Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE In the final days of the federal election campaign Peter Dutton’s decision to lash out at the media was not […] Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription We’ve removed the level crossings at Main Street, McGregor Road and Racecourse Road in Pakenham extended the metropolitan rail line by 2km and opened new stations at Pakenham and East Pakenham The crossings were removed by building a 2.5km rail bridge over the roads creating 6 MCGs worth of new community open space for locals to enjoy for generations to come The open space, named Barring buluk Park, includes walking and bike paths, exercise equipment, barbeque area, half-basketball court, playground, and a Changing Places facility Around 63,000 vehicles passed through these former level crossings each day where the boom gates were down for 30% of the morning peak You need to enable javascript to view latest disruptions the Level Crossing Removal Project is removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2030 Stay updated on the Level Crossing Removal Project with the key announcements and milestones Cardinia Highway Patrol officers are appealing for dashcam footage as they investigate a collision in Pakenham last night It is understood a black dirt bike collided with a black Mercedes SUV on McGregor Road about 6.20pm The male rider was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries The driver of the car stopped at the scene and spoke to police has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Dignitaries joined Pakenham volunteers at the handover event showing their support and expressing gratitude for the brigade’s dedication Pakenham’s BA Support vehicle was jointly funded through a successful grant from the Victorian Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) and contributions from the brigade emphasised the vehicle’s impact on future capability “Receiving this vehicle is a significant step in increasing our operational capacity It gives our volunteers the opportunity to do more learn more and take on greater responsibility in BA training and operations,” Chris said “Having additional BA cylinders and equipment where needed keeps us supplied with air during prolonged or high-risk operations This gives us the flexibility to respond to a wider range of emergencies from large structural fires to complex hazmat situations “Not only does it enhance on-scene efficiency and safety it also strengthens our ability to support surrounding brigades when BA resources are needed.” Pakenham brigade members have relied on neighbouring brigades for this support and are grateful to have the ability to now support other brigades in the area Deputy Chief Officer South East Region Trevor Owen said BA Support vehicles are used to assist firefighters at incidents where breathing apparatus is needed such as hazmat incidents and major structure fires “These vehicles will also provide future benefits as we move to a more contemporary cylinder management arrangement where brigades will be able to exchange an empty cylinder for a full one on the spot without the need for double handling,” Trevor said “This is a great asset for the brigade and the broader area for many years to come I’d like to thank everyone involved in making this happen particularly Pakenham brigade and the community for their generous donations.” This new addition marks a major step forward in enhancing firefighting capabilities and ensuring the safety of both responders and community in the Pakenham area View all stories View more contacts The Facebook feed is contained within an iframe and as such is not available via keyboard access. 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Tweets by CFA_Updates We are currently experiencing issues with our embedded Twitter feed We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land Copyright 2025 CFA (Country Fire Authority) Players in the Mountain Dart League wasted no time in reacclimatising themselves with the oche after a two-week break for […] To thank locals for their patience while we worked to remove the dangerous and congested level crossings at McGregor Road Main Street and Racecourse Road and built the new Pakenham and East Pakenham stations we’re hosting a free community fun day Where: Pakenham Station and the Henty Street open space on the day there will be a non-ticketed queue at Pakenham Station where a limited number of passengers will be allowed on the train as spaces become available Please arrive 10 minutes before train is due to leave We will aim to get as many passengers on as possible View the steam train ride timetable on Eventbrite The current forecast for Saturday is over 30 degrees The Allan Labor Government is delivering more high-quality public health care to families in Melbourne's growing south eastern suburbs with major construction now underway on the new Pakenham Community Hospital Minister for Health Infrastructure Melissa Horne was joined today by Member for Pakenham Emma Vulin to see the works underway including the recently poured concrete slabs and footings The new Pakenham Community Hospital is being built at 5 Drake Place and will be operated by Monash Health and will include two levels of clinical spaces for services including allied health and rehabilitation Designs revealed in February show the new public hospital has been carefully designed to create safe and comfortable environments for staff a main parking precinct is being built to the west of John Street and to the south of the Pakenham Place Shopping Centre - ensuring locals can easily access more health care the new service will help alleviate pressure on nearby emergency departments and major hospitals delivering important care and treatment for minor injuries or illnesses It will also provide strong links to specialists community health providers and social support services - improving follow-up treatment and support for those requiring complex care Delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with Monash Health the Pakenham Community Hospital is part of a more than $800 million dollar package build community hospitals in major growth areas and is on track to be completed in 2026 As stated by Minister for Health Infrastructure Melissa Horne with more families choosing to live and work in the area - having access to a brand-new community hospital will mean locals can get the everyday care they need on their doorstep." As stated by Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas "The new Pakenham Community Hospital will take pressure off nearby major hospitals and ensure locals have access to the urgent care they need As stated by Member for Pakenham Emma Vulin "The Pakenham Community Hospital will be a gamechanger for my local community DROUIN GOLF The May Monthly Medal was up for grabs at Drouin Golf and Country Club on Saturday with a […] The Metro Tunnel will create a new end-to-end rail line from Sunbury in the west to Cranbourne/Pakenham in the south east Receive project updates and notifications for works and disruptions delivered to your inbox a private online community of over 8.5k women across Gippsland and Casey are calling out political promises warning that without real action on domestic and family violence Sian Broadbent added that “change will not come from empty words at election time” children’s and men’s right to live safely and peacefully is treated as a national responsibility — not left as their burden to carry alone,” she said “It will come when this country is willing to see women aren’t just asking for advice — they’re asking for belief The group questions why Victoria has not yet criminalised coercive control One in six women — and one in 18 men — will experience physical or sexual violence from the age of 15 One in four women — and one in seven men — will experience emotional abuse “Will these new laws be a turning point—or just more lip service too many women are trapped in catastrophic situations and the help they need isn’t coming fast enough,” Sian said don’t understand what coercive control actually looks like — fear often without a single visible bruise — or how perpetrators work to flip the narrative and paint victims as the problem — how much impact will it really have and cultural change across the system and society over time these changes risk becoming another box ticked while women remain unprotected.” One member and survivor of two abusive relationships warned that preventing family violence must start early “To tackle the issue there needs to be more preventative measures such as better education programs from primary school age Especially around topics for sexual abuse such as consent and body safety,” she said A local business owner urged the community to recognise that no one is immune to domestic violence “So many people assume that women going through domestic violence are weak pathetic women or low socio-economic women – this is not true,” she said We need to understand how rife this is within the community.” The business owner also urged men to take more responsibility for challenging violence and harmful behaviour while further struggles followed in accessing support with crucial services being delayed or denied Jeff Springfield said “Labor will close loopholes that crack down on abusive partners weaponising debt and will boost funding to monitor high-risk perpetrators” “A re-elected Labor Government will take practical steps such as stopping perpetrators from using the tax system to create debts as coercive control and hold them accountable if they do,” he said “We will also invest $8.6 million in perpetrator responses including ankle bracelets for high-risk offenders behaviour change programs and early interventions for young people.” Federal MP Jason Wood said “only a Dutton Coalition Government will comprehensively address family and domestic violence to improve women’s and children’s safety” “These policies build on the Coalition’s record and previous policy commitments including having invested $3.5 billion in women’s safety in government doubling funding to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation and extending our plan allowing Australians to access up to $50,000 of their super so that older women and women fleeing violence can get help to buy a home and restart their lives.” The Greens have also launched a $15 billion plan to address the national crisis of family Family and domestic violence support services: • 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 Join the facebook private group: m.facebook.com/groups/gippslandmama/ It’s the battle we’ve all been waiting for since the start of the season with Snipers and Cheers set for […] GARFIELD GOLF Garfield’s most consistent golfer Karli Van Der Horst would like to roll up the fourth hole and take […] A Pakenham man who broke into his ex-partner’s house and assaulted her in a “jealous rage” while their children were […] Early voting for the federal election will begin next week providing an easy opportunity for many to miss the line on election day early voting will begin on Tuesday 22 April and run until Friday 2 May centres will be open from 8.30 am – 5.30 pm centres will be open from 9am – 4pm and from 8.30 am – 6pm on Friday 2 May A new public artwork at Pakenham Station will become a dynamic meeting point for locals and visitors Nesting in the northern section of the station precinct near Main Street Meet me at the Pakenham Owl by James and Eleanor Avery is a contemporary sculpture that references the Greater Sooty Owl a species known to frequent the local area "We chose an Owl because of the protected Greater Sooty Owl local to the Cardinia shire and because of the symbolism attached to an owl as a spiritual guide always returning to its nesting spot," Eleanor said Fabricated from laser-cut aluminium and set in concrete the sculpture will stand 3.2m tall and 2.7m wide The architectural features of the new Pakenham Station including the V-shaped staircase bronze finish and curved roof have inspired the sculptures' shape and colour Meet me at the Pakenham owl will be installed at Pakenham Station later this month The level crossings at Main Street, McGregor Road and Racecourse Road in Pakenham have been removed by building a 2.5km section of elevated rail and the new stations at Pakenham and East Pakenham opened in June 2024 The new stations feature accessible platforms car parking and better pedestrian and cycling connections through the precincts Work is being carried out on 6 MCGs worth of new open space at Pakenham shrubs and grasses are being planted in and around the station precincts A Changing Places facility will be available for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets In total 110 level crossings are being removed across Melbourne by 2030 After years of expectation for a fateful return Costco appears to have applied for another permit in the South East – this time in Pakenham An application was lodged on Monday 17 March for a “new Costco store” located at 130 Greenhills Road This follows a long time of rumors about a renewed bid by Costco for a warehouse in the South East a permit was approved by Cardinia Shire Council for a Costco in Officer South the State’s Minister for Planning vetoed the decision as it fell within State Significant Industrial land and the Costco was deemed out of character of the highly protected zoning Costco maintained a commitment to a warehouse in the South East after the setback and many different predictions from residents about a new site came and went The new site falls within the Pakenham South Employment Precinct which also falls under the same State Significant Industrial land as Officer South The application stats the cost of the works as $74 million The application seeks to use the site for retail services as well as a service station Pakenham resident Arthur Walker has survived more than most could imagine Thousands of locals gathered throughout Cardinia Shire on Anzac Day to pay their respects From Garfield to Lang Lang to Upper Beaconsfield many branches held their services throughout the day Kooweerup and Lang Lang held dawn services The former was recently disheartened by vandalism to the Kooweerup memorial specifically the two silhouettes of ANZACs from the memorial being stolen Coldform Steel Processing produced the new silhouettes and Heath Dixon from Dandenong Powder Coating made them black for the RSL Gembrook and Garfield/Bunyip held their services in the day with many locals attending It was the first time running the service for new Upper Beaconsfield RSL President Simon Conn with Eric Chaplin handing over the reins after recently retiring from the role after serving for over two decades Numbers have surged over the last several years and it’s reported this year was again a strong showing across all services Cardinia Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft Upper Beaconsfield Reserve Masterplan The draft masterplan has been developed […] Four teenage girls have been charged with an alleged affray in which a bystander was struck with a glass bottle […] Pakenham will soon welcome a new community open space with work nearing the finish line following the removal of 3 level crossings and building brand new Pakenham and East Pakenham stations Basketball and soccer enthusiasts will love the dual-purpose half basketball court built near Main Street chest press and much more will feature at the McGregor Road end of the open space A nearby meeting place will include seating made from recycled timber from the project and provides a relaxed space where the community can come together shrubs and grasses are being planted in and around the new Pakenham and East Pakenham Station precincts A 3m wide shared use path is being built under the rail bridge between McGregor Road and Main Street This will improve transport connections for pedestrians and bike riders to safely access Pakenham Station and the shopping precinct The design for the open space was shaped by 300 pieces of feedback received during community consultation in 2021 Main Street and Racecourse Road in Pakenham have been removed by building a 2.5km section of elevated rail Cyclists young and old alike brought their bikes to Pakenham to celebrate the newest way to get around town The local Ghostriders Cycling Group switched things up recently to take a new bike route thanks to the upgraded shared use paths on 2 Pakenham-based Victorian Big Build projects The 40-strong group of cyclists – ranging from 80-year-olds to a pair of passionate 10-year-olds -headed out from Pakenham Railway Station across the Princes Freeway on the newly built bridge and out towards Koo Wee Rup – a 15km ride that for the first time includes dedicated cycling and walking paths They celebrated the ride with a coffee catch-up in Koo Wee Rup to cap off an incredible first ride for the club along the new shared use path built jointly by teams on the Pakenham Roads Upgrade and Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade. The Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade was completed last year including a 10km shared use path starting from Southeast Boulevard all the way down to the Manks Road roundabout With the Princes Freeway Upgrade completed on the Pakenham Roads Upgrade crews are now working on Racecourse Road Upgrade which will include removing the Bald Hill Road roundabout and upgrading it to an intersection with traffic lights These works will ease congestion and create better linkages for Pakenham’s transport network including new walking and shared use paths improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists By the time crews complete the Pakenham Roads Upgrade in early 2027 pedestrians and drivers will be made easier than ever with these linked shared use paths The Pakenham Roads Upgrade has completed major works on Stage 1 of the project delivering new ramps and lanes on the Princes Freeway and a new bridge on Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road over the freeway north of the freeway were also completed prior to Christmas with works ongoing into March to widen the citybound freeway entry ramp Major works on Stage 3 to upgrade Racecourse Road will start later in February These works are part of nearly $1 billion worth of transport infrastructure projects underway or recently completed in the area to upgrade the transportation network in and around Pakenham The Ghostriders Cycling Club meets for recreational rides on the Warburton Trail and other bike trails around Victoria weekly. Visit their website for further information on joining their rides: ghostriderscycling.com Find out more about the Pakenham Roads Upgrade and Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade. Landscaping works are well underway as part of works to create 6 MCGs worth of open space in Pakenham following the removal of 3 dangerous and congested level crossings and building 2 new stations earlier this year trees and shrubs are being planted in and around the new Pakenham and East Pakenham station precincts Some of Pakenham's newest plants include the weeping bottlebrush The new open space will include a 3m wide shared use path under the rail bridge between McGregor Road and Main Street improving transport connections for pedestrians and bike riders to safely access Pakenham Station and the shopping precinct It will also feature multi-purpose areas including a barbecue area A Changing Places facility will also be built for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets The open space will be open for everyone to enjoy later this year McGregor Road and Racecourse Road in Pakenham have been removed by building a 2.5km section of elevated rail The crossings were removed by building a rail bridge over the 3 roads allowing room for the open space landscaping works which locals can enjoy for generations to come The multi-horse race in the seat of Monash is too close to call with the electorate split between the major […] Incumbent Russell Broadbent has captured 10 percent of the vote as an independent in the multi-candidate race that may not […] but of a family – and of a legacy […] Federal Labor has resoundingly held its South East seats with massive swings in Bruce The final piece of the new Pakenham Station precinct is in place following the opening of a new bus interchange that will provide locals with easier We removed 3 level crossings at McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road in Pakenham and built new Pakenham and East Pakenham stations This includes extending the rail line by 2.5km and building the new East Pakenham Station to provide more transport options for the booming suburb The new bus interchange services 6 local bus routes It will create a better connection between nearby suburbs and towns and the 2 new stations via a new 3m wide shared use path under the rail bridge between McGregor Road and Main Street Commuters will also be able to safely transfer between buses and trains and access the new community space and local businesses Six MCGs worth of community space was created by elevating the rail line over the 3 level crossings This includes a dual-purpose half basketball court built near Main Street We are removing every level crossing on the Pakenham Line by 2025 improving safety and easing congestion on local roads in time for the Metro Tunnel opening work and travel in Melbourne’s south-east In total 110 level crossings are being removed by 2030 Hallam will be one of many suburbs in Victoria to receive a new early learning centre in 2026 when the country will decide who will lead them for the next three […] We’re repurposing the old bus shelters from Pakenham Station to use at Melton while we build the new elevated station The new stations at Pakenham and East Pakenham are now open with the new bus interchange on Railway Avenue closer to the station we’ve gone west to start construction on the new Melton Station – and we’ve taken the old bus shelters from Pakenham with us We’ll install the decommissioned bus shelters from Pakenham Station as temporary bus stops in Melton giving passengers seating and a safe place out of the weather to wait for their buses giving the Project an opportunity for sustainability on our projects the new Melton Station will also feature an upgraded bus interchange The improved interchange will be located nearer to the Melbourne bound platform making it easier to connect between train and bus services Construction is underway at Melton and the level crossings at Coburns and Exford roads will be gone and the new Melton Station open in 2026 View the Final designs for Melton level crossing removals. When the Metro Tunnel opens in 2025 the Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will run through new tunnels under Melbourne’s CBD, with 5 new stations. It will give passengers direct train access to new destinations, including St Kilda Road (Anzac Station), Melbourne’s major health and education precinct (Parkville Station) and North Melbourne (Arden Station). Passengers will be able to travel all the way from Sunbury to Cranbourne or Pakenham without changing trains. A single change will connect people to the Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Warrnambool and Gippsland regional rail lines. Receive project updates and notifications for works and disruptions delivered to your inbox. Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE! Every single match of round four is difficult to predict in the Ellinbank and District Football League. In what would […] © 2025 Star News Group Pty Ltd. All rights reserved Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a teenager following a fatal collision in Pakenham last year. It is understood a silver Audi collided with a Subaru station wagon at the intersection of Princes Highway and Windermere Boulevard just after 4pm on 21 November 2024. The front seat passenger of the Audi, a 16-year-old boy from the Casey area, was airlifted to hospital where he later died. The driver of the Audi, a 16-year-old boy from the Cardinia area, was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The rear seat passenger of the Audi, a 15-year-old boy from the Cardinia area, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Subaru, a 44-year-old Pakenham man, and his passengers, aged 6 and 10 years old, were uninjured. Today, detectives charged a 16-year-old boy from the Cardinia area with culpable driving, dangerous driving causing death and theft of a motor vehicle. He will appear before a children’s court at a later date. The famous residents of Bikini Bottom are set to hit the stage in the Beaconhills College production of ‘The SpongeBob […] Anglicare Victoria has expanded its mobile food relief service to Pakenham, deploying the AV Aid Van in a time of increased need in communities. “We’re seeing more families who have never used our services before, more parents working extra part time jobs to afford the necessities. The cost of living is really taking a toll,” project coordinator, Cindy-Lee Harper said. “A lot of families come to the east for a supposedly cheaper cost of living, but we’re seeing more families with two adults working who cannot make ends meet. “Unaffordable, insecure housing paired with rising energy, education and transport costs have had a big impact, especially in a peri-urban region such as Cardinia. “Homelessness levels have increased and there’s growing numbers of ‘hidden homeless,’ those who are couch surfing or living in their cars.” The AV Aid Van’s monthly visits to Anglicare Victoria’s Pakenham Parentzone Hub – located within Pakenham Hills Primary School – coincide with the community playgroup. The Hub is also connected to the Nappy Collective and Thread Together Wardrobe. The next two visits will be on Wednesdays 14 May and 11 June from 10am to 12pm. “The need is high out our way and people are happy to be assisted. Within our local schools and kindergartens, but beyond that too. We’re getting people coming all the way from Clyde. They leave with groceries, nappies and maybe a clean pair of knickers,” Cindy-Lee said. On 1 May, Anglicare Victoria will launch its Winter Appeal with the aim to raise funds to ‘Take Hunger off the Table’ for families in the south east – and across the state. Chris de Pavia oversees Anglicare Victoria’s 16 Emergency Relief Centres and said the work to support hungry families was made possible by the generosity of everyday Victorians. “Last year, we were able to provide over 25 thousand food parcels and supermarket vouchers to those in need, that’s families and individuals who would otherwise go hungry,” he said. “The demand for food relief is high as we head into the colder months. We’re encouraging people to dig deep as tax time approaches.” A donation of $70 to Anglicare Victoria can provide a week’s worth of healthy school lunches for a child, $150 can provide a bag of groceries for people with no food in the house, and $200 can ensure a family of four has three meals a day for a week. “We’re grateful for whatever people can give, every little bit helps,” Chris said. You can donate today at giving.anglicarevic.org.au. 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Melbourne,\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate is planned to deliver more than 185,000sq m of logistics space in Melbourne’s south-east and will be the company’s first Victorian logistics estate.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe timing aligns with significant market shifts Research by the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) shows rising demand for domestic supply chain resilience has spurred the need for warehousing near urban centres.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompanies are increasingly targeting infill locations closer to consumers to support operational efficiency.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrookfield Properties senior vice-president Will Green said Cardinia Logistics Estate was “a rare opportunity .. according to SBDC research and other industry analyses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe research shows businesses are increasingly looking for warehousing near urban centres to reduce transportation costs and offer faster delivery times This trend aligns with the growth of e-commerce and the prioritisation of domestic inventory storage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCardinia Logistics Estate’s location includes a 630m frontage to Greenhills Road and access to the Princes Freeway via Koo Wee Rup and McGregor roads.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpcoming infrastructure projects including Melbourne’s North-East Link and the Suburban Rail Loop will bolster that connectivity.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Small Business Connections research sustainability has become a critical factor in property development Seima and Euro Car Parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrookfield’s plans include solar PV arrays and native vegetation with drip irrigation systems.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical specifications include 13.7m warehouse clearance heights and facilities accommodating up to 36m hardstands.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate is part of Brookfield Asset Management’s global logistics portfolio which manages around $37 billion in assets across 553 warehouses internationally.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 2021 the company has strategically expanded its Australian real estate holdings in the logistics sector responding to e-commerce growth and increasing demand for last-mile facilities along the eastern seaboard.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first warehouses at Cardinia Logistics Estate are scheduled for occupation late next year with JLL and Colliers appointed to manage leasing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn September \u003ca href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/brookfield-brisbane-portside-wharf-games-precinct-for-sale\" data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/brookfield-brisbane-portside-wharf-games-precinct-for-sale\"\u003eBrookfield listed the Portside Wharf retail precinct\u003c/a\u003e which includes 7401sq m of developable land on two sites featuring one with an approval for 23-storey Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook The move has been made to meet rising demand from small and medium enterprises seeking domestic supply chain solutions and marks a significant expansion of the Canadian multinational investment manager’s Australian logistics footprint The Cardinia Logistics Estate is planned to encompass two sites at 60 and 130 Greenhills Road The estate is planned to deliver more than 185,000sq m of logistics space in Melbourne’s south-east and will be the company’s first Victorian logistics estate The timing aligns with significant market shifts Research by the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) shows rising demand for domestic supply chain resilience has spurred the need for warehousing near urban centres Companies are increasingly targeting infill locations closer to consumers to support operational efficiency Brookfield Properties senior vice-president within a prime institutional-grade logistics hub in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after industrial precincts” The shift towards localisation is influencing Australia’s industrial property and warehousing sectors according to SBDC research and other industry analyses The research shows businesses are increasingly looking for warehousing near urban centres to reduce transportation costs and offer faster delivery times This trend aligns with the growth of e-commerce and the prioritisation of domestic inventory storage Cardinia Logistics Estate’s location includes a 630m frontage to Greenhills Road and access to the Princes Freeway via Koo Wee Rup and McGregor roads Upcoming infrastructure projects including Melbourne’s North-East Link and the Suburban Rail Loop will bolster that connectivity According to Small Business Connections research with green-certified warehouses and energy-efficient designs gaining traction Brookfield’s plans include solar PV arrays and native vegetation with drip irrigation systems Technical specifications include 13.7m warehouse clearance heights and facilities accommodating up to 36m hardstands The estate is part of Brookfield Asset Management’s global logistics portfolio which manages around $37 billion in assets across 553 warehouses internationally responding to e-commerce growth and increasing demand for last-mile facilities along the eastern seaboard The first warehouses at Cardinia Logistics Estate are scheduled for occupation late next year with JLL and Colliers appointed to manage leasing In September, Brookfield listed the Portside Wharf retail precinct Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting in Pakenham this morning Police have been told three men attended a Ripplebrook Walk address shortly after 1am It's believed an altercation occurred between a male occupant from the address and the three men The wounded man was transported to hospital with serious injuries and remains under police guard The male occupant remained at the scene and will be interviewed by police Other occupants at home at the time were not physically injured It's believed that two men fled the scene prior to police arrival A crime scene has been established while detectives investigate to determine what occurred with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Hundreds of residents attended the Pakenham dawn service this morning (April 25) gathering at the War Memorial site next to the library on Henry Street to mark ANZAC Day and pay their respects Hallam’s box office match against Lyndale will be a measuring stick for both sides who view it as an early […]