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Street parking is available on Hughes Lane and nearby car parks. Mike Head, the Socialist Equality Party’s candidate for the seat of Oxley in Brisbane’s working-class western suburbs, spoke on the SEP’s socialist program at an election event held on Saturday by the area’s Centenary Women’s Group, and opposed the nationalism and militarism of the Labor, Liberal-National, Greens and pro-Trump “Trumpet of Patriots” candidates, who all backed increased military spending. About 30 mainly retired women attended the event, which was the only candidates’ debate organised in the electorate. Head spoke first, given five minutes to highlight the issues being raised by the SEP in the May 3 Australian election. Asked by the chair to start by explaining why he appeared on the ballot paper for Oxley without the SEP’s name alongside his, he said it was due to the anti-democratic electoral laws pushed through jointly by Labor and the Liberal-National Coalition out of fear of the mounting opposition to their bipartisan big business policies. Head said the Australian Electoral Commission had refused to register the SEP for the election despite the party submitting the names and details of more than 1,500 electoral members as dictated by the legislation. “We oppose this entire anti-democratic process,” he said. Nevertheless, Head said the SEP was standing candidates in the election in order to take its socialist program out to the widest possible audience among workers and young people. It offered the only alternative to the global capitalist system’s plunge into trade war, war and dictatorship. Head said the problem was more fundamental. Doctors’ clinics were operated as profit-making businesses, often by large corporations. Under socialism, a workers’ government would provide free medical services. It was likewise with the housing affordability crisis. All the policies offered by the Labor government and Coalition were designed to pump more money into the private real estate market, further driving up house prices and rents, benefitting the property developers and banks. Head said the official election campaign had a pantomime character, full of such false promises. Overshadowing the election was the trade war unleashed by the Trump administration, the only logic of which was another world war. To “Make America Great Again,” the Trump regime was seeking to establish a fascistic dictatorship in the United States to suppress dissent. Yet Labor and the Coalition were both pledging to cooperate with the Trump White House. No other candidate even mentioned, let alone addressed, this global reality. In his opening statement, Labor’s Milton Dick, who has held the seat of Oxley since 2016, tried to counter Head’s exposure of the Medicare bulk-billing promise. Dick claimed that the Albanese Labor government’s limited number of new Urgent Care Clinics had allowed people to access medical care with an average waiting time of 11 minutes. Publicly available statistics, however, indicate an average waiting time of 25 minutes, and the wait can be four hours or more at peak times. That is because increasing numbers of patients cannot find or get appointments with bulk-billing doctors. In their responses to a question about “security,” the four other candidates present, including Greens’ Brandan Holt, each vowed support for boosting military spending to prepare for war. Labor’s Dick and the Coalition’s Kevin Burns proclaimed their support for the AUKUS pact, which involves spending at least $368 billion to acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines for use against China. The Greens’ Holt said nothing about AUKUS and made no criticism of the vast military outlays. On the contrary, he aligned himself with them, declaring: “We have to defend our nation.” That was in line with the Greens’ policy to spend billions of dollars on missiles and other weaponry, and their pleas to form a coalition with the Labor government, which is totally committed to the US military buildup against China. Head opposed this line-up, saying that the greatest threat to the security of working people was that of a catastrophic nuclear war against China. Instead, he said the SEP and its sister parties internationally fought to unite workers globally against the capitalist profit system, which was the root cause of war. The SEP’s candidate was the only one to oppose the anti-immigrant poison of Mark McGuire, the candidate of billionaire Clive Palmer’s “Trumpet of Patriots,” who declared that two million “foreigners” in Australia were to blame for the housing and cost-of-living crisis. This anti-immigrant scapegoating was a threat, Head said, to the nearly two-thirds of the households in large parts of the electorate who were born overseas or had a parent born overseas, reflecting the international character of the working class. He pointed out that both Labor and the Coalition were going down the same path as Trump by competing with each other to cut the numbers of immigrants and international students. Head emphasised that the SEP stood for the international unity of the working class, across all national and ethnic lines, in the struggle to overturn the rule of the oligarchs, personified by Trump, Elon Musk and Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person. In reply to a question about the experience of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, Head said that this had not been communism, but Stalinism. The SEP represented the Trotskyist movement that had fought the betrayal of the Russian Revolution by the Stalinist regime. The restoration of capitalism in these countries following the dissolution of the Soviet Union by the heirs of Stalin had, as Trotsky warned, produced social devastation. Authorised by Cheryl Crisp for the Socialist Equality Party, Level 1/457–459 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia. Socialist Equality Party (SEP) candidate for Oxley, Mike Head, appeared Wednesday night on Brisbane community radio station 4ZZZ. In the interview, conducted by Blair Martin for the Queer Radio program, Head outlined key aspects of the SEP’s campaign for the May 3 federal election. Listen to the full recording below. Authorised by Cheryl Crisp for the Socialist Equality Party, Level 1/457-459 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia. Watch 18sFloodwaters from ex-Cyclone Alfred cover large sections of the road at Oxley, in Brisbane's south-west. 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) Port Macquarie Hastings Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s $20 million commitment to the Pacific Highway – Oxley Highway Interchange upgrade with CEO Dr Clare Allen signalling it as a step in the right direction in addressing significant transport-related issues.   Transport for NSW (TfNSW) confirmed on Wednesday that it would commence upgrades to increase traffic capacity and limit queuing on the northbound Pacific Highway off-ramp at ‘the Donut.’  Initial work will see the northbound lanes duplicated from the existing 60km/hr sign to the roundabout while future works will see the westbound lanes between the off-ramp interchange and Billabong Drive also duplicated.   The welcome news comes following calls by Council to address congestion along the Oxley Highway most notably at the Wrights Road roundabout.  “Wednesday’s announcement is a great outcome for our community and we are pleased to see that the NSW Government has committed to improving safety for motorists at this location,” Dr Allen said.  much more to do - and Council remains committed to working with all levels of government to address the urgent need for funding to be reinstated to progress Stage 2 of the Oxley Highway upgrades.  “In partnership with the NSW Government the ITP will seek to address transport network capacity requirements Dr Allen said Council will continue to advocate strongly on behalf of the community to enable work to progress on Stage 2 of the Oxley Highway upgrades.  More information relating to the $20 million Pacific Highway – Oxley Highway Interchange upgrade, can be found here; Pacific Highway – Oxley Highway Interchange upgrade | Transport for NSW  the traditional owners of the land in which we work and live We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who choose to call Port Macquarie Hastings home Liberal candidate for the Port Macquarie by-election has announced a future Liberal government would reverse Labor’s funding cuts and deliver $5 million to progress the planning and development of Stage 2 of the Oxley Highway upgrade including upgrades to the Wrights Road and Lake Road intersections has announced a future Liberal government would reverse Labor’s funding cuts and deliver $5 million to progress the planning and development of Stage 2 of the Oxley Highway upgrade Joined by Leader of the Opposition Mark Speakman and Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure Natalie Ward Mr Dwyer said it’s time to get on with the job of completing the Oxley Highway upgrade.  “Following Labor’s cruel cuts to this project Leslie Williams has been a tireless advocate fighting to restore funding I’m proud to continue her hard work and today announce that a NSW Liberal Government would fully restore $5 million to finish the job we started hundreds of people have raised their concerns with me We need to get on with the job to ease congestion improve safety and boost productivity for local business and industry.”  “Robert Dwyer has invited me up here to see the issue firsthand I know he will be a strong and effective voice – not only for this project but for all the issues raised by the people of Port Macquarie.” Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure Natalie Ward criticised the Minns Labor Government’s inaction “Labor has shown no leadership on this important project The Liberals will always stand up and deliver for the people of Port Macquarie.” Donations by individuals to registered political parties of between $2 and $1,500 in a financial year are tax deductible. Phone: 02 8356 0300 Privacy Policy Authorised by Chris StoneLiberal Party of Australia 131 Macquarie StreetSydney NSW 2000Phone: (02) 8356 0300 Privacy Policy you will need to be aware of upcoming roadworks that could likely impact your trip The project aims to return the road to pre-2021 flood condition and will include work to shore up numerous landslips The project aims to return the Oxley Highway to pre-2021 flood condition Work started at the Pooks Lookout slip in November 2024 and will be ongoing until July 2025 The Pooks Lookout slope remediation will include slope remediation on a 110m section of the Oxley Highway at the Pooks Lookout Daytime closures on the Oxley Highway will be in place from Monday The Oxley Highway will be closed during this period from: Source Transport for NSWMotorists are being advised to plan ahead to account for the closures I work for the Northern Daily Leader across the Peel Valley. 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He finished in 4th place and ran a personal best time for 1500m PIc supplied.Armidale rising star Mack Oxley ran a personal best time of 4:18.68 in the under 14's 1500 metres at the Australian junior athletics championships in Perth All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueMack finished only 8.54 seconds behind the first place getter an incredible effort from the year 7 TAS student who was leading the race going into the final lap Mack's mother Alison said Mack and his coach Jay Stone from track Taipans had put together a race game plan which involved getting ahead early and putting the pressure on the pack "Mack's been working with Jay for a few years now and has been a great asset for his continued improvement "As some of the other runners were thought of as having more sprint power where as Mack's strengths lie more in endurance we devised a plan for him to get out of the gates fast and try to hold the attack he puts on which is the hard part of it all Mack Oxley with coach Jay Stone at the Australian junior athletics championships Pic supplied."Jay has taught him a lot about changing pace and having some endurance to sprint when fatigued to try and get those fast finishes he did a fantastic job especially considering the 1500 metres is maybe not his favourite distance." In 2024 Mack won the under 12's 3000km national championship held at Yarra Glen in Victoria. Mack won the event with a time of 10 minutes 31 seconds, a full 12 seconds ahead of his nearest competitor. "I'd say my favourite event would be the 3000 metres for sure," said Mack, who is now looking ahead to the Cross Country season. "The Perth trip was amazing experience and I came away learning a lot about performing on the big stage. The race was held at the Western Australian Athletic centre which is the same track where the open nationals were competing. "The atmosphere and the level of professionalism was fantastic. "It's so well organised and it was really good knowing that some really big names were coming there the next week with the opens made it quite exciting. Mack said he loves putting every thin he can into athletics and trains as often as he can, especially leading up to big events. "I try to balance my school work and training as best as I can," he said. "It's hard sometimes when I feel like getting out for a run knowing I have schoolwork to do, but that's all part of it. "My coach Jay has this great analogy when it comes to running, See, I had to get out early as I'm more of an endurance runner and Jay said I had to take the stink out of their kick. "So, that meant I had to take the initiative in the race, and I did that and was leading right up till the last lap, the idea was when they did try and punch, their kick would not be as strong." Mack said he's looking forward to the day soon when he can compete and be eligible for World Under 20's in cross country the world under 20's athletics championships as well. Today's top stories curated by our news team. Your connection is working correctly.Vercel is working correctly. The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media From Monday, November 11, the remedial work will be carried out from 7am to 6pm on weekdays, and 8am to 5pm some Saturdays. It is expected to be completed in July 2025, weather permitting. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) said drivers should allow up to five minutes in extra travel time. There will be no work carried out during the Christmas period from Monday, December 23, to Monday, January 6. Between November 2024 and February 2025, single lane, alternating traffic flow arrangements will be required, and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place during work hours for the safety of workers and road users. OSOM restrictions will be in place for vehicles over 2.5m wide. Operators are asked to call the project team on 1800 653 092 prior to arranging travel plans. Repair work to the Oxley Highway will be carried out between Forbes River and Knodingbul Roads from February to July 2025. This work starting in early 2025 will require the closure of the Oxley Highway in both directions from 7am to 4.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday and 7am to 3pm Fridays. The highway will remain open on weekends and Mondays. 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All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEmergency services were called to the home on Mountview Crescent at about 2am on Thursday but Fire and Rescue crews were able to extinguish it before the blaze consumed the building in its entirety Picture by Peter HardinOfficers attached to Oxley Police District arrived to find flames spreading throughout the building Emergency crews evacuated nearby residences as Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the cause of the fire Police are also investigating whether graffiti left on the front of the house - a racist message targeting Indigenous Australians - is related to the fire A source close to the investigation told the Leader graffiti swastikas were also found on the house "So much work is done collectively to celebrate Tamworth's diversity and make people feel welcomed," Cr Sutherland said "Having vicious words written out for the public to see in that community is damaging it needs to be removed as soon as possible The Leader understands the house on Mountview Crescent was vacant at the time of the fire as it was in the process of being sold Police investigations into the fire and vandalism are ongoing This image has been digitally altered to obscure the anti-social graffiti Picture by Peter HardinCr Sutherland said the vitriol on the wall of the burnt-out building did not represent Tamworth's values and should have no place in our community We strive to be inclusive and respectful of people's backgrounds," he said "Those kind of comments I think we would all see as unacceptable "I think we do a really good job of calling out that type of behaviour but this shows there's still work to be done." Deputy mayor and former police officer Jeff Budd said he supported Cr Sutherland's condemnation of the racist graffiti and called for anyone with information to contact NSW Police immediately "This action does not represent our community nor what we stand for It is the ravings of a clearly unwell individual," Cr Budd told the Leader "Our communities should ignore this as pure rubbish and police urge anyone with information to contact Tamworth Police Station on 02 6768 2999 A specialist dog unit was called in to assist crime scene investigators in determining the cause of the fire on Friday Originally from Austin, TX. "I wasn't born in Tamworth but I got here as soon as I could!" Jonathan covers a little bit of everything, but his main priorities are Tamworth Regional Council, Business, and Property. Send story tips to Jonathan via jonathan.hawes@austcommunitymedia.com.au Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords An EMERGENCY ALERT message has been issued for areas around Oxley Creek from the BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL as at 2.20 on March 10 Council advises WATCH AND ACT - FLASH FLOODING Heavy rain may lead to dangerous flash flooding around Oxley Creek For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately For assistance with non-life-threatening situations - such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage - phone SES on 132 500 Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au) The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) is standing candidates for the House of Representatives and the Senate in the May 3 Australian federal election The SEP candidates are alone in telling the working class the truth: that the election will resolve nothing will deepen the bipartisan agenda of austerity and war The SEP is not directing its campaign to the political and media establishment but to the development of an independent movement of the working class based on a socialist and internationalist perspective Read the SEP’s full election statement here. The development of such a movement is urgent amid the breakdown of capitalism globally the threat of fascism and an assault on democratic rights The ascension of the fascist Donald Trump to the US presidency and his unprecedented onslaught on the American Constitution is only the sharpest expression of the fact that capitalism offers a future only of barbarism and misery The SEP’s candidates will counter the lie that Australia is an exception to these processes it is on the frontlines of US-led wars globally particularly the preparations for a catastrophic conflict with China the working class has been hit with some of the deepest social attacks across any of the advanced economies And amid a collapse of the old mechanisms of capitalist rule expressed in the crisis of Labor and the Liberal-National Coalition Australian governments have turned to increasingly authoritarian measures That is expressed in the refusal of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to register the SEP despite it having met all of the onerous requirements The AEC’s edict expresses fear in the ruling elite that under the present conditions of war and austerity a socialist perspective can win widespread support The ruling means that the SEP candidates will appear on the ballot without any mention of their party affiliation We appeal to you to promote the SEP’s campaign as widely as possible to defeat this censorship and to take forward the fight for socialism We are proud to announce the SEP’s seven candidates listed below Among them are longer-standing members of the party who have been candidates for the SEP before as well as three members who have not stood in an election before is Assistant National Secretary of the SEP playing a leading role in its interventions among workers He met the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) The experience of the Rudd and Gillard Labor governments had a major impact on his political development Having come to power in 2007 on the back of widespread hostility to the Liberal-National government of John Howard they continued and deepened Australian involvement in US-led wars while carrying out sweeping pro-business restructuring of health Boddy encountered the pseudo-left while at university but was repelled by their superficial protest politics always directed at appeals to the powers-that-be he found a cohesive explanation that the various issues confronting the working class were a product of the capitalist system and a genuine socialist perspective to fight for its abolition That included the horrendous social plight of Indigenous people The SEP explained that this was a class issue that ordinary Aboriginal people constituted the most oppressed section of the working class and that their situation could only be addressed through a unified movement of the working class before working in disability support and youth homelessness he was elected to its National Committee in 2014 and became the Newcastle branch secretary In addition to being the party’s Assistant National Secretary a position to which he was elected in 2020 he is now the secretary of the SEP Sydney branch is a retired metal worker who grew up in a working-class household in Sydney’s outer southwest Dove joined the Socialist Labour League (SLL) shortly after his involvement in the 1983 struggle by metal workers at Comeng against redundancies and attacks on working conditions He was attracted to the SLL’s perspective of unifying and broadening the developing struggles of the working class and its exposures of the perfidy of the union bureaucracy Dove then worked in machine maintenance at a Kellogg’s factory having stood openly as a member of the SLL advancing a socialist program The SLL politically led the struggle against the Accords the tripartite offensive of the Hawke-Keating Labor governments smashed up whole sections of industry and destroyed hundreds of thousands of jobs Having worked several industrial jobs after being made redundant at Kellogg’s as part of the mass sackings of maintenance and other staff in 1995 He is a member of the SEP’s National Committee and plays a leading role in its fight to build independent rank-and-file committees as the only means of uniting workers developing a democratic discussion among them and preparing industrial and political action in opposition to the thoroughly corporatised union apparatuses Keo Vongvixay is a 55-year-old health worker in regional Victoria His family emigrated to Australia in 1981 as refugees from Laos which had been devastated by massive US bombardment over the previous decade Vongvixay grew up in public housing in Melbourne Vongvixay was attracted to the SEP’s internationalist and anti-war perspective during the 1996 federal election He has been active as a working-class socialist for almost three decades participating in the SEP’s interventions at factories workplaces and in working-class neighbourhoods Vongvixay is a founding member of the Pathology Workers Rank-and-File Committee It was established by rank-and-file workers to begin an independent struggle against the increasingly dire conditions in the sector which has been on the frontlines of the COVID-19-pandemic In addition to being exposed to the virus as a result of the official “let it rip” COVID policies and a lack of adequate safety measures this section of workers has faced attacks on pay and conditions all with the complicity of the health unions is a health sciences student at Melbourne’s La Trobe University and is also an environmental worker involved in habitat rehabilitation He grew up in a working-class family on the outskirts of Geelong Hernan’s parents had instilled in him an opposition to war and inequality from a young age but it was when he met the IYSSE’s club at Victoria University in Melbourne that he found an explanation of their source in capitalism and a perspective to fight against them Hernan was struck by the increasingly difficult social conditions facing his peers including the housing crisis and the prevalence of precarious work He joined the SEP in 2020 amid the criminal response of governments globally to the pandemic prioritising profits over health and lives and in the aftermath of the 2019-20 bushfire crisis during which the Australian government did nothing as large swathes of the country burned and thousands were devastated regularly writes for the World Socialist Web Site and is the secretary of the party’s Brisbane branch He is standing in the Oxley electorate in Brisbane’s western suburbs where social issues such as unemployment and homelessness are rife He grew up in Melbourne’s working-class Dandenong area He is a law educator at Western Sydney University He has led the party’s work in Brisbane and northern NSW including developing the SEP’s relationship with workers and youth in regions devastated by recent flooding Head joined the SEP’s forerunner the Socialist Labour League in 1975 after the Labor government under Gough Whitlam dropped its reformist façade in its anti-working-class budget of 1974 Head was a student at Monash University researching legal aid He then went to Columbia University in New York where he worked with the SLL’s sister party Head was the editor of the Australian section’s newspaper from 1985 until the establishment of the World Socialist Web Site in 1998 is the president of the IYSSE club at the University of Melbourne where he is studying to become a secondary school teacher specialising in English and History He is standing in Calwell in Melbourne’s north The working-class area has been devastated by the assault on manufacturing including the closure of the Ford plant in Broadmeadows as part of the shutdown of the Australian car industry It is home to a large number of immigrants including from North Africa and the Middle East and there is widespread hostility to US-led wars Peach was attracted to the SEP’s defence of Julian Assange a courageous journalist who was being persecuted for WikiLeaks’ exposures of war crimes The assault on Assange was facilitated by the Australian political and media establishment He was also struck by the SEP’s emphasis on historical issues including the contemporary significance of the Russian Revolution the first time the working class took political power and the struggle led by Leon Trotsky against its bureaucratic degeneration In addition to leading the IYSSE’s work at the University of Melbourne he writes for the WSWS on Southeast Asian social and political issues Robert Creech is a traffic surveyor living in Newcastle a key working-class city in the Hunter Valley The region has been decimated by the destruction of the Australian manufacturing and mining industries leading to social crises confronting growing numbers of working-class families and youth Creech met the IYSSE club at the University of Newcastle where he was studying in 2014 he has played an active role in building the IYSSE’s club at the University of Newcastle and is a leading member of the IYSSE nationally Creech was politicised by the experiences of the attacks on democratic rights during the “war on terror” and the massive transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich following the 2008 global financial crisis While generally regarding governments around the world as corrupt and criminal the US proxy war against Syria and the SEP’s explanation of the origins of war and poverty in the capitalist system led Creech to become a member of the party in 2016 to fight for an independent movement of the working class We urge all supporters and readers of the World Socialist Web Site to give their full support to the SEP’s election campaign by distributing our election statements by joining and building the SEP as the new socialist and internationalist party of the working class We encourage you to attend our meetings, to be held on April 23 in Brisbane and on April 27 in Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle. 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Find out more and register to attend Authorised by Cheryl Crisp for the Socialist Equality Party Laundy Hotels and co have on-sold the approved greenfield site of the future Oxley Ridge Tavern in south-west Sydney to Joel Fisher’s Monarch Hotels A new three-level building will become the Oxley Ridge Tavern indoor and outdoor dining areas and kids’ play area Also on the site will be fast-food outlets Taco Bell Monarch has now agreed to take over the proposed hotel and QSR development The Laundy group has multiple ongoing projects in greater Sydney and is heavily involved in accommodation developments on both the Central Coast and Queensland’s Gold Coast It’s understood they will redeploy funds from the sale at Oxley Ridge into other ventures along with Feros Group and Momento Hospitality have been responsible for the lion’s share of large-scale greenfield hotels in and around Sydney Oxley Ridge Tavern will be Monarch’s fifth developed in 2021 in a joint venture with Frasers Property which has established itself as one of Sydney’s premier large-format venues and climbed 300 places on the Liquor & Gaming pub ranking to reach #36 at the end of 2024 The off-market transaction was managed by HTL Property’s Andrew Jolliffe and Dan Dragicevich who note that Sydney’s rapidly growing population particularly in the south- and north-west growth corridors is often “underserviced” by existing hospitality facilities and benefits from the ambitions of these groups who have themselves delivered upon multiple greenfield development hotel projects and The Log Cabin on the banks of the Nepean River in Penrith have elected to flip the approved site,” Jolliffe said A product of The Information CollectiveACN All Rights Reserved © 2025 | Privacy Policy A development application has been submitted for a three storey office building at 121 Oxley Station Road Designed by Red Door Architecture the building will include an expressive timber structure and a facade to feature a mix of glazing A proposed seeks 1,414.6sqm of gross floor area with 948.7sqm (93.8%) of the 1,012sqm development site We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or developments News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information The facts of the proposed government projects school upgrades and development applications are based on the available information at the time of the published date with information sourced directly from company websites media releases and development application material We reference all our information at the end of the articles and promote the creators with website backlinks Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueClassmates in Form 6 Common Room 1974 Picture supplied.The first two intakes to the then new Oxley High School were transfers from Forms 2 and 3 at Tamworth High School They were very fortunate to have the benefit of facilities offered by a new built school and the enthusiasm of the staff of teachers there to greet The principal at the time was Mr John Copp They are trying to contact all former students of Oxley High School who began Form 1 in 1969 Darryl Brown (R) Male School Captain and Steve Harrison Male School Vice Captain 1974 Picture suppliedFrom October 4-6 they will be celebrating memories and remembering school friends passed Tracking down schoolmates from 50 years ago is a big job If any reader knows the whereabouts of former students of Oxley High School from the 1969-1974 attendance group would you kindly let the organising committee know at: oxley6974classmates@gmail.com or Graham Smith on 0407 921 906 or world -lass tennis club – those are the options tonight being considered by Port Macquarie Hastings councillors NBN News understands council could be leaning towards a new museum – ahead of a final decision tomorrow tech and aerodynamics: understanding what’s happening on track in MotoGP has rarely been so complex but if you’ve been reading Mat Oxley during the year (and indeed in 2023) you’ll know exactly what was behind the increased number of crashes from the frontrunners; the multiple tyre woes; and why Ducati looks to have a baked-in advantage Not that the obscure pit garage workings detracted from an epic season-long title duel eventually won by Jorge Martin over the defending champion Pecco Bagnaia Mat has covered it all in typical fashion: delving deep into the heart of the big stories to explain what’s happening Expect to hear much more in 2025 about stories that Mat wrote about first and as MotoGP enters an uncertain era with a Liberty takeover bid; KTM’s financial difficulties; and new regulations in 2027 Mat will once again be reporting the facts from the paddock scroll down to read his favourite five columns from 2024 ‘The Go Show’ was more talented than Schwantz and Spencer and a “genuinely nice kid” but he was unable to defeat his addictions He had recently been sacked by US Superbike team Vance & Hines for failing a drugs test Former Superbike and 500cc grand prix rider Anthony Gobert passed away today following illnesses brought on by his addiction to alcohol and other drugs During his racing career Gobert shone brightly brighter than just about any other rider of the last few decades Like Rossi he had a rock-star persona and knew how to entertain beyond his racetrack performances He was a hell of a lot of fun and he liked to get people excited Fans adored him for that – hence his nickname ‘The Go Show’ The 48-year-old Australian was perhaps the Shane McGowan of motorcycle racing – immensely gifted at what he did but ultimately doomed to lose his struggles with addiction Read more People expected it to take a year – in fact Valentino Rossi fixed most of the Yamaha YZR-M1’s problems in his first hours on the bike on January 24 Rossi’s first few hours aboard Yamaha’s YZR-M1 fixed most of the bike’s chronic chassis and electronics problems Yamaha had a disastrous start to MotoGP’s 990cc four-stroke era The company won two races in 2002 and 2003 In 2003 the M1 didn’t win a single race and scored only one podium all year The bike was so hard to handle that Barros crashed 14 times during 2003; compared to Rossi who crashed just once as he cruised to his second consecutive title with Honda’s sublime RC211V There were rumours that Yamaha might walk away from MotoGP rather than continue to suffer this ritual embarrassment Pitlane experts believed that the M1’s front end didn’t give riders the quality of feedback required to rush into corners at race-winning speed as Rossi discovered the first time he rode the M1 Read more Galileo studied the movement of planets at Padua University it taught Ducati MotoGP chief engineer Gigi Dall’Igna a more terrestrial form of motion Why is northern Italy — once home to Renaissance revolutionaries — now such a powerhouse of automotive knowledge Renaissance genius Galileo and Ducati genius Gigi Dall’Igna both studied at Padua University one of the Italian seats of learning that power today’s MotoGP grid KTM and Yamaha – all employ key engineering staff that were educated at a handful of universities in northern Italy Why do Japanese and Austrian companies need Italian motorcycling brains The reason isn’t because Italian brands have come to dominate racing in recent years because the reasons for that domination go much deeper and further back than recent history The universities and polytechnics of Bologna Padua and Turin are the ancient seats of learning where scientists philosophers and mathematicians like Galileo and Copernicus changed the world during the Renaissance and where Enzo Ferrari and Guglielmo Marconi helped forge the modern world during the 20th century Read more Toprak Razgatlıoğlu is the most exciting motorcycle racer on Earth right now so what’s his riding technique and will it work in MotoGP The Turkish World Superbike genius talks stoppies riding MotoGP bikes and why he needs engine-brake more than anything Razgatlıoğlu celebrates his tenth consecutive WSBK win The most entertaining motorcycle racing combination of 2024 is Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and his BMW M1000RR because for various technical reasons you don’t see MotoGP bikes getting out of shape anymore currently recovering from a nasty fall at Magny-Cours locking the front tyre as the rear wheel spins above the asphalt and then diving to the apex of the corner It’s possible because Razgatlıoğlu has lived his whole life in another dimension: breakdancing Therefore his inner gyroscope gives him remarkable balance so he feels natural in positions that are alien to the rest of us Razgatlıoğlu’s skills are so unusual that he demands unusual things from his motorcycle When a rider brakes the motorcycle pitches forward Every rider I’ve ever interviewed uses this to help them steer faster into corners so it really does seem like he operates within alternative laws of physics Read more which is why Michelin’s mega-grippy 2024 rear slick has transformed MotoGP – a blessing for Ducati And Ducati has already worked out how to use the tyre even better next year… Martin using Michelin’s 2024 rear to the max at Motegi – as a result this year’s average race-winning pace is a massive six tenths faster than last year’s no pun intended) of trying to help people understand that tyres are more important than anything And I never tire of using this Valentino Rossi quote to illustrate the point “If you have ten horsepower less you can still win the race but if you have the wrong tyres you are f**ked” Tyres are often a deciding factor in championship outcomes including Rossi’s first title success with Yamaha when Michelin’s 2004 rear slick favoured Yamaha’s YZR-M1 over Honda’s RC211V Casey Stoner’s hopes of a second consecutive title with Honda were dashed when Bridgestone introduced a new front slick halfway through the season – the softer construction suited Jorge Lorenzo’s Yamaha but caused big problems for Stoner’s RC212V because Michelin’s super-grippy 2024 rear slick works better with Ducati’s Desmosedici GP24 than any other bike on the grid Read more For a better experience, keep your browser up to date. 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The latest news, updates and more straight to your inbox All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue"It is a privilege and an honour to be nominated by the local MP and it's a very humbling experience to receive this award," she said Ms Beilby was presented with her award by Member for Oxley at the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on Thursday Ms Beilby dedicated decades of her career to nursing before retiring as nursing manager at Kempsey District Hospital Kempsey's Judith Beilby and supporter Helen Joyce Picture supplied by Member for Oxley Michael Kemp MP.She was instrumental in the development and design of the new Kempsey Hospital Ms Beilby has remained busy as she said; "you can't put your name to something and not see it through" She said she has an ethic to be involved in her community As president of Kempsey West Rotary for the past two years Ms Beilby has led fundraising efforts for local causes including the science challenge for local schools the annual monster raffle and the bucket brigade to raise funds for community organisations Two custom-made commemorative seats were installed at the East Kempsey War Memorial (Cenotaph) thanks to Ms Beilby who was supported by Kempsey Macleay RSL Sub Branch and Kempsey Shire Council Ms Beilby is known for supporting frontline volunteers during crises delivering homemade meals during the Wittitrin fires organising a luncheon for BlazeAid after fires in the Macleay and driving to Walgett towing a trailer filled with toys for a preschool and daycare centre that lost everything in a fire Ms Beilby has played a key role in aged care serving as a director of Cedar Place Nursing Home for many years She currently organises the Macleay Hydrotherapy Pool Committee helping to ensure the community has access to important health and rehabilitation services and I can't think of a more deserving recipient for this award," said Mr Kemp "She is the kind of person who never hesitates to lend a hand whether it's through her leadership with Kempsey West Rotary or personally delivering support where it's needed most." 93 women have been nominated for awards and acknowledged during NSW Women's Week (2-8 March It's an annual celebration of women in NSW through a program of activities that empower women and promote gender equality Recipients who volunteer and live in regional rural and remote areas of NSW will also be added to the 2024 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll It's a public tribute to recognise the vast number of women who volunteer their time and energy to help others Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueJames Oxley established Oxley Barristers and Solicitors in winter of 2023 creating the first firm in Launceston that solely specialises in criminal law James and Libby Oxley have set up Oxley Barristers and Solicitors in Cameron Street, Launceston. Pictures by Paul ScamblerThe company has recently put down roots in Cameron Street and expanded its staff to three with the addition of lawyer Libby Oxley The couple had never previously worked together "We thought there was a bit of a gap in the market - there's the backlog in the Supreme Court and lots of people who are unrepresented in court, so we thought it would be a good opportunity," Mr Oxley said. "Being able to work together was part of it as well. That's been really good - we're both pulling in the same direction and want the same things." Mr Oxley has always had a passion for criminal law. He first moved to Launceston to practise criminal law, and has spent the bulk of his career in the field. It consequently seemed a natural step to focus on representing and advising those charged with criminal offences, rather than family law or conveyancing. "Sometimes that's giving people advice before they do an interview with police so they know what their rights are," Mr Oxley said. "Probably the bulk of the work we do is appearing for people in court and either helping them defend a charge when they want to please not guilty and contest an allegation, or to explain the circumstances of their case if they want to plead guilty - explain why it happened and making sure the magistrate or judge can give them a sentence that's fair. "Legally it's interesting and each case is different. Often clients are in a really hard position and helping people who are struggling or vulnerable can be really rewarding. That's why I like it." The firm set up shop in Cameron Street this year. Picture by Paul ScamblerMrs Oxley initially worked in criminal and family law before moving into Community Corrections. In that role she spent more than seven years working intensively with people battling addictions. "I've got a huge interest in supporting and assisting people with their rehabilitation and addiction and mental health," she said. "That's something that we see quite a bit working in this field and it's always something that's interested me. I really enjoy helping people with those challenges." The pair are also passionate about taking on Legal Aid cases where they can. Legal Aid is a government initiative that provides those who can't afford legal representation with access to private lawyers. "That's another rewarding part of the job because people who can't afford representation still deserve representation and a fair outcome," Mr Oxley said. "Legal Aid is a really crucial part of the justice system and that's why we think it's important to do when we can." The Oxley 1823 has become a beacon for caffeine seekers as well as famished folk looking for breakfast the culinary hub kicked up a notch with the opening of Lars Bar & Grill – a captivating new steak and seafood destination Assuming prime position on the ground floor of The Oxley 1823 is Lars Bar & Grill An irresistible ode to modern Australian cuisine the eponymous venue is headed by second-generation chef son of Gold Coast chef Marty Kollrepp (Oskars on Burleigh) is Lars’ most recent role as executive chef of renowned restaurateur Simon Gloftis’ group of restaurants “I had the dream of opening my own restaurant for a very long time,” says Lars who has spent the last eight months literally on the tools and digging trenches alongside the construction team to turn his dream into a reality And it’s certainly a looker – the striking 110-seater (including 80 inside plus an additional 30 seats street side) exudes timeless elegance with a beautifully neutral palette featuring travertine sheer curtains and terracotta-hued tiles framing the plush carpeted dining space An exciting addition is the private dining room – with seating for up to 10 people – providing an extra level of exclusivity for those extra-special occasions Although Lars has plenty of fine-dining experience under his belt Lars has delivered what he refers to as “Gold Coast style” The spotlight is firmly shining on sublime woodfired steak hyper-local seafood and Queensland-driven produce “My aim for Lars Bar & Grill is a restaurant where simplicity meets modern flavours … and impeccable dishes meet a relaxed and welcoming vibe.” Snacks of hand-picked crab rosti and woodfired Gazander oysters offer the perfect prelude to the entrees grilled king prawns and roasted-pumpkin ravioli with sage brown butter ranging from woodfire chicken with jus and preserved lemon to the arresting pork tomahawk with burnt-onion mustard and jus grass the steaks are the hero here with ten different selections varying in weight and cut The drinks list is equally as expansive with a focus on local Australian spirits fuelling the cocktails alongside a European-leaning selection of wine Although Lars Bar & Grill has all of the hallmarks of fine dining Lars offers a blend of upscale cuisine coupled with a relaxed atmosphere to deliver a truly memorable dining experience Head to our Directory for booking details. All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEmergency services attended after being notified of a two-vehicle crash involving a truck and a utility at around 5.15pm on Wednesday Mid North Coast officers attended to find a Mitsubishi truck and an Isuzu utility had collided head-on The Oxley Highway was briefly closed in both directions at Yarras Two people have died after a two-vehicle crash on the Oxley Highway at Yarras west of Port Macquarie.The road was also closed west of Forbes River Road A crime scene was established and it will be examined by specialist officers Anyone with information about the incident or a dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages