Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOSCanterbury are set to lose Jacob Preston for at least three weeks as Melbourne forwards Trent Loiero and Stefano Utoikamanu breathe a sigh of relief after the NRL charge sheet came out Star second-rower Preston will cop three weeks on the sidelines with an early guilty plea for a grade-two crusher tackle on Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui late in the Bulldogs' 38-18 win at Magic Round The Bulldogs are already missing suspended forwards Sitili Tupouniua and Josh Curran for their away clash with Canberra on Saturday The Storm lost 20-18 to the Raiders in golden point in a controversial Sunday night finish to Magic Round they led 18-12 and fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen kicked a field goal in the 75th minute that would have taken them to 19-12 the Bunker found an elbow to the head of Raiders captain Joseph Topine by Storm lock Loiero in a previous play when Melbourne had the ball The Raiders then levelled through a scintillating try to fullback Kaeo Weekes but the Storm were in position for a field goal in golden point when prop Utoikamanu was pinged and sin-binned for stomping on hooker Tom Starling in the play-the-ball Melbourne prop Stefano Utoikamanu (right) has escaped charge from the fiery loss to Canberra (HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOS)"The game was in the balance and .. "I was trying to play the ball and move Tom Starling out of the way especially when you have been warned from the refs about that sort of stuff." Raiders skipper Jamal Fogarty then landed the winning penalty after Loiero was ruled to have taken Hudson Young high While coach Craig Bellamy was scathing post-match of his side's lack of discipline he also suggested the officiating did his side no favours when asked if the Storm were "hard done by"."You can say that if you like," Bellamy replied That sentiment could well be enhanced on Monday after both Loiero and Utoikamanu were cleared by the match review committee to play in the home game against Wests Tigers on Sunday Papenhuyzen spoke to ABC Radio Sport after the match and his assessment of the Utoikamanu incident proved prophetic "You are trying to get a quick play-the-ball Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy How Jacob Preston went from a delivery driver to one of the NRL's premier second rowers in the competition and that dream has well and truly come to life Preston has rapidly made a name for himself in the NRL preparing to run out in front of more than 60,000 fans at Accor Stadium for Canterbury’s annual Good Friday blockbuster against the Rabbitohs Back when he was juggling work as a delivery driver with his Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice studies at UNSW Preston was also rising through the Bulldogs’ junior ranks in the Jersey Flegg competition “I was playing Jersey Flegg in 2021 and 2022 going to university while also delivering parcels full time,” Preston told NRL.com “It was good but I just wanted to be playing NRL I look back on the time with great memories I met a lot of good people and got to work as a subcontractor under my dad and loved that.” Balancing university life and footy wasn’t easy I've just been part-time and slowly chipping away,” he said Preston has played a pivotal role in the Bulldogs' strong start stepping up in the absence of Viliame Kikau due to injury Preston has shown his versatility by shifting to both sides of the field when required With Kikau and five-eighth Matt Burton set to return for Friday’s clash Preston has firmly established himself as a reliable and consistent performer — and one many are tipping for higher honours His form in recent weeks has even sparked conversation around a possible State of Origin debut “He's an incredible young player and an incredible young man,” Bulldogs teammate Kurt Mann told NRL.com “He's a very good kid who's got a big future ahead of him I can definitely see him in an Origin jersey he's a good kid with a big career ahead of him.” “There’s a few different [post-university] options,” he said “I could further my studies with a masters in law or I could go into police law enforcement in forensics so we'll see what happens but hopefully it's a long time off yet.” his focus remains firmly on continuing the Bulldogs' unbeaten run and making the most of every opportunity that comes his way — both on and off the field Original NRL.com story can be found here UNSW respectfully acknowledges the Bidjigal clan of the Dharawal Nation on whose unceded lands we are privileged to learn and recognise the broader Nations with whom we walk together UNSW acknowledges the enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to culture The Uluru Statement Jay Kostecki took his third Cadet 12 SP Tools Australian Kart Championship round win – his fifth career win in Murray Bridge today while Queenslander Jac Preston took out his first ever round win While Preston has been a regular visitor to the podium through his career as a Junior and in the premier KZ2 Gearbox category he has been yet to crack it for a round win The Kart Republic driver – who’s father Mike is a former Group A and Supercar driver – had a difficult start to the weekend after qualifying down the order but it came together at the right time for the final he came through and quickly round up Australian Champion Sam Dicker who led the way and was looking for his first round win in over two years It wasn’t to be for Dicker with Preston getting through to get the win Kostecki’s run to take the lead in the Cadet 12 Championship was outstanding Oliver Williamson had been the pace of the field but Kostecki’s race craft came through to get the lead The big mover was Jude Ammoun though – he came through from 12th in the field the duo greeted the chequered flag line astern with Williamson in third and Brock Nolan fourth Ky Burke got his KA2 Junior program back on track with a dominant final win He got to the lead after turn one and wasn’t headed Liam Carr who had been dominant throughout the weekend extended his Title lead to sixteen points through his second placed finish and Queenslander Jye Flynn showed his Championship credentials with a third placed finish that places him third on the points ladder heading to round three Kiahn Burt – the New Zealander – one of 17 international competitors at this weekend’s event – dominated TaG 125 claiming his first major race win in Australia and propelling himself to the top of the points standings after his near six second win Jacob Dowson finished in second with Novocastrian Sebastian Guest got his first win in his SP Tools AKC career in KA3 Senior The BirelART driver won the final ahead of new Title leader A triumvirate of South Australians crested the KA3 podium with Noah Enright winning the final on the last lap ahead of new Championship leader Dominic Mercuri and Riley Harrison completing the crow eater trifecta Both Jaiden Pope (X30) and Milan Sami (Cadet 9) won their second consecutive rounds in their respective categories Following his solid performance in round one Pope had had a quiet performance up until the final where he left his best for last taking the win over Isaac McNeill and Jace Matthews Sami’s race weekend almost mimicked round number one the once more epic Cadet 9 final producing the closest finish of the weekend – just 0.013 of a second separated Sami from Ryder Xiong who was a dominant force through the weekend and claiming the Championship lead presented by Castrol now moves to Newcastle over the weekend of June 13-15 The event from Murray Bridge is available on demand on 7Plus and Newcastle’s races Saturday and Sunday will be live and free on the Seven Network’s streaming platform Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox SUPERCARS F1 NASCAR INDYCAR GT MOTOGP PHOTOS TV PODS ACDELCO Subscribe to our daily and breaking newsletter for all the latest news delivered direct to your box Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com. 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Paul Heckingbottom joined Preston in August Manager Paul Heckingbottom will not be on the touchline for Preston North End's decisive final Championship game of the season away to Bristol City Heckingbottom has been handed a two-match touchline ban, a £6,000 fine and a warning about his future conduct following his behaviour during his side's loss at Hull City on Easter Monday The former Sheffield United boss admitted to acting in an improper manner and using abusive language towards a match official in the 55th minute and after the match The incident concerned the awarding of the first of two penalties for Hull in a match which Preston lost after leading 1-0 Going into the game at Bristol City on Saturday, North End are 20th in the Championship but just one point above the relegation zone The Lancashire club have lost their last four games and could go down if they lose at Ashton Gate and Hull and Luton Town avoid defeat against Portsmouth and West Brom respectively Championship: Who 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delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program Health Infrastructure and NSW Ambulance carried out a thorough evaluation of the site to ensure the location best meets the needs of our emergency ambulance operations and paramedic staff New ambulance stations are located at places which optimise ambulance response performance and meet the needs of local community NSW Ambulance identified Prestons as a high priority location following a comprehensive service planning process using best practice modelling software to map Triple Zero (000) calls The next steps for the project include design development and seeking planning approval for the new ambulance station Construction and operational timeframes will be determined as the project progresses The NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program will deliver 30 additional ambulance stations and supporting infrastructure across Sydney Newcastle and Wollongong over the coming years boosting frontline emergency ambulance care Health Infrastructure is working with NSW Ambulance and other Government stakeholders to identify potential sites for new ambulance stations New stations across south-western Sydney are also planned to service the communities of Raby There are plenty of things that get us excited about a new venue – whether it’s a particularly tasty sounding dish handy location or great collaborator… But when a venue combines all of the above that’s cause for more than a little bit of enthusiasm Taking over the Bulwer Street space previously home to non-alc bottleshop Tomorrow on Tap (gone but not forgotten), Preston’s Deli caught our eye back in June when we spied some vividly chartreuse posters going up on one of our strolls through Highgate But when we spotted the work of Sydney-based signage designers Domus Vim on our endless Instagram scrolls “That’s a little bit of Sydney that’s come to WA!” Preston’s Founder and Director James Dunster tells us when we stop by on a rainy spring afternoon The hospitality veteran has officially returned west after a stint in Sydney working for hospo heavyweights including Neil Perry and Maurice Terzini his Perth CV included sleek venues Shadow Wine Bar and Casa Jimmy Marsden is the other key ingredient to the Preston’s recipe Jimmy boasts a hands-on trade background (which has proven handy during the venues complete renovation) A shared dream concocted while exploring the furthest reaches of Perth suburbs in search of the perfect café and getting to know plenty of hospo operators along the way “It’s been fun to have Jimmy out here doing all the construction,” adds James “And now he’s getting behind the machine and swapping a hammer and a nail for a group handle and a grinder!” James and Jimmy have assembled a team of veritable cool cats: a gun team of creatives excelling in their respective fields who lovingly handmade the custom furniture in their South Fremantle workshop; Gesture Systems responsible for the brand identity; menu development by Monika Cook and Lily Rossen (of Rossen and Cook) and the all-important beans roasted by DoubleDouble Coffee The space also features commissioned pieces by local makers Duzi Objects Jake Williamson Studio and Overtime Design We know Preston’s is a sandwich shop – but they’ve remained tight-lipped on what sandwiches they’ll actually be slinging When it came time to come up with the menu “What do we like to eat?” As it turns out: muffins breakfast kind rather (and very good – particularly when paired with the spicy tang of their signature “Preston’s sauce”) than small cake variety – although there’ll be plenty of sweets on offer as well other sandwich offerings included a spectacularly tall fish finger number with house-made fish fingers topped with a mountain of shredded lettuce and a caper-studded piquant house tartare – not to mention an enticingly ooey-gooey mushroom melt A curried egg and cucumber sandwich on pillowy fluffy white bread manages to adeptly balance the line between old-school and new-wave “We’ll do lots of little nostalgic sweet treats: finger buns potentially whole baked cakes – slice of carrot cake with your coffee But don’t get too attached – menu items will be tweaked we might do a little aperitivo – come 4 or 6PM We have friends in the wine industry that can do little ticketed events… There’s so much fun stuff we can do.” It’s a kind of mish-mash of Euro influence Australian nostalgia and American diner culture that rather precisely satisfyingly taps into the zeitgeist – and neatly fits into its Highgate neighbourhood “My nonna and nonno came to Australia 70 years ago and they bought one house and that was in Mount Lawley My mum was born into that house and grew up there – it’s walking distance from here When I moved back to Perth it took us five months to find the location purely because it needed to be around here!” So dine in and enjoy this ambience and the interior or being so close to Hyde Park – spring’s coming Preston’s Deli is located at 223 Bulwer Street Five teams fight to avoid joining Cardiff and Plymouth in dropping to League One on the season’s final day Luton or HullFive teams fight to avoid joining Cardiff and Plymouth in dropping to League One on the season’s final day At some point, Rubén Sellés, the Hull head coach, seemingly got wind of the jarring circumstances and cancelled his team’s bash, which had been scheduled for Tuesday, to prevent a similarly tone-deaf evening. Read moreHull’s position is so delicate he even suggested he did not want his players having the added stress of adhering to the dress code “I told the club before we announced the player of the season [awards] that if we were playing for something The team needs to get out of the situation … I didn’t want the week to become a one-person week While Burnley and Leeds head into the final day of another enchanting English Football League season with eyes on taking the title and the five-way fight for the two remaining playoff places promises more lunchtime drama it is at the bottom where there is most jeopardy Luton and Hull – are fighting to avoid joining Cardiff and Plymouth giving his players Monday off despite a late defeat at home to Derby plunging them deeper into trouble people need an extra space to breathe,” he said before their trip to Portsmouth “Three training sessions this week will be enough to prepare the game.” The buildup has not been helped by the late payment of wages even if Sellés says it pales into insignificance compared with the myriad of problems he encountered at troubled Reading where at one point delays were commonplace It appeared a significant upgrade when Sellés left Reading for Hull in December but the teams could trade places if the Berkshire club beset by off-field problems and awaiting a takeover Hull went into their last game targeting the playoffs Their hopes ended with defeat at Plymouth and three days later Acun Ilicali sacked Liam Rosenior Hull’s owner citing a conflict of opinions who led Hull to seventh in his first full season is pushing to qualify for the Champions League with Ligue 1 Strasbourg while his previous club are at risk of dropping into League One who travel to playoff-chasing Bristol City are bottom of the form table after taking six points from the past 30 available are one of the form teams after two defeats in their past 10 matches have won three games on the spin under Matt Bloomfield who made a slow start after jumping up a division Free daily newsletterKick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football Bloomfield’s first win after leaving a Wycombe side gunning for promotion came at the ninth attempt their marquee signing from Cardiff last summer has impressed in defence as has Thomas Kaminski in goal Kaminski started Luton’s priceless victory last Saturday over Coventry Bloomfield got the Eurostar to Brussels to accompany the Belgian back to England 48 hours before the win “It means everything to me,” a teary Kaminski said “Normally I should have had a message from my dad … I didn’t have it today but I know he is watching and with us and would have been very The only certainty from here is that the pendulum of emotions will continue given the stakes. This time last season Luton were winning friends in the Premier League, duking it out with Nottingham Forest to avoid the drop before succumbing on the final day Derby were in party mode after clinching promotion as runners-up Stoke finished strongly to dispel relegation worries ended 10th – nestled in the safe zone – after a dismal five-match losing run things are about to take a turn for the worse Bell Station has been officially named among the world’s most beautiful stations The station opened in 2022 as part of work to remove 4 dangerous and congested level crossings in Preston It is now one of six stations recognised by the prestigious Prix Versailles as part of its World’s Most Beautiful Passenger Stations List The Bell Station design reflects Preston’s rich history with post-war roof tops and references to the local art and culture scene Aspects from each can be seen in the station façade with local roofscapes abstracted into a three-dimensional pattern and the pink and purple coloured glazing It was also built with a modern waiting room elevated platforms and seating protected from weather Bell Station is now in the running for one of three titles the Prix Versailles as well as the Interior and Exterior awards which will be announced on Monday 2 December 2024 Four level crossings were removed and 2 new stations were built in Preston creating more local connections and creating new public open space which includes new cycling and pedestrian connections In total we are removing 110 level crossings by 2030 The Canberra Raiders are pleased to announce the signing of Jordyn Preston for the 2025 NRLW season Preston made her NRLW debut for the St George-Illawarra Dragons in 2024 playing two games after being called into the Dragons squad late due to injuries She was also named the Illawarra Steelers Player of the Year in 2024 and was part of the Steelers’ Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership-winning team last year Preston’s signing completes the Raiders Top 24 squad for 2025 with the 22-year-old taking the final place in the squad after Claudia Finau was ruled out for the season following an ACL injury Raiders NRLW coach Darrin Borthwick is excited to have Preston join the squad for the 2025 NRLW season “Obviously we lost Claudia Finau with an injury earlier on in the junior representative season and I went to work looking for someone who offered similar attributes to what Claudia was going to add to our team,” Borthwick said “I was watching a lot of the Steelers in their performances last year and them winning the Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership and a few of their players stood out and Jordyn was one of them Part of her story is that she started on the wing is now playing back row and I’m quite comfortable she could move in the middle and do a good job She’s a terrific person as well and someone who I think will fit into what we are building here I think that level of maturity will be good for our squad She’ll complement us footy-wise but she’ll also do a really good job with how we carry ourselves as a team as far as attitude and all those things that we look for I think she’s not only got a lot to add on the field she’s someone that I feel will offer us quite a bit off the field as well.” Preston is excited to make the move to Canberra in the coming weeks before pre-season kicks off in early May I can’t wait to get down there and just get into training,” Preston said I’ve always been at Steelers so I’ve never been at a different club I’m excited to learn things from a different perspective.” The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Panthers v Raiders Kaeo Weekes' match-defining try in all its glory Jacob Preston is sitting in Sydney's notorious traffic inching towards his destination as his mind starts to wander It's 2021 and the young forward steadily rising through the Bulldogs junior pathways is working as a delivery driver crisscrossing his way through the Northern Beaches delivering parcels He's dreaming about running out for the Bulldogs in front of packed stadiums the forward developing into a household name and preparing to play in front of more than 60,000 passionate fans in Canterbury's annual Good Friday clash with the Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium Preston was working as a delivery driver and studying a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UNSW as he took the early steps towards achieving his rugby league dreams "I was playing Jersey Flegg in 2021 and 2022 going to university while also delivering parcels full time," Preston told NRL.com "It was good but I just wanted to be playing NRL I met a lot of good people and got to work as a subcontractor under my dad and loved that I've just been part-time and slowly chipping away." Preston's form this year has been crucial to the Bulldogs' undefeated start to the season the 23-year-old stepping up in Viliame Kikau's absence Preston has spent time on both sides of the field while his fellow back rower was unavailable due to a knee injury Kikau is expected to return to the field on Friday afternoon No matter what side of field he's playing on Preston hasn't skipped a beat and has emerged as a Sate of Origin bolter in recent weeks The forward faces stiff competition for a place in the NSW team with incumbents Angus Crichton and Liam Martin and in-form Raiders star Hudson Young also in the mix Preston's teammates are confident he can deliver on the big stage and Friday's clash in front of a record-breaking crowd is a chance to send a message to Blues coach Laurie Daley "He's an incredible young player and an incredible young man," Kurt Mann told NRL.com "He's a very good kid who's got a big future ahead of him "I can definitely see him in an Origin jersey he's a good kid with a big career ahead of him." but he hasn't stopped thinking about the future He continues to study part-time and was recently awarded a prestigious UNSW Vice-Chancellor's Blues Awards for his dedication to sport and education Further studies are on the cards down the track with his undergraduate degree opening up a variety of career paths Preston is excited for what the future holds he's focused on extending the Bulldogs unbeaten start to the season on Friday afternoon "There's a few different [post-university] options," Preston said "I could further my studies with a masters in law or I could go into police law enforcement in forensics so we'll see what happens but hopefully it's a long time off yet." 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See all stories.Frankie Hadid has been mentored by some of the best chefs in the business her new dining concept at Jamsheed Wines in Preston Clara Luna’s fried fish wings with tahini.Ashley LudkinRaised in Venezuela by Syrian immigrants Hadid was immersed in Latin-Caribbean and Levantine cultures both at home and in her family’s restaurant which served Middle Eastern dishes reimagined with Latin American ingredients The concept carries through to Hadid’s kitchen where she seamlessly draws on both influences It’s reflected in the delicately sliced fruit plates which Hadid encourages diners to graze on throughout the meal Alongside wood-fired flatbread with labneh and house-made pickles she serves Venezuelan-style arepas – thick soft cornmeal pancakes designed to be slathered in annatto butter Jamsheed’s bar and restaurant space is open for drinks Ashley Ludkin“Arepas are a central part of every meal,” says Hadid “They’re as important as a flatbread is in Middle Eastern cuisine.” including koosa – a dish of rice-stuffed zucchini drenched in tomato broth – and chicken wings marinated in pomegranate molasses sumac and nutmeg then cooked over the fire “ I wanted to work in two things that were really important in both of my cultures,” Hadid says Pippies and chippies on the pass.Ashley LudkinEach dish on the menu has personal significance though Hadid sees the pippies and chippies as a signature They’re presented exactly as they sound – clams on a bed of fries drawing inspiration from chipi chipi (the name for Venezuelan beachside pippies) Hadid adds acidity and a hit of spice with a wood-roasted pineapple and green chilli dressing which diners are encouraged to snack on throughout their meal.Ashley LudkinIn an effort to minimise waste Hadid repurposes woodfire from neighbouring businesses in the industrial strip and Jamsheed’s spent wine barrels Produce is sourced from Dog Creek Growers in the Yarra Valley and Farm Raiser and eventually plans to incorporate wine byproducts into her menu She’s joined in the kitchen by a former Jamsheed chef’s 15-year-old daughter currently the youngest culinary apprentice in Victoria Lunch Saturday-Sunday; dinner Thursday-Saturday 4 Albert Street, Preston; jamsheed.com.au You’ve likely tried these rice noodle rolls at yum cha, but this silky version is extra-specialRoll into low-key city spot Liyin Rice Roll Master (Jade Delight) for smoky noodles, comforting congee and cheung fun. Plumped up desserts and corporate vibes: Our critic’s verdict on Crown’s glitzy new restaurantIt might have little to do with its namesake Hollywood hotel Chateau Marmont, but it’s serving sexed up and lascivious cornbread. This huge brewpub in Nowheresville is a bold move (much like its drink-friendly food)Pirate Life’s beer is made off site, so does its 200-seat venue stand on its own terms as a food and drink drawcard? news and the hottest openings served to your inbox Error: no decision tree source folder detected A draw at home to Preston, who averted relegation on the final day, would be sufficient providing Blackburn came up short. Liam Manning, his assistant Chris Hogg and a throng of players huddled around Harry Cornick, the striker not in the squad, whose phone carried updates from Bramall Lane, where a Blackburn goal would have changed everything. Read moreThen came the guttural roar and relief news Blackburn could not find a winner in more than 10 minutes of stoppage time at Sheffield United presumably relaying the message of what this all means as they bear-hugged players A red and white haze courtesy of flares and smoke bombs billowed into the sky The pitch emptied before Bristol City’s players were re-introduced to the field as playoff semi-finalists Arguably the moment of the day came more than 45 minutes after full-time the core supporters in a throbbing corner of the South Stand who invited the pair to celebrate together and truly kickstart the party with a series of fist pumps “I had to force him to do it … he said about doing it during the week and then he bottled it a little, so I had to give him a nudge,” said Manning, who suffered personal tragedy with the loss of his baby son Theo last October “It’s been a tough year for me so it was a special moment to be able to do that with my family at the end Liam Manning and his son applaud the fans at full-time during a lap of honour Photograph: Graham Hunt/ProSports/Shutterstock“I nearly cried about three times today A huge amount of credit to the lads – they have got me through the last six months I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be sitting here if it wasn’t for them.” with the on-pitch end-of-season awards wrapped up the Wurzels could scarcely have picked a better day for an hour-long set in the Somerset sunshine “A reminder to all supporters to stay off the pitch at full-time,” came the address from the stadium announcer approaching the final whistle The red half of the city will drink in the achievement across the bank holiday before returning here on Thursday A win would have rendered results elsewhere redundant but Preston stunned the home side by surging into a two-goal lead the outcome trumped the result but the Bristol City captain Jason Knight’s strike a minute after Ross McCrorie had made it 2-1 Knight ripped a right-foot rocket against the crossbar as the hosts pushed for an equaliser “I need him to improve his shooting because an inch lower and he would have made my life a lot easier,” Manning said “I’m looking forward to a beer right now.” Until McCrorie pulled a goal back in the 69th minute everything had been going pear-shaped for the hosts Preston had just doubled their advantage through Milutin Osmajic and so all eyes were on the scores involving Millwall and Blackburn who richly deserved the players’ player and the player of the season prizes “You’re staying down with the Preston,” the away fans sang gleefully minutes before Osmajic struck Bristol City have far grander ambitions for the rest of this campaign The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n \n \n \n '.concat(e,' Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response 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 This is probably not the page you’re looking for This Preston home sold $60k above price guide as buyers chased space and charm A young Brunswick couple has snapped up a charming Preston home for $1.16m at an auction that saw bidding rocket well past expectations The three-bedroom house at 38 Spring St had a price guide of $1m-$1.1m but competitive interest on the day pushed the final sale $60,000 above the top of the quoted range Ray White Preston director Ian Dempsey said the buyers had been drawn to the home’s natural light character detail and location near Preston Market RELATED: Silent surge pushing Aussie renters to breaking point ‘Red hot’ Craigieburn property’s $20k+ auction upset Silent surge pushing Aussie renters to breaking point “They’re from Brunswick — so still inner north — but they were excited to step into something with long-term potential,” Mr Dempsey said While the property’s period charm played a big role in the result Mr Dempsey said the couple were also looking for flexibility — and the bonus of a detached backyard studio sealed the deal A private backyard studio adds work-from-home flexibility to this character-rich Preston property Sunlight floods the open-plan living and dining space at 38 Spring Street The classic weatherboard home features timber trims and a sunny rear sunroom that spills out to a paved courtyard framed by leafy hedges and a pergola A modernised kitchen with checkerboard tiling overlooks the back yard while a detached home office adds value in today’s work-from-home era Three spacious bedrooms offered buyers comfort and potential in one of Preston’s best pockets Competitive bidding saw the Preston home smash reserve as a Brunswick couple claimed victory Mr Dempsey said the auction result reflected a shift in buyer behaviour with many young couples upsizing out of apartments in Fitzroy and Carlton and hunting value in Preston and Reservoir “We’re definitely seeing more buyers coming out this way,” he said “Preston still has that Thornbury-Northcote vibe but the price point is more accessible — that’s what’s really driving demand.” The updated kitchen connects to a sunroom and flows to a lush courtyard The Ray White Preston director said the sale came amid a busy weekend for the agency with several auctions drawing strong crowds and strong bidding — even as the federal election looms and talk of another interest rate cut bubbles in the background they’re trying to get in before any more price movement,” Mr Dempsey said “There’s a real window of opportunity right now and sellers in this pocket are in a good position.” Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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Stay on current site or go to US version Osmajic, a Montenegro international, was shown a yellow card by the match referee during the game, but the English Football Association (FA) subsequently charged the 25-year-old after reviewing the incident Former Liverpool forward Luis Suárez was banned for ten games in 2013 for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic in a game at Anfield but Osmajic has been banned for eight games and fined £15,000 ($20,000) after admitting the charge An FA statement said: "Preston North End's Milutin Osmajic has been given an eight-match suspension and £15,000 fine for misconduct during their match against Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Championship on Sunday 22 September "The forward admitted that he committed an act of violent conduct around the 87th minute by biting an opponent "An independent Regulatory Commission imposed his sanctions following a hearing Its written reasons will be published in due course." The player is now set to be punished by his club for the incident with director Peter Ridsdale saying that the issue has been dealt with internally "We've already indicated to the player what we're doing," Ridsdale told Talksport but you can be assured that that's not something that we condone as a football club and we've taken appropriate action." (HANDOUT/NSW POLICE) Credit: AAPA manhunt is on for a driver after a police dog was killed in a hit-and-run during an operational shift in Sydney Police dog Eddie died after being struck by a truck at Prestons The two-year-old Belgian Malinois was being exercised during an operational shift when he ran onto Jedda Road at about 10.25pm Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Eddie suffered multiple injuries when struck by the truck which failed to stop and despite being rushed to a vet he died a short time later described only as a tipper towing a trailer Police dog Eddie — who was part of the NSW Police Dog breeding program — was accredited as a general purpose police dog in December 2024 and was performing operational duties in the Sydney metropolitan area His handler is being supported by his colleagues and the NSW Police Force family said the loss of PD Eddie was a devastating blow to his team “Police dogs and their handlers have a bond like no other: They live together “Police dogs represent the very best of the Force: General purpose dogs are highly intelligent and motivated to work with their handlers to keep people safe “Any loss of a police dog is extremely distressing to our unit but the loss of Eddie will be felt even more as he has been part of the unit since his birth I am sure his loss will also be felt by the entire Police family An investigation will be conducted into the circumstances of Eddie’s death Police are also appealing for any information to assist in locating the truck involved in this incident Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T AZ — One of the suspects in the Preston Lord case was sentenced to 17 years in prison Friday for multiple crimes William Owen Hines changed his plea in March in four cases Prosecutors recommended the maximum sentence Hines could have received under his plea agreement The judge gave Hines five years in prison for an aggravated assault case unrelated to Lord's death He also sentenced him to 12 years in prison for manslaughter in Lord's death Hines will also receive credit for time served in prison Watch William Hines' sentencing in the player below: Preston was attacked and beaten while leaving a Queen Creek Halloween party in 2023 seven suspects were arrested and charged in the case Hines was originally charged with murder and kidnapping.  and he’s the first one to do so," said Hines' attorney Rachel Golubovich and the possibility of treatment for alcoholism Golubovich played two calls where Hines seemed to express remorse for his actions but he seemed like an astounding man; a kind soul senselessly taken from this world," said Hines as he apologized in court Preston Lord's parents said they weren't displeased with the sentencing ABC15 has extensively covered the other teen violence cases tied to Hines but a sentencing memorandum filed by the state alleges new details about the teen's criminal history and actions the night Preston was killed.  Prosecutors write that Hines' criminal history began in the juvenile justice system in November 2022 Hines is currently 19 years old and charged as an adult in all four of his current cases Hines was accused of shoplifting and an aggravated assault case. The victim in that assault was Dale Jorgensen He spoke with ABC15 in the months following Preston's death coming forward to police around the same time was wearing brass knuckles during the group attack Freeman also pleaded guilty in this attack along with several other teen violence cases.  Just 10 days later, in December 2022, prosecutors say Hines was caught on video during another assault at the Gilbert In-N-Out parking lot.  Video 11 shows Hines run up to the victim as he is already pinned against a car and then proceeds to punch the victim from behind approximately nine (9) times," the court document reads Hines was accused of stealing a safe and jewelry from a home during a teen party "The safe contained a large amount of cash along with important documents," wrote prosecutors.  Hines was accused of vehicular aggravated assault the teen was intoxicated while driving in Gilbert and tried to turn left against a red turn arrow injuring another driver who ended up with a traumatic brain injury Court documents say testing showed Hines' alcohol concentration to be .107.  Hines was given probation in the other two cases involved to be served after he is released from prison Hines was one of seven suspects arrested in March of 2024. All seven were charged with murder in Preston's case. Hines ultimately pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter.  "Although Hines admitted to striking Preston the defense and the State likely disagree on the full extent of Hines’ role," wrote prosecutors there is no question that Hines chose to participate in this blitz-style attack that engulfed Preston before he could escape." he specifically apologized to Preston's family.  "These events have horrified me since the moment I saw the news," said Hines.  Despite Hines describing his sobriety to the court during his change of plea hearing prosecutors still express a concern throughout their filing Court documents show they specifically claim a danger to the community Photos allegedly taken in the hours after Preston's attack are included in the court documents Two appear to show Hines holding a vodka bottle while behind the wheel of a car and another holding a "semi-automatic pistol." Prosecutors also quote jailhouse phone calls they say were made by Hines during his time in custody The state alleges the teen may be making and consuming "jail alcohol." Hines has not remained sober and is not yet committed to overcoming his addictions," wrote prosecutors.  As for the other suspects in Preston's death Taylor Sherman and Jacob Meisner have settlement conferences set for the end of May A trial date is still currently set for July Report a typo Growing up in the 1990s in the suburb of Westmeadows an outdoorsy kid who loved skateboarding and graffiti and hanging out by the creek with online access slowly emerging in that decade via clunky dialup modems This year, the artist turns 40, but monuments to nostalgia have long figured in his solo art shows, from his 2015 exhibition Bootleg to the Future, a homage to Robert Zemeckis’s 1980s futuristic sci-fi trilogy Back to the Future, which Preston first encountered on VHS cassette, and on to his 2017 show Callum Preston’s Milk Bar which recreated the local family-run grocery businesses once abundant in the burbs Now comes Video Land in which Preston calls again on childhood memories to construct an entire video store and VHS machines plugged in for returned cassettes borrowers have neglected to rewind Preston’s latest nostalgia-fest is rendered in eye-popping colours he admits are a little more vivid than the paler fluorescent-lit libraries that existed before streaming killed the video store Video Land is part of the Immigration Museum’s biggest exhibition in which seven Victorian artists express what joy means to them in room-sized installations and a lot of people think about nostalgia as a longing for the past,” says Preston I really want to celebrate these things that were so universal to everyone but they were also so mundane and every day that we didn’t realise the charm in them until they were gone.” Audiences have bathed in Preston’s nostalgia: adult visitors to the installation can be overheard explaining a video store to their Netflix-addicted children remarking on how working in such a setup was mum or dad’s first job “The kids are mind-blown there was so much rigmarole to go and watch a movie,” Preston laughs Preston recalls his 10-year-old self as thinking the person behind the video counter was “cool” and a “gatekeeper – they were Google one of the Melbourne-based Video Busters chain a place he would call in with his older brother after his parents ordered Friday night fish and chips takeaway or on a Saturday afternoon for longer periods searching “I would also ask if I could buy the posters on the walls so they would put my name on the back of the poster The artist was determined to keep his installation as a VHS rather than DVD universe likening the tactility of the big cassettes to a vinyl record The space is one where the audience is encouraged to touch: some visitors have even rearranged the tapes into alphabetical order He sourced the tapes from Facebook marketplace Many visitors to Video Land have told Preston they know the films on display but not necessarily how or whether they can be accessed in today’s streaming world “because the algorithm tells me what I’m thinking of watching” He has witnessed conversations sparked between strangers in the installation when one visitor asks another whether they too remember a particular film “I love creating a platform where people get transported instantly,” he says but does he feel melancholy about the passing of technologies “I’d be fooling myself if I said I didn’t feel some slight tinge of sadness in those things it was how much you didn’t know about the world you’re so carefree … I suppose there is a sadness to [nostalgia] but it’s like a movie—Stand by Me or The Goonies—childhood friendships and adventure was a part of it and how to intersect the past with the present Aboriginal-owned Mimili Maku Arts’ first exhibition with Ames Yavuz is an opportunity to celebrate the milestone of their 20 year anniversary as well as the ways of working that are integral to the centre and Aṉangu culture The finalist portraits in the biggest Australian art award of the year have been announced alongside the winner of The Packing Room Prize: Abdul Abdullah for his portrait of fellow artist Jason Phu Tina Havelock Stevens likes to feel the wind in her hair which probably goes some way to explaining the generous punk spirit that infuses her multidisciplinary practice the subject of the exhibition Now is a Beginning at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Mitch Cairns’s latest solo exhibition Restless Legs now showing at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and home life—to find new pathways into painting the sand sculptures of French artist Théo Mercier chart the histories—beyond our lines of vision—that a landscape reveals and conceals Mercier’s MIRRORSCAPE is now showing at Mona A print and online magazine capturing the best of contemporary Australian art Design and Development by Light Years You’ll be delivered the latest in art news NRL Match Highlights: Bulldogs vs Sharks - 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Holiday brochuresNeed inspiration of where to go next Request a free brochure and start your journey Maya Joint and Taylah Preston emerge victorious in Cancun headlining a stellar week for Australian players on tour Cancun, Mexico, 17 February 2025 | Jackson Mansell Maya Joint and Taylah Preston were among the best performers on tour this week after their women’s doubles triumph in Cancun The pair dominated their first tournament together in five months Joint’s first doubles title of 2025 highlighted a stellar week for the 18-year-old A singles semifinal appearance drew the Australian No.3 closer to a maiden top 100 singles berth; she is now ranked world No.105 This week’s most outstanding performers include… The 29-year-old carried her Abu Dhabi form into the first WTA 1000 tournament of the year READ: Perez back into top 10 after Abu Dhabi crown Akira Santillan: Santillan excelled at the ITF Futures tournament in Antalya this week winning his first singles crown in three years The former top-150 player defeated second seed Stefan Popovic 6-1 6-1 in the final to emerge victorious Tristan Schoolkate: Schoolkate continued his impressive start to 2025 as he notched another Challenger semifinal appearance in India The 23-year-old made the final four in New Delhi as he continues to climb up the rankings Kody Pearson: Pearson was the best-performing Australian at the ITF M25 tournament in Timaru as he advanced to the doubles final with American Joshua Sheehy It marks the third time Pearson has reached a final this year Moerani Bouzige: The 25-year-old reached his third consecutive semifinal in New Zealand after his run in Timaru Bouzige reached the final four for the first time since his groundbreaking run at the Noumea Challenger last month another quarterfinal appearance for Jesse Delaney The 26-year-old made it 14 quarterfinal berths from his last 17 tournaments after a semifinal run in Timaru Joshua Charlton: Ranked as the doubles’ top seed in Timaru Charlton progressed to the quarterfinals with Dutchman Mats Hermans It comes after a successful fortnight in Brisbane where Charlton reached the final in both Challenger events Jeffrey Strydom: Strydom returned to his winning ways in South Africa this week The 15-year-old recorded his first win of 2025 in Bloemfontein Find your way to play: Visit play.tennis.com.au to hit the court and have some fun but on this neighbourhood tour he tucks into a slice of tarte tatin you’ve got the opening of your article!” says Matt Preston We peer out the window of Kin Izakaya in Malvern where a huge fox has casually wandered over the pedestrian crossing The media personality bashes a search into his phone that reveals the Preston family crest – a fox atop a tailed chapeau But this article isn’t about spooky coincidences; it’s about a journalist radio host and cookbook author – often but not always in a cravat – and his neighbourhood Master of None.Sofia LevinPreston has lived in the inner south-eastern suburb of Malvern for more than 20 years The affluent area is home to prestigious schools and heritage architecture but change is unfurling on and around the retail strip of Glenferrie Road Sitting in Preston’s favourite coffee shop that morning, Master of None, the bones of a residential development loom on the other side of Malvern Station, while down the road, Essie Wine Bar has just opened a second Station Street venue, Italian restaurant Lulu Dining. and then around the corner is old-school Malvern,” explains Preston He’s sipping an almond-milk latte at the insistence of his personal trainer who gave him an ultimatum to cut out either milk or pizza the pistachio praline gelato at nearby Messina is excluded Preston swears by the coffee and toasties at this cosy cafe where recycled plywood and timber exude wabi-sabi warmth a woman walks in and exclaims to her buddy: “How cute is this!” Ask Preston to summarise his occupation and he’ll tell you he “eats cake for a living” It doesn’t give the ABC Radio Melbourne presenter eight-times best-selling cookbook author and television host enough credit but it kind of sums everything up,” he says “I’m an excitable enthusiast and also endlessly hungry.” We settle on “insatiable Preston at home in Malvern.Eddie JimAdvertisementPre-MasterChef Preston travelled the world writing for glossy magazines He reviewed restaurants from the late ’90s landing on the Good Food Guide radar in 1996 after a rave write-up on Le Petit Bourgeois in Malvern East (now a Chinese restaurant) resulted in reviewers being unable to nab a table before the print deadline Preston took over Matthew Evans’ weekly Epicure review column He contributed until MasterChef Australia first aired in 2009 One of the more recent feathers in Preston’s chapeau is memoir-writing Big Mouth was released last year and is as much an insight into MasterChef as it is Preston’s life prior from his eyeliner-sporting band and stint in the British Army It’s also another signpost of how much the man loves cake. Chapter 49 kicks off with a section called “what your choice of cake says about you”, in which Preston and Natalie Paull from Beatrix Bakes have written a sort of baked-goods astrology It begs the question – what does Preston’s cake choice say about him? He lauds Mietta by Rosemary, which is closed when we meet, and has been visiting Millstone, a little slice of Paris in Malvern Preston enjoying tarts at Millstone Patisserie.Sofia LevinAdvertisementPreston moans audibly while chewing the apple tarte tatin with a thick She’s frighteningly accurate: “Apple tarte tatin types are easy,” she writes restrained passions with a judgemental bent They believe there’s nowhere to hide with a tarte tatin .. knowing someone else is on their impeccable wavelength.” “For me, the great joy whenever you travel is to go to the market and see what’s interesting there, and then go to the supermarket and see the snack aisle. That will tell you what people really love in a country,” he says. After a quick stop at M&M Hot Bread for a takeaway banh mi on the recommendation of fellow former MasterChef judge and chef Gary Mehigan, Preston suddenly halts. “Look!” he says, reaching into a Readings bookshop sale stand. Wedged between a thriller novel and former prime minister John Howard’s musings on balance is his first cookbook, Matt Preston’s 100 Best Recipes. “That’s a bargain!” he announces. It’s a few minutes before close when we arrive at Little Sister Bakery. The shelves are bare, but I tell Preston to return for the seeded Sofia loaf (which, for the record, is unfortunately not named after me). I don’t know it at the time, but Preston will text me the very next morning, singing the praises of the caramelised onion sourdough, seeded Sofia loaf and shakshuka pocket, which he’ll time for exactly 10.20am so it’s hot from the oven. As we exit the bakery, two teenagers run up behind us, asking if Preston is “that guy from MasterChef” and can they please take a selfie. I offer to take the picture, but Preston blows my cover as a new judge and pulls me in. “Let me guess,” he says to the duo, “Yo-Chi, Grill’d and Messina.” They nod enthusiastically at the mention of their regulars. A discussion follows about the latter’s pay-by-weight model (“watch out for the pearls,” advises Preston) and they suggest a frozen yoghurt challenge for the next season of MasterChef Australia. At Otter’s Promise beer bar, I ask Preston if he ever tires of being recognised. He pours a Belgian lambic beer that he reports tastes like sour milk and burnt rubber tyres – in a good way. These days, Preston covers topics beyond food on ABC Radio Melbourne on Saturday from 8am to noon. He only added a food slot 18 months ago, not wanting to be “too predictable”. “I did nothing but talk about food for 14 years,” he says. “That’s why I love radio, because I get to talk about music, or gardening, or poison spitfire caterpillars.” Preston on grill duties at Wang Wang BBQ.Sofia LevinWe stroll back down Glenferrie Road to Wang Wang BBQ. A north-eastern Chinese restaurant that specialises in Qiqihar (pronounced “Chi-chi-har”) barbecue. The young waiter obligingly strides from our table to the kitchen under a barrage of questions from two “insatiable excitable enthusiasts”. No one seems to know what makes it specifically Qiqihar, until our investigative Googling reveals that Qiqihar refers simply to grass-fed cattle. Wang Wang BBQ’s comforting gada soup (tomato, egg and a chicken-stock soup with dough).Bonnie SavageAdvertisementGlowing-hot coals are brought to the table, followed by the dishes. The Qiqihar marinated meat is decent, though thin fat-laced sheets of karubi rib are better, and a gada-dough drop soup better again. The latter affords the salty nostalgia of Maggi seasoning, stippled with spatzle’s gnarlier cousin. “That’s one of the challenges of tasting stuff for a living; this whole idea that you are always searching for a better flavour,” says Preston. 13.5/20ReviewIf you like Korean barbecue, head to Wang Wang for something a bit differentWe pose for a photo with the staff after our barbecue session and head towards Harvie, a narrow, art deco bar that is technically in Armadale. Preston makes a beeline for the rooftop. The “mind your head” decal on the spiral staircase is made for his frame – “190 centimetres in bare feet,” he assures me. The CBD twinkles in the distance, and we’re adequately warmed by heaters, blankets and in Preston’s case, a hot buttered rum and tasting paddle of agave-based spirits from Echuca (mezcal is his favourite drink). On the way to our final destination, Preston gives me a tour of his local Italian restaurant, Made in Casa. We’re greeted by a woman with a thick Italian accent who tells us the owners are in Italy. Dough is slapped onto paddles and plunged into the wood-fired oven. Tables are set with china and floral wallpaper surrounds the fireplace. Preston refers lovingly to the interior as “nana’s parlour”. He also swears by the mortadella pizza with buffalo stracciatella and pistachio. We’ve come full circle to Kin Izakaya on Station Street, near to and owned by Master of None. We snack on chicken nanban, deep-fried and served with a gribiche-like mayonnaise; slippers of torched salmon and the unexpectedly delightful snack of iburi gakko (smoked pickled radish) with cream cheese on crackers. Kin opened in April, but owner Tennyson Andrew says it takes a few years to become a neighbourhood fixture. “The whole idea of the local restaurant is such a powerful thing,” says Preston. “The owner on the floor doing a really good thing for the locals, supported by the locals … I think that’s what makes Melbourne’s food and wine scene so strong.” Former Wallabies star James O'Connor and young scrumhalf Kyle Preston have made impressive debuts off the bench to help the Crusaders to a 33-25 season-opening Super Rugby Pacific win over the Hurricanes in Christchurch Injected into the action in the 57th minute O'Connor had several nice touches but none better than a lovely short ball to put Will Jordan on the attack at the Crusaders trailed in the final quarter All Blacks winger Sevu Reece crossed a couple of phases later to put the Crusaders in front for the first time before O'Connor slotted the conversion to make it 29-25 O'Connor turned down a small-money offer to stay at the Queensland Reds before being handed a lifeline by the Crusaders who are the 34-year-old's fourth Super Rugby club after debuting at the Western Force back in 2008 before also having two seasons at the Melbourne Rebels The classy back's versatility is already proving useful for embattled coach Rob Penney who presided over only five wins last year having left the NSW Waratahs after a none-from-five start to the 2021 Super Rugby AU season Lively scrumhalf Kyle Preston bagged a hat-trick to spark the Crusaders after the Hurricanes shot out to an early 14-0 lead at Apollo Projects Stadium and took a 22-14 advantage into the halftime break The Hurricanes capitalised on the ill-disciplined hosts Hooker Jacob Devery took advantage of a rare start with Asafo Aumua out injured as he crossed for a double and it was Preston who proved an unlikely hero The scrumhalf came on early for Noah Hotham who went off the field early due to injury Cullen Grace followed him over before Preston scored twice after the break to secure the win O'Connor) def Hurricanes 25 (Tries: Devery 2 Official Archive Footage: info@sanzarrugby.com MB Chicken has officially landed in Preston’s Miller Arcade Locals flocked to the opening of the newest UK branch of the largest Canadian-owned quick serve chicken restaurant BBC Radio Lancashire’s John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore was […] MB Chicken has officially landed in Preston’s Miller Arcade BBC Radio Lancashire’s John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore was on hand as special guest to cut the ribbon and welcome the first customers through the doors the team gave away 100 free Big Mary® sandwiches with queues forming early and a fantastic reception from the local community Read more: Cocktail and pizza parlour NYTCLAS set to open in Preston as part of Market Street Social vision said: “The store is now open seven days a week made-from-scratch chicken – the Canadian way “We’ve been blown away by the response so far and can’t wait to welcome even more people through our doors.” MB Chicken Preston is open seven days a week Delivery via the MB Chicken app For more information, visit the MN Chicken website Subscribe: Keep in touch directly with the latest headlines from Blog Preston, join our WhatsApp channel and subscribe for our twice-a-week email newsletter Both free and direct to your phone and inbox Read more: See more of what’s on in Preston Read more: See the latest Preston news and headlines BlogPreston was founded by Ed Walker Preston based 3manfactory designed & developed the website Preston based Clook Internet host the website Blog Preston is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) Blog Preston is a Community Interest Company Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox Find out how to vote An elected Dutton Liberal Government will commit $360,000 to deliver traffic improvements at Ash Road Prestons to address safety and congestion concerns in Werriwa Sam Kayal said the intersection at Dalmeny Drive and Ash Road has long been a source of frustration for Prestons residents with unbearable traffic congestion during peak hours Safety concerns have only increased with the areas’ growing population,” Mr Kayal said “The poorly designed traffic islands results in cars backing up waiting at the Camden Valley Way lights and being restricted from entering the petrol station.” “The road lacks the ability to enable a proper flow of traffic on and off the busy Camden Valley Way and in and out of the petrol station Residents in particular have been left to navigate this bottleneck on a daily basis enduring delays of up to 10 minutes in some instances.” “It is time the issues with this roundabout were fixed and for the traffic island to be removed which will significantly ease congestion on local roads and enable a smoother flow of traffic in and around the area.”  The Albanese Labor Government has cancelled cut and delayed more than $30 billion worth of infrastructure projects over the past three years and damaged the economy through wasteful spending on the wrong priorities the Liberals have been working with the people on the ground over the past three years and has a well-planned approach for getting road infrastructure projects back up and running across the country This commitment is part of the Liberals plan to strengthen our local communities and to get Australia back on track.  To read more about our plan, visit https://www.nswliberal.org.au/our-plan 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 This is despite having looked very safe a month ago but North End’s 1 win in 14 games has been well documented and their slump at this time of the season is all too familiar Despite the players and staff saying they won’t switch off at this time of the season Coupled with all the other teams at the lower end of the table picking up points there is a very strong chance Preston will return to the third tier for the first time in 10 years The permutations have been looked at time and time again Ultimately it’s still in Preston’s hands but a win or even a draw seems a very unlikely scenario Their best chance is hoping results elsewhere go in their favour but that has been written about plenty of times already I want to focus on the real reason the players need to step up The players are arguably the least effected when it comes to relegation at a club Many have contracts for next season and others will be seeking moves elsewhere regardless The fans suffer and have been doing for sometime due to the dour football on display But there should also be a consideration for the others employed by Preston North End If the players can’t perform for themselves here’s who they should do it for; the matchday staff employees in the community and education trust department of the club If and when relegation happens cuts obviously have to be made and quite often it’s the people behind the scenes that suffer You only have to look at Manchester United one of the biggest clubs in the world with astronomical revenue Limited success and horrendous business decisions have led to them making sweeping redundancies Preston North End will find themselves in a very tough position if they move down to League One and there will be cuts on and off the pitch The employees behind the scenes and especially those at the training ground are ones that the players will see every day and I’m sure they appreciate the jobs they do Think of them when you step out onto the pitch at Ashton Gate You’re fighting for so much more than just your own career You’re part of a club and a family with tremendous history Now’s the time to have a big say on which direction that heads in next the majority of the North End faithful will and have supported the club no matter what But last week a young child sat behind me said to his Dad ‘I don’t want to come back next season’ Football is readily available to watch and enjoy in so many formats now why would the youth of today choose to put themselves through the agony of following a stagnant club like Preston North End For most of us it’s in our blood and you wouldn’t change it for the world but it still has to be something enticing for the next generation to want to come and see The days under Graham Westley were some of the darkest I’ve seen in my time as a fan of this club We’re a step away from potentially having to witness similar scenes once again I just hope Paul Heckingbottom and his team have put everything into training this week rather than going through the usual motions 2009 was the last time Preston reached the play-offs in the Championship a memorable run of form late in the season culminated with a last minute Sean St Ledger winner at home to Queens Park Rangers It meant North End sneaked into sixth place and would face Sheffield United in the semi-final They would come up short against The Blades and missed out on a chance to play Burnley for a place in the Premier League Having spent the last 13 seasons in the same league as each other Burnley would leave Preston behind earning promotion to the top flight Since then they have been promoted a further four times to the Premier League including this season For a club that is a similar size to Preston it shows a huge contrast on how fortunes can differ and that is extremely frustrating for Preston fans Although The Clarets have become a yo-yo club of late they are still creating great memories whilst Preston have had very little to shout about for some time and haven’t had a decent shot at reaching the top flight since 2009 They now face one of the club’s biggest games since those play-offs in 2009 but have to step up and perform now Too many times we have seen Preston get stage fright when playing a big cup tie They simply have to get it right this time ‘What if’ is a thought that keeps the fans coming back every week and we were allowed to dream a little this season with the FA Cup run Every North End fan wants to see us at the highest level Preston Ordone’s mom Katelynn Ordone shared a heartbreaking statement following the death of the 2-year-old who’d become affectionately known on social media as the “Okay Baby.” Katelynn Ordone is navigating the unimaginable “I wanted to try to come on here and give y'all an update, because I have been hearing about all the love and the support that y'all have been giving,” she said in the April 30 video shared to Instagram “and it means so much to us in a time like this.” Katelynn went on to share that while she had been discharged from the hospital one day earlier her husband Jaelan Ordone remained checked in were staying in a nearby Airbnb to be able to visit with him “I think we all are trying—none of us really understand why or how this could happen,” she continued “But y'all support has made a big difference in a lot of this.” I may not be able to reply to every comment because it's really hard for me to look at it I'm still seeing some things and hearing how much y'all love him Katelynn admitted it was difficult to put her thoughts together for the video “I really wanted everyone to know I truly appreciate the support during this incredibly difficult time.” “Katelynn has multiple broken bones,” Melanie Matranga said Jaelan had to have emergency surgery on one of his legs Preston was removed from the vehicle and brought to the hospital Melanie and her husband Carson Matranga also took a moment to reflect on the impact Preston had made on the world in his two years captivating audiences on social media with his reflexive “OK” to his parents before disregarding whatever it was they’d asked him In one such video Katelynn asked Preston to be careful jumping into puddles—which he acknowledged with his signature “OK”—before including a montage that showed the toddler leaping and tripping haphazardly into the muddy ground I know you guys look forward to seeing him every day,” Carson said he probably has found it and is jumping and dancing in it For a look back at some of Preston’s sweetest moments with his family Katelynn Ordone and Jaelan Ordone Welcome Baby Preston who are parents to daughter Paisley Ordone "We are so excited to take him home," Katelynn wrote on Facebook at the time "Thank you everyone for y'all's prayers." The Ordone family celebrated Easter 2025 with a lot of sweets, a day at church and some time in the pool. Katelyn simply captioned the post has loved having a little brother by her side While reflecting on Preston's adventurous nature Katelynn revealed that it was seemingly passed on from his big sister "My daughter was just as feral at his age," the mom of 2 quipped on Instagram March 8 "That's why they're 5 years apart but she became a little less feral with age." Preston Makes a Splash as "Okay Baby" In an August 2024 TikTok video "OK," the toddler immediately jumped into the pool "It's the 'OK' for me every time and he STILL jumps," one user commented Katelynn agreed that Preston hasn't quite grasped the phrase "We're still trying to figure out what okay means to him." Preston loved the pool, but he loved mud even more. For hours, he'd splash in muddy puddles outside their home As Katelynn and Jaelan's loved one Carson Matranga explained in their April 27 announcement of his unexpected death he probably has found it and is jumping and dancing in it." Katelynn would sometimes share "Preston Interviews" on social media quizzing him on his food and asking questions about himself I wanna punch the Grinch 'cause he's scary." The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are thrilled to announce a monumental step forward in our Club's history with the signing of Tayla Preston as our inaugural NRLW player for the 2025 and 2026 seasons returns to familiar territory in the Blue and White having previously excelled with the Bulldogs Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership squad in 2023 Her outstanding performances during the season earned her the Coaches Award honours and helped lead the squad to a Grand Final appearance in their first year of re-entry to the competition Hailing from the local area and bred in a family of passionate Canterbury supporters Tayla’s rugby league journey blossomed after a move to Cronulla in 2016 where she honed her talents playing alongside the likes of Allana Ferguson and Ruan Sims She was part of the first-ever women’s under-18 side for the Shire and then their inaugural Tarsha Gale Cup squad where it took just 29 seconds for the then-young half to secure her first piece of history in claiming the competition’s first-ever try Her NRLW career commenced with the Parramatta Eels in 2022 where she played a pivotal role in the team's journey to the NRLW Grand Final before going on to contribute significantly to the Sharks over the 2023 season as their starting halfback and a winning mentality to the Bulldogs as we prepare for our inaugural NRLW campaign in 2025,” said Bulldogs NRLW Head Coach Blake Cavallaro The announcement of the Club’s first-ever NRLW player follows the Bulldogs' successful bid to the competition expansion in 2025 as confirmed earlier this year by the NRL and ARLC “The Bulldogs have made significant strides in nurturing female talent through our Academy programs laying the foundation for our entry into the NRLW competition,” added General Manager of Pathways Adam Hartigan Tayla’s influence in bringing her NRLW and experience as a key playmaker in the game will be instrumental in helping shape the future success of our Club We look forward to cheering on her successes over the upcoming season and we can’t wait to welcome her back to Belmore in due time Out of respect to Preston and her current seasonal commitments with the Cronulla Sharks the Bulldogs will not be making any further comment at this time and before Preston joins the Club for the 2025 NRLW pre-season Preston’s signing marks a historic moment for the Bulldogs and the NRLW heralding the dawn of a new legacy as we eagerly anticipate her contributions to our proud Club Judiciary Update: Preston to Dispute Round 9 Charge Senior Pathways Wrap Round 9: Flegg Wallop Roosters Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Melbourne straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Melbourne without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Melbourne Sound the congratulatory bells! Preston's Bell Station has been officially recognised as one of the most stunning stations in the world The station opened in 2022 and was built as part of the Victorian government's Level Crossing Removal Project. It's now earned a spot on the Prix Versailles' acclaimed list of the World's Most Beautiful Passenger Stations for 2024 which celebrates architectural and design excellence in passenger stations Bell Station joins an elite roster of stations worldwide including Schafbergbahn Station in St Wolfgang Italy; and Grand Central Madison in New York The station's design pays homage to Preston's rich heritage weaving in elements inspired by post-war rooftops along with references to local art and culture These influences are reflected in the station's facade which features local roofscapes transformed into a three-dimensional pattern with striking pink and purple glazing Bell Station was designed with the needs of modern commuters firmly in mind elevated platforms with weather-protected seating Bell Station is now in the running for one of the three top titles at the Prix Versailles including the coveted leading award and the Interior and Exterior design categories Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Melbourne newsletter for the best of the city Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us BMI Songwriter Preston James is the Featured Entertainment at the Craft Brewers Conference Welcome Reception BMI singer/songwriter Preston James was the featured entertainment at the Craft Brewers Conference welcome reception held Monday April 28 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis James and guitar player Danny Anderson entertained the crowd of brewery owners and operators from around the world Preston’s love of music began at a young age when he started playing guitar and singing in his teens Preston’s genre-defying style blends elements of modern country The Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America is the largest trade show in North America dedicated to the beverage alcohol industry BMI songwriter Preston James and Danny Anderson perform at Craft Brewers Conference welcome reception at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to creative inspiration and dynamic playlists we’re excited about BMI’s The Weekly is dedicated to delivering specially curated content designed for music creators and music fans alike BMI represents more than 1.4 million songwriters and publishers with over 22.4 million musical works Submissions are temporarily suspended for site maintenance Beck, on loan at Blackburn from Liverpool complained to referee Mathew Donohue that he had been bitten by Osmajic following an incident during the second half of the 0-0 draw Beck had been sent off for kicking out at a separate Preston player before the alleged incident Osmajic was shown a yellow card by the referee but Blackburn manager John Eustace said after the game that Beck has a bite mark from the incident "Owen's got a big bite mark on the back of his neck and it's a shame the referee didn't see that," Eustace told BBC Radio Lancashire Owen Beck seems to be bitten on the neck by Milutin Osmajic during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers. Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty ImagesThe FA has said that Osmajic has until Sept In 2013, former Liverpool forward Luis Suárez was given a 10-match suspension by the FA for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic Ultimate wing man: Arthars emerges as key for Māori "I'm Māori": Ponga brimming with pride and passion 2025 NRL All Stars: Everything You Need to Know Two Preston men with links across the city are wanted by police in a burglary and theft probe Preston Police have released pictures of Aiden Craigie and Niall Farmer The pair are wanted in relation to numerous theft offences including burglary Read more: Three burglars jailed after raids on homes in Chorley close to Christmas 25-year-old Craigie is also wanted for beach of court bail conditions long light brown hair and unkept facial hair Police say both men are likely to be wearing a face covering and tracksuit type clothing They have links to Larches, Lea, Savick and Ashton-on-Ribble areas of the city Craigie is also understood to have links to Ribbleton Sergeant Hargreaves of Preston Task Forces states that “Anyone found to be knowingly harbouring or assisting Niall or Aiden in avoiding apprehension is likely to be arrested for the offence of assisting an offender and be liable to prosecution “Both men are believed to be moving across the city and outlying areas to offend.” Anyone with information about where the pair could be should call 999 for immediate sightings Or texts can be sent in confidence to 07773741170 or email PrestonTaskForce@lancashire.police.uk Subscribe: Keep in touch directly with the latest headlines from Blog Preston, join our WhatsApp channel and subscribe for our twice-a-week email newsletter Read more: See the latest Preston news and headlines and opened the new Bell and Preston stations two playable sculptures by artist Sanné Mestrom is the newest addition to the Preston Station precinct The two-part sculpture depicts semi-abstract figures reclining on the ground and reaching up and out These climbable structures encourage the community to interact with play on and make memories at Preston Station The sculptures will be positioned at either end of the station as both a meeting point for passengers and a space of play The sculptures are 3m high at the tallest point and are made of bronze and curved concrete which is polished to a smooth finish Artist Sanné Mestrom was born in the Netherlands and before coming to Australia and studying Fine Arts at RMIT Her work focuses on creating child-friendly cities that incorporate spaces of play into urban design “I passionately believe that the concept of play is a fundamental aspect of artistic practice and the creative process,” Mestrom says about her artwork I’ve observed that the realms of designing for play in urban spaces and incorporating play within contemporary art are not always easily reconciled I'm deeply passionate about this fertile intersection and view playable sculpture as a starting point for exploring innovative ways to reimagine the liveability of urban spaces." To see more of Sanné’s work, visit her website