The parents of a Newtown dad who died at a popular surf spot in Barwon Heads have revealed their heartbreak that it was the sport he loved so much that took his life Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) Page unavailable.This page either does not exist or is currently unavailable From here you can either hit the "back" button on your browser to return to the previous page, or visit the ABCNews.com Home Page You can also search for something on our site below Newtown Jets won their ninth title in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup but were made to fight for every centimetre of CommBank Stadium in today’s Grand Final by fellow foundation club (1908) the North Sydney Bears As a measure of the tightness between these two scores were locked up four times with four tries apiece as the game headed into its final 15 minutes But the circuit breaker came from Jets and Cronulla-Sharks front rower Braden Hamlin-Uele who capitalised from a bust upfield by his No.7 Niwhai Puru – the Player of the Match – to score at the southern end and send the 10,385 crowd into raptures “We knew we were going to be in for a tough game – the Bears just kept turning up – and we had that understanding going into the game and we prepared for it,” said Jets coach George Ndaira “We wouldn’t be anything without our supporters and our fans and obviously our partnership with the Sharks – it showed today how much that’s working you always wish at the start of every year you might get the big one It means so much for Newtown as a club – we heard the chants and that was just so good.” The Jets last won the NSW Cup in 2019 but it’s been a longer wait for the Bears – their eighth and last was in 1993 “We tried really hard but there was a couple of areas where we weren’t good enough we didn’t complete well and they did,” said Bears coach Kieran Dempsey “I thought we were coming home well using our speed through the middle The Bears have used 40 players this year and also lost head coach Pat Weisner towards the back end of the year They’ve been through a lot and the resolve they showed today and all year was remarkable,” Dempsey said With Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks finishing their NRL Preliminary final duties this weekend that brought fullback Sualauvi Faalogo back to the Bears and Hamlin-Uele to the Jets in as last-minute changes Newtown snatched a 16-10 halftime lead through a 39th minute try to centre Mawene Hiroti The opening 15 minutes was your archetypal Rugby League grind giving an indicator this would be a close match The scoreboard was locked at 6-6 and 10-10 during the first half – twice again in the second (16-16 But after the Jets were denied twice by the video referee – winger Sam Stonestreet was held up and fullback Liam Ison ruled a double movement – momentum seemed to swing towards the Henson Park team Hiroti busted through two tacklers and dragged a third with him for a fine individual effort Puru’s conversion and the Jets had the six-point lead at the break The Jets other two tries came from winger Tom Rodwell and right centre Chris Vea’ila Bears hooker Bronson Garlick collected a Matt Stimson offload for North Sydney’s first points in the 20th minute and then Faalogo showed why he’s scored eight tries in 14 games for Storm this year Using that Melbourne connection he ran off his back-rower Joe Chan and despite taking a heavy tackle right on the line Three minutes into the second half and scores were locked up for a third time (16-16) after Bears winger Allan Fitzgibbon zipped down the left touchline to score his 21st try of 2024 Hayman converted from the sideline with Jets supporters ringing in his ears The tit-for-tat nature continued with Billy Magoulias passing short to put Jordin Leiu over near the uprights for the Jets But the six-point lead (22-16) didn’t last long as six minutes later the Bears replied through try halfback Harradyn Wilson stepping and straightening (22-22) Hamlin-Uele’s try sealed the win despite the Bears frantic play on the Jets’ line in the final two minutes “This is 10 months worth of work that has gone into this,” Jets captain Billy Burns said “I just couldn’t be more proud – we said it so many times before we earmarked the day and we finally did it “I felt we were on our try-line the whole second half But we just kept saying to each other ‘One more Todd knows Tamworth will rally for Magic Round The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Roosters v Bulldogs The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Panthers v Raiders The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Rabbitohs v Knights The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Magpies v Dragons Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of how a man sustained critical injuries in New Town this morning a man aged in his 50s was located unconscious on Swanston Street with significant injuries to his torso and neck area,” said Detective Inspector David Gill “The man underwent surgery today and remains in a critical condition in the Royal Hobart Hospital.” detectives have undertaken numerous enquiries including extensive door knocking and collection of CCTV to determine the movements of the man early this morning and how he sustained his injuries.” police believe the man was on the roadway of Swanston Street when he was struck by a 4WD vehicle.” “Late this afternoon police seized the 4WD vehicle believed to have been involved The vehicle will now be forensically examined.” “Two people who were allegedly in the vehicle at the time it was on Swanston Street this morning are assisting police with their enquiries.” “The police investigation is ongoing and I ask anyone with information to come forward.” Information can be provided to Hobart CIB on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 (info can be provided anonymously) – quote reference OR753223 Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Sydney without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Sydney the 50-seat trattoria is led by a former Pellegrino 2000 chef – and the dining room is bellissimo the charming trattoria is housed in a former butcher shop and is serving up regional Italian classics and home-style recipes beautiful charcuterie and quality cuts from its in-house butchery Leading the kitchen at Osteria Mucca is head chef Janina Allende, who's bringing a wealth of experience from running the kitchen at popular Pellegrino 2000 for more than two years, as well as spending time on the pans at Alberto’s Lounge and Bar Vincent “Her vision for Mucca centres on creating honest carefully crafted dishes that highlight regional flavours seasonal produce and knowing the origins of every ingredient,” the team has said.  Opening menu highlights include pickled vegetables with fava bean purée; gnudi with brown butter and sage; lamb tartare with rocket and pecorino; veal tongue with salsa verde; and house-made sausage And we’d find it hard not to finish with a scoop (or three) of gelato alongside party-ready aperitivo cocktails and digestivi Just like all of Paisano & Daughters' venues – which also include the brand-new boutique Australia Street Suites – the design at Osteria Mucca is a knockout thanks to co-owner and creative director Sarah Doyle Forest-green-and-white chequered floors are complemented by vintage lighting Walking into the light-filled space feels like taking a step back in time – it’s one of the most beautiful dining rooms we’ve seen lately Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Much-needed infrastructure is one the way for Townsville’s western residents with a new town centre to have a childcare centre Newtown's 3-2 defeat at home by already-relegated Aberystwyth in April saw them also drop out of the Cymru Premier Aberystwyth Town and Newtown will have new managers next season as they adjust to life outside the JD Cymru Premier Both clubs had been ever presents in the league since its formation in 1992 but the two mid Wales clubs will be in tier two next season Antonio Corbisiero returned to Aberystwyth to replace Anthony Williams in November 2024 The Seasiders did reach the final of the Nathaniel MG Cup but ultimately Corbisiero could not save the club from relegation "I'd like to thank everybody at the club for the opportunity of leading the team in the fight for survival this season," Corbisiero it wasn't to be and I'm gutted for everybody involved that relegation was the outcome "My thanks go to the fans who have been with us all the way — especially the incredible support at the Cup Final in February "It'd be fantastic to see that support week in week out next season for a new manager to help get this club back to the JD Cymru Premier." Where Aberystwyth will play next season - JD Cymru North or JD Cymru South - remains unclear with the Ceredigion club waiting on the licensing processes for tiers two and three Newtown had sacked manager Callum McKenzie with two games of the league season remaining and before their fate had been decided Craig Williams took charge of those final two games but Newtown were relegated in their penultimate game defeat at home by already-doomed Aberystwyth The Robins have acted quickly to make a new appointment with former Guislfield boss Nathan Leonard who had been Newtown assistant – an experienced manager at tier two level – now in charge ambitious plan for how he wants to develop the team both on and off the pitch," Newtown chairman Nick Evans said "His values align closely with the club's identity and aspirations and we're confident he is the right person to lead us in the next chapter of our journey." 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. there’s plenty of exciting new things to explore in the 2042 postcode Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareBeen a while since you set foot in the 2042 postcode The things you remember being good still are and they’ve been joined by plenty more - so many more that this list could be three times as long chewy on the outside: A deli hoagie at Soulmate.Dominic LorrimerDeli hoagie at SoulmateAdvertisementWell may you love the bap chewy on the outside and found on the menu at Soulmate You’ll find that roll stuffed with provolone Adding a side of chips is optional but essential 12/39 Phillip Street, Newtown, soulmatecoffee.com.au Good Food’s 2025 new restaurant of the year keeps the flames burning hot on Enmore Road where you can dig into a tightly curated drinks list while enjoying chicken tail flecked with sea salt; lamb crusted in sesame cumin and chilli; and tofu with sesame dressing Commit to an $80 set menu or go stick-only and make it an essential pitstop on your snack tour of the inner west 137 Enmore Road, Enmore, firepop.com.au available as white chocolate filled with Fisherman’s Friend-flavoured salted caramel and dark chocolate version with Branca Menta peppermint cream 208 Australia Street, Newtown, paisanoanddaughters.com.au There’s a lot to love at the Newtown branch of chef Mat Lindsay’s bakery chain The rich and bittersweet dark chocolate cookies But there’s elegance in the simplicity when it comes to their buttermilk croissants A glossy shell hides fine layers of gossamer pastry inside – perfect with a strong black coffee 1A Bucknell Street, Newtown, apbakery.com.au Bella Brutta’s clam pizza with fermented chilli parsley and toasted garlic oil.Jennifer SooDrive-by sausages and a clam pizza from Bella Brutta TakeawayYou might know and love Luke Powell’s pizza at Bella Brutta but did you know they also have a takeaway version around the corner from their restaurant And that pizza is not the only thing you can buy there Order your pizza covered in fermented chilli and garlic dotted with sweet surf clam meat and add a tin of fancy anchovies and a packet of kranskies just in case you’re peckish later 170 Missenden Road, Newtown, bellabrutta.com.au It’s the micro-sports bar you didn’t know you needed complete with ’80s memorabilia on the walls You’ll struggle to scrounge anything to eat here Enlist a mate to nip down to Cairo Takeaway for a couple of falafel rolls so you don’t lose your seat 156 Enmore Road, Enmore, instagram.com/magpieenmore At chef Jemma Whiteman and sommelier Matt Young’s 30-seat venue you’ll be treated to a rotating menu of great tunes on vinyl expertly made cocktails and dishes such as locally grown mushrooms doused in chicken fat stretchy Japanese-inspired mashed potato snacks 146 King Street, Newtown, ante.bar Finnish chef Pasi Petanen has been delighting the top end of King Street with his clever cooking since 2019 There’s the famous potato and molasses rye bread slathered with butter a down-in-one devilled egg dotted with trout roe or savoury-sweet malted chocolate mousse with a scoop of passionfruit sorbet 131 King Street, Newtown, cafepaci.com.au There’s something about a Florentine-style sandwich that’s so very romantic The version at this newish Newtown deli is filled with mozzarella from Marrickville cheesemakers Vanella and silky slices of mortadella from LP’s Quality Meats Shop 7-8, 80 Wilson Street, Newtown, maranideli.com.au news and the hottest openings served to your inbox ShareLicense this articleMore: A $2 million project to transform the mouth of the New Town Rivulet into a natural environment has begun The initiative by the Hobart and Glenorchy City Councils will take six months to complete and will involve extensive earthworks and landscaping Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said the project will see over 300 metres of the rivulet transformed into a natural river water mouth “We are removing the cracked and damaged 60-year-old concrete walls and replacing them with 45,000 plants lining the embankment and esplanade,” she said “This will be one of the largest mass plantings ever undertaken in Hobart and will include over 30 different native species going into the ground as part of the project.” with its structure improved to prevent bank erosion and reduce sediment build-up at the rivulet mouth in New Town Bay “More than half of the plants have been grown at our own nursery and some of the plants we will be planting are rare in Tasmania and have been grown from seed collected from the area,” Reynolds said Glenorchy Mayor Sue Hickey said the project will create a recreational area that all local residents can enjoy “The improvements will also have benefits for our aquatic and bird wildlife,” she said Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Pulse Tasmania is published by Pulse Media Group Pty Ltd is selling with $6.5m to $6.95m price hopes A grand Victorian mansion considered one of Geelong’s most significant early homes has hit the market for the first time in 20 years The downsizing owner of Newtown Brae is selling the extraordinary four-bedroom house originally built for former convict turned prominent publican Joseph Lewis at 15 Stephen St, Newtown making it one of the city’s oldest surviving homes with the substantial two-storey Italianate extension designed by notable architect Alexander Hamilton added in 1885 The formal dining room has north-facing views RELATED: Architect-designed home sets record in beachside hamlet Buyer sentimentality spurs quick sale in Highton Unbeatale lakeside views worth millions in Wallington sale It occupies an elevated 3407sq m block with treetop views across Geelong Kay & Burton agent Peter Kudelka has set price hopes from $6.5m to $6.95m for the property calling for expressions of interest by May 27 the landmark home would eclipse the suburb record set by fellow 19th century mansion Raith Mr Kudelka said he expected strong interest in the “trophy property” as so few of similar calibre existed “It was built in 1851 and renovated and extended in 1885 by a guy called Alexander Hamilton who is quite famous in the area,” he said “It has been in this family for 20 years and they are just at the stage now where they are scaling down.” The original three-room cottage dates back to 1851 The formal lounge has a marble fireplace and crystal chandelier The wide rear balcony has treetop views over Geelong He said the owners had made sympathetic improvements to the heritage-listed home but there was still scope for new owners to make further changes internally “They added the front veranda in the early stages and they have just done some renovation work internally to bring it up to speed,” he said a bedroom and a living room so it gives you that flexibility but it’s actually a comfortable family home.” The bluestone lower level is also home to a library and a rustic cellar a stark contrast from the stately reception rooms upstairs which display original decorative features such as marble fireplaces The modern kitchen and meals area flows out to the wraparound balcony The downstairs living area also has a decorative fireplace Mr Kudelka said two old posts on the expansive back lawn once held the net for a tennis court that could be reinstated Newtown Brae’s original owner Joseph Lewis was transported to Van Diemen’s Land for counterfeit offences and later became a successful publican in Geelong at the Shearer’s Arms When he advertised the three-bedroom cottage it was set on 1.6ha of garden with 400 fruit trees The Victorian Heritage Database citation shows Western District grazier James Alexander acquired the property in 1884 changing its name and engaging Colac architect Alexander Hamilton to extend it Norths Devils became just the third Queensland club to win the NRL State Championship with a thrilling 20-18 win over the Newtown Jets at Sydney’s Accor Stadium today with the Jets holding the lead right up until six minutes from full-time Jets winger Sam Stonestreet scored a hat-trick – making it 16 for The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup side this season – but had a premature end to his State Championship leaving the field for a head injury assessment (HIA) in the 71st minute The NSWRL CABE Under-19s Men’s Player of the Year for 2022 emerged the hero for the Devils with two second-half tries that helped steal the win Since the State Championship began 10 years ago bringing the champions of the NSW Cup and Queensland Cup face-to-face Queensland clubs have only won three times: Northern Pride over Penrith Panthers in 2014 Ipswich Jets over Newcastle Knights in 2015 The Jets won the State Championship in 2019 and today were trying to win their second trophy in a week after they defeated North Sydney Bears 28-22 in The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Grand Final last Sunday Players wore black armbands and there was a minute’s silence for former Jets president Barry Vining but passed away after suffering a heart attack last weekend The Stonestreet double laid the foundation for the Jets’ 14-10 lead at halftime They had scored three spectacular tries in the opening 40 minutes but ill-discipline through a forward pass and a knock-on gifted the Devils with a ‘coach-killer’ try to fullback Jordan Lipp just seconds out from the halftime siren Norths were first to post points when halfback Jack Ahearn sent a lovely short pass right into Kumuls international But most of the rest of the half was Newtown’s Stonestreet scored his side’s first four-pointer in the 16th minute after he and fullback Liam Ison twice traded the ball between themselves in a 90-metre movement Then seven minutes later a flick-pass from prop Braden Hamlin-Uele In between Stonestreet’s second in the 31st minute came one of the tackles of the 2024 grand final – hooker Jayden Berrell brought down Lipp and rolled him into touch with the line open after the Devils’ No.1 had stepped three Jets defenders Stonestreet scored his third through nice ball movement down the short side But again Jets mistakes invited the Devils to set up camp on Newton’s line leading to a try for Keeley The lead narrowed to just two points with 20 minutes left (18-16) Berrell emerged the saviour once again getting his hands under the ball the Devils worked their way upfield with Keeley running another great line to score his second in the 74th minute and tip the scale the Devils’ way 20-18 That ended up being the match-winner and the Devils celebrations began The NSW Government has released the detail on the planning reforms that will apply to people living within 800m of 171 town centres and train or light rail stations across metropolitan Sydney the new controls will apply to all residential zoned land within 800 metres walking distance of: four town centres that had originally been proposed to be included in the Stage 2 Reforms have been excluded: Warriewood Enter your property address and see whether the policy may apply to your land however it is important to note that some exclusions may apply (see below) The changes depend on the zoning of a property that falls within the 800m (you can find out your zone by putting your address in the look up tool) Residential flat buildings (up to 22m) and shop-top apartments (up to 24m) - both up to 6 storeys - will be permissible in R3 Medium Density Residential zones within 400m of each nominated town centre For land zoned R3 that is between 400m–800m from each town centre apartments up to 4 storeys (17.5m) will be permitted For land zoned R1 General Residential and R2 Low Density Residential within 800m of each town centre residential flat buildings up to 9.5m (2-3 storeys) will be permitted on sites with a minimum lot size of 500sqm.  and manor houses) up to 9.5m high (2–3 storeys) will be permitted in R1 General Residential and R2 Low Density Residential areas within 800m of each nominated town centre This will be a significant change for these areas in the former Pittwater and Waringah local government areas as these kind of dwellings are not permitted under current rules A key aspect of the new controls is the introduction of new ‘non-discretionary’ development standards which will be the same across the 171 centres where the reforms apply.  These standards will address key aspects such as building heights These new non-discretionary controls will override Northern Beaches’ local planning controls and Council will not be able to refuse applications that comply with the new standards.  if Council receives an application for a 6 storey apartment within 400m of Mona Vale Town Centre Council would normally refuse this as only 2 storeys is allowed under the Pittwater Local Environment Plan Council would not be able to refuse the 6 storey application on the basis of its 6 storey building height There has been no change to existing consent authority requirements This means landowners seeking approval for development within the 9 nominated town centres would continue to lodge a development application with Council The NSW Government’s changes do not require any contribution for long term or permanent affordable housing as part of any new development Council’s Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme (AHCS) continues to apply to development in identified areas e.g The NSW Government’s existing affordable housing bonus provisions under the Housing SEPP also apply to these developments These provisions allow additional building height and floor space for residential developments that include dedicated affordable housing for at least 15 years Developments providing up to 15% affordable housing can receive up to a 30% bonus in both height and floor space on a site within 400m of the Manly Vale town centre an applicant could propose a residential flat building up to 28.6m (9 storeys) if 15% affordable housing is included in the development (i.e The additional bonus height/ floorspace is not guaranteed Council must also consider the potential environmental impacts of the additional height/ floorspace The Government’s policy will not apply to certain areas within each nominated town centre The NSW Government has persisted with the one-fits-size-fits-all approach to these reforms and we have not seen a plan for investment in the infrastructure and services upgrades required to manage the significant growth these reforms bring public transport and other community services will be impacted and the NSW Government needs to provide information about how this will be ameliorated.  The changes started on 28 February 2025.  There is more information, maps and FAQs available on the NSW Planning website.  We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Country By these words we show our respect to all Aboriginal people present and emerging and the spirits and ancestors of the Clans that lived in this area (TNND) — The South Texas site Elon Musk and his SpaceX rocket company has been vying for has been approved to become an official city with the galactic name a vote to formally organize Starbase as a city was approved by a small group of voters who live in the area – most of whom are already Musk’s employees at SpaceX The vote tally came out to 212 in favor to 6 against according to results published by the Cameron County Elections Department Musk took to social media to celebrate the victory SpaceX has generally garnered support from local officials for its job opportunity and investment in the area the creation of an official company town has drawn critics who worry it will expand Musk’s control over the area with the potential to close a popular beach and state park for launch purposes Companion efforts to the city vote include bills in the state Legislature to shift that authority from the county to the new town’s mayor and city council These measures come as SpaceX is seeking to increase the number of South Texas launches from five to 25 a year “We need the ability to grow Starbase as a community,” Starbase General Manager Kathryn Lueders wrote to local officials in 2024 in the request to get the city issue on the ballot The letter also said that the company already manages roads and utilities as well as “the provisions of schooling and medical care” for those living on the property SpaceX officials have told lawmakers that granting the city authority to close the beach would streamline launch operations Doing so would require the closure of a local highway and access to Boca Chica State Park and Boca Chica Beach Critics say beach closure authority should stay with the county government which represents a broader population that uses the beach and park has said the county has worked well with SpaceX and there is no need for change The Associated Press contributed to this report Three people have been charged with perverting justice following an incident where a man was found unconscious with critical injuries on a New Town street last year He was rushed to hospital where he later died from his injuries Tasmania Police had previously told Pulse that no charges had been laid as the ‘complex investigation’ was ongoing authorities confirmed that a 43-year-old woman a 47-year-old man and a 38-year-old man now face charges in connection with the case The accused are scheduled to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court in April Police have not yet disclosed the specific circumstances surrounding the fatal incident Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 The two-tiered space will be free for the public to access without touching on The concourse of the new Town Hall station that sits directly underneath Melbourne’s City Square has been revealed The 18-metre-wide concourse will be an extension of the square above and used as a public gathering space in the heart of the city with new shops and cafes for people to explore The concourse’s signature feature is eight soaring concrete and steel columns branching out overhead to support the station roof which has been installed below the heart of the CBD and people will be able to enter through the main station entrance at the northern end of City Square via five sets of escalators Despite the challenging logistics of building a train station 40 metres below the centre of the city the Victorian Government said work is progressing well on the station with crews continuing to fit out the concourse and platforms Rather than opening a massive hole over an entire Swanston Street block – which would have brought this busy part of the city to a standstill – Town Hall Station has been built using deep shafts at either side of the site This complex construction – equivalent to keyhole surgery – has allowed the project team to bring workers and equipment in and out of site while Swanston Street remains open to trams City Square will be returned to the public as an open space for events and to gather The state-of-the-art station will be a new gateway to some of Melbourne’s most popular destinations and landmarks St Paul’s Cathedral and Melbourne Town Hall Major construction has already been completed on Anzac with State Library and Town Hall stations to go The new tunnel will free up space in the City Loop by creating a new end-to-end rail line from Sunbury in the north west to Cranbourne and Pakenham in the south-east creating capacity to deliver more trains more often Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen said: “Our city has a new heart cafes and a stunning public gathering space that’s free and open to everyone “The Metro Tunnel Project is the biggest upgrade to our rail network in 40 years Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle Williams said: “The Metro Tunnel will transform the way people travel and ease congestion in the City Loop – enabling more services across the network.” As Melbourne braces for a population of 9 million by 2050 global leader in smart sustainable mobility solutions has delivered on-time and to budget its Traffic Management System we’re homing in on two major topics: Tunnels and Cybersecurity All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media The fire service says a shed has been engulfed by flames in New Town this evening Firefighters are currently on scene at the New Town Road address and are working to contain the blaze Both directions of New Town Road are closed between Pirie and Rupert Streets Police are asking motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area if possible No injuries have been reported at this stage Friday November 15: The road has since reopened Send your photos, videos and tip-offs to[email protected], use our News Tips form or call and leave us a message on 03 6124 2526 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBELCOURT/NEW TOWN N.D (KMOT/KFYR) - UPDATE (5/4/25 5 P.M.): Fire crews in the Turtle Mountains are continuing to battle fires at least 15 active fires amid high winds Sunday Turtle Mountain Tribal Chairman Jamie Azure told Your News Leader Sunday an emergency declaration was in the works and the tribe is making contact with state and federal agencies who are sending resources how and where they can Azure said Belcourt Fire and law enforcement are evacuating home residents case by case depending on severity Emergency locations are being set up at the Belcourt FD House SkyDancer Casino (if needed) and Dixon Event Center if needed A viewer shared footage with us of one fire south of Rolla Sunday afternoon Belcourt Rural Fire said on social media a command post is being set up at 4197 BIA Road 6 for anyone who wishes to drop off supplies for firefighters They ask residents not to drive on BIA road 6 but rather approach the command center from the south and avoid going north as they have fire units along that roadway battling fires They also ask people not to go look at the fires We also got word of a fire on the Fort Berthold Reservation Sunday The MHA Emergency Operations Center posted on Facebook Sunday afternoon that an active grassfire started south of New Town around 2:15 p.m along 28th Street NW in the Shell Creek area The fire was initially under control around 2:30 p.m. but jumped the line and continued pushing north The operations center said this fire damaged some electric poles and power to roughly 60 structures in the area of 28th St NW to 30th St NW which will be temporarily shut off until MWEC can safely enter the area to restore power in a few hours at earliest MHA Emergency Operations Center asks all non-emergency traffic and non-residents to stay out of the area ORIGINAL STORY (5/3/25): Fire crews in the Turtle Mountains have had their hands full battling a series of fires Saturday A post on the Belcourt Rural Fire Department Facebook page Saturday said they’ve been dealing with at least four different fires in the area that have gotten out of hand We received some drone footage of one of the fires from a viewer Belcourt requested the ND Forest Service to come in and assist the local firefighters in their response They thanked area businesses and individuals for providing food and water for the crews Your News Leader is working to learn the extent of the damage and if there are any injuries or structures impacted Belcourt Fire also urged people to call 911 to report fires along with a description of them and their vehicle Construction is currently underway on Hacketts Road, Point Cook, as part of enabling works for the East Werribee Employment Precinct with intersection upgrades stretching between Hoppers Lane and Hacketts Road The works are part of early infrastructure delivery supporting the future Point Cook South West new community Two new intersections are being constructed as part of the project: • Stage 2: Featherbrook Drive and Hacketts Road Construction is expected to continue until August 2025 Work hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm • Installation of barriers along Hacketts Road • Temporary closure of the footpath and bike lane • Traffic management signage and line marking The intersection upgrades currently underway are being delivered in support of new school facilities planned for the Point Cook South West area While the future Point Cook South West Local Town Centre is proposed nearby works on the centre itself have not yet commenced The community will be advised separately once town centre works are ready to begin • A supermarket and supporting specialty stores • A community facility and a state P–9 school • A landscaped town square and passive open space with play areas and walking paths • SOHO (small office/home office) development fronting green open space Several key design features will enhance the livability and visual appeal of the town centre: • School and community facility buildings will frame and terminate views along the main street contributing to the overall activity and character of the area with entrances orientated towards the main street • A local park to the north will serve as a venue for large community events such as concerts • Off-road pedestrian and cycle paths will link the town centre to surrounding residential areas • The main street will feature active frontages that maximise views and sunlight from the north-facing park • Car parks will include water collection systems and integrated landscaping • A dedicated pedestrian path will run from the local park • SOHO development will place office space along high-visibility locations and provide residential spaces facing green areas • The southern passive open space will include an urban destination node with a playground • A walking school bus stop will also be included to encourage safe and active school travel Designed with walkability and community interaction in mind the town centre is part of a broader precinct expected to deliver around 2,300 homes and 500 jobs is also part of the same Precinct Structure Plan and will serve as a major employment and activity hub for the region • A central town square and a waterfront café/bar precinct adjacent to the Town Centre Lake • Walkable connections to the future Derrimut train station The centre will also be framed by the State Research Farm Heritage Park and Botanic Gardens offering a mix of natural and urban character with public spaces designed to activate the area both during the day and after hours The East Werribee Town Centre is intended to complement the Werribee City Centre and become a key destination in Melbourne’s west The South Texas home of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official city with a galactic name: Starbase. A vote Saturday to formally organize Starbase as a city was being approved by a lopsided margin by a small group of voters who live there and are mostly Musk’s employees at SpaceX. Starbase is the facility and launch site for the SpaceX rocket program that is under contract with the Department of Defense and NASA that hopes to send astronauts back to the moon and someday to Mars. Musk first floated the idea of Starbase in 2021 and approval of the new city was all but certain. Of the 283 eligible voters in the area, most are believed to be Starbase workers. Get top local stories delivered to you every morning with NBC DFW's News Headlines newsletter. The election victory was personal for Musk. The billionaire’s popularity has diminished since he became the chain-saw-wielding public face of President Donald Trump’s federal job and spending cuts, and profits at his Tesla car company have plummeted. SpaceX has generally drawn widespread support from local officials for its jobs and investment in the area. But the creation of an official company town has also drawn critics who worry it will expand Musk’s personal control over the area, with potential authority to close a popular beach and state park for launches. Companion efforts to the city vote include bills in the state Legislature to shift that authority from the county to the new town’s mayor and city council. All these measures come as SpaceX is asking federal authorities for permission to increase the number of South Texas launches from five to 25 a year. The city at the southern tip of Texas near the Mexico border is only about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers), crisscrossed by a few roads and dappled with airstream trailers and modest midcentury homes. SpaceX officials have said little about exactly why they to want a company town and did not respond to emailed requests for comment. “We need the ability to grow Starbase as a community,” Starbase General Manager Kathryn Lueders wrote to local officials in 2024 with the request to get the city issue on the ballot. The letter said the company already manages roads and utilities, as well as “the provisions of schooling and medical care” for those living on the property. SpaceX officials have told lawmakers that granting the city authority to close the beach would streamline launch operations. SpaceX rocket launches and engine tests, and even just moving certain equipment around the launch base requires the closure of a local highway and access to Boca Chica State Park and Boca Chica Beach. Critics say beach closure authority should stay with the county government, which represents a broader population that uses the beach and park. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino, Jr. has said the county has worked well with SpaceX and there is no need for change. Another proposed bill would make it a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days in jail if someone doesn’t comply with an order to evacuate the beach. The South Texas Environmental Justice Network, which has organized protests against the city vote and the beach access issue, plan to hold another protest Saturday night as the polls close. “If you’re in the mood for a vintage shopping spree followed by a vegan lunch and an artisan coffee then look no further than Newtown,” recommends rugby league journalist and Newtown Jets volunteer Steven Russo “This quirky little suburb is perfect for those tourists looking to nourish their inner hipster… just look out for fixies.” The fixed-gear bicycles that plaster the pavement aren’t Newtown’s only obstacle. The neighbourhood’s cooler-than-cool reputation has priced out many of the university students and long-time residents that generated Newtown’s personality while red tape binding the inner city’s nightspots have forced party-seekers into the inner west on weekends Once a vibrant patchwork of old-school pubs these changes have altered what King Street represents “To me, it’s fun and colour,” says Camilla Schippa, CEO of The Social Outfit a fashion label that introduces refugees to the Australian workforce through their King Street boutique so it can keep its vibe and not just disappear into shawarma shops.” Newtown remains Sydney’s most colourful quarter – and these are the top things to see and do in the area The first thing that smacks visitors in the face when they get off the train in Newtown – only a six-minute journey from Sydney’s Central Station – is street art Juilee Pryor and Andrew Aiken’s I Have a Dream mural has been a King Street icon since 1991 pairing Martin Luther King Jr with the Aboriginal flag in a statement for Indigenous rights tackles the issues of gentrification and housing affordability – check out Falling Sky in King Lane and The Housing Bubble on Enmore Road Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy ‘The Housing Bubble’ is a large-scale mural by the ‘Australian Banksy’ Fintan Magee | © PETER PARKS/AFP via Getty Images a 2,500-seat live music venue that’s welcomed the likes of The Rolling Stones and Oasis to its stage since opening in 1910 But Newtown’s most quintessential experience is watching the local rugby league team run around on a Saturday afternoon. Founded in 1908, the Newtown Jets are the oldest rugby league club in Australia and stepping into their cherished home ground Henson Park feels like entering a time capsule of another era “There isn’t a more pure rugby league experience than a Jets game at Henson Park,” club volunteer Steven Russo explains big grassy hill and reasonably priced sausage sandwiches it’s the perfect day out for footy fans wanting to relive the good old days.” “The food scene here is dynamic, interesting but very grounded,” says Emma’s Snack Bar owner Anthony Sofy a Middle Eastern eatery tucked away on Liberty Street “Our venue has been around for over 20 years and we provide real home-made Lebanese food that makes you smile.” Newtown also boasts some of the city’s most innovative contemporary Australian restaurants “It’s never boring – one day you can have Italian for dinner the next day switch to Indian or Asian and you will also find a modern Australian restaurant like us,” says Dorothy Lee but our focus and support on Australian produce should be taken into consideration People should think about that when they go out by choosing to dine here they are supporting small businesses across Australia.” on the north end of King Street Hotel retain their appeal “Walking from the top to the bottom of King Street on a weeknight or weekend you’re presented with a different destination to drink at almost every turn,” says Nick Cerone “There’s something for everyone at the Marly too – we love meeting new patrons and their four-legged mates!” made famous by the drag queens at the start of The Adventures of Priscilla “Every single café has a queer flag in it; it’s just a very forward-thinking place,” says Matt Folino from The Imperial which benefited from a big-money makeover by The Sydney Collective in 2018 “They invested a large sum of money and really transformed it into a modern unique space… but it’s maintained its historic LGBTQ status.” a lot of shops are closing down and are being replaced by restaurants,” explains Camilla Schippa from The Social Outfit “But I have a feeling that Newtown will always change and always stay the same somehow.” | Bree Evans / Unsplash And King Street’s boutiques aren’t limited to clothes. Better Read Than Dead is a literary landmark; T Totaler is Sydney’s original tea bar; The Flower Room is a charming boutique florist; and Egg Records curates one of the most formidable collections of new and used LPs I have seen many changes over the years,” says Egg Records owner Baz Scott “There is always something that you will see that will amaze you Tom is a travel writer with a focus on East Asia and Australia He has contributed to Culture Trip since 2014 and has plenty of recommendations to share See & Do Awesome Things to do in the Blue Mountains See & Do The Best Aquariums and Marine Parks in Australia Guides & Tips The Best Non-Touristy Things To Do in Perth See & Do 10 Greatest Things To Do In Fremantle See & Do 6 Gorgeous Islands Near New South Wales See & Do The 10 Cutest Animals in Australia and Where To See Them See & Do 24 Must-Visit Attractions in Queensland Guides & Tips A Two-Week Itinerary to South Australia See & Do The Coolest Neighbourhoods in Brisbane See & Do 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space ratio for housing development The policy changes planning controls within 800m of well-located shops services and transport hubs to allow low and mid-rise housing of up to six storeys high the lower Hunter and Newcastle and Illawarra-Shoalhaven on the south coast Real reason Hemsworths moved to Byron Bay Rose Bay had most recently been operating as the Rose Bay Family Medical Centre Some of the earliest to benefit are five homeowners in Dover Rd which is close by one of the nominated sites — the Rose Bay Town Centre The five have sold their properties for a total of $75m to an apartment developer in a deal negotiated by Alex Lyons and Ric Serrao of Raine and Horne Double Bay The pair couldn’t discuss the $75m price tag when contacted due to a confidentiality agreement though the mega sale is the talk of Rose Bay and other reliable sources confirmed it The rumoured purchaser was Fortis Property Group which director Charles Mellick confirmed when contacted saying simply: “We’ve purchased the site on long settlement terms which will provide enough time for approvals and the commencement of construction.” Mellick also confirmed that the new housing policy was the motivation hinted at the deal in a Facebook post on the weekend MORE: Real reason Hemsworths move to Byron Bay “Our office just sold a site last week … we had one client who had been trying to sell their house for nine months … he couldn’t get a nibble at $8m which property records show is a three-bedroom house on a 544sqm block that had been operating as the Rose Bay Family Medical Centre The four other blocks in the $75m deal range in size between 496sqm and 546sqm and are just regular rundown homes Serrao said of the policy: “It is real gold if you’ve got an unrenovated house on a large block of land.” But he said there would be both winners and losers with the losers those homeowners wanting to sell that fall just 20m from the designated sites He also said residents near the new development sites could expect increased traffic policy documents say: “The NSW Government is committed to supporting a choice of well-designed and sustainable homes in well-located areas within walking distance of shops Property values obviously vary in different areas though insiders say homeowners across the state could benefit from the new policy by negotiating with developers MORE: Most stolen items in Aussie homes revealed MORE: ‘Nothing like it’: New resort a car lover’s Nirvana MORE: Surf legend Mick Fanning: ‘Why I’m selling beach house’ Plans are underway for the much-anticipated revitalisation of Blaxland town centre with the release of the draft designs for the new Station Street Mall The grant-funded project is listed as a key action in Blue Mountains City Council’s Blaxland Masterplan and will deliver a reconfiguration of the existing pedestrian thoroughfare to create a new central town square for Blaxland Mark Greenhill said the designs had been developed with input from the local community “The Blaxland Masterplan guides renewal of the town centre and identifies the steps that must be undertaken to achieve the community’s vision and the delivery of a new Station Street Mall is a critical part of this work,” said the Mayor “The designs reflect the community’s vision for an accessible and vibrant green social space in the heart of Blaxland town centre.” Council will be holding an information stall in the town centre on Saturday 12 April to discuss the planned upgrades and to share the designs with the community The Blaxland Masterplan was adopted by Council in February 2024 and Council has begun early consultation with landholders within the town centre as well as state agencies such as Transport for NSW The Council says collaboration with private landholders is essential to establish the approach to design and realise outcomes identified in the plan and consultation will continue in coming months Planning analysis has also progressed to support a future amendment to the Blue Mountains LEP 2015 which will help deliver public benefits through a change to certain local controls Any future amendment would be subject to public consultation and feedback would be sought from the community Council was awarded funding via the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program to deliver the improvements at Blaxland This is in addition to funding for improvements at Katoomba For further information visit: bmcc.nsw.gov.au/blaxland-town-centre-upgrade To view the draft designs visit yoursay.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/blaxland-town-centre-upgrade Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations Delegates at the EPP congress believe Germany’s Christian Democrats and their incoming chancellor will take charge of the European conservatives either observed and verified directly by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Dutt will tick the box on her dream of championing Bengali cuisine when Kolkata Social opens in Newtown on Wednesday Underrepresented across Sydney restaurant menus the food of Dutt’s Kolkata youth isn’t the only first for the chef “I’m used to working in kitchens where I’m the only woman,” she said which is on the southern end of King Street She loves talent spotting and training staff and handing down Bengali recipes – as her mother did with her – isn’t a chore A decent chunk of Kolkata Social’s recipes trace back to the Dutt family archive there’s even a mural honouring Dutt’s mum on the restaurant’s wall The chef wants to show Sydneysiders there’s more to India than butter chicken and reveal the nuances of “mustard green heat” of Bengali food “People ask why there’s wasabi in my food – there’s no wasabi,” she said Part of that food education is to offer alternatives to predictable Indian staples such as naan bread At Kolkata Social you’ll find radhabollobhi the chewy fried flatbread with a lentil filling and crisp edges fried in mustard oil and served with yoghurt Smoked baramundi curry.Edwina PicklesDutt wants to add a little flex to dishes with the kitchen team already working on a fried eggplant dish pimped up with toppings of local crab or whitebait The cake on the dessert menu is a Dutt family recipe Christie-David pounced to bring her on board as an adviser and trainer She’s been working across Plate it Forward venues for the past six months “She trains with a calmness,” Christie-David said Dutt has added to a hospitality group already strongly represented by women who make up more than 80 per cent of its workforce Papaya chutney with radhabollobhi (flatbread).Edwina Pickles“We have seen the all-women kitchen teams at Kabul Social and Kyiv Social transform and grow under the care and dedication of Ahana,” Christie-David said Plate it Forward pumps out 3000 meals a week for its charity partners Christie-David is committed to nurturing talent It’s either fate or chance that made him stumble on the empty King Street shopfront where Dutt will put a spotlight on Bengali food “I was walking home from Colombo Social,” Christie David said Open dinner Wed-Fri; lunch and dinner Sat-Sun 528-528A King Street, Newtown, instagram.com/kolkatasocial_ Sydney’s love for Greek restaurants hits fever pitch with a wave of openings (and a hot new pop-up)From a souvlaki bar on a rooftop to village-style cooking at Olympic Meats, the harbour city is embracing all things Greek. Two of Sydney’s most popular hatted restaurants unveil revamped 40-year-old institutionWhat happens when three-hatted Sixpenny teams up with trailblazing Baba’s Place to relaunch Randwick’s Corner 75? Sunflowers, scones and chicken dumpling soup. ‘We want people to eat with one hand’: Porcine and P&V teams open French-inspired wine barL’Avant Cave will expand on Porcine’s “whole beast” approach in the kitchen while letting diners select wine from P&V’s extensive bottleshop collection. it could be getting even better – with plans to create a pedestrianised public square in the Town Hall precinct now officially approved by council.  Sydney Council passed a proposal to acquire properties surrounding Town Hall on George and Park Streets and create a public square; a plan that was developed over the past few decades with the intention of purchasing buildings in a wider circumference the City of Sydney has continued to buy buildings in the area when they went on the market – making the possibility more achievable the Council unanimously passed a motion to explore how the Town Hall Square project can be brought forward with Lord Mayor Clover Moore explaining that “the City remains committed to the long-term vision for a Town Hall Square opposite the Town Hall.” The “vision” has evolved over the years and although final designs haven’t been confirmed In line with the recent revitalisation of George Street the development will focus on improving public outdoor space in the centre of the city: with trees seating areas and improved wayfinding thanks to lighting and footpaths the City of Sydney’s work on the George Street area has involved the planting of 100 extra trees granite-paved footpaths and new modern street furniture (as well as the completion of the light rail) the pedestrianisation of George Street “will have reclaimed over 26,000 square metres of space” – with the creation of Town Hall Square a continuation of this mission Town Hall already requires investment from the City of Sydney for maintenance with $72 million invested over the past 11 years to "bring life to this important civic building for another 100 years" Now that a large part of the restoration work has been done the City of Sydney has agreed to committing funds to “accelerating the delivery of Town Hall Square” Funding and scope of this project are set to be confirmed in the coming council budget Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news Bali Hai is a Malaysian restaurant on King Street in Newtown You can get a range of classic Malaysian dishes as well as some of their specialties such shrimp paste chicken wings volcano tofu and pippies in Kam Heong sauce And their mud crab is a bargain and a perfect size for 2 people Every year Laura and I do one of my favourite Christmas traditions: Costco On the Friday before Christmas we go to Costco and buy what we need for Christmas and then eat some crab and then exchange Christmas presents And this year's crab restaurant is a Malaysian restaurant called Bali Hai in Newtown that Laura found on Tiktok When we arrive the restaurant looks to be half full with Malaysian families enjoying spreads of food There are tanks at the front where there are a couple of lobsters and some fish The decor is retro and simple and service is very friendly and they happily recommend some dishes We are both famished and thirsty so Laura starts with a refreshing watermelon juice We didn't order any starters and go straight into mains but we aren't waiting long until food arrives The menu is large and has many Malaysian classics but they also have some dishes that we've never seen before The first dish to arrive is the volcano tofu which is a ring of egg tofu with a bed of scallops inside Normally there is also red capsicum in it but Laura is allergic to capsicum so it is just scallops for us The scallops are on the smaller side and a touch chewy but the flavour and black pepper sauce are delicious The tofu itself is very moreish and it's a perfect bite when you get a bit of tofu scallop and the crispy vermicelli all in one in my extreme hunger I thought this was shrimp stuffed fried chicken but it's shrimp paste fried chicken Nevertheless these chicken wings are extraordinarily good and crunchy as well as juicy in every bite When we saw Kam Heong sauce offered for the pippies we both wanted to try it and so we decided to order the stir fried pippies with Kam Heong sauce and crispy vermicelli. Kam Heong sauce is a powerhouse of flavour reminiscent of a rendang sauce Indian and Malay cuisines made with oyster sauce The vermicelli is super crispy and gives each bite a fantastic texture There are a few different crab sauces available like black pepper ginger shallot and Kam Heong but we went with the classic Singapore Chilli Fried Crab While the Kam Heong was gutsy and savoury this sauce is more on the sweet side The crab is perfectly cooked and full of luscious sweet meat and there's a good amount of sauce on the side Usually we order crab with efu noodles but here you can get fried mantou buns that go perfectly with the crab and mop up that delicious sauce nicely Nothing beats the classic kang kong with sambal belacan The hollow ends still have a nice crunch to them and this is such a tasty By the end we are all so stuffed full and all plans to go to a dessert place are abandoned So we pack up what we can't eat for the best leftovers and a Mr NQN enjoys eating out without having to leave the house do you have any Christmas traditions with friends (AP) — Rockport residents have a history of fighting off invaders townsfolk in the tiny fishing village hurled rocks at British soldiers using their stockings as slings they’re slinging trash bags and towels over the side mirrors of their cars to protect them from a destructive and determined pileated woodpecker the bird has broken more than two dozen mirrors and at least one vehicle’s side window But residents are taking the violence in stride WATCH: How Philadelphians are working to protect birds from deadly window collisions “Everybody’s having a good laugh about it,” said Ben Favaloro who has lived in the neighborhood for nearly four decades said he’s seen the occasional woodpecker on the side of houses in years past and he removed several trees last summer that were damaged beyond recovery But the attacking of glass is a new phenomenon we just noticed that all the mirrors had been adjusted It looked like maybe there’s a child in the neighborhood that was going around pushing the mirrors down,” he said But then his sister-in-law spotted the roughly 21-inch (53-centimeter) tall woodpecker on Favaloro’s truck piliated woodpeckers are plenty strong enough to break mirrors but such behavior is “definitely weird,” said Pamela Hunt senior biologist for avian conservation at the New Hampshire Audubon “Lots of birds will be aggressive against reflections in mirrors but I don’t usually hear about woodpeckers,” she said “They don’t usually peck at their opponents She said the woodpecker might be “a little stupid” and is trying to defend its territory and scare away what it sees as competition The damage coincides with the mating season for pileated woodpeckers and resident Barbara Smith said she’d be fine with “lots of little woodpeckers” around though she hopes they won’t be as destructive “Woodpeckers have to do what woodpeckers do,” she said Favalro said the woodpecker and the media attention it has attracted has been a fun distraction from everything else going on in the world “This small town of Rockport that I live in is one of the safest communities around,” he said “I think this is probably one of the biggest crimes in years © 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins Newtown’s Neiley St is cementing its reputation as a hotspot for high-end renovations with another custom build helping transform the streetscape A luxury knockdown rebuild project featuring handcrafted bricks and designer curves is the latest to be listed for sale at the prized address Newtown agent John Moran has set a $2.955m to $3.25m price guide for the striking four-bedroom house designed around a central swimming pool RELATED: High-end knockdown rebuilt project finds buyer in Newtown Five bidders raise a hand for Geelong West character home Couple turn 1980s Surf Coast pad into area’s coolest house Outdoor entertaining takes centre stage at the four-bedroom house Potential buyers are loving all the curves The vendors had a renovation in mind for the original brick home when they beat three other bidders for 4 Neiley St at auction in 2022 But they ended up starting from scratch to create a premium family home on the 763sq m block “They have built a really high-end home and it’s had really impressive feedback so far,” Mr Moran said “There are big executive style homes around there and there’s more to come so that little Neiley St strip is going to be really high end.” A striking curved wall showcasing handcrafted Krause bricks from Stawell is a standout feature of the four-bedroom home’s facade which he said was intentionally understated Most of the wow moments happen behind the front door where the neutral palette incorporates timber floors cathedral ceilings and tiled curved accents which have proven a hit with potential buyers The main living area is bathed in natural light The netural palette extends to the main bathroom An open-plan living area is the centrepiece of the design and connects to the pool and landscaped garden through a wall of glazing porcelain countertops and a large butler’s pantry “The pool and the back yard are standout features,” Mr Moran said it’s nice and bright and has a good flow to the floor plan It caters to families with the provision of a second lounge and home office The house follows in the footsteps of its neighbour at 2 Neiley St where a premium renovation was snapped up for $2.695m in October last year Geelong builder Built By Wilson’s Matt and Lauren Wilson teamed up with architects Tecture and renowned Melbourne property stylist Simone Haag to inject new life into that mid-century house is selling via an expressions of interest campaign closing on March 27 A couple who spent 10 years restoring and renovating one of Newtown’s most substantial historic homes hope new owners will continue where they left off looking after the property The owners are selling the five-bedroom Edwardian house originally built for Geelong confectioner and philanthropist James Hugh McPhillimy at 1 Stephen St, Newtown The 16-room old circa 1914 brick house was designed by architects Laird and Buchan with a spacious hall a sunroom and lounge and even had maid’s quarters RELATED: Epic bayside home featured on Grand Designs relisted for sale Custom dream home creates waves in bayside pocket Who’s laughing now? Geelong’s 10 best suburbs revealed Jellis Craig Geelong agent Marcus Falconer has set price hopes from $4.8m to $5.1m for the 1800sq m property calling for expressions of interest closing on March 27 Owner Phil McMahon said he feared the house could be bulldozed when they were searching for a historic Geelong base to be close to family Mr McMahon said he and wife Alma tackled the renovation themselves undertaking repairs to the roof and solid brick internal walls and adjusting the floorplan “In a number of rooms we had to replace the ceilings because the slate was leaking on the roof,” he said “Then we went through the house room by room A brick arch portico forms the main entrance to the home The front door sports striking leadlight windows But relocating the kitchen was perhaps the most significant change “Originally the house had a maid’s quarters down the back It had buttons in the rooms up the front which someone could push and the indicator panel down the back had four rooms on it and a number would come up for someone to respond,” Mr McMahon said so we moved the kitchen up to the front where you can look out the front window “Originally they would have been able to see a lot of the bay and the You Yangs There’s some trees now which block a lot of that view.” The kitchen occupies a space overlooking the back garden A dining room occupies a living room overlooking the back garden The couple hopes new owners can continue to look after the home “Someone might decide they want to put a swimming pool in the front and a gym down the back or whatever,” Mr McMahon said “We’d like to think that whoever comes along will keep the old lady going because it’s more than 110 years since it was built and we’re only the third family to own it.” James McPhillimy was a proprietor of McPhillimy Brothers Confectionery the expansion of the Geelong Gallery (the McPhillimy Gallery is named in his honour) and St George’s Presbyterian Church on Latrobe Terrace The bathroom is one of the rooms the owners tackled during their renovation There are plenty of original features on show throughout the house and remained in the Hughes family until 2014 Mr Falconer said it was a generational property and the owners had created a rare opportunity for new owners “They’ve lived in it for 10 years to make it an amazing family home but there’s also an opportunity to further expand on it for the right people,” he said “It’s a once in a generation home and an amazing opportunity for someone to move in and do nothing but alternatively certainly make your own personalised touches.” Mr Falconer said the second street frontage also provided the potential for people to consider building a house or a multi-townhouse development on the northern side of the property Vision and patience are vital if past mistakes are to be avoided but the rewards for the country could be immeasurable They work in the shadow of the great 1946 New Towns Act and plans drawn up under a similar committee In the next waves came the ambitious city of Milton Keynes The new committee has been travelling the country, looking at the successes and errors of the past. It looks, too, at lessons to be learned from the great failure of the last Labour government, which pledged to create 10 eco towns Only one very small development came to fruition in North West Bicester and “disappointing” was the verdict contrary to what was promised in its desirable original masterplan not just a nice-to-have addition to Labour’s housing plans but flagships of growth and regeneration in a nation stymied by a lack of homes ex-chair of the BBC and with enormous experience in building whose members likewise have deep knowledge of what has and hasn’t worked in the past Can they keep the government on track to follow through a massive programme and trust that it will be farsighted enough to know it takes years to deliver The taskforce conducts its work in strict secrecy No one knows where it has been or what it has looked at the land values will soar: it needs to move fast to secure land at agricultural prices and establish development corporations to own it and eventually sell to homebuyers and businesses at far higher new town prices than the old pre-planning permission agricultural value to recover the cost The added value of the development and all its facilities needs to be captured for the benefit of the new town Development corporations were how previous new towns were built and how Michael Heseltine financed his Liverpool and London dockland regenerations It requires developers’ buy-in too: another risk is that they get cold feet only wanting to build a few houses to stop prices falling One reason for Labour’s eco towns failing to get off the ground was that the Treasury tried to finance most of the scheme with private developers who never want to build amenities bidding for plots But building new towns will always require that public development corporations control land So the great question now is how much will the Treasury put up in this summer’s spending review This shouldn’t be in competition with any other funds most of which will be paid back eventually Nor is this analagous to the plea made by every department that a pound spent now will prevent a £10 cost later but the Treasury may refuse to put it on its books as an asset The other reason for top secrecy is to avoid giving early warning to inevitable local opponents the taskforce quietly seeks local political buy-in and will be noisy even if coming from a minority: forget any hope of cross-party agreement The government has to stand ruthlessly firm on the side of the silent many who will live in the new towns not the noisy few already living in the vicinity The taskforce’s prescription for a good new town sounds like this: at least 20,000 intensively built at high-enough density with a critical mass of population to support good transport The taskforce was delighted that 120 zones were put up in answer to its call for applications Inevitably some were uselessly unsuitable sites for which developers or landowners had tried and failed to get planning permission many times over many years Brownfield sites in or near large towns and cities will be chosen mainly not the out-of-the-way green fields favoured by private developers The design must have character; the community must have libraries The pledge is 40% social and affordable homes social housing doesn’t repay like the rest These new towns will be rolled out gradually so the upfront money can be spread across time and the scarcity of construction workers accounted for The plan is for much of the housing to be system-built in factories Legal and General’s pioneering modular housing factory just closed with culmulative losses of more than £350m that was because they relied on erratic orders from developers New towns will be system building’s salvation offering a reliably steady flow of orders for years that should kickstart the industry ending the reliance on expensive building skills that have remained essentially unchanged since ancient times and new towns sprout as symbols of new life it might help ensure Labour does get re-elected This article was amended on 25 April 2025 to clarify that the new towns taskforce operates in England only Sign up to receive the Gourmet Traveller newsletter and offers we choose to share with you straight to your inbox  By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Sydneysiders trade the beach and barbecues for dazzling dinners at the best restaurants Sydney has to offer From date nights at the hot new spot to celebratory lunches in the sun at a waterfront restaurant Sydney’s dining scene continues to assert itself as world-class Whether you’re a Sydney local routinely chasing the hottest new ticket in town or visiting the Harbour City for this year’s thrilling instalment of Vivid Sydney you’ll want to book a table at these best Sydney restaurants They have travelled far and wide to visit — and revisit — dozens of restaurants seeking out the most exceptional meals and memorable dining experiences in Sydney genre-defying neighbourhood bistro sticks the landing with unwavering confidence every time critics have praised [chef Pasi Petanen’s] approach as ‘cerebral’ and ‘innovative’ and while those certainly aren’t untrue he has a rare capacity for making wild ideas and flavour combinations seem simple Start with the fermented carrots with ‘nduja on rye and end on the carrot sorbet with yoghurt and licorice dessert Paul Farag’s Aalia is full of contrast – on the menu and off – but it’s never jarring Ante reads restaurant despite its casual walk-in-only format. Almost fine-dining-level attentive service is one reason to go but it’s also chef Jemma Whiteman’s fully developed menu so put your name down on the list and go for a drink nearby The recruitment of Sixpenny and Shell House alumnus Aaron Ward has done wonders for the Bathers’ Pavilion kitchen The longstanding long-lunch institution – with its dapper interiors well-drilled service and trusty 40-page wine list – didn’t need much help but there must be some sort of black magic going on inside the one at Ester helped along by casually confident staff and a drinks list that rides the zeitgeist.  Nicknamed “Junda’s Playground” the humming 160-seater is pushing even more buttons and boundaries on its still-sprawling menu There’s always been so much to love here the Ace Hotel Sydney’s crown jewel proves it remains one to watch The Bentley Group’s Asian offering presents a culture studies dissertation on the plate and it’s a sentimental headspin. Playful and cerebral all at once this is one of Sydney’s brightest openings “With Khanh Nguyen leading the kitchen — serving a menu as inventive as it is irreverent — and a front of house team that know how to dial up the fun without ever losing the polish this high-flying team unlocked a new level and stuck the landing once again.” GT tip: the fish finger bao may be the Instagram darling Neil Perry’s vast menu at his suave Double Bay flagship is tied together with a voluminous wine list and service that makes you feel like family making Margaret one of Sydney’s great dining journeys Chef-owner Alessandro Pavoni and his team continue to deliver at this enduring but refreshingly relevant marina-side diner which sits well among the moored boats and the coastal-chic surroundings – all stucco walls Don’t let the name of this neo-bistro fool you; Porcine is more than a cathedral to pork but his playful marriage of French precision and kitschy whimsy epitomised at dessert by a puffy île flottante rising from a pool of custard extends democratically to a far broader line-up of proteins GT tip: Arrive early to have a drink at the new courtyard bar L’Avant Cave — a collaboration between the P&V and Porcine teams Pledging allegiance to your local Thai restaurant is a Sydney tradition but Porkfat is a compelling reason to sideline neighbourhood loyalty.  The views at Quay stop you in your tracks – as do the poolish crumpets and haunting White Coral dessert – and service from the plum young team remains resolutely professional A seemingly immovable presence in the pantheon of Australia’s great restaurants The latest incarnation of Sydney’s pre-eminent seafood shrine is a full-throated triumph GT tip: Really push the boat out and stay the night in the building’s newly opened boutique hotel It’s true of the pace at which flavours develop in the growing collection of ferments and preserves that line the back wall of the eloquent explanations chefs and seasoned waitstaff offer with all seven courses.  Profound care is felt in every direction – from every pop of colour in the room to the gentle service and notable Australian ingredients both on the plate and in the glass supplanted by a soigné dining room and bar filled with eye-catching art and designer furniture Moments of awe aren’t uncommon at the 10 chairs along chef Ryuichi Yoshii’s opulent counter set-up GT tip: Bookings are released on the first day of each month at 12pm for the following month a restaurant must deliver on multiple fronts: service Creativity and consistency are valued in equal measure From dégustation-only fine-diners to casual wine bars serving sensational snacks this guide is not limited to a single style of dining Every restaurant featured in this guide should be considered gold standard All of the restaurant reviews were visited anonymously between March and June 2024 $ = under $100$$ = $100 to $175$$$ = 175 to $250$$$$ = $250 to $325$$$$$ = $325+ This article was last updated in April 2025 Matty picked up his very first issue of Gourmet Traveller in August of 2010 deciding then and there that one day his name would grace the pages of the magazine A born and bred New Yorker and initially a restaurant manager by trade he made the transition to writing and editing in 2017 off the back of a year in Italy where he earned a master’s degree in gastronomy from the University of Gastronomic Sciences outside Torino his editorial work and reviews of restaurants and bars have appeared in the likes of Delicious the WA Good Food Guide and Time Out Sydney And while most of his time is probably spent in pursuit of an excellent meal his favourite thing to eat might just be an omelette on the couch alongside a glass of whatever’s in the fridge Gourmet Traveller is Australia’s trusted authority on food bringing the latest news and trends to life through quality journalism enticing recipes and evocative photography it has been inspiring and informing Australians with the best in cooking Our critics bring the expertise of years of critical eating as the country’s leading title in the luxury sector Gourmet Traveller works closely with Australia’s leaders in the travel and hospitality industries to give our readers exclusive access The Gourmet Traveller legacy is one of trust Watch 1m 3sPolice say the off-duty officers were assaulted with one knocked to the ground and repeatedly punched and kicked to the head. 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) was built in 1905 and renovated in the 1920s A historic Newtown house featuring a former servants’ quarters and bluestone cellar is bringing a touch of French grandeur to the market Built in 1905, the five-bedroom home at 141 Noble St is for sale with a $5m-$5.5m asking range Public records show that only four Newtown residences have sold for $5m or more, with 2A Raith Tce setting the suburb’s $6.3m house price record in 2021 RELATED: New owners to take chance with landmark Newtown home Versatile Newtown home snapped up after auction Entertaining takes centre stage at custom family home in Newtown Buxton Newtown director Tom Butters said the Noble St home was named Manon after the French opera by composer Jules Massenet the home’s then-owner Arthur Collins and his French architect wife renovated the house in French Art Deco style Mr Butters described Manon as having a secret garden concealed behind its brick fence and hedge perimeter “I can think of only about three other private properties of that size The modern kitchen and dining area looks out to the greenery outside A secret garden hidden behind a hedge and brick fence “It has had updates but the architecture is pretty timeless,” Mr Butters said There’s plenty of space inside thanks to the three separate living areas a formal dining room looking out to the garden “I love the front living room that opens to a large indoor-outdoor undercover area with beautiful terrazzo tiles,” Mr Butters said whom he also listed and sold the house on behalf of had hosted Christmas events for up to 30 guests in the space high ceilings and original floorboards feature throughout The kitchen is fitted with stone benchtops five-burner gas cooktop with a 900mm Smeg oven and walk-in pantry A bell that Manon’s owners could ring to summon servants to individual rooms remains just outside the kitchen The nearby renovated maid’s scullery has an additional sink Other highlights include the main bedroom suite with a walk-in dressing room laundry and mudroom and even a telephone room “There is a big bluestone cellar that’s hidden below a trapdoor in the laundry Bold colours were a signature of the French Art Deco style And located in the orchard and vegetable gardens the former stables with a loft and potbelly stove could be used as an office Manon is part of Greater Geelong Council’s Aphrasia Street Heritage Area that’s characterised as a historically wealthy residential neighbourhood dominated by a mixture of Victorian Records show that the house last sold for $4.75m in 2022 Mr Butters said local buyers including families had inquired about the house Manon’s owners are selling with plans to move closer to Melbourne Expressions of interest close at 4pm on April 17 Two off-duty police officers were bashed while trying to break up an argument on Enmore Road in Newtown. One of the officers was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the head. An 18-year-old and a 20-year-old were arrested in Mascot on Thursday afternoon. Link copiedShareShare articleTwo men have been arrested after two off-duty police officers were bashed in Sydney's inner west in what has been described as an "incredibly violent" attack. NSW Police said two men, both off-duty officers, were walking along Enmore Road at Newtown when they approached three unknown men who were having an argument. The off-duty officers, both aged 25, were assaulted, including one who was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the head just after 11pm on Wednesday, police said.  Officers found one of the men unconscious on the road, and off-duty nurse performed CPR until paramedics arrived.  The man was taken to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment where he remains in a serious but stable condition. Two men have been arrested after two off-duty police officers were bashed in Newtown. (Supplied: NSW Police ) The second man suffered facial injuries and was also taken to hospital, but has since been discharged. Police on Thursday afternoon said that two men, aged 18 and 20, had been arrested at a home in Mascot and taken to Mascot Police Station. NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley said the incident was a "despicable act" and "incredibly violent". Ms Catley praised passers-by, including the off-duty nurse, who rendered assistance before an ambulance arrived.  "These are really lifesaving events, and we are so thankful," she said. NSW Premier Chris Minns said that he was devastated to hear that the two officers were "brutally attacked" while trying to assist. "This is sickening," Mr Minns said. "All of NSW will be thinking of these brave men and their families." NSW Police are appealing for evidence related to the attack. (ABC News) Police said the two off-duty officers were in the area for a concert and that the details of what led up to the incident were still unclear. Superintendent Despa Fitzgerald said police "would be looking" for those responsible and had interviewed various witnesses. Police have also been collecting CCTV footage from the area. Superintendent Fitzgerald said CPR was performed on the more seriously injured officer. "Without their assistance, we may be talking about something more serious," she said. A crime scene was established and the incident was being investigated under Strike Force Rabnor. Police said they were looking for three men, aged from 20 to 30 years old, who left the scene of the incident before they arrived. "Anyone with information, CCTV and/or dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000," police said. Pinned23 Jan, 2:08amThu 23 Jan 2025 at 2:08amIncident 'incredibly violent'NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley said the incident was "incredibly violent".  One of the two injured off duty officers remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition. "I am told the footage that police have received is very, very distressing to watch," she said. Copy link23 Jan, 2:26amThu 23 Jan 2025 at 2:26amCCTV 'confronting'CCTV shows the assault was over in a matter of minutes. "It shows a group of men attacking a officer that is on the ground, and another officer," Superintendent Fitzgerald said.  "As the minister said, it is very violent. I have watched it, it's very confronting, and very distressing." Copy link23 Jan, 2:24amThu 23 Jan 2025 at 2:24amOfficer unconscious 'for some time'Superintendent Fitzgerald said CPR was performed on the more seriously injured officer. "If they weren't there and provided CPR, anything could have happened."