A man extradited from Queensland was due to face court today charged with murder following the death of a man near Campbelltown two years ago Strike Force detectives travelled to Queensland on Wednesday (March 19) and with the assistance of Queensland Police arrested a 30-year-old man in Rockhampton March 20,) the man appeared at Rockhampton Magistrates Court He was escorted to Sydney and taken to Mascot Police Station where the outstanding warrant was executed Leumeah after concerns were raised for the occupant.The officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command allegedly found the body of a 49-year-old man inside Detectives subsequently commenced an investigation under Strike Force Carbethon The man charged with murder was refused bail to appear before Downing Centre Local Court today (Friday Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" the South West Voice is a free news website which serves Macarthur and Liverpool © 2023 South West Voice • All Rights 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way for a development that seeks up to 1200 apartments in an unspecified number of buildings from 22m to 43m high.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn documents lodged with the Campbelltown City Council Michael Brown Planning Strategies—representing the consortium of landowners—said plans for the land included at least 1185 one commercial space of about 7160sq m and open and green space of almost a hectare.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the 4000sq m of retail space would be at least one supermarket and there are plans for a medical centre and gymnasium.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe consortium wants to build a 5600sq m public promenade along the Bow Bowing Creek which borders the land parcel at 2A-14 Hollylea Road and 5-7 Plough Inn Road about 50km south-west of the Sydney CBD.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe planning department has given the consortium three months to put the proposal on public exhibition but not before it provides more details as to the number of homes on the site and exactly what land use is intended.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest concept plans before the department of planning and the council show the preferred development would have at least seven buildings of varying heights across the 37,400 square metres.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Planning Proposal Request first went before the council in February 55km south-west of the Sydney CBD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eCampbelltown baulked at those height limits which have slowly decreased during the five-year process When the council voted unanimously in February to send the proposal for gateway determination it had settled upon a maximum height of 43m for the northern and southern most tips of the site.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[It]\u0026nbsp;would therefore help meet the dwelling targets thus relieving development pressure on scenic lands environmentally sensitive lands and the\u0026nbsp;metropolitan\u0026nbsp;rural\u0026nbsp;area and help protect their functions,” the council said in a report to the state government supporting the proposal.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There is a short supply of embellished public open space within Leumeah and the proposal represents an opportunity to create and enhance the public open space and walkways within the Hollylea Road precinct.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Should the planning proposal be progressed .. it would increase activity in this location and would result in a more efficient and productive use of this land by intensifying economic activity on the site and introducing a large number of new residents to Leumeah.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn its own submission the consortium said\u0026nbsp;the area was on the cusp of major change.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With the Glenfield to Macarthur Urban Renewal Corridor Strategy now in place a catalyst project is needed to jumpstart activity,” town planner Michael Brown wrote.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With our site sitting at the pre-eminent gateway to Leumeah along the existing train line the Department of Planning wants more details on the number of homes planned for the development.\" data-mce-src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5g8Qs3IyWrt3wLVfs1PleO/fb2da7c6b84e8c6142289d93ae967389/Leumeah_Mid_2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"opacity: 0.8;\" data-mce-style=\"opacity: 0.8;\"\u003e▲ Before going to public exhibition 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 Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook In signing off on the rezoning of 12 lots in the suburb of Leumeah Housing and Infrastructure has paved the way for a development that seeks up to 1200 apartments in an unspecified number of buildings from 22m to 43m high In documents lodged with the Campbelltown City Council commercial space of about 7160sq m and open and green space of almost a hectare Included in the 4000sq m of retail space would be at least one supermarket and there are plans for a medical centre and gymnasium The consortium wants to build a 5600sq m public promenade along the Bow Bowing Creek The planning department has given the consortium three months to put the proposal on public exhibition The latest concept plans before the department of planning and the council show the preferred development would have at least seven buildings of varying heights across the 37,400 square metres The Planning Proposal Request first went before the council in February seeking the land to be rezoned for mixed-use (MU1) and for height limits to be increased from 15m to just over 64 metres Campbelltown baulked at those height limits it had settled upon a maximum height of 43m for the northern and southern most tips of the site “[It] would therefore help meet the dwelling targets environmentally sensitive lands and the metropolitan rural area and help protect their functions,” the council said in a report to the state government “There is a short supply of embellished public open space within Leumeah and the proposal represents an opportunity to create and enhance the public open space and walkways within the Hollylea Road precinct “Should the planning proposal be progressed .. it would increase activity in this location and would result in a more efficient and productive use of this land by intensifying economic activity on the site and introducing a large number of new residents to Leumeah.”  In its own submission the consortium said the area was on the cusp of major change “With the Glenfield to Macarthur Urban Renewal Corridor Strategy now in place a catalyst project is needed to jumpstart activity,” town planner Michael Brown wrote “With our site sitting at the pre-eminent gateway to Leumeah along the existing train line there is an opportunity to set the tone for positive change in Leumeah and beyond,” he said “The proposed design response … can act as a catalyst for the long-term vision of Leumeah to transition from an industrial area to a mixed-use precinct that is vibrant and pedestrian-friendly for both locals and visitors.” The online property monitor BCI Central estimates construction costs for the entire development to be about $500 million Your Wests Tigers are back at home at Campbelltown Sports Stadium to take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Saturday the 17th of August Here is everything you need to know for this upcoming round: 3:15pm Ticket Box & Gates Open 3:30pm Kick-Off: Jersey Flegg Wests Tigers v South Sydney Rabbitohs5:15pm Kick-Off: KOE NSW Cup Western Suburbs Magpies v South Sydney Rabbitohs7:35pm Kick-Off: NRL Wests Tigers v South Sydney Rabbitohs Merchandise: Gear up for GamedayTickets: Purchase Here50/50 Charity Raffle Partner: WT Empower Match Day Partner: Brydens Lawyers Campbelltown Sports Stadium Pembroke Rd & Campbelltown Sports Stadium is located right next to the Leumeah train station with plenty of buses and parking available on both sides of the railway line for your convenience Wests Tigers recommends planning ahead, so you don’t miss the action. Head to Transport for NSW Event Page for the most up-to-date public transport information If you have any questions or need assistance on game day our Wests Tigers Membership Team will be on site ready to help You will be able to find them located at the Membership Marquee outside the Old Leumeah Road Entrance don't forget to collect your exclusive collector card from the Membership Marquee this round - Jahream Bula you can reach us at membership@weststigers.com.au Update your kit from Wests Tigers Roarstore on game day Shop from the Roarstore van at Pembroke road gates or hit up our Roarstore Marquees inside the venue at Old Leumeah Rd entrance make sure to present your valid Membership card at the Roarstore to receive your 10% off discount We’re proud to announce that this week’s charity partner is Wests Tigers Empower The Wests Tigers Empower program is designed to tackle school to work transition and domestic violence in Sydney's Inner West and Southwest the 50-50 Charity Raffle is a not-for-profit fundraising cause Fifty per cent of the funds raised goes to one lucky ticket holder The remaining 50 per cent goes directly towards charitable purposes To go into the draw to win, purchase a ticket at the game this Saturday or online HERE At halftime catch some of Campbelltown’s up and coming footy superstars from the Macarthur Saints Warragamba Wombats and the Appin Dogs take part in a running relay race Joining these teams will be members of Wests Tigers Cubs under 16s team Get ready to cheer on these athletes as they go head-to-head to see who gets the title of fastest junior rugby league club in the south-west Keep up to date throughout game day via our social media channels – Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. Everyone’s been wondering what’s in store for the old Sizzler premises overlooking Campbelltown Road The good news is that #3 Harbord is going to house not one The better news is that apart from Taco Bell and a potential KrispyKreme the third space is to be filled by Jollibee’s first Australian branch This fast-food chain is the largest in the Philippines offering classic Filipino sweet and savory flavor combinations that you’re not likely to find elsewhere Tony Tan Caktiong and his family opened a Magnolia ice cream parlor in Cubao The outlet later began offering hot meals and sandwiches upon request from customers The story goes that when the food items became more popular than ice cream the family decided to convert the ice cream parlor into a fast food restaurant which became the first Jollibee outlet in 1978 there were seven branches in Metro Manila and the rest as they say is history According to the website of Campbelltown City Council the Development Application was submitted in March 2021 with the following description: “Demolition of existing structures and construction of 3 take away food and drink premises and associated signage” at 3 Harbord Road or Jollibee Campbelltown as it will be officially called will include ‘drive thru’ as part of the plans Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress The One Nation candidate for Campbelltown has hit out at Labor’s Greg Warren for taking credit for the Leumeah station lift getting fixed says it was swift action from One Nation that got the lift fixed after weeks of it being non-operational Mr Zahra says he was out campaigning early at Leumeah station a busy train station with hundreds of local commuters heading out to work when he noticed the lift was closed “What took me by surprise was a young mum lugging a pram with child up the stairwell,’’ he says I was then told the lift has been out of order for weeks I was stunned to hear the lift at Leumeah was regularly out of action and for considerable long periods – on this occasion for a staggering four weeks “I immediately raised the matter on Facebook and reached out to NSW One Nation Party Leader Mark Latham “By 9am I received an email from Mr Latham with a list of questions that had been put to the Minister for Transport David Elliott for an urgent response and action: 1) Why is the lift on the western side of Leumeah been out of action for three weeks with significant inconvenience to commuters 3) Has the Government set a maximum time priority within which it expects these facilities to be repaired at busy railway stations “These Questions on Notice (QON) were also followed up with the minister’s chief of staff,’’ says Mr Zahra “Workers were onsite repairing the lift at Leumeah a mere two days after One Nation raised the matter and the lifts were fully operational within a week of the initial enquiry “Soon after my Facebook post Mr Greg Warren long term Labor member for Campbelltown called and advised me that he had no idea the lift was shut and thanks to my public action he too would be in touch with the minister but no need I had already contacted Mr Latham “I was taken aback but not surprised to see Greg Warren’s Facebook post soon after claiming credit – typical Labor “Nonetheless I’m delighted the lift at Leumeah is now operational.” A new 580-meter green-link trail linking the Leumeah Precinct to Smiths Creek through the Leumeah Scout Hall features in the enhancements now underway at Smiths Creek Reserve to improve visitor experience and protect the environment and wildlife Mayor if Campbelltown George Greiss expressed excitement about making the reserve more visitor-friendly while continuing bushland restoration “Smiths Creek is the crown jewel of our urban bushland reserves so it’s exciting to see these enhancements starting to make the reserve more visitor-friendly while building on Council’s ongoing bushland restoration and weed removal works in the area,” he said The project is funded by the NSW Government Places to Roam program and Campbelltown City Council one of the oldest properties in the south-western Macarthur region of Sydney The state heritage-listed building, which is for sale was built by convicts 190 years ago and was once home to a local MP Between 1816-1821 a convict named William Ray built the Plough Inn on his 60 acres of land Boon then built Hollylea House in 1829 as the homestead on the same property which ended up being larger and grander than the original inn As an homage to his triplet sons he changed the name of the inn which is still standing today on a separate title The property changed hands several more times and was bought in 1884 by the MP at the time Davies was instrumental in having a railway station built which he controversially named Hollylea before changing it to Leumeah after two years of local opposition Marie Holmes from the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society said the inn on the property was the first of a number built in the Campbelltown area “You had inns right from the beginning on Campbelltown Road At that time there weren’t any other structures around there it was mostly farmland until the 20th century.” Hollylea House has lived a number of lives over the centuries; 15 years as a school hosting an accounting firm and then a tutoring business “It used to have a ballroom which would have been used for social functions but sadly that’s been demolished,” Ms Holmes said “One of the more recent owners had a poultry farm and then a dairy farm and a set of the sheds burnt down It’s certainly been a home to a number of people.” The property is not currently tenanted and has six consultancy rooms across two floors It had recently been renovated and sits on 170 square metres who is selling the property with his colleague Darren Zammit said it had been receiving interest from owner-operators “A lot of buyers as well as owners are happy about the election results so everyone’s got a new fire in them and is 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market The medieval style castle features 10 turrets Ms Ganda said the interest in the three-bedroom two-bathroom house home has been substantial so far They’ve restricted viewings only to those with pre-approval for a loan due to getting long lines of curious neighbours wanting to see the inside which she said was something of a local “landmark” Ms Ganda and partner Gopal purchased the Leumeah property in 2014 from the builder who had designed the medieval house to remind him of his native England Ms Ganda had urged her partner to purchase the property to prove his love for her Only serious buyers are being shown through the home The medieval theme continues even in the bathroom The couple are interested in medieval themed events The couple are regular attendees at medieval themed events and when the property was last listed for sale in 2014 she had arrived at the open for inspection in medieval garbs “The agent said ‘I’m going to sell this to you’ He could maybe have sold it for more,” Ms Ganda said She added that there was potential to turn the property into a wedding venue with the addition of another storey to house The house was built by former owner Ron Farmer in the 1970s He was reported to have moulded each stone into the desired shapes with a concrete mixer and included shield and lion details throughout the property There are said to be hidden features inside Ms Ganda said the home was like something out of a storybook MORE: Sydney’s priciest houses revealed Millionaires only: dilapidated estate’s eye-popping price Rental warning from IT guru who owns 12 properties Records showed the property last traded for $480,000 eight years ago after spending close to a year on the market The median price of houses in Leumeah is currently $750,000 The house has been rented out to tenants in recent years third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Don’t miss the action at Campbelltown Sports Stadium this Sunday when Wests Tigers go head-to-head with St George Illawarra Dragons Here is everything you need to know for this upcoming round:   4:05pm Kick-Off: NRL Wests Tigers and St George Illawarra Dragons Wests Tigers recommends planning ahead, so you don’t miss the action. Head to Transport for NSW Event Page For any enquiries before the game, you can reach us at membership@weststigers.com.au or head online HERE to learn more about membership options And remember, it is Member Appreciation Round! You can have a look at everything on offer to recognize our Members this special round HERE West Tigers Members can visit the exclusive Members Zone, located by the athletic track on the northern hill featuring players from our top 30 squad, special offers and giveaways from club sponsors, including a free coffee from McDonalds, and activities for the kids including face painting! For a complete guide of offers and giveaways please read more HERE Show your stripes with the latest gear at the Roarstore You can update your kit at the Wests Tigers Roarstore Van on game day with the Wests Tigers Merchandise Marquee inside the precinct next to the Old Leumeah Rd entrance And being Members Appreciation Round, Wests Tigers are happy to offer our members 20% off! Make sure to bring your Membership Card to validate.  Gear up early with the latest merchandise by heading to the Roarstore online or visiting our in-person shop at Concord Oval We’re proud to announce that this week’s charity partner is the Ronald McDonald Foundation Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney supports over 2,000 families with sick or injured children every year including their Hospitality Cart which provides bedside comfort to families with a child in Campbelltown Hospital To go into the draw to win, purchase a ticket this Saturday or online HERE Joining us during halftime are some of Campbelltown’s up and coming legends from the Campbelltown City Kangaroos Get ready to cheer on these junior athletes as they go head-to-head in a relay running race and fans alike will take a moment of silence to honor the passing of Balmain legend Get ready for Cody’s Crew Pre-Game Clinic! Our Junior League Stars kick things off at 2:30pm. Fill your day with footy! For more information about our Cody’s Crew program, click HERE Major announcement from Wests Group Macarthur Be sure to tune in at half time on Sunday when Wests Group Macarthur will be making a major announcement that is sure to give a major boost to junior rugby league in the Macarthur region one lucky Wests Tigers Member will get the chance to kick to win a Chery Omoda 5 Entry is limited to Wests Tigers Members and Wakeling Automotive customers only Keep up to date throughout game day via our social media channels – Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Photo: JUDE KEOGH Another vehicle owner has fallen victim to the spate of car fires which have continued to frustrate Orange residents over the past few months All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueA Subaru Forester wagon was burned out in the vehicle owner's driveway on Leumeah Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning Central Western Police District received a call at around 3am after the sound of exploding glass alerted neighbours and the owner of the vehicle to the fire Officers patrolling the area around Leumeah Road arrived at the scene moments later followed by Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters Chief Inspector Scott Rayner said the vehicle would be examined by the Forensic Evidence and Technical Services Command on Tuesday "We've established a task force across the district to investigate these matters," Chief Inspector Rayner said not only with their own property but with the property of their neighbours and to report any suspicious behaviour occurring around their homes to police of Crime Stoppers." 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Myanmar and Lao families come together to mark the passage of one year into the next with favourite foods and cleansing water Add these terrific Thai curries to your week Readable feasts: Burma - Rivers of Flavour This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Steve and Kris Hather with kids 17-year-old Nick and 19-year-old Emma Sydney is being hit by a frenzy of property purchasing with thousands of homeowners angling to sell before the 25th and auctions even scheduled for Christmas Eve While the property market normally shuts down during December the demand from buyers has resulted in an ­explosion of auction numbers with a whopping 1140 homes going under the hammer today in NSW — the record for the year so far Real estate agents are even rescheduling their holidays because they don’t believe the market will stop Auctions are even slotted in for ­February Paula Castorina with 19 month old daughter Isabella Sellers are motivated by Sydney’s booming prices with clearance rates their best in eight years and homes ­frequently selling for ­hundreds of thousands above their ­reserves is ­expected to be another bumper weekend and evening auctions are continuing on the week of Christmas Raine and Horne Strathfield agent David Porcellato is auctioning a five-bed Leumeah house at 29 Menindee Ave at noon on Christmas Eve Mr Porcellato said he would never normally schedule an auction on Christmas Eve but believed because the market was so strong the home had a good chance of selling under the hammer “Next year we don’t really know what the market will do so we wanted to get in while it’s still very strong for the ­sellers,” he said Auctioneer Rocky Bartolotto also has auctions scheduled until the 22nd and said he’d had inquiries about auctioning on Christmas Eve Home in Leumeah to be auctioned on Christmas Eve “I think sellers have seen how strong the market is and the stock shortages and had the confidence to auction much closer to Christmas than they would normally do.” will be bringing down the gavel right up to the 20th and agreed stock shortages were motivating factors for both buyers and sellers “It’s a numbers game; we’ve had very low interest rates and low stock numbers this year which has created a pent-up demand,” Mr Cooley said said there were househunters who had missed out on multiple auctions and were getting desperate to buy before Christmas “This weekend should see some good results there are definitely those buyers out there who see purchasing a new home as something they want to tick off before the end of the year,” Mr Brewer said CLEARANCE RATE: Clearance rates rise as auction numbers increase Paula and Ron Castorina are auctioning their home at 143 Prince Alfred Parade in Newport tomorrow and are hoping stock shortages would help boost the sale “We could have waited till the new year to sell but we felt there was some urgency in the market now,” Ms Castorina who completed a major renovation on the home Steve and Kris Hather are auctioning their house at 17 Wells St in Thornleigh next Saturday — the last Saturday before Christmas Mr Hather said he had wanted to sell ­before the new year the home has a really nice character style and there still seems to be a lot of buyers out there,” he said said the market was “the complete ­opposite” of this time last year there was nobody around and nothing happening Eric Kontos The hard work and wonderful creations of our city’s most outstanding gardeners were once again recognised at the Campbelltown City Garden competition awards At a ceremony held last week Robert Munn’s garden at Minto was named Grand Champion for 2016 The annual competition is an opportunity for local residents to show off their patch of paradise and winners across 12 categories were announced at the Greg Percival Community Centre in Ingleburn Mr Munn also won the Best Large Garden and the District Award for Minto categories He received $1,300 in prize money for winning the Grand Champion title while Therese Mullen of Bradbury received $600 for being selected as Reserve Champion Mrs Mullen also won the Best Small/Medium Garden category saying the judges were impressed by the diverse range of garden styles the competition attracted this year “Council is proud to have hosted another successful garden competition which continues to be a popular event in our city this year attracting around 50 entries,” he said “The competition inspires residents to create and share their beautiful gardens and encourages individuals to play a vital role in instilling a sense of pride in their street Reserve Champion: Therese Mullen of Bradbury Best Backyard: Anthony Edwards of Glen Alpine Runner Up: Norm and Elaine Robinson of Macquarie Fields Best Small/Medium Garden: Therese Mullen of Bradbury Runner Up: Somasuntharam Srirangarajan of Minto Best Sustainable Garden: Maria Victoria Kamal of Glenfield Best Native Garden: Gloria Whan of Minto Heights Anne Haddock Best Cottage Garden: Mary Ashby of Glen Alpine Runner-Up: Valeria Lundberg of Macarthur Gardens Most Unusual Garden: Michael Mouanyecz of St Andrews Best New Garden: Mahalingam Ravindran of Minto Best Senior Garden: Valeria Lundberg of Macarthur Gardens Best Edible Garden: Dimitros and Katina Mourtos of Bradbury Runner Up: Amelia Cassidy of St Helens Park Best Commercial Garden: Hepsworth Factory Site Best Educational Facility: St Patrick’s College Honourable mention:  Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Campbelltown Campbelltown Presbyterian Church • For more information visit the council website link here.