Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from Sydney's south was last in contact with her family about 1pm on Sunday 23 March 2025 When she could not be contacted or located officers attached to St George Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts Family and police hold concerns for her welfare Lisa is described as being of Caucasian appearance Inquiries established she may had been to Mortdale area when she was last in contact with her family Lisa is known to frequent the suburbs of St George and Chatswood areas Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is treated in strict confidence The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages marked the first ever international Women's Blind Cricket Series held in Australia and was supported by Achieve Australia Jennifer received an IBC Bowling Award for achieving the most wickets in the B1 category Game 1: Pakistan opened the series with a win Game 2: Was abandoned due to rain during the first innings becoming the first Australian woman to score an international century helping Australia claim its first ever win on home soil Games 4 and 5 were washed out due to persistent rain has faced and overcome numerous challenges throughout her life sings and she also represented Australia at the 2023 inaugural International Blind Sports Association Games (IBSA) in Birmingham Jennifer was named Localability Citizen of the year in Georges River Council's 2025 Australia Day Citizen of the Year awards She was also honoured in Oatley MP Mark Coure's St George Community Awards for her empowerment and advocacy work Jennifer said representing her country and community on home soil was extra special "I only started playing cricket a few years ago I was looking for something to do after lockdowns that would help me reconnect with others again I never expected it to take me to where it has today," she said said that this was an incredible achievement adding to a long list of sporting stars that have come from the St George area "Jennifer joins the likes of rugby league star Johnny Raper and 2024 Paris Olympian to represent our community and country in a professional sporting arena," Mr Coure said "Grassroots sports is in our DNA and Jennifer's story is an inspiration to the next generation of keen cricketers and sports stars in St George Blind cricket is played in essentially the same way as a conventional game of cricket with the major exceptions of an audible ball underarm bowling and modified fielding rules to accommodate different levels of vision " Jennifer and her team really are paving the way for women's blind cricket and I hope this inspires more people to get involved in the sport." "I would like to thank everyone who has supported myself so far in this endeavour so far." Visit the Blind Cricket Australia Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/blindcricketaus Covering Georges River Council, Bayside Council and general news. For news tips contact me at jgainsford@theleader.com.au Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy Picture supplied In celebration of Young Academics partnering with the Wiggles a fun-filled morning at Young Academics Mortdale will feature an exclusive live performance by The Wiggles Children will be entertained by Wiggles classics and have the chance to be in a photo with Anthony Free parking is available at Mortdale Plaza St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering education, health and general community news. Email: ekolimar@theleader.com.au Picture suppliedSutherland Shire Historical Society's October meeting will feature a talk by John Oakes on the construction of the railway between Mortdale and Scarborough the original line included a single-track lattice truss bridge over the Georges River Much of the original line - replaced between 1914 and 1920 - has long fascinated dedicated rail buffs such as Mr Oakes Old Cawley Culvert between Waterfall and Helensburgh Picture supplied Following this old line on foot five of the original eight tunnels were leased from the railways for mushroom cultivation John volunteers for the Australian Railway Historical Society and specialises in the 'forgotten' railways around Sydney Old Metropolitan Tunnel at Helensburgh after rain Picture suppliedAll are welcome to attend this meeting to be held at 1.30 on Saturday October 19 Sutherland Shire Historical Society meets at Stapleton Centre Sutherland - just a short walk from the train station Reserve your place at the event by registering at shirehistory@gmail.com walks through the school gates for the first time on February 6 it will also be an overwhelming morning for his parents and they have hopeful expectations of a positive experience in the NSW public system But one thing is sure: Gavin is excited to begin his formal education He joins more than 61,000 children starting school for the first time in NSW this year said her son was "almost ready" for the big day "We are about 90 per cent there with being organised," she said "The transition won't be that bad because five children from his daycare where he has been since he was eight months She says Gavin is familiar with group settings and eager to take on new challenges "He's a bit more advanced than his peers and was getting bored with daycare activities," she said He's the first person who would go to someone and welcome them." NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar says it's an exciting time for the state's youngest learners Our school staff will be right beside the Kinders and their role is to develop a love of learning in our classrooms," he said He said parents and carers should tell the new Kindergarten students to "just take one day at a time "ask questions and enjoy the new experience "We know a successful transition to school has been shown to improve a child's long-term academic "It sets a strong foundation for positive relationships with our families who play an important role in their child's learning." School readiness: what should Kinders be able to do How parents can prepare their child for school Christian Stojkov.Independent candidate for Georges River Council's Mortdale Ward Christian Stojkov is appealing to disenfranchised Liberal voters to vote for him "My campaign is not only a rally call to the disenfranchised Liberals and conservatives but a rally cry to all to take back our council." The 24-year-old has lived in Penshurst all his life attended Peakhurst High and has a Bachelor of Business Studies and has been involved in coaching youth sport "I have grown weary of seeing politicians run our council in a manner that doesn't reflect the community's views or interests," Christian said "As a result of this I have decided to run and initiate a true grassroots movement "We must work together to reclaim our community's potential and address the pressing issues that we all face such as youth crime cost of living pressures and overdevelopment "Assistance must be provided to all who are struggling under the cost-of-living crisis we have all experienced most notably our seniors and local businesses "Projections show the council is on track to have a budget surplus of $2.3 million for the 24/25 budget so shouldn't our rates be lowered as a result I believe the money would be better spent when in your pockets rather than in council's coffers "We must target the epidemic of youth crime that plagues our community; in order to achieve this we will work together with local law enforcement and youth workers to modernise how youth and social services are provided as the current system is seen to be non-effective," he said Courtney Houssos and Georges River Councillor Ashvini Ambihaipahar at Mortdale on Wednesday Picture supplied.Labor candidate for Georges River Council's Mortdale Ward Councillor Ashvini Ambihaipahar's stand against ticketless parking fines received a boost this week from the NSW Minister for Finance As well as issuing vehicle fines on-the-spot Georges River Council uses the Print and Post (PnP) system to issue fines sending the data to Revenue NSW who sends the fine out on Council's behalf But the council decided to prioritise written on-the-spot parking fines over drive-by ticketing following a Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Ashvini Ambihaipahar at the April council meeting This would offer drivers an opportunity to capture evidence such as photographs and dash cam video footage to be able to recall versions of the event "What needs to be highlighted in this Motion is written on-the-spot fines would only be issued where it is safe and legal to do so," she said "It also provides any person issued with a fine the opportunity to collect evidence once they receive a ticket." Finance Minister Courtney Houssos joined Cr Ambihaipahar at Mortdale Railway Station on Wednesday August 28 to support her stance against ticketless parking fines Minister for Finance Courtney Houssos first raised concerns with councils about the Print and Post system in March 2024 saying it failed to meet community expectations "Local councils are issuing ticketless parking fines at record rates with a 49 per cent jump in use of the system in the 2023/24 financial year," Ms Houssos said introduced by the previous Liberal-National Government councils can issue fines without first giving drivers an immediate notification at the time the parking infringement is identified reduces the impact of a fine to act as a deterrent and means a driver could receive multiple infringements for parking in the same spot before receiving a notification councils have doubled down on their use of the system issuing 822,310 ticketless parking fines in the 2023/24 financial year all council-issued parking fines in NSW (both ticketless fines and paper fines) increased by more than 110,000 - around 9 per cent - between 2022/23 and 2023/24." Minister Houssos and Revenue NSW have been engaging with councils to understand how they use the ticketless parking fine system and share her concerns about its shortcomings Thirty councils across NSW have indicated to Revenue NSW or stated publicly they have already change or adjust their operations to leave an instant Some councils have stated they are unwilling to make changes unless compelled through legislative change With consultation on the issue drawing to a close the NSW Government will explore next steps to ensure a consistent "I'm grateful to the councils that have recognised the significant issues with the ticketless parking system introduced by the previous Liberal-National Government," Ms Houssos said "I have spoken to mayors and councils from across the state and many agree there is a fundamental issue with a failure to notify drivers at the time of the fine "The community feedback has been overwhelming in favour of councils providing drivers with on-the-spot notifications of parking fines." particularly in low socio- economic and multicultural communities Glen has 45 years of service with the NSW Department of Education of which he served for 25 years as a principal of five public schools attending Peakhurst West Public School and Peakhurst High School and beginning his teaching career at Beverly Hills Public School in 1977 I understand the values we hold dear and the high expectations we have for our elected representatives," he said champions the principles of equity and social justice The party's platform is built upon the belief that every student regardless of their socio-economic background deserves the resources and support necessary to achieve their full potential This vision is highlighted in the Public Education Party's plans for the local council: Free Homework Centres for students at our public libraries student-centred learning hubs within our public libraries and cultural institutions The development of educational software to help students engage with the workings of the Council and the democratic process guided excursions for schools to visit Council operations including the Council Chambers and cultural sites Establishing a Council Education team to connect with schools and share the purpose and operations of the Council Online and in-person forums to give children a voice in the development of Council policies and programs Collaboration with Council officers to expand programs that engage children in cultural and learning activities Glen also has been a previous coach and administrator for local sporting clubs and a participant in local community theatre His vision for our community is one where every child has the opportunity to thrive supported by a Council that prioritises education www.publiceducationparty.org.au We care about the protection of your data. 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stop Mortdale village becoming like a “high-rise Hurtsville”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOption 1A agreed upon by Georges River Council last week provides for an additional 578 residential homes through shoptop housing townhouses and residential flat buildings.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt expands the local centre zone north of Mortdale station providing for additional employment and living opportunities with a total non-residential gross floor area (GFA) of 27,685 square metres.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong Morts Road maximum building heights will be limited to four storeys.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCloser to the station along Pitt Street maximum building heights are to be extended to six storeys and new residential zones to the north-east of the local centre are also proposed This will offer new medium and high-density zones.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will also see certain areas “upzoned” to high density to allow better built-form height transition the masterplan intends to turn Mortdale into “a vibrant community with a contemporary village centre that is well served by active transport and public transit”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt wants Mortdale to become “home for a diverse population green streets and pedestrian connections” and provide a mix of retail social and business activities.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResidents and stakeholders participated in a council meeting last month and prior to that almost 1000 submissions were received during the latest consultation period in June and July 2023.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original 2021 draft Master Plan proposed an additional 969 residential homes and 35,850sq m of non-residential GFA.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe council will now prepare a planning proposal to implement the Mortdale Local Centre revised masterplan \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMortdale is about 25km from Sydney CBD and about 48km from the future Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Georges River local government authority area is expected to experience strong population growth during the coming decades with estimates projecting an increase by 37,000 residents before 2041.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis population growth will drive demand for local housing and employment much of which is expected to be accommodated in existing centres where amenity services and transport infrastructure is established.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreviously zoning issues have hindered development in the Mortdale suburb Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook ShopsA South Sydney council has agreed to a pared-back town centre masterplan that will deliver 578 homes in key growth areas Two draft Mortdale Local Centre masterplan options were proposed by Georges River Council after initial planning discussions in 2021 during which a first masterplan Last week the council adopted the larger of these two options by scale It will allow an extension of permissible building heights in the area and upgrade and extend Mortdale’s retail areas It marks a compromise with community groups that wanted to stop Mortdale village becoming like a “high-rise Hurtsville” It expands the local centre zone north of Mortdale station with a total non-residential gross floor area (GFA) of 27,685 square metres maximum building heights will be limited to four storeys This will offer new medium and high-density zones It will also see certain areas “upzoned” to high density to allow better built-form height transition Other areas will be rezoned medium density to encourage housing diversity the masterplan intends to turn Mortdale into “a vibrant community with a contemporary village centre that is well served by active transport and public transit” It wants Mortdale to become “home for a diverse population Residents and stakeholders participated in a council meeting last month The original 2021 draft Master Plan proposed an additional 969 residential homes and 35,850sq m of non-residential GFA The council will now prepare a planning proposal to implement the Mortdale Local Centre revised masterplan subject to a successful budget bid for 2024-5 Mortdale is about 25km from Sydney CBD and about 48km from the future Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis The Georges River local government authority area is expected to experience strong population growth during the coming decades with estimates projecting an increase by 37,000 residents before 2041 This population growth will drive demand for local housing and employment services and transport infrastructure is established with a mixed-use redevelopment of the Mortdale RSL Club being knocked back following the rejection of rezoning plans by Sydney South Planning Panel Rejoicing was the order of the day on March 3 Mortdale and Church@thepeak celebrated their new identity as one parish at Church@thepeak’s home – Peakhurst South Public School “It was a squeeze to fit everyone into the hall but we did it!” says rector the Rev Stuart Maze “When we started our partnership in November 2022 we had an all-in service at Mortdale so we wanted to reciprocate at the celebration service and host everyone at Peakhurst.” “It was wonderful to have Bishop Peter Lin there to encourage us in our new venture together and we also heard from different congregation members about the things they have appreciated about the amalgamation so far and what they are excited about for our future together We gave thanks to God for those things and committed our ministry together to him in various prayers Then we finished up with the world’s biggest (almost!) morning tea.” Discussion about a merger began in early 2022 Mortdale had been looking for a new rector for more than a year when a conversation began between them Mr Maze and Bishop Lin about the potential for the parishes to join together “The nominators interviewed me to see what they thought about me as a potential rector,” Mr Maze says “Then they handed the process over to both sets of wardens to consider: do we think this merger is a good thing?” the two parishes decided to test the water in November 2022 with a year-long partnership congregation members would vote on a merger “We did a lot of communicating via church email some surveys – just continuing to clarify what things would look like going forward,” Mr Maze says “We tweaked the ministry models during that period to make it work better for both churches.. and then we did a final survey of everyone in December and 97 per cent of people voted in favour of it “A lot of people are excited about the possibilities and opportunities of coming together as one church – combining our resources and location and strengths The phrase we’ve constantly used throughout this is that ‘we’re better together’ and that’s been clear right from the start We could carry on in independent ministry if we wanted to but it wouldn’t be as good as we are together.” adds that the celebration service was “a good opportunity for all of us to be in the same room [and] express that and we want to go forward together from here in our different locations’.”  The parishes’ two youth groups and evening services became one at the outset of the partnership has the full-time space and resources Church@thepeak lacks Uniting these ministries was very welcome for Mortdale particularly with regard to its evening service “Everyone was on the roster for everything,” Mr Wood says “The folks who were there were absolutely committed to the service happening to be able to combine with Church@thepeak’s night church was great because the feel of coming to church in the evening became better immediately just from that change “We had been doing combined things with Church@thepeak already – our mission area collaborates to run the Life course there was that sense of co-operation already and it was good to build on those relationships as we did more together.” The combined parish is yet to decide on a name but there’s an optimism about their present and future under God “I am very excited about what lies ahead for our church,” Mr Maze says a wonderful group of servant-hearted and mission-minded leaders and a church family who want to make and grow disciples of Jesus we have an awesome God and a life-giving message to take to those in our community!  “May God use us for his glory in Peakhurst and Mortdale.” Member for Banks; (front row): women’s discipleship pastor Briony Nurcombe Georges River councillor Ashvini Ambihaipahar Evangelical teacher suspended for not using trans pronouns to have $43K taken from account: court order ‘The King of Kings’ becomes top-grossing Korean film in US, surpasses ‘Parasite’ White House Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias launches Biblical box office: How productions like The Chosen are bringing Christianity to a screen near you More St Faith's Anglican Church (RSL ANZAC Village) Trinity South Christchurch (Church of Confessing Anglicans) Opticare (Ambassadors for Christ South Pacific) Book a job ad Every week you will receive our top stories in your inbox and we will never share your email address Picture suppliedA family owned Mortdale business a popular gift shop that opened 57 years ago is having its final farewell in a few weeks The business is run by Greg and Susan Young It has provided custom gifts to its loyal customers as Greg and Sue are passionate about the cause which was the main hub of the suburb at the time The shop was originally owned by Greg's father Greg with his children Matthew and Lauren in the early years so they can continue their volunteer work fostering dogs and cats It's an emotional end to a long but happy journey "We have been really honoured to be part of the local community for five decades," she said "We have supported and donated to all the local schools Resourceful Australian Indian Network (RAIN) and Sydney Children's Hospital - which is coming to collect whatever stock is left Our gift wrapping has raised $3000 for Sydney Dogs and Cats Home and other animal rescues." Customers can still support the small business by snapping up a bargain until doors close on April 20 "We have had three generations coming in to say goodbye," Sue said "We have a lot of 'dog customers' - 25 regular dogs every day that come in for a treat." Oatley MP Mark Coure recently spoke in Parliament about Mortdale Wholesalers "Local businesses are the backbone of my community I bid farewell to a small business that is very close to my heart," Mr Coure said Mortdale Wholesalers has been providing homewares It has been a part of Mortdale for as long as I can remember While running a successful small business for so long is no easy feat has been a long-time employee of Mortdale Wholesalers It has always been a pleasure to wander by and stop in for a quick chat I thank Sue and Greg for their service to our community however the impact they have left on Mortdale will be remembered for years to come I wish them the very best for the next chapter in their lives." Lankan Railway Cafe is a Sri Lankan and Indian cafe and restaurant in Mortdale. It's a family run business with chef Chanaka Gunasekara (formerly of Flying Fish and Subcontinental) and his wife Nilu who runs the floor It's a place to make a beeline to if you're feeling like a delicious Sri Lankan crab curry feast I've had a strong craving for Sri Lankan food ever since I got back from my trip to Sri Lanka late last year Laura and I were doing our "round the world trip" visiting restaurants of countries whose food we missed It's a sunny winter's day when we make the drive to Mortdale to Lankan Railway Cafe The name was suggested to them by chef Peter Kuruvita and references the train that winds its way up through Sri Lanka's tea country Now just a note: you'll want to schedule your visit according to what you want to eat if you are hoping for hoppers (not string hoppers but the bowl shaped hoppers) you'll have to visit on a Saturday night Which is also sort of unusual because hoppers are usually a breakfast food If you want Lamphrais (a banana leaf wrapped rice and curry dish) come on Friday night and Sunday is for Kiribath which is rice cooked in coconut milk and shaped into small cakes As it is we are here on a Saturday lunchtime there's a leftover Lamphrais from the night before in the fridge It's a wood apple juice with ice cream for me and a Falooda with basil seeds for her Wood apple is a somewhat acquired taste and not for everyone; it tastes like slightly fermented grainy apples but the ice cream really balances it well Laura lets me loose on the menu which is around 70% Sri Lankan and 30% Indian I choose all my favourite Sri Lankan foods One of my favourite Sri Lankan food categories are "short eats" which are portable snacks In Sri Lanka snacks don't tend to be packet chips or things like that they're more the freshly made and fried short eats that you can grab on the go or for breakfast There is a choice of four items for the mixed snack platter and we go for the fish beef and vegetable short eats which are like crumbed spring rolls with curried filling The three are quite similar but the favourite is the vegetable roll They come with a date and tamarind chutney and a coconut chutney I remember eating Vadai, the round snacks on the famous blue train from Kandy The Ulundu Vadai is a spongy ring made of soaked urad dal and flavoured with coconut The Masala Vadai is a disc of crunchy seasoned lentils Ooh what's that?" I say as I see Chanaka walk past with a tray of freshly baked short eats caramelised onions inside and a soft Croco bun (so named for its shape that resembles a crocodile) with sugar coating on the outside We start with the string hoppers that come with your choice of a vegetable or a meat curry We're more intrigued by the vegetable curries and our picks is the beetroot curry with the string hoppers The beetroot curry is lighter and less coconutty than others that I've had but it's the pick of the three curries We also try the pumpkin curry which is rich in coconut milk but are less taken with the jackfruit curry as the flavours don't quite permeate into the jackfruit pieces To go with our curries we also order an egg paratha which is a flat bread filled with egg It's delicious on its own or used to scoop up a curry A Sri Lankan crab curry feast is something that I remember very fondly from both Sri Lanka and the Maldives Sri Lankan crab curry is a richly flavoured curry made with plenty of curry leaves curry powder and coconut and the medium crab curry is $21 and the large one is $34 which is so very reasonable The blue swimmer crabs are full of meat and there are two whole crab cut in half in this curry Chanaka also brings us some complimentary bread to dip into the curry "Did you leave that bit of bread in there?" pointing to the piece of bread on its side I pick it up and take a bite into the spongy We ordered one of each of the condiments but really we didn't really even touch them pineapple chutney and raita but all we needed was the eggplant moju and the pol sambol I love eggplant moju or eggplant pickle and while it isn't on the menu we ask if we can order some separately It's more chutney-like with more vinegar than the type I had in Sri Lanka but it's a delicious addition to any mouthful of curry or rice I love this little travel sized biryani wrapped up in banana leaves pieces of tender chicken on the bone and potatoes The rice is spiced and flavoursome and I especially like the chicken pieces in this We had ordered the Egg Kottu Rotti but this didn't appear and we didn't check the bill well enough so we will have to come back for that one day Watalappam is similar to a crème caramel but with more spices and more firm in texture It's sweet with a little syrup too but we are too full to make a decent approach at it Nilu giggles when she sees all the food we are taking home with us Do you like food where you have to use your hands and get messy eating And how often do you take food home with you Milk Bar Cafe 2223 is a real blast from the past and a walk down memory lane If you grew up in an era where lollies were 1 cent each and you could play outside without your parents worrying about you then you may just want to pay a visit to the suburb of Mortdale for some delightful nostalgia at Milk Bar 2223 As I approach Milk Bar Cafe 2223 with Mochi vinyl chairs and a familiar vintage Milk Bar sign and a big crowd gathered It seems I'm not the only one that yearns for a bit of nostalgia The queues outside are long and people wait outside for a table Luckily Cheryl arrived at 11:30am and secured a table for Belinda To pass the time she sipped on a strawberry milkshake (served in an aluminium canister of course) There's the aroma of an old fashioned hamburger joint wafting out and the haze from the cooker giving everything a vintage patina The tables are vintage pieces and the seats Well they're old bus seats bought by owner Tony Fitzgerald because they're just about the most comfortable thing you can sit on The 1 cent lollies have resisted the pressures of inflation and are indeed 1 cent each with a limit of 10 per child But it's such a fun idea that even sweet averse Ruby and Mia go up to order some The menu is simple-there are a few concessions to contemporary life like avocado toast and cold pressed juices but for the most part the menu is delightfully nostalgic steak sandwiches and old skool burgers feature along with spiders and milkshakes Breakfast is served from 7-11:30am and lunch from 11:30-2:30pm We order an assortment of drinks-the lime spider is sweet heaven while Cheryl's tip is a worthwhile one-ask for a double pump of strawberry flavouring in your milkshake There are no fancy syrups here but it's amazing how quickly a sip or taste of something can have you thinking that you're wearing your school uniform and Bata school shoes well it's a bit dry and needs some sauce or something but it is golden and freshly cooked There is a choice of chips or salad but we automatically get chips beetroot (tinned of course for the true nostalgic experience) and a choice of barbecue or tomato sauce The waitresses are lovely but it seems that deviations from the menu don't always come through in the order and a spider order is mixed up for a shake Cheryl's burger is the pick-she orders a regular burger and asks for no beetroot (sacrilege!) but adding egg It's actually a perfect add on but they actually don't leave off the beetroot leaving Belinda to pick it out of Cheryl's burger for her as she looks on aghast The burger is classic old skool-there's no milk bun or medium rare patty here One bite and you're back in after school detention "Is it okay?" the young man asks as we tuck into our banana split. It's the first time anyone has ever ordered the banana split. He can rest assured that a banana split is hard to mess up but it's pretty much just what we remember with blue ribbon ice cream, chocolate sauce Don't leave without paying a visit to the back room aka the pool room where everything that was fashionable in the 70s and 80s is pinned to the wall Ruby and Mia play a pinball machine while we reminisce at the brands that we haven't seen in a long time There are Bankcard signs and the original menu shows sandwiches for 15cents Tony explains that it was a runaway success even from the beginning-it's busy at lunchtime but at 2:30pm it gets quiet But come 3:30pm there are schoolkids galore He watches as they put down their smartphones and talk He tells them that they have wifi but they don't use it This is Tony's first food venture and even he seems surprised by its success are you a beetroot on or off a burger kind of person What would you order here and what are your favourite lollies There were three things that led to St George local Beau Curtis opening his own brewery in March The first was realising that his home-brew was actually pretty good “I went from brewing beers for myself and my friends to being asked to provide the beer for my sister-in-law’s wedding All of a sudden it wasn’t just the people closest to me telling me they liked my beer it was people I’d never met before asking where they could buy it,” Curtis tells Broadsheet The second was being forced into a career shift I’d spent 22 years in corporate marketing roles and I was excited to finally be able to express myself creatively.” travel spots and more – curated by those who know Curtis suffered cardiac arrest brought on by a condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) “After playing soccer one night I collapsed on the kitchen floor at home My wife performed eight minutes of CPR and It’s no surprise that the confluence of these life events brought clarity to Curtis but it was becoming clear to me that life is too short I didn’t want to turn around and think to myself ‘I should have done that’ I realised I needed to pursue this.” And so The Social Brewers was born and St George gained its first brewery There has been challenge after challenge getting in the way of making this happen Curtis credits fellow Sydney brewers Yulli’s, Willie the Boatman and Sunday Road for helping him bring his dream to life allowing me to pick their brains and giving me incredibly valuable advice There is such a spirit of camaraderie among brewers Even though they are technically competitors The Social Brewers is the first of its kind in the area and even though it’s only been open since mid-March “You know you’re onto something when you’re already welcoming regulars back less than a month into opening,” Curtis says “We have a lot of people telling us they’ve been waiting for something like this and we’re glad to be able to give the community what they want,” says Curtis For those feeling peckish there’s a regular rotation of food trucks which might include Ryan Gozleme or Volkswurst And for the nights without a food truck in residence meals from local takeaway joints can be ordered and delivered to your table Will Mortdale become the next Marrickville But it would be no surprise to see more breweries popping up as people follow in Curtis’s shoes – and nothing would make him happier “If I found out someone else was opening up a brewery down the road I’d be stoked Charcoal Chicken and Rosewater Desserts: A Local’s Guide to Merrylands Where Chefs Eat: Peter Gilmore Really Knows Crows Nest Ex-Tradies Grill Hard-to-Find Mexican Street Snacks First Look: Berta’s Deli Knows “Everyone Loves a Sandwich” Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus Few countries share Australia’s obsession with specialty coffee like Japan. It makes total sense then, that Japanese-influenced cafes like St Kai have sprung up all over Sydney delivering a world-class standard on the coffee side while stylishly remixing Western-style brunches with Japanese flavours in the kitchen a quiet corner in Mortdale is where you’ll find such things: bacon and egg milk buns with tonkatsu sauce; banana bread served with a dollop of matcha-infused yoghurt Chef Yuki Bagel makes good on her name with a selection of hand-rolled hoops – choose NY-style with cream cheese and optional salmon; or a Tokyo-inspired number with braised veg under a blanket of melted cheddar (you can add Mama Liu’s chilli oil or a gooey 63-degree egg for a few extra bucks) with cheeseburger donburi bowls piled with ground Wagyu beef plus pickles and a fried egg served over rice and slathered in house sauce There’s also thick udon noodles bathing in kombu soy broth with bacon inspired by the Japanese “yoshoku” (Western-influenced) pasta dish St Kai is among the best – and most experimental – purveyors in South Sydney with beans from guest roasters on rotation But you’ll also find rarities such as coffee flower tea iced cascara and cold brew infused with maple lime hops umami caramel shakes and matcha imported from Kagoshima Website: saintkai.square.site We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Residents in the southern Sydney suburb of Mortdale want the Georges River Council to release any updated drafts of the suburb’s master plan which they say could turn the area into a high-rise jungle like neighbouring Hurstville The original master plan draft was made public in July 2021 but since it was deferred for further examination in April 2022 residents have not been privy to any potential changes and are worried councillors will rush to approve the plan despite objections proposed changes.Credit: Google Earth/Georges River Council Georges River mayor Nick Katris would not divulge whether there had been any changes to the master plan since July 2021 saying that it was “touching on confidential information” David Martin and Deborah Mackie from the Save Mortdale Village group are campaigning for the council to revise its original draft and limit building heights to 12 metres to stop their suburb from being overdeveloped The available draft proposes building heights of 22 metres (six storeys) along the city spine while increasing some residential heights to 13 metres and extending low and medium density further into residential zones “We do not want another Hurstville on our doorstep They want this little life where you know all of your shopkeepers David Martin and Deborah Mackie are campaigning for height restrictions in Mortdale.Credit: Steven Siewert The available draft plan outlines changes that it says will “allow additional jobs and housing in the areas within 400 metres of Mortdale station” Katris said that the council would be taking the community’s opinion into “serious consideration” told the Herald that they would welcome new developments in the neighbourhood to stimulate economic growth the better it is for our livelihood,” one shopkeeper said Oatley state MP Mark Coure does not support the plan in its current form, and a petition he started has received more than 1000 signatures “A considerable number of residents have contacted my office with serious and valid concerns aboutthe Mortdale Master Plan and the impact it will have on our community,” Coure said “The re-zoning of the Mortdale village town centre will add a substantial number of new dwellings in the Mortdale area These extra dwellings will mean that more people and more cars will continue to crowd local streets increasing congestion and decreasing parking availability.” A spokesperson for Georges River Council said that the “development of the Mortdale master plan is in accordance with the directions in the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS)” and that it was a “condition of the Department of Planning and Environment endorsed by Local Housing Strategy.” Member for Oatley Mark Coure (left) and David Martin of the Save Mortdale Village Group.Credit: Steven Siewert The LSPS outlines a target of 3450 additional dwellings in the Georges River area from 2021 to 2026 and another 5750 dwellings between 2026 and 2036 not inappropriate development,” Coure said “Throughout the lockdown in 2021 residents were not able to have their say on the plan in-person due to COVID restrictions and [the] council has only just brought back in-person consultation for the plan More time and transparency are needed to ensure that locals get an adequate chance to provide their feedback.” Mackie and Martin acknowledge that Mortdale needs a facelift and say that they aren’t opposed to development but they want the council to address the community’s concerns The council spokesperson said that councillors would be “considering options in respect to the exhibited draft master plan at its environment committee meeting” on September 12 but did not address whether the community would be consulted further on any revised plan The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here Residents in the southern Sydney suburb of Mortdale want the Georges River Council to release any updated drafts of the suburb\\u2019s master plan saying that it was \\u201Ctouching on confidential information\\u201D and we don\\u2019t want it ruined,\\u201D Mackie said \\u201CWe do not want another Hurstville on our doorstep The available draft plan outlines changes that it says will \\u201Callow additional jobs and housing in the areas within 400 metres of Mortdale station\\u201D Katris said that the council would be taking the community\\u2019s opinion into \\u201Cserious consideration\\u201D the better it is for our livelihood,\\u201D one shopkeeper said Oatley state MP Mark Coure does not support the plan in its current form and a has received more than 1000 signatures \\u201CA considerable number of residents have contacted my office with serious and valid concerns aboutthe Mortdale Master Plan and the impact it will have on our community,\\u201D Coure said \\u201CThe re-zoning of the Mortdale village town centre will add a substantial number of new dwellings in the Mortdale area increasing congestion and decreasing parking availability.\\u201D A spokesperson for Georges River Council said that the \\u201Cdevelopment of the Mortdale master plan is in accordance with the directions in the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS)\\u201D and that it was a \\u201Ccondition of the Department of Planning and Environment endorsed by Local Housing Strategy.\\u201D not inappropriate development,\\u201D Coure said \\u201CThroughout the lockdown in 2021 residents were not able to have their say on the plan in-person due to COVID restrictions and [the] council has only just brought back in-person consultation for the plan More time and transparency are needed to ensure that locals get an adequate chance to provide their feedback.\\u201D and say that they aren\\u2019t opposed to development but they want the council to address the community\\u2019s concerns \\u201CWe don\\u2019t just want to be told and you\\u2019ve got no say,\\u201D Mackie said The council spokesperson said that councillors would be \\u201Cconsidering options in respect to the exhibited draft master plan at its environment committee meeting\\u201D on September 12 The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories David Martin and Jana Kostadinovska on Morts Road Picture: John VeageThere is no escaping the Mortdale streetscape works problems when shopping at our lovely Mortdale village It took 14 years to build the Sydney Opera House Friends at my local branch of AIR (Australian Independent Retirees) wonder if the Mortdale streetscape works will take longer than it took to build the Opera House We experience the frustration with reduced parking and constant pavement reworking almost on a daily basis There are parts of the 'new' paving that have been re-laid several times due to poor workmanship causing rain water to run into shop doorways It seems amazing that this was done in part to remove the unsightly power poles when large 'flag' poles have been erected in their place Visual pollution replaced by visual pollution With due respect to Council who have had to manage this project out of hours with much work done after shops close there are rumours that the Council are now on a 'go-slow' due to lack of funds If this does take longer than it took to build the Opera House then Mortdale should at least get some sails I must congratulate your paper The Leader in producing a revealing It's great to keep up with local reporting re councils decisions for example A lot of areas don't have a "local paper" these days Here's hoping The Leader resists being bought by a conglomerate and as consequence ceases production page 27) that the Government has a plan to address housing crisis the high-rise residential buildings have been approved by Georges River Council (GRC) and the Southern Region Planning Panel The residents on the northern side of Kogarah Public School look into class rooms and onto playgrounds The Education Department did not object to the closeness of residents The Kogarah Public School P&C Committee is seeking signatures for a petition to accommodate the growing children's population which is moving into the neighbouring buildings Kogarah High School fenced in the sports ground and the teachers' car park There is a greater need for electricity because the interiors are not well ventilated hence the need for clothes dryers and air conditioning The GRC Local Government Area cannot provide employment for the existing population If the Government is committed to housing expansion it needs to be planning now for the infrastructure replacement and expansion Mr Minns points to the efforts made for expanding the powers of the NSW Building Commission to monitor design and quality work a 20 storey and 8 storey buildings have serious defects and the Building Commissioner is refusing to issue an occupancy certificate the NSW Government is not planning for these changes 13 Nov 2023 • 2m read • View Author Revised-Mortdale-masterplan-approved-1732010012.png Georges River Council has greenlit a revised masterplan for its suburb of Mortdale, which will deliver some 578 homes within the area. The masterplan has been created by CM+ with the plan of transforming Mortdale into a vibrant community with a contemporary village centre, with a variety of housing types, open and green spaces and streets and a plethora of retail, social and commercial entities. The masterplan accounts for an increase in population within the LGA, with the Georges River population expected to increase by over 35,000 in the next 17 years. The initial masterplan, devised in 2021, contained nearly 1,000 homes. Nearly 1,000 submissions were received by Council during June and July 2023, with the submissions calling for an increase of commercial floorspace and residential choice, as well as an improvement of the public space network and public domain. Fast forward two years and nearly half of the proposed homes have been slashed, with local residents concerned the town would become a “high-rise Hurstville”. The plan will see building heights increased within the area, with a number of retail areas to be revitalised to boost the local economy and visitor engagement. Medium and low rise towers will front Pitt Street and Morts Road at six and four storeys at a maximum for each respective thoroughfare. Certain areas will allow for high density and encourage multi-residential development, while other areas will be zoned as medium density for housing. A planning proposal will now be formulated by local government. Rooted, resilient, resonant: Off-grid family living amongst the rugged Australian landscape Using DecoBatten®’s latest profile on The Seaside Sanctuary Solid Nordic softwood in interior design: Sustainable solutions for joinery, flooring and wall panelling Construction of resort-style clubhouse begins at AVID’s over 50s lifestyle precinct in Fraser Coast Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. A four-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after falling out of an apartment window in Sydney's south Paramedics went to a home on George Street at Mortdale just before 2pm on Friday after reports that a child had fallen about eight metres from the window A four-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after falling out of an apartment window in Sydney's south.Credit: Nine They treated the boy for a suspected head injury before he was taken to Sydney Children's Hospital in a stable condition Inspector Garren Constable from NSW Ambulance said bystanders and police did a "great job" to look after the boy until paramedics arrived "Injuries from falls like this have the potential to cause external injuries but it’s the potential serious internal injuries that cause us the most concern," Inspector Constable said "These kind of accidents can happen in seconds so it’s important to take extra care at home especially during the school holidays." At the end of each day, we’ll send you the most important breaking news headlines, evening entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy.  Sign up here A four-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after falling out of an apartment window in Sydney's south They treated the boy for a suspected head injury before he was taken to Sydney Children's Hospital in a stable condition Inspector Garren Constable from NSW Ambulance said bystanders and police did a \\\"great job\\\" to look after the boy until paramedics arrived \\\"Injuries from falls like this have the potential to cause external injuries but it\\u2019s the potential serious internal injuries that cause us the most concern,\\\" Inspector Constable said \\\"These kind of accidents can happen in seconds so it\\u2019s important to take extra care at home especially during the school holidays.\\\" At the end of each day, we\\u2019ll send you the most important breaking news headlines, evening entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy. \\u00A0Sign up\\u00A0here Hurstville and Panania train stations if it gains office on May 18 The commitment was announced by the party's spokesman on Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese and Labor candidate for Banks A joint statement said the funding would come from Labor's National Park and Ride Fund for new or expanded car parks at public transport hubs "These three train stations on the Illawarra and Airport Lines service commuters across the suburbs of East Hills Hurstville Grove and Mortdale," the statement said the existing car parks at these stations are full by 7.30am leaving commuters to seek parking in nearby streets or instead simply drive to work." Mr Albanese said Labor understood the way in which population growth was placing increased pressure on the public transport system "We'll invest in better public transport across the country but also in expanding parking facilities so commuters can catch their trains and get to work with a minimum of fuss,'' he said Mr Gambian said Labor's commitment demonstrated it was listening to the community "Over nearly six years of chaotic government the Abbott-Turnbull-Morrison government has cut infrastructure investment and allowed traffic congestion to worsen on its watch," he said "A Shorten Labor Government would invest in better public transport better roads and improved park and ride facilities an approach that will make a real difference to the lives of Australians Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a re-elected Coalition government would provide $7.5 million for commuter car parking at Hurstville $60 million congestion-busting boost 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 At St Kai, classic Japanese and modern breakfast flavours combine in a brunch-filled flurry Discover masterful dishes like the donburi rice bowls tossed with ground Wagyu beef the secret house sauce and a fried egg (delicately placed atop the whole thing) It's essentially a deconstructed cheeseburger in a bowl with rice instead of a milk bun If you're not after a steamy bowl of noodles to start your day you can turn your attention to the bagels topped with the likes of avocado chilli oil and an onsen egg for a tasty makeover of the classic avocado toast Those that head in for lunch should go right for a warming bowl of ramen — made fairly classically The Yaki-style ramen (with fried noodles rather than boiled) comes with house-fermented kimchi furikake and a fried egg; and the spicy tantanmen ramen is made from miso-soaked pork mince If you want something that can easily be eaten on the go the wagyu beef brekkie roll with a fried egg and Tokyo mac sauce Few countries share the diehard love for this caffeinated nectar of the gods quite like the Japanese — a fact that is well and truly on show at St Kai It sources Diggy Doo's beans to serve up classic coffees as well as a few special creations And the Ghost in a Shell option comes with a coffee flower tea iced cascara and a decent splash of cold brew St Kai is one of Sydney's best cafes because it expertly creates authentic Japanese dishes while also thinking up totally unique things to eat and drink and you'll be dying to come again — trying something different every time Penshurst and Oatley RSL Sub-branches was held this morning at Mortdale Memorial Park Official guests included Federal Member for Banks David Coleman and State Member for Oatley Mark Coure "Anzac Day is special time of year on the Australian calendar," Mr Coure said but is also represents something else," he said the courage and the dedication of those men who first landed on Gallipoli's shores in 1915 Anzacs who put country before their friends They gave their lives so that we may have a better one Picture: Chris LaneIt was a partial victory for residents when Georges River Council's environment and planning committee amended the draft Mortdale Local Centre Master Plan after listening to their feedback The residents now hope the rest of the full council will also listen to the wishes of the community when the draft Master Plan goes to the October 23 council meeting to be endorsed Councillors on the environment and planning committee were presented with two options for the Mortdale Master Plan when they met on October 9 The Council report recommended the adoption of Option 1a which provides for an additional 578 residential dwellings in the Mortdale local centre through shop-top housing terraces/townhouses and residential flat buildings maximum building heights would be limited to four storeys and closer to the station along Pitt Street maximum building heights would be six storeys Option 2A provides for an additional 270 residential dwellings through shop-top housing only Maximum building heights would be limited to four storeys The residents asked for Option 2a with an amendment for more family homes Councillor Christina Jamieson submitted an amendment - that Council adopt option 2A as exhibited with the following amendments in response to submissions received to maintain the village character ensure a lower building scale in the centre and increase housing diversity This included rezoning of the street block bound by Newman Street Victoria Avenue and Cook Lane from R2 Low Density Residential to R3 Medium Density Residential with a height of nine-metres or 2.5 storeys and floor space ratio of 0.7:1 with associated public domain improvements "The Mortdale Village Community has already seen the results of over-development - we've seen it unfold in both Hurstville and Kogarah," Cr Jamieson said "We've seen it with the local Ellen Subway and Railway Parade developments The community do not want it to spread to the other side of Mortdale "Time and time again the local community has come to me I am urging you tonight to listen to their concerns to listen to their ideas and to listen to their feedback "The community acknowledges the need for an uplift for an increase in affordable housing and a revitalisation of the Mortdale Shopping Centre "Council can argue to the Department of Planning and Environment that our amended Master Plan is the appropriate course of action because Council is on course to meet their housing target set down by the NSW State Government to reach 14,000 new dwellings by 2036 "By expanding the B2 zone it will allow Council to meet its commitment and targets set out in the Commercial Centres Strategy by creating an additional 6,600sqm of commercial floor space and creating jobs and growth." Catherine Ford of the Save Mortdale Village community group told the committee "We don't need six storey development as we already have the highest density in the whole LGA," she said "I support Option 2A with the following amendment - four storeys down Pitt Street and Morts Road Victoria Avenue and St Catherine Street rezoned R3 for townhouses This will provide a greater choice of housing and not overload Mortdale with units "Over 400 submissions were collected on the streets of Mortdale The support from the community for No More Than Four storeys has been overwhelming But Councillor Nick Katris spoke against the amendment "The planning Proposal for 2a is a non-entity "If you don't come up with something sensible you are actually putting the residents at risk of having their planning power taken away and you may have eight-storey buildings all the way down Morts Road." Cr Kathryn Landsberry also spoke against the amendment "Hurstville and Kogarah have done the heavy lifting Mortdale is not being asked to do hugely heavy lifting It's not up to Mortdale to resolve the housing crisis but everybody has to play their part "If we go with this option we are effectively doing nothing." The committee supported Cr Jamieson's amendment by 5:3 votes It now goes to the October 23 full council meeting to be endorsed There is an unknown connection issue between Cloudflare and the origin web server There is an issue between Cloudflare's cache and your origin web server. Cloudflare monitors for these errors and automatically investigates the cause. To help support the investigation, you can pull the corresponding error log from your web server and submit it our support team. Please include the Ray ID (which is at the bottom of this error page). Additional troubleshooting resources. We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Silver Fox Cafe has plenty of comfortable seating in a high-ceilinged, industrial-look space.Credit: Wolter Peeters Picture a cafe called Silver Fox, and you'll likely imagine a sleek, charming but serious type that has the spirit of Idris Elba or mid-2000s George Clooney. Mortdale's newest local is all that – but with the spirit of a pop culture-loving Millennial. Opened in December 2018, the cafe is run by couple Valentina and Oliver Neckovski. Behind them is 15 years of experience in the coffee business, operating as franchisees all over Sydney. Silver Fox is their first independently owned cafe and is a family project in the truest sense. While the pair manage front of house, their 20-year-old son Aleksander pulls Pablo and Rusty's shots at the coffee counter. Daughter Caitlin, 18, works part-time in the kitchen while studying to become a chef. Banana pancakes at Silver Fox.Credit: Wolter Peeters The perks of having a Millennial brains trust? You'll spot plenty of pop-culture references, for one. Have fun ordering a Cardi Beef (a peppered angus beef burger), Thank you, Eggs (eggs your way), or a pimped up bacon and egg roll with grilled haloumi, avocado and a tangy tomato chutney – aptly named the Notorious B+E. Elsewhere, you'll see plenty of vego-forward options among poke bowls, black garlic aioli-laced fries and pancake stacks with scoops of colourful taro ice-cream. These aren't your typical outer-suburbs staples, but they've found their way to the menu thanks to Caitlin's fascination with brunch trends and a hyper-awareness of what catches the eye of hungry cafe-goers on Instagram. Plenty of thought is put into dish styling at Silver Fox. Order a stack of banana pancakes – as most regulars do – and you'll see that the golden discs aren't just impressively fluffy from an aerated batter, but uniform in size. Two halves of banana come lightly bruleed and a ring of hazelnut praline, white chocolate ganache and fresh blackberries complete the look. There's a scoop of bright magenta taro ice-cream, too – an unlikely flavour pairing, but it works. Here, vegan brunchers are looked after with the zingy spiced pakoras. These Indian-inspired fritters are made with chunks of fresh broccolini and nutty roasted pumpkin folded through the mix. Served with a zesty baba ghanoush, house-pickled red onion and fried kale, the crunchy vegetable parcels make a tasty contrast to the minty coconut yoghurt. Just beet it (salad).Credit: Wolter Peeters A beetroot salad is colourful with rounds of heirloom beets, cumin spiced carrots and house-made labna. Add a side of slow roasted lamb, cooked overnight in a low oven, for a hit of extra protein. One word of advice for late-risers: things can sell fast. On a busy Friday, the pink and purple poke bowl is gone by lunch – so get in early if you're keen to try the champagne and grapefruit cured gravlax paired with purple jasmine rice. There is plenty of comfortable seating inside the high-ceilinged, industrial-look space. One of the best things about having an on-trend neighbourhood cafe is getting access to all your favourite inner city treats minus the stress. At Silver Fox, this means getting single origin brews from rotating specialty coffee darlings such as Marrickville's ONA or Byron Bay's Marvell Street. Regulars are rewarded with extra love, too – the Neckovskis do $3 happy hour coffee specials during the week from 7am to 8am, with no extra charge for milk alternatives. It's a pretty good reason to get cosy with this charming neighbour. Main attraction: An on-trend neighbourhood cafe with a Millennial spirit and an attractive menu. Bonus points for impressive single origin specials from ONA and Marvell Street. Must-try: The banana pancakes – these golden discs aren't just impressively fluffy from an aerated batter, but uniform in size and served with bruleed banana crescents. Insta-worthy dish: Most dishes are plated with a colourful aesthetic in mind. The pancakes will score likes, as would the technicoloured poke bowl or the spiced pakoras. Drinks: Pablo & Rusty's espresso $3.5-4, rotating single origin $3.5-6.5; Pablo & Rusty's tea $4. Opened late last year, this sunny neighbourhood spot serves up Campos brews, rotating single origins and vegan hot chocolate alongside an all-day brunch menu that's big on vego and gluten-free options. Try the grazing plate or the croissant toast with rhubarb compote. Anyone who's spent time in Greece was probably once hooked on a local version of coffee frappe. It's an icy, foamy drink that's made with (surprise!) instant Nescafe. At Sugarsalt, you can order one and relive your holiday memory while snacking on freshly baked spanikopita every morning. From the nostalgic awnings to its hearty menu, everything about Mamma Barone says old-school Italian. Work your way through cool weather classics such as the four-cheese arancini and slow-cooked wagyu brisket pappadelle. Don't forget to check out their wood-fired calzone. Known for its picture-perfect sweet scrolls, Oregano Bakery's new Peakhurst outpost continues to supply locals with its Lebanese-inspired snail-like pastries. Think flavours such as banoffee, red velvet and chocolate and cashew – washed down with an excellent Reformatory Coffee Lab brew. Picture a cafe called Silver Fox, and you'll likely imagine a sleek, charming but serious type that has the spirit of Idris Elba or mid-2000s George Clooney. Mortdale's newest local is all that \\u2013 but with the spirit of a pop culture-loving Millennial. Opened in December 2018, the cafe is run by couple Valentina and Oliver Neckovski. Behind them is 15 years of experience in the coffee business, operating as franchisees all over Sydney. Silver Fox is their first independently owned cafe and is a family project in the truest sense. While the pair manage front of house, their 20-year-old son Aleksander pulls Pablo and Rusty's shots at the coffee counter. Daughter Caitlin, 18, works part-time in the kitchen while studying to become a chef. The perks of having a Millennial brains trust? You'll spot plenty of pop-culture references, for one. Have fun ordering a Cardi Beef (a peppered angus beef burger), Thank you, Eggs (eggs your way), or a pimped up bacon and egg roll with grilled haloumi, avocado and a tangy tomato chutney \\u2013 aptly named the Notorious B+E. Elsewhere, you'll see plenty of vego-forward options among poke bowls, black garlic aioli-laced fries and pancake stacks with scoops of colourful taro ice-cream. These aren't your typical outer-suburbs staples, but they've found their way to the menu thanks to Caitlin's fascination with brunch trends and a hyper-awareness of what catches the eye of hungry cafe-goers on Instagram. Plenty of thought is put into dish styling at Silver Fox. Order a stack of banana pancakes \\u2013 as most regulars do \\u2013 and you'll see that the golden discs aren't just impressively fluffy from an aerated batter, but uniform in size. Two halves of banana come lightly bruleed and a ring of hazelnut praline, white chocolate ganache and fresh blackberries complete the look. There's a scoop of bright magenta taro ice-cream, too \\u2013 an unlikely flavour pairing, but it works. One word of advice for late-risers: things can sell fast. On a busy Friday, the pink and purple poke bowl is gone by lunch \\u2013 so get in early if you're keen to try the champagne and grapefruit cured gravlax paired with purple jasmine rice. At Silver Fox, this means getting single origin brews from rotating specialty coffee darlings such as Marrickville's ONA or Byron Bay's Marvell Street. Regulars are rewarded with extra love, too \\u2013 the Neckovskis do $3 happy hour coffee specials during the week from 7am to 8am, with no extra charge for milk alternatives. It's a pretty good reason to get cosy with this charming neighbour. Must-try: The banana pancakes \\u2013 these golden discs aren't just impressively fluffy from an aerated batter, but uniform in size and served with bruleed banana crescents. Drinks: Pablo & Rusty's espresso $3.5-4, rotating single origin $3.5-6.5; Pablo & Rusty's tea $4. Opened late last year, this sunny neighbourhood spot serves up Campos brews, rotating single origins and vegan hot chocolate alongside an all-day brunch menu that's big on vego and gluten-free options. Try the grazing plate or the croissant toast with rhubarb compote. Anyone who's spent time in Greece was probably once hooked on a local version of coffee frappe. It's an icy, foamy drink that's made with (surprise!) instant Nescafe. At Sugarsalt, you can order one and relive your holiday memory while snacking on freshly baked spanikopita every morning. From the nostalgic awnings to its hearty menu, everything about Mamma Barone says old-school Italian. Work your way through cool weather classics such as the four-cheese arancini and slow-cooked wagyu brisket pappadelle. Don't forget to check out their wood-fired calzone. Known for its picture-perfect sweet scrolls, Oregano Bakery's new Peakhurst outpost continues to supply locals with its Lebanese-inspired snail-like pastries. Think flavours such as banoffee, red velvet and chocolate and cashew \\u2013 washed down with an excellent Reformatory Coffee Lab brew. ABC News News HomeMan hit by train while intoxicated awarded $650kShare Man hit by train while intoxicated awarded $650kTopic:Law, Crime and Justice A train pulls into Schofields Railway Station in Sydney's north-west in November 2011. Can be used as a Sydney train generic. (ABC News: Mark Tobin) Link copiedShareShare articleNew South Wales RailCorp has been ordered to pay $650,000 in compensation to a man who was run over by a train in Sydney's south. Shane John King lost a leg in the incident at Mortdale station at 3:00am on September 2 in 2006 and sued RailCorp for $1.3 million. Justice David Davies in the Supreme Court ruled the driver of the train breached his duty of care by not using the emergency brake when he saw an object on the track. But he also found the injured man was 50 per cent responsible for the accident because he was intoxicated after drinking three longneck bottles of beer. "It was the extent of that intoxication which caused him to be on the railway line and not to look after his own safety when he had fallen there," Justice Davies said. "I consider that the contributory negligence was of a significant order and I find that the plaintiff was 50 per cent responsible for the accident." Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) (Aerial view looking north-east).A new petition has been launched calling on Georges River Council to stop pushing through major rezoning changes to Mortdale and Beverly Hills during the Covid-19 pandemic The petition is in response to Georges River Council's draft Beverly Hills Town Centre Master Plan which includes up to 10-storey buildings in the commercial centre and four-storey units in surrounding streets to create 1500 new units and the draft Mortdale Town Centre Master Plan which will create 969 new units The public exhibition period for the draft Mortdale Master Plan closes on Friday September 24 while the council deferred consideration of the draft Beverly Hills Master Plan for a Councillor workshop at the July council meeting Councillors were concerned about proposals in the plan for the compulsory acquisition of a number of properties in Beverly Hills and also late amendments to increase heights from eight to ten-storeys at sites along Kings Georges Road who launched the petition said the consultation for both these draft Master Plans has occurred during the Covid-19 restrictions "This has prevented the community from meeting to discuss and spread awareness and to consult with Council staff during the exhibition periods of both Master Plans," said Mr Jones who is a former director of environmental services with Kogarah Council and is a candidate for the Georges River Residents and Ratepayers Party drastic impacts on everybody who lives in Beverly Hills and Mortdale," Mr Jones said "The Beverly Hills plan also involves the extensive compulsory acquisition of people's homes "Both Master Plans will generate more traffic congestion on our local roads "Schools and public transport are already at capacity Georges River Council is meeting its housing targets so there is no need for the council to accelerate these Master Plans during the current COVID-19 pandemic," he said The petition calls on Georges River Council to cease the progression of both the Beverly Hills and Mortdale Master Plans until such time as COVID-19 restrictions are completely lifted to allow residents full face-to-face consultation with each other and with Council officers and also to attend public convened meetings so that the community can be fully informed https://www.teamgrrrp.com.au/news/grc-stop-pushing-through-major-rezoning-during-covid19 Submissions on the draft Mortdale Master Plan close on Friday To find out more information, view the draft Master Plan or make a submission go to : yoursay.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au For news tips contact me at jgainsford@theleader.com.au "There are no plans for a 15-storey development," Mortdale RSL Club president Geoff Denyer said "The draft Mortdale Masterplan doesn't allow for 15-storeys," Mr Denyer said "Under the Masterplan the absolute biggest structure would be seven to nine-storeys for the suburb Mr Denyer stressed that the club development is still only in the planning stage most of us aged between 40 to 60 years old and we are doing our best to keep the club afloat "A lot of the smaller clubs in NSW have gone and with it a lot of the social fabric of communities has gone as well "We can't rely on gaming machine revenue into the future Our plans are about the long-term sustainability of the club We would be looking at a combination of a commercial and residential development "We would keep hold of the commercial component which will give us a stable rental income into the future "You need to be able to pay our bills before you open the door This is the business model that successful clubs will adopt "This is about what the club will be in in ten or 20 yeas time not where the club will be in one or two years time "It's about having a successful Mortdale club long after we are gone." "The Board of Directors of Mortdale RSL Community Club have been working towards a development on the Club site for approximately six years This is not a new proposal and themembers have been kept well informed of the progress throughout this period "Members have been overwhelmingly in support of the Board's intentions at every meeting that has been held as the current Club building is badly in need of replacement." Mr Denyer said the Board hopes that a future development on the current site will revitalize this "dead-end" of Mortdale "The Board believes that the south-western area of the Mortdale CBD (along Pitt Street) has been allowed to deteriorate badly and is very much a "poor relation" when compared to the main shopping strip along Morts Road Businesses in that area are thriving and there are no empty commercial spaces "Along Pitt Street there are multiple empty shops and tenancies turn over regularly due to declining patronage along with COVID restrictions and a Board decision not to prioritize gaming machines as a principal revenue source has led to declining revenues for Mortdale RSL Community Club "The Club supports the Mortdale town centre revitalisation and Council's endeavours in this area "We hope that the redevelopment of the Club might be a catalyst for other good outcomes that benefit the community "A new Club building that provides a greater focus on family dining and community spaces would be a great contribution to the town centre "The simple fact of the matter is that it is inevitable that development will occur on the Club site in the future The Board of Directors would like it to be for the benefit of the members of Mortdale RSL Community Club "This would allow the Club to continue service to the community in remembrance of those ex-service personnel whose memory we have preserved for over 100 years in Mortdale the land would almost certainly be purchased by a developer who would build on the site with little or no regard for the community," he said The Class 2' pumper Iveco fire truck is fitted with all the safety features of a modern firefighting vehicle including an emergency lighting package and improved stowage configuration for quick access to vital lifesaving equipment the truck is fitted with a high-pressure pump that has the capability of dispensingCompressed Air Foam (CAFS) which uses foam mixed with water to fight solid and liquidFires CAFS increases the efficiency of firefighting vehicles by up to five times when compared to non-CAFS equipped vehicles as water lasts longer and is used more effectively Having a CAFS-fitted vehicle at Mortdale Fire Station has increased the capacity of the station and allowed the firefighters to expand the types of situations they can respond to helping to maintain safety and security in the local area Oatley MP Mark Coure and NSW Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott visited the station to present the new fire truck to firefighters Mr Coure said that the Mortdale brigade have been keeping the members of the community safe since 1908 and have always been willing to assist with state-wide operations includingthis summer's devastating bushfire season "Mortdale Fire Station has been diligently responding to emergencies in the local area formany years and has been an important pillar of the local community," Mr Coure said "The brigade have made it their mission to be available to assist anyone in need It is because of that ingrained spirit of service that firefighters from the Mortdale Station bravely assisted in fighting bushfires this summer in many different locations across the state." "The introduction of this new state-of-the-art vehicle will further expand the station's capacity and allow the station to more effectively respond to different call-outs including chemical spills and road accidents." "I am proud to be part of a government that is continually investing in its emergency services and providing the latest equipment so our first responders are able to keep the community safe." Mr Elliott said the new truck will increase the capacity of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters to deal with fires chemical spills and other emergencies in the local area "The NSW Government is committed to providing our dedicated firefighters with the best equipment and technology available," Mr Elliott said "The FRNSW fleet is made up of more than 650 fire trucks and rescue vehicles across NSW and our priority is to ensure firefighters have the best vehicles available to do their jobs effectively and safely." is one of the bachelorette's on this year's season of The Bachelor Australia One girl in pink has already made quite the impression - maybe not yet on The Bachelor himself (give her time) but certainly on the other girls vying for one highly sought-after heart Vakoo is among the contestants chasing the love game on this season's The Bachelor Australia She is among the 20 ladies (and another eight to come on Thursday night's episode) who have their claws out hoping to receive a rose from Melbourne's Matt Agnew - quite the dashing 'Superman' type whose job as an astrophysicist has many a ladies confused as to what that career actually means (Gemini anyone?) practice primping for the perfect arrival before stepping out heels-first from the stretch limo into the waiting glance of the star-gazing bachelor He'd already laid eyes on some eager gals ready to snag their man, a handful of them dressed in the sparkly designs of Caringbah's Amy Taylor. With her competition frocked to the max - one in a not-so-obvious wedding dress another two speaking in Persian and Mandarin tongues and a Miss popular Chelsie plastering tattoos smack back on bachie's heart Vakoo continued her grand entrance by again using her 'prop' and rolling out her own red carpet across the bulb-glowing lawn All this in wide view of the champers-shaking green glares thrown like knives in her direction from the other glam cocktail party queens who likened the bubbly beauty to a Victoria's Secret starlet Never mind the not-so-invisible gown tape during pre-mentioned runway stride The game of love: Vakoo hopes to keep getting roses Peter Sidrak and Karen Argy from The Heritage Pharmacy Mortdale support a NSW expanded trial into providing greater access to treatment for urinary tract infections Picture by Chris LaneA NSW trial into pharmacies prescribing antibiotics for urinary tract infections has rolled out giving more women access to fast treatment 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 areaContinueFrom July 31 almost 100 pharmacies across the state are able to assess and treat women for UTIs NSW Health Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant said the NSW Government's $3 million statewide community pharmacy prescribing trial has expanded after a successful pilot when 94 participating pharmacies provided nearly 900 consultations delivered in pharmacy settings Dr Chant says the response so far from the community is pleasing during the two-month feasibility period demonstrating there is a need for innovative models of care "This expansion of services means more women with uncomplicated UTIs will be able to visit their nearest participating pharmacy and receive advice - and where appropriate - be dispensed medication for their UTI and information provided to their usual GP to support integrated primary care," Dr Chant said the NSW Government is covering the cost of the $20 consultation fee for patients seeking treatment through a participating pharmacy meaning the only out-of-pocket costs for women seeking treatment will be for the medication they need and rigorous procedures need to be in place to guarantee women who do not meet the criteria are appropriately referred to a GP or hospital The reforms have been applauded by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia The Heritage Pharmacy at Mortdale participated in the initial feasibility study Proprietor Patricia Mallos welcomes the move "We take an integrated approach and like to look at providing people with solutions to their problems The biggest problem we have is people coming in with an UTI can't be referred quick enough to the medical centre next door which is often quite busy," she said "They can't book an appointment straight away Ms Mallos said pharmacies were ideal candidates for the trial because UTIs "It's about assessing the patient and making sure there is nothing else going on and giving treatment before it becomes complicated and go into the kidneys," she said "We aren't looking at taking over doctor's roles but looking at types of infections that can be addressed fairly quickly and determining whether its an uncomplicated UTI which is most cases it is." many women between the ages of 18-65 were asking for advice about their UTI symptoms "We knew they needed the antibiotic so this will be embraced," she said "We will start to put signs up now about it and women can come in and have that conversation." She says the process to access the treatment is thorough "The screening comes with a lot of questions - more than a GP might ask," she said and we give them a bottle for a sample before they start treatment so they have something to give the doctor in case they don't get better in a few days The trial will be further expanded in September with reforms to allow pharmacists to provide repeat dispensing of oral contraceptives These reforms are expected to create a savings of almost $80 million per annum for the NSW Government through reduced healthcare costs and will ease pressure on the rest of the healthcare system Want more local news? Sign up for your free weekly newsletter. 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The Panel also found that the Planning Proposal's Voluntary Planning Agreement offer failed to address the infrastructure requirements needed to support the proposed changes in land use The Mortdale RSL Club has said the Planning Proposal was about securing the long-term sustainability of the club Rather than relying on gaming machine revenue into the future the club would see a combination of commercial and residential development with the commercial component giving the club a stable rental income into the future the club will investigate its options at its next boarding meeting The Mortdale RSL Sub-Branch was formed several months later Picture: Georges River Council Libraries Local StudiesGeorges River Council joined in congratulating the Mortdale RSL Sub-Branch and its members as they celebrate their 100th anniversary this Anzac Day The Anzac Day Dawn Service held by the Mortdale RSL Sub-Branch in Mortdale Memorial Park in 2017.Mayor Kevin Greene officially congratulated the Sub-Branch in a Mayoral Minute at last night's council meeting Councillor Greene said the Mortdale RSL Sub Branch has made a significant contribution to the local community over the years through the support they have provided to returned servicemen and women in the Georges River area "This year marks the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Mortdale RSL Sub-Branch less than six months after the end of the Great War Mortdale was given its charter to represent local returned sailors and soldiers "Over 100 years the Sub-Branch has provided for its members "The underlying principles of the charter have been maintained and indeed strengthened "Our community is grateful for their ongoing efforts and we congratulate Mortdale RSL Sub Branch on this significant anniversary," he said "Anzac Day is a time to remember the sacrifice Australians have made for our country and this Anzac Day I'd like to encourage everyone to also take a moment to consider the great work that the Sub Branch continues to do in supporting those in our community who have served their country the Sub-Branch has provided for its members If you believe that this is a technical error, please contact us and tell us the location of this page She has previously vowed to stay out of politics but Anthony Albanese's girlfriend Jodie Haydon was today pictured out and about campaigning hard for the Labor Party The 'first lady' of Australian politics was snapped handing out leaflets for Labor's Oatley candidate Ash Ambihaipahar at Mortdale Station in southern Sydney ahead of the NSW state election on March 25 Dressed in a stylish bright red blazer paired with black slacks and heels Ms Haydon was seen smiling and chatting with Anna Minns wife of NSW opposition leader Chris Minns in a Liberal-held electorate The pair embraced one another before handing out party flyers to passing members of the public and posing for a selfie with Ms Ambihaipahar The candidate later posted the picture on her Facebook page alongside the caption: 'Yeah the girls Great to have Jodie Haydon and Anna Minns at Mortdale station this morning.' vowed to avoid political commentary before Mr Albanese became prime minister 'Anthony is the one here who is running for political office it's not me,' she said in a News Corp interview before the 2022 election 'My job will be to focus on my day job and allow Anthony to focus on his.' But her political views have come to light on a number of occasions since Mr Albanese assumed high office in May last year Last week, Daily Mail Australia exclusively revealed that Ms Haydon participated in a campaign to reform the superannuation system in 2019 She wrote an article calling on the federal government to make a raft of changes to super rules in order to protect women and low-income earners The dossier revelation came after Mr Albanese faced accusations of breaking a campaign promise following the announcement his Labor government would double the tax on money in superannuation accounts over $3million Western Sydney to parents who were school teachers now reportedly works as a women's officer at the NSW Public Service Association Last year, Daily Mail Australia revealed she would regularly share her political views on her LinkedIn account. These included calls for the date of Australia Day to be changed, support for pay rises for teachers and praise for outspoken feminist Grace Tame as inspiring.  She shared a cartoon of an Aboriginal rights protester with the caption: 'Sovereignty has never been ceded. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land. #ulurustatementfromtheheart #treaty #changethedate'. Ms Haydon's view on the date of Australia Day contrasts with the prime minister's who, during last year's election campaign, insisted the date should not be moved. 'One of the things we need to do is seek ways to unite Australia, rather than engage in culture wars. 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'Non political' first lady Jodie Haydon hits the campaign trailCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} they would share close to a century of stories of one family; the hard times the good times and that of a famous visitor First-time sale: With a Depression sandwiched between two World Wars A prosperous vegetable garden on the big block was the family’s saving grace.The two-bedroom house at 27 Jersey Avenue is for sale for the first time in 95 years and it has been almost as long since Sir Charles Kingsford Smith dropped in from the sky The now-historic figure made an impromptu landing on what was then a paddock behind the house before stumbling up to owner Oscar Engdahl Oscar’s daughters Necia and Julie recall the tale of ‘‘Smithy’’ as he introduced himself to Oscar That much-loved tale came just before the Engdahl family built the house that still stands their heaven on earth – now for sale with a guide of $800,000 to $850,000 Near-original kitchen: The house that Oscar built with his brother Larry is in keeping with their Swedish heritage with a combined kitchen and dining area who has lived there since she was born in 1922 putting a price on her home and preparing to part with it has been near impossible – it holds so many fond memories Australia must have seemed a very foreign place to 21-year-old Oscar Engdahl who had arrived from Sweden but it became home when he met his English wife Susie and they started a family Famous visitor: As the story goes aviator Charles Kingsford Smith made an impromptu landing on what was then a paddock behind the house.For £200 the two young migrants bought into the Australian dream in 1921 1921.Developers and builders might have an eye on the large block if the walls are left standing by a new owner they may whisper a story; there are plenty to tell First published in The Sydney Morning Herald on February 24 A caged Wirths’ Circus lion bit off a boy’s right arm at Mortdale yesterday morning while he was attempting to feed it with straw English speedway captain in the lion cage at Wirths’ Circus on January 13 George Hospital at first reported his condition to be critical Townsend was dragged clear of the cage by a man who ran 200 yards to the scene when he heard the cries of the boy and horrified children who witnessed the attack beat the lion around the head with a paling he had picked up as he ran to the cage that Townsend and other boys went to the circus in Colburn Avenue They said one of the boys started to feed several caged bears with straw Townsend then climbed to the top of a mobile cage containing five lions Townsend thrust his right arm through a space on top of the cage and attempted to feed a lion with a handful of straw The lion immediately sprang at the boy and seized him by the arm who was just leaving his home to visit a friend Mr Short drove the paling into the lion’s face Mr Begg lifted the boy down and applied thumb pressure to try to stop the bleeding until St George District Ambulance officers arrived Mr Begg said: “He was conscious all the time and is a mighty plucky little chap “He asked me if his arm was gone and when I told him it was will I?’ I told him he would be able to write with his left hand ‘But I won’t be able to swim.’ I told him there were plenty of one-armed swimmers ‘I didn’t feel it very much—it doesn’t hurt much at all it feels funny because I can still feel my hand’.” Townsend lost consciousness as he was being taken to St He said: “Townsend climbed on top of the cage and began to poke pieces of straw through to the lion look out,’ but it grabbed his arm in its mouth near his right shoulder and held on.” Mr Short said: “When I heard the screaming I knew instinctively what had happened I was given a leg up on to the cage and I beat the lion about the face with the paling then it tore the boy’s arm away and went back a bit Police said there were no attendants at the circus The circus was in the process of being moved to Sutherland when the boy was attacked They said inquiries into the circumstances of the attack would be continued 1959)A boy’s claim for damages over injuries he received when mauled by a circus lion at Mortdale in February last year was settled in the Supreme Court yesterday The Court was told that Townsend’s right arm was torn off and he also received lacerations to his right shoulder and the chest Mr Justice Maguire approved the terms of settlement He ordered that £85 be paid for medical expenses and the balance paid into Court for investment until Townsend turned 21 A caged Wirths\\u2019 Circus lion bit off a boy\\u2019s right arm at Mortdale yesterday morning while he was attempting to feed it with straw Mr Short drove the paling into the lion\\u2019s face but the lion had taken the boy\\u2019s arm Mr Begg said: \\u201CHe was conscious all the time and is a mighty plucky little chap \\u201CI won\\u2019t be able to write now\\u201D \\u201CHe asked me if his arm was gone and when I told him it was will I?\\u2019 I told him he would be able to write with his left hand \\u2018But I won\\u2019t be able to swim.\\u2019 I told him there were plenty of one-armed swimmers \\u2018I didn\\u2019t feel it very much\\u2014it doesn\\u2019t hurt much at all it feels funny because I can still feel my hand\\u2019.\\u201D Townsend lost consciousness as he was being taken to St He said: \\u201CTownsend climbed on top of the cage and began to poke pieces of straw through to the lion look out,\\u2019 but it grabbed his arm in its mouth near his right shoulder and held on.\\u201D Mr Short said: \\u201CWhen I heard the screaming I knew instinctively what had happened then it tore the boy\\u2019s arm away and went back a bit 1959)A boy\\u2019s claim for damages over injuries he received when mauled by a circus lion at Mortdale in February last year The Court was told that Townsend\\u2019s right arm was torn off and he also received lacerations to his right shoulder and the chest He ordered that \\u00A385 be paid for medical expenses and the balance paid into Court for investment until Townsend turned 21.