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The most important ingredient in a certain type of restaurant is heart. I’m not talking about the big, brash group-owned places, though I certainly wouldn’t mind a little more heart here and there in those joints. But when you open a small storefront in a mostly residential neighbourhood that’s out of the way for anyone who doesn’t live there, then heart is essential. 
Heart is the attribute that Arnold’s, the wine bar and restaurant across the street from the Kensington train station, has in spades. 
Opened in September last year, Arnold’s is the work of chef Scott Eddington and his partner Lauren Chibert. Eddington has worked in Sydney venues including Automata and A1 Canteen, and in North Melbourne at Manze. 
On the surface, Arnold’s looks very familiar – the classic Melbourne neighbourhood wine bar. But peek under the cover and you’ll find some distinctive elements that make it an exciting addition to Kensington and to the city.
Oaxaca cocktail.Joe ArmaoThe drinks list isn’t particularly long, but what’s there is varied and considered. There’s a mezcal collection that would intrigue anyone with that particular penchant, from the curious to the obsessed, and a great cocktail made with mezcal, an acid-forward pineapple and mango shrub, and blue curacao that takes the trope of the blue drink and gives it some gravitas. 
Wines are predominantly from underrepresented regions, from Gippsland (Eddington’s homeland) to Albania. The staff is super keen to get geeky with you if that’s what you want, or to just recommend something that might suit your tastes. 
This is a bar where I left feeling that I’d actually learnt something, which is a rarity – not because I know so much, but because learning at a bar usually takes the form of someone pretentious droning on, and I zone out. Here it was all just good banter. 
Mortadella fajitas.Joe ArmaoThe other unusual thing about Arnold’s is the Mexican and South American bent to the food. This is sometimes applied to ingredients you would commonly find on a Euro-influenced wine bar. 
There’s mortadella on the menu, but here it’s served as “fajitas” – fried until crispy and then topped with a heaping of sauteed onions and capsicum. There’s a beef tartare, made with wagyu, but it’s dressed with pineapple and chorizo and branded as carne apache, the Mexican beef version of ceviche. 
Mexican-style beef tartare with pineapple and chorizo.Joe ArmaoI applaud the chef’s creativity, and again, there is just no question that he’s cooking with heart. But I do think there are places where the menu could use some restraint. The wagyu carne apache doesn’t really need the addition of chorizo – the extra spice and salt distracts from the cool, almost creamy luxury of the high-quality beef. 
There’s a beautifully cooked whole Goulburn River trout on the menu right now, its skin crisped perfectly, its flesh soft and supple. But the skin and fried aromatic herbs atop it are so aggressively salted, I struggled to taste the nuance of the fish or the lovely peach and fermented chilli sauce it sat in. 
And I’m all for cornbread taking over on Melbourne menus – Arnold’s is the second one I’ve seen recently – but the version here is far too dry. 
Fried peppers with chamoy.Joe ArmaoAdvertisementI found myself most enjoying the kitchen’s simplest dishes: a plate of fried heirloom peppers, with a dipping sauce of deeply plummy chamoy, made from pickled fruit; a sweet potato served with labne. 
That said, I have no doubt in Eddington’s talent, and his passion is evident. Arnold’s is already a fantastic place to go for a drink and a nibble, and it has enough heart to more than make up for the occasional over-exuberance of the kitchen when it comes to spicing and salting. My money is on it becoming a long-time and well-loved institution. 
Atmosphere: Warm and cosy neighbourhood wine bar
Go-to dishes: Oaxaca blast cocktail ($24); mortadella fajitas ($18); fried heirloom peppers ($16)
Drinks: Great selection of mezcals and Australian whisky; fun and eclectic wine list
Cost: &nbsp;About $110 for two, excluding drinks
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She Rex is a lightly raced improver well placed to break through second up
although wouldn’t be diving into too short a price
Only held ground from behind the leaders when resuming in a metropolitan super maiden
but better suited here where she can get to the outside over the final 300m
Naturally fitter and hasn’t missed a place yet from four starts
Ivy Legend is drawn to get a nice run behind the speed with the winkers coming off
and advantaged with the sting out of the ground
resuming as a gelding off a lengthy break and two trials in just his second start for the top stable
Gap to the rest.How to play it: She Rex to win
Chris Waller will have lightly raced improver Kundabung  in race two on Friday.Credit: Getty Images
Kundabung is a lightly raced improver from the Chris Waller stable primed to strike second up from the inside draw
Did his best work late when fresh at Newcastle
and was scratched from the opening race to run here
but has a real leaning towards soft ground
improving sharply after a disappointing first-up run at Hawkesbury from well off the speed when backed from $3.30 into $2.60
a three-year-old son of Super Seth on debut for the Ciaron Maher stable behind a solid provincial trial
heads the rest second up from a soft trailing draw.How to play it: Kundabung to win
Was in and around the money through the last campaign
including a dominant maiden win on the Sunshine Coast and a fast-finishing placing as a heavily-backed favourite at Newcastle before spelling
and well in at the weights after the jockey’s 3kg claim
sweeping home from near the back as a hot favourite to beat a handy three-year-old maiden lineup
and the third-placed runner from that race is the clear top selection in the opener
Finished best to win a provincial BM 64 first-up before only even to the line at Hawkesbury 16 days ago
Be surprised if the winner comes from anywhere else
Broadway Follies fourth-up from the inside gate.How to play it: Hell To Pay to win
Collect Your Cash is well placed to claim a second win in three starts off a month-long break
Tracked the speed before going home best in similar company here four weeks ago when having his first run for the Waterhouse-Bott stable since switching from New Zealand
Then missed by a long neck in a strong provincial BM78
and will carry only 1kg more after the rider’s 3kg claim
Misterkipchoge has knocked up and left punters on the floor trying to capture a second career win
Placed in all four runs late last year against stronger line-ups up to BM78
again found the line OK when resuming at Hawkesbury
although despite the sound trailing draw here
Fioprospero is a progressive staying type by 2013 Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente
Comes off dominant and back-to-back wins at Eagle Farm
both times powering over the top from the second half of the field
Bestower is best of the rest improving over more ground third up ahead of 8
which steps up to a tougher level off back-to-back wins.How to play it: Collect Your Cash to win
a progressive four-year-old trained on the course
rising to a suitable trip fourth-up in a race of moderate depth
Went down narrowly in consecutive runs at this track before dominating from midfield in the Orange Cup at BM 90- country level
and he’ll stay all day out of a mare by 2009 Melbourne Cup winner Shocking
Sun Good has to overcome a tricky draw third-up
Is switching states after two improving runs in Melbourne since landing here from the UK
Casual Connection is also fit and has improved sharply in his last two
and also drawn to get a handy run on-speed
Fun Sunday is the best of the rest.How to play it: Campaldino to win
Spirit Of Varanasi is a capable provincial mare who rates on top at the value
Won a BM 64 here last December before landing a provincial BM 68 a month later when ridden right on the speed
Then did his best work late in a BM 72 for the mares at Canterbury before spelling
Came off a trial win to be ridden much quieter first-up at Hawkesbury and hit the line hard into a place
That’s her best pattern utilising a powerful finishing burst
but can go close second-up on a significant weight drop and inside draw
Iconic Treasure has been mixing his form in and around this level
but couldn’t be fitter and drawn to settle back with cover and be saved up for one final surge
Struff reloads off a first-up BM 64 win at Wyong; and is capable of running into the minor money
Pelosa is a lightly raced and progressive filly who can go back-to-back third-up in what is an open race for this grade
Stuck on okay when resuming at Kembla before dominating from just off the speed at Hawkesbury despite being unwanted in betting
Had previously trialled well on the course proper here
only wanting a clear passage from the top of the straight
Piperita is a talented filly who was stiff not to make it two straight wins finishing hard at Newcastle 24 days ago
a lightly raced mare improving second-up off a long break
and her only career win so far came at this stage of the initial prep 11 months ago
Hallett has been freshened via a steady trial
but also has to get across from a wide draw under a big weight.How to play it: Pelosa to win
Kadall maps to strike second up and claim the toughest and most open race on the program
although has also been accepted for the Randwick meeting on Saturday
Mixed his form under big weights in three Saturday runs at Doomben late last spring before spelling
then held his ground OK first up in a good quality provincial BM78
but second run in is his clear peaking time
Edited By is a tough four-year-old boasting a near 40 per cent winning strike rate from 17 starts
Didn’t fire or have much luck when resuming in a deeper race at Canterbury
but hit back leading from barrier to box in a provincial BM78
and will need to slide over from an awkward gate
Asgarda is one of several chances at good odds
Drawn to get cover third up and coming back from an unplaced effort in Victoria
but measured via an impressive feature off-speed sprint win at Abury the start before
Sydney Bowler peaking fourth up over 100m further
coming back from the deeper Midway-Provincial Final
all go into wider exotic plays.How to play it: Kadall to win
Race 2: (4) KundabungRace 5: (4) Campaldino
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although wouldn\\u2019t be diving into too short a price
Naturally fitter and hasn\\u2019t missed a place yet from four starts
and well in at the weights after the jockey\\u2019s 3kg claim
and will carry only 1kg more after the rider\\u2019s 3kg claim
and he\\u2019ll stay all day out of a mare by 2009 Melbourne Cup winner Shocking
That\\u2019s her best pattern utilising a powerful finishing burst
but couldn\\u2019t be fitter and drawn to settle back with cover and be saved up for one final surge
Didn\\u2019t fire or have much luck when resuming in a deeper race at Canterbury
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The British Royal Family continues to set their official agenda
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Europa PressScotland: the Setting of Their Happiest MemoriesAlthough the visit has an institutional focus
William and Kate will take advantage of this trip to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary on the island of Mull
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NSW form analyst Greg Polson has provided his race-by-race tips and rated prices for Friday's Anzac Day meetings at Kensington and Gosford
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/racenetiq\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Racenet iQ</a> subscribers can access Greg's recommended tips at our <a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/pro-tips\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Pro Tips</a> section. <a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/racenetiq\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe now</a>
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/tracks/nsw/kensington\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">KENSINGTON</a> – Race-by-race tips and rated prices
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/lone-pine-mdn-plate-race-1/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 1</a>: (8) She Rex $1.60
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/the-passchendaele-mdn-plate-race-2/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 2</a>: (5) Maori Chief $2.60
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/the-somme-classic-bm64-race-3/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 3</a>: (1) Links $3.60
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/home-front-bm78-race-4/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 4</a>: (3) Fioprospero $4.20
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/anzac-day-cup-bm78-race-5/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 5</a>: (5) Asgoodassobergets $3.30
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/the-kokoda-bm72-race-6/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 6</a>: (2) Iconic Treasure $2.70
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/battle-of-fromelles-bm64-race-7/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 7</a>: (3) Monfelicity $3.30
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/the-gallipoli-bm78-race-8/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 8</a>: (3) Well Timed $4.20
GOSFORD – Race-by-race tips and rated prices
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/tracks/nsw/gosford\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 1</a>: (2) Inoue $4.70
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/narara-plumbing-services-midway-mdn-hcp-race-2/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 2</a>: (1) Matete $4.40
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/premises-aus-pty-ltd-mdn-plate-race-3/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 3</a>: (7) Our Jewel $3.50
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/the-glason-group-pty-ltd-mdn-plate-race-4/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 4</a>: (3) Justice Warrior $2.10
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/blue-haven-pools-bm64-race-5/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 5</a>: (3) Bluepinot $3.10
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/the-sammy-coonan-memorial-race-plate-c1-race-6/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 6</a>: (6) Meet Me In Bondi $1.40
<a href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/risk-and-safety-solutions-provincial-hcp-c1-race-7/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 7</a>: (3) Leantothemoon $2.40
<a anchorselected=\"true\" href=\"https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/living-choice-australia-pty-ltd-bm64-race-8/overview\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Race 8</a>: (1) Apache Breeze $3.60
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<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/lone-pine-mdn-plate-race-1/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 1</a>: (8) She Rex $1.60
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/the-passchendaele-mdn-plate-race-2/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 2</a>: (5) Maori Chief $2.60
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/the-somme-classic-bm64-race-3/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 3</a>: (1) Links $3.60
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/home-front-bm78-race-4/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 4</a>: (3) Fioprospero $4.20
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/anzac-day-cup-bm78-race-5/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 5</a>: (5) Asgoodassobergets $3.30
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/the-kokoda-bm72-race-6/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 6</a>: (2) Iconic Treasure $2.70
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/battle-of-fromelles-bm64-race-7/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 7</a>: (3) Monfelicity $3.30
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/randwickkensington-20250425/the-gallipoli-bm78-race-8/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 8</a>: (3) Well Timed $4.20
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/tracks/nsw/gosford" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 1</a>: (2) Inoue $4.70
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/narara-plumbing-services-midway-mdn-hcp-race-2/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 2</a>: (1) Matete $4.40
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/premises-aus-pty-ltd-mdn-plate-race-3/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 3</a>: (7) Our Jewel $3.50
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/the-glason-group-pty-ltd-mdn-plate-race-4/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 4</a>: (3) Justice Warrior $2.10
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/blue-haven-pools-bm64-race-5/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 5</a>: (3) Bluepinot $3.10
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/the-sammy-coonan-memorial-race-plate-c1-race-6/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 6</a>: (6) Meet Me In Bondi $1.40
<a href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/risk-and-safety-solutions-provincial-hcp-c1-race-7/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 7</a>: (3) Leantothemoon $2.40
<a anchorselected="true" href="https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/gosford-20250425/living-choice-australia-pty-ltd-bm64-race-8/overview" target="_self" rel="noopener">Race 8</a>: (1) Apache Breeze $3.60, (6) Xtra Approval $4.30, (4) Time For Victory $6, (11) Bakhita $10+
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But even for the ever-patient Baker family – producers of some of Australia’s finest single malt whisky – the three-year process of relocating Bakery Hill Distillery from its original Bayswater North home to Kensington was painstakingly slow
“It’s been a massive effort to uproot from our home of nearly 25 years,” says Andrew Baker
“But the Kensington community has been so welcoming and thrown their arms around us.”
But the original site was designed purely for production
Melbourne fans were pleading for a fully fledged cellar door
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Bakery Hill Distillery has taken over a 400-square-metre heritage-listed warehouse
about a five-minute walk from both the Kensington and Macaulay train stations
When you first enter from bustling Macaulay Road
you’re greeted by the Sly Grog Shop – a snug
wood-panelled space that doubles as a standing bar and takeaway shop
you can also sip sly drams of Bakery Hill’s single malts
you step into the primary cellar door and production area where the distillery’s historic John Dore pot still takes centre stage
tastings and functions are held in this space when the whole distillery opens to the public on Fridays and Saturdays
which also take guests into the barrel room where the distillery’s long-aged single malts are slumbering
“We love taking groups around the distillery,” says Andrew
who now runs the business with his brother Matthew Baker
which are all just a few hundred metres apart in what is fast becoming a hub for craft producers
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<a href="https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/the-rose-street-market" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rose Street Market</a> is the famed Melbourne gem — running every weekend in Fitzroy
But the market is packing up once a month — from Saturday
July 19 — and setting up shop at Kensington's newly developed Younghusband precinct
over 60 stallholders will be selling a curated mix of handmade art
and artisan goods like distilled gin and boutique pantry items
Kensington folks are in for a real treat with this huge pop-up artisan market
which has become somewhat of a Melbourne institution over in Fitzroy
It's a sign that this oft-forgotten suburb is finally getting the attention it deserves
Just make sure you get the dates right — February 15
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but Kensington Public School has a big history
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Kensington Public School has always been prepared to embrace the future
But this week there was also a big nod to its storied past as the school celebrated its 125th anniversary
What started out as “a little afternoon tea with a few people” according to principal Louise Stone
with graduating students stretching back 80 years,” Ms Stone said
but it’s so nice to celebrate the past as well.”
Being almost on the doorstep of the fabled Randwick Racecourse and just a short bus ride to town
the humble school has played an important role in the city’s history
recalled his start in athletics began at the school
Mr Cann would go on to represent Australia at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne where he was a top ten finisher in the decathlon
his status as eastern suburbs royalty was built beyond the running track
 Mr Cann took over the family reptile business in 1965 to become the legendary “Snake Man”
working with his brother every Sunday for the best part of half a century to put on a show at La Perouse
It seems the finer points of running a business and learning a thing or two about the diet of reptiles were also honed at Kensington Public School
“They (classmates) used to catch worms for me to eat
They would give me three pence each to eat a worm
For sisters Helen (class of 1977) and Zoe Kymos (class of 1972)
the school opened their eyes to a world of learning and some sibling rivalry
Helen said there was plenty of pressure on her
“Every class I used to go to I wondered whether teachers were thinking ‘are you going to be as smart as your sister’
It kind of followed me all the way through!” Helen said
Turns out it didn’t matter as much as Helen had feared
Yvonne Williams started at Kensington Public School in 1939
a tumultuous time on the eve of World War II
Yvonne was best friends with Poppy Pertsinidis – the mother of iconic Australian fashion designer Alex Perry
Yvonne spent plenty of time at the school after she left
to the point her daughter Diane assumed she was on the payroll
“I thought she must have been getting paid or something because she was always here,” Diane said
She not only went to the school but became a teacher at Kensington
Former principal Annie Jones (1992 to 2013) said the school was “always lovely
with a strong sense of community behind it”
In a nod to the changing demographics of the area
Ms Jones introduced Mandarin as a language option in the 1990s and admired how the school nurtured many high achievers (including former Attorney General Lionel Murphy)
“Perhaps the band never did that well though,” she added with a laugh
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WATCH NOW: The Prince and Princess of Wales share adorable video of Louis as he marks his seventh birthday
Kensington Palace has delighted royal fans by sharing a behind-the-scenes video of Prince Louis&#39; seventh birthday photoshoot on its social media accounts
The special footage offered a glimpse into the making of the young prince&#39;s official birthday portrait
Louis could be heard asking: &quot;I can jump down from here?&quot; as the seven-year-old liaised with the photographer
The endearing footage was set to instrumental music as Louis jumped around in the beautiful woodlands
Kensington Palace releases behind-the-scenes footage of Prince Louis portrait
Prince Louis could be seen showing off his gap-toothed grin whilst sitting on a piece of wood
filmed by Kensington Palace&#39;s social media team
The release comes as royal watchers celebrate the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales turning seven
Neither the Prince nor the Princess of Wales made a physical appearance in the behind-the-scenes footage
The video focused solely on Prince Louis as he posed for his birthday portrait
&quot;Wishing Prince Louis a very Happy 7th Birthday!&quot; his parents wrote in the Instagram caption accompanying the original portrait
Many social media users commented on how &quot;grown up&quot; Louis looked in the new image
with several referring to him as a &quot;big boy&quot;
The birthday portrait marked another milestone for the young royal
who has become known for his playful personality during public appearances
has often been behind the camera for her children&#39;s annual pictures
this year&#39;s shot was taken by photographer Josh Shinner
The outdoor setting of Louis sitting on a piece of wood bears similarity to a photo taken by his mother to mark his first birthday in 2019
The Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed Louis in April 2018
Prince Louis has become known for his playful antics in public appearances over the years
He was spotted dancing at Trooping the Colour in 2024 and memorably yawned during King Charles III&#39;s Coronation the previous year
Nigerian jollof and even spaghetti jollof are on the menu at Jollof Vibe
a West African eatery operating out of a dark shared kitchen in Kensington
It’s a courageous move to build a Melbourne food business around jollof, the tomato-laced rice dish that is the subject of great discussion, debate and delight in West Africa.
Even though this dish has many different variations and is fiercely contested in West African communities, most people here aren’t yet sure if they prefer Ghanaian jollof (jasmine rice and ginger) or Nigerian jollof (spiced and smoky basmati rice) or something else altogether. Evette Quoibia is working to increase awareness of a cult staple while serving delicious dinners.
Attieke jollof (cassava couscous, fried plantain, Ivorian salad and fried fish).Luis Enrique AscuiNow she’s deep in jollof in a dark kitchen in Kensington. Ordering is online, and most orders are takeaway but there are a few tables in the roller-doored garage where it’s possible to have a very casual eat-in dining experience.
Whether you eat here or take food home, you need to make some hard decisions. The true jollof war is between Ghana and Nigeria, so that’s the key face off. Otherwise, there’s spicy Liberian jollof with beans, corn and carrot studding the rice, or the one-pot feast from Senegal, usually considered the birthplace of jollof, with broken rice surrounded by eggplant, cabbage and pumpkin.
Maybe you’d like to try Evette’s own creations. The Wisdom jollof is fried with egg and fresh tomato, and coconut jollof is studded with colourful capsicum, enriched with coconut cream and served with lamb chops. There’s even spaghetti jollof, with pasta subbed in for rice.
Spaghetti jollof.Luis Enrique AscuiThey’re all great: bold, hearty and fortifying. I love the smokiness of the Nigerian jollof, I can never go past spicy spaghetti, and I’m also a fan of attieke jollof, an Evette invention of fried fish served with nutty, satisfying cassava cous cous with tomato and onion.
Puff-puffs are a classic West African street sweet. These small doughnuts are made out the back by Puff Puff King but you can order them directly from Jollof Vibe, too. They come with all kinds of hip flavours – Oreo, Bueno, Nutella – but my favourite is the plain so you can concentrate on the fluffy sweetness. They’re best eaten straight away.
I’m not snobby about takeaway but Jollof Vibe is too good to be hidden in a dark kitchen. The concept is so communal, it’s a shame the eating experience isn’t – or at least, not yet. I’m sure you’ll join me in counting the days until Evette Quoibia has a proper restaurant setting to showcase her excellent food and exuberant energy.
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</a><a class="sc-cba76dee-0 oQxeF" href="/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/this-dark-moody-wine-bar-is-our-critic-s-go-to-because-it-s-exactly-what-melbourne-does-best-20250324-p5lly7.html?collection=p5lnvz&amp;gb=1">This dark, moody wine bar is our critic’s go-to because it’s exactly what Melbourne does best</a>This decade-old CBD favourite is still as dynamic as the day it opened.
</a><a class="sc-cba76dee-0 oQxeF" href="/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/this-cosy-neighbourhood-wine-bar-in-an-underrated-inner-suburb-is-worth-seeking-out-20250326-p5lmp0.html?collection=p5lnvz&amp;gb=1">This cosy neighbourhood wine bar in an underrated inner suburb is worth seeking out</a>Bar Brillo is a welcome addition to this small, hilly pocket northwest of the city, serving natural wines and Italian-leaning small plates.
it was the location of their Kensington Park villa that always stood out
cafés and The Parade at Norwood,” says Richard
it’s close to the city – a fantastic location – and it has the tennis courts behind as well and the oval.”
Kensington Park nearly three decades ago in 1997
but Richard says they wanted to start afresh
the couple knocked down the original dwelling and embarked on a self-driven project to construct a classic-style contemporary home
“The thing we wanted was to have good style and street presence
Trudy says they have always loved the traditional style
“A lot of people stop and take photos of the house and actually ask us how old it is because they think it’s an old house
“The front door has a silver knocker like they do in London with the gold and brass … so
“We’ve built with Winkler many times and we spent hours with him going through what we wanted.”
Richard says priorities of the build included: having sufficient garaging and storage space
and plenty of rooms with a lounge and a wide hallway
includes four bathrooms and space for up to three cars
The master bedroom includes a spacious ensuite and walk-in wardrobe
you will enter the open-plan living and kitchen area
The kitchen features a Caesar stone bench top
as well as a walk-in pantry and premium Miele and Vintec appliances
and Carrara marble in most of the bathrooms to achieve this classic look
 Subscribe for updatesFloor-to-ceiling windows look out onto the outdoor kitchen and entertaining space
the swimming pool and the manicured garden
The garden was designed by Glorious Gardens
The frontyard is based on an English cottage garden
while the backyard was designed in a contemporary style
“When our daughter was in Year 12 and she had a graduation morning
we had 30 girls in our backyard having egg and bacon rolls and pancakes before their graduation ceremony,” says Trudy
When asked what their favourite part of the house is
“It feels warm and people would come and visit and never want to leave because it’s very comfortable,” says Trudy
“Probably that aspect is our favourite because at any time of day
you’ve got all the trees from the reserve next to us and then all the trees around Kensington Park Oval behind us
you can see the two tennis courts and you can hear all the cricketers practising in the cricket nets.”
Richard and Trudy have decided the time is right to downsize
Trudy says they will miss the location with its abundant parks the most
where they used to walk their Miniature Schnauzer Ziggy
“We’d go to The Feathers Hotel or Balloboosta and have coffee
we’d go to Tusmore Park and when Ziggy was a puppy
we would take him to the oval every day and he would play with all the other puppies,” says Trudy
Trudy says they will also miss the dwelling’s proximity to their daughters’ school
“It’s such a bonus to be close to the school
and she was in her classroom – that’s how close we are,” says Trudy
“We’d still probably like to build another house and do a version of this one
but maybe a single story and a lot smaller – three bedrooms.”
The sale of 5 Park Road, Kensington Park is being handled by <a class="underline" href="https://www.toop.com.au/5-park-road-kensington-park-4418283#" target="_blank">Jordan Begley</a> of Toop + Toop.
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Kensington and Kingsford, two of <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw" target="" class="wordlink">Sydney</a>&#x27;s most connected inner-east suburbs, are about to become even more accessible with <a href="/developments/randwick-nsw-2031" target="" class="wordlink">Randwick</a> City Council&#x27;s K2K Plan
The K2K Plan aims to revitalize the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/kensington-nsw-2033">Kensington</a> and Kingsford Town Centres
and improving pedestrian infrastructure along Anzac Parade
The plan will also introduce new public parks and upgraded retail and hospitality venues
boosting local economic activity and making these two suburbs even more desirable places to live
Several developments are currently underway in the corridor
with Scape and Unilodge bringing student accommodation to the area bordering UNSW
Renowned builder-developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/toga-group">TOGA</a> is one of the few developers offering new apartments for sale
located opposite the Kensington Light Rail stop
will feature 142 apartments above seven new retail and hospitality spaces
just two stops from Moore Park and four stops from Central Station
who are rarely seen in today’s new apartment market
With the current low supply of new apartment developments across <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw" target="" class="wordlink">Sydney</a>
there is a unique opportunity to secure long-term growth in a suburb that is set to continue growing in demand
Rate changes have already sparked renewed demand in the new apartment sector
with increased confidence that further rate cuts will occur in 2025 and 2026
The Kensington, being built by 4.5 iCIRT-rated builder <a href="/developers/dasco-australia" target="" class="wordlink">Dasco</a>, is scheduled for completion in early 2026, when the official cash rate is expected to be closer to 3.5 per cent rather than above four per cent.
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planning and building his own house allowed him to harness his creativity and execute his vision without any compromises
I wanted to create something that lasts for years,” he says
“I bought (a builder’s licence) for myself because I didn’t want my creativity to be restricted by others; the house is a strong reflection of my purpose.”
Through his company Aria Design &amp; Build
Vira has gained extensive experience building houses for other people
He completed his Kensington Park home in 2023
the luxury property sits on a generous allotment of more than 1000 square metres
two powder rooms and space for up to six cars
“I named it House of Light because I believe life is light and I always try to bring the natural light inside the house;  that inspires me,” says Vira
I have created other lights that can achieve different possibilities
Every part of the house has its own mood of light
which is managed by different types of lighting.”
Vira says that choosing the right location was a key consideration
this sort of house needs to be in the eastern suburbs
I chose this area because it’s close to the city and it’s quite a prestigious suburb as well,” he says
with Vira’s daughter Golroo Parsi helping with the interior design
“Another thing that’s inspiring in the house is I have a passion for building open spaces
so I don’t want to restrict living areas with walls,” says Vira
“None of the living areas have dividing walls.”
The open-plan entry hall leads to a formal dining room to the left and a formal lounge room to the right
dining and kitchen area includes a spacious butler’s pantry
There’s also a cellar which features custom cabinetry
feature lighting and clear satin-polished benchtops
The kitchen includes American walnut cabinetry
an ILVE freestanding cooker and Teppanyaki grill
 Subscribe for updatesThe dwelling also includes two master bedrooms
with spacious walk-in wardrobes and en suites
An outdoor entertaining deck and kitchen features a built-in BeefEater barbecue and fridge
Trees and plants line the rolling lawns and a nearby pool is perfect for hot summer days
which was created with 500 pieces of timber supported by a steel structure underneath
“I believe most of the life of the household would be spent in that part of the home
so I wanted to create something beautiful to give enjoyment to people who are using it,” says Vira
Vira has decided to downsize to move on to another project
“My idea is to create something beautiful to last for years and to be functional,” he says
Vira says his Kensington Park house will be missed dearly
particularly for its interconnected layout and soaring ceilings
“My purpose as a designer was to create something for people to enjoy for years – that’s why I built this house,” says Vira
“It’s just the best house I ever designed and built.”
The sale of 17 Ellesmere Street, Kensington Park is being handled by <a class="underline" href="https://www.boothrealestate.com.au/1109/17-ellesmere-street-kensington-park" target="_blank">Jamie Brown</a> of Booth Real Estate.
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After years of deliberation, I finally purchased <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/cpO8s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burberry&#8217;s Kensington trench coat</a>
I really have worn it as much as I had hoped
The allure of a good trench coat is that chic
This means that I&#8217;ve been throwing my trench on in almost every situation
making all of my sartorial dreams come true
It has been a really useful addition to my closet
There&#8217;s no doubt, however, that a Burberry trench coat is an investment piece &#8211; it is bananas expensive. Which is why I debated for almost five (5!!) years. And while it does have some special features, a few other options &#8212; similar to Burberry&#8217;s &#8212; have been popping up. Namely? <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bNASK?pdata=ytb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">J.Crew&#8217;s Icon Trench</a>
J.Crew&#8217;s Icon Trench looks very similar to Burberry&#8217;s iconic one.&nbsp;It has many of the same features
and a double-breasted design with a belted waist
In this video, I do a deep dive into the differences between <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/cpO8s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burberry&#8217;s Kensington Trench Coat</a> and the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bNASK?pdata=ytb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">J.Crew Icon Trench</a>
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Pub guru Michael Thiele is selling Hardimans Hotel
one of the only watering holes in Kensington
A leading international pub guru has revealed the top suburbs to own a pub in Melbourne
after recently listing one of Kensington’s only watering holes for sale
Michael Thiele founded the Australian themed “walkabout” pubs in the UK
before returning Down Under in 2004 to establish Open Door Pub Co
The hospitality king sold the hugely successful pub chain to Dixon Hospitality for millions in December 2015
before acquiring Hardimans Hotel in the inner-city suburb of Kensington two years later
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In addition to the rarity of being one of the only pubs in the inner-western suburb
Mr Thiele said Hardimans’ menu and service strongly appealed to the Kensington community
“I think a good pub caters to the needs of its market,” he said
Current owner Michael Thiele said Hardimans Hotel is a rare find
being one of the only watering holes in Kensington
so the menu’s got to be right for the market
and also the range of products that you sell in terms of your beverage selection
“Because we’ve got lots of families and older people in Kensington
a very good wine list and things that those people appreciate … basically
Located northwest of the CBD, at <a title="www.realcommercial.com.au" href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/for-sale/property-hardimans-hotel-kensington-521-535-macaulay-road-kensington-vic-3031-504798992">521-535 Macaulay Rd, Kensington,</a> Hardimans Hotel was built in the 1870s and originally designed to resemble a ship
Hardimans is located 4km northwest of Melbourne’s bustling CBD
The historic building has maintained its nautical theme
It features expansive windows that allow plenty of natural light in
and a beer garden with a subtle beachy vibe
Upstairs there are function spaces with a private bar and balcony
The nautical-themed pub features an impressive bar
boasting an ever changing tap list of craft beers on its website
Hardimans boasts being a Melbourne craft beer pub
with an ever changing tap list and mix of well known brands and local brews
Commercial real estate firm JLL’s Tom Noonan
Will Connolly and Stuart Taylor are handling sales inquiries for the pub
which was recently refurbished and is being presented as a “trophy investment”
Real estate agency JLL describe Hardimans as a “trophy investment” in an ideal inner-city location
Mr Thiele said inner-city suburbs like Kensington were the best places to own a pub in Victoria
they’ve always been good places to own a pub,” he said
“Places where you’ve got a high concentration of people with disposable income and also probably living in smaller residences who are more inclined to get out during the week.”
And with 40 years experience working around the world
Mr Thiele said there was no Aussie city that beat Melbourne’s pub scene
but I think overall the pubs are better in Melbourne,” he said
International hospitality king Michael Thiele has crowned Melbourne the best pub city in Australia
The hotel connoisseur’s dream pub destination follows the same logic
“There’s a lot of places in the world where I’d like to own a pub
but at the moment I wouldn’t mind owning a really good pub in Fitzroy where my family lives,” he said
revealing he was about to sign the contract for the Kent Hotel in Carlton North
“We always go down the quality food and beverage offer
getting some nice wines in there and some good beer and spirits lists.”
Former Kent Hotel owner Tony Adamo pictured out the front of the Carlton North watering hole
which new owner Michael Thiele hopes to give a “new lease of life”
Mr Thiele added that quality and service had been prioritised since Victoria’s pub market “repositioned” itself following the Covid-19 pandemic
“People were more inclined to drink less volume
“They were also trading up a bit on what they were ordering off the menu
“So your products have got to be quality and it’s got to be value for money.”
He said the cost-of-living crisis had made it difficult
for hospitality businesses to keep prices as low as they once were
but because of the labour and energy costs now
you can’t be giving food away anymore,” he said
“It just costs so much to produce and clean up.”
JLL are accepting expressions of interest for Hardimans Hotel until 5pm on March 26
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Located northwest of the CBD, at <a title=\"www.realcommercial.com.au\" href=\"https://www.realcommercial.com.au/for-sale/property-hardimans-hotel-kensington-521-535-macaulay-road-kensington-vic-3031-504798992\">521-535 Macaulay Rd, Kensington,</a> Hardimans Hotel was built in the 1870s and originally designed to resemble a ship
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<a href="https://www.purewow.com/news/prince-william-kate-middleton-alone-scotland" target="_blank">New photos</a>&nbsp;shared by&nbsp;Kensington Palace&nbsp;capture the Prince and Princess of Wales immersed in the day's activities
The first image is particularly striking: taken from a low angle
it shows William and Kate walking through the forest
Kate blends beautifully into the natural backdrop
an olive-green sweater and a matching blazer
William opted for a more subdued look with navy trousers and a black sweater
the Prince and Princess of Wales ventured into the Ardura Community Forest
where they spent time with children participating in an outdoor learning session led by forest rangers
The final day of their brief tour is centered on nature and environmental&nbsp;conservation—a&nbsp;cause both royals have championed passionately over the years
This visit feels deeply aligned with who William and&nbsp;Kate are—comfortable&nbsp;in the outdoors
naturally engaging with children and fully present in their roles as leaders and parents
the couple emphasized the significance of outdoor education and conservation
“Spending time in Ardura Community Forest with the Mull and Iona Ranger Service and young nature explorers,” they wrote
“A powerful reminder of the importance of protecting the environment and the role outdoor learning plays in building connection and care for nature.”
They also announced continued support through The Royal Foundation and United for Wildlife
which will provide resources for local&nbsp;rangers—ensuring&nbsp;ongoing protection of these cherished natural spaces
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</a>Local: Kensington presents a unique alternative to the traditional rental experience
offering a range of floorplans that allow residents to select a home that truly suits their needs
Melbourne’s rental market has become increasingly competitive
with historically low vacancy rates making it difficult for tenants to secure quality housing
The scarcity of available homes means renters often have to settle for whatever is on offer
rather than choosing a space that aligns with their lifestyle and future plans
<a href="https://www.localresidential.com.au/locations/kensington?utm_source=REA Sponsored Content&amp;utm_medium=RE_Portal&amp;utm_campaign=spon con article1&amp;utm_content=">Local: Kensington</a>, a project by certified B Corp Local: Residential, offers an alternative path.
Unlike the private landlord market, where lease terms and personalisation options are often rigid, this build-to-rent development provides renters with stability, flexibility, and a living space tailored to their preferences.
Co-CEO of Local: Residential Matt Berg believes Local: Kensington is meeting an essential need in the market.
“It solves a lot of problems that have plagued the traditional rental market,” Mr Berg said.
“Most rental properties are designed for maximum return. Ours are designed for people.
“That means thoughtfully crafted spaces, designed to foster connection and community.
&quot;Whether it’s shared social areas, local partnerships, or simply a focus on livability, we make sure your home is more than just a place to sleep—it’s a place where you truly belong. 
“You can live with the kind of security that usually only comes with homeownership.”
Local: Kensington offers 6-month to 5-year leasing options with a professional team onsite to help make the experience of renting hassle-free.
One of the stand-out features of Local: Kensington is its diverse range of floorplans, designed to accommodate different lifestyles and household sizes – whether you’re a young professional, share housing or a growing family.
“They’re proving to be incredibly popular, especially among renters moving out of share houses who want their own space but still want the social benefits of a community,” Mr Berg said.
“We’ve seen strong demand from families and shared households who need more space, but in Melbourne’s private rental market, three-bedroom apartments with access to amenities like a pool, cinema room and games area are incredibly hard to come by,” Mr Berg said.
“By including them in our portfolio, we’re catering to a broader range of renters who would otherwise struggle to find the right fit.”
Prospective Local: Kensington residents can choose from a wide range of apartment sizes and layouts.
Outside their own apartments, residents also have access to the range of value-packed amenities included.
With private work-from-home spaces, a resident lounge, a pool, a gym, yoga studio, and multiple outdoor entertaining areas with barbecues, renters are getting much more for their rent.
Moving into a sustainably designed residential rental building also has its efficiencies, reducing utility costs to residents using the latest passive building design principles and high-quality materials.
Residents can maximise savings by joining the in-house renewable energy network of the fully electrified building, fed from the enormous 200kW solar installation.
In a city where rental availability is at a premium, most renters have little choice but to accept whatever is available, even if it doesn’t meet their needs.
Many traditional rental properties offer limited layouts, forcing tenants to compromise on space, functionality, or location.
Local: Kensington breaks this mould by offering multiple floorplan options, allowing tenants to find a home that fits their lifestyle.
“Typically, renters don’t get to choose from a variety of layouts,” Mr Berg explained.
“They take what’s available, even if it doesn’t suit their way of living.
“But here, we give people control over their home environment, whether that means choosing an apartment with a dedicated workspace or one that better accommodates their pets.”
Flexible enough to suit many different lifestyles, Local: Kensington makes renting work for residents.
This flexibility is particularly valuable for renters who work remotely and need a dedicated home office.
Likewise, families can select a layout that suits their household dynamics, while pet owners benefit from pet-friendly spaces, including a dedicated pet wash, designed with their furry companions in mind.
Only two stops from the city, the area is close to parks and green spaces, universities, transport, dining and lifestyle hubs.
Local: Kensington is ready to move into now.
A passion area for Shannae Ingleton-Smith has blossomed into a 6-year-old talent management firm prioritizing diverse creators
Ingleton-Smith understands the nuances of the creator economy, having worked as an influencer who was earning revenue and steadily securing more deals. She also co-led a Facebook group with a close friend that helped Black <a href="https://afrotech.com/wisdom-kaye-earnings-brand-deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">creators</a> learn how to advocate for themselves and negotiate opportunities
This even led to a mention by a Forbes writer who highlighted the significant revenue creators were generating through the group
while actively working in a corporate role
Ingleton-Smith began receiving requests from creators to become their manager
I&#8217;m learning and I like helping people
I don&#8217;t expect to be paid doing this.&#8217; That was my mentality initially,&#8221; she said in an interview with AFROTECH™
&#8220;Then I think after the fourth or fifth person asked me if they could manage them
&#8216;The universe is telling me that this is what I&#8217;m I&#8217;m supposed to be doing
Another turning point for Ingleton-Smith occurred while she was working at a communications and entertainment company that owned magazines. She spent eight years at the company and recalls a moment when a client informed her that they were choosing not to spend their <a style="font-family: var(--global--font-secondary); font-size: var(--global--font-size-base);" href="https://afrotech.com/spill-to-cross-1m-in-annualized-revenue" target="_blank" rel="noopener">money</a> with the company directly
Ingleton-Smith says she recognized a growing trend: Social media was becoming the preferred medium
&#8220;Social media was taking market share away from every medium
They&#8217;re the new radio where before there were clearly defined media pillars
Social media just came in and ate everybody&#8217;s food&#8230; At the time
but then TikTok came around and took even more people&#8217;s attention
And advertising is the business of people&#8217;s attention
I knew it was the right bet and that there was gonna be a lot of money in it
and it wasn&#8217;t gonna be going anywhere,&#8221; Ingleton-Smith explained
For the past six years, Ingleton-Smith&#8217;s bet has placed her at the top of her own agency as <a href="https://afrotech.com/pharrell-williams-black-ambition-1m-lab-florida-founders" target="_blank" rel="noopener">founder,</a> president and CEO of Kensington Grey, which is a talent management firm that specializes in casting, influencer marketing, creator marketing, social media, and social marketing.
Its roster includes Topicals Founder and CEO Olamide Ayomikun Olowe, lifestyle creator Symphani Soto, and beauty and fashion content creator Aaliyah Jay.
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&#8220;We&#8217;ve since expanded to all underserved categories across every intersection of what it means to be considered a minority,&#8221; she said
&#8220;And we just continue to replicate what we&#8217;ve done within the Black and brown community so successfully to all people who consider themselves to be underserved or to be a minority
We wanted to make sure that we would have diverse options for people on the decision maker side.&#8221;
&#8220;I just have this inner fire up inside of me that just continues to tell me that you&#8217;re gonna be good. Just keep going. Keep pushing. Keep fighting. Keep innovating. And you&#8217;ll continue to rise and evolve and innovate and move forward,&#8221; she expressed.
Looking ahead, part of Kensington Grey&#8217;s next chapter will include a first for the agency. It is poised to expand into film, sports, and entertainment, and it&#8217;s also set to launch a proprietary product alongside Jenee Naylor by the Fall 2025 within the accessory space. This would mark the agency&#8217;s first creator-led proprietary product.
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Nielsen Park is a nicely bred colt who cost $650,000 and debuts having hit the line nicely at the end of 740m in his latest trial about a month ago
Drawn nicely and should be able to make some use of it up to the 1100m now
Farnicle from the Waterhouse/Bott yard led all the way to a comfortable trial win over 1045m two weeks ago
Imagine he looks to lead this field and with that grounding
Grand Prairie warmed up at the end of the 1000m on this track two weeks ago to finish a close second
Sydney’s midweek meeting is on the Kensington surface at Randwick on Wednesday.Credit: Jenny Evans
Ernaux was a $3 million purchase and steps out for her debut after two trials
Followed the leader in the latest then hooked across heels before going down narrowly
Scrumptious was a drifter in betting first-up and did a good job after having to check at a vital stage when running second two weeks ago
Pleasure Queen was the winner of that race and ran right up to some good support to get the job done
Marais is bursting to win a race having placed in eight of his nine starts and gets another chance here from a soft gate with J-Mac up
Hit the front at Canberra second-up and was cut down late
Monte Veebee has bumped into some smart ones in his six starts to date and resumes since the spring with a couple of trials under his belt and is now a gelding
Fleeting Spirit has found one better at her past two including last time when bumping into the promising Meridiana two weeks ago
Campaldino found the 1400m too short when resuming two weeks ago
Fitter for that and gets a nice weight drop and rises to a more suitable trip so expecting him to be much harder to beat
Inquiring Minds had about six weeks between runs when running into a close second at Canterbury almost four weeks ago
Don Pedro won twice at 1400m at Warwick Farm before stepping to 1550m here two weeks ago and running on without threatening into fourth
Seascape was solid in betting when she resumed with a third here two weeks ago
where she led and probably just didn’t settle well enough before kicking clear and being run down late
Has to be fitter and gets the chance to own this from a wider gate
To The Extreme resumed with a promising third at Warwick Farm before a fair effort in a Midway at Randwick a few weeks ago
Useapin got the job done when resuming at Gosford
finishing off well late to score a narrow win
Ballroom Bella was group 2 placed this time last year and is right back in grade on what she contested in the spring
Plenty to like about her latest trial effort where she scored in good style
gets in okay with the claim and would be surprised if she doesn’t show up
Althoff is back as a gelding after some fair efforts in stakes company last time in
Not tested in his trial a few weeks ago and bears close watching first-up
Midnight Dynamite wasn’t a factor first-up at Flemington but have to forgive that as he was quite consistent last time in including a placing behind Private Harry
Peace Officer doesn’t often get the breaks
but he looks well-placed to make an impact after a nice second-up effort at Warwick Farm and a tick-over trial since
Mickey’s Medal tried hard when resuming with a close-up third over the 1400m two weeks ago
Drawn ideally and any improvement would see him pose a big threat second-up
Roma Avenue did a good job to box on and run third at Kensington two weeks ago over this trip and with two runs back he should be at his peak
Brutal Bowler didn’t have the best of luck when resuming at Hawkesbury and found the line in great style late when he did get a chance to wind up
Is a second-up winner and can only be improved for the extra 100m of this
Climb The Ladder led at Warwick Farm a month ago and while reeled in to run fourth wasn’t disgraced
No surprise if he’s better for that first run in Sydney and is worth another chance
Mogul Monarch hasn’t done a lot wrong and followed a narrow Midway defeat with a game second at Gosford in a Provincial-Midway Championships heat
Best BetsRace 5 (1) SeascapeRace 7 (3) Peace OfficerBest ValueRace 8 (8) Brutal Bowler
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where she led and probably just didn\\u2019t settle well enough before kicking clear and being run down late
gets in okay with the claim and would be surprised if she doesn\\u2019t show up
Midnight Dynamite wasn\\u2019t a factor first-up at Flemington but have to forgive that as he was quite consistent last time in including a placing behind Private Harry
Peace Officer doesn\\u2019t often get the breaks
Mickey\\u2019s Medal tried hard when resuming with a close-up third over the 1400m two weeks ago
Brutal Bowler didn\\u2019t have the best of luck when resuming at Hawkesbury and found the line in great style late when he did get a chance to wind up
Climb The Ladder led at Warwick Farm a month ago and while reeled in to run fourth wasn\\u2019t disgraced
No surprise if he\\u2019s better for that first run in Sydney and is worth another chance
Mogul Monarch hasn\\u2019t done a lot wrong and followed a narrow Midway defeat with a game second at Gosford in a Provincial-Midway Championships heat
A group of Year 6 students have produced a podcast series for national broadcaster SBS
An educator with more than a quarter of a century’s experience
Kensington Public School Principal Louise Stone
has never felt the need to be anchored to the past
“I am one of those principals that thinks beyond the traditional classroom and textbook,” Ms Stone said
“Learning has to be engaging and fun; it has to be interesting; and it has to prepare our kids for many new futures.”
At a progressive public school in Sydney’s east
Already a school that encouraged film and the arts
Ms Stone took it to the next level in 2021 when she caught up with a former teacher and colleague Rob Kaldor who was working in the professional podcasting space
Ms Stone had been mulling over adding podcasting to the school’s curriculum when Mr Kaldor floated the idea of teaching it at the school
it quickly became a favoured activity for Years 3 to 6 students at Kensington Public School who embraced the art of writing
Mr Kaldor explored an opportunity to team up with SBS to produce an ongoing student podcast on Spotify
The idea was to create a ‘Behind the News’ style program where students could touch on issues that impacted them and their futures by engaging guests to discuss set topics
After refining the scope of the project and tweaking their submission
Kensington Public School won a grant and became the chosen school in Australia to launch the podcast with SBS
The series of six podcasts tackles important issues from the perspective of young learners
giving them a platform to share their thoughts
The school even managed to get some heavyweight talent involved
Guests have included famed Australian author Tim Winton
Artificial Intelligence expert Toby Walsh and Federal MP for Kingsford Smith
Topics were just as weighty: from immigration to housing affordability and pondering the question of whether teachers could eventually be replaced by robots
As Year 6 student Cody pointed out: “It’s our chance to delve into issues that affect us today and will shape our future.”
The scope of the project was such that 16 students from the school have been involved
hosting and all the background and postproduction tech to make the show
Five episodes have been published so far with the remainder to air on Tuesday 17 December
The school will continue its own podcasting next year
and Ms Stone looks forward to shaping potential media professionals of the future
“It’s our job as teachers to prepare them for what is out there in the big world,” she said
“At Kensington Public School we’re empowering young minds with big ideas – one podcast at a time.”
The Small Voices, Big Ideas podcast is available through <a href="https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast/small-voices-big-ideas">SBS</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/388ulaSYU3WT5XwbyDPlBz#:~:text=the%20big%20questions-,Students%20from%20Kensington%20Public%20School%20in%20Sydney%2C%20Australia%2C%20tackle%20the,filled%2C%20fun%20and%20lively%20series.">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/small-voices-big-ideas/id1778135570">Apple Podcast.</a>
serving up punchy snacks beyond the usual suspects
a deeply personal endeavour named after his playful and adventurous granddad
he was quirky … he wanted to see the world and bring people around,” says Eddington
It’s a sensibility felt in his new Kensington wine bar
Arnold’s eclectic interior features a cork-tiled bar and a disco ball.Wayne TaylorWhat’s the vibe
and their friends and relatives transformed a former burger bar into a light
bright and laid-back space with its original terrazzo flooring
warm orange and yellow hues and cosy bistro curtains (sewed by Chibert’s mum
It’s a family affair and the result is somewhere you’ll feel right at home
grilled pork chop with creamy walnut sauce.Wayne TaylorWhat to eat
Eddington’s border-hopping menu is big on flavour and low on the usual wine-bar suspects
“I have a lot of background running Mexican restaurants with big
and I love that kind of food – food with energy.” 
Cue: Otway pork chop rubbed with sweet and smoky mulato chilli
brushed with sticky pomegranate molasses and served with creamy walnut sauce
Or Long Jetty Seafood flathead ceviche in a bright dressing of achiote paste
there’s cassava fritters (the root vegetable is cooked down in coconut milk with pepper leaf and pickled chillies) and bastilla (a sweet and savoury North African pie) filled with tender lamb barbacoa
The green-tomato martini is the bar’s signature (and only) cocktail.Wayne TaylorWhat to drink
designed by Manze owner-chef Nagesh Seethiah
hones in on producers from Gippsland (where Eddington’s from) such as William Downey
from Kensington’s Bakery Hill Distillery whisky to a herbaceous mezcal and smoky sotol from Mexico
Cocktail drinkers have it easy with one choice
The courtyard mosaic is a recreation of a painting by the bar’s namesake.Wayne TaylorWhere to sit
Park yourself in the centre of the action at the cork-tiled timber bar or nab a window seat looking out to tree-lined Bellair Street and Kensington train station
The record station at Arnold’s.Wayne TaylorAdvertisementOur favourite details
A mosaic in the courtyard – the work of Eddington and his mum Sue – is a recreation of a watercolour landscape by Eddington’s granddad
alongside a stack of other personal items (“our house is empty now … it looks like we’ve been robbed”) including the kitchen island and glittering disco ball above it
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Pleasure Queen brings some handy trial performances into her debut
latest trial she worked home into a close third in a 900m heat at Rosehill
Can see her getting a nice run from the draw
Spice Prawn is a very well-bred filly who has been behind the placings in her two trials
and she poked home well behind Pleasure Queen almost a month ago
Scrumptious has had the race experience from debuting in the Gimcrack and returns on the back of two trials
Doesn’t appear to be an on-pacer so it will be interesting to see where she ends up.How to play it: Pleasure Queen WIN
The Kensington track at Randwick will host Thursday’s meeting.Credit: Jenny Evans
Invincible Phantom has looked sharp leading all the way to win both trials in recent weeks
Given a bit of a sound out in the latest and stretched out in good style
Likely finds the fence first here and can expect him to run well
Grand Prairie has improved with each trial and ran into second in the latest of those
Drawn the inside and if he continues to improve he could be in the finish
Canal is a big watch first-up since debuting at Bendigo back in November
draws well in this and could measure up.How to play it: Invincible Phantom WIN
Meridiana looks a smart filly in the making
and she’s found the line nicely in her two recent trials
The trip looks to be ideal given her breeding
Fleeting Spirit is the horse to beat on exposed form with a big improvement when second at Rosehill two weeks ago
She was solid in betting there and the step up in trip should be in her favour
Tempranillo chased Meridiana home when second in her latest trial
asked to show a bit more than her previous.How to play it: Meridiana WIN
Siesta showed a bit of promise in Victoria in three starts in the spring with seconds at each appearance
There was plenty to like about the way she put away her rivals in a recent Warwick Farm trial under no pressure
Mia Ballerina has been racing consistently without winning with three placings this time in and barrier one gives her every chance to be in the finish again
Happy Bellie led as an odds-on favourite when runner-up at Gosford first-up form a spell
Fitter and down a little in weight.How to play it: Siesta WIN
Yankee One enjoyed a nice run off the speed and when in the clear she sprinted nicely to score first-up at Canterbury
Up sharply in weight but is back to mares grade
Seascape should prove hard to beat first-up since starting in the market in a group 3 at Flemington before a spell
Nothing wrong with her trials and 3kg off a plus
Joyner was a shade disappointing when resuming as an odds-on favourite behind Yankee One at Canterbury
Seemed to have her chance but have to respect the support for her then.How to play it: Yankee One EACH-WAY
Wallenda put the writing on the wall that he’s ready to win with a slashing second at Rosehill behind Boston Rocks
He charged late after being held up to just miss
Misty Legend resumed with a strong finishing win at Warwick Farm over 1000m three weeks ago
Must rate a big chance on that with the only query all three wins have been firs -up
Gate one gives him every chance to correct that
Bundeena has been a bit disappointing this time in but was climbing over their backs at the finish at Canterbury last start
Zoukerino was a drifter in betting at Canterbury last start but made a late bid to just miss behind Yankee One
Wrathful was well-supported second-up when running into fourth at Warwick Farm over a mile
Gets some weight relief here and while staying at a similar trip might not be ideal there looks enough speed for him to be effective if you can make ground
Don Pedro is hard to knock on two easy wins at Warwick Farm over 1400m since his first-up run here back in January
Flying Thinker also comes off a win having led all the way to score at Rosehill two weeks ago and the form is okay with Pocketing coming out of the race to win.How to play it: Wrathful EACH-WAY
United Kingdom threatened to win one last time in but just couldn’t quite get it done
Resumes as a gelding at a suitable trip and liked the way he stretched out late in his most recent trial
Sumo Fish is ticking over for the Country Championships after a strong finishing win at Port Macquarie to make it four on end in the country
Mawjood can mix form but a repeat of his last-start second to Flying Thinker at Rosehill would be good enough to go close
Capital Asset is another that’s a little inconsistent
but blinkers go on for the first time and his form last time in was handy enough
Best betsRace 4: (9) SiestaRace 6: (6) WallendaBest valueRace 8: (15) United Kingdom
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Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardHow the ‘Long Bright River’ writers and cast brought Kensington’s opioid crisis to the screenCast and crew of 'Long Bright River' listened to local voices about thoughtfully portraying the opioid crisis and the Kensington community
When she set out to adapt her best-selling novel Long Bright River for television screens
Philly author Liz Moore was committed to portraying the opioid crisis in Kensington — the backdrop for the novel and its adaptation
now streaming on Peacock — with accuracy and empathy
Both tend to be challenging to capture in many fictional takes on addiction
Moore said in an interview last month before the show’s premiere
In this historically working-class community
residents are protective of how their neighborhood is portrayed — and wary of decades of media productions that define it solely by the crisis on its streets
“One of the things we talked about was involving the community at every level,” Moore said
explaining that she and showrunner Nikki Toscano discussed at length “the ethics of making art about Philadelphia
and specifically art that would include Kensington.”
The show follows Michaela “Mickey” Fitzpatrick
a police officer working in Kensington whose sister
As a serial killer targets sex workers on Kensington Avenue
“One main reason to tell a story like this is to give a new perspective and to breed compassion
We’re hoping to help be a voice for a community that’s incredibly resilient,” Seyfried said
Sarah Laurel, who heads the harm-reduction organization Savage Sisters, worked closely with Ashleigh Cummings, who plays Kacey and visited Kensington Avenue several times to prepare for the role.
“We would talk about my substance use in Kensington, about survivor sex workers and the things we did — what it’s like to be a person going through that crisis, compounded with violence against women and police indifference,” Laurel said. “It was difficult to talk about, but I was very impressed with the way Ashleigh took her time with it.”
Cummings has family members who have also struggled with addiction, but was raised in Australia and had never heard of the crisis in Kensington before auditioning.
“When it came time to film, I tried to spend as much time down the Ave as possible,” she said. “There are a lot of exploitative eyes on Kensington, but our responsibility was to engender empathy, to bring people inside the experience.”
In the show’s opening scenes, Mickey walks down Kensington Avenue with her new partner, who, picking through tents on the sidewalk, asks, “How could someone choose to live like this?” A few scenes later, in a flashback, Mickey’s former partner, played by Nicholas Pinnock, answers the question: “When these women started using,” he says, “they might have had a choice. It’s not a choice for them anymore.”
Pinnock, who is from London, said the cast didn’t want to make “voyeuristic television.”
“We didn’t want people to be shocked into it. We want them to have empathy from the inside. In the media, [the opioid crisis] is portrayed in such a way where there’s a blanket view of these things. Why make another TV show that does that?”
Moore said it was important for the show to portray addiction as a medical condition, not a moral failing — even if some of the show’s characters think otherwise. She also wanted to subvert narratives about “victims” and “saviors” common in crime fiction.
“Mickey perceives herself to be morally upright, almost in contrast to her sister at the start, and over the course of the series, I think she comes to have a much more nuanced understanding of her own complicity in some dark forces in the neighborhood and also within her own family,” Moore said. “She comes to see herself not as the sister who’s done everything right all along, but somebody who’s made some questionable choices herself.”
It was important, too, to portray Kensington as a place with nuance, said Moore, who has volunteered for years in the neighborhood.
“We were really committed to portraying it very holistically — as a place that is underserved, but also a place that is resilient, a place that is hopeful, a place with a really fascinating history,” she said.
Laurel, who consulted for the show, typically avoids media about the opioid crisis — and no fictional portrayal, she said, can truly convey the reality on the street in Kensington.
“I think Kensington has gotten a ton of media, a lot of negative media — it’s been trauma porn,” she said. “My hope is that [Long Bright River] portraying it in a compassionate way opens hearts and minds.”
We’re still a couple of weeks from the Polytrack Provincial-Midway Championships Final
but the next few days are shaping as significant for Kim Waugh’s chances in the $1 million race
The Wyong trainer has already qualified two horses for the April 12 race and Mogul Monarch
will round off his build-up in the TAB Handicap (1400m) at Kensington on Wednesday
she’ll have Bojangles engaged at Rosehill to top off his preparation and Northern Eyes will attempt to join them in the final via a top-three finish in the wild card on his home track
Mogul Monarch qualified through the Gosford heat and
he had to switch back to the inside and change lanes a few times,” she said
“They all got past him and to fight back and run second it was a really good effort
Once they get a length past you it’s hard to pull that back.”
Anna Roper will take 3kg off the gelding’s 62.5kg impost at what will be his first attempt at the 1400m
“The way he’s settling now I think he will be fine
the way he hit the line in that 1200m the other day I was happy,” she said
Bojangles was runner-up in the first heat at Hawkesbury on February 20 and has since ran a close second to Les Vampires at Rosehill
and he’ll contest a Benchmark 88 over 1400m at Rosehill this Saturday where Waugh hopes he can bring an end to a run of back luck with wide barriers
“His first run with the blinkers the other day I thought was really good,” she said
“He always hits a flat spot around the 600m
He drew terribly so he’s back further than what he needs to be and has to make these really long runs
Skyhook has joined Golden Slipper winner Marhoona and Blue Diamond Stakes champion Devil Night as two-year-olds heading for a spell
The Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained Skyhook
an impressive winner of the Pago Pago Stakes
was seventh in the Golden Slipper last Saturday
His stable informed stewards on Tuesday that the colt was going for a break
Michael Freedman-trained filly Marhoona and the Hawkes team’s Devil night
which came from last to finish fourth in the Slipper
was the $3.50 Sportsbet favourite for the April 5 Inglis Sires at Randwick ahead of Slipper runner-up Wodeton ($4.50).Craig Kerry
Randwick trainer John Sargent will take a double shot at the final Provincial-Midway Championship qualifier on Saturday at Wyong with Harlow Mist and French Ruler
Sargent is yet to get a runner through to this year’s $1 million final on April 12 at Randwick
where Harlow Mist and French Ruler were $15 chances with Sportsbet
The wildcard on Saturday is the last chance to make the 15-strong race and offers three spots
Harlow Mist was also nominated for Friday’s Muswellbrook Cup
but Sargent said he won’t be sending any runners to that race
“Hopefully they’ve improved with their last run
and it’s a good race to give them a shot at the $1 million,” Sargent said.Craig Kerry
We\\u2019re still a couple of weeks from the Polytrack Provincial-Midway Championships Final, but the next few days are shaping as significant for Kim Waugh\\u2019s chances in the $1 million race.
The Wyong trainer has already qualified two horses for the April 12 race and Mogul Monarch, her latest qualifier, will round off his build-up in the TAB Handicap (1400m) at Kensington on Wednesday.
Then on Saturday, she\\u2019ll have Bojangles engaged at Rosehill to top off his preparation and Northern Eyes will attempt to join them in the final via a top-three finish in the wild card on his home track.
Mogul Monarch qualified through the Gosford heat and, while he was beaten into second, Waugh said it was a brave effort.
\\u201CI thought it was a really good run, he had to switch back to the inside and change lanes a few times,\\u201D she said.
\\u201CThey all got past him and to fight back and run second it was a really good effort. Once they get a length past you it\\u2019s hard to pull that back.\\u201D
Anna Roper will take 3kg off the gelding\\u2019s 62.5kg impost at what will be his first attempt at the 1400m, something Waugh doesn\\u2019t see as an issue.
\\u201CThe way he\\u2019s settling now I think he will be fine, the way he hit the line in that 1200m the other day I was happy,\\u201D she said. \\u201CHe\\u2019s just learning all the time, he\\u2019s getting better and better.\\u201D
Bojangles was runner-up in the first heat at Hawkesbury on February 20 and has since ran a close second to Les Vampires at Rosehill.
That was his first attempt in blinkers, and he\\u2019ll contest a Benchmark 88 over 1400m at Rosehill this Saturday where Waugh hopes he can bring an end to a run of back luck with wide barriers.
\\u201CHis first run with the blinkers the other day I thought was really good,\\u201D she said. \\u201CHe always hits a flat spot around the 600m. He drew terribly so he\\u2019s back further than what he needs to be and has to make these really long runs. It takes away his turn of foot.\\u201D
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is the developer’s \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/local-kensington-build-to-rent-completed-melbourne\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/local-kensington-build-to-rent-completed-melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efirst build-to-rent project.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing built by Hacer Group
it will comprise 477 apartments upon completion in a mix of one
two and three bedrooms across six eight-storey buildings in a campus-style precinct with a shared internal courtyard.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere will also be 461sq m of retail space along Macaulay Road and within the Macaulay-Stubbs precinct.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estimated end value is $315 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResidents will have access to private dining rooms
and outdoor pool and deck.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHayball designed the plans for the project
which has a full practical completion date of November this year.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe development includes 33 social and affordable homes
and the first one to achieve a 6-star Green Star rating
and provides a holistic endorsement of the sustainability of the project,” McLennan said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcLennan also noted that the project would have a 200kW solar farm on the roof space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“So
the project itself will be fully electric and operate on renewable power,” McLennan said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“But what this system enables us to do is to generate an incredible amount of that power actually on site.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“So it’s a 9000sq m site
campus-style development that equates to a lot of roof space.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We see roofs as fantastic little mini solar farms for our projects.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcLennan said the company was looking at affordable build-to-rent options alongside its usual market price build-to-rent offerings.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Local’s focus is on build-to-rent assets
and we are certainly looking at opportunities within what we would see as the build-to-rent space ..
that includes not only market build-to-rent offerings
but also looking at opportunities to provide affordable build-to-rent assets and how they can be structured,” McLennan said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We are working with our investors right now around opportunities to create more affordable build-to-rent
an option other developers including Assemble and PDG are exploring
Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one
two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease
the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development
in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower
Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora
Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass
and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels
“reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium
allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure
the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification
Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta
including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works
including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles
installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk
are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components
including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address ..
which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night
the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has
come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes
was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation
giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support
it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists
who said the measure could prove highly inflationary
among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly
its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out
that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply
affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP
went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term
including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme
under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price
to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se
or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s
the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear
been endorsed to follow through on its policies
and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out
it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion
100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have
made many changes to how they enable home development
The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success
material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election
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The project at Macaulay Road, about 4km north-west of the CBD, is the developer’s <a data-mce-href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/local-kensington-build-to-rent-completed-melbourne" href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/local-kensington-build-to-rent-completed-melbourne" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first build-to-rent project.</a>
two and three bedrooms across six eight-storey buildings in a campus-style precinct with a shared internal courtyard
There will also be 461sq m of retail space along Macaulay Road and within the Macaulay-Stubbs precinct
Residents will have access to private dining rooms
Hayball designed the plans for the project
which has a full practical completion date of November this year
The development includes 33 social and affordable homes
and nine specialist disability accommodation homes will be delivered within the project by Home in Place
Local Residential co-chief executive Dan McLennan told The Urban Developer that the project followed sustainable design
“We think it’s effectively the most sustainable build-to-rent asset that’s been delivered in Australia
and provides a holistic endorsement of the sustainability of the project,” McLennan said
McLennan also noted that the project would have a 200kW solar farm on the roof space
the project itself will be fully electric and operate on renewable power,” McLennan said
“But what this system enables us to do is to generate an incredible amount of that power actually on site
campus-style development that equates to a lot of roof space
“We see roofs as fantastic little mini solar farms for our projects.”
McLennan said the company was looking at affordable build-to-rent options alongside its usual market price build-to-rent offerings
but also looking at opportunities to provide affordable build-to-rent assets and how they can be structured,” McLennan said
“We are working with our investors right now around opportunities to create more affordable build-to-rent
alongside what we’re doing currently in terms of our market build-to-rent.”
Local has more than 1300 apartments being built across Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is waiting on key planning scheme amendments to<a data-mce-href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/melbourne-moonee-creek-amendment-delays" href="https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/melbourne-moonee-creek-amendment-delays" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> change infrastructure contribution charges</a> for the Kensington and Macaulay areas.