It's time for a new Sydney suburb crawl and this one takes us to Lidcombe the Western Sydney suburb that has a preponderance of wonderful Korean eateries There is everything from including Korean fried chicken as well as its newer cousin Korean charcoal chicken as well as noodles Come along as we discover some amazing restaurants Laura and I arrive in Lidcombe just after 2pm on a Sunday a few of the places we really wanted to visit are closed Sundays This meant that our rather unwieldy list of around 10 restaurants was easily whittled down to 5 eateries All had different types of Korean food and all are within easy walking distance of each other Laura brought along lots of tupperware and ziplocks so we could take leftovers home and the restaurants had some takeaway bowls for the soups It's raining when we head to our first stop Basak and Jogumja We are the only non-Koreans in this small restaurant and service is friendly and helpful The banchan is brought over - it's some spring onion and kim chi in a gochujang based sauce We make fast work of the cabbage salad with mayonnaise on top that is simple but moreish Basak and Jogumja is also known for their Korean fried chicken This chicken has less of a crunchy shell (basak means crunchy or crispy) and the drumsticks and wings are coated in a honey butter sauce We love the chicken dipped in the mayo of the cabbage salad too The rain calls for beef short rib soup with slippery sweet potato noodles A pot of metal rice is given and you can add this to give the broth but it's lovely sipping on the soup and watching the rain outside Tip: you can ask for as many servings of the banchan as possible at no extra charge Jeon and Kalguksu specialises in two things Jeon is Korean for pancake but pancake can mean anything from an actual pancake to a small fritter Kalguksu are knife-cut wheat flour noodles Jeon and Kalguksu isn't easy to find as it doesn't come up on google maps (just put in Shop 16/2b Vaughan St The restaurant has indoor seating and a few outdoor tables Service is friendly and we start with banana Makgeolli rice wine served in a golden teapot with a chilled golden metal cup A crispy Korean pancake is divided into three with kimchi shredded potato and chives and tiny prawns Dip this into the pancake sauce and you’ll be rewarded with a crispy We both enjoy this so much that we pretty much finish the whole pancake crunching and nibbling away happily If you’re feeling more in the mood for comfort The slippery wheat noodles have a wonderful texture and are served with a generous serve of clams nori in a wonderful broth in a cavernous bowl I’d suggest splitting the pancake and noodles among two people The prawn pancake is not really a pancake but deep fried tempura style of prawns with a pancake dipping sauce arranged in a circle but doesn't quite reach the same heights as the other two dishes Tip: The assorted pancake isn't a range of pancakes it's an assortment of 7 types of fritters (meatball we were charged twice (I don't think it was deliberate) Our lovely waiter at Sutbul is super worried about us He’s worried that we can’t take the spice of their spicy charcoal chicken Sutbul means "charcoal fire" in Korean and the restaurant has imported a charcoal grill from Korea to create this Korean style charcoal chicken The chicken comes in two varieties: salt or with spicy sauce and you can get a half half which we order The spicy chicken has pieces of tteokbokki and is hot but it’s not unreasonably so if you like regularly enjoy spicy food you should be fine The salt chicken is best dipped in the salt and pepper mix or the honey mustard sauce Pair it with the rice balls ($14) that are sticky and delicious delights that you shape yourself using a gloved hand And make sure you get some delicious laver seaweed bites filled with noodles and dip those in the spicy chicken sauce as the waiter recommends For something delicious and filling try the spicy pork with rice The thin pork slices are combined with vegetables like carrot and cabbage on a sizzling hot plate with a serve of steamed rice The sauce for this dish is so moreish and we dip the tornado potatoes in them to season them Tip: the tornado potatoes feature on a few posters but we didn't really think they were anything particularly special Right near Sutbul chicken is modern Korean bistro called Tonight and our last savoury stop of the night Tonight's chefs wear baseball caps and this restaurant caters to a young crowd with plenty of outdoor seating with a view of the park across the road They bring the cutlery with some moreish wonton crisps and a wooden cube with the QR code to order We go with one of the set menus and an extra dish They have a few signature dishes and perhaps the number one is the Rose Ma La Xiang Guo "It is like everything you would order in a malatang hot pot," says Laura and she's right It comes in a creamy spicy sauce and you can add extra spiciness to it for a Szechaun kick bok choy to squid and enoki mushrooms in a delicious The truffle potato is like a hash brown or pommes Anna with grated pecorino and crispy onion and a tangy truffle mayonnaise style sauce They're crisp and delicious and we love the texture and flavour of these (they could be hotter though as they're a bit lukewarm) then make sure to order the giant Yakult bingsu (it was part of the set menu) which is featherlight shreds of Yakult ice It’s a refreshing end to the meal and if you come between 5-7pm you can order it as part of the Happy Hour set menu Tip: Some people raved about the prawn toast but we weren't quite as taken with it Also there is a choice to add chilli or numbing peppercorns to the Rose Ma La Xiang Guo We added chilli to our Rose Ma La Xiang Guo but we ended up with numbing peppercorns Our last stop is nearby at Gangnam Bakery for a drink to take home with us While there are lots of desserts available here we feel like we had our fill with the bingsu and we had spotted the Earl Grey thickshake when walking from Sutbul to Tonight There are lots of interesting Korean drinks from banana coffee We decide on three drinks: the strawberry latte tiramisu coffee and the earl grey thickshake The strawberry latte is basically strawberry syrup with milk It isn't the most exciting and I probably wouldn't order it again The tiramisu coffee doesn't really look like the picture they put on Instagram (that one looks a bit nicer) but it is a delicously creamy iced coffee with a hint of tiramisu from the milky coffee and chocolate on top The earl grey thickshake flavour is good but it's not a thickshake it's a semi frozen milkshake that once melted However the flavour of the sweet Earl Grey syrup is definitely on point and this is both of our favourite drink Which stop did you like the look of the most Error: no decision tree source folder detected 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 MS Plus has officially opened its new $47 million Wellbeing and Accommodation Precinct in Lidcombe today In a major boost for people living with progressive neurological conditions in western Sydney the new centre has now opened its doors at Betty Cuthbert Drive Providing health services through not-for-profit service provider MS Plus the facility will offer exercise physiology occupational therapy and dietetics for people living with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis Parkinson’s disease and motor neurone disease The project was delivered with assistance from the NSW Government who provided MS Plus with an 8,900sqm parcel of land for the new centre and $16 million in funding to support its construction “I am delighted that MS Plus has opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art wellbeing centre which will provide critical care and support for so many in our community,” Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said “This is a great example of the work of Property and Development NSW which has facilitated MS Plus’ access to land so that it can be put to best use for community benefit.” The Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre includes eight therapy areas “The Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre provides everything needed for vital connection health and wellbeing in one place: a one-stop-shop for neuro and ageing support and can be supported to live well,” MS Plus Chief Executive Officer John Blewonski said “We know that more people are being diagnosed with a variety of neurological conditions — often lifelong and requiring ongoing care “Living with a neuro condition can mean a lot of appointments and being able to access multiple health professionals from one familiar welcoming place is so important for people living in Sydney.” To find out more visit http://www.msplus.org.au/your-neuro-condition/visit-a-wellbeing-centre/lidcombe-wellbeing-centre Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards Lidcombe Oval has received a much-needed grant from the Australian Government with a planned new changeroom set to provide increased accessibility for female athletes A $700,000 injection to the ground has been issued via the Government’s Play Our Way program which allows ‘greater opportunities for women and girls to access participate and remain involved in sport and physical activity’ Wests Tigers will contribute over $300,000 to the upgraded Lidcombe Oval facility The Holman Barnes Group via Wests Ashfield will also make a significant monetary contribution to the upgrade was on hand at Lidcombe Oval to announce the commissioning of the project discussed how the deal will benefit the Lidcombe Oval precinct Having more change-rooms  which cater better to the women’s game that's where it's mainly aimed at,” Epifania said “ It cuts away all the crossover when there’s men’s and women’s games on the same day everyone now gets to use change rooms that are adequate I think the important thing is that we’re working really closely with Wests Tigers because we always said that we wanted Lidcombe Oval to be an outlet if they needed it in any way for games or training “ The new funding means that as many games as they need to play here or as many training sessions they need to have we’re equipped with the right facilities to be able to cater to multiple teams at the same time.” Over 30 Wests Tigers pathways games will be played at Lidcombe Oval in 2025 Among these matches include the Magpies NSW Cup games to be played against Newtown for the Tom Raudonikis Cup and against the Dragons for the Roy Masters Cup Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Lachlan Galvin is sitting in a suburban dressing room surrounded by the sights Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson, when working as a rival CEO, more than once hosed down his players in the same Leichhardt Oval sheds because the Eighth wonder’s hot water wasn’t running Galvin has showered and changed into club polo and dress shoes but went without socks incoming stench and blisters not a concern After the most tumultuous two weeks of his career when he has been back page and bulletin-leading news most every single day not to mention clickbait gold and social media fodder Even with recorders and phones shoved right under his nose right now it seems there’s nowhere Galvin would rather be ripe with Dencorub and littered with strapping tape mud and grass make for winning sheds - the happiest place in all of rugby league Happy place: Lachlan Galvin is all smiles and back in the Wests Tigers fold.Credit: NRL Imagery Assistant coach Brett Hodgson inhales hot chips while fellow 2005 premiership winner Chris Heighington cracks gags A Tigers staffer watches on ready to hose down any question deemed too spicy The time will come for this 19-year-old prodigy to front up to the NRL’s biggest contract saga in years The legal letter delivered to the club on his behalf detailing bullying allegations - which does limit what can be said publicly. The dossier of complaints about Benji Marshall’s coaching. His relationship with senior teammates His manager Isaac Moses’s handling of it all Lachlan Galvin (left) celebrates with Tigers teammates Api Koroisau Fonua Pole and Sunia Turuva in the Leichhardt Oval sheds.Credit: Jane Mortimer/Wests Tigers For now though, after Adam Doueihi’s golden-point match-winner and one of the most dramatic wins in Tigers history the kid is just happy to be in the Leichhardt sheds Sure beats Lidcombe Oval - 16 kilometres west a grade below the NRL with all that entails - and the 500-odd hardy fans Galvin played in front of last week along with his own personal security guard to keep inquisitive media at bay I’d rather be here than at Lidcombe on a Sunday,” Galvin said from the turf as the sold-out crowd first revelled “You run out in front of those fans and it’s amazing week-out and to get the win tonight in front of them was amazing.” The Leichhardt faithful pack in for Lachlan Galvin’s NRL return.Credit: Steven Siewert Marshall spoke with Galvin before kick-off about a potentially rough reception from Tigers fans. A smattering of jeers did greet the wantaway teen when his name was first read out The Tigers DJ did his best to smother them playing some inane song as Galvin ran out for the team warm-up The overwhelming cheers did the job from the first whistle Even if a dicey kick-off into a howling southerly threatened to make his first touch an inglorious fumble When he and Luai put any drama aside to combine and set up the Tigers first try I just go out excited to play rugby league,” Galvin said The best time of my life is the 80 minutes I play each week Lachlan Galvin and Jarome Luai on Sunday.Credit: Steven Siewert “That’s all I want to do – play NRL and play great footy – and that’s all I really focused on these last two weeks It’s been pretty difficult but my focus has been getting to training each week and to keep working hard.” thoroughly exhausted after his first extra-time game the toil of Galvin and his teammates hung in the air Not just because Galvin’s effort to bring down Cronulla prop Tom Hazelton when he was tryline-bound was one of several match-saving defensive plays from the Tigers go for his legs and do your best’,” Galvin grinned a lot of scramble plays from all of the boys “That’s what we’re basing our game on at the moment sounds and smells of rugby league - reward enough for Galvin and the Tigers NRL is Live and Free on Channel 9 & 9Now more than once because the Eighth wonder\\u2019s hot water wasn\\u2019t running right now it seems there\\u2019s nowhere Galvin would rather be The time will come for this 19-year-old prodigy to front up to the NRL\\u2019s biggest contract saga in years The legal letter delivered to the club on his behalf - which does limit what can be said publicly The dossier of complaints about Benji Marshall\\u2019s coaching His manager Isaac Moses\\u2019s handling of it all after and one of the most dramatic wins in Tigers history I\\u2019d rather be here than at Lidcombe on a Sunday,\\u201D Galvin said from the turf as the sold-out crowd first revelled \\u201CYou run out in front of those fans and it\\u2019s amazing week-out and to get the win tonight in front of them was amazing.\\u201D Marshall spoke with Galvin before kick-off about a potentially rough reception from Tigers fans did greet the wantaway teen when his name was first read out I just go out excited to play rugby league,\\u201D Galvin said \\u201CThat\\u2019s all I want to do \\u2013 play NRL and play great footy \\u2013 and that\\u2019s all I really focused on these last two weeks It\\u2019s been pretty difficult but my focus has been getting to training each week and to keep working hard.\\u201D Not just because Galvin\\u2019s effort to bring down Cronulla prop Tom Hazelton when he was tryline-bound was one of several match-saving defensive plays from the Tigers \\u201CI just thought \\u2018close your eyes go for his legs and do your best\\u2019,\\u201D Galvin grinned \\u201CThat\\u2019s what we\\u2019re basing our game on at the moment all T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line train services will not be running for two months — leaving Bankstown Birrong and Yagoona without any trains at all Train services connecting Lidcombe to Bankstown via Regents Park will be suspended for 63 days from 27 April The T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line connects these western suburbs to the broader railway network through Lidcombe and Regents Park a key link whilst the bulk of the Bankstown line undergoes conversion to metro In addition to the ongoing closure of the line from Sydenham to Bankstown construction works associated with this conversion necessitate the temporary closure of the T6 line meaning travellers in a swathe of Western Sydney will be reliant on fare-free replacement buses These construction works include signalling upgrades and platform extensions at Bankstown which will ultimately improve the capacity of the T6 line The latter works will permit train lengths on the service to be doubled to eight carriages about 15 to 20 thousand passengers have used the Lidcombe & Bankstown Line per week making it the least patronised of all suburban lines It sees more passengers than the intercity Southern Highlands and Hunter lines which rely on two-carriage single-decker trains The closure announcement follows the revelation in early March that the expected opening of the metro extension to Bankstown had been pushed back to 2026 Transport minister John Graham emphasised that the disruption will be proven worthwhile “Communities that use this line will experience disruption due to these necessary rail upgrades the line will be able to accommodate rail services with double the capacity while connecting to a world class new Southwest Metro service,” Graham said “This is a relatively small shuttle line by passenger numbers but the loss of services for nine weeks will be disruptive for the passengers who use the T6 Line and we want to make sure commuters are aware and know what the alternatives are.” “We will have fare-free rail-replacement buses in place and marshals on the ground to ensure all passengers can continue to get where they need to go.” Transport for NSW outlined the alternatives that will be available to travellers including replacement buses and train services which will continue to operate including the T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line through Lidcombe Passengers at Lidcombe will still be able to use that service as well as the T1 Western and T2 Leppington & Inner West lines to travel to the city centre “There will be no change in service levels for these lines,” the agency said Two replacement bus routes were announced: the all-stations 8T6 route and the express 8AT6 shuttle between Bankstown and Lidcombe only “Passengers will be able to interchange to train services at Lidcombe and Regents Park or interchange onto the pink Southwest Link buses at Bankstown,” Transport for NSW said “Communities and passengers along the line will be informed about the transport changes via comprehensive communications and engagement activities.” The T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line will shut down for nine weeks A major train line in Sydney will be closed for nine weeks as work on the Southwest Metro continues The T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line will shut down between April 27 and June 29 with trains to be replaced by free replacement buses the New South Wales Government said that when work is complete Eight-car services will be able to run – an increase on the four-car trains operating at the moment The T6 is a shuttle line of six stations that was created as part of the shutdown of the former T3 Bankstown line It carries approximately 11,000 passengers a day of the more than one million people who use the wider Sydney rail network Berala and Regents Park can continue to use other rail lines at those stations as alternatives including T3 services  Passengers at Lidcombe heading into the city or Inner West can also continue to use the T1 Western Line T2 Inner West Line or T3 Liverpool via Regents Park Line There will be no change in service levels for these lines The stations impacted and closed are Yagoona The work on the T6 line involves the extension of the Sydney Trains’ platforms at Bankstown Station to enable an 8-car service including installation of a track layout that allows access to both platforms at Bankstown station The following replacement bus routes will operate between Bankstown and Lidcombe during this time:    Passengers will be able to interchange to train services at Lidcombe and Regents Park or interchange onto the pink Southwest Link buses at Bankstown Communities and passengers along the line will be informed about the transport changes via comprehensive communications and engagement activities Southwest Link bus services will continue to operate as normal between Sydenham and Bankstown Minister for Transport John Graham said: “Communities that use this line will experience disruption due to these necessary rail upgrades the line will be able to accommodate rail services with double the capacity while connecting to a world class new Southwest Metro service but the loss of services for nine weeks will be disruptive for the passengers who use the T6 Line and we want to make sure commuters are aware and know what the alternatives are “We will have fare-free rail-replacement buses in place and marshals on the ground to ensure all passengers can continue to get where they need to go.”  As Melbourne braces for a population of 9 million by 2050 global leader in smart sustainable mobility solutions has delivered on-time and to budget its Traffic Management System we’re homing in on two major topics: Tunnels and Cybersecurity All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media Bankstown-Lidcombe and Liverpool Hospitals have joined the NSW Government’s 12-month trial of body worn cameras The announcement brings the number of participating hospitals to five — across northern and south western Sydney and the Illawarra security staff are equipped with body worn cameras and can activate these cameras in response to incidents involving aggression and violence in the hospital The trial — which will be independently evaluated once completed — is intended to determine how effective the presence of the cameras is at deterring and de-escalating violent incidents “Any instances of aggression towards staff will not be tolerated and appropriate action will always be taken against individuals who behave in such a manner,” NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park said “I look forward to the results of this trial which will provide insight into how we can reduce instances of violence and aggression in our public hospitals.” The trial is part of ongoing implementation of recommendations from the Anderson Review of Hospital Security and follows implementation of other recommendations by the NSW Government to improve hospital security These include the standardising of Code Black procedures the establishment of the Safety and Security Improvement Unit within the NSW Ministry of Health and enhanced support for patient experience officers “Liverpool is one of the largest hospitals in our state I am very pleased that it is one of the first to implement this key safety measure,” Member for Liverpool Charishma Kaliyanda said “The government has been clear: aggression toward healthcare staff cannot be tolerated I look forward to the results of this trial which will inform how we can reduce violent incidents in our public hospitals.” The trial commenced in December 2024 at Royal North Shore Hospital Stock image used is for illustrative purposes only Looking for a new home in the bustling suburb of Lidcombe Look no further than The Lidcombe Rise - 2-36 Church Street This brand-new mid-rise apartment development is sure to impress with its modern design and unbeatable location Developed by Billbergia and designed by Plus Architecture this building boasts 376 units that are perfect for singles you're sure to find the perfect space to call your own Some key features of The Lidcombe Rise include: this mid-rise apartment complex offers modern design and an unbeatable location The Lidcombe Rise provides a range of floor plans to suit diverse lifestyles from stone benchtops to stainless steel appliances many units offer stunning views of Sydney Olympic Park and beyond adding a picturesque touch to everyday living Experience contemporary living at The Lidcombe Rise where style meets convenience in a vibrant suburb setting We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home The heritage-listed former Lidcombe Hospital site has been converted into an award-winning with heritage conservation and new development proceeding over a number of stages since 2006 The heritage buildings and landscape have been repurposed but through careful design and interpretation the site’s significance as a hospital that provided innovative health care for more than 100 years can still be appreciated Botanica is now a 750-dwelling residential subdivision covering 44 ha of the former hospital site a core heritage precinct of 7 ha containing a range of significant buildings and spaces has been adaptively re-used for residential and circulation spaces were identified in the conservation management plan as important parts of the place’s history As a result they have been retained in the new development and form some 7 ha of parklands is listed on the NSW State Heritage Register due to its outstanding significance in the history of health care in NSW It was the site of a number of significant advances in health care looking after the aged and infirm for over a century (1893–1995) Closing in 1995 the site was then repurposed as the Media Village for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games providing short-term accommodation for approximately 5000 visiting journalists The heritage precinct contains an exceptional and rare collection of fine government and private architects including James Barnet The site planning and landscaping are also significant representing 19th century innovations in health care that were advanced by Florence Nightingale as an aid to treating and caring for patients hospital and asylum buildings should be surrounded by gardens and the buildings should be designed to provide natural light By the 1990s the site was superfluous to the Health Department’s needs and was sold into private ownership for redevelopment as housing At an early stage in the redevelopment process the owner and developer Frasers Property Australia nominated the heritage precinct for inclusion on the NSW State Heritage Register thereby ensuring greater community awareness and expert scrutiny The heritage-listed site underwent a stage of master planning with the aim of balancing the parts of the site identified as needing to be retained with spaces available for redevelopment Conservation of the entire site followed an innovative two-tiered conservation management planning process with the master plan informed by an overarching conservation management plan (CMP) and archaeological zoning plan The CMP defined the appropriate heritage curtilage for the heritage precinct determined the locations for new development around its periphery and set out principles for protecting the settings of individual elements such as the Superintendent’s Residence Specific elements conservation policies were then developed to provide detailed guidance for the conservation and adaptive re-use of individual buildings The key driver in this work was that the functions of the hospital should remain visible and able to be appreciated even when the site transitioned to a new use As a result the historic core and the hospital’s key roads and paths were prioritised for retention while areas of lesser importance were designated for new development The core of the heritage precinct is the Village Green once the centre of the hospital’s administration and the location of its most significant buildings Surrounding the Green are nine pavilion wards designed by Walter Liberty Vernon with wrap-around verandahs and decorative timber features and the 1887 two-storey former Superintendent’s House The heritage-listed pavilion wards have been redeveloped as “The Gallery” residences and the Superintendent’s House has been redeveloped as “The Manor” These dwellings now form part of the unique features within the wider development Converting the hospital buildings into residential dwellings posed numerous design challenges such as providing open-plan living spaces while maintaining the unique character of each building requiring historic landscapes to be integrated into the public realm without detracting from their historic character Other significant buildings within the heritage precinct have been adaptively re-used as a childcare centre church (former hall) and as retail and commercial properties replicating the once active community hub within the hospital which originally housed a bakery The unique qualities of the site continue to be a selling point for the residential development Restoration of each building began with a detailed site assessment to identify the work required and then the original fabric was made good and re-used where possible Heritage trade specialists were engaged to undertake an extensive program of restoration and repair works Timber floors and windows were retained but they needed extensive work to repair past damage including salvaging and reinstating float glass from other buildings on the site The site master plan identified that many of the original roads and historical connections between the various elements should be retained as a way of understanding the historical functioning of the hospital The result is that 1.4 ha of parkland has been dedicated to council now incorporating cycleways and a heritage trail with interpretation hubs and element-specific signage Other important parts of the original hospital landscaping like the entry drive lined with hoop pines and phoenix palms have formed prominent components of the redevelopment The new landscape design involved adapting the former hospital grounds to new public uses that are viable and of a high quality while retaining trees and addressing watershed issues This included limiting the choice of new materials used in public spaces to those that respond to the site’s historic character posed enormous challenges that have been resolved by a collaborative process of assessment and progressive development The significant buildings have been retained and sensitively adapted for new uses and significant landscape spaces repurposed as public open space The result is a residential precinct that celebrates its heritage features as assets within the new development The faithful conservation and successful re-use of the Superintendent’s Residence and Vernon wards as prestigious dwellings represents best practice in adapting a component of a dilapidated brownfield hospital complex into a high-quality residential precinct which retains the key heritage values and settings of the place and interprets them for future generations Western Sydney; site of the former Lidcombe Hospital Large: 44 ha with a 7 ha historic core We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture but the queue starts earlySydney has a new holder for the title of Koreatown I didn’t expect it to be so popular,” says the chef of Guk’s Eedaero Gamjatang Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime Guk’s Eedaero Gamjatang is in the new-school part of Lidcombe, on the south side of the train station as part of a development of more than 150 apartments. Sitting in a thriving Korean mini-piazza, owner-chef Jongguk Lee arrived in Sydney from Seoul in 2007, before training at Le Cordon Bleu and then cooking Japanese food for more than a decade. Lee calls gamjatang “the soul food of Koreans”. His restaurant goes through about 60 kilograms of pork bones each day just to make the broth, with a batch made in the morning and then again at lunchtime. For Lee’s restaurant manager Jiwon Yeo, gamjatang’s rich and spicy broth makes it the perfect hangover cure. “In Korea, you can find gamjatang restaurants open 24 hours a day and the price is cheap, which is why it’s so popular,” she says. Guk’s isn’t open around the clock but pretty close, serving from 7am to midnight daily. Yeo says there are often people already waiting in line when the doors open. Photo: James BrickwoodIt’s a modestly decorated space geared for speed and efficiency rather than comfort. Gamjatang is the only item on the menu, served in a stone pot that comes in a “small” size serving two to three people for $40, large ($70 for groups of four or more), or a single version for solo diners. Similar to the gamjatang restaurants in Seoul, you choose your own adventure by adding carbs such as rice cakes, instant noodles or udon. Our table opts for the hand-torn sujebi noodles. Each pot arrives at the table on its own portable gas cooker, piled high with bones and a rich, red broth dusted with perilla seeds. A staff member flicks on the flame and the cauldron begins to bubble as you stir pork bones, wombok, shallots, potatoes, enoki mushrooms and perilla leaves. Photo: James BrickwoodFor an extra $7, the bokkeumbap fried rice, prepared tableside by staff, is a riveting way to end the meal. Rice, fish roe, onion, carrot and seaweed flakes are added to the leftover broth (they’ll add some extra soup if you’ve already slurped the entire lot) and left to cook in the same pot to create a crisp, scorched texture – Korea’s version of the socarrat rice layer that forms in a traditional paella. Arrive early or expect to queue, or maybe consider one of the other stores. Guk’s has expanded to a second location in Lidcombe, and now has stores in Ashfield and Eastwood, too. “Honestly, I didn’t expect it to be so popular,” says Lee. “I’m surprised that not only Koreans, but also people from other backgrounds, have liked our restaurant.” Lidcombe might be gunning for the title of Sydney’s Koreatown but honestly, it doesn’t matter who takes the crown. We’ve got the most exciting Korean food in Australia, and I’ll say geonbae (cheers) to that. 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This hidden CBD spot for two-hatted snacks takes orders until 11pmThe deep-red late-night cocoon of cocktails and crullers looks like it’s right out of the set of Mad Men. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox A man who allegedly sexually assaulted a teenager at knifepoint near a Sydney train station in broad daylight has a history of approaching young people with weapons Police allege the 15-year-old girl was at Lidcombe train station about 10am on Sunday when 37-year-old Abdullah Allywa approached her and took her to a nearby carpark Abdullah Allywa has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl police allege Allywa produced a knife and threatened the teen He then allegedly sexually assaulted the girl before she ran away following an investigation assisted by the State Crime Command’s sex crimes squad He was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a person under 16 and armed robbery with an offensive weapon Allywa was refused bail at Newtown Local Court on Tuesday with Magistrate Alexander Mijovich noting his lengthy criminal history which includes violence The court heard Allywa had in the past approached a young girl in a train station with scissors walked up to another young girl in a shopping centre and asked a young male at a train station to suck his penis while he held a knife “All of the victims in his other convictions were unknown to the accused,” the prosecutor said “He seems to have no regard for public safety given his offending occurred in broad daylight in a car park The accused is dangerous to have in the community.” Mijovich rejected defence lawyer Sharmila Jordan-Mee’s argument that Allywa needed to be granted bail to care for sick family members and to get treatment for his health issues including schizophrenia and an intellectual disability He has a history of violence and a custodial sentence is highly likely,” Mijovich said Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter following an investigation assisted by the State Crime Command\\u2019s sex crimes squad \\u201CAll of the victims in his other convictions were unknown to the accused,\\u201D the prosecutor said \\u201CHe seems to have no regard for public safety given his offending occurred in broad daylight in a car park The accused is dangerous to have in the community.\\u201D Mijovich rejected defence lawyer Sharmila Jordan-Mee\\u2019s argument that Allywa needed to be granted bail to care for sick family members and to get treatment for his health issues He has a history of violence and a custodial sentence is highly likely,\\u201D Mijovich said \\u201CProtection of the community is paramount Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories 5 March 2025] – One of Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisations is marking a “new era of neuro care and wellbeing” with the official opening of the Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre in Sydney’s west The Wellbeing Centre and the neighbouring Lidcombe Home which offers long and short-term (respite) accommodation filling a vital gap for a growing number of people living with neurological conditions and those seeking healthy-ageing support said: “By offering a range of specialist services in one location the Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre and Lidcombe Home is set to become a vital hub for the local community “We’ve already had many regional clients’ express interest in short-term stays to help them to access the Wellbeing Centre’s full suite of services — as it’s conveniently located just few steps away from the apartments.” The Wellbeing Centre provides services including exercise physiology All specifically tailored to the goals of people living with neurological conditions and those seeking preventative healthcare as they age “We know that more people are being diagnosed with a variety of neurological conditions — often lifelong and requiring ongoing care Living with a neuro condition can mean a lot of appointments welcoming place is so important for people living in Sydney,” said Mr Blewonski With more than 65 years of insight into MS MS Plus is now expanding its services to other neurological conditions where these services assist and there is a gap Mr Blewonski said the precinct represented a significant step forward in providing accessible high-quality care and fostering a sense of community architect-designed Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre features spaces designed to enhance comfort “I would like to thank our generous donors the NSW Government and all those supporters who helped us to deliver this incredible new space,” Mr Blewonski said “The Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre and Lidcombe Home is truly a celebration of how collaboration and community are improving outcomes for our neuro and healthy ageing communities.” Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said: “I am delighted that MS Plus is opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art wellbeing centre which will provide critical care and support for so many in our community.” Minister for Disability Inclusion Kate Washington said: “The NSW Government is proud to partner with MS Plus helping deliver this impressive precinct which will make a real difference to people's lives “By bringing together specialist services it ensures more people can live independently and with dignity.” For more information about MS Plus and the Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre, visit msplus.org.au/LidcombeWellbeing or call 1800042138 Muso Chris Tantchev was diagnosed with MS at age 20 and still went on to find success as a member of hard rock bands that played at the Falls Festival in 2004 on Rove Live in 2006 and the NRL 2007 semi-final Chris’s music still features on Triple J Unearthed Chris became unable to meet the physical demands of touring and performing on stage Chris is a regular at MS Plus Lidcombe Wellbeing Centre where he receives treatment for his condition and loves the new centre the MS didn’t really affect my day-to-day life as much It was a bit set and forget in those early days — especially as a 20-year-old But in the last five or six years I’ve noticed a decline in mobility and other areas which has meant I have sought more help.” Chris works with an exercise physiologist and a physiotherapist to make sure he can keep living well with MS And he’s looking forward to spending time once again on his music “By getting back to writing and recording inspiring and motivational songs I hope to connect with listeners on an emotional level and offer them hope and encouragement Music has the power to bridge gaps and uplift spirits and I intend to harness that power to create something meaningful at the same time it has also given me something back It’s taught me about humility and acceptance and about being more open with myself and with others about what’s happening.” MS Plus fills gaps in health and wellbeing in Sydney's west Long and short term accommodation within 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Sydney another stretch of train line is (temporarily) closing with the T6 Lidcombe and Bankstown Line set to be closed for nine weeks from late April the T6 Lidcombe and Bankstown Line will be closed for nine full weeks The stations affected are just those on the T6 Lidcombe and Bankstown Line: Yagoona If you’re travelling along the Lidcombe line past Regents Park it’s just the short offshoot line that’s affected with the 8T6 stopping at all stations between Bankstown and Lidcombe and the 8AT6 running an express service between Bankstown and Lidcombe Unlike the stretch of train line between Sydenham and Bankstown the Lidcombe and Bankstown Line isn’t being converted into a metro line but upgrades are being made to “future-proof” the platforms and line The upgrades include enabling the line to carry eight-car trains (currently only the smaller four-car trains can run along the line) and extending the platforms at Bankstown station Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Woolworths Group has worked hard to offer the best possible convenience range and quality to the 24 million customers we serve each week across our growing network of businesses sustainability means constantly improving the ways we work to have a positive impact on our team our customers and the communities we serve – and in doing so creating a better tomorrow news and information from Woolworths Group and its brands Woolworths Group is proud to have 372,000 shareholders many of whom are everyday mum and dad investors Millions more are also indirect shareholders in Woolworths Group through their superannuation funds 7 December 2020: Woolworths has opened a new multi-million dollar online Customer Fulfilment Centre in Lidcombe (NSW) to better serve the fast growing demand for home delivery in western Sydney It’s a timely move ahead of the busy Christmas season which will offer customers spanning from Parramatta to Newtown and Bankstown to Lane Cove access to more than 20,000 extra delivery windows each week The new 15,000sqm site - equivalent to 12 Olympic swimming pools - is Woolworths’ largest online hub in Australia and will create up to 900 new jobs for personal shoppers Woolworths’ online sales increased by 100 per cent year on year between July and September 2020 and now account for eight per cent of total supermarket sales Annette Karantoni said: “We’re seeing more and more of our customers turn to the ease and convenience of online grocery delivery in western Sydney we’re investing in new online infrastructure to offer our customers more delivery windows and an even more reliable service This is particularly important as we head into Christmas when customers are busy and looking for ways to reclaim time with their loved ones “We’re delighted to welcome hundreds of new personal shoppers to Woolworths at our Lidcombe CFC It’s a great example of retail innovation driving jobs growth in New South Wales.” The Lidcombe fitout was completed by Australia’s retail specialists Mainbrace Constructions and created around 300 jobs during construction.The purpose-built facility has wider aisles and more shelf space than a standard supermarket allowing personal shoppers to handpick orders from a range of around 20,000 products quickly New South Wales Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said: “I'm delighted that Woolworths has chosen to locate its largest online grocery hub in the country right here in western Sydney "The NSW Government is focused on driving private sector job creation as a critical part of our COVID-19 recovery strategy which will deliver a welcome boost to local employment with 900 new jobs in the heart of western Sydney "It's been an incredibly challenging year for supermarkets amid the global pandemic we've focused on providing flexibility with curfews and trading hours to help supermarkets meet the essential needs of the community." Woolworths Group employs 14,000 team members in western Sydney and has invested tens of millions in new shopping centres renewals and online infrastructure across the region over the past 12 months We are on a mission to deliver the best in convenience Woolworths Group acknowledges the many Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present We recognise their strengths and enduring connection to lands waters and skies as the Custodians of the oldest continuing cultures on the planet We are committed to actively contributing to Australia’s reconciliation journey through listening and learning caring deeply for our communities and working together for a better tomorrow Read more about our commitment to reconciliation Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives have charged a man over his alleged role in a shooting and home invasion of a Lidcombe property last year officers attached to Auburn Police Area Command responded to reports of an aggravated home invasion on Raymond Street West in Lidcombe police were told three men – armed with firearms – forced their way into a property where they fired a number of shots and assaulted a 31-year-old man inside The 31-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor injuries 68-year-old man and 18-month-old baby – who were also inside the property at the time – were uninjured officers attached to Liverpool Police Area Command responded to reports of a vehicle alight on Ascot Drive in Chipping Norton The car was allegedly stolen with cloned number plates and is being treated as linked to the incident in Lidcombe the night before Crime scenes were established at both locations before the investigation was taken carriage of by State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad under Strike Force Lovelock strike force detectives have charged two men for their alleged roles in the shooting detectives arrested a 30-year-old man at a correctional facility in Bathurst about 10am yesterday (Wednesday He was charged with ‘fire firearm at dwelling organised criminal activity’ and ‘special aggravated break & enter & commit indictable offence weapon’ The man was refused bail to appear before Bathurst Local Court the same day Investigations under Strike Force Lovelock continue KMall 09 in Lidcombe is a must visit if you love Korean food or Korean products This enormous 2000 square metre/21,500square foot store is located at Lidcombe Shopping Centre and not only can you find an enormous range of Korean grocery items you can also have a meal at the food court or buy KBeauty products So what can you expect on your visit to KMall Dear Reader, I am in my Korean food era and I obsessed with anything K Food (and K beauty) related So when Sophia suggested that we go to KMall I was very excited to see what it was like KMall 09 is on the top floor of the expansive Lidcombe Shopping centre and takes up space at one end of the centre with a second floor scheduled to open in June It's a slightly futuristic and very modern looking warehouse style superstore You can use trolleys or a range of baskets to shop with and the first section is of fresh flowers and fresh fruit and vegetables Soft lettuces are sold in a cloud of mist to keep them fresh while enormous daikon radishes and squash are sold alongside adorable miniature pumpkins As expected there's a large range of pickled radish, some sold already sliced long for making gimbab (my passion) There's also a large display of kim chi and ready made snacks Everything you could ever want is there - except banana milk Korean people love the tetra packs of banana milk and while other flavours are available (taro etc) the banana has sold out There are plenty of ready meals in the fridge section and prepackaged meats Everything looks fantastically fresh and there is a lot of wagyu available more than you would find at a Western supermarket I bought some honey toast which was $2.50 down from $5 with an expiry date of 2025 and you can find other specials all clustered within one display Other specials are the milk drinks and konnyakku drinks I round the corner and I'm excited to find the food court I quickly find Sophia and we decide to have something to eat It's 6:30pm and every single table is taken and it can be difficult to nab a table as it's like musical chairs Your best bet is to see who is almost finished and stand near their table There are 5 vendors here all selling different things: there's a butcher another vendor sells tteokbokki and fried dumplings another sells soups and gimbab while another sells Korean Fried Chicken There is also the very popular fish cake chain Samjin Amook and there's also Brown Born bakery You do want to arrive before 7pmish or ideally before 6pm because the bakery and Simbaj sell out before then Seeing gimbab we make an order at Buddumak and take a buzzer while Sophia stakes out a table We both find empty tables at the same time and are only waiting 10 minutes By that time the buzzer sounds and we have our tray to collect the gimbab and dumpling soup I grab a mandarin juice from the Red Pepper stand that tastes like pure mandarin juice The gimbab is premade and was discounted from $9 to $5 (love a bargain!) It's delicious and I love the sautéed spinach sauteed carrot and egg inside it and the sesame rice I absolutely loved the beef bone soup with rice cakes It's not spicy at all but that doesn't mean it's bland The broth is remarkably full of flavour and pitch perfect It's so good that even though I am full I keep going back to more soup sometimes spearing a rice cake or a slice of beef As we were sitting there I saw so many stop by Samjin Amook and was curious to see why they were so busy It is Korea's most popular fish cake bakery that sells items that you can heat up using fish cakes At the front counter they also have a soup with fish cakes on a stick that is just about perfect for winter I remember having something similar when I lived in Japan where it was called Odeng In Korea it is called Eomuk and it is sold per piece in a cup with some fish broth made with seaweed It's deliciously warming and springy textured I see other customers come back and ask for more soup afterwards too which they ladle into the cup For dessert Sophia bought a flat croissant or keu-loong-gi from the Brown Born bakery. It comes in a clear plastic sleeve and is pressed flat and brushed with syrup that caramelises once it is pressed. Holy heavens it's good - buttery and crisp and moreish although the size somehow makes it best for sharing or nibbling at for a long time! And I become so obsessed with it that I make my own version of a Korean flat croissant at home Do you ever just wander the aisles of supermarkets when overseas Inki Yun (right) and his partner Soyeon Jeon have purchased a new home at Lidcombe Central Lidcombe is set to have one of the biggest surges in new homes across the city ending a couples year and a half long search The western Sydney suburb is anticipating an influx of 1,363 new ready to sell units that are commencing construction this year according to new figures from PRD real estate other Sydney suburbs are stunted with no new homes and are crippled by NSW’s continual housing shortage Only 476 units sold in Lidcombe between January 2023 and March 2024 suggesting the 1,300 new units could push the suburb into over supply locals are jumping at the opportunity to secure a new home and welcoming the new stock with open arms MORE: Most epic homes for sale right now Inki Yun (right) and his partner Soyeon Jeon pictured at Remembrance Park around the corner from where their new unit is being built two-bathroom apartment off-the-plan at Lidcombe Central Mr Yun said the search had been “difficult.” “I’d been looking for a year and a half before I purchased the property,” he said He paid $850,000 for the new apartment which is due to be completed in 18 months Looking forward to the “work-life balance,” Mr Yun was drawn to the new shopping centre that would be at the bottom of the apartment complex as well as the proximity to his workplace at Concord Hospital “I like the fact that it’s central and with my Korean background there’s a lot of Korean grocery stores and restaurants around this area.” Mr Yun said one of the biggest factors before buying was the price with current interest rates as well as researching the construction company “With construction material prices increases the biggest was is this construction company trustworthy,” he said “Globally there are a lot of companies that are changing over their materials to cut costs MORE: Ultimate city party pad up for sale Barry Humphries enjoys final $6m payday Lidcombe Central is set to have 318 apartments in which the first 67 apartments sold out within the first few weeks according to project developer and CEO of Pheonix Construction Chris Xistouris right in front of the train station and the lack of a shopping centre in the area this will include a 5,000 metre shopping mall with associated office and a level of visitor parking for the shopping centre too,” he said it’s the centre point of Sydney and it’s still affordable It’s not as far out as Penrith but if you go further in to Zetland it’s too expensive Mr Xistouris said he didn’t see Sydney’s housing crisis slowing down in the next five years due to the huge lack of supply “We wouldn’t be selling like we are if that wasn’t the case I was going to hold stage two but we’ve had so much demand I’ve opened it up early.” What a Lidcombe Central apartment will look like This comes as reports show Sydney is falling short of meeting the NSW governments commitment to delivering 377,000 “new well-located homes” by 2029 NSW recorded the largest decline in new building approvals across the country dipping over 20 per cent in the three months to May 2024 according to the Housing Industry Association MORE: Property guru Andrew Winter demands stop to ‘Great Australian Scam’’ No. 1 thing Aussies want in a home third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items This cosy restaurant attracts a broad church of customers for its gracious hospitality, low-key jazz soundtrack and short, no-filler menu. First-generation Koreans are fans because owner Justin Shin is cooking his mother-in-law’s recipes and the soups are a cleantasting reminder of home. Local workers like the lunchtime prices. TikTokers come to film and eat the makguksu, featuring chilled buckwheat noodles slicked with perilla-seed oil. Best of all, though, is the haejangguk or “hangover soup” of gorgeously rounded flavour built on long simmered beef bones. There’s also the spicy (but not that spicy) yukgaejang with beef brisket, leek, black mushroom, crunchy chive and prawn pan-fried pancakes, and sliced pork belly you can season with little curls of fermented shrimp. Arrive around 11.30am for the best chance of a table on Saturdays (doors open at noon), otherwise the wait can be up to an hour. 14.5/20ReviewThis Korean ‘hangover soup’ is one of the most soothing liquids in SydneyContinue this series Where’s NickNatural wines and flavour-led plates in a fuss-free local. SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Calls to extend the Parramatta Light Rail out to Lidcombe are growing after the State Government announced construction of Stage 2 would finally begin later this year Cumberland Council Mayor Lisa Lake has welcomed the $2 billion commitment to deliver the next stage of the mammoth transport infrastructure project – but she’s urging the NSW Government not to forget about Lidcombe “I call on the Government to examine and include an extension of light rail from Sydney Olympic Park to Lidcombe as part of Parramatta Light Rail,” she said “This proposal has previously been endorsed by Council and included as part of the recommendations of the Legislative Council’s Parliamentary Inquiry into current and future public transport needs in western Sydney following Council’s submissions and advice at the Inquiry “The parking problems that we have in Lidcombe [are] because people have got very little public transport,” she said “The few buses that go out over that way near Carter Street are just unacceptable to assist with the increased density that is now happening there.” Stage 2 will see a 12km alignment link the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia Melrose Park and Wentworth Point with 14 new stops three new river crossings and 8.5km of new walking and cycling paths Passengers will be able to travel from Sydney Olympic Park to Camellia in around 30 minutes and on to the Parramatta CBD in another seven minutes with initial work to begin later this year on a new 320-metre public and active transport bridge over Parramatta River Minister for Transport Jo Haylen said there are 280,000 people expected to live along the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 alignment by 2041 “We know there are more communities that need access to this vital infrastructure investment,” she said “This investment will get shovels in the ground and construction started before the end of this parliamentary term The local Council will now write to Haylen continuing to advocate for the extension of the Parramatta Light Rail from Carter Street at Sydney Olympic Park to terminate at Lidcombe Station The former home of ex-Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer made famous when his extravagant wedding closed down the Lidcombe street in which it is located has been damaged in what authorities say is a suspicious blaze The six-bedroom Frances Street home was sitting unoccupied at about 9.30pm on Tuesday when neighbours heard an alarm from the property and found flames darting from the second level Salim Mehajer’s former Lidcombe home was damaged in a suspicious fire.Credit: Nine The front door was left open and firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze within 20 minutes Fire and Rescue NSW superintendent Adam Dewberry said it was enough time to significantly damage the interior of the home Firefighters trained to spot signs of deliberately lit fires discovered suspicious burn marks “The responding firefighters have identified some serious areas of concern in how the fire was ignited,” Dewberry said A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the source of the fire is under way which boasts a 13-car garage and a Persian onyx staircase in 2015 became one of the most recognisable in Sydney when Mehajer wed his partner in a ceremony involving four helicopters a procession of sports cars and a heavy police presence The suburban street was shut down as the then-Auburn deputy mayor arrived at his home with his posse of Lamborghinis The home would eventually become part of bankruptcy proceedings when a liquidator found he owed almost $600,000 to a Greenacre company for the elaborate stonework inside the home The lavish wedding of Salim Mehajer shut down the Lidcombe street.Credit: Nine The home was sold by the bank for $3.85 million in November. Mehajer is currently serving prison time for domestic violence and fraud offences \\u201CThe responding firefighters have identified some serious areas of concern in how the fire was ignited,\\u201D Dewberry said The home was sold by the bank for $3.85 million in November Commuters have been warned that there will be significant delays to Sydney Trains services today due to industrial action impacting the maintenance of infrastructure of railway stations The industrial action will primarily affect Redfern and Central Stations This also created delays yesterday morning and evening Commuters have been told to expect reduced service frequencies and delays across several lines Additional journey times and large service gaps are expected on the T2 Inner West & Leppington and Central Coast & Newcastle lines today The T3 Liverpool line will operate between Liverpool and Lidcombe only at a reduced frequency of 1-2 trains per hour Customers travelling to Airport link stations from the CBD will only have a train every 15 minutes and should allow up to 15 minutes’ additional journey time  Limited buses will replace trains on the T6 line all day between Lidcombe and Bankstown All other suburban and intercity lines will experience some delays A NSW Transport spokesperson apologised to commuters about the disruptions “Sydney Trains again apologises to our passengers for the disruption, and thanks everybody for their understanding as staff work to minimise the impacts of this industrial action,” said the statement “The Rail Agencies and the Combined Rail Unions (CRU) are continuing to bargain for a new Enterprise Agreement.” ETU secretary, Allen Hicks told 7 News despite weeks of “intensive” negotiations workers were still “no closer to a fair agreement” with the NSW Government “Despite having months to come to the table and bargain on key claims the government has thrown workers’ needs under the bus and stubbornly refused to make progress towards a deal that recognises the skills work and experience of Sydney Trains members as well as the exorbitant rise in cost-of-living pressures for those living in greater Sydney,” he said “Workers have no choice but to ramp up protected industrial action to get the government to take notice and work constructively towards a fair deal.” Hicks acknowledged that the entire point of the industrial action is to cause ‘a headache’ for the management rather than commuters themselves The ETU secretary also told 7 News that at present electrical workers at Sydney Trains are paid up to 57% less than electricians doing the same work at Queensland Rail “What electrical workers at Sydney Trains are asking for is incredibly reasonable – we just want an enterprise agreement that keeps pace with the cost of living and ensures a safe workplace,” Hicks said Hicks said that workers would be responding to emergencies and hazards during the strike THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY Back to Latest News back 29th September 2023 - Proludic’s ‘playful fitness’ range secures award for excellence in design and innovation   11th September 2020 - Proludic Diabolo Baby secures award for design and innovation 17th May 2017 - Proludic launches new nature inspired play equipment 6th July 2016 - Proludic Flourishes at Good Design Awards we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news Click here to view our subscription options Click here to view our subscription options product and event updates delivered right to your inbox The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services See more see more See the directory see all Get your business noticed in our targeted directory Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week Website by Sydney-based developer Billbergia completed its landmark mixed-tenure development, Lidcombe Rise Lidcombe Rise features 220 one 63 social housing apartments and 93 affordable housing apartments delivered in partnership with Evolve Housing and Homes NSW Amit Julka, Director at Plus Architecture emphasised the project’s foundational design principles of placemaking and “equity of amenity” across all residential types Lidcombe Rise consists of four buildings which include not only residential apartments but also a childcare centre and neighbourhood retail tenancies The design also incorporates expansive gardens and numerous rooftop terraces integrating green spaces seamlessly into the buildings The curved architectural forms further add an organic aesthetic to the exterior The development's location within a vibrant entertainment and education hub further enhances its appeal to a diverse range of residents Join your Wests Tigers for a huge day out at Lidcombe Oval on Saturday 9th March. Enjoy a day footy, fun and festivities seven days before our first game in the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership. While our NRL team has the Bye, Members and fans can take a look at the next generation of young talent coming through, with four games back-to-back at the home of the Magpies. Wests Tigers Club Day will also provide an opportunity for Members and fans to mingle with your NRL and NRLW heroes, ahead of the 2024 season. In and around the four games of footy, you can also stock up on your favourite Wests Tigers merchandise from the Roar Store. This really is a unique occasion where we have seven of our pathways teams in action at the same venue on the same day, and with Magpies tackling Tigers!  Not only that, it will also be an opportunity to see Fiji’s Kaiviti Silktails play their very first game in the Jersey Flegg Cup (U/21s) when they take on our Wests Tigers. Where: Lidcombe OvalWhen: Saturday 9th MarchTime: Gates open from 9:00amEntry: $5 or FREE for Wests Tigers Members 9:00am – Gates Open9:30am – Development (U/16s): Balmain vs Wests 11:00am – Harold Matthews Cup (U17s):  Balmain vs Wests 12:30pm – SG Ball Cup (U19s): Balmain vs Wests 2:00pm – Jersey Flegg Cup (U21s): Wests Tigers vs Fiji Silktails Wests Tigers players (NRL & NRLW) will be signing autographs and meeting Members and fans between 12:00pm-1:00pm. 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August.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to BCI records Pheonix will also build the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plans by Loucas Architects for the 5707sq m site comprise four buildings up to 18 storeys and about 318 apartments.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere will be a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments plus 4000sq m of retail in a ground floor shopping plaza.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the buildings will be 13 storeys a third 14 storeys and the final two will each be two storeys the estimated development cost for the project is $102 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLidcombe 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 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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 The developed filed an application for planning permission for the four-building mixed-use project for a site at 4-12 Railway Street It now hopes to start work on the project by July or August The plans by Loucas Architects for the 5707sq m site comprise four buildings up to 18 storeys and about 318 apartments two and three-bedroom apartments plus 4000sq m of retail in a ground floor shopping plaza There will be 456 car parking spaces at basement level The site is opposite a minute from the Lidcombe Station within the Lidcombe Precinct the estimated development cost for the project is $102 million as well as other parts of Sydney’s western suburbs have been the focus of increased development interest during the past year Former Cumberland City Council mayor Ronny Oueik's Marque Eight recently won planning approval for another mixed-use project in Lidcombe Western Suburbs icons Tommy Raudonikis and Roy Masters were honoured at Lidcombe Oval on Sunday afternoon when the Magpies played the Dragons in the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup The 'Tommy Raudonikis OAM Stand' was officially unveiled before the match with black and white seats and a sign to honour the late Magpies legend Named in Western Suburbs and Wests Tigers’ Team of the Century Raudonikis was an inaugural member of the NRL Hall of Fame after playing over 200 games for Western Suburbs Magpies through the late 1960’s and 70’s before coaching the club for five seasons in the 1990’s He played 30 games for Australia and 24 games for New South Wales quickly developing into one of the game's most passionate and iconic figures Sunday’s fixture also saw these teams playing for the inaugural Roy Masters Cup Masters was key to the rebuilding of Western Suburbs Magpies coaching the club in 94 games from 1978-81 before switching clubs to take the helm at the St George Dragons for 156 games between 1982-87 Named as the Magpies Coach of the Century in 2004 Masters coached the struggling club to a minor premiership in his first season before making the finals in three straight seasons and taking St George all the way to the 1982 Grand Final He subsequently became a respected columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and received a Member of the Order of Australia in 2012 for his services to journalism and sport Masters was unable to attend Sunday's fixture but says he is extremely humbled to have his name etched on the trophy for this match "The great rivalry between these clubs certainly predates me," Masters said I am extremely grateful that they would name this fixture between these two great clubs after me "I’m sorry I could not be there on Sunday but I made a long-standing commitment to visit my brother who’s ill overseas "I will be here for the Roy Masters Cup in 2024 Gallery: Former Magpies honoured at Lidcombe Pathways Preview: NSW Cup Round 16 vs Dragons For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. 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View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders Shop from a host of Korean goods and products and snack on delicious street food at Lidcombe's Kmall 09 store the busy region of NSW is also home to Australia’s largest Asian shopping hub you’re probably already a regular at Eastwood’s Kmall 09 Its second location in the city can be found in Lidcombe and it’s touted as Australia’s biggest Asian supermarket serving up a slew of food You can find everything from Korean groceries skincare and trendy household goods under one roof at this huge 2-storey store the supermarket will host various Korean eateries dishing out hearty street food like freshly made-to-order samjin amook or fish cake buddumak and fried chicken alongside a food court and dining area It’s nearly twice the size of its Eastwood counterpart at 2000 square metres and a dedicated space on the second floor for K-pop addicts featuring extra dining room and a liquor store serving soju AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) AIG found the roof damage was caused by inadequate structure strength Link copiedShareShare articleThe owners of units inside a western Sydney apartment block that lost half of its roof during a storm in January have found out their insurer will not foot the multi-million-dollar repair bill Global insurance giant AIG initially told owners they would not be out-of-pocket but after further investigation the company changed its position AIG claimed the roof of the building, which was developed by controversial Auburn councillor Ronney Oueik contained structural defects and the storm was not the cause A letter from AIG to the owners stated "structural defects were the sole cause of the loss and damage" and a building that complied with the Building Code of Australia would have withstood the storm "The wind records [on January 30] reflect the wind speeds to be well below those generally classified as a storm .. the claim is excluded in its entirety," the document said [Former Auburn mayor] Ronney Ouiek develops a building, the insurer tells us it was riddled with structural defects, and now the owners are left out-of-pocket. After the storm, the owners corporation made a claim through AIG for repairs to the roof, repairs to the building below due to storm and water damage, loss of rent and temporary accommodation costs. The AIG letter revealed that its preliminary report found the building lost 50 per cent of its roof due to storm activity and wind uplift. The company subsequently arranged for emergency make-safe works, temporary fencing, scaffolding, removal of debris, and an initial payment of $100,000 for accommodation costs. However, after further inspections and a report last month from structural engineer Roderick Broune, AIG changed its position. "The damage to the roof was caused by the failure of the builder to construct a roof structure that had adequate strength to resist the wind uplift forces to which it could reasonably be expected to be subjected," Mr Broune's report said. "While ... it was the specific weather event that occurred at the property that imposed the loads that resulted in the damage to the roof, it is not reasonable to say that this was the cause of the damage." Auburn Council signed off on modifications to the building in 2008. (ABC News) Up to 50 owners, many of whom are young families and mum and dad investors, are seeking legal advice about whether to keep pursing AIG or whether they should go after Auburn Council, which approved the development and also signed off on modifications to the roof in 2008. One quote estimated the repair bill at $2.6 million. In the meantime, the owners are applying for a $2.4 million loan so they can start repairing their homes. "It's a very stressful time for everyone ... it's pretty tough mentally and it is costing a lot of people a lot of money," apartment owner and executive committee member Sathyan Arasalingam told the ABC. "It's pretty frustrating because we as owners are also paying mortgages ... and we're all paying to live in different apartments. "We want to start the repairs as soon as we can because time is money — it's costing us money to leave the site as it is right now." NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley is the local MP and has met the owners and inspected the damage. "This tells us everything that's wrong with the Auburn Council," Mr Foley told the ABC. One quote estimates the damage bill at $2.6 million. (Supplied) "Ronney Ouiek develops a building, the insurer tells us it was riddled with structural defects and now the owners are left out of pocket. "For the life of me, how can you tolerate a situation where the [former] mayor [Ronney Oueik] develops his own building then gets his own council to certify that everything is in order?" Mr Foley said he would call for next month's public inquiry into Auburn Council to examine what happened at the apartment block. A spokesperson for Auburn Council told the ABC that the council had helped residents straight after the storm and was continuing to monitor the situation. "Additionally Council is currently undertaking its own independent investigations into the cause of the damage and addressing the comments as raised by AIG, with the Owners Corporation," the council spokesperson said. "Council's investigations are continuing and it is not appropriate to respond further until those investigations are complete." AIG has not returned the ABC's phone calls or emails. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced