Wake up and enjoy a coffee on the balcony of this three-storey Newport home with vistas over the city skyline and bay The number three is integral to the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 69A The Strand – with an almost $3m price tag and hopes of securing only its third owner Outgoing owner Julie Mackenzie said there “has never been one day I have looked out at the view and not appreciated” the house she’s called home for 10 years RELATED: Inside ex-Pie Alan Didak’s four-level mansion with basement bar Run down Coburg pad scores an almost-$1m payday, after 73 years Cost of living: Melbourne families now need $75,000 a year to cover mortgage, bills I’m very grateful to have been in this property,” she said With prime position on the west’s sought-after beachfront strip the multi-level home features three separate bedrooms each with their own ensuite; two living areas; and two kitchens for fully independent living with luxurious space and views of Melbourne’s skyline Hobsons Bay and ships arriving in the harbour Meanwhile an expansive backyard extends to The Strand “We get the water but we get the city and also the boats – there’s a lot of movement and always a story to be told out the window,” Ms Mackenzie said Jellis Craig Williamstown agent Anthony Christakakis said the property’s price point is relatively affordable compared to others on the up-market street MORE: Moonee Ponds heritage mansion with bank vault in the garage up for sale ‘Just three properties’: Aus rental crisis hits new breaking point “The Strand is a really in-demand address,” he said It has two street frontages – a garage with its own separate entry then a driveway with landscape gardens and fish pond It’s quite a narrow block but it doesn’t feel tight – it feels so much larger and wider than it may look.” Views from one of the home’s three bedrooms The agent added that the flexibility of the home could accommodate everyone from a young family to downsizers or multi-generational buyers “It’s an extremely rare opportunity to buy on the best street in the inner west,” Mr Christakakis said Mackenzie agreed the home’s versatility is part of its appeal having lived comfortably at the property with a friend She is selling to downsize and travel more “My wish is that the third person who has the property loves it as much as I have It’s a very special house and I wish for them the happiness I have had,” she said The Newport property is set for a forthcoming auction with $2.79m to $2.99m price hopes Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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Apr 9, 2025 | Business, Pittwater ward Coles has reopened its supermarket at Newport with a new range and a new name The doors to the rebranded ‘Coles Local’ supermarket at Barrenjoey Road were opened to the first customers just after 9.00am this morning (Wednesday 09 April) following a three-month refurbishment According to Regional Manager of Coles NSW Chris Cameron (image below right) the store needed investment to bring it up to date “The last time the store was invested in was when it was built in 2009 but this is the first major spend the store has had in the last 16 years so it is a significant milestone for the store there’s only one supermarket between Avalon and Mona Vale We can now fill that gap again for the customer When we use the term ‘Coles Local’ it is actually a local store for the customers which is slightly isolated from the rest of the Northern Beaches I think that’s really important; it’s something customers can identify with “This is our tenth Coles Local in NSW so we’re obviously moving in the right direction Head of Coles Local Gemma Koo (image above left) said that understanding and customising the store for the local community was the key ingredient for Coles Local stores “Local is very much about trying to understand our community We have the same amazing prices on our core and essential items especially in grocery and fresh fruit and vegetables Then we add extra ‘Coles magic’ working with local suppliers which is usually one of our stand out areas “We’re proud of our mural around the whole store We really want to connect with the community who has done all the mural work around the store It’s very beautiful and it encapsulates the feeling of Newport “This is a very different layout to a normal Coles store because we try and put the things that matter for a smaller basket like coffee and juice at the front of the store We try and lay the store out better towards what the customer mission is,” said Ms Koo Store Manager for Coles Local Newport Tarnee Wong (image above) has worked on the refit of ten Coles Local stores She said that when she saw the outlook from the Newport store she set her sights on taking on the role of Store Manager herself “It has been a great roller coaster journey I’ve been supporting Coles Local with renewals for the other nine stores “We have around 30 existing team members coming back from the previous store Having one-on-one involvement in the recruitment of those new team members has been a really great thing because I was able to connect with them prior to being in store,” said Ms Wong Ms Koo stressed the Coles Local store did not compromise on any of the staple necessities and the new store actually had a larger range because of improvements to layout She also highlighted that any special offers available in a full-range Coles supermarket would be available at the same prices at the Newport Coles Local store Coles Local at Newport will stock more than 774 unique products from NSW producers and features an in-store deli offering a selection of local and imported cheeses gourmet antipasto and an extensive entertaining range The bakery showcases a selection of freshly baked breads and pastries from renowned local suppliers bespoke loaves and buttery croissants from Sonoma pillowy soft rolls and indulgent donuts from Baked & Co and authentic paninis and Pane Di Case from Nonna’s Bakery For those looking for a hassle-free meal or dinner the store offers a selection of convenient grab-and-go options such as sushi from Taiko to gourmet sandwiches and salads from Bread Spread complemented by Coles’ Own Brand range of ready-to-eat meals Ms Wong believes beachgoers will love to pop across the road for the in-store coffee machine frozen dessert bar with mochi and single-serve ice-creams as well as a selection of healthy snacks from Good Crisp and Keogh’s Artist Mark Chester Harding said his mural throughout the store is intended to bring Newport’s character to life (images above) “Having spent my weekends in Newport growing up I didn’t have to look far for inspiration — it’s a place I know and love “I wanted to capture the relaxed charm and beauty of Newport but also celebrate the small details that make it unique — the Pittwater boats “It’s more than just a beachside suburb; it has a strong sense of community and a laid-back energy that I hope shines through in this mural,” shared Mr Chester Harding Excited Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby (image above) was on hand for the opening saying it was good to have a supermarket back at Newport “Coles Local is a much-needed addition to this community bringing vibrancy with the great mural on the walls and also a product range catering to a demographic that wants their staples at a price-competitive point but also wants the boutique range of local goods as well,” said Ms Scruby Coles Local Newport is located at 377-381 Barrenjoey Road and is open Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 10.00pm and Sunday 8.00am to 8.00pm The store will work with food rescue organisation SecondBite and local charity Hands and Feet Blacktown to donate unsold edible food to help feed those facing food insecurity in the area Join us as we go 100% electric and be part of the future of green driving Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Newport Folk Festival is set to return with more than 40 acts across six venues in Newport this July The community-driven festival showcases an eclectic mix of folk featuring both established and emerging artists from across Australia Check out our gig guide, our stage guide, our festival guide, our live music venue guide and our nightclub guide. 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The Newport Folk Festival begins Friday evening with performances at the Newport Bowls Club including The Anderson Collective Saturday’s program spans from 10am until late across all six venues with highlights including award-winning guitarist Fred Smith at The Substation and Sweet Mona’s Choir performing their blend of gospel and world music Emerging artists feature prominently in the lineup crowned 2024 Emerging Artist of the Year at the WA Country Music Awards winner of the senior category at the 2024 NSW Folk Federation Young Folk Artist of the Year awards The festival also embraces cultural diversity with performances from Ostralishe Kapelye specialising in Klezmer music of Eastern European Ashkenazi Jewish traditions a Latin-Australian band blending Colombian tropical rhythms with Australian influences the Newport Folk Festival offers storytelling sessions including Newport Storytellers: Stories by the Fire at the Scout Hall where attendees can enjoy tales and poems with soup and crusty bread For those looking to participate rather than just spectate the festival includes numerous workshops covering guitar techniques invites everyone to bring an instrument and join in creating spontaneous folk music Online tickets are now available at $45 for adults The festival organisers advise booking online in advance Festival coordinator Lucas Davies explained that the Newport Folk Festival relies heavily on volunteer support All volunteers receive a free festival wristband For more information, head here. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The Block winners Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie have pulled their luxury Sydney beachside escape from auction The five-bedroom home in Newport complete with high-end finishes and panoramic views was set to go under the hammer this Wednesday it will now be listed for private sale with a price of $3.89 million The change in sales campaign comes following a strategic consideration of the current global economic conditions impacting the stock market and the domestic market fluctuations in the lead-up to the federal election “Our home has been a labour of love and deserves a market that is feeling confident and optimistic,” Edwards said “We’re confident the right buyer will come along as the market gains clarity and stability moving forward.” Mitch and Mark from The Block have pulled their home from auction and listed it for private sale McKie added: “We’ve always been about creating beautiful homes that people can fall in love with We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved in Newport and we want to ensure it’s presented in the best possible market conditions.” there continues to be “significant interest” in the home A spokesperson for the couple told Domain a number of offers have been received for the property Edwards and McKie bought the home in Newport in 2019 for $1.7 million The home in Newport on Sydney’s northern beaches boasts panoramic views In the almost six years since they moved in they have transformed the once humble 1970s abode into a luxury retreat The renovation marks the couple’s first major renovation project since winning The Block “We poured our hearts into reimagining every space creating a home that is both beautiful and functional – a place to relax soak up the incredible ocean views … and to call ‘Home’,” they said in a joint statement the home was listed as a four-bedroom residence with a one-bedroom self-contained area with its own balcony with separate access The renovation is the couple’s first major renovation project since winning The Block Their vision saw the property transform into a five-bedroom home with greater focus on living and entertainment spaces The upper level boasts an open plan lounge with dining and alfresco entertaining perfect for an intimate gathering or dinner party with friends Edwards and McKie have fitted the dining room with floor-to-ceiling glass to take advantage of the ocean view They have also added a built-in outdoor kitchen to the alfresco terrace In the heart of the home is a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen with a stone island breakfast bar the home also comes with a hidden wine cellar engineered timber flooring and white beamed ceilings a spacious walk-in dressing room and central stone island underfloor heating and brushed gold tapware The state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen has a stone island breakfast bar there is a family room and two separate bedrooms Both bedrooms have built-ins and balcony access The lower level has been designed with guests or teenagers in mind and comes with open plan living and dining Work commitments have meant Edwards and McKie have spent more time in the city They feel it’s time for another family to “enjoy it as much as we have” The property is on the market through LJ Hooker Mona Vale’s Josephine Cowling Mitch and Mark made their television debut on the 2019 season of The Block where they finished fifth and took home $384,000 in prize money They returned to the franchise for the 2021 season taking out the series and $744,444 in prize money This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission. The Block winners Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie have pulled their luxury Sydney beachside escape from auction. in Newport, complete with high-end finishes and panoramic views, was set to go under the hammer this Wednesday. Instead, it will now be listed for private sale with a price of $3.89 million. The change in sales campaign comes following a strategic consideration of the current global economic conditions impacting the stock market, and the domestic market fluctuations in the lead-up to the federal election, the couple said in a statement. \\u201COur home has been a labour of love and deserves a market that is feeling confident and optimistic,\\u201D Edwards said. \\u201CWe\\u2019re confident the right buyer will come along as the market gains clarity and stability moving forward.\\u201D McKie added: \\u201CWe\\u2019ve always been about creating beautiful homes that people can fall in love with. We\\u2019re incredibly proud of what we\\u2019ve achieved in Newport, and we want to ensure it\\u2019s presented in the best possible market conditions.\\u201D Despite the change in sales strategy, there continues to be \\u201Csignificant interest\\u201D in the home. A spokesperson for the couple told Domain a number of offers have been received for the property, however none have yet been accepted. Edwards and McKie bought the home in Newport in 2019 for $1.7 million. In the almost six years since they moved in, they have transformed the once humble 1970s abode into a luxury retreat. The renovation marks the couple\\u2019s first major renovation project since winning The Block. \\u201CWe poured our hearts into reimagining every space, creating a home that is both beautiful and functional \\u2013 a place to relax, entertain, soak up the incredible ocean views \\u2026 and to call \\u2018Home\\u2019,\\u201D they said in a joint statement. Back in 2019, the home was listed as a four-bedroom residence with a one-bedroom self-contained area with its own balcony with separate access. Their vision saw the property transform into a five-bedroom home with greater focus on living and entertainment spaces. The upper level boasts an open plan lounge with dining and alfresco entertaining, perfect for an intimate gathering or dinner party with friends. With entertaining in mind, Edwards and McKie have fitted the dining room with floor-to-ceiling glass to take advantage of the ocean view. They have also added a built-in outdoor kitchen to the alfresco terrace. In the heart of the home is a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen with a stone island breakfast bar, multiple ovens, dishwashers and a chef butlers\\u2019 pantry. For a hint of mystery, the home also comes with a hidden wine cellar. Elegance surrounds the lounge room, with the addition of marble, engineered timber flooring and white beamed ceilings. The master bedroom features a fireplace, a spacious walk-in dressing room and central stone island. Nearby, the ensuite has a freestanding bath, underfloor heating and brushed gold tapware. On the same level as the master, there is a family room and two separate bedrooms. Both bedrooms have built-ins and balcony access. The lower level has been designed with guests or teenagers in mind and comes with open plan living and dining, a fireplace and two separate bedrooms. Work commitments have meant Edwards and McKie have spent more time in the city. They feel it\\u2019s time for another family to \\u201Cenjoy it as much as we have\\u201D. The property is on the market through LJ Hooker Mona Vale\\u2019s Josephine Cowling. Mitch and Mark made their television debut on the 2019 season of The Block where they finished fifth and took home $384,000 in prize money. They returned to the franchise for the 2021 season, taking out the series and $744,444 in prize money. This article was originally published by Reproduced with permission. Get news and updates about your favorite shows, plus 3 free credits to watch locked content. Peacock is the streaming home of your favorite Bravo shows plus so much more. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media Omari Patrick (left) celebrates his goal for Tranmere Rovers Tranmere Rovers finished a lacklustre season on a high as Newport County caretaker boss Dafydd Williams saw his case for the permanent role take a knock with a heavy 4-1 home defeat The Exiles flirted with relegation this campaign with Nelson Jardim having stepped down as manager once safety was assured while Tranmere - under the interim stewardship of Andy Crosby - only made certain they would not suffer the drop from League Two with last week's victory over Crewe Alexandra With the relegation shackles off for both sides Shane McLoughlin gave Newport the lead when he won possession in the visitors' box before unleashing a shot that arrowed into the top left-hand corner of the net But the visitors got back on level terms just before half-time when Cameron Norman set up Jake Garrett for a goal that seemed to take a deflection on its way in Kristian Dennis gave Rovers the lead soon after the restart before Newport's misery was compounded when Kai Whitmore was sent off for a second yellow card Newport crumbled after that as Omari Patrick and Josh Davison's header added two more goals allowing Tranmere to leap-frog Newport to finish 20th in the table on 51 points while their hosts end on 49 points in 22nd - just one place above the drop zone Newport want new manager in place by end of the month Williams open to managing Newport full time Newport County boss Dafydd Williams told BBC Sport Wales: "I thought that second half summed us up this season - I thought it was immature I thought it was naïve and it's just not good enough "The red card – you can't defend it a lack of experience and after that you're chasing your tail To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Wood Match OfficialsReferee: Andrew HumphriesAssistant Referee 1: Alan CresswellAssistant Referee 2: Steve DurnallFourth Official: Ross MartinMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightNewport County have lost each of their last three Football League games against Tranmere Rovers as many defeats as across their prior 14 meetings with the Rovers combined (W8 D3) After winning on their last visit to Rodney Parade 2-1 in April last year Tranmere Rovers will be looking to win successive away Football League games against Newport County for the first time since January 1976 Newport have failed to win any of their last six games that have come on the final day of a Football League season (D4 L2) Tranmere have won just one of their last 10 league games on the final day of a Football League season (D3 L6 not including 2019-20) and have lost the last two Shane McLoughlin (Newport County) wins a free kick in the defensive half Bobby Kamwa (Newport County) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked Foul by Lee O'Connor (Tranmere Rovers) Michael Spellman (Newport County) wins a free kick on the left wing Moses Alexander-Walker (Newport County) wins a free kick in the defensive half Josh Hawkes (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half Delay in match because of an injury Jordan Turnbull (Tranmere Rovers) Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time Michael Spellman (Newport County) wins a free kick in the defensive half Josh Davison (Tranmere Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half The Block stars Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie are selling their home in Newport stars of The Block’s series at the Oslo Hotel in 2019 and then The Block All Stars in Hampton two years later They want a home on the Northern Beaches, just one more manageable than the five-bedroom, three-bathroom home on Grandview Drive they have renovated MORE: Aussie billionaire’s new $120m celebrity toy the couple spent $1.7m on a 1970s-built home and turned the original home into what is being marketed as a “flawless fusion of high-end luxury and relaxed coastal sophistication” They ran a nearby homewares store for a brief time which pushed back the timeline on their renovation “We wanted this home to have its full potential realised,” they said they say it was totally worth it now they look at the end result MORE: Real reason Hemsworths moved to Byron Bay Designer duo Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie have listed at Newport It took them a full year given the size of the home and the extent of the renovation including walls moved on each of the three levels There are several terraces flanking the kitchen one of which has an integrated outdoor barbecue while the lower level has been kept as a self-contained studio but now offers two bedrooms instead of the one Edwards loves his “dream walk-in robe” in the master suite complete with “endless storage” and a centred marble island bench under a chandelier that “has him in raptures” They had fellow Blockheads Gav and Waz curate the art in the home MORE: Quick $50m sale of Yahoo Serious mansion The renovated home is being offered fully curated and move-in ready LJ Hooker Mona Vale agent Josephine Cowling is relying on market feedback for its pricing while telling prospective buyers that it is being offered fully curated and move-in ready “Buyers will just need to walk in with their clothes and personal items,” says Cowling who believes it will top a nearby $3.93m sale last month There were 13 sales north of $4m in 2024 in Newport The duo have done 20-something projects across Sydney “We lose count but we love them all,” they said MORE: Aussies warned: Most stolen shock items exposed Designs for the removal of the level crossing at Maddox Road, Newport have been unveiled showing new connections to keep locals moving once the boom gates are gone for good in 2026 Removing the Maddox Road level crossing by building a rail bridge allows the nearby Champion Road level crossing to be closed to traffic a new link road and an overpass for bike riders and pedestrians will be built The link road will connect Champion Road to Maddox Road directly via Akuna Drive and will be open before the Champion Road level crossing closes Akuna Drive is a key access point for multiple businesses and extending the road will make it easier to move around the area and deliver more reliable journey times for locals The intersection at Maddox Road and Kororoit Creek Road will also be upgraded with an extended right turn lane and a new dedicated U-turn lane to ensure traffic flows during peak times The new accessible pedestrian and cycling bridge will allow people to cross the rail line and access local businesses on Champion Road and Challis Street A shared walking and cycling path will also be built on Railway Parade connecting to the existing path on Market Street making it safer for pedestrians and cyclists The project will deliver more parking in the area building new car spaces near Park Crescent where it will be easier to find a park and access local businesses and amenities Maddox Road and Launceston Street will be reconfigured to create safe free flowing traffic and new pedestrian connections and engineering requirements have been considered when shaping the project's design The boom gates at the 2 level crossings are currently down for around 50 minutes of the morning peak while 48 trains run through the crossings More than 10,000 vehicles go through the crossings each day The Newport level crossings will be gone for good in 2026 paving the way for the Werribee Line to be level crossing free by 2030 A $369 million contract has been awarded to an alliance comprising Acciona and the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) A $151 million contract to deliver the Maidstone Street Altona level crossing removal has been awarded to an alliance comprising Fulton Hogan The Victorian Government is removing 110 level crossings across Melbourne by 2030 Designs can be viewed, and locals can have their say on the project at Engage Victoria. Huw Jenkins spent 17 years with Swansea City Newport County want to appoint a new manager by the end of May and chairman Huw Jenkins says there has been plenty of interest in the vacancy Nelson Jardim recently left his role as head coach by mutual consent after just under a season in charge of the League Two club Assistant Dafydd Williams stepped up to take interim charge for the final two games of the season with Jenkins looking to make a permanent appointment by the end of the month "I think it's important it's done in May," Jenkins told BBC Radio Wales Sport "But first and foremost it has to be right for us – anybody who comes in to manage our club "They have to know clearly where they are and what we're trying to do." Former Swansea City chairman Jenkins become Newport's majority shareholder and chairman in January 2024. Jenkins confirmed there has been more interest from candidates in the managerial position than last year "Things have definitely changed a little bit the perception outwardly on Newport County has changed a little bit," Jenkins said "Some of the conversations I had last summer are different to now because we've had many phone calls off people who are interested in putting their name forward "People can see and probably feel what we're trying to do as a club and perhaps they may have been reluctant to dip their toes in the water last season and they wanted to see how things went "Perhaps they've reconsidered that and feel we can provide as a football club the opportunity for people." Jenkins insisted appointing Jardim as head coach last July was not a mistake but acknowledged the team had struggled for consistency "We started the season in a reasonable way and went on a period of losing a few games," Jenkins added "That sort of form continued right through the season "Every time we thought we were getting somewhere we went backwards and when we would go backwards we somehow found something that got us forward again "It's slightly been below the word comfortable but overall I think we've got to take it on the chin "We've got to quickly move on and make sure we learn a few lessons from this year and make sure we're better next year." Newport's disappointing season ended with a 4-1 defeat at home to Tranmere Rovers which saw them finish just above the relegation zone Jenkins wants to create a buzz at Newport once again with the club challenging for the play-offs as well as FA Cup runs "I didn't get involved with the club just to have the odd cup run and like we have done the last couple of years just to avoid relegation," Jenkins said "I decided to take the risk and bring in younger players to develop – we've learnt from that from this season "Getting into play-off finals like Newport have done with the last 8-10 years is important "We've got to create that proper mentality within the club that we want to do that regularly "We want to be up in the top 10 – the odd year you're going to get in there and have a chance and we also need to be around that fighting our way "My main remit – and it goes back to what I've experienced in the past – is making sure every year you build on it and every year you get better than the year before "If we continue that we'll certainly have a chance in the next few years to get those feelings back around the club "It's important we get that feeling back at the club." 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Williams has been on the coaching staff at Newport since former boss Graham Coughlan brought him in from Bristol Rovers He says he has not spoken to chairman Huw Jenkins about next season but feels the club need to appoint a new boss as soon as possible "I think it goes without saying that the earlier "I have no doubt the chairman and other people behind the scenes are working hard to find the right person." hope to end a disappointing season on a high by securing their first win in nine games with Williams urging his team to get the fans' "juices flowing" ahead of next season Head coach Jardim leaves Newport by mutual consent Top stories Live Dafydd Williams has been on the coaching staff at Newport since former boss Graham Coughlan brought him in from Bristol Rovers Newport County interim manager Dafydd Williams says "a lot needs to change" at the club before next season County's disappointing 2024-25 ended with a 4-1 home defeat by Tranmere Rovers which saw them finish just above the League Two relegation zone Williams took charge for the final two games of the season after Nelson Jardim recently left his role as head coach we've probably finished in the position we deserve to finish," Williams told BBC Sport Wales "It's not good enough for this football club and those that are here next year – that has to be a real reality check for them because in my opinion a lot of it is unacceptable "A lot needs to change to move forward and to go in the right direction as a football club." County chairman Huw Jenkins, who wants Jardim's successor in place by the end of the month, acknowledged the team had struggled for consistency Jenkins said he wanted to create a buzz at Newport once again with the club challenging for the play-offs as well as FA Cup runs is an exciting place to be," Williams added "I think we can learn a lot of lessons from this season in terms of what's needed and what's required and whether that's with the players that are in the building or potentially coming in over the summer they need to learn the harsh reality of what League Two." The designs for a major new bike and pedestrian bridge over the rail tracks in Newport in Melbourne's southwest have been released links into a developing bike riding network along the rail corridor through Newport It is part of a Level Crossings Removal Project (LXRP) to remove two level crossings on the busy Werribee line at Newport – the other is at nearby Maddox Road A third crossing is to be removed at Maidstone Street in Altona Champion Road will be closed to motor traffic No rail bridge or trench was possible because of the proximity of multiple fuel and gas pipelines in the rail corridor as well as the necessity of at-grade connections to the adjacent train stabling yards It was possible to build the bike and pedestrian bridge close by with the use of long connecting ramps to enable a comfortable ride up to the bridge span positioned with sufficient safety clearance above the overhead rail power lines Lookouts and seating are incorporated into the structure The project will also deliver a new section of trail along Railway Parade from Maddox Road connecting to the existing trail along Market Street which takes riders into central Newport at the railway station in a separate project along the rail corridor a new section of trail is to be constructed between Blenheim Street and Mills Street The designs for both Newport crossings are now out for public consultation and there is opportunity for feedback and questions. https://engage.vic.gov.au/lxrp-newport A $369 million contract has been awarded to an alliance comprising Acciona Become a Member and help fund our advocacy work Or become our friend and subscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter The Great Victorian Bike Ride is set to return in 2025 on 24–28 November offering an exciting new format while keeping the spirit of this beloved event alive Bicycle Network Memberships offer benefits to all kinds of riders The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point we launched our Affiliate Membership program specially designed for cycling groups and clubs Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry We’re removing the level crossings at Maddox and Champion roads improving safety and creating more reliable travel times We're building rail bridges over Maddox Road and closing Champion Road at the rail line we’re extending Akuna Drive to connect Champion Road to Maddox Road This new road will open before Champion Road is closed in 2026 We’ll also build a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the rail line at Champion Road Site investigations for the Newport level crossing removal project are starting back up this week as we prepare for relocation of utilities site establishment and construction this year works include collecting soil samples using a drilling rig a small excavator and non-destructive digging We’ll continue to deliver construction materials and equipment to our site offices in the area which will be in use until the project is complete As we get on with works you may notice an increase in crews temporary safety fencing installed around our work areas Traffic management will be in place to help the delivery of materials and guide drivers and pedestrians safely through the area Read our latest works notice to find out more about works in Newport The file could not be found for a number of reasons such as the file being moved or deleted. 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Click here to get back to where you came from As the 2025 TIV Division One Men’s football season approaches excitement levels are at an all-time high at Newport The Panthers are preparing for their first ever season in the WFNL’s top grade making the step up alongside last year’s Division Two premiers Sunshine and runners up Albion It’s been a busy off-season for the club headlined by a raft of big signings including the recruitment of three-time Richmond premiership player Bachar Houli The man picked to coach the club in their historic first season of Division One football Ali Hamad says anticipation could hardly be higher for the upcoming campaign “There’s massive excitement not just within the playing group but also within our community now that we’re in Division One,” Hamad said to be able to make some big signings and recruit quality players from other clubs and for them to see the club and team we are trying to build is special “It’s so exciting that there are honestly days that I struggle to go to sleep at night from how excited I am.” Alongside the signing of Houli is an addition just as significant the return of a former WFNL standout Nayef Hamad who starred in the EDFL’s premier division last year The Panthers have also added former and current VFL-listed players in Darcy Cassar Lukmain Haddara and Phillip Moi Moi as well as bringing in several other strong recruits And it should come as no surprise that the club’s marquee signings are leading the way in preseason training and driving standards ahead of their top division debut “Thankfully we’ve got coaches and even players at the club that have connections but it hasn’t been hard convincing people to join because it’s such an easy club to sell,” Hamad said how many games he plays it’s totally up to him “Nayef comes back to the club as a 27-year-old having built a little profile for himself He has a good relationship with all the players and is a really good one-on-one mentor Luk Haddara and all of sudden the players that have been at the club whether it’s young players or more experienced players they lift that 10 “It’s good bringing in A graders but there is no point having just A graders if your second tier players aren’t coming to the party too and it’s great to see our middle tier guys are doing that.” Hamad said the positive feeling around the club hasn’t waned since preparations got underway prior to Christmas with the club so far having more than 70 players attend preseason training “I thought that the buzz might only stick around until Christmas but since we’ve come back from the break it’s been really positive and the energy and the buy in hasn’t changed “We’re building a good environment and setting high standards and the training is enjoyable but at the same time challenging so words going around that we’re building something special a very healthy list of reserves and seniors along with plenty of numbers in the thirds so the club is in a good way at the moment.” While they won’t set too many expectations going into the season Hamad said the team’s initial focus will be on kicking their first Division One goal winning their first Division One quarter and building from there Newport’s first assignment is a clash with neighbours Spotswood a rivalry that has never played out on the field but finally will now that both teams are in the same division And nothing would please the Panthers and Hamad more than winning that first game of the year in front of a large and vocal home crowd the talk of the cafes and the gyms,” Hamad said “Most of our boys played the majority of their juniors at Spotswood and I coached for eight or nine years at Spotswood “I feel like we’re the little brother that’s now ready to come up and play against the bigger brother eventually the little brother comes in and shows the big brother up Works are continuing to get rid of the dangerous level crossings at Maddox and Champion roads, Newport crews at Maddox Road will start to relocate overhead utility services at the level crossing to enable construction of the new rail bridge over the road there will be some disruption to traffic from late April to late May Maddox Road will be closed overnight between Railway Parade and Macaulay Street on Monday 28 April while crews install temporary traffic barriers The northbound lane of Maddox Road will then be closed to traffic from Tuesday 29 April for up to 4 weeks while workers relocate overhead power lines and poles Pedestrian and bike access at the crossing will be maintained Detours will be in place during this time to keep traffic moving safely through the area and to get people to where they need to go A 24/7 works blitz in the rail corridor will also see buses replace trains on the Werribee Line from 9pm crews are getting ready to build the new Akuna Drive link road to connect a boom gate free Maddox Road to Champion Road with crews clearing and preparing laydown areas near Akuna Drive and relocating underground utilities Plans for new bike infrastructure as part of level crossing removals in Newport have been finalised and include an active transport bridge The Level Crossings Removal Project had previously announced that the crossing at Maddox Road would be replaced by new rail bridges for both passenger and freight lines while Champion Road would be closed permanently with a new bike-and-pedestrian-only bridge over the rail line who would have a minute or two added to their journeys campaigned against the bike bridge solution at Champion Road and rail access connections to the nearby stabling and maintenance yards it was not possible have a grade-separated crossing for either trains or cars at Champion Road The final designs include the new active transport bridge as well as a new shared path between Maddox Road and Champion Road which will expand the Hobsons Bay cycling connection through the area LXRP is also working with Hobsons Bay City to investigate additional cycling connections in the area such as a new shared-use path at Rosshire Road The rail bridges now have artistically designed panels instead of plain concrete to improve the look and feel of the local area shrubs and grasses will be planted as part of the project Newport Hospital’s Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund awards $188,500More than 30 local programs that serve youth across Aquidneck Island have received grants from Newport Hospital’s Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund the fund awarded $188,500 to 31 organizations to support initiatives that help children lead healthier lives through physical activity Among the recipients are six programs to be awarded funds for the first time The “Powered by Prince” grants range from $1,200 to $13,000 and will support a wide range of initiatives that include boxing the fund awarded $38,500 more than in 2024 The Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund at Newport Hospital was established in 2010 when Elizabeth Prince of Newport and her children – Diana Oehrli and Regis de Ramel – donated $3 million to the hospital to fund healthy activities for underserved children in Newport County the fund has now awarded more than $1.4 million in grant funding since its inception Pastore Cultural Travel ScholarshipsApplications are available for the Sen Two travel scholarships to Newport’s sister city Each recipient must presently possess a valid passport and be a resident of Aquidneck Island though students may be attending a high school off-island The students will stay with host families and be accompanied by a Newport Festa Italiana chaperone Airfare and travel insurance will be provided Applications are available in the guidance office in each of the three public high schools on Aquidneck Island Completed applications are due on or before May 23 in partnership with the Newport County YMCA and 11th Hour Racing will kick off its 2025 summer farmers’ market season at a new location this year will be held at the Newport County YMCA in Middletown ACT’s weekly Wednesday market is scheduled to return to Memorial Boulevard in Newport on May 28 The Saturday market will continue until Oct The Wednesday market will continue until Oct The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County announced the recipient of their annual Artist Award: Revka Hovermale of Revka Dance The 2025 Artist Award will be supporting RevkaDance Creative Movement Children’s Workshop allowing a wider pool of students to take advantage of this valuable arts education Revka has worked as a teacher in a variety of disciplines and has a BA in Arts and Science from Rhode Island College with concentrations in Dance Performance and Theater The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County will recognize Revka and their other award and scholarship recipients at their annual Raise Up the Arts event on June 25 at Johnny’s Restaurant at the Wyndham Hotel in Middletown Rotary Club of Newport annual charity polo match returnsJoin the Rotary Club of Newport on Saturday for the start of the summer polo season with the annual charity polo match to support the club’s scholarship fund and charitable initiatives This is an annual fixture at the start of the season for the past 34 years and the handiwork of two unlikely collaborators Food trucks and a cash bar will be available on the polo grounds The match will also feature an art exhibit and children under 15 are free with an adult Ready your picnic spread to join the action as top players compete in a classic 6-chukker showdown Admission tickets for lawn and pavilion will be sold at the gate only Tailgate or Chalet can be reserved online and will also be sold at the gate All proceeds from admission ticket sales will support the Rotary Club of Newport Commemorative benches at Rogers High School availableAs construction on the new Rogers High School nears completion the City of Newport is inviting the community to sponsor commemorative benches that will be installed at the school's main entrances Modeled after the decorative black cast aluminum benches along the Storer Park Harbor Walk these benches are built to withstand Newport’s coastal conditions offering both elegance and durability for years to come Whether honoring a Rogers High School alumnus or memorializing a loved one each bench provides a meaningful and lasting tribute designed to stand the test of time Sponsorships are available for $3,701 and include a personalized 2” x 12” dedication plaque first-served basis upon receipt of a completed application and sponsorship check Please contact Brigid Rubin at 401-845-5804 or brubin@cityofnewport.com with any questions or download an application from the City's website at www.CityofNewport.com/MemorialBench Newport Rifle Club is offering an introductory pistol safety and marksmanship class Saturday in its training facility at 360 Wyatt Road Combining interactive classroom instruction with closely supervised live fire Basic Pistol is a National Rifle Association course for those with little or no handgun experience with each student having his or her own experienced instructor for live fire Minimum age to attend is 14 and the cost is $125 which includes a continental breakfast and catered lunch The class can be used as part of qualifying for a Massachusetts license-to-carry permit and is good preparation for the test required to buy a handgun in Rhode Island It also provides a sound foundation for a Rhode Island concealed carry permit Because of high demand and limited class size Small Business was awarded a 5-year $43M sole-source US Navy contract to produce and deliver SANS (Submerged Acoustic Navigation System) technology This critical technology is used by the Navy to compute the precise position of a submerged submarine in real-time SANS technology enables a submerged submarine to determine its position in real-time with GPS-like accuracy over large geographic areas while emitting no noise and using short periodic acoustic signals from one underwater beacon SANS is being used as a portable undersea tracking range and also supports traditional tracking on cabled Navy underwater ranges SANS can be integrated into other underwater systems like UUVs (Unmanned Underwater Vehicles) For more information about MIKEL or to apply, visit mikelinc.com Take a QR code tour of The Colony HouseThe Newport Historical Society announced a new self-guided the fourth oldest statehouse still standing in the United States and a key site in Newport’s Revolutionary War history The project was made possible thanks to a $149,000 shoulder season tourism grant from Rhode Island Commerce The Colony House served as the backdrop for Two Lights for Liberty a fundraiser and cocktail party featuring food and revolution-inspired revelry that marked the official kickoff the NHS’s celebrations of the 250th anniversary of American independence the NHS used Commerce grant funds to allow for additional public availability for The Colony House The property is now open daily from 10 a.m but it inhabits its dichotomous worlds of industrial zone and rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood with ease just over seven kilometres from the centre of Melbourne look directly across the water to the city skyline’s twinkle while the occasional tanker in the foreground serves as a reminder of the west’s authentic urban grit houses hover around a median of $1.245 million but respectable three-bedroom homes can still be found in the sub-$1 million range With an express train trip into the CBD coming in at around 15 minutes Newport’s rapidly realising potential drew Pilates instructor Dawn Muller to choose it as the location for her Silverback Studios in 2020 “It seemed to me like a good community with great growth in store in the near future.” Windsor: This inner southern suburb has a quirky soul Canterbury: This suburb has been hosting legendary Christmas carols since 1940 Only four of 10 shops were occupied when Muller moved into the Hall Street strip near the train station they’re all full thanks to the arrival of businesses such as cosmeticians Morning clients at Silverback Studios can follow their class with a coffee and a bacon-and-manchego omelette at Pango cafe it could be a glass of chenin blanc at the hip next-door wine bar “It’s really lived up to everything I hoped,” Muller says “There are gorgeous walks around the Newport Lakes Reserve and dog parks with Jacob Davis from Jellis Craig Newport 1881 on Mason Street is, without a doubt, my pick of the cafes in the area. The reliable quality of the coffee, the excellent service and the staff are all absolutely delightful, and it’s always worth considering one of their cakes as well, including gluten-free versions. Newport Lakes Reserve really is hidden away in the middle of Newport and encompasses some of the suburb’s most beautiful pieces of nature. Its bushland setting is a great place where families often picnic, or you can just enjoy a leisurely walk while taking in the scenery. Newport is a smart option when buying a property, considering its proximity to the Melbourne CBD and Williamstown’s swimming beach. It’s also affordable compared to other suburbs across the bay, so it’s little wonder buyers from across Melbourne have been considering it for their next move. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing You can’t beat the location of this personality-filled period weatherboard house, just a short walk from the train station and shops on the bay side of the suburb. It also packs on the charm with a welcomingly leafy front garden and deck segueing into a great light-filled, open-plan renovation with a generously sized kitchen. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate A sewage spill has shut down access to the ocean in parts of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach the Orange County Health Care Agency said Saturday The coastal water area from the Talbert Channel outfall at Huntington State Beach to Grant Street is closed until further notice About 4,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the ocean due to the grease blockage of a sewer line in Costa Mesa surfing and diving will be prohibited in the affected area until further notice For more information on the incident, call 714-433-6400 or visit the OC HCA’s website. Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning with NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. Former AFL premiership player Bachar Houli is making a surprising return to local football, joining the Newport for the upcoming season in the Western Football League. Despite his decorated AFL career with Richmond, which included three premierships, Houli had firmly believed his playing days were over. “I never thought this day would come,” he admitted. “When I finished playing AFL, I said to myself, there’s no way I’ll put the boots back on. My mates and my foundation were all very surprised when that announcement happened.” Houli, who has strong connections to Newport, is embracing the transition back to grassroots footy but acknowledges the adjustment from AFL to local level has been significant. “It’s been good, but it’s a bit different to be honest. It’s hard when you come from an elite environment,” he said. “It’s taking me a while to get used to the messaging, the drills, the organisation, but I’ve just got to take a step back and realise that it’s just local football.” While many expect Houli’s on-field experience to be a huge asset, he is more focused on his off-field contributions. “I’m not really fussed about the on field performance and the contributions I can potentially have, for me it’s all about off the field and what I can do from a values perspective and just being true to yourself.” Having recently recovered from a serious car accident, Houli remains uncertain about his playing future. “My body is feeling good. I surprised myself; I didn’t think I would get this far. I committed and said I’ll do whatever I can, but that’s not a guarantee I’ll play round one, you just don’t know with old bodies these days” he joked. Newport’s elevation to division 1 football for the first time has added excitement to the club, and Houli sees plenty of promise within the squad. “The club is in a great position now. We’re all excited, and we have some amazing talent. We just have to come together, and that’s going to take time.” Much of that young talent has ties to Houli’s own foundation, which has mentored countless young Muslim footballers over the years. “Part of me being at the footy club is I’ve got so many of the under-18 boys and those who have just graduated from under-18s,” he said. “They came through the Bachar Houli Foundation. “I’ve grown up seeing a lot of these kids since they were 12 and have mentored them throughout their life. Sometimes it can be a bit awkward for a 17-year-old to pick up the phone and call Bachar Houli, but I tell them, ‘Please, there’s no time when I won’t pick up the phone and help.” Newport kicks off its season on Saturday at Langshaws Reserve, against the club where Houli was drafted from, Spotswood. Huw Evans Picture AgencyPublished2 May 2025Caretaker boss Dafydd Williams wants to put smiles on fans' faces in Newport County's final match of the season - and get their "juices flowing" for 2025-26 who took charge following Nelson Jardim's departure last month says it has been a "disappointing" campaign with County sitting 21st in League Two But he wants to end the season on a high when they host Tranmere Rovers at Rodney Parade on Saturday urging his players to show more grit and determination than they have at times this season "I want to see a Newport County performance aggression and a competitive edge to us," said Williams "I want us to get more attacking outcomes and defend our goal a bit better There's been a lot this season where some might feel we've become disassociated with what a Newport team looks like and feels like "We want to give everyone a great afternoon to finish off what's been a disappointing season "I'd love nothing more than to give them that feeling at 5pm on Saturday that 'I've watched (a classic) Newport County today' "Hopefully they can see a performance that gets the juices flowing for next season." Williams stepped in for the final two games of the season following Jardim's departure by mutual consent after just under a season in charge In recent months County have struggled to string wins together and climb the table But Williams, who says he is open to succeeding Jardim on a permanent basis if asked believes fans can feel optimistic of improvements in 2025-26 "I do think it's an exciting time for the club mid-to-long term," he said if we can bring back that Newport County feeling on a Saturday afternoon then I think it'd be a really enjoyable place to be and something I'd love to be a part of." We're removing the level crossings at Maddox Road and Champion Road in Newport Maddox Road level crossing will be removed by building passenger and freight rail bridges over the road The rail bridges will start to rise near Blenheim Road and return to ground near Challis Street We’ll close Champion Road at the level crossing connecting Maddox Road to Champion Road via Akuna Drive will open before the Champion Road level crossing is closed in 2026 To keep the community connected we’ll also build a pedestrian and cycling bridge over the rail line at Champion Road Your feedback has helped us better understand the needs of the community our technical assessments and engineering requirements have shaped the project designs Early works have started to deliver construction equipment install temporary fencing and relocate utilities Major construction will begin in early 2025 We’ll let the community know well in advance of any upcoming disruptions or changes in the local area the project will allow for more trains to run more often on the Werribee Line in future The Maddox Road and Champion Road Level Crossing Removal Project is part of an ongoing investment to upgrade the Werribee Line Please click the image to zoom in or download the PDF file [PDF, 2.3 MB] we’re extending Akuna Drive to link Champion Road to Maddox Road This new road will provide a safe connection for drivers travelling through Newport and Williamstown The new road will open before Champion Road is closed in 2026 there will be changes to local car parking on Akuna Drive free-flowing traffic and build new pedestrian and cycling connections a key focus has been on creating safer journeys for drivers while also improving travel times now and for the future Read the fact sheet about keeping you moving in Newport To keep drivers moving we'll be extending Akuna Drive The road network within the Newport and Williamstown North area will continue to perform well following the closure of Champion Road at the level crossing in 2026 Our traffic modelling shows that most of the community will use Maddox Road and Melbourne Road via Kororoit Creek Road during peak periods The new link road will primarily be used by locals for neighbourhood and local business trips and will Removing the boom gates will improve traffic flow and create more reliable journeys on Maddox Road and help to maintain the strong local road network performance in the Newport and Williamstown North area This is further improved by the changes we will make at the intersection of Maddox Road and Kororoit Creek Road To make way for the new link road there will be changes to parking on Maddox and Champion roads Akuna Drive and Launceston Street as well as to traffic movement on Champion Road We have worked to provide an overall increase in car parking in the local area with new spaces added to Park Crescent including a pedestrian and cycling bridge over the rail line at Champion Road and a shared path along Railway Parade to Market Street These new paths will provide safer options for active transport offering an alternate way for the community to connect with local businesses and nearby parks We’ll plant trees and work on landscaping in and around the project area once major works are completed in 2026 including the types of trees and shrubs being planted in your neighbourhood will be shared with the community as the project progresses the Newport and Williamstown North communities provided feedback about origin and destination travel patterns You can read more about what we heard from the community in our consultation report summary Each level crossing has its own set of characteristics to consider when preparing to remove it. Read the Understanding Newport level crossing removals brochure This brochure explains the designs that were ruled out and the criteria we used to assess designs Join us at an in-person information session or webinar to find out more about the project and have your questions answered by the team Newport Rams Baseball Club K C White Reserve Zoom link will be provided to registered participants prior to event Visit Trybooking to register we’re building a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the rail line at Champion Road This bridge will be wide enough to cater for large electric cargo bicycles Designed to blend into the existing landscape the bridge will feature natural tones and materials Shrubs and grasses will also be planted around the area We’re seeking your feedback on themes for the images featured on the railing at the 2 resting points on the bridge Share your thoughts to help shape your local area by visiting Engage Victoria Jan 19, 2025 | Pittwater ward, Public Safety A teenage girl was taken to hospital after crashing on an e-bike at Newport Just before 5.45pm yesterday evening (Saturday NSW Police and NSW Ambulance responded to a report of two girls on an e-bike colliding with a car at Beaconsfield Street were riding an e-bike up Beaconsfield Street when the rider found herself in the wrong gear to pedal effectively for the steepness of the incline One of the girls on the e-bike was overheard telling police they attempted to perform a U-turn to go back down the hill to change gears they turned directly into the path of a grey 2002 Nissan Pulsar hatchback coming down the road The driver of the vehicle claimed the e-bike came out in front of the car with no warning The e-bike and girls were hit front on by the vehicle travelling near the speed limit The two girls were sent flying as a result of the collision but the force damaged the bonnet of the car and smashed the windscreen where one of the girls impacted Paramedics assessed the two girls thrown off the e-bike one of whom sustained only minor grazes and did not require further treatment where she had been moved and assisted by bystanders which included abrasions and bruising to her head she was slowly assisted to stand and able to walk to the ambulance stretcher She was loaded into an Intensive Care ambulance and taken to Sydney Children’s Hospital Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command were seen conducting inquiries including speaking with the occupants of the car The driver was breath tested at the scene by police Last May, a senior police officer called for tougher rules on e-bikes. The Northern Beaches is understood to have one of the highest concentrations of e-bikes in NSW, prompting Northern Beaches Council to introduce an e-bike code last year NSW Police are seeking public assistance in relation to this matter. If you have any information that may assist them with their inquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Tougher e-bike rules needed E-bike crash at North Manly No-man’s-land at North Manly E-bike inquiry seeks input Teen crashes stolen e-bike Boy on e-bike hit by car E-bike safety concerns Scooter collision at Cromer Scooter riders injured Tranmere recovered from a goal down to beat fellow strugglers Newport 4-1 and leapfrog them in the final League Two standings who had Kai Whitmore sent off for a hand to the face of Jake Garrett in the 66th minute started brightly and deservedly led through Shane McLoughlin’s 23rd-minute opener But Garrett levelled four minutes before the break with a heavily-deflected effort from distance and the visitors never looked back Kristian Dennis took advantage of some sloppy defending to fire into the bottom corner three minutes after the restart four minutes after Whitmore’s moment of madness Omari Patrick beat Nick Townsend with a long-range effort to wrap up the points for Rovers who added a fresh dimension to the visitors’ attack after coming on as a half-time substitute then got the goal his impressive display merited when he headed in from fellow sub Josh Hawkes’ cross 12 minutes from time to rub further salt in the Exiles’ wounds Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter If you would like to donate to help keep Nation.Cymru running then you just need to click on the box below it will open a pop up window that will allow you to pay using your credit / debit card or paypal Enter your email address to receive instant notifications of new articles All information provided to Nation.Cymru will be handled sensitively and within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act 2018 In 2017 Nation.Cymru was launched after raising £5000 from a crowdfunding campaign Today it is one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK attracting over 1.5 million visitors a month We are not backed by billionaire owners or hidden behind a paywall but we depend on our readers' support to continue our work If everyone who visited the site over the course of a month donated at least £1 we would have enough funding for the next eight years To guarantee our future please consider making a donation today. Newport Jazz Festival is returning for its fifth year offering the Hobsons Bay community three days of incredible jazz The festival runs from Friday 2 May to Sunday 4 May showcasing 44 bands at multiple venues including Newport Bowls Club main room and back room the library and Scout Hall and the Junction Hotel Opening the festival on Friday night will be famous Melbourne jazz swing and R ’n’ B band The Pearly Shells at their first Newport Jazz Festival Saturday jazz legend Bob Sedergreen & Friends return to Newport Jazz Bob Sedergreen’s impact and influence in performance composition and education for over half a century has won the respect and admiration of recognised talents both in Australia and internationally This year Bob has a stellar lineup of well known Melbourne players: Ash Gaudion on sax and vocals Gareth Hill on bass and Mark Voogd on drums For this year’s festival Bob has chosen a program of jazz classics Each player will contribute to the program to ensure highlights and Adam Rudegeair will again join Bob Sedergreen in their Bourbon Street to Brunswick Street Project Then Adam’s Trio will feature jazz/soul singer Joys Njambi at her first Newport festival His eclectic exploration of the synthesis of funk jazz and more experimental styles has resulted in spontaneous and deep grooves festival favourites The Sarah Maclaine Quartet will close out the festival on Sunday night The Music Valley Big Band is a surprising young group who will perform at their first Newport Jazz Festival a powerhouse ensemble delivering both captivating standards and innovative arrangements This group showcases both local and global musical artistry Tickets available online at:melbournejazzjammers.com.au or at Newport Bowls Club Dec 15, 2024 | Pittwater ward, Public Safety A diver has been found dead after a search and rescue operation at Newport Beach Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) Newport patrol was approached by a diver who said he had not seen his friend for some time The men had been skin diving at the southern end of the beach Newport patrol launched three Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs) and they were joined by two additional IRBs from Bilgola and Bungan Beach and three SLSNSW jet-skis NSW Police Marine Area Command sent a boat from Church Point and they were joined by three Marine Rescue NSW search vessels The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter also responded to the area but after an initial sweep departed when the NSW Police PolAir helicopter arrived to assist with the search The search was focused in the area around the Newport rock pool at the southern end of the beach and through the area known as ‘crosswaves’ Items believed to belong to the missing diver were found Dye packs were dropped into the water based on the location of the belongings and a line search of the water was undertaken from midway along Newport Beach to the reef Just before 11.30am lifesavers located the man’s body in the water and pulled him into an IRB He was then taken to the water police vessel where his body was transferred and taken to the Marine Area Command base at Church Point The man is understood to be approximately 50 years old Following inquiries by the Northern Beaches Advocate a NSW Police spokesperson confirmed the man’s body had been recovered emergency services were called to Newport Beach following reports of a concern for welfare for a man who was swimming in waters nearby “Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended and a search commenced in the area including Marine Area Command Marine Rescue and a Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter the man’s body was located in waters nearby The body is yet to be formally identified; however A report will be prepared for the Coroner,” said the NSW Police spokesperson The Northern Beaches was recently named the number one Local Government Area in Australia for deaths from coastal drownings The campaigner and Dominic Cummings ally on why political change requires bravery Lawrence Newport was out walking his dog in a local park in south London when he saw what he initially thought were two pit bull terriers hanging from a tree “They were triple the size of a pit bull and were gripping a branch,” Newport who was working as a law lecturer at Royal Holloway “But I knew from my law degree that pit bulls had been banned in Britain.” The ferocity of the dogs disturbed him and after returning home which he discovered had increased significantly since the pandemic On 6 June he published a Substack article provocatively headlined “Why are so many children dying to dogs in the UK?” which are known for their strength and stamina He followed it by posting a video on the same theme on YouTube after which he was contacted by a victim-support group “There were a lot of people who would speak in private but few would speak out publicly because they feared the consequences Newport became the de facto leader of the campaign to ban the XL Bully and shared research with special advisers he knew who worked in the Conservative government The campaign developed momentum: on 1 February 2024 it became a criminal offence to own an XL Bully without a valid certificate of exemption “The entire academic and policy establishment is against you if you go public on something like this,” he said “And you receive direct threats from owners For months he was subject to sustained online abuse and death threats he and his family were advised by an off-duty police officer to leave London for several weeks because of fears over their safety Royal Holloway received a daily stream of anonymous emails in which defamatory allegations were made against Newport “It was very intense and driven by pure emotive hatred It really affects you and I hid away for nearly a year.” having resigned his academic post at the end of 2023 is leading two new campaigns: one dedicated to promoting economic growth the other to “crushing crime” (he also wants a cross-party inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal) He became interested in the criminal justice system because of the number of people he knew who’d had mobile phones or bikes stolen in London without any police action being taken He is adept at using video and social media to popularise his campaigns and is encouraged that “you can reach huge numbers of people online very easily and quickly” He has since become close to Dominic Cummings (“we bonded over campaigns and death threats”) and his work is being noticed inside the Labour government; I was first alerted to him by a senior adviser to a cabinet minister as he calls himself on social media using the professional honorific (he has a PhD in history) – organised a cross-party event in Bristol on growth at which the speakers included Cummings co-leader of the 110-strong Growth Group of Labour MPs who in the early years of the coalition government worked as an adviser to Michael Gove at the Department of Education before leading the campaign for Brexit He was never part of the Westminster-policy-media-think-tank establishment or Oxbridge networks He was an undergraduate at Kent University but suffered acutely from obsessive compulsive disorder and was encouraged by his mother to take a year out from his studies He published a remarkable Substack post about exposure therapy and the long When I mentioned that I’d read and admired the piece he seemed surprised and moved “You are the first person to ask me about that,” he said I was extremely thin at the time and not very well I’d literally battled things when I thought I was going to die when I thought people I loved were going to die I wanted to follow what I thought was true and not be held back And now I really don’t like constraints because I spent years being truly constrained in a very bad way It still crops up from time to time – such as when I was having the death threats – but nowhere near in the same way.” Newport repeatedly spoons sugar into several cups of tea and uses laughter as a form of nervous punctuation especially when recounting periods of stress or trauma Is he part of the ecosystem of the new online radical right He replied by pointing out that his parents were Labour voters and his grandparents Brexiteers: “Life’s complicated!” Above all he wants to challenge consensus and groupthink and use data to sharpen public understanding of system failure Newport aligns with Cummings – but also with Morgan McSweeney Keir Starmer’s chief of staff – in his critique of state failure look at the prisons – there are a bunch of failures everywhere you look Every part of the system is completely broken.” “with people waiting three to four years for criminal trials” “There was one day last November when a third of crown courts were shut My mum said to me: ‘Why can’t the government just make the courts open?’ That would make sense People are shocked when they hear the courts can choose to shut… If you try to nail down who is responsible McSweeney has said that many people in the country have had “the hope beaten out of them”: they no longer believe change for the better is even possible “It’s about more than system failure,” Newport said They’re not able to look at the world and ask: ‘How do you fix this thing?’ Instead they think: ‘How can I fix this thing in a way that my dinner parties would agree?’ The whole Bully campaign was a lesson in: how do I get it to be high-status to talk about this issue?” If he is sceptical about the constraints of Westminster politics and what he describes as “the failure of government to act on what people want” he believes in the potential of coordinated action He mentions how the woke and environmental movements have influenced public policy “My view is if you build coordinated groups you can change the vibe and suddenly it becomes high-status to talk about it at dinner parties.” You must take people’s frustration and anger in a constructive direction because the alternative is dangerous I want to live in a country where things work and my son is going to have a better life.” [See also: Why China is winning] This article appears in the 30 Apr 2025 issue of the New Statesman, The War on Whitehall Police have issued a statement after the death of a man near Newport Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Officers were called to Chetwynd Road in Edgmond near Newport at around 12.40pm today after reports of "concerns for safety" Emergency services attended the scene where a man in his 70s was pronounced deceased West Mercia Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious Police presence was seen in the area today and residents have been told to expect this to continue A spokesperson said: "Officers attended Chetwynd Road in Edgmond near Newport at around 12.40pm today (Sunday May 4) following a report of concern for safety "Emergency services attended the scene where a man "People may see an increase in police presence in the area as enquiries are carried out "The death is not being treated as suspicious." A Daily News Service of the North Carolina Coastal Federation More Articles More Articles More Articles More Articles More Articles 05/02/2025 by Staff Report Colby Shaw of Newport has broken a 15-year state record with his recent catch of a vermilion snapper The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries announced the new state record Thursday The previous state record for the highly prized species was 6 pounds The division said Shaw was fishing in his own vessel when the fish struck his cut bait “Shaw made quick work of reeling in his state record fish landing it using his Shimano rod and reel with 65-pound braid,” according to the announcement Shaw’s fish measured 23.5-inches fork length which is from the tip of the nose to the fork in the tail Fisheries staff weighed in the fish at the division’s headquarters office in Morehead City waters “is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S regulations,” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Vermilion snappers’ range extends from Cape Hatteras to southeastern Brazil and includes the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service. Recreational anglers landed 3.4 million pounds of vermilion snapper in 2023, the most recent figures in NOAA Fisheries’ recreational fishing landings database The North Carolina coast is spectacular! When you purchase a North Carolina Coastal Federation license plate, you help keep our coast healthy and beautiful, and support the nonprofit journalism you’re reading now. Learn more commercial landings in the Gulf and South Atlantic totaled 1.8 million pounds and was worth about $7.2 million and they spend much of their existence close to the bottom near the continental and just off the islands The story was compiled by staff members of Coastal Review Winner of seven North Carolina Press Association awards in 2024. © 2025 North Carolina Coastal Federation. All rights reserved.↑ There’s plenty of room for all the toys in a luxe waterfront Newport home that comes complete with a 10-car basement garage and a ‘taverna’ style outdoor entertaining area overlooking the water ‘Azure’ is the private residence of Homes by CMA founder and 2024 Brisbane Young Entrepreneur of the Year and all the best ideas and thoughts have been included in this house,” Mr Baptista said “I’ve poured my heart and soul into its design and build.” the residence spans three levels and includes five bedrooms I fell in love with the waterfront,” Mr Baptista said “It was my dream to build a U-shaped house with courtyard “It started as a courtyard house with three-car garage so I thought why not have a basement as well?” MORE NEWS: Mansion inspired by travel and adventure NRL star’s renovation named the hottest home in Australia Qld’s most affordable suburbs for houses and units revealed That basement includes space for 10 vehicles along with a lobby so I wanted a space where I could put everything,” Ms Baptista said the home boasts a light bright feel and effortlessly chic resort-style vibe that is complemented by custom made furniture “I work so much that I wanted to come home to a resort,” Mr Baptista said “It’s like you walk in and it’s a different world and I love the fact you can see water from every part of the house Designed to accommodate the entertainer’s lifestyle butler’s pantry and a covered ‘taverna’ style entertainment area dining and lounge space opens onto the courtyard via vast stacker doors allowing the entertaining areas to connect when you have a party it’s fantastic as there is plenty of space and the whole area including the courtyard is connected.” the property has a boat pontoon and is located in one of the most sought-after enclaves of Newport “It’s one of the easiest spots in both Redcliffe and Newport to get to the open water,” Mr Baptista said “And Quay Cct is arguably the best street in the area with luxury homes that are all of a similar calibre.” There is plenty of different options when it comes to entertaining Mr Baptista said he was drawn to Newport due to its potential and proximity to Brisbane and I just fell in love with the whole area,” he said “They’ve created something really cool here where you can walk to shops and restaurants you’re still close to Brisbane and it’s a nice environment with friendly people it’s one thing to live in a beautiful house but this area also offers an incredible neighbourhood as well.” Agent: Michael Bacon and Dan Rutherford of Place – Kangaroo Point are marketing Azure