As always in the British Superbikes, the drama starts long before the first round. In the final Oulton Park pre-season test Glenn Irwin set the quickest time on day 2 from Leon Haslam, Danny Kent and Kyle Ryde, but the off-track action was even more interesting. There have been some sweeping changes to the grid ahead of the first round to be held at the same circuit over May 3-5, headlined by 2024 champion Kyle Ryde being thrown a lifeline after the apparent collapse and resurrection of OMG Racing. World Superbike refugee Bradley Ray was set to partner Ryde, but will now compete for the reformed Raceways Yamah team and topped the final Oulton Park session. After operating his own team with BMW machinery the last two seasons, Haslam has made the switch to the Steve ‘Wilf’ Moore-led Moto Rapido Ducati squad at the expense of Christian Iddon.He posted strong times at Navarra and Donington. Glenn Irwin will return on the sole Paul Bird Motorsports Ducati V4 R and topped both the Navarra and Donington tests. 2023 champion Tommy Bridewell will return for Honda Racing UK after finishing runner-up to Ryde last season while McAMS Yamaha will also continue with Danny Kent. Aussie Billy McConnell and the Look Forward Racing / C&L Fairburn Properties team are back again for 2025 with Honda machinery, while Josh Brookes appears to have made a successful switch to the DAO Racing Honda, sitting inside the top 10 at all tests following an encouraging Australian Motul Summer Night Series. Josh Brookes appeared to have dodged a tricky situation at his former team FHO Racing BMW Motorrad, with team boss Faye Ho stepping back from the championship after previously confirming roads specialists Peter Hickman and Davey Todd. Ho stated she would be focusing her efforts on her native Macau and simply did not have the time to run a BSB team. 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Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe US private equity powerhouse Blackstone has decided the time is right to divest one of Sydney’s best-known malls the first retail property it acquired in the Australian market With a value estimated around the $600 million mark, the mall at Ryde was once a key component in a $3 billion portfolio of 10 shopping centres that Blackstone had once hoped to sell off through either a float or a mega trade sale, nine years ago. SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Read MoreShopping centresRetail propertyLatest In CommercialFetching latest articles Top Ryde Baker's House sells some of Sydney's most popular banh mis Some people drive up to an hour to get their fix of their banh mis with signature fillings like Chinese bbq pork or char siu or crispy pork with crackling So what are they like and are they worth a visit It was just before 5pm on a Thursday afternoon and we finally found ourselves in the vicinity of Top Ryde Baker's House "We won't get there until 5:26pm," Mr NQN told me I looked up where it was in the Top Ryde Shopping Centre and saw that it was right next to Woolworths I had my workout gear on and was ready to sprint towards the bakery "Arrrgh!!" I said and he shook his head in dismay "Maybe they'll have customers and they'll still be open,"I ventured as a guess "Let me out of the car!" I said to Mr NQN and he parked I dashed out of the car and by the time I was within metres of the bakery it was 5:34pm but there were 2 people at the counter there is a line," pointing towards the carpet bollards and line of half a dozen people who looked like they are waiting to get into a club About 10 minutes later they wave and I go up to the counter At 5:45pm on a Thursday there are quite a few fillings still available even now and the only one that isn't is the crispy pork (their signature one) The woman behind the counter is friendly and tells me that no matter what time it is if there's someone in the queue they will keep serving; even at 6pm when I leave that queue of half a dozen people is steadily replenished Some nights they have even served up until 7pm "For the full experience come on the weekend If you haven’t waited an hour then you’re not getting the full experience," she says laughing I later learn that her name is Him Yan and she and her husband Fenzhi Lin and nephew Kim Seng run Top Ryde Baker's House The couple have been in the food industry for 30 years and their first store was St Clair Bread They were then approached by the Top Ryde leasing manager to open a shop in the shopping centre and in 2010 they opened Top Ryde Baker's House Kim does their social media for them and explains "Food is truly important to my aunty because our family had gone through Pol Pot Khmer rouge regime She knows what it's like to starve and her appreciation of food comes from her past trauma We only want to be able to share our family flavours with everyone and hopefully bring them joy & happiness when they do eat our food Popularity is only given to us by our loving customers if it wasn't for our customers being patient with us in line and sharing the love of our food the way we also love it In October 2018 a tradie named Sam did the first viral post on pork roll appreciation page on facebook." And now there are always queues There's no skipping of the queue but there is one way around it with some pre-planning You can message them on Instagram after 6pm the night before if you want to order 10 or more banh mis and this is the only way to skip the queue And then you'll have 10 banh mi which is actually not a bad situation to be in (just saying!) Each banh mi is sliced and filled fresh to order and they take their time doing this the bread won't be as crisp as it is in the mornings When she has finished she shows me the tray with four fat We take these to a nearby dog park in Croydon and unwrap them Part of the reason for Top Ryde Baker's House's loyal patronage (some travel for an hour for their banh mis) is because each banh mi is stuffed full of filling All of the banh mis have the same salad and condiment mix (except the vegetarian one) i.e It's mainly the meat toppings that are different The BBQ pork and the crispy pork is one of their signature banh mis and it is good although I think diced charsiu with sauce would be even better and a bit more luscious You can also get extra meat or salad although I think you'd be hard pressed to fit any more into one of these sandwiches I had read that the meatballs were a bit firm not like those wonderfully soft melt in the mouth Vietnamese meatballs but the meatball banh mi suffers no such fate This is the sauciest one and perhaps why I like it so much The chilli spread is spicy and tingly but not overwhelming while the fresh salad is crunchy and it's wonderful against the soft What I really enjoy about these rolls is how different each one is The lemongrass beef is aromatic with lemongrass and tender beef strips Likewise the teriyaki chicken is sweet and salty with a sweet soy marinade This one is saucy too and goes so well with the salad I love the meatball roll followed by the chicken and then the beef and then the bbq pork (but realistically I'd happily devour any of them without a peep of complaint) A few weeks later I am headed back to Top Ryde for other reasons and I am determined to try the crispy pork banh mi The shop is lit up with around half a dozen people in the queue And what greets me when I reach the front is a sight to behold Three large pork shoulders with crispy skin sit under the heat lamps I can see the nubbled surface of the crackling and can almost hear the crunch already I lift the enormous crispy pork banh mi and wish that I had a scale so that I could tell you how heavy and laden it is This is the polar opposite of the banh mi you might get for breakfast in Vietnam that are lightly filled with pate This has heft and absolutely packed with cubes of bouncy pork Every second bite has that addictive crunch of crackling Next time I would double the crackling and chilli on this just to give it a bit more spice and just so I get that crunch on every bite Kim explains that the crispy pork banh mi took over 2 years to get right do you have a favourite banh mi that you always order The rapidly growing Ryde area is set to benefit from a huge new local multi-sports facility being delivered by the Minns Labor Government with construction now underway on the site The facility is being built on the former site of Marsden High School following the relocation of the school to the Meadowbank Education Precinct in 2022 Once complete the new facility will provide a range of community and sporting spaces with a focus on netball while also catering for growing sports such as basketball It will deliver a new 5,000 square metre indoor facility including 4 multipurpose courts and other indoor spaces as well as outdoor facilities including 29 netball courts with amenities These new courts will replace existing rundown netball courts located on top of an old rubbish tip at Meadowbank Park As the NSW Government delivers more housing for young people and families this project will also ensure that the community has access to world class sporting facilities and recreational spaces on their doorstep was initially promised by the former Liberal National government in 2018 but they failed to even begin construction on the project The facility will be delivered by the Minns Labor Government in 2026 This project is part of the Minns Labor Government's commitment to building a better NSW by providing the essential infrastructure growing communities deserve Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said: "This huge new facility that we're delivering will create much needed sports and recreational space for this rapidly growing community "With over 30 new outdoor and indoor courts to open space this will be a great community space that people can come and enjoy whether they play sport or not Now we're turning it into a world class sporting facility that everyone will be able to use." Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said: "We are pleased to have begun construction on this new multi-sports facility which will benefit local students and the broader community alike after years of delays under the Liberals "The Minns Labor Government is committed to ensuring growing communities across NSW are equipped with the infrastructure they need - whether that's new or upgraded schools or high quality sporting facilities for the whole community "Labor is committed to ensuring public assets continue to benefit the public which is why we are redeveloping this former school site into a much-needed community sport facility." "We are focused on building better communities and that means ensuring everyone has access to grassroots sporting infrastructure "We look forward to this space becoming a vibrant community sporting hub for the entire community to enjoy." "With the state government committed to a new school at Melrose Park this investment in sporting facilities for our region is crucial "Netball has long suffered in Ryde at substandard facilities in Meadowbank This huge boost will support all players of all ages and provide much needed indoor sports facilities locally." Councillor for City of Ryde Lyndal Howison said: "I'm delighted that this regional sports facility will be located in Ryde The Minns government is delivering a bright community future for the former site of Marsden High School "Our community has waited long enough to see it come back to life and I thank local residents and ERNA for engaging so constructively in this long process I want to reassure residents that I will keep listening to them as we watch this site take on an important new role." Eastwood Ryde Netball Association (ERNA) President "Eastwood Ryde Netball Association are very excited about the commencing of the construction phase of our netball journey at our new facility it will offer a fantastic experience for players and fans alike This will be wonderful for our sports loving community in the City of Ryde and so is the demand for quality sporting facilities "This is a big milestone for Eastwood Ryde Netball Association and all our members." THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY Back to Latest News back The rapidly growing Ryde area in Sydney’s northwest is set to benefit from an impressive new local multi-sports facility being delivered by the NSW Government one of NSW’s highest participation sports It will deliver a new 5,000 square metre indoor facility including four multipurpose courts and other indoor spaces NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper noted "we are focused on building better communities and that means ensuring everyone has access to grassroots sporting infrastructure “We look forward to this space becoming a vibrant community sporting hub for the entire community to enjoy.” Local State Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale added “with the state government committed to a new school at Melrose Park “Netball has long suffered in Ryde at substandard facilities in Meadowbank This huge boost will support all players of all ages and provide much needed indoor sports facilities locally.” Karen Waud shared “Eastwood Ryde Netball Association are very excited about the commencing of the construction phase of our netball journey at our new facility “This is a big milestone for Eastwood Ryde Netball Association and all our members.” Image. Credit: Eastwood Ryde Netball Association  1st March 2025 - Queenstown Events Centre’s netball and tennis courts to be resurfaced with Rebound Ace HSA 20th February 2025 - Penrith’s Jamison Park netball courts renewed in time for upcoming season 14th February 2025 - New pavilion and netball courts open at Pearcedale Recreation Reserve 1st February 2025 - Netball Queensland secures funding for Initiative to Empower Disabled Players 17th December 2024 - New netball facility opens in Canberra 28th November 2024 - Major surface upgrades underway at Penrith’s Jamison Park Netball Courts    25th September 2024 - NSW Government looks to create 2027 Netball World Cup legacy 29th July 2024 - Netball court upgrades for Shellharbour’s Albion Park Rail 26th July 2024 - Alice Springs netball facility project now complete 24th July 2024 - Netball Australia introduces pilot First Nations Tournament 4th June 2024 - Tasmania team to be part of national inclusive netball competition 22nd April 2024 - First phase of upgrades to Canberra’s district netball facilities now complete 27th February 2024 - Surface and lighting upgrades among projects to be supported by Victorian Government’s Country Football and Netball Program 26th February 2024 - Improved basketball, netball and pickleball courts for Sydney’s Northern Beaches community use 7th February 2024 - Mornington Peninsula’s Jubilee Park Stadium to host Netball Australia’s largest pathway event 29th January 2024 - Netball Australia advises of participation numbers growing to more than one million people now playing we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news Click here to view our subscription options Click here to view our subscription options product and event updates delivered right to your inbox The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services See more see more See the directory see all Get your business noticed in our targeted directory Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week Website by CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Kyle Ryde returns to defend British Superbikes title as 2025 season begins Kyle Ryde Kyle Ryde admits he is “fortunate” after his 2025 British Superbike Championship was given a second chance. The unexpected collapse of OMG Racing, who Ryde won the 2024 BSB title with, left the reigning champion without a bike just weeks before the new season. But the involvement of Nitrous Competitions has brought OMG Racing back into the paddock, and allowed Ryde to compete. The season begins this weekend at Oulton Park. Ryde said: “I think testing has been good; Donington Park was really good, but that’s because I always seem to go well there, my bike does too and it’s my favourite track. “Donington was a positive test and it felt like I had a good chance of getting a trophy if we were to set off straight away. “Oulton Park was a bit more difficult and the complete opposite of Donington. We got used to the track again and bedded in four sets of new discs, which took time, but it was ideal really. “On the second day, we got going a bit faster. We need to find a bit more speed on one lap pace, but I’m just comparing myself to Bradley who did a 32.9 and we won’t be doing that speed in the race. “I felt really good on used tyres, pace wise for the race, it is just the qualifying part we need to work on a little bit. “But the be all and end all was I had not rode my bike since October last year when I won the championship before the Donington test, and I am just very lucky and very fortunate to be in this position. “I need to obviously thank Alan, Paul, and the team at Nitrous Competitions. I wouldn’t be here defending my 2024 British Championship without them. I am looking forward to Oulton Park this weekend and I can’t wait to see the number one again when I get there. “I want to enjoy having the number one plate and I will be doing my best to keep it until the end of 2026 for my team, friends, family and everyone who supports me.” © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form With a value estimated around the $600 million mark the mall at Ryde was once a key component in a $3 billion portfolio of 10 shopping centres that Blackstone had once hoped to sell off through either a float or a mega trade sale the majority of earmarked malls were then sold individually leaving Top Ryde as one of the last to be offered for sale JLL’s Sam Hatcher and Nick Willis alongside Colliers’ Lachlan MacGillivray have been appointed a near-77,000 square-metre-mall that generates about $488 million in annual sales comes amid strong investor interest in shopping malls the Queensland Investment Corporation sold Westpoint shopping centre in Sydney’s Blacktown for about $900 million the biggest standalone retail property transaction yet in Australian history Local syndicator Haben and US investment manager Hines each took a half stake in the western suburbs shopping centre The price represented a capitalisation rate of about 5.75 per cent The QIC divestment was the most dramatic example yet of a wave of selling in the mall sector following the pandemic as smaller fund managers seized their opportunity amid pared-down asset valuations boutique platforms such as Fawkner Property and IP Generation along with wealthy private firms such as the Andrianakos Property Group – founded by billionaire Nick Andrianakos who passed away only last month – have been busy acquirers of large malls from their establishment owners over the past three years Blackstone bought Top Ryde from receivers in 2012 for $341 million after it had been developed by John Beville only a few years earlier The US investment house tested the market appetite for it again in 2018 when it was thought to be worth about $700 million That offering followed a $90 million overhaul of the mall under Blackstone’s stewardship which boosted sales significantly after an underperforming Myer store was replaced with a Coles supermarket It is shaping up as a busy year in the local real estate market already for the US private equity giant which controls several commercial properties here through many funds Blackstone is in the early stages of a potential blockbuster transaction in the office sector through discussions with investment platform Investa over the proposed transfer of its 75 per cent stake in Sydney’s Grosvenor Place Blackstone bought 50 per cent of the blue-chip office block 2021 for $925 million before taking control of 75 per cent through a subsequent deal with China Investment Corporation Also on its books in Australia are its two biggest investments which Blackstone took 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Farming for sale in TAS Rural & Farming for sale in ACT Sydney Toowoomba City Surry Hills Melbourne Dandenong Brisbane Morton Vale Noosaville Thousands of revellers gathered in Anzac Park to celebrate the much-anticipated West Ryde Easter Celebrations on 12 April hosted by City of Ryde and the West Ryde Easter Celebrations Sub-Committee The event drew families from all corners of the community who came to enjoy a packed day of festive fun under bright autumn skies Attendees were treated to a vibrant line-up of community performances and an array of food trucks serving up sweet and savoury delights Children were especially thrilled by a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny who delighted young and old alike with smiles City of Ryde Mayor Trenton Brown said it was inspiring to see the community come together to share in the Easter spirit "The West Ryde Easter Celebrations have become a cornerstone of our event calendar," Mayor Brown said "It's an event that truly captures the essence of what community is all about – families spending time together and people from all walks of life sharing in a joyful and inclusive experience." Among the many highlights of the day were three exciting competitions that showcased the creativity and talent of local children and performers Mayor Brown praised the incredible talent and enthusiasm shown by all participants and encouraged families to keep getting involved in community events like this one Mayor Brown applauded the hard work of event organisers and volunteers who helped deliver another successful celebration stallholders and community groups for their participation "City of Ryde is proud to support events like this that bring people together and make our community such a wonderful place to live," he added "I wish everyone a safe and happy Easter." Builder-developer Scion Group has officially broken ground on its new development that will reinvigorate an underutilized block of land just off Station Street Scion held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the occasion which was attended by industry partners will feature 62 apartments across a six-level building designed by MX Architects The building will activate the street level with four retail spaces that will complement the wider local area There will be around 860 sqm of communal open space for residents The site, formerly home to a service station, carwash, and mechanical workshop, underwent extensive remediation before construction. 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and influence Mayor Trenton Brown and NSW Premier Chris Minns expressed their gratitude to communities of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds for their contributions They recognized the energy and vibrancy these communities bring to the economy and how they embody Australia’s spirit of diversity and inclusivity Privacy PolicyAccessibilityRSS (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAPPolice have charged a man with murder after a vicious assault led to a man’s death inside a Sydney apartment The alleged offender will face court on Monday following the death of the man who was to have been critically injured inside the unit in Ryde emergency services were called to the unit on Curzon Street 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.Officers attached to Ryde police area command attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics who located and treated an unconscious man inside the home The 48-year-old man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital Officers attached to Ryde police area command established a crime scene and an investigation commenced with the assistance of the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death The man was taken to Campbelltown police station where he was charged with murder and contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (domestic) He was refused bail to appear before Campbelltown Local Court on Monday Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The City of Ryde has three wards that make up the council area in Sydney’s northern suburbs Voters on Saturday will also directly elect the mayor for the first time It is currently led by Liberal mayor Trenton Brown The Sydney Morning Herald sent questions to each of the 52 candidates up for election at 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Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter The City of Ryde has three wards that make up the council area in Sydney\\u2019s northern suburbs We asked candidates where they stood on key policy issues they\\u2019re likely to vote on while in office Find your ward and nearest polling station at Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories The two-bedroom, one-bathroom deceased estate at 9 Clarence Street had no guide, but its reserve was set at $2.3 million. The investors were from Eastwood and Macquarie Park and they went back and forth with a family from Marsfield who intended to rebuild and live in the property The property was one of 1097 scheduled to go to auction in Sydney this week Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 68.0 per cent from 679 reported results throughout the week Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate It was one of 776 scheduled auctions in Sydney on Saturday Cooley auctioneer Michael Garofolo said the slow start was probably due to a similar property in Ryde that was going to auction later that day “It was also a knock-down with a similar land size and price point,” he said “I discussed it with the agents this week; a property all registered parties were considering Stone Real Estate’s James Sarzano said the appeal of the property was its land size and proximity to the Metro and CBD North Ryde’s median house price rose 6.5 per cent to $2.45 million in the year to December on Domain data Sleep in a jail cell in this historic property for sale in country Australia Melbourne property is so much cheaper than Sydney’s Architect’s Flemington home sells for $1.95m with ‘knockout punch’ bid an architecturally designed home sold at auction for $2.1 million to an expat who had returned home from the US The three-bedroom, one-bathroom property at 16 Silver Street was guided at $1.8 million and sold above its reserve. BresicWhitney Inner West’s Rhonda Yim declined to reveal the reserve but said the vendors were “delighted with the result”. 1 Bath− .css-12a1b0h{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0;-webkit-clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);border:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-clip-path:inset(100%);clip-path:inset(100%);-webkit-clip-path:none;display:none;}ParkingView listing All three registered bidders were active The buyer placed the opening bid of $1.8 million and competed with two first-home buyer couples from the inner west Yim said the buyer had been living in the northern beaches with her family while house hunting The vendors bought the home for $1.34 million in 2016 and enlisted architect Emily Sandstrom for a renovation that featured cathedral ceilings and a loft space Marrickville’s median house price rose 4.2 per cent to $2,037,500 in the year to December on Domain data a winning bid of $3.19 million for a Federation-style home was placed by a family that already lived in the street The buyer said she had always admired the three-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 34 Chelmsford Avenue, with its front porch, double brick facade and manicured gardens, when walking past. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing Six bidders registered and five were active at the auction all of them families who lived within a five-kilometre radius of the property The auction began with a vendor bid of $2.6 million and rose in increments of $50,000 and $10,000 Cassidy Real Estate’s Neil Robson declined to reveal the guide and reserve but said it had sold “for a few $100,000 above the reserve” Epping’s median house price rose 9.4 per cent to $2.5 million in the year to December on Domain data Robson said the property’s appeal was its location in a premium street with amenities nearby Interiors featured ornate ceilings and a retro-style bathroom He said while the February rate cut hadn’t necessarily increased activity “People aren’t using the phrase of ‘interest rates being too high’ They know we’ve had one rate cut and there will be more,” Robson said “It’s given buyers more comfort that they’re heading in the right direction and reduced that high-interest rate procrastination problem.” a Californian bungalow sold at auction for $2.64 million to a young family from Yagoona who planned to renovate it The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home at 46 Iandra Street was guided at $2.3 million and had its reserve set at $2.4 million. 1 Bath3 ParkingView listing There were five registered bidders, four of them active. The family went back and forth with a gentleman from Eastwood who had inspected the home for the first time just minutes prior. Horwood Nolan’s Ben Horwood said the gentleman decided to register after a quick inspection, and that this can happen when buyers are looking at several properties. “People can make a pretty informed decision due to the amount of information online,” he said. Bidding began at $2 million and rose in varying increments. The vendor had a friend sell on her behalf as she had moved into a nursing home. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate This is probably not the page you’re looking for These trailers are independently run by professional contractors across key locations in Brisbane and Sydney, giving you the flexibility and freedom to focus on growing the business. 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By sending this message, you agree to our Privacy Policy Business for sale in Sydney Business for sale in Melbourne Business for sale in Brisbane Business for sale in Adelaide Business for sale in Perth Business for sale in Canberra Business for sale in Darwin Business for sale in Hobart Business for sale in NSW Business for sale in VIC Business for sale in QLD Business for sale in SA Business for sale in WA Business for sale in ACT Business for sale in NT Business for sale in TAS Food, Beverage & Hospitality Shop & Retail Franchise & Business Professional Services Accommodation & Tourism Industrial & Manufacturing Home & Garden Beauty, Health & Fitness Restaurant Cafe & Coffee Shop Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a man missing from Ryde officers from Ryde Police Area Command were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts Mohamed is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance He was last seen wearing a teal-coloured polo shirt Anyone who knows of Mohamed's whereabouts is urged to contact Eastwood Police Station on (02) 9858 9299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages Construction work on the $526.8 million redevelopment of Ryde Hospital has officially begun with a traditional sod turn event to mark the start of major works The redevelopment will include new and expanded facilities intensive care unit and operating theatres The project is designed to meet the future health needs of this growing community with more than 180,000 people expected to call the Ryde area home by 2041 NSW Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Health Ryan Park joined local health workers for the event “This more than half-a-billion-dollar investment will deliver the health care that the growing community of Ryde needs now “The hospital redevelopment will transform the health facilities for Ryde and surrounding suburbs ensuring people can get the care they need close to home and providing staff with a modern place to work.” Construction works are being carried out by AW Edwards following the award of the building contract earlier this year Works will include the demolition of old buildings construction of new hospital buildings and refurbishment of existing hospital spaces The new hospital building is scheduled for completion in 2027 demolition of former buildings and landscaping to take place in 2028 Image caption: Artist's impression of the redevelopment. Image source: NSW Government Ryde Hospital Redevelopment You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream A 27-year-old inmate from Silverwater Correctional Complex briefly escaped custody while under medical escort at Ryde Hospital Listen to more highlights from Sydney Now below: A first-home buyer couple from Paddington with a baby on the way paid $1.3 million at auction on Saturday for a renovated two-bedroom unit in the suburb The property at 9/204-232 Jersey Road was guided up to $1.2 million Interiors feature an updated kitchen and timber floors Bidding was quick to start with an offer of $1.1 million The property was one of 1304 scheduled to go to auction in Sydney this week Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 65.2 per cent from 816 reported results throughout the week They outbid a couple from Melbourne who planned to use the unit as a Sydney pad an owner-occupier and a couple whose daughter lives in the building Records show the home last sold for $212,500 in 1996 The vendor returned to Australia after living in Switzerland with her husband for 18 years A first-home buyer couple from Paddington paid $1.3 million at auction on Saturday for a unit in the suburb.Credit: Steven Siewert McGrath Paddington’s Georgia Cleary said good properties will always attract good interest half of the bidders could have said ‘we’re worried … we’ll buy better if we wait,’ but there’s a bit of a sentiment now that they still need to find somewhere to live There’s that drive of just getting on with things,” she said Paddington’s unit median price rose 12 per cent to $955,000 in the year to December 2024 on Domain data a home that was offered for the first time in more than 40 years sold for $3,945,000 to a young family from the suburb The four-bedroom, two-bathroom property with a pool and gazebo at 12 Hart Street was guided at $3.5 million and its reserve set at $4 million Interiors feature cathedral ceilings and oak floors The buyers outbid another Lane Cove family and two families from the inner west that wanted more bang for their buck “You play Tetris with these small blocks in the inner west whereas the average block size in Lane Cove is close to 600 square metres,” Belle Property Lane Cove’s Patrick Lang said The opening bid was $3.3 million and rose in varying increments The vendor relocated to the Southern Highlands where her daughter lives Lane Cove’s median house price rose 19.2 per cent to $3.1 million in the year to December on Domain data a busy main road was not enough to deter 20 registered bidders from hoping to buy a 1920s Federation-style home A young couple from Putney placed the winning bid of $1,916,000 The three-bedroom, two-bathroom property at 1/115 Constitution Road was guided at $1.49 million Bidding started at $1.4 million and rose in varying increments The couple from Putney won the keys with a final bid of $1000 Di Jones Northern Suburbs’ Ali Pericak said 20 registered bidders is the largest number she’s had at an auction in her career it’s strata titled but with no strata levies and it’s a beautiful 1920s Federation-style home that’s in walking distance to the ferry and station All of those factors just made it go crazy,” she said There were 20 registered bidders for a 1920s Federation-style home in West Ryde at auction on Saturday.Credit: Di Jones Northern Suburbs Pericak said she was “quite conservative” with price due to its location on a busy road and had to compare it to villas “It’s strata titled so you can’t knock it down But for first-home buyers or those moving from a unit a renovated four-bedroom home with two alfresco zones sold for $3.95 million to a family from Concord who intend to knock it down and rebuild The property at 78 Koola Avenue was guided at $3.8 million The double-brick home is on a premier street within the school catchment zone The opening bid was $3.6 million and rose in varying increments The Concord family outbid a developer from East Killara and a family from the lower north shore The vendors downsized on the lower north shore Ray White Upper North Shore’s Jessica Cao said there are uncertainties in the market with the federal election and Trump’s tariffs “There are uncertainties in the market and hopefully in the next few weeks we’ll have some clarity,” she said The property at was guided up to $1.2 million McGrath Paddington\\u2019s Georgia Cleary said good properties will always attract good interest half of the bidders could have said \\u2018we\\u2019re worried \\u2026 we\\u2019ll buy better if we wait,\\u2019 but there\\u2019s a bit of a sentiment now that they still need to find somewhere to live There\\u2019s that drive of just getting on with things,\\u201D she said Paddington\\u2019s unit median price rose 12 per cent to $955,000 in the year to December 2024 on Domain data two-bathroom property with a pool and gazebo at was guided at $3.5 million and its reserve set at $4 million \\u201CYou play Tetris with these small blocks in the inner west whereas the average block size in Lane Cove is close to 600 square metres,\\u201D Belle Property Lane Cove\\u2019s Patrick Lang said Lane Cove\\u2019s median house price rose 19.2 per cent to $3.1 million in the year to December on Domain data two-bathroom property at was guided at $1.49 million Di Jones Northern Suburbs\\u2019 Ali Pericak said 20 registered bidders is the largest number she\\u2019s had at an auction in her career it\\u2019s strata titled but with no strata levies and it\\u2019s a beautiful 1920s Federation-style home that\\u2019s in walking distance to the ferry and station All of those factors just made it go crazy,\\u201D she said Pericak said she was \\u201Cquite conservative\\u201D with price due to its location on a busy road and had to compare it to villas \\u201CIt\\u2019s strata titled so you can\\u2019t knock it down The property at was guided at $3.8 million Ray White Upper North Shore\\u2019s Jessica Cao said there are uncertainties in the market with the federal election and Trump\\u2019s tariffs \\u201CThere are uncertainties in the market and hopefully in the next few weeks we\\u2019ll have some clarity,\\u201D she said The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media City of Ryde Council is continuing its fight to maintain TG Millner Fields as essential open space despite the site’s current owners resubmitting plans for a housing development The original development was determined to have a lack of strategic merit by the Ryde Local Planning Panel meeting (LPP) administered by the Department of Planning “The City of Ryde recognises the importance of housing in the current environment but strongly believes that housing can be provided throughout the Local Government Area (LGA) by striking the right balance between housing infrastructure and employment,” Council said in a statement “As the City of Ryde continues to evolve and essential community infrastructure becomes increasingly critical The proposed rezonings by the DPHI for the Macquarie Park Innovation Precinct Stage 1 and Stage 2 highlight a significant increase in residential density and the potential lack of adequate green spaces for the growing population.” The Council acknowledged these concerns and said it is taking proactive steps to secure land that could be transformed into much-needed open space for recreation and leisure It said there were very few opportunities remaining throughout the City of Ryde where quality and well-located open space to the scale required for active recreation can be set aside “Council has long recognised the need for more open space and recreational facilities particularly considering the projected residential growth in Macquarie Park expected to exceed an additional 30,000 people within the next 15 years.” The TG Millner site is currently zoned for private recreation and is well located in proximity to the Macquarie Park area The site is of a size and scale that allows for its ongoing use for active recreation The current proposal seeks to rezone the site at 146-150 Vimiera Road Marsfield from RE2 – Private Recreation to a combination of R2 – Low Density Residential and RE1 – Public Recreation it would pave the way for the construction of approximately 132 homes According to Councils 2021 Open Space Future Provision Strategy an additional 13 sporting fields were required to cater for an anticipated population growth to over 175,000 in 2036 Further demand for open space caused by the extra population to be delivered by the State Government’s Macquarie Park Innovation District (MPID) Stage 1 and Stage 2 rezoning proposals means that an extra six new competition sporting fields will now be required in addition to the 13 fields previously identified Ron Hoenig declined Council’s Proposed Acquisition Notice (PAN) for TG Millner despite a previous promise by the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) to provide the necessary funding towards essential open space The Council has written to Minister Hoenig asking him to reconsider his decision and to provide details of the estimated funding required for the City of Ryde to acquire this essential open space Council has currently budgeted for and put forward an offer of $15 million to help fund the compulsory acquisition “Council has sought assistance from the Commonwealth and NSW Government for the compulsory acquisition of this valuable 6.2ha of regional playing fields in Marsfield as new government housing targets threaten to dramatically increase the population and density of nearby Macquarie Park and neighbouring suburbs,” it said Trenton Brown has written to the Federal Member of Bennelong Jerome Laxale on multiple occasions seeking a commitment to preserve TG Millner as essential open space to honour his past commitments when he was the Mayor of Ryde and help with funding the purchase of the site and Planning and Public Spaces to encourage them to provide the funding as promised by the DPHI as part of the MPID rezoning strategies and Transport Oriented Development (TOD) to the City of Ryde He said the provision of open space in the City of Ryde was a critical issue that needed to be urgently addressed by the State Government if it was to strike the right balance between its ambitious housing plans and the crucial local infrastructure required to support a booming population Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au An Aussie recruiter has warned job hunters not to waste their time applying for a government job because most of the roles will be filled internally Tammie Ballis, who was a government recruiter before she started her own business, found a customer service role advertised by the Ryde City Council in Sydney 'They're looking for a customer service officer. Nothing special, just your typical corporate customer service job,' Ms Ballis said in a TikTok video.  The ad said the right person needed previous experience working in local or state government or have an understanding of the services provided by local councils. 'What they're saying is "we only hire our own",' Ms Ballis said.  The recruiter told Daily Mail Australia that the job ad was 'a common thing' she saw in her line of work.  She claimed government agencies strive to hire internally to 'keep things slow'. 'You don't want someone from the private sector, with all their new ideas, to come in and change things… with a good work ethic to make you all look bad,' she said.  'In the private sector it's about making sales and money but when you're on the taxpayer dollar it's about taking your time.' Aussies were divided over the video, with some agreeing with Ms Ballis.  'It's not just Ryde that does it, almost everyone I've looked at applying for does too. Makes it not worth even sending in the application if I'm not going to be considered,' one person commented.  'I have tried for years to get into our local council. I've had two interviews. And you know what the feedback was? I was over-qualified for the jobs,' another said. But others said previous government experience was vital for the role. 'Private sector doesn't understand how we work. We do hire you sometimes - but government hires government for good reason,' one person said.  'It needs people who understand the system and the constraints of the system. We have to work to our constraints.' 'Coming from someone who works in local government, I can see why they've put this. Sometimes it's easier to train someone who already has the experience,' another wrote. Ms Ballis said most experienced workers would be wasting their time applying for the customer service role which offered a salary between $67,000 and $85,000.  'It's pretty much near zero chance that someone without government experience will get that job,' the recruiter said.  'It's really sad because everyone should be able to have a go. There's nothing special about having customer service experience.' Ryde City Council told Daily Mail Australia that 'if any of our job advertisements gave the impression that local government experience is a prerequisite, this was not our intention'. 'It is incorrect to suggest that the City of Ryde exclusively hires from within. In fact, of the last 30 roles filled in our customer service team, only two employees had prior local or state government experience,' a spokesperson said.   Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} after the latest in a series of engineering possessions which have disrupted Island Line services for several years The latest work meant that the Victorian pier which provides a link with ferries to the mainland The pier has always been under siege from the maritime weather and the new sleepers are made of a composite material which should last longer than the wood it has replaced The first train departed from Ryde St Johns at 05.23 arriving at Ryde Pier Head six minutes later and the first service from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin left at 06.03 The whole route between Ryde and Shanklin has also been closed for a week so that engineers could install cable ducts under the track at Brading test the signals and remove building materials from the pier Drivers were also given refresher training Network Rail pointed out that today’s opening is four days ahead of schedule Wessex route renewals director George Murrell said: ‘I’m delighted that full Island Line services have resumed this morning four days ahead of schedule and in time for the May Day Bank Holiday This is a busy and important time for the Island’s tourism industry in which the railway has a critical role to play ‘We’re aware this has been a long project and I’m grateful to the support we’ve received and patience and understanding from businesses reliable and high performing railway and the completion of this significant and complex programme of vital repairs and maintenance will greatly support us in meeting this aspiration Please click here  to send an email to Platform at Railnews Moderated comments will be published on this site and may also be used in the next print edition Back to News Use Full Site contact@railnews.co.uk the dinghy built by the Wright of Passage Youth Young Sailors enjoying the thrill of sailing on the river You watched Matt Wearne win Olympic Gold in the Laser dinghy class along with the Silver medal won by Grae Morris in Windsurfing on TV now you or your kids can come on down and give sailing a try yourself The 2024/2025 sailing season at Concord and Ryde Sailing Club (CRSC) kicks off on Saturday the 7th of September 2024 and new members are always very welcome the club has had a collaboration with Making Waves facilitating the charities Wright of Passage programme Wright of Passage provides opportunities for disadvantaged young people to work on boat building and then learn to sail the craft they have constructed They have already launched their first dinghy “Red Kite” in time for the start of the sailing season Concord and Ryde Sailing Club is a family friendly dinghy sailing club located at Kissing Point Park corner of Waterview St and Yaralla Rd Putney Each Saturday afternoon many dinghies take part in racing on the Parramatta River between Ryde Bridge The club has been sailing on the river   for over 75 years CRSC is also an active participant in the She Sails program which is designed to promote and celebrate women and girls’ participation in the sport of sailing Several different types of dinghies’ take part including Spirals Sailors of all skill levels are catered for from beginners to State & National Champions The Club also has an active Cadet fleet and popular Learn to Sail program for young sailors and adults Our Club is registered as an Active & Creative Kid provider guardians and carers of school-enrolled children to use towards sport and active recreation costs each year Many of our sailors have graduated from our Adult Learn to Sail Program The program is suitable for both adults and teenagers over 15 and ideal for families who wish to learn together The program is conducted over eight Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to noon Our program is structured around CRSC’s fleet of Spiral dinghies Graduates from the program can continue to use Club boats to participate in our Intermediate races to continue to build their skills.  Graduates from CRSC’s Adult Learn to Sail Program are usually competent to sail a small dinghy unaided and can graduate to our Intermediate Fleet to continue to build their skills Life jackets and dinghies used in training are provided by the Club.  Once the season starts the courses fill up very quickly so book in now If you are interested in learning to sail, please contact Andrew Hoy 0424 878 150 who can help you decide which training course best meets your needs or visit Learn to Sail – Concord & Ryde Sailing Club Inc (concordrydesailing.org.au) For more information about the Club and afternoon sailing please contact the Club Secretary Sandra Donovan 9816 5468 or visit the website  For information about boat storage please contact Mark McConnellour Boat Storage Officer through the website plus all the latest on yachting regattas and offshore adventures around the world Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels continues to rapidly grow its pioneering portfolio of investment-grade hotel assets announcing its latest agreement to manage Courtyard by Marriott with the property soon to be rebranded as a premium Crowne Plaza Trilogy Hotels begins operations for Courtyard by Marriott with the hotel's transition to Crowne Plaza Macquarie Park The 196-room hotel is situated within the thriving Macquarie Park business precinct often referred to as 'Sydney's Silicon Valley' and will undergo a light refurbishment The property will continue to capitalise on corporate demand with infrastructure projects underway such as the new North Western Sydney Metro line Under its innovative independent hotel management model Trilogy Hotels provides an operating platform and access to systems Trilogy will build a team of portfolio leaders and operate these teams for Star Millennium across their other hotels Hotel website Brand OwnerIHG Hotels & Resorts Kyle Ryde and OMG Racing have partnered with Nitrous Competitions to defend their BSB title Reigning BSB Champion Kyle Ryde has been given a late lifeline for the 2025 season thanks to a “rescue plan” for OMG Racing OMG announced on 1 April that it would not be taking part in the 2025 BSB season due to commercial issues, but what the British Superbike Championship is calling a “rescue plan” brought to OMG by Nitrous Competitions the team and Ryde are now re-confirmed for the upcoming season a bombshell was dropped when OMG Racing announced their shock withdrawal from the Championship as result of commercial circumstances rendering the championship-winning team and rider on the sidelines,” a British Superbike statement reads “In the following days an introduction made with Nitrous Competitions and a rescue plan was invoked The prize is a restoration of the team in a restructured format allowing the championship defence to go ahead.” Read more: Bradley Ray gets BSB lifeline with Raceways Yamaha It means that Ryde will return to BSB this year to defend his title with the same team – albeit in the aforementioned “restructured format” – and Yamaha R1 motorcycle he claimed it with last year “I am just so happy to be able to defend the title with the team after the panic of the last week,” said Ryde “This is the best scenario for me after what happened; I have my familiar bike and team ready to defend the number one plate “I need to thank everyone who has been working so hard behind the scenes to make this happen and now we are ready to get going.” co-owner of Nitrous Competitions added: “This is such an exciting venture for myself and co-owner Matt Phillips I am a huge fan of the sport and even currently race myself “For this opportunity to come and for us to be involved is a dream come true and we can’t wait to see Kyle and the OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing team in action.” “Our customers at Nitrous Competitions are one big family to us and we hope that today’s news will bring plenty of winning opportunities for everyone in 2025.” An alternative plan has also been announced for Bradley Ray, who will race for the Raceways Yamaha team this season. photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form.