Our Lady of the Rosary Parish became a beacon of faith and community
enriched by its connection to the nearby Franciscan Shrine of the Holy Innocents
an official pilgrimage site for the Jubilee Year
The parish was known for its inclusiveness and warmth
saw the balance between long-time parishioners and new families contributing to its vibrancy
“When I returned to Kellyville as parish priest
“So much of the land that was once market gardens has been transformed into urban development
“But what hasn’t changed is the strong sense of community
with a mix of long-time parishioners and new families contributing to the vibrancy of the parish.” 
Having ministered in Kellyville in the 1990s
Fr Christopher noted the changes and is focused on serving the growing and diverse community
“My priority has been to listen to the people and see how we can continue to serve them in this new chapter,” he explained
and it’s been important to ensure that we continue to embrace that diversity while staying grounded in our Catholic faith.” 
highlighted the parish’s strong Franciscan charism
Jeanne is about to become a Special Minister bringing Communion to the sick and dying
Paul invited others to experience the parish’s beauty
and the nearby Franciscan Shrine of the Holy Innocents – one of three Jubilee year 2025 shrines in Parramatta Diocese,” he said
The Franciscan Shrine of the Holy Innocents
Kellyville is one of three pilgrimage sites established within the Diocese of Parramatta
Image: Alphonsus Fok/ Diocese of Parramatta
The Franciscan Shrine of the Holy Innocents: A ‘Pilgrimage of Hope’
Adjacent to the parish stands the Franciscan Shrine of the Holy Innocents
Designated as an official pilgrimage site by Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv in 2024
the Shrine remains a focal point for both the Franciscans and the local community
“It’s a beautiful place for reflection and prayer,” Fr Christopher said
“The Shrine and its garden offer visitors the chance to pray for the protection of life and for reparation for the tragedy of abortion in our world.” 
adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and other devotions; deepening their faith and reflecting on God’s grace and mercy
“The Shrine is a source of hope for everyone who visits,” Fr Christopher said
“It’s a place where people can experience God’s love and mercy in a very tangible way.” 
Many pilgrims also walk among the Stations of the Cross: almost life-sized statues that have been erected in recent years – offering a powerful reminder of Christ’s sacrifice
“The Stations of the Cross are a Franciscan devotion
and it’s something that really connects us to the suffering of Christ and the beauty of His sacrifice,” Fr Christopher said
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish is home to many sacred relics
Fr Christopher’s ministry at the parish is deeply influenced by the Franciscan way of life
After more than 40 years as a member of the Conventual Franciscans
he has brought a unique perspective to his role as parish priest
“Being a Franciscan allows us to serve the people where they need us,” he explained
“There’s no set ministry – it’s about responding to the needs of the community.” 
This spirit of service is a strong part of parish life
From devotions to St Anthony of Padua to the Blessing of the Animals on the Feast of St Francis
these moments help parishioners connect with the simplicity
and deep devotion to God – hallmarks of the Franciscan charism
Fr Christopher and the parish community are making special preparations
and preparation for the joy of Easter,” he said
The parish offers several opportunities for devotion and reconciliation
including the Stations of the Cross and special reconciliation services
“We have a number of parish choirs that enhance the liturgical celebrations
and there’s a strong sense of community,” he said
you’ll find a welcoming and prayerful atmosphere.” 
Pilgrims at the Franciscan Shrine of the Holy Innocents
Fr Christopher is committed to adapting to the needs of the parish and community by walking together
“Listening to the people is essential,” he said
But what remains constant is our commitment to serving God and each other.” 
The parish continues to serve those on the margins through outreach programs
such as the annual collection for David’s Place – a center for the homeless
Its vision is clear: to be a place where all are welcomed
and where the community carries forward the Franciscan tradition of service
and simplicity as they walk together in faith
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Parents who spent millions of dollars buying into a top-performing public school’s catchment feel short-changed after the enrolment boundary was rezoned to deal with population growth
About a dozen streets in Sydney’s Hills District have been affected by changes to the Kellyville Public School catchment
Future students have been told they must leave their suburb and attend nearby Beaumont Hills Public School
Kellyville’s median house price is $1.9 million
Bin Zhao wanted his daughter to start kindergarten at Kellyville next year
They will now have to cross four-lane Samantha Riley Drive to walk to school
They just made this change on October 15 last year
just two months before the 2026 enrolment.”
Bin Zhao and Emma Gong and their 2-year-old daughter Chloe outside their house they moved into because it was in Kellyville’s catchment area.Credit: Steven Siewert
More than 400 people have signed a petition urging the education department to reconsider the changes on safety grounds
About 70 people opposing the change attended a meeting in December
Kellyville MP Ray Williams acknowledged population growth necessitated boundary changes but said there were significant safety concerns with directing students to cross Samantha Riley Drive
“It is an extremely busy road with a bad history of accidents,” he said
Williams wrote to Education Minister Prue Car about the change and received a response last month from the Department of Education official Taka Bodiam
“This is especially the case in areas of high growth like Bella Vista and Kellyville
where enrolment dynamics can shift rapidly,” the reply read
Ben Zhang from the Kellyville Public School Catchment Action Group said it appeared residents had been displaced to accommodate the influx of residents from high-density developments near Kellyville metro station
Kellyville Public School has some of the best NAPLAN results in the country
students in both years 3 and 5 achieved above-average
while the department would not admit the differences in school reputation or performance
why are new families from Bella Vista and recently approved apartments being introduced while long-term residents are being displaced?”
An artist’s impression of higher density at Kellyville and Bella Vista metro stations.Credit:  
who bought a house in Kellyville 18 years ago because it was affordable
said he simply wanted his two-year-old daughter to be able to walk to school when she reached kindergarten
“Kellyville is walking distance whereas Beaumont Hills is not,” he said
said he bought his house in part because it was in the Kellyville Public catchment
“People are wondering if they will have to shell out extra dollars for a private school,” he said
Kellyville family Prachi Patel and Chirag Anandwala
A department spokeswoman said: “We carefully consider all factors against the current transport and road connections and the overriding need to manage student population growth using the available school facilities.”
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Parents who spent millions of dollars buying into a top-performing public school\\u2019s catchment feel short-changed after the enrolment boundary was rezoned to deal with population growth.
About a dozen streets in Sydney\\u2019s Hills District have been affected by changes to the Kellyville Public School catchment. Future students have been told they must leave their suburb and attend nearby Beaumont Hills Public School.
Kellyville\\u2019s median house price is $1.9 million.
Bin Zhao wanted his daughter to start kindergarten at Kellyville next year. They will now have to cross four-lane Samantha Riley Drive to walk to school.
\\u201CWe purchased house in the catchment, and we paid a bit of money for the house, just for this school,\\u201D he said.
\\u201CIt is about fairness. We are walking distance from the school. They just made this change on October 15 last year, just two months before the 2026 enrolment.\\u201D
More than 400 people have signed a petition urging the education department to reconsider the changes on safety grounds. About 70 people opposing the change attended a meeting in December.
Kellyville MP Ray Williams acknowledged population growth necessitated boundary changes but said there were significant safety concerns with directing students to cross Samantha Riley Drive.
\\u201CIt is an extremely busy road with a bad history of accidents,\\u201D he said.
Williams wrote to Education Minister Prue Car about the change and received a response last month from the Department of Education official Taka Bodiam, who said it was due to population growth.
\\u201CThis is especially the case in areas of high growth like Bella Vista and Kellyville, where enrolment dynamics can shift rapidly,\\u201D the reply read.
Ben Zhang from the Kellyville Public School Catchment Action Group said it appeared residents had been displaced to accommodate the influx of residents from high-density developments near Kellyville metro station.
Kellyville Public School has some of the best NAPLAN results in the country. Last year, students in both years 3 and 5 achieved above-average, statistically similar results in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy.
Mother-of-two Lin Ma said that, while the department would not admit the differences in school reputation or performance, \\u201Cenrolment patterns speak for themselves\\u201D.
\\u201CIf overcrowding is truly the issue, why are new families from Bella Vista and recently approved apartments being introduced while long-term residents are being displaced?\\u201D
Luke Falkner, who bought a house in Kellyville 18 years ago because it was affordable, said he simply wanted his two-year-old daughter to be able to walk to school when she reached kindergarten.
\\u201CKellyville is walking distance whereas Beaumont Hills is not,\\u201D he said.
Chirag Anandwala, who has a two-year-old son, said he bought his house in part because it was in the Kellyville Public catchment.
\\u201CPeople are wondering if they will have to shell out extra dollars for a private school,\\u201D he said.
A department spokeswoman said: \\u201CWe carefully consider all factors against the current transport and road connections and the overriding need to manage student population growth using the available school facilities.\\u201D
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Following public consultation with Sydney’s north-west
the New South Wales Government has scaled down its proposal for the Bella Vista and Kellyville Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precincts
The Bella Vista and Kellyville Precincts already have capacity for 22,576 dwellings and the originally exhibited plans identified a further 20,700 additional homes beyond this
this has been reduced to an additional 4,600 homes
has warned that despite the positive changes made
the State Government’s updated proposal was half-baked
did nothing to address longstanding infrastructure concerns and that the exhibition period should be re-opened so residents could have their say
“While I’m glad the New South Wales Government’s absurd original proposal has been scaled down
we need to know why all housing growth on the Blacktown side has disappeared and the additional growth has actually doubled on the Hills side,” Mayor Byrne said
“Instead of having an additional 18,200 homes on the Blacktown side as originally exhibited
Blacktown will now have no new homes while the Hills has an additional 4,600 on our side
in addition to the 18,600 homes we already have capacity for
“This is a fundamentally different proposal in terms of the yield and built form outcomes on several key sites
businesses and Council should be afforded the opportunity to have their say
“If Council or a developer submitted plans this light on detail
the NSW Government wouldn’t even let us put it on exhibition
Meanwhile the government is completely reshaping the face of The Hills Shire with the stroke of a pen.”  
Mayor Byrne said that this is a major uplift and will require a significant investment from the State Government in infrastructure like local roads
“The Government keeps talking about the $520 million they have to spend across eight TOD precincts
but still have released no plans on how they will use it
“These will still be city-shaping precincts yet there’s no funding for new schools
no funding for new community floor space and no flood study to back up how these buildings can actually be constructed.” 
Mayor Byrne said that despite repeated requests for a meeting with Minister for Planning and Public Spaces
the rezoning announcements were made without any discussion between the government and Council
“It’s disappointing that the Minister has steamrolled Council with this announcement
There are a lot of issues with this half-baked proposal that need to be addressed and now these rezonings will be made without us having a chance to voice our concerns,” Mayor Byrne said
“The first we heard of this announcement was when we read it in the papers this morning
before the Department had even finalised and released the extremely scant details which were published on their website this afternoon
“The Hills Shire already has the most overcrowded schools in New South Wales and the government’s only commitment as part of this process is to undertake further investigations to increase school capacity
“This simply isn’t good enough and they need to act fast before quality of life for Hills residents is significantly eroded.” 
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This case study describes Kellyville Public School’s approach to reconciliation and its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). It looks at how Kellyville Public School used <a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/strategies-and-reports/our-reconciliation-action-plan/narragunnawali-reconciliation-in-education">Reconciliation Australia's Narragunnawali Platform</a> to develop its RAP and foster knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories
Kellyville Public School was established in 1873 and located in the Hills District of Sydney on Darug Country
64% of these students coming from a variety of language backgrounds other than English and 4 students from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds
Kellyville Public School describes itself as an open and friendly school that encourages all students to participate in a wide range of cultural
With a goal to do the very best for all students
a working partnership between parents and teachers and a well- developed sense of community is evident within the school
The school understands that having a high Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student enrolment isn’t the basis for making Aboriginal education a priority
she was initially challenged by staff for delivering an Acknowledgement of Country at the School Development Day
Jenny says it was at that point she knew there was a lot of work to be done towards reconciliation and that the school did not have the foundational knowledge just yet to implement a meaningful RAP
She knew it was not her role to lead Aboriginal education
but rather build capacity and genuine passion amongst staff
students and the community - developed incrementally over time to be authentic and for everyone in the school to share ownership,’ Jenny says
As cultural awareness and understanding grew
staff began expressing the need for a school RAP
not because you've been told to,’ says Jenny
Kellyville Public School embarked on a RAP using the Narragunnawali Platform from Reconciliation Australia
The school agreed it helped frame the work that was already happening and remove some of the administrative burden
deliverables and timelines in a platform that was readily accessible to everyone
A working group of 16 members was established
After evaluating the current reconciliation projects in the school
a ‘Vision for Reconciliation’ was written in partnership with members of the local Aboriginal community
Reconciliation goals and deliverables were agreed upon and each working group member assigned a responsibility for these actions
“Kellyville Public School's Vision for Reconciliation Statement Reconciliation is a process grounded in love and respect
promoting healing and meaningful reparation
we work in partnership with the Traditional Owners
to provide authentic Aboriginal Education experiences which teach future generations the true histories and cultures of the First Nations Peoples
and the mistakes of the past are never repeated
Come with us on this journey and we will walk together to make this change.” 
The school emphasised the importance of not adding to the cultural load of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
&quot;Just because you have Aboriginal staff doesn’t mean the responsibility lies with them,&quot; says Jenny
a “roles and responsibilities” list is developed
Staff can put their hand up based on their interests and professional development goals
staff can choose to be part of the Aboriginal Education Team
The team is coordinated to cover all stages with Aboriginal Education embedded through the curriculum
Any new staff participate in an induction covering the Anti-racism policy with the Executive and Aboriginal Education Team
Connections were made through the Marella Mission
Building a relationship with Aunty Rita helped the school understand the local history and context
&quot;It’s a two-way street and relationships need to be developed over time to dive deeper and give respect to Elders and community,&quot; says Jenny
the school commissioned a local Darug artist to create an artwork in consultation with the Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO) that reflected the school as a community
the school develops a new Acknowledgement of Country as a professional learning experience for staff
Jenny believes that it’s important to foster an environment of &quot;psychological safety to allow staff to think more deeply about Aboriginal education and provide the safety to question the way things are done to do things better”
The school believes it’s important for staff to build their own connection to Country and have built a native garden and a ‘Coming together’ bridge which is the basis of their philosophy
&quot;When considering things like Aboriginal gardens or yarning circles
it’s important for the staff to know why the school should have these things and how they should be used
It’s not about the beauty of the space but rather the respect and meaningful conversation it allows.&quot;
Students play an active role in reconciliation
having each worked together to create a unique class Acknowledgement of Country
In later stages they develop a personal Acknowledgement as part of a writing workshop
“Each year they bring different ideas and you can see their understanding grow to the point where they lead the discussion
Moving away from needing a formula and coming from the heart,” says Jessica Norton
Students have created their own Custodians program
whereby older students teach the younger students
embracing a cultural way of sharing knowledge
The school playground along with the native garden incorporates an opportunity for truth telling with the display of a local history timeline
we are still walking the reconciliation journey
It’s important to recognise that it can’t be done overnight
it’s a process and it must be sustainable,&quot; says Jenny
Reflecting on what she’d learnt about her school through the RAP process
Visit <a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/strategies-and-reports/our-reconciliation-action-plan/narragunnawali-reconciliation-in-education">Reconciliation Australia's Narragunnawali Platform</a> and join the conversation on the Viva Engage ‘<a href="https://web.yammer.com/main/groups/eyJfdHlwZSI6Ikdyb3VwIiwiaWQiOiIxNjgxNzk1NDgxNiJ9">Reconciliation Action Plan Group</a>’. You can also <a href="http://eepurl.com/g9W9Cb">subscribe to the RAP newsletter</a>.
We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.
High On A Hill Dairy Goats in Kellyville welcomed nearly 30 baby goats to the farm this year
The goats are part of the farm's weekly yoga classes
but owner Leah Chatron realizes not everyone can or wants to participate
this year she is offering baby goat cuddling sessions
There were 23 baby goats born on the High On A Hill Dairy Goats farm within a week of each other
Another set of twins came about a week ago that the farm's spring break campers named Windy and Dusty after the Oklahoma weather
Chatron said the baby boom was not planned
but it has been fun to have so many goats that are so close in age
High On A Hill Dairy Goats first started offering baby goat cuddling in February. Chatron said it was such a hit she did it again in March and already has sessions planned for April 19. These sessions at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. are open to all ages and cost $11 per person. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.highonahilldairygoats.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJZNZVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZYfHkaaf9-tFqgzEX3KFiLrf1dvFl2yCo9fMM3y2p0uz6UuBRx1byTZtQ_aem_ohO5XSqJrIlrmqGNZbKlMQ">their website</a>
Alyssa joined the News On 6 team as a multimedia journalist in January 2023
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Kellyville and Bella Vista along with Macquarie Park Stage Two.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere was a catch to the planning process as consents would be time-limited and with developers to begin works within two years.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo speed it along the State Government put $520 million aside for investment in community infrastructure such as critical road upgrades
active transport links and good quality open spaces.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TOD Accelerated Precincts went on exhibition on July 9 along with an Explanation of Intended Effect.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EIE aimed to speed up development assessments with changes to the State Significant Development threshold in these precincts.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere were exemptions from certain concurrence and referral requirements
and an alternative design excellence pathway.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKellyville
connectivity for pedestrians and road upgrades.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMacquarie Park Stage Two rezoning\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Macquarie Park TOD focused on creating an 18-hour economy with more apartments
and “street level vibrancy”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential workers were catered for with 10-15 per cent affordable housing within the 4600 home target.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plans targeted homes close to Macquarie University
right time” and the need for critical infrastructure growth to support this housing growth was a common thread among involved councils across the TOD rezoning locations.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNSW minister for planning Paul Scully said Sydney lost twice as many people aged 30 to 40 years as it gained
with a net loss of 35,000 young people from the city and they have to curb this.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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,” Scully said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We’re focused on getting the balance right
between building new homes and protecting the character of communities
That’s why we are master planning these communities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“NSW needs more social
key worker and market homes and these Transport Oriented Development Accelerated Precincts support the other planning reforms we have introduced that provide for the construction of diverse housing and the opportunity for people to find a well-located
well-built home that suits all stages of their lives.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TOD Accelerated Precincts were on public exhibition until August 9 and remaining precincts would go on public exhibition in the coming months.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBankstown
The state-led TOD Accelerated Precincts went on exhibition showing the future potential Hornsby
Kellyville and Bella Vista along with Macquarie Park Stage Two
There was a catch to the planning process as consents would be time-limited and with developers to begin works within two years
To speed it along the State Government put $520 million aside for investment in community infrastructure such as critical road upgrades
active transport links and good quality open spaces
The TOD Accelerated Precincts went on exhibition on July 9 along with an Explanation of Intended Effect
The EIE aimed to speed up development assessments with changes to the State Significant Development threshold in these precincts
There were exemptions from certain concurrence and referral requirements
and an alternative design excellence pathway
The Kellyville and Bella Vista proposal would create a new community around two of the newest metro stations in Sydney with the line extension to Waterloo slated to open on August 4
A 3-8 per cent affordable housing target was set to encourage a diverse community while infrastructure between the precincts would be shared as they were close by
The precincts would provide around 20,700 homes
predominantly within 400m to 800m of the stations
The region between Kellyville Station and Elizabeth Macarthur Creek was best suited for density and two options were investigated—the first with residential buildings up to eight storeys and second up to 30 storeys
At Bellavista the site between the train line and creek was also identified however there was retail and commercial sites up to 16 storeys and residential towers to 19 storeys
This could be bumped up 20 storeys for commercial and 30 storeys near the station and around 22 storeys in the second option for the site
There were other blocks identified for taller buildings further out from the station
Hornsby CBD would get 5000 new homes added over the next 20 years within a new 38.9ha precinct spanning both sides of the train line
built upon Hornsby Shire Council’s Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and had an affordable housing target between 5-10 per cent
The target region was between Hornsby Westfield and RSL Club to Bridge Road and bumped the height of towers up to 36 storeys around the shopping centre and station
Then the heights were staggered from around 21 storeys to 12 then 4 storeys towards Bridge Street
The rezoning also featured a new library and increased tree canopy to 50 per cent street coverage
connectivity for pedestrians and road upgrades
The Macquarie Park TOD focused on creating an 18-hour economy with more apartments
Essential workers were catered for with 10-15 per cent affordable housing within the 4600 home target
These plans targeted homes close to Macquarie University
There was also an option to deliver 5096 build-to-rent homes in E2 Commercial Centre zoned land
However there was tension surrounding rezoning in Macquarie Park with the City of Ryde council launching a campaign to protect employment within the district
right time” and the need for critical infrastructure growth to support this housing growth was a common thread among involved councils across the TOD rezoning locations
NSW minister for planning Paul Scully said Sydney lost twice as many people aged 30 to 40 years as it gained
with a net loss of 35,000 young people from the city and they have to curb this
“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,” Scully said
“We’re focused on getting the balance right
That’s why we are master planning these communities
well-built home that suits all stages of their lives.”
The TOD Accelerated Precincts were on public exhibition until August 9 and remaining precincts would go on public exhibition in the coming months
Crows Nest and Homebush were also announced in December 2023 with the expectation of delivering 47,800 homes across the eight precincts
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Parents who spent millions of dollars buying into a top-performing public school\\u2019s catchment feel short-changed after the enrolment boundary was rezoned to deal with population growth
About a dozen streets in Sydney\\u2019s Hills District have been affected by changes to the Kellyville Public School catchment
Kellyville\\u2019s median house price is $1.9 million
\\u201CWe purchased house in the catchment
just two months before the 2026 enrolment.\\u201D
\\u201CIt is an extremely busy road with a bad history of accidents,\\u201D he said
\\u201CThis is especially the case in areas of high growth like Bella Vista and Kellyville
where enrolment dynamics can shift rapidly,\\u201D the reply read
\\u201Cenrolment patterns speak for themselves\\u201D
why are new families from Bella Vista and recently approved apartments being introduced while long-term residents are being displaced?\\u201D
\\u201CKellyville is walking distance whereas Beaumont Hills is not,\\u201D he said
\\u201CPeople are wondering if they will have to shell out extra dollars for a private school,\\u201D he said
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First home buyers Hugo Ribeiro with his partner Fernanda Rossi and children Gabi
Homeowners in pockets of Sydney have become an average of more than $300,000 richer than a year ago
while others have lost just as much in equity due to falling home values
New suburb data charting changes in home values across the year have revealed a stark divide across different areas
with more affordable suburbs tending to record rises while prices often declined in higher-end coastal suburbs
The PropTrack research indicated that prices across Greater Sydney as whole
which includes The Central Coast and Blue Mountains
But citywide growth obscured huge price swings in both directions in many areas
Prices in the top growth suburbs surged by over 30 per cent – delivering up to $420,000 in average home value gains
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Prices declined by more than 20 per cent in some of the city’s weakest performing markets
wiping an average of over $100,000 off home values in some instances
There were also two suburbs – Milsons Point on the north shore and Bayview on the northern beaches – where median prices declined by more than $500,000
PropTrack noted that price rises tended to be more common across most areas
with Sydney’s housing market remaining fairly “resilient” despite the RBA’s decision to keep the cash rate at 4.35 per cent
PropTrack senior economist Angus Moore said price growth over 2024 was higher than expected
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He said the fact that prices had gone up in many areas this year was “remarkable in an environment where interest rates have risen as much as they have and housing affordability is at its worst level in three decades”
“What this shows is that there fundamentally is a lot of demand for housing and unfortunately we aren’t keeping up with that demand.”
Northwest suburb Gables topped the highest price growth in the past 12 months
The median price in the area increased by 39.2 per cent
going from $1.07m a year to the current $1.49m
Parts of The Central Coast had a resurgence
where increases were 25-32 per cent over the past year
Median house prices in these areas are now $1.325m-$1.57m
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Waverly and Double Bay recorded median home price rises of $260,000-$395,000
Mr Moore noted this could be attributed to the lack of land left to build new homes in many of these areas
“One of the changes we saw from the pandemic was people wanting to have more space at home
having more space is really valuable which means we need more housing for the same population.”
Suburbs with price falls included northern beaches enclave Bayview
or 17.4 per cent – albeit dropping from a high base of $3.4m at the start of the year
“When we are in an environment where prices are not growing especially quickly
we’d expect to see some parts of the city with price falls,” Mr Moore said
He noted that suburb data could be volatile
but said it was unlikely we would see the same sort of growth experienced in 2021
Hugo Ribiero and his family were able to purchase their first home in North Kellyville this year
“Affordability is still very strained and that is going to be a headwind to home prices,” he said
“The key to making housing more affordable
particularly in the areas where there isn’t new land to build on
Hugo Ribiero and his family purchased their first home in North Kellyville
with their biggest restriction finding something within their budget
“We knew what we wanted but there was only so much we could do being first-home buyers,” Mr Ribiero said
They were looking for a property between $750,000-$850,000 to make the most of the first homebuyer scheme
They looked all over Sydney including the inner west
Mr Ribiero and his family were able to find a nice apartment with three bedrooms and take advantage of the first homebuyer scheme and save on stamp duty
“Some things like the three bedrooms were fixed
but the location we were willing to compromise on
initially we wanted to stay as close as possible to where we had been living
“We ended up going a bit above what we expected because the property was nice … we weren’t surprised by how high prices were as we had been building up to it for a while
but it was still sad to find it was true.”
Aussie Home Loans broker William Sanchez said many first-home buyers were beginning to sense an opportunity to get into the market as it cooled
The prospect of rate falls was also encouraging some
We’ve heard a lot about rates coming down,” he said
“(Last year) people didn’t know what to expect
there is the sentiment if you’ve coped with 6.5 or 7 per cent it can only get better from here … they are feeling a lot better about the outlook.”
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The New South Wales Government has unveiled the first three rezoning proposals for Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Accelerated Precincts
as part of its efforts to create more well-located homes
Set to deliver up to 30,000 new homes supported by almost 80,000 jobs
and Macquarie Park rezoning proposals will deliver homes close to jobs and transport
This is part of the New South Wales Government’s commitment to rebalance housing growth around transport infrastructure where there is existing infrastructure as part of its plans to confront the housing crisis and provide a future for the next generation of people in Sydney
According to a report by the New South Wales Productivity and Equality Commissioner
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
To encourage vibrant communities in the TOD Accelerated Precincts
Special Entertainment Precincts (SEP) will be enabled to support live entertainment through extended trading hours for live music venues and favourable noise controls that provide operational certainty for venues
The TOD Accelerated Precincts will also share in $520 million which has been reserved for investment in community infrastructure such as critical road upgrades
The proposals for these first three TODs are: 
Kellyville and Bella Vista – 20,700 new homes (between 620-1,650 affordable homes) and 10,000 jobs 
The Kellyville and Bella Vista proposal is designed create a new community around two of the newest Metro stations in Sydney
With the new Metro line extension to Waterloo slated to open on 4 August
people who move into this area would have a direct train link to the Chatswood
The new master planned area would include apartment buildings with direct access to a wide range of retail and commercial offerings
expansive open space areas and new active transport links with walking and cycling connections to the Metro stations
A three to eight per cent affordable housing target has been set with the homes to be affordable in perpetuity to encourage a diverse community
the master planning and draft rezoning for Kellyville and Bella Vista was combined
shared infrastructure can be identified to support new homes in these precincts
Hornsby – 5,000 new homes (between 250-500 affordable homes) and 3,450 jobs 
Hornsby CBD is set for a modern makeover with up to 5,000 new homes planned to be added over the next 20 years to a new 38.9ha precinct spanning both sides of the train line
built upon Hornsby Shire Council’s Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan which has already had extensive previous community engagement
would create 3,450 jobs underpinned by more diversified housing with an affordable housing target between five to ten per cent in perpetuity
meaning 250-500 homes set aside as affordable housing
just minutes from the Hornsby train station and close to excellent schools
come with all the advantages of living close to retail
Macquarie Park Stage Two – 4,600 new homes (460-690 affordable homes) and 66,000 jobs 
The Macquarie Park rezoning proposal will provide a mix of homes
open space and commercial premises to transform the innovation and living hub for the 21st century
The Macquarie Park TOD would bring the area to life with more apartments
and street level vibrancy leading to an 18-hour economy
Essential workers are catered for with ten to 15 per cent affordable housing in perpetuity
The New South Wales Government is also exhibiting an Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) which will include speeding up development assessments with changes to the State Significant Development threshold in the Precincts
exemptions from certain concurrence and referral requirements
This is in addition to consents in the TOD Accelerated Precincts being time-limited
requiring proponents to begin works within two years
A public exhibition on the state-led rezonings proposals for these three TOD Precincts will occur from 9 July to 9 August 2024
allowing communities to have their say on Kellyville Bella Vista
New South Wales Minister for Planning and Public Spaces
said that the remaining TOD Accelerated Precinct rezoning proposals are set to go on public exhibition soon
“The New South Wales Government’s planning reforms are focused on building better homes and better communities
These first three rezonings allow for up to 30,000 more homes supported by almost 80,000 jobs,” Minister Scully said
but the housing crisis across New South Wales
well-built home that suits all stages of their lives
“I encourage everyone to take a look at the proposals and provide their comments.” 
said that the funding of major infrastructure remained a sticking point
and that residents only have until 9 August to share their views with the New South Wales Government by making a submission
“The proposal would see close to 100,000 people living in the Kellyville and Bella Vista Precincts
Residents need to have their say on whether this is the type of future they want for our Shire,” Mayor Gangemi said
“Both Windsor Road and Old Windsor Roads are already a car park during the morning and afternoon peak
even without the additional growth being proposed
“Intersections along Norwest Boulevard and Showground Road need urgent upgrades to improve traffic flow
“The Hills is home to the most overcrowded schools in the state
and without a significant investment in new educational facilities
demountables will cover sporting fields at local primary and high schools.”  
The Hills Shire said that more than 40 per cent of Hills schools had exceeded their enrolment cap by more than 100 students
Council called on the State Government to deliver the following infrastructure
saying that it would be required to support the proposed growth:  
“The infrastructure needed for our precincts will cost a lot more than the $520 million set aside for all TOD precincts
let alone the two in our Shire,” Mayor Gangemi said
“We look forward to working with government to ensure that they commit to funding this vital state infrastructure should their proposal remain in this form.” 
A $3.79 million bond proposal failed in Kellyville
The bond would have made improvements to the campus and athletic facilities
The proposal would've raised taxes about $25 a year for a $100,000 home
“My opinion is that if I have to pay 50 more dollars a year on my taxes for our school and our kids
We waste that on energy drinks and whatever the heck people buy
She says improvements to the athletics facilities would be a good thing for her small business
The bond would've made different improvements around the district
Superintendent Dan Gist says people are more interested in getting a new elementary school
but he says the district can't afford that until 2028
so the board was hoping for these items now and the school later
“The board was trying to keep our millage consistent
we wouldn't have a huge drop or great increase at any time
People who voted no told us they simply didn't want to see their taxes go up
Gist says he understands the worries about a tax increase
but it's still disappointing to see the proposal fail
I know some people don't like to pay taxes
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The New South Wales Government will deliver 250 social and affordable homes at the Carriageworks precinct near Redfern station following a statewide audit of public land
More than a year after Premier Chris Minns ordered his ministers to identify surplus public land as part of his Government-wide effort to resolve the state’s housing crisis
the first of 44 sites made available for housing were announced: North Eveleigh
Homes NSW will develop the Clothing Store sub-precinct at North Eveleigh
within the broader Carriageworks precinct near Redfern station earmarked for urban renewal
half of which will be social and affordable homes
the Government announced 30,000 well-located homes would be built by agencies and the private sector on sites identified through the land audit and other previously rezoned sites
It was part of a $5.1 billion commitment over the next four years to deliver 6200 additional public homes
between 75 and 83 homes will be built on land next to the Rouse Hill Metro station
with 50 per cent set aside for social and affordable housing
About 10 dwellings to be built on three Camden addresses will be entirely public and affordable housing
A site used as part of the WestConnex development on Parramatta Road in Camperdown will be converted into a mixed-use development with more than 100 homes in partnership with the private sector
The rollout of land identified in the audit comes as part of the Minns Government’s broader push to tackle the housing crisis
with the Premier committing to building 378,000 homes by July 2029 as part of the National Housing Accord
Mr Minns said his Government is “prioritising building better homes for New South Wales
to ensure we continue to address the housing crisis for renters
people wanting to enter the housing market
and the most vulnerable members of our community”
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— Voters in Kellyville will be heading to the polls to decide on a $3.79 million bond for the school district
“Maintenance and repairs they have to happen,” said Patrick Cusac
Patrick Cusac moved to Kellyville 23 years ago
$171,000 in the bond is dedicated to fixing up the elementary schools
“It’s always roofs and A/C’s that kind of get you,” said Superintendent Dan Gist.&nbsp;
Superintendent Dan Gist said fixing up campus sidewalks is also a top priority if the bond passes
“We have some dangerous sidewalks,” said Gist
“We need to correct them and get them fixed.”
he said they’re balancing the split between maintenance and upgrades
like the $459,000 price tag on the high school roof
“The high school roof is in bad shape,” said Gist
An ADA-compliant walkway could also help AG students pass safely from their classroom to their work space
“We want great things for our kids,” said Gist
new turf with a $1.3 million price tag could be installed on the football field
The superintendent said it has better longevity than the grass
“Nothing hurts a turf field except for the sun,” said Gist
The track around the football field is also due for some repairs and resurfacing
Softball and baseball turf infields are also on the list
“We’re hoping to get some new instruments and repair some other ones that we didn’t get repaired this year,” said Superintendent Gist
“Every little bit of the district is being touched by this bond.”
The superintendent said a lot of people in town want to see a brand new elementary school
I think we’ll have it where we can pass that $20 million or $25 million or whatever that’s going to be and the millage not just take a huge jump,” said Gist
A homeowner with a $100,000 home would be projected to pay an extra $2.07 a month or $24.86 a year
For more about the bond, <a class="Link" href="https://kellyvilleschools.org/apps/news/article/1955742" data-cms-ai="0">click here.</a>
Federal Labor minister Michelle Rowland has asked for suburbs in her electorate to be excluded from the state government’s plan for more housing near transport hubs
in an intervention that exposes rifts within Labor about the push for higher density
Rowland’s concerns relate to plans to rezone areas of Glenwood and Stanhope Gardens
which are next to the Kellyville and Bella Vista metro stations
as part of the NSW government’s signature Transport-Oriented Development Program
An artist’s impression of higher density at Kellyville and Bella Vista metro stations included with the NSW government’s planning documents
In a submission to the public exhibition of the plan
road and transport infrastructure “need to be remedied before further density is considered for these suburbs”
She also said her petition to “stop high-rises in Stanhope Gardens and Glenwood” had amassed more than 1000 signatures
Both suburbs are currently zoned for low-density
The master plan by the NSW Department of Planning would rezone areas close to the metro stations for eight- or nine-storey apartments
It would increase Glenwood’s capacity from 1872 to 12,603 dwellings
and Stanhope Gardens from 2061 dwellings to 9538
the department predicts slow growth in those suburbs in the next 15 years
It anticipates 1791 new dwellings would be delivered in Glenwood by 2041
The proposal concentrates new capacity on the western side
but predicts most growth for the next 15 years will happen on the eastern side
it expects most of the growth for the next 15 years to be on the eastern side
in the suburbs of Kellyville and Bella Vista themselves
which are projected to deliver 10,500 new homes between them
Rowland is one of the most senior Labor figures in western Sydney
She has held the seat of Greenway since 2010
She warned rapid growth in Sydney’s north-west had already left key arterial and feeder roads at capacity
which worsened traffic on Old Windsor Road
“The streets around Glenwood and the entry and egress for the suburb mean that residents are wedged in traffic jams even as they leave their own driveways,” she wrote in her submission
“Mass transit options are also at capacity with locals complaining that parking
and bus services around the precinct’s metro stations
are struggling to properly service residents.”
Rowland credited the Labor state government and Commonwealth with starting infrastructure projects such as the future Rouse Hill hospital
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland holds the federal seat of Greenway by a healthy margin.Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald
She said while she supported the concept of increased density near existing infrastructure
the necessary infrastructure does not yet exist in Glenwood and Stanhope Gardens to support the scale of the accelerated rezoning that is proposed”
Asked about Rowland’s position at a budget estimates hearing on Friday
Planning Minister Paul Scully said his Labor colleague supported more housing and she was simply concerned about the infrastructure backlog left by the Coalition government
Scully rejected assertions by opposition planning spokesman Scott Farlow that Rowland was a “NIMBY”
and instead branded the Liberals the “anti-housing party” for trying to disallow the entire Transport-Oriented Development Program in the parliament
“Your housing target is zero,” Scully said
But he said the government would take on board all submissions
Rowland is not alone in Labor for criticising the proposed rezoning
Premier Chris Minns and Deputy Premier Prue Car to relay the community’s concerns about the plans
Minns “has made it clear that our community must stop taking all the growth”
The Liberal-led Hills Shire Council also raised concerns about the proposal in its submission
It warned if Stanhope Gardens is ultimately removed
“then the projected yield within this part of the precinct should not be transferred onto land east of Old Windsor Road”
The Planning Department said the low projections for new homes in Stanhope Gardens - 364 by 2041 - reflected ownership arrangements involving community title schemes
“Resolving some of these factors could lead to more apartment buildings and improved amenity for residents,” it said
“Not all precincts with uplifted planning controls will be delivered immediately
and the government’s new housing reforms are intended to increase housing supply not only over the period of the National Housing Accord but also over the medium- to long-term.”
The exhibition of plans for Kellyville and Bella Vista
along with five other “accelerated precincts” under the TOD program
and the Planning Department will respond to feedback
Plans for the eighth accelerated precinct, Bays West, have been delayed until next year while the government <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/secret-review-to-decide-on-removing-ports-for-housing-at-glebe-island-20240722-p5jvnx.html">awaits a review into whether the Glebe Island industrial ports should be relocated</a> to make way for high-density housing at The Bays
Federal Labor minister Michelle Rowland has asked for suburbs in her electorate to be excluded from the state government\\u2019s plan for more housing near transport hubs
Rowland\\u2019s concerns relate to plans to rezone areas of Glenwood and Stanhope Gardens
as part of the NSW government\\u2019s signature Transport-Oriented Development Program
road and transport infrastructure \\u201Cneed to be remedied before further density is considered for these suburbs\\u201D
She also said her petition to \\u201Cstop high-rises in Stanhope Gardens and Glenwood\\u201D had amassed more than 1000 signatures
It would increase Glenwood\\u2019s capacity from 1872 to 12,603 dwellings
She warned rapid growth in Sydney\\u2019s north-west had already left key arterial and feeder roads at capacity
\\u201CThe streets around Glenwood and the entry and egress for the suburb mean that residents are wedged in traffic jams even as they leave their own driveways,\\u201D she wrote in her submission
\\u201CMass transit options are also at capacity with locals complaining that parking
and bus services around the precinct\\u2019s metro stations
are struggling to properly service residents.\\u201D
the necessary infrastructure does not yet exist in Glenwood and Stanhope Gardens to support the scale of the accelerated rezoning that is proposed\\u201D
Asked about Rowland\\u2019s position at a budget estimates hearing on Friday
Scully rejected assertions by opposition planning spokesman Scott Farlow that Rowland was a \\u201CNIMBY\\u201D
and instead branded the Liberals the \\u201Canti-housing party\\u201D for trying to disallow the entire Transport-Oriented Development Program in the parliament
\\u201CYour housing target is zero,\\u201D Scully said
Premier Chris Minns and Deputy Premier Prue Car to relay the community\\u2019s concerns about the plans
Minns \\u201Chas made it clear that our community must stop taking all the growth\\u201D
\\u201Cthen the projected yield within this part of the precinct should not be transferred onto land east of Old Windsor Road\\u201D
\\u201CResolving some of these factors could lead to more apartment buildings and improved amenity for residents,\\u201D it said
\\u201CNot all precincts with uplifted planning controls will be delivered immediately
and the government\\u2019s new housing reforms are intended to increase housing supply not only over the period of the National Housing Accord but also over the medium- to long-term.\\u201D
along with five other \\u201Caccelerated precincts\\u201D under the TOD program
have been delayed until next year while the government  to make way for high-density housing at The Bays
— The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is celebrating a milestone in its Turner Turnpike projects
Kellyville and Heyburn are set to receive a new connection to the Turner Turnpike
2 News Oklahoma’s Douglas Braff talked to OTA about how it plays into the agency's move toward cashless tolls
When people from the Kellyville area head home Thursday evening
they’ll find three new on- and off-ramps they didn't have when they left that morning
long-range ACCESS Oklahoma plan aims to connect more communities to toll roads
Braff spoke with OTA spokesperson Lisa Shearer-Salim
who said the agency recently bidding farewell to physical toll booths helps advance that
“All of these projects really are aimed at improving safety
and access to communities,” she told 2 News
“It allows access to more people in those communities to get onto the Turner Turnpike,” said Shearer-Salim
“Now that we have gone fully cashless on the entire turnpike system ..
it opens up the possibilities of us to add tolling locations and allow more access and entry points to the turnpikes,” she added
is the first example of that coming to fruition.Toll booths
can take up a lot of precious space along interchanges
Removing them frees up that space and money to build more turnpike access points
meaning more people can readily hop on and off the highway
As for increasing safety and helping first responders
“If you have a crash along the Turner Turnpike corridor
because our current exits are so far so spaced so far apart
having more interchanges will allow emergency response faster access to those areas from these local communities.”
She said it would also allow them to move traffic over — and off and back on the interstate quicker — to keep traffic moving despite a crash
All this is coupled with widening the Turner Turnpike to six lanes between Heyburn and Bristow
Shearer-Salim explained that they essentially rebuilt the SH-66 bridge
It's expected three of the four ramps at the new SH-66/I-44 interchange will open to traffic for the first time on Thursday at 3 p.m
The Kellyville community is mourning the loss of one of their own: A 30-year-old woman killed in an overnight crash
Troopers said Joslynn Swan was driving in her hometown when she crashed into another driver who was critically hurt
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News On 6 talked to three of Swan's friends since they were kids
They spent many days together at school and in sports
and they will now hold those memories extra close
Troopers said the daughter and friend to many died just after midnight on July 23
when her SUV crashed into a car along Highway 66 near West 161st Street
"Makes you want to take a step back and slow down realize what you're blessed with,” said Thornton
Swan's friends since childhood said they are blessed to have known her
“The most amazing person you could probably ever know,” said Ashly Brumley
friends remember the Kellyville class of 2013 graduate as a selfless person who always made others feel special
give me a hug and just ask how my family was doing and everything,” said Brumley
loved ones cherish the moments they shared
there has been a trail of memories,'” Rebekah McIntosh
“A lot of our memories are here on the softball field
The community of Kellyville is heartbroken with this."
Friends and classmates are working on a memorial either at the crash site or Kellyville softball field
Chinh Doan is honored to be back in her home state and working for Tulsa’s #1 station
You can see her anchor weekend evenings and report week days
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\"Makes you want to take a step back and slow down realize what you're blessed with,” said Thornton
The community of Kellyville is heartbroken with this.\"
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An agent has been ‘floored’ by the sale of a Hills District property which was purchased for$500,000 above its previous sale which took place just 10 months ago
A young couple from Glenwood who had been living with their parents had saved up to purchase <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-kellyville-142334168?sourcePage=rea:p4ep:property-details&amp;sourceElement=avm-currently-advertised-view-listing">36 Fraser Ave, Kellyville</a> in June last year for $2.1m
The pair had bought the property so that their parents could move in with them in August later that year
however the parents ultimately decided not to move in
This Kellyville property sold for $500,000 above its previous sale price
They decided to sell the property 10 months later as it was deemed too big for them
with the couple’s initial price expectations sitting between $2.1m – $2.3m
It was listed and marketed via The Studio’s Ismail Ates
who told The Daily Telegraph that his own predictions of what the property would sell for were ‘blown out of the water’
A young couple had purchased the property for their parents
they made $500,000 in 10 months of ownership by selling the property in the exact same condition they bought it in.”
“Young families all over Sydney have admired Kellyville in recent months due to its proximity to the upcoming Metro West Line and the schools in the area
This property in particular backs onto a main road
The home has practically remained untouched since it was purchased
The four bedroom and three bathroom property was touted for sale as a family home with a mixture of entertaining
it featured an oversized kitchen with high end appliances
Kellyville was revealed to be one of Sydney’s most in-demand suburbs
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/sydneys-most-indemand-suburbs-this-winter/">Kellyville was recently revealed to be one of Sydney’s most in-demand suburbs</a> over the past 12 months
with new PropTrack data revealing 20,000 buyers had been looking to purchase properties in the area
median prices in the suburb have slightly declined by 2.2 per cent – with the average home costing $1.662m to buy
One person has died after a crash Tuesday morning in Kellyville, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol says.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the crash happened just after midnight along Highway 66 near West 161st Street. OHP said two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions when one of the vehicles veered into the other lane, striking the oncoming car.
Troopers say 30-year-old Joslynn Swan of Kellyville died at the scene, and the driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Highway 66 was closed for a few hours Tuesday morning, however, it has since been reopened.
Kellyville Public School has turned into a museum for Education Week as the school celebrates its 150th year
There’s a strong sense of community at Kellyville Public School
Kellyville was a small farming community on the outskirts of Sydney
small enough to be considered a safe and friendly village
but large enough to warrant its own school for local children
The first Kellyville Public School started in a donated building with a bark roof and had just 39 students
the school has grown to now accommodate more than 860 students
from a farming community known for its citrus and lettuce
What has not changed is the pride the community has in its local public school
That pride and community spirit have been on show at the school’s 150th celebrations this week
The sesquicentenary festivities kicked off with a school assembly on Thursday 3 August
the school’s captain in 1973 during its centenary year
along with his mother Mavis and uncle Gordon
Mavis started at the school in 1940 and Gordon in 1937
you can see the young kids and the families who are here now have that same emotion and that same community engagement we had,” Andrew said
but it's really enlightening that it’s not
Stu Benson graduated from Kellyville Public in 1992 and is now an auctioneer on TV’s The Block
“It was really a place that fostered the belief in a tight knit community and friendships,” he said
“The friendships that we formed are still friendships that I have to this day and that sense of community that I have was established at my time at Kellyville Public School.”
The school has been transformed into a ‘pop up’ museum for the week
containing student reflections on what they imagined life in 2023 would be like
The school has prepared a new time capsule to be opened in another 25 years’ time
Current Principal Jenny Walker said Kellyville Public School is now known for its excellence in both student outcomes
and authentically embedded Aboriginal education and understanding of histories and culture
and value knowledge and skills that will support them as life-long
“We set high expectations and provide high quality learning experiences that enable students to excel
“We also have a strong commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of students
We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live
We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge
We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education
The Parramatta Eels today thanked the NSW Government following the announcement of a significant funding commitment towards the Kellyville Park Centre of Excellence and Community Facility which will deliver best in class high performance facilities for the Club and support the development of future male and female rugby league players
the Eels announced a partnership with Hills Shire Council and the Federal Government to build Australia's largest community Rugby League precinct at Kellyville Park in North Western Sydney
The project has been split into three stages:-
Stage 1 – Already completed with five new NRL Grade Fields
and a temporary modular facility used by the NRL team and Eels administration
Stage 2 - The construction of a Community Centre and Match Facility that will be the first venue built in Australia able to hold dedicated stand-alone NRLW matches
Stage 3 – The construction of a 6,000 sqm High-Performance Centre to house state-of-the-art training and administration facilities for the Parramatta Eels NRL and NRLW teams
The precinct is focused strongly on driving engagement between the Parramatta Eels and the wider community across the Hills District and Western Sydney
It will be one of the only elite training and match venues in Australia that will also include facilities for multiple community sports Clubs
allowing grassroots participants to train and play within the same precinct as their sporting heroes
“Kellyville Park will not only provide a world-class high performance facility for the Parramatta Eels NRL
but will also be a precinct that will enable our Club to connect with the local community
cater to the changing needs of one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia
and increase participation across all forms of rugby league for boys and girls from grassroots all the way up to the elite levels of the game
“The strength of this project is shown by the considerable support it has received from all levels of government
“On behalf of the Club I want to thank not only the State and Federal Government who have provided significant funding and support
as well as the Hills Shire Council who have shared our vision of building a world class sporting precinct in North West Sydney that caters for elite and community sport side by side
“The NSW Government’s investment in Rugby League Centres of Excellence is not only bridging the gap between elite sport and the general community but cements NSW’s position as the home of the NRL.”
Minister for Tourism and Sport and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said investing in projects like the Centre of Excellence will benefit the game for generations to come
“From community engagement to high performance outcomes
these facilities help grow the sport and provide local pathways for our future stars of the NRLW and NRL,” Mr Ayres said
“The opportunity to run community rugby league programs and NRL/NRLW programs side by side will play a major role in being able to grow the sport and enable strong engagement with our elite athletes and the local community.”
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A newly-built home in north west Sydney has been tipped to set a new suburb record for a non-acreage property when it arrives for auction
The five bedroom and five bathroom property at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-north+kellyville-140764251">14 Stamford Bridge Ave in North Kellyville </a>is a finalist in the upcoming Master Builders Awards
The site was purchased by builders in 2021 after previously being left untouched since 2016
the builders constructed the current property and are now looking to sell
five bathroom property is expected to fetch $3.3m – $3.5m
Merc real estate’s Mechellene Douaihy is managing the listing and says there has been a huge level of interest from locals and potential buyers from surrounding suburbs looking to upsize.The property is expected to sell for $3.3m to $3.5m
with Ms Douaihy accepting inspections via private appointment
Locals and upsizing families have expressed interest in the property
“The only sales higher than this one are either homes on acreage
multiple land blocks or 97 Samantha Riley Drive which looks to be a block of land for a high-rise unit development.”“I’ve been indundated with enquiries from local and regional buyers so far
The market for a quality unique product is in demand
I believe the market in my area will finish strong this year
the home includes multiple living zones and resort-style entertaining spaces
The North Kellyville home includes a theatre room
It includes luxury amenities such as a home office plus theatre room
with a covered alfresco with an outdoor kitchen
Location is also a major selling factor for the property with easy access to the area’s rapidly developing amenities and transport links
being a short walk to The North Village shopping centre
Median house prices have grown by 17.3 per cent over the past 12 months
with the current house costing $1.583m to buy
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A suite of strategies at Kellyville High School has boosted the average student attendance rate
Average student attendance at Kellyville High has surged past 90 per cent and is among the best in the state for statistically similar schools
Deputy Principal Glenn Kayes said Kellyville was sixth out of 41 schools for its average attendance among a list of similar schools
“This is even more impressive considering some of the schools in the list are senior high schools
an Intensive English Centre and a girls’ school
which are not necessarily comparable,” Mr Kayes said
“We are a high school with similar attendance rates to the primary school average which is also impressive.”
the school now has an average attendance of 90.35 per cent
which is 2.25 per cent above the state average for secondary schools
Mr Kayes said the school evaluated and reviewed attendance policies and procedures in consultation with <a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/school-community/attendance-behaviour-and-engagement/behaviour-support-toolkit/support-for-leaders/information/safeguarding-kids-together">Safeguarding Kids Together</a>, a program to help schools support the health, safety and wellbeing of staff and students.
It led to the creation of an attendance team at the school that has implemented new school-wide attendance processes.
The school participated in the ‘Every Day Counts’ five-part workshop to improve and develop school procedures with a focus on student attendance in the 80-90 per cent range.
Surveys were conducted with middle school students to determine underlying issues that may be contributing to lower attendance.
Mr Kayes said conversations started through the survey and wellbeing team check-ins led to 30 per cent of the 80-90 per cent students shifting their attendance to above 90 per cent.
“We also delivered messaging across multiple platforms promoting every day matters to parents and students, making clear linkages to what attendance percentage equates to in missed learning time and the research around lifelong outcomes linked to school attendance,” he said.
“Another thing we did was to improve follow-up procedures when students had an unexplained absence.
“Attendance discussions and data were given allocated time in our wellbeing meetings to ensure our wellbeing team were aware of the stories behind students with attendance below 90 per cent.”
Students are now acknowledged for their positive attendance every five weeks through a merit system.
“Students who achieve over 95 per cent attendance for the whole year are rewarded with a fun, catered, activity day at the end of the year,” Mr Kayes said.
The Parramatta Eels have appointed Kane Constructions NSW to deliver its Centre of Excellence (COE) and Community Facility at Kellyville Park.
Construction is scheduled to begin by the end of the month; however, the initial launch phase and site establishment is already underway.
Kane Constructions NSW General Manager Brett Moore said the company is extremely proud to be partnering with the Parramatta Eels.
“Projects such as this are transformational, not only for the future generations of Eels and their support staff, but also for the wider community as a whole. Our Kane team look forward to an award winning outcome, and will take great pride in exceeding the expectations of everyone involved at every level,” said Mr Moore.
Upon completion, the Parramatta Eels Centre of Excellence will be the largest rugby league facility in Australia with five natural turf fields, a world-class gym, cardio and yoga rooms for players, theatre and review rooms, aquatic rehabilitation facilities and a café.
The Community Facility building will be part of an international standard match venue with a 1,500-seat grandstand, multi-purpose function and community education rooms to enable the club to expand its community programs and initiatives, gym, match day media rooms, change rooms, kiosk and parking.
Parramatta Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos said the project aimed to create a world-class rugby league facility that catered for the club’s NRL and NRLW teams, emerging football talent, staff and the wider community.
“From best-in-class high performance resources to community engagement, the Eels Centre of Excellence will be home to our NRL, NRLW and Elite Pathways teams,” Mr Sarantinos said. 
“It will increase participation across all forms of rugby league for boys and girls from grassroots to elite in one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia, and will strengthen our connection with the Eels community of more than 35,000 members and 800,000 fans”.
Jointly funded by the NSW Government, Federal Government, Hills Shire Council and Parramatta Leagues Club, the Parramatta Eels Centre of Excellence is scheduled for completion in 2025.
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Kellyville in 2018 for $3.32 million.\r\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe said that back then it was a suburb record for a house “but in 2020 and 2021
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a curated house and land collection featuring Hamptons
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separated by the arterial Windsor Road and Memorial Avenue
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The median price in this precinct in the 12 months to March 31 2021 was $1.25 million
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most of the market is looking at it and it will not stay on the market for very long,” he said
\r\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCastle Groups’ Kellyville development
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the north-west suburb of Kellyville is Sydney’s most popular suburb for those looking to buy a house
Prominent local real estate agent Mechlenne Douaihy
She said that back then it was a suburb record for a house “but in 2020 and 2021
there have been many sales over $2.5 million”
Part of Kellyville’s allure is the proximity to infrastructure such as the Norwest Business Park which presently employs 20,000 people and is projected to employ 35,000 people by 2031
has further broadened the appeal of the suburb for out-of-area buyers
“Many Chinese buyers moved from looking for luxury properties in Chatswood to Castle Hill
one of the largest real estate agencies specialising in the Chinese market
so our brief to the project team was to provide eastern suburbs quality and finishes in the north-west,” Castle Group director Ritchie Perera said
 “Demand is so high for this project that without even advertising or launching the project
Auctioneer Stu Benson has called bids on some of the biggest recent sales in the suburb and said there was a lot of energy from buyers
“The Kellyville village seems like the most sought-after destination in Sydney right now,” Benson told media
you’d think it was by the beach the way things are going.”
 “The development by Castle Group at Fairway Drive is an example of a local developer really understanding the market demand for quality
The Balmoral Road release area—previously dubbed ‘the hole in the donut’—was first developed in the mid 2010’
The Balmoral Road area leverages off its proximity to Bella Vista Waters
Norwest Business Park and Bella Vista Metro Station
The Wrights Road Precinct predominately consists of homes built in the 1980s and 1990s
Sciberras highlights a market gap of new properties priced at the mid $1-million mark
“Because the $1.5-million range is hard to come by
Castle Group is a private development and construction company of residential projects in the region with a current pipeline of more than $500 million
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