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Her love for radio is driven by an insatiable need to hear and share people’s stories, a strong sense of social justice and a desire to pick apart the complexities of human relationships. covering 117.47 hectares in the Shire of Harvey Picture supplied.Brunswick was one of the first farming districts of the Western Australian colony All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueIn this historic region the Melville Park property was settled in about 1849 by the Flaherty family The Shines bought a nearby hill country block in the early 1940s and this has been in the family ever since - now known as Shines But with the current John Shine and his wife Andrea retiring Although the sale price has not been disclosed it is understood to be in the millions and met the vendor's expectations There were at least four parties who contributed expressions of interest in buying Shines "Properties on the eastern side of the South Western Highway that have irrigation and a hilly topography at the foothills of the Darling Ranges are rare," Mr Fry said "And this has been a highly productive livestock breeding enterprise "It is currently home to Melville Park Angus stud." Mr Fry said the buyers of the Shines property had also secured the cattle and intended to keep the Melville Park stud in operation He said there were about 90 Angus beef breeders 25 replacement heifers (joined and unjoined) and six bulls on the property Mr Fry said the buyers of Shines had a unique farming opportunity taking advantage of highly productive pastures Darling Ranges views and part of the eastern boundary fronting the Brunswick River productive irrigation flats and undulating grazing areas Mr Fry said it was ideally suited to cattle backgrounding hay and silage production and other agricultural pursuits He said water was secured via 500 shares (megalitres) of Harvey Water Irrigation A solar pump located on one of the large dams fills a concrete tank and gravity feeds stock water to the troughs located throughout the property Operational infrastructure includes a machinery shed general purpose shed and workshop with high-quality workable stockyards Newsletters & AlertsView allWeekly The week's top stories curated by our news team. 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Picture Maitland and District Historical Society.There was much excitement when the Melville Ford bridge opened on July 10 18 years after the community had first petitioned for it All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Federal Band set out marching from Marshall's Excelsior Hotel (opposite the Town Hall in High Street West Maitland) and were then driven by sulky and dray to the site of the bridge It was reported that up to 1000 people gathered on the riverbank and the Maitland Brewing Company supplied a cask of ale and an arch of greenery was placed on it with a large sign saying 'Welcome' From the arch was suspended a bottle of champagne by a blue ribbon opened the bridge by "breaking the customary bottle at the christening" All new bridges over the Hunter in the Maitland area (including the Pitnacree and Belmore bridges earlier) were greeted enthusiastically by the community as signs of the district's progress They greatly benefited the local economy by making the transport of livestock and crops vastly easier Other movement of goods and people was also facilitated the Melville Ford bridge was hit by a flood and its handrails were washed away the bridge was washed away in another flood; this time there were reports of the river having risen 20 feet (just over six metres) in nine hours What was becoming clear was that the bridge being only about two or three metres above non-flood levels A campaign began in 1929 for the construction of a high-level bridge there were concerns that it would not survive another flood People protested against demolishing the existing bridge and the building of a replacement low-level structure believing they might get a high-level bridge under post-war reconstruction funding But the high-level bridge never got traction politically and another low-level one was built in 1949 this one was covered many times by floodwaters probably every two to three years on average It was the Tester's Hollow of the northwestern parts of Maitland city nearly a century after the original campaign for a high-level structure Our high-level bridge has been a century in the making Today's top stories curated by our news team. 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He went on to take out dual honours in 1953, winning both the Best and Fairest and the Best First Year Player award after playing seventeen games. It was said of him in review that: Commencing on the wing and later finishing in the centre, this player, by his courage and tenacity, won almost every encounter with his respective opponent; one of our many amateur players, Ken, with his modest demeanour, is a real find, and a credit to the game. Made vice captain in 1955, Melville played in the 1955 and 1956 premierships. In the latter – Melbourne’s ‘Olympic Premiership’ – he earned deserved praise for beating Collingwood’s Bill Twomey, thereby helping the Demons to register a memorable triumph. After this achievement, Melville hung up his boots to become a Presbyterian minister. In 1973, he delivered the funeral service for Norm Smith, and was the only speaker on the day. He gave everyone a special insight into Norm, for which we shall be forever grateful, saying of his coach and friend: One remembers, too, the seemingly little things: the keen sense of humour, the twinkle in the eye, the sudden burst of anger, the touch on the shoulder asking for a last-quarter effort, the graciousness in victory, the disappointment but acceptance in defeat…. In 2021, Melville was one of the WA based players who brought the red and blue spirit to a memorable premiership win on foreign territory in COVID times. At the end of 2023, he was made a Life Member of the Melbourne Football Club, in recognition of his playing in two premierships for Melbourne. Ken Melville was at the heart of the Melbourne Football Club far beyond his playing career. He will always be part of our heritage, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and teammates. Max Gawn is sitting equal fourth in the race for the AFLCA Award Demons Pro Scout and AFLW List Manager Todd Patterson will join the Tasmania Football Club. A Max Gawn masterclass has powered the Demons home in the West. Grace Beasley will miss the remainder of the AFL Women’s season after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Max Gawn produces a colossal performance against the hapless Eagles to collect a career-best 35 disposals Ally Kirkwood spoke to Melbourne Media following Round 3. Check out All the Goals from our clash against the West Coast Eagles thanks to Haymes Paint. Watch Melbourne’s press conference after round eight’s match against West Coast Jake Melksham and Daniel Turner will take on the Eagles. The Melbourne Football Club acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the land in which we are privileged to play our great game of AFL on throughout Australia. We recognise the continued connection our custodians have to the land and its waters, and respectfully acknowledge Elders past, present and emerging and their contribution to the broader community, as we work towards an equitable and reconciled Australia. Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) Live, teach and work in WA Teach and work in regional WA Teach and work in regional WA Benefits, incentives and allowances Specialist, corporate and support staff Swimming and water safety careers About us Our people Our people Community consultations on schooling Melville Senior High School has unveiled its new $9.8 million state-of-the-art sports hall and STEM classrooms The facility includes a purpose-built sports hall with a full-sized gymnasium a strength and cardio-focused fitness centre The sports hall can open out onto the oval and existing hardcourts providing a dynamic space that supports the school's growing number of students A sprung timber floor playing surface provides a training ground for the school's specialist netball program Construction of the facility started in September 2023 and the completed building showcases an external artwork that represents the energy and movement of the human body.  Melville Senior High School is recognised as a top-performing school in health and physical education studies Its students have achieved 12 Subject Exhibition Awards and Certificates of Excellence over the past nine years including seven awards for the top-performing health studies students in WA.   The school is also among the top five schools in School Sport WA's McMahon Shield which is awarded to schools based on a combination of participation and performance in interschool sport.  Principal Samantha Steele expressed pride in the school's achievements in Health and Physical Education.   “We are proud of our achievements in Health and Physical Education and have been a top-performing ATAR Health Studies school every year from 2015 to 2023,” she said.   “Our school provides opportunities for students to participate in over 10 interschool sports with over 63 teams We look forward to building on these achievements and opportunities for students in our new facility and the positive impact it will have on the students’ journey at Melville Senior High School.  “Our Sports Hall will be a place for physical activity “It is a space where our students will develop the ability to work with others and be part of a team It is also where they will develop their sense of belonging at school.” families and communities are the first educators of their children and we recognise and value the cultures and strengths that Aboriginal children bring to the classroom Aboriginal people have a long tradition of teaching and learning through sharing their connections with country stories and lived experiences that are passed from generation to generation We recognise and value the learning that Aboriginal children bring with them from their homes and communities into the classroom Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback Exclusions may apply City of Melville Council has launched a new children’s activity book designed to spark creativity and inspire visits to the area In line with the City’s objective of creating vibrant and activated spaces Murals and More: A Canning Bridge Adventure is packed with engaging activities such as colouring pages puzzles and imaginative design challenges – all inspired by the vibrant murals that decorate the Canning Bridge precinct “Murals and More: A Canning Bridge Adventure is a fantastic way to spark children’s creativity while encouraging families to explore the local Canning Bridge area,” said Mayor “This initiative is an excellent example of how we bring our Council Plan to life; both by activating vibrant local places and in the way it promotes social connection wellbeing and active participation — all through something as simple and joyful as an activity book “It’s also a great way to support local businesses and celebrate the vibrant public art that makes Canning Bridge such a unique and engaging destination for our community.” An interactive way for families to explore public art the activity book also promotes wellbeing through outdoor adventures with the scavenger hunt extending beyond the page as you can hunt down large footpath decals featuring icons of the area ready to be discovered by keen terrain traversers Murals that feature in the children’s activity book include Pelican by Amok Island and The Water Above by Steve Cross including many more from artists such as Kyle Hughes The activity book also encourages those visiting to support local businesses With the chance to win prizes by completing key activities from the book visitors can score bonus entries with proof of purchase from any local business in the area – full terms and conditions are available online.  To get involved, pick up your free copy of Murals and More: A Canning Bridge Adventure from one of the participating locations or visit the City’s website to download and print your own: melvillecity.com.au/canning-bridge-activity-book Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au New WA dealership to open south of Perth and become Lexus’ 30th Australian showroom LEXUS is adding a second dealership in Perth which The move to expand in Perth follows a strong 2024 in which the brand saw hybrids accounting for more than 60 per cent of sales ‘Lexus of Perth – Melville’ will be the sister dealership for ‘Lexus of Perth – Osborne Park’ and ‘Lexus of Tasmania’ headed by long-standing Lexus dealer principal and managing director David Jeary Melville is a southern Perth suburb while Lexus of Perth is in the northern suburb of Osborne Park The 2024 sales figure of 13,642 units for the luxury brand was technically a record given the 2023 figure (15,192) was inflated because of the fulfilment of delayed orders carrying over from the previous year Lexus Australia CEO John Pappas said the brand was planning to expand its dealership numbers and would prioritise existing dealers to open new showrooms.However in spite of opening the books to new Lexus centres around Australia Mr Pappas said the growth would be carefully controlled to ensure customers always get the best of sales and service support He said the first new dealership was in Melville but that other dealerships either had completed or were undergoing refurbishment to reflect Lexus’ growing product range and customer base These include the Lexus dealerships in Parramatta – which is one of the brand’s biggest dealers and last year completed a major redevelopment – along with Brighton and Port Macquarie Lexus of Blackburn in Victoria is in the planning stages of a redevelopment who as managing director opened WA’s first Lexus dealership – Lexus of Perth – in 2006 said customer demand led to the development of Melville “We have a lot of customers from south of the river and the idea for the Melville dealership started by looking to make owning a Lexus as convenient as possible,” he told GoAutoNews Premium “I think there’s a lot of customers south of the river who probably haven’t been to our brand because we haven’t had representation in their area “By bringing the brand to them there’s a lot of potential to increase our customers.” I don’t want it to be too big and I want to retain that personal feel with customers the harder it is to give customers a true luxury boutique experience “If I had expanded Osborne Park rather than look at opening a second outlet south of the river I would have become a volume dealer operating from one site We want to be a very boutique dealer that gives customers the best experience “Melville also gives some staff the opportunity to grow in the business and expand their horizons.” Mr Jeary said he parallels the concept of Melville with that of Lexus of Tasmania which he opened three years ago The dealership targets the luxury brand’s ideal customer being in an art deco building on Elizabeth Street in Hobart’s cafe and restaurant strip that Gourmet Traveller lists as in the Top-5 in Tasmania and is booked out for months with patrons regularly coming from Melbourne and Sydney “The good thing from my perspective is that the restaurant creates interest for the brand,” he said “The restaurant creates a buzz for the showroom with the activity of local suppliers dropping off produce and the kitchen staff working three or four days a week preparing for the nights that they open “The dealership doesn’t sell used cars on site – their details and photos are displayed in the window much like a real estate agency’s shop – and the service workshop is outside the CBD We take and deliver customers’ cars to the workshop.” Mr Jeary said while “we’re not doing massive sales numbers” in Tasmania Lexus is outperforming some rival brands and its hybrid sales are especially strong given the state’s leaning to environmental issues Melville will take the lessons of creating a boutique space for customers and concentrating on a personal experience but Mr Jeary said it won’t have a restaurant The site is on the corner of North Lake Road and McCoy Street in Melville He said it will have easy access for customers and the corner location offers two entrances “It’s not going to be the biggest and it’s not going to be the grandest dealership in the area,” he said “But it is going to be very boutique and it will have great people working there for the customer It will be an inviting place for people to come and won’t be overwhelming with a showroom space for about six vehicles and a cafe which won’t be open to the public but it will be a nice place for customers to wait or to sit while they make their decisions “I’m looking at a staff of about 20 people when we open up there from July 1 I expect 12 of them will come out of Lexus of Perth Innovative rewards program for dealerships to be sold by Presidian sales teams Changes to Carbucks Rewards offer deliver immediate profits for selling dealers ACCC court action as LDV says it is disappointed after attempting to resolve complaints Olympic medallists Nick Goepper and Alex Ferreira claimed silver and bronze respectively claiming the men’s halfpipe crown in Engadin The 18-year-old Melville Ives capped his breakthrough season with a dominant display at the global showpiece winning the competition with a first-run score of 96.00 who won his first-ever World Cup victory in Calgary a month ago claimed some big-name scalps en route to his world title Olympic Solidarity Scholarship holder Melville Ives finished ahead of the likes of double Olympic champion David Wise and Alex Ferreira of the United States. The youngster delivered a mesmerising opening routine that launched him into first place with a score of 96.00, executing his tricks to a T. He led nearest rival Ferreira by three and a half points going into the second and final run. Three-time Olympic slopestyle medallist Nick Goepper was the only rider to get within touching distance of Melville Ives with his second-run score of 94.00. Melville Ives dropped in for a victory run but could not improve on his winning score, edging Goepper by two points. Ferreira rounded out the podium for his second bronze at the World Championships with a score of 92.50. “I am honestly in shock! I can’t believe I landed my run. The pipe is so good and I am so thankful the weather is good,” Melville Ives told the FIS. “I grew up watching them (Goepper and Ferreira) with Nico (Porteous). I honestly can’t believe it and I am so stoked.” The Melville Ives twins: Whether it's snowboard or freeski, you'd better bring your A-gameFin and Cam Melville Ives have a lot more in common than just being twins. Tap into their debate about which sport is cooler: Snowboarding or freestyle skiing. What do you think? The New Zealanders shared their journey and how they chose two different paths on freeskis or snowboard with the same aim - Youth Olympic medals at Gangwon 2024. Harry McGinley and Rory Gill ahead of the 2025 season Picture by Eddie GuerreroIt's been a long wait but it will all be worth it when the Hamilton Kangaroos footballers open their Hampden league season at Melville Oval on April 5 The complex is ready for football to return - on the proviso that all required certificates of occupancy and permits are obtained in time - however netball will have to wait until ANZAC Day (round three) due to the delayed arrival of the acrylic court surface The Kangaroos take on Warrnambool in round one with coach Brad Thomas thrilled to be back at Melville Oval Thomas took over the top job ahead of the 2024 season so the team hasn't trained or played on its home ground while he's been in charge "It's been a couple of years coming so just being able to have a home (is great)," he told The Standard when you go on a holiday as a family and you get back home there's just nothing like home and that's what it is like with football right now there's nothing like getting home to your bed." Thomas said it had been a positive pre-season across the board for the club which finished the 2024 senior football season in ninth Photos from Melville Oval's redevelopment in November 2024 Picture by Eddie Guerrero"The development of our juniors has been fantastic we've got depth which we really struggled with last year," he said "I just feel like it's excitement all over "We're just really still developing a great club and it's just one big box ticked getting on our home ground." The Kangaroos have farewelled some top talent in Ethan Knight (Morningside, QAFL) and Charlie Field (Newtown and Chilwell) but have landed a big coup in three-time Maskell medallist Levi Dare. Former Kangaroo Sean Barnes has also returned to the club after playing four seasons of senior football with Geelong West Giants in the Geelong league Thomas is also keen to blood some under 18 talent including Eddie McShane and Hugh Fitzgerald He is hoping the Kangaroos can build on their 2024 season "I feel like there were moments last year where we were competitive and we just hope for the same thing," he said "Hopefully we can be competitive again and be able to push these teams a little bit harder and longer than we did last year." Matt is a sports journalist at The Standard. Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. Love footy? We've got all the action covered. The latest news, results & expert analysis. Keep up with netball news from across the region. Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! City of Melville Council has launched its Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2025-2028 reaffirming its commitment to embedding reconciliation in its everyday operations The Stretch RAP outlines the actions the organisation will take over the next three years to recognise and respect First Nations peoples develop strong relationships and help overcome inequity “The is a great step for the City of Melville and we’re really proud to be leading the way in meaningful reconciliation and supporting better outcomes for the First Nations people,” said Mayor “Ours is a very culturally diverse City and we embrace that as a big part of what helps makes us a vibrant and inclusive community where people enjoy a strong sense of wellbeing and belonging “Our reconciliation journey started more than a decade ago with our first RAP plan and this new plan I’m delighted the City is spearheading reconciliation in this way and we invite the entire community to join us on this most important journey.” the Council says it has made significant progress in the reconciliation space with key initiatives including the Place Names Melville project and Willagee Youth Drop-in program the Council acknowledges there is still much more work to be done in this space Key actions in the new Stretch RAP include: The Council said the comprehensive new RAP has been shaped by years of community consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents knowledge holders and the broader community It will serve as a guiding framework for the organisation to make tangible change that provides better outcomes for everyone “The launch of our second Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan is an important milestone in the City of Melville’s work towards reconciliation,” said Council First Nations Coordinator “The actions outlined are courageous and when delivered will make real tangible change for the First Nations community within the City of Melville “Our organisation has a deep commitment to working together to improve outcomes for the First Nations communities and the promises of this RAP requires the support and effort from all employees “I am honoured to walk in the footsteps of who came before me and lead the City’s First Nations team.” For more information, visit melvillecity.com.au/reconciliation While the festive season is traditionally known as a time of year for giving And if you’re on the hunt for some free and fun activities for the fam over the holiday period, the City of Melville’s stacked summer lineup of events really does have something for everyone From their beloved outdoor music series to Christmas markets here’s a sample of what you can find in Perth’s southern suburbs this summer: The Atwell House Arts Precinct Christmas Bazaar is also back on this Saturday and Sunday where you’ll be able to enjoy demonstrations and buy artworks including ceramics paintings and prints all created by WA makers and artists It’s a great chance to score some gifts or homewares while supporting local artists at the same time Every Sunday morning from now until January 5 you can also head to Atwell House from 9am-midday for Life Drawing Sundays untutored session featuring both short and long poses for you to work in your preferred medium and size Another brilliant opportunity to source some gifts while supporting local the Perth Makers Market features over 150 stalls of one-of-a-kind It’s a lovely day out with heaps of food options There’s a pre-Christmas market on Sunday 15 December The fifth edition of VHS Tracking Presents is a screening of a stone cold classic at Goolugatup Heathcote on Wednesday 11 December Inviting local artists to present a film of their selection Erin Coates presents George A Romero’s genre defining masterpiece Entry is free with complimentary popcorn and drinks available to purchase at the bar don’t forget to check out ART PLAY | TILT Edition – a creative sensory learning experience designed in collaboration with the exhibition to engage young creatives and little art lovers Unpack a basket of materials and activities and work through at your own pace whilst exploring the gorgeous grounds of Goolugatup Heathcote ART PLAY baskets cost $5 with a $10 deposit and are available from the Goolugatup Heathcote Gallery reception through the duration of the exhibit If exploring ways to become more sustainable is one of your New Year’s resolutions, be sure to check out the wide range of DIY workshops here From making your own coffee body scrub and plastic-free deodorant to the Kids and Babies Buy Nothing Market there’s something for everyone wanting to reduce their impact If you’re feeling the festive season fun and want to get into the spirit over the next few weeks, you’ll find plenty at a few of the libraries in City of Melville. From Christmas movie nights for the family to craft sessions, Santa visits and more – head to their What’s On page and explore what’s coming up Head to melvillecity.com.au/things-to-do for more holiday season inspo This article is sponsored by City of Melville and endorsed by us. Please see our Editorial Policy for more info. 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 areaContinueMelville's 2024 was a near write-off with a serious foot injury kicking three goals against the Roos in the 11.13 (79) to 6.12 (48) win Melville is one of the league's silkiest players with that rare gift of seemingly playing at his own pace He also starred in last week's season-opening win against Wangaratta Rovers The Pies have a new look this season after losing hundreds of games of experience including record holder and captain Daine Porter (351 matches) Melville spoke over the pre-season about now being one of the experienced players at 26 and he was one of the players who best handled the night game although we managed the ball really well," coach Jason Heatley revealed who had 16 new players from last year's final round It was always going to take time to gel and the visitors kicked themselves out of the game early with 0.7 to the Pies' 5.2 midway through the second quarter "We both had patches of the game where we dominated but left a bit out there in the third quarter," Heatley said The Pies were missing co-captain Michael Bordignon but they produced another strong team effort I thought (Chris) Knowles had an incredible battle with (Nathan) Richards in the middle; Nick Richards was really solid and Parker (Heatley) ahead of the ball ended up with four," Heatley offered Heatley's son has quickly become a player to watch after booting three majors last week young defender Ryan Battin had a nasty laceration under his knee and was sent to hospital Former CDHBU player Paddy Lavis impressed with two goals for the Roos Liam McCarthy and Mitch Scott also featured Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Going out or staying in? 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Picture by Maitland City CouncilWork on the Melville Ford Bridge replacement has resumed with the next road closure to come into effect on Monday All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueCrews will finalise the piers and abutments build the new bridge deck and complete road works approaching both ends of the bridge The current bridge will be closed to traffic during this time work is set to be completed by early spring concrete bridge will be 6.7 metres higher than the existing timber bridge and will be better able to withstand extreme weather events like floods The $8.2 million project is jointly funded by the NSW and Australian governments with contributions from Maitland City Council Funding has been sourced from the NSW Regional Roads Fund ($2.5 million) the Fixing Country Bridges Program ($1.61 million) the Regional Roads Transport Recovery Package ($2.54 million) and $1.61 million from council Works are expected to be completed mid to late 2025 Visit livetraffic.com for the latest traffic updates Chloe Coleman is a journalist covering news in the Lower Hunter. Today's top stories curated by our news team Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over Your digital replica of Today's Paper We’ll be the first to admit we’re absolutely guilty of sometimes getting a little too stuck in our Perth CBD bubble – but our ‘burbs are positively heaving with parks to explore delicious snacks to find and unique art to embrace And situated on the southern banks of the beautiful Derbarl Yerrigan Swan River, the City of Melville has hidden gems on practically every corner – check out just a few of our favourites below Running between Leach Highway and McCoy Street, Hulme Court is an unexpected treasure trove of tasty eats – keeping you well-fed from sun-up to sun-down Kick off your visit with an excellent coffee from the legends at Grouch & Co: a sustainable delicious award-winning small-batch coffee roaster which has been keeping Perth’s lycra-clad legends fuelled with great coffee for four years though – dive into comforting bowls of Korean favourites at Sticks before nibbling on a few Korean corn dogs at Krunchy across the road and stocking up on kimchi and banchan at its neighbour Haven’t had your fill of nourishing broth and noodles District 1 Saigon Cafe cures any cravings for pho while Oishii are serving up some stellar ramen loaded with tender chashu Make sure your pantry is chock-a-block with all the must-have staples with a visit to Yee Seng supermarket and finally round out your delicious adventure with some of Chop Chop BBQ’s signature succulent meats You’re truly spoilt for choice when you visit Applecross Village There’s a few lovely boutiques to satisfy any retail cravings you may have but it’s the cafe set where your cravings really kick in From Nic and Kolo’s iconic pancakes and sweet treats galore at Crumbs Patisserie to serious caffeine hits at Cheeky Boy Espresso and Cioccalato Espresso Head to the latter options before going for a stroll down to the foreshore and Applecross Jetty and Goolugatup Heathcote or join in the Applecross Parkrun on Saturday mornings Canteen Pizza has been a hit since relocating from Cottesloe in 2023 Canteen’s bloody mary + breakfast pizzetta combo is as enticing as their pizza and pinot Wednesday nights Pop down the highway to the Riseley Centre for even more tastiness – although we’ll be stopping in at the Quarter Acre for a pint or two first Artem Coffee is serving up some of Perth’s best brews – along with a Reuben that’ll knock your socks off plus breaky smash hits like creamy egg scrambles or mazesoba topped with scorched pastrami Kona Cafe’s classic brunch offerings are guaranteed crowd-pleasers – but in the thick of the summer heat we’re eyeing off those Mont Blancs for a refreshing caffeine boost Riseley Centre’s twists and turns are also home to spots like the sweet-as-pie dessert café NaNa Himali Gurkha Nepalese Restaurant’s succulent momo Thai Corner’s vibrant curries and the tempting smashburgers of Hoodburger’s Applecross outpost – not to mention the endless aisles of Scutti’s continental groceries and the famous bucket-list pies from Marco’s Fussy Meats Take in stunning river views in the Canning Bridge precinct which features old favourites and new alike The Rowing Pavilion has gone gangbusters since launching at the tail end of 2022 – and it’s about as close as you can get to the river without getting your feet wet the Raffles Hotel is a classic spot for a Sunday sesh with a view – but if you’re looking for something even more low-key just around the corner you’ll find Delish Pho & BMT where you can grab a takeaway banh mi for a relaxing riverside picnic Just make sure to grab a little something sweet from Maison Saint-Honoré’s local outpost Praline for dessert. And don’t forget to allow for some extra time to find the hidden art gallery underneath the bridge or explore the mural art trail With a bike park, two shaded playgrounds, newly refurbished tennis courts and a golf course (both mini and regular-sized!) Dyoondalup Point Walter is the perfect spot to get outside and blow off some steam this summer – and that reminds us we nearly forgot to mention the relaxing Alchemy sauna located at the reserve We haven’t even touched on the actual river it’s a favourite spot for frolicking in the river – made even easier with stand up paddleboarding kitesurfing and swan pedal boat sessions on offer head to the very conveniently located Walter’s River Café and Restaurant for snacks and sips Ready for a dip? Bicton Baths have been in use for almost 100 years and remain a popular spot for picnics – as well as splashing in the river Calm waters and an enclosed shark barrier (plus ongoing upgrades to amenities) make it one of the best spots for families to make the most of the river Within the precinct, head to the recently renovated and relaunched Tucci for modern Italian – with tempting weekend specials for family lunch plus the Tucci Gelato Kiosk for when little ones have tuckered themselves out on the famous pirate ship playground Another heritage-listed space transformed into an artistic hub, get to know some more of the City of Melville’s vibrant artistic community at Atwell House and Gallery the space also hosts a huge range of workshops for kids and adults covering heaps of different styles Just next door, Karlup Ceramics Studio is a mecca for all things pottery – and with workshops for all ages and skill levels their talented roster of ceramicists can teach you all the tips and tricks for creating your own masterpiece From practically endless foreshore parks along the river to nature playspaces and community gardens the City of Melville has parks a-plenty to keep you and the kids entertained Kadidjiny Park has four hectares of space for kids to explore with a unique playground at its northern end featuring giant blue mounds to scramble over a musical sensory play area with percussion instruments two slides set into rock walls and heaps more to explore sustainability and how you can get involved in Citizen Science research which rotates between Yagan Mia Wireless Hill Park Centennial Park and Kadidjiny Park until March To discover more of the City of Melville’s hidden gems and things to do, head to the City of Melville website. 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Please see our Editorial Policy for more info Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Booragoon residents say the character of their quiet suburban streets will be irreparably damaged if their council forges ahead with plans paving the way for higher density development in the area The City of Melville has proposed changes to its local planning scheme that would allow apartments four storeys or higher in streets located in the shadow of the Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre Homeowners along a suburban street in Booragoon are concerned about a proposal to increase density The Scentre-owned shopping centre is due for expansion next year The Ramble resident Kim Thomson bought her property in 2022 and said it was “confronting” that the street she lived on considered part of the dress circle of Booragoon had been earmarked for increased density from R20 to R40 on one side of the street and R40 to R100 on the other side of the street “R100 is a drastic increase for a suburban street especially one with a primary school on it,” she said “This is not a run-down area requiring refurbishment it is a well established street which already includes many strata properties and one of the higher R-codes within the suburb “We understand urban infill is a much-needed requirement for the housing crisis in Perth but the council’s pursuit to liberally increase R-codes throughout the City of Melville seems like a cavalier and irresponsible method to increase density at the cost of the livelihoods of the current residents.” Thomson was concerned by dropping home values In a failed notice of motion to council at its September ordinary meeting Cr Clive Ross called for the city to investigate boosting infill around the Murdoch and Bull Creek train stations which aligned with the state government’s objective to add higher density around public transport hubs Ross said land prices around the stations were lower and could facilitate affordable housing “The City of Melville has been set a target of just over 18,000 new dwellings by 2051,” he said “Apart from the Canning Bridge Activity Centre the City is well behind the target and needs to identify and approve development in areas which are already serviced by electrified mass public transport.” Melville Mayor Katy Mair told ABC Radio’s Nadia Mitsopoulos that the ongoing review of the local planning scheme had identified the train station precincts as areas to be investigated for future development she said staff were currently too busy to investigate zoning changes around the train stations due to the scale of work needed to finalise the overdue local planning scheme as well as the public open space strategy and Canning Bridge activity centre review “We acknowledge that there is community interest around development opportunities for residential areas surrounding the Bull Creek and Murdoch train station precincts,” Mair said “The stations have both been identified as priority sites for future strategic planning as part of the city’s review of its local planning scheme and they remain important considerations in the city’s strategic land-use planning priorities.” Amara looms over detached houses in Booragoon Ardross resident Graeme Price said urban infill was needed but not in a way that destroyed the character of suburbs He was shocked to hear the city was not looking at high density around the train stations due to the lack of connectivity and staff time “The state government is advocating for urban high-density development around train stations; however the city would rather obliterate the characterful beauty of Ardross and its unique topography Density is already on the increase in the area with the 14-storey luxury Amara City Gardens completed in 2022 opposite Westfield Booragoon shopping centre who gets the final say on the City of Melville scheme said all tiers of government had a role to play in boosting housing supply is recognised by the council as an important precinct for housing growth and development,” he said “Plenty of other councils across WA have undertaken the necessary planning and consultation to ensure their local planning schemes are up-to-date and fit-for-purpose to meet the needs of their communities for now and into the future.” WA will fail to meet its share of the National Housing Accord target unless it dramatically increases its home completion rate the Property Council WA warned on Wednesday Australian Bureau of Statistics data released showed only 3957 homes were built across WA in the 2024 June quarter The June quarter’s home completions were also a drop from the 4305 completions recorded in the previous March quarter 130,000 new homes need to be built in Western Australia during the National Housing Accord reporting period Executive director Nicola Brischetto said WA simply wasn’t building enough homes “WA needs to be building 6540 new homes each quarter to complete our fair share of the National Housing Accord,” she said “The state hasn’t achieved that many new home completions in a single quarter since December 2016.” Mair said without medium and high density developments the State Government’s target of 18,000 new dwellings in the City of Melville by 2050 would not be possible “An estimated 3000 additional dwellings have been built in the City since 2010 and if housing is continued to be delivered at this rate the City would reach 50 per cent of its infill target by 2050,” said Mayor Mair 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. Booragoon residents say the character of their quiet suburban streets will be irreparably damaged if their council forges ahead with plans paving the way for higher density development in the area. The City of Melville has proposed changes to its local planning scheme that would allow apartments four storeys or higher in streets located in the shadow of the Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre. The Scentre-owned shopping centre is due for expansion next year. The Ramble resident Kim Thomson bought her property in 2022 and said it was \\u201Cconfronting\\u201D that the street she lived on, considered part of the dress circle of Booragoon, had been earmarked for increased density from R20 to R40 on one side of the street, and R40 to R100 on the other side of the street. \\u201CR100 is a drastic increase for a suburban street, especially one with a primary school on it,\\u201D she said. \\u201CThis is not a run-down area requiring refurbishment, it is a well established street which already includes many strata properties and one of the higher R-codes within the suburb. \\u201CWe understand urban infill is a much-needed requirement for the housing crisis in Perth but the council\\u2019s pursuit to liberally increase R-codes throughout the City of Melville seems like a cavalier and irresponsible method to increase density at the cost of the livelihoods of the current residents.\\u201D Thomson was concerned by dropping home values, increased traffic, construction noise, loss of privacy and tree canopy. In a failed notice of motion to council at its September ordinary meeting, Cr Clive Ross called for the city to investigate boosting infill around the Murdoch and Bull Creek train stations, which aligned with the state government\\u2019s objective to add higher density around public transport hubs. Ross said land prices around the stations were lower and could facilitate affordable housing. \\u201CThe City of Melville has been set a target of just over 18,000 new dwellings by 2051,\\u201D he said. \\u201CApart from the Canning Bridge Activity Centre the City is well behind the target and needs to identify and approve development in areas which are already serviced by electrified mass public transport.\\u201D Melville Mayor Katy Mair told ABC Radio\\u2019s Nadia Mitsopoulos that the ongoing review of the local planning scheme had identified the train station precincts as areas to be investigated for future development. However, she said staff were currently too busy to investigate zoning changes around the train stations due to the scale of work needed to finalise the overdue local planning scheme, as well as the public open space strategy and Canning Bridge activity centre review. The process could take five years, she claimed. \\u201CWe acknowledge that there is community interest around development opportunities for residential areas surrounding the Bull Creek and Murdoch train station precincts,\\u201D Mair said. \\u201CThe stations have both been identified as priority sites for future strategic planning as part of the city\\u2019s review of its local planning scheme, and they remain important considerations in the city\\u2019s strategic land-use planning priorities.\\u201D Ardross resident Graeme Price said urban infill was needed, but not in a way that destroyed the character of suburbs. He was shocked to hear the city was not looking at high density around the train stations due to the lack of connectivity and staff time. \\u201CThe state government is advocating for urban high-density development around train stations; however, the city would rather obliterate the characterful beauty of Ardross and its unique topography, tree canopies and landscape.\\u201D Density is already on the increase in the area, with the 14-storey luxury Amara City Gardens completed in 2022 opposite Westfield Booragoon shopping centre. Planning Minister John Carey, who gets the final say on the City of Melville scheme, said all tiers of government had a role to play in boosting housing supply. \\u201CThe Melville City Centre, which includes Booragoon, is recognised by the council as an important precinct for housing growth and development,\\u201D he said. \\u201CPlenty of other councils across WA have undertaken the necessary planning and consultation to ensure their local planning schemes are up-to-date and fit-for-purpose to meet the needs of their communities for now and into the future.\\u201D WA will fail to meet its share of the National Housing Accord target unless it dramatically increases its home completion rate, the Property Council WA warned on Wednesday. Australian Bureau of Statistics data released showed only 3957 homes were built across WA in the 2024 June quarter. The June quarter\\u2019s home completions were also a drop from the 4305 completions recorded in the previous March quarter. Overall, 130,000 new homes need to be built in Western Australia during the National Housing Accord reporting period, from July 2024 to July 2029. Executive director Nicola Brischetto said WA simply wasn\\u2019t building enough homes. \\u201CWA needs to be building 6540 new homes each quarter to complete our fair share of the National Housing Accord,\\u201D she said. \\u201CThe state hasn\\u2019t achieved that many new home completions in a single quarter since December 2016.\\u201D Mair said without medium and high density developments, the State Government\\u2019s target of 18,000 new dwellings in the City of Melville by 2050 would not be possible. \\u201CAn estimated 3000 additional dwellings have been built in the City since 2010 and if housing is continued to be delivered at this rate, the City would reach 50 per cent of its infill target by 2050,\\u201D said Mayor Mair. Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . City of Melville Council has a new Deputy Mayor with Councillor Karen Wheatland elected to the position at the November Ordinary Meeting of Council Elected as a Councillor for the Palmyra-Melville-Willagee Ward since 2017 Cr Wheatland will now hold the role of Deputy Mayor until October 2025 the Council said Cr Wheatland was known as a dedicated community leader and a strong advocate for equity particularly for women and underrepresented people and groups “I am extremely proud to be elected as Deputy Mayor and to continue to follow in my grandfather’s footsteps in Local Government Raymond Marshall was the Deputy Mayor for Midland who served on Council for 9 years and was a strong leader in the community,” said Cr Wheatland “The opportunity to serve as Deputy Mayor alongside Mayor Katy Mair Chief Executive Officer Gail Bowman and the Elected Members of the City of Melville is indeed a privilege vibrant and engaged citizens who are the beating heart of our local government and I am excited to represent them as their Deputy Mayor.” Along with her role as a City of Melville Councillor Cr Wheatland also serves the community in various leadership roles: “I’d like to congratulate Cr Karen Wheatland on being elected as Deputy Mayor and I look forward to working together with her along with our Chief Executive Officer Gail Bowman City staff and fellow Elected Members to achieve the City’s vision of a vibrant sustainable and inclusive Melville,” said Mayor “I’d also like to thank Councillor Glynis Barber for her great work and service as Deputy Mayor during the previous 13 months.” but is pumped to lead a Pies' resurgence in the Ovens and Murray Football League 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 areaContinueOne of the club's biggest off-season signings, Melville suffered a Jones fracture the fifth metatarsal bone which joins the pinkie toe to the base of the foot I wouldn't have played if it was anything but finals but we just had to throw caution to the wind," he replied when asked about his fitness The Pies fell to Wangaratta Rovers in the qualifying final and then faced North Albury I played half-back the first quarter but 30 seconds after quarter-time it was a strange feeling and got progressively worse so I then played forward half," he explained Melville's immediate fear was another lengthy stint on the sidelines potentially destroying pre-season training "The X-ray showed no issues and I haven't had any setbacks," he offered "I saw a physio and he said to give it a good rest I probably had eight weeks off from any running "I started running before Christmas and have had no restrictions." The 2017 premiership player returned full-time to the Pies last year for the first time since 2019 He played 24 games for Richmond at VFL level across three seasons which was interrupted by an ACL rupture in his 2021 debut season Wangaratta is coming off its poorest season since starting a run of four successive grand final appearances from 2017 "I was personally really disappointed with how the year turned out and the team as well," Melville admitted "I'm doing everything I can this year, especially now we have a younger core, we haven't got those experienced guys around, the more experienced guys are going to be like Dan Sharrock and myself "We have to be the ones who are going to take over that next generation it's a really big responsibility on myself personally and I know a few others feel the same way." but while Melville is set to start the season Sharrock will miss an extended period after undergoing a second knee reconstruction in late May including captain Daine Porter and premiership skipper Michael Newton defender Tyler Norton and on-baller Hunter Gottschling Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Test your skills with interactive crosswords he began his work career at Huron Portland Cement George leaves behind his beloved wife Jane George loved the Detroit Lions and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish He enjoyed traveling with mom and visited all 50 states The happy couple traveled to many foreign lands He said that New Zealand and Ireland were his favorite places to visit and built a Roman style road to reach that acreage He loved gardening even as he fought the deer population George believed the local deer were as well fed as his family George is at McWilliams Funeral Home where family will receive friends on Monday George will be laid to rest at Long Rapids Twp please plant an apple or any other variety of hardwood fruit tree Today's breaking news and more in your inbox Copyright © 2025 Alpena News Publishing Company | https://www.thealpenanews.com | 130 Park Place Doontanboro Kura – Melville Waters Dreaming is a beautiful exhibition which will immerse visitors in Noongar language and culture and is open to the public from October 4 – 27, at Wireless Hill Museum from Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm this immersive exhibition is the culmination of Place Names Melville a two-year Noongar-led project decoding the meanings of ancient Noongar placenames found in the Melville area Visitors to Doontanboro Kura will be invited to connect with Noongar culture and language Traditional Owners and community members who have worked with artists to create the artworks displayed Central to the exhibition is a large-scale handmade map of the Melville area that features the locations of 17 ancient Noongar placenames layered with traditional Noongar iconography referencing the plants Another highlight is a massive animated projection of the ancient Noongar story of the creation of Wagoorjup (where the two rivers meet at Canning Bridge) that will illuminate Wireless Hill screened four times during the exhibition season. Learn more about the Wagoorjup animation Those screenings will take place at four special evening events:  on Friday October 4 will include talks from the Noongar participants about the stories and meanings embedded in the artworks On October 11 Fireside Friday: Yarning with Elders is an opportunity to sit around a fire and hear stories from the Country and people.  takes visitors on a guided tour of Noongar placenames decoded during the project exploring their meanings and the stories and traditions embedded in the Melville area The last opportunity to see the Wagoorjup projection will be at the Closing Celebration a DJ set and an opportunity for yarning with friends and family is language revitalisation; the reclaiming of the original Noongar placenames of the Melville area and their meanings and cultural significance The process of decoding these ancient placenames was facilitated by Whadjuk Nyungar Traditional Owner Dr Len Collard from Moodjar Of the more than 250 Indigenous Australian languages spoken at the time of colonisation by 2016 only 120 were still spoken and in 2019 90 per cent of these were considered endangered* Place Names Melville is part of a national movement to reverse this trend by preserving First Nations language and culture Traditional Owners and community members involved in Place Names Melville the project has had many benefits in terms of intergenerational learning Place Names Melville is the result of an innovative partnership between Community Arts Network Read more about the Place Names Melville project here. *https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/languages-alive Brunswick Voice whose seat takes in part of Brunswick West has backed a push to reduce speed limits in a section of Melville Road.  Cianflone said he would support a 40kmh speed limit being introduced between Moreland Road and Victoria Street to make the road safer for students at two nearby primary schools.  But he said a major hurdle to overcome would be to convince the Department of Transport that school speed zones need to be extended beyond the immediate vicinity of schools. Cianflone has also indicated he would be open to a reduced speed limit for the full Melville Road corridor Melville Road is the only north-south link between Dawson Street and Bell Street that currently has an uninterrupted 60kmh speed limit and is heavily used by motorists seeking to avoid CityLink tolls It is also part of the #58 tram route.  It is part of a road network that also includes Grantham Road where one-in-eight of Merri-bek’s pedestrian injuries take place. Melville Road forms the border of the Pascoe Vale and Brunswick electorates.  an elderly man was killed when he was struck by a car crossing Melville Road at Hope Street and earlier this year a female drive was seriously injured in a two-car collision at the Albion Street intersection.  Many students attending Brunswick North West Primary and St Joseph’s School must cross Melville Road each day to and from school.  the biggest topic of conversation is road safety for families along Melville Road,” Cianflone said.  “I am advocating for [40kmh] school speed zoning for families that access St Joseph’s and Brunswick North West in that stretch from Moreland Road to Victoria Street.”  The speed limit would operate during school drop off and pick up times St Joseph’s Principal Matthew Davey confirmed he had recently spoken to Cianflone about lowering the speed limit in a section of Melville Road and the school was preparing to officially request a review of road safety in the area.  “There have been two fatalities on Melville Road in recent years one approximately 50 metres from the school,” he said in an email “Currently there is no speed restriction at all on the section of Melville Road near our school meaning traffic is able to travel at 60kmh at all times of the day including the morning and afternoon peak times when many children are walking We are therefore of the opinion that Melville Road presents as dangerous to students travelling along or across Melville Road.”  Andrea Bunting from Walk On Merri-bek said any reduction of speed limits was welcome but a 40kmh school zone would have little impact in making Melville Road safer for pedestrians.  Walk on Merri-bek is calling for the entire #58 tram route to be reduced to 50kmh at all times “There definitely ought to be a school zone but the whole road should not be 60kmh,” she said.  “There’s no other road up to Bell Street which is 60km The other issue is the intersections; people are getting hit when vehicles are turning.” (In an email to Brunswick Voice subsequent to the initial publication of this article on August 31 Cianflone said he would also support a 50kmh speed limit along the entire length of Melville Road to Bell Street.) Cianflone was a member of a Victorian Parliament committee inquiry into road safety that was critical of the restrictions that limit the designation of 40kmh speed zones It said councils should be given greater flexibility to lower speed limits in areas with high volumes of vulnerable road users to keep pedestrians bike riders and school children safe.  Cianflone said he had personal experience as an MP of how difficult it can be to have school speed zoning introduced outside the immediate vicinity of a school.  “Coburg High were campaigning for a long time to introduce 40km on Bell street out the front of the school but the Department of Transport said because the school is not on Bell Street itself they couldn’t support the introduction of a 40 km zone.   “The committee recommended the department look at school zoning and speed zoning from a catchment point of view about how students go broadly to and from school in the neighborhood and not just starting where the school is located.”  Cianflone said he was pleased that the state government had recently allocated $217,000 to upgrading pedestrian crossings where Melville Road and Dawson Street meet although that area is technically not in his electorate.  He said he knew the intersection well as he used to pass through it most days when he was a teenager to go to school or to soccer training.  “It’s a very hazardous crossing,” he said.  The funding will be used to install a “wombat crossing” a slightly raised zebra crossing that forces motor vehicles to slow down This story was updated on September 1 to correct an error made during editing which omitted the word ‘West’ from Brunswick North West Primary School Anthony Cianflone has also clarified that he supports a 40kmh speed limit during school drop off and pick up times between Moreland Road (not Albion Street) and Victoria Street We are an independent hyperlocal news organisation owned and run by the people in your community. With your support we can continue to produce unique and valuable local journalism for Brunswick and the inner north of Melbourne.  Become a supporter About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Advertising Brunswick Voice acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Brunswick and pays respect to their Elders past and present and to all First Nations people and communities Brunswick Voice embraces their traditional and contemporary cultural and creative expression and significant contribution to life in the area Get our latest articles and current events around Brunswick straight to your inbox SUBSCRIBE → claiming top spot in qualification for the men’s freeski halfpipe event on Friday (28 March) New Zealand soared to qualification top spot in Engadin with his run of 97.00 the best of the day up in the picturesque settings of the Swiss Alps He was joined by countryman Luke Harrold with a score of 90.00, while the USA’s two-time Olympic medallist Alex Ferreira qualified in third with a final result of 88.00 Olympic Solidarity Scholarship holder Melville Ives secured his first World Cup victory last month in Calgary, Canada, and has now qualified first ahead of his competition debut on Sunday (30 March). Kiwi skiers Melville Ives and Luka Harrold led the standings after the opening run, setting the standards high with run results of 94.75 and 90.00 respectively. It was the teenager qualification leader who would raise the bar even higher with a clean second run result of 97.00, leaving Melville Ives to wait and watch as the remaining results came in and confirmed his berth. Only four nations comprise the best 12 qualifiers, as New Zealand took top spot followed by five Canadians, four American skiers, and the sole Estonian in 18-year-old Henry Sildaru. The top 16 skiers qualified over two runs, with their best run providing the final result to decide who will compete in the final in St. Moritz on Sunday. Melville Island fuel facility. Image: Viva Energy Australia. Viva Energy Australia has announced a collaboration with the Tiwi Port and Marine and the Department of Defence. The partnership with the indigenous-led commercial business ensures ongoing operations of the Melville Island Fuel Facility. Viva Energy expects the 30 million-litre fuel facility, located 80 kilometres north of Darwin, will play a critical role supporting various industries in the region while also enhancing Defence’s fuel capability and resilience. The Tiwi Port and Marine will take over the port operations as part of the partnership, after the previous business was placed in administration leaving the facility at risk of closing. This would have had a significant impact on the community. The deal will see Viva Energy enter a long-term exclusive licence to run the fuel facility, providing certainty for what is considered a crucial port business activity, supported by a storage agreement with Defence. While this commercial deal will benefit all parties, self-determination has been a core consideration in its development. The partnership allows Tiwi Port and Marine to acquire the overall port facility, with a portion of future storage revenue going directly to the Tiwi-led organisation once a certain level of storage is achieved. “I’m very proud of this new partnership with Viva Energy and Defence,” said Tiwi Port and Marine Chair, Gibson Farmer Illortaminni. “Working together, the Tiwi people are shaping the island now and into the future, creating jobs and opportunities for our kids and future generations.” Scott Wyatt, Viva Energy CEO, said it was tremendously exciting to formalise the partnership. “This deal aligns closely with Viva Energy’s long-standing commitment to supporting reconciliation and positive outcomes for First Nation’s people and our obligations to Defence, which is one of our company’s most strategic customers,” he said. “Through this long-term partnership, Viva Energy will utilise our core business skills and expertise in fuel supply chain operations to run the Melville Island Fuel Facility, providing long-term certainty for the business and Defence,” said Wyatt. “Importantly, we will work with the Tiwi communities to transfer skills and knowledge through training and employment opportunities. We will also link into our other commercial and community partners to unlock additional business opportunities and enhance access to community services.” Working with First Nations communities in key business streams is a core part of Viva Energy’s Third Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, which was launched last week. Located at South Barlow Point, 63 nautical miles north of Darwin, Port Melville offers a security regulated port approved by the Commonwealth Government of Australia. Port Melville is a multi-user facility supporting the Northern Territory oil and gas industry, marine transport industry and local Tiwi community through the provision of a port facility and ancillary services. The Port Melville fuel facility consists of three vertical storage tanks with the capacity to hold up to 30 million-litres of fuel. 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Or sign-in if you have an account is affecting visibility for motorists travelling along the highway Officers and local fire services are responding to the fire located on Westview Road which is about one kilometre west of the city close to the intersection of Highway 47 and Highway 10 said a news release issued Wednesday morning The RCMP asks drivers in the area to slow down and follow the rules of the road as emergency personnel fight the fire Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Do not call the RCMP for updates on road conditions “Calling 911 must be reserved for emergencies and crimes in progress and using it in non-emergent situations could prevent someone with a life-threatening emergency from getting help,” said police According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Nine of the fires are deemed active by the SPSA Saskatchewan posted its second-largest number of wildfire incidents and the second-largest recorded burn area in a decade The SPSA is predicting an average wildfire season for 2025 on account of a colder the province is ahead of the five-year average of 33 wildfires over the same time period transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account has pleaded guilty to assault and grievous bodily harm for attacking two female relatives – one using a wooden block – after they asked him to finish up his State of Origin partying at their home and leave Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) The Ward Melville team poses holds their bats up for Gabby Petito’s grandmother Mary Wickman (center) while raising money and awareness for the Gabby Petito Foundation prior to Suffolk softball game on Saturday Gabby Petito’s story has impacted many across the country and illuminated the need for domestic abuse education and prevention strategies That’s what the Ward Melville softball team wanted its fifth annual charity game to be all about The bleachers at Ward Melville were filled Saturday morning with purple shirts that read died by manual strangulation in 2021 at age 22 while on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé the team had raised $8,670 for the Gabby Petito Foundation created by Petito’s family with the mission to address the needs of organizations that support locating missing persons and to provide aid to organizations that assist victims of domestic violence situations Petito’s grandmother and the foundation’s fundraising coordinator and other family members were honored in a pregame ceremony an eighth-grader at Selden Middle School and Petito’s cousin “What they are doing to raise money for the foundation is overwhelming that they would do this much for us,” Mary Wickman said it brings awareness and that’s what we really want Signs with information about domestic abuse and resources were posted around the bleachers and behind the Ward Melville dugout Petito’s name and her favorite number – 27 – were posted on the outfield fence Wickman was presented with a softball signed by the entire Ward Melville softball team “I have a Babe Ruth signed ball and this one is more important,” Wickman said with a laugh “If there’s anyone sitting out in the crowd today that got some education on what takes place if we can help just one or two people out there it’s pretty impressive,” Ward Melville coach Joseph Burger said To be able help and maybe shed light and prevent it from happening to someone else is what we’re looking to achieve.” Ward Melville has held a charity game each of the last five years honoring a local cause Burger and the team were inspired by “American Murder: Gabby Petito,” a Netflix docuseries that premiered in February “These girls are going off to college and they get in relationships… I just wanted to make sure they kind of understood to be careful Cate Scolaro and Kaityln Morales each delivered a speech discussing what they have learned about domestic abuse in the last few months “I learned that abuse involves more than just physical violence,” Kropp said “Domestic abuse isn’t limited to physical harm These forms of abuse can be just as harmful as physical violence often leaving invisible scars that are harder to repair.” Sophie Reed went 2-for-2 and hit a grand slam in the first inning of the Patriots’ 17-5 non-league win over Bellport (6-10) in five innings Morales went 3-for-3 with four RBIs and two runs Julianna Russ went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs and Makenna Steinberg struck out 10 and allowed two earned runs in five innings for Ward Melville (11-4) has been a part of each of the team’s charity games “We really wanted to contribute to [solving] a problem that so many people are suffering silently from,” Reed said but there are so many outlets to get out of a situation that you think you can’t get out of The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Leeuwin Class survey ship HMAS Melville will be decommissioned in Queensland next month according to a statement from the Australian Defence Force The Royal Australian Navy announced that HMAS Melville will be retired after 24 years of service during an official decommissioning ceremony at Trinity Wharf Two in Cairns on 8 August this year If you check the box above before you log in you won’t have to log back into the website next time you return even if you close your browser and come back later The vessel reportedly travelled through the Indian Ocean off Western Australia through to the Pacific Ocean via the Timor Sea It was reportedly welcomed into Cairns with a water cannon salute The 71.2 metre-long Leeuwin Class survey ship and has previously been used by the ADF in a hydrographic survey role with the RAN Hydrographic Surface and as an asset with the federal government’s border protection operations HMAS Melville carries Atlas Fansweep multi-beam echo sounders Atlas Hydrographic Deso single beam echo sounder the ability to support an AS350B Squirrel helicopter and an STN Atlas 9600 ARPA navigation radar “With less than half of the area around Australia surveyed to acceptable standards these survey ships greatly reduce this figure making passage of vessels safer and help to protect Australia’s ocean environment,” according to a statement from the Royal Australian Navy “The RAN Hydrographic Service has responsibility for charting more than one-eighth of the world’s surface stretching as far west as Cocos Island in the Indian Ocean The RAN has six ships and one aircraft engaged in the task.” the survey ship conducted the first official berthing alongside a new Kuru Wharf at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin in the Northern Territory Personnel from HMAS Melville will reportedly be reassigned into deployable teams using undersea autonomous drones and associated systems took a capacity audience down memory lane with their Coffee Read more: Kickstart your workout with a steaming cup of coffee Hosted at Randjes Estate by U3A Randjes Estate chairperson Helen Popplewell it saw Emmarentia resident retrace his Hollywood days as a foreign press correspondent when stars were legends royalty reflective of another era and far away places still to be explored Bentel’s ability to enhance Klass’ narrative with memorable movie themes timeless classics and contemporary titles was worthy of applause they are described as having inspired ‘pure imagination’ with whimsical touches to 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