchandise teachers and parents gathered across three theatres at the Hoyts Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park on November 14 to watch the festival's 22 films School Arts and Initiatives Coordinator Michelle Dodd described the film as "intelligently incorporated art sculpture exceptional storytelling with its well-crafted plot intricate complications and stunning drone footage "This year is a milestone for Film By as we celebrate its 13th year that all began with a Making Movies initiative for schools in Sutherland Shire," she said Caringbah Public School pupils also made a film titled 'The Class Who Wouldn't Eat Their Vegetables' and Kurnell Public School entered with festival with their film 'Every Little Bit Counts' Film By Invitation films will be showcased in a digital display from mid-December for audiences to enjoy once again you can't get much better than this; suburbs where every home sells There are six postcodes nationally that clocked a 100 per cent clearance rate Discover the perfect postcode performers where you reasonably absolutely expect to ink the contract The suburb is named after the traditional custodians of Canberra - the Ngunnawal people Street names honour Indigenous community leaders including Wanganeen Avenue (after activist Ken Wanganeen) Bural Court (the Aboriginal word for "day") and Jabanungga Avenue (paying respect to musician and actor Robert Jabanungga) READ MORE: Property cheat sheet: three ways the market has tipped to buyers Domain shows 16 listings for the 100 per cent clearance rate Edensor Park is 38-kilometres west of Sydney's CBD and is the home of football club Sydney United 58 FC The area was developed into a suburb in the 1970s Sydney United 58 plays home games at Edensor's local stadium READ MORE: The insane prices paid for derelict properties during the pandemic boom Twelve sales were registered for the 100 clearance rate Its neighbouring postcode of Gymea Bay provides a waterside lifestyle Gymea's local coffee haunt Hazelhurst Cafe made the list of Good Food's top 50 cafes in Sydney for 2022. Domain notes 11 sales for the 100 per cent clearance rate. Find this suburb 26km south of Sydney's city centre. It's a very old postcode, which started to develop in 1884 when a railway line was built. Jannali was once a squash hub, with ten courts, producing some of Australia's best players from the local club. The squash centre, as is the way across Australia, was demolished for apartments. Thirteen sales - for the 100 per cent clearance rate - were recorded by Domain. Prospect is a historic inner-city suburb of Adelaide with period homes aplenty and sub-divided precincts that speak to its past. The Soldiers' Memorial Gardens is a community drawcard with rose beds, lawns for picnics and an award-winning children's playground. Domain registered 12 deals for the 100 per cent clearance rate in Prospect. Carlton is Melbourne's Italian, medical and academic quarter. The nearby Melbourne University draws students to terrace rentals, living alongside surgeons and anesthetists who prefer the suburb for its proximity to the major hospitals. Lygon Street is famous for Italian restaurants and cultural festivals. Domain data shows a 100 per cent clearance rate for 11 listings to March. Property News: The Perth suburbs where residents rarely leave. Picture by Chris LaneA small group of volunteers who banded together 47 years ago to make and repair toys for needy children were given only three months to prove themselves in a council-owned building at Jannali The Sutherland Toy Restoration Centre is still serving the community and on Saturday September 17 will have its first sale since before the pandemic Don Stewart and John McCracken in the Toy Restoration Centre's workshop Picture by Chris LaneThe toy shop at 21 Jannali Ave is overflowing with very reasonably priced All profits are donated to local charities especially those helping women and children Centre president Wendy Amesbury said the services had expanded over time to include the restoration of treasured items "Customers tell us we are the only place they can find to restore repaint and generally 'spruce up' their 40-year-old teddy bears prams and other much-loved items," she said "Our reputation has also spread beyond through our Facebook page and we have restored or repaired treasures from as far away as Mission Beach in Queensland." Sutherland Shire Council welfare officer Ted Booker began collecting used toys Mr Booker found willing helpers among local seniors which was to provide a place where retirees could not only socialise but also use skills built up over a lifetime The council allowed the group to use premises on the corner of Jannali Avenue and Mary Street on the proviso that if the move was not successful within three months they would have to vacate The building had previously been a Bebarfalds retail store and the council bought it with a view to creating a new library New volunteers are welcome and anyone interested is invited to drop in Picture by Chris LaneA bushland site at Jannali which was sold to a private buyer for just $41,000 was initially offered to Sutherland Shire Council and Crown Lands for possible inclusion in the adjoining Burnum Burnum Sanctuary Both authorities said "no" to the offer from Landcom which purchased the 10,270 square metre site from the Education Department after Jannali Girls High School amalgamated in 1992 A council spokeswoman said the property "carried a unique bushfire management encumbrance on title imposing active fuel load management (the maintenance of fine fuels include twigs litter and shrubs) through hazard reduction" "This is not a common caveat seen on other C2 land owned by or under the care control and management of council," the statement said adding complexity to bushfire management and potentially exposing Council to greater liability especially in the event of property damage caused by a bushfire "Prior to council officers finalising the due diligence assessment Landcom decided to sell the land via auction Council communicated that it was unlikely to accept the land advising Landcom to proceed as it deemed appropriate "Council officers also contacted the Crown Land agency asking if they would accept ownership of this Landcom land to join the balance of the Burnum Burnum Sanctuary land owned by the state government "Council has no record of a response received from Crown Lands." which is is part of the Department of Planning said the council was the land manager of the Burnum Burnum Sanctuary Crown Lands had advised it had no interest in acquiring the land as the council did not support the site being added to the Burnum Burnum Sanctuary A Landcom spokesman said the site was "undevelopable" It was zoned C2 Environmental Conservation with a 20 metre bushfire protection zone on the site and landlocked "We understand the enjoyment the community derives from open space but is focused on addressing the housing crisis and is divesting itself of sites with no development potential" Picture: Simon BennettA flourishing coffee shop business at Jannali owes its success largely to the owner's great work ethic and helpful advice he received from a council staff member Turkish migrant Bulent Sahim opened Jannali Coffee Station in Railway Crescent 11 years ago after arriving in Australia three years earlier unable to speak English The shop now has about 300 customers a day recently expanded into the adjoining former TAB premises and an application is in for a liquor licence A customer told the Leader Mr Sahim "is another great migrant success story" "Bulent is there every day of the year from 5.30am he is such a happy person and so is everyone who works for him," she said "They know everyone's name and what coffee they have I usually call ahead and my coffee is waiting." Mr Sahim originally wanted to open a kebab shop but when he called Sutherland Shire Council he was told that wouldn't be permissible unless the premises had an exhaust system "The lady at the council was really helpful," he recalled When he mentioned he was working as a barista at Eastgardens "Why don't you open a coffee shop instead" He told her there was already one next door and another close by Mr Sahim came to Australia in 2007 on a student visa and but the first four years were very hard not being able to speak English," he said "I studied for one year at TAFE to be electrician and also trained as a barista "I was driving through Jannali one day and saw this shop for lease but I got some help from my flat mate and that was how I started in October 2010." True Blue and triple premiership-winner with Canterbury-Bankstown, Paul Langmack, was in awe of Sky Blues forward Sarah Togatuki after she helped him run a NSWRL “Changing Rooms” session before dashing off to play her weekend club game for the North Sydney Bears. “It’s that sort of commitment to the game of Rugby League, and all that we stand for, that I really admire in someone like Sarah,” Langmack said. Togatuki, who has played the past three years in the Harvey Norman NSW Sky Blues pack, is a qualified social worker. But she combines her professional and Rugby League careers by helping with Langmack’s highly-successful “Changing Rooms” program, which encourages children aged six to 18 to look after their mental fitness. Langmack was speaking with girls from the Como-Jannali Crocodiles JRLFC at the Yarramundi YMCA, near Richmond in western Sydney last weekend. He invited Togatuki and former jockey Samantha Gordon – also a qualified counsellor – to help spread the messages of personal strength and resilience. Togatuki was more than happy to help but had to leave in time to travel the 120km south to Wollongong to play for the Bears against the Illawarra Steelers in round seven of the Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership. The Bears won 32-12. “I told the girls Sarah was a premiership winner with the Roosters (2021), has won State of Origin (2022), and that they could watch her on TV in the next NRLW and Origin campaigns this year,” Langmack said. “And they were very impressed – hung on her every word and wanted photos with her afterwards. “I knew she would captivate them and I’m going to use her more often, because Rugby League has given her an opportunity and now she’s happy to be giving back. “Her experiences in life and football are invaluable for young girls having to deal with all the pressures society-social media puts on them these days. “And while girls are already good listeners, women like Sarah and Samantha can really connect with the kids and help make a difference to young lives. “I was just so grateful she made time for the Crocodile girls and was still there for her Bears teammates.” Those interested in booking “Changing Rooms” for their school, club or community group should email: plangmack@nswrl.com.au Todd knows Tamworth will rally for Magic Round The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Roosters v Bulldogs The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Panthers v Raiders The Jannali school choir performs the anthem in the 702 ABC Sydney studio thousands of primary schools students across New South Wales belt out the national anthem at assembly time But at Jannali Public School in the Sutherland Shire the voices of its students and staff carry across the yard in a language that goes back centuries before Advance Australia Fair and its predecessor God Save The Queen The school sings its version of the national anthem in the Indigenous language of Dharawal "It was really difficult for our kids [to learn]," associate principal Michelle Taylor said "We encourage all students in kindergarten to year six to sing in the Dharawal verse "We thought we'd adopt it for our assembly since we sit on Dharawal land and it would be really lovely for all the children to sing it." A translation into English was done by a member of the Sutherland Music Festival: We're Australian mob are going to have a good dance A lot of water associated with this Earth; Earth having a lot of animals and waratahs including three students who are Aboriginal The school's choir, which performed its rendition of the anthem for 702 ABC Sydney, leads the school in song each week. "We sing at our assemblies and we do the Sutherland Shire's music festival so we sing with other students," Charlotte, a student in the choir, said. Ms Taylor said the choir and student cohort had been learning and practising the anthem for five years. The school sings the anthem with a similar rhythm and in the same key of Advance Australia Fair, but the verse is one the Dharawal people composed themselves, Ms Taylor said. Picture: John VeageA life dedicated to treating patients is nearing the end for one popular Sutherland Shire doctor is hanging up his stethoscope after 40 years of working in medicine The general practitioner is retiring this month and will see his final patients on September 27 Dr Ng is based at One White Street Family Medical Practice at Jannali but the community will most likely also remember his time at Oyster Bay where he worked solo for 20 years from 1979-1999 "Currently you might see one patient but the rest of their family sees other doctors It's no longer the situation where you know the whole family well." where he has worked alongside two other doctors Of course he has been through the transitions from paper records to manual data - but not everything that is modern is the best "There have been major changes in technology that have made things easier for prescribing but we still keep paper files," Dr Ng said Many patients like to attend large medical centres but we find they often return to us because they may not have spent enough time being seen." Each Monday afternoon for the past 12 years Dr Ng has been visiting elderly people at Woolooware Shores treating those in independent living and in nursing homes with dementia fall recovery and other clinical problems that arise from reduce mobility "I've enjoyed it because you seem to know the patients better when they are in their own surroundings," Dr Ng said "General practice has been the most rewarding Getting to know the patients and their families The practice will seek a replacement - a young doctor to join to team He looks forward to spending more time with family and friends travelling to Europe and to Taiwan for his son's wedding "It's been a satisfying journey for me and I thank my patients who have supported me," he said "I know many of them would like to keep in contact with me and I would like the same." Police said the school went into lock-down after a boy was assaulted by a 17-year-old who does not attend the school Inspector Rod Rae said the school would have done this to try and keep the offender on the grounds Paramedics were called to the school on Sutherland Road to treat the boy who allegedly suffered from bruising and swelling Police received a call about 11.50am and several cars responded Inspector Rae said reports of a firearm being used were not true At about 8am police were called to Sutherland Road after a concern for welfare report When they arrived they found the body of a man The death is not being treated as suspicious A report will be prepared for the Coroner.  LATEST NEWS LATEST STORIES WEST REPORT by Callum Foote | Oct 12, 2023 | Business, Latest Posts and his cousin Anthony El-Hazouri are partners in Revelop: Image: Revelop The NSW government’s Landcom has sold a hectare of prime bushland in Sydney for just $41k to shopping centre developers but has declined to respond to questions about the number of people at the auction Last month, the NSW Government’s land and property developer Landcom sold a hectare of bushland in Sydney’s Shire for just $41k. The median house price for the area is $1.4 million, with the sale going to shopping centre developer Revelop a full hectare or the size of almost two football fields is next to the Jannali Public School and St George and Sutherland Community College – less than a kilometre from the Woronora River and importantly less than a kilometre from the Jannali train station The block is currently zoned as C2 Environmental conservation and as such cannot be redeveloped in such a way “that could destroy damage or otherwise have an adverse effect on the “high ecological Although not zoned for commercial property development the Jannali bushland property is just half an hour’s drive from the Sydney CBD and 20 minutes from the beach According to the website Real Commercial: “Buyer’s Agent Tas Costi of Costi Cohen has secured for a client 10,270 sqm of land in the Sutherland Shire at auction for just $41,000 – that’s around 5 per cent of the median value of a Sydney home.” According to Real Commercial, managing director of the buying group Revelop said his company was eyeing the short-term and long-term potential of the property Revelop co-owned by cousins Charbel Hazzouri and Anthony El-Hazouri is behind a number of Sydney property developments in the retail and commercial property space Revelop purchased the Tramsheds retail and food complex in Sydney’s inner-west from Mirvac for $52 million It then paid more than $30 million for a shopping centre in Macquarie Park While historically Revelop has bought older shopping centres in order to refurbish them, Hazzouri told the AFR last year that his company was now increasingly moving into greenfield site developments servicing major residential growth areas “The big thing we’re doing at the moment is town centre developments,” Hazzouri said The bushland at Jannali is definitely greenfields Revelop has at least 19 retail holdings and owns more than 40 childcare centres and a co-living business From publicly available materials it appears that Revelop has not been involved in a zip line canopy tour facilities Other land around Jannali train station has already been rezoned within the last two years with an interest in increasing the density of the area The Sutherland Shire Council’s 2020 Housing Strategy says that the area around Jannali train station has been rezoned to increase the allowable height and increase the area zoned for flats and townhouses the NSW government committed during the election to increase the land around train stations to allow higher-density housing Hills Shire Council general manager Michael Edgar recently called on the government to “act directly” by ordering Landcom to build dwellings itself rather than just offload land to developers the NSW government could instruct Landcom to get on with the job of building and supplying these homes now rather than letting the economic conditions of the market determine their delivery timeframe” Edgar said Landcom has traditionally been involved in the planning of residential developments before selling land and project to a developer “Landcom stages land releases of master-planned communities in line with relevant approvals and market conditions,” a spokesperson said Callum Foote was a reporter for Michael West Media for four years This website is dedicated to the public interest Our focus is investigations into big business Good sources are critical to good journalism We work closely with our contacts and jealously guard their identities About  |  Contact  |  Privacy a Turkish immigrant who calls Sutherland Shire home and runs his business is heartbroken for his native homeland following the catastrophic earthquake Picture by Chris LaneBulent Sahim is proud to call Sutherland Shire home but his thoughts are far from the comfort of his safe haven The Turkish migrant who owns Jannali Coffee Station was devastated to hear of the tragedy still unfolding in his former home country was hit by powerful earthquakes earlier this month The death toll has surpassed 40,000 and although Mr Sahim's relatives are safe I checked in with them on Whatsapp when I heard I don't think the government wants to say the real number of deaths because they want to show they are strong Most of the buildings that were built even last year did not follow construction law or safety - concrete slabs have no holdings "They can't even check areas in villages because they don't have enough people to help them out Most of the people now under the rubble who were waiting are dead bodies." said he was grateful for the support his customers have showed everyone is calling me at the shop and asking how my family is The NSW Government has contributed one million dollars to the UNICEF Trkiye-Syria earthquake relief effort including two firefighters from Hurstville station have been deployed into affected regions to assist in recovery missions we are connected to all parts of the world through our people and I know there are families across our state with friends and loved ones in the affected areas," Minister for Multiculturalism and Oatley MP Mark Coure "This contribution and practical aid we are sending is about helping and showing communities connected to these countries that they are not alone." Related Want more local news? Sign up for your free weekly newsletter. Hannah Gock-Stephens with teachers Hannah Ingram and Kate Mulheron at the school's oceanic exhibition Picture by Chris LaneGetting creative for a global cause was the theme at The Jannali High School recently with students celebrating World Ocean Week with an artistic exhibition It combined the talents of Year 9 visual arts Year 9 geography and Year 11 photography students and aimed to raise awareness about threats facing oceans Rising sea levels and plastic pollution were among the topics of concern showcased by students who took their theoretical knowledge and transformed it into hands-on creations Visual arts teacher Kate Mulheron said this was the first year of the exhibition which would hopefully become an annual event She said it was a great cross-curricular project "Our Year 9 students went on an excursion to Sea Life and created artworks inspired by the ocean," she said "Photography students also go out and source local images Geography students have create infographics and posters - it shows they are all socially engaged - more than adults The quality of work they produce is inspiring." The exhibition was open to other students in the school hall at recess and lunch times "They aren't just making hypothetical works they are making works for audiences," Ms Mulheron said "They see the process of art and a product takes on a life of its own when audiences are engaged in the work." Similarly the geography students took on the challenge based learning exercise has real world connections letters to MPs and installations made from plastic found in the school Union Place Hotel at Jannali opened today (Friday but the crowd grew during the afternoon and evening as word spread The photo gallery above shows Sutherland Shire's newest hotel is a big improvement on its predecessor which is said to be reminiscent of The Godfather era is due to open in Jannali by the end of this month Union Place Hotel is at the bottom of the new development which has risen on the former Jannali Inn site The new venue will be a lot different to its rough and tumble predecessor who are related to but not connected in business with principals of the Feros Group Chief executive of JDA Hotels John Feros said "We are looking forward to bringing a vibrant space to the local community experience the premium sports bar facilities and also relax with a meal on the outdoor terrace." A JDA Hotels spokeswoman said the US-Italian inspired hotel would be "a throwback to the heyday of The Godfather" "It will feature a modern American sports bar and bistro with a sun-drenched booth seating against a backdrop of industrial exposed brick walnut and brass elements are reminiscent of an Al Capone haunt "Inspired by the quintessential 'red sauce' Italian dining experience in Downtown Chicago the menu will be a fusion of pub classics with the culinary staples the city is known for including over ten varieties of 18-inch pizzas the epitome being the 'Putanesca - tomato base "Also on the menu are a diverse range of burgers and sandwiches including the showstopper The Godfather - all beef patty The hotel was designed by award-winning hospitality architect Paul Kelly Design "The venue has an industrial and exposed metal fit-out throughout softened by indoor plants cascading from the walls ceilings and behind booth seating areas," the spokeswoman said "The impressive centrepiece bar area will be framed by gorgeous custom blue-stained timber panelling and brass halo lighting "Guests can expect a full spectrum of pale ales leafy terrace is perfect for those wishing to sit back in the warm sunshine and stay until late the alfresco lounge space has vibrant decor and bold playful patterns a chance for guests to visit for a relaxed pub meal with friends The spokeswoman said JDA Hotels had assembled an A-list operational team Kirsten Baker who brought authentic Italian training from Nonna Grazia Guida and experience in leading kitchens for pub royalty some of whom would drop in for a touch-up because they were lonely and wanted company "My salon was old school and very social," said Sue Britton has closed Jannali Designs to enjoy well-earned retirement The salon opened in the 1950s and is believed to have been the oldest in Sutherland Shire and one of the longest-trading businesses still operating in its original role Mrs Britton was 16 when she began work in 1966 in the salon where her mother also worked and has owned the business for the last 27 years we did know each other," Mrs Britton said of her clients some of whom had been coming since the 1970s "We were a big happy family and we covered a lot of topics - family "What was said in the salon stayed in the salon Tears were shed when she broke the news of the closure but I just woke up one morning and knew it was time," Mrs Britton said Mrs Britton said the salon was attuned to the needs of its clientele "The young ones today don't want what the older ones want," she said Mrs Britton is proud of her perming skills especially solution winding in under 25 minutes "That's an art being lost to the trade," she said The salon's hair dryers date from the 1950s and there were no takers when they were advertised for sale "I thought they would have to go out on the council clean-up and was so pleased when we found a a home for them with Sydney Theatre Props," Mrs Britton said an assortment of cut throat razors and wooden perm rods." Jannali Arcade was built in the 1950s and George Heavens a well-known shire businessman bought the Jannali Kirrawee and Sutherland salons under the name of Jill-Anne Salons Mrs Britton's mother Linda Lucke was one of the original employees at Jannali when it had just cubicles and curtains Mrs Lucke took over the business in the 1970s and taking two clients with her to be assessed on perms in the morning She took a few years off to have her two children before returning in the late 1970s Mrs Britton has some parting advice for the hairdressers of today: "It is important to listen to what people are saying Picture suppliedUkrainian refugee Hanna Babycheva was seeking safe haven in 2022 when she fled her native country for Australia and this made the transition to a new life Ms Babycheva recently graduated from NSW TAFE Loftus with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care TAFE NSW Loftus has played a key role in helping Ms Babycheva gain the practical skills training she needs to rebuild her education career in Australia she arrived in Australia with no English language skills and her educational qualifications were no longer recognised she enrolled to study Certificate III in Spoken and Written English This equipped her with conversational English skills The following year she studied early childhood Hanna Babycheva with her daughter in Sydney studying and working here makes me feel safe "The Early Childhood Education teachers and Education Support staff at TAFE NSW Loftus were so helpful in supporting me and building my confidence." "With 20 years of experience as a primary school teacher in Ukraine I'm thankful I can rebuild my career and work within a beautiful early education centre I'm looking forward to continuing my study at TAFE in the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care this year." The Department of Home Affairs states that Ms Babycheva is one of 11,400 Ukrainians who have arrived in Australia since February 24 The Bayside and Sutherland Shire LGAs make up the top settlement locations for Ukrainian nationals Teacher of Early Childhood Education and Care at TAFE NSW Loftus says TAFE NSW is committed to empowering refugees and migrants with the essential skills and expertise required to secure employment within the rapidly expanding early childhood education and care sector there are countless opportunities to gain work in the sector," Mr Stewart said students can gain practical experience and develop specialist skills so they're job ready as soon as they graduate "Migrant and refugee students benefit from a range of study support services at TAFE NSW including language and learning support services The ECEC sector is a diverse and inclusive environment providing rewarding and meaningful work that shapes the future of children and society as a whole."