Following a viral video showing tensions in the community the City of Charles Sturt has thrown its support behind local fishers Following weeks of rising tensions in the community voting to keep the lines cast at Freshwater Lake Reserve – also known as Delphin Island – in West Lakes The decision came off the back of a now-viral video online showing a heated confrontation between residents and thirteen year olds fishing for carp showing locals hurling abuse at the youngsters “There was an altercation with residents when some kids went fishing It’s prompted people to reflect on their own behaviour and forced us to re-evaluate the rules we have in place for managing the lake,” said Asher Dezsery While some residents pushed for fishing to be prohibited across the lake the council opted for education over exclusion they decided to leave current by-laws unchanged including the rule that fishers must remain at least six metres from private property they proposed a targeted education campaign aimed at promoting respectful behaviour and protecting the local wildlife that shares the lake council voted on the matter and decided not to ban fishing,” said Asher “They chose to let it continue in its current capacity and said they’d work with us to mitigate any further issues.” We’ll be working with RecFish SA to develop education programs that help fishers understand how to operate mindfully in a shared environment – especially in regard to turtles Freshwater Lake was originally designed as a recreational space and many residents bought into the area for the lifestyle including all the outdoor fun and recreational activities “It’s really important for their mental health and general wellbeing that they can keep enjoying the South Australian lifestyle they signed up for… the outdoors kayaking – it’s all part of it,” he explains “There were two votes on the night,” said Paul Education programs will include school outreach with a focus on best practice and environmental stewardship locals and fishers can enjoy dropping a line in the SA sunshine for years to come “and we’ll do what we can to keep it that way.” WHAT: Fishing permitted at Freshwater Lake ReserveFor more info, click here. 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Wrong Turn At Lungfish is of exceptional quality and an unmitigated stand out South Australia will see mixed weather conditions Adelaide SANFL recruit Ned Atkinson says following in his father’s footsteps played a key role in his decision to join the Club’s SANFL program in 2025 Atkinson’s father Brodie lined up in five AFL games for the Crows in 1999 and was a decorated player in the SANFL in the 1990’s playing 222 games for Sturt and North Adelaide The 18-year-old made the move to West Lakes in the off-season having spent the past four seasons climbing the junior ranks at Sturt Atkinson said the Crows always held a special place in his heart “To be able to pull on the same colours as Dad did all those years ago “Carrying on that legacy he created is something very important to me that definitely played a big role in the decision “I’ve been a Crows supporter my whole life so to be here now in the position to pull on the guernsey it’s a surreal feeling and I cannot wait to put my head down and get to work.”  Atkinson has already experienced a lot through his football journey From representing his state and under-18 level he said those experiences had helped mold him into a player ready to make the jump to League football “I started my juniors out at Westies after being zoned there before moving over to Sturt to follow in Dad’s footsteps again,” Atkinson said “I also did a couple of years of school footy at Sacred Heart I absolutely loved the footy and culture at Sacred Heart and I took a lot from that program “I feel like I’ve learned a lot from my journey through juniors which will put me in great stead as I embark on senior footy.”  Development will be at the forefront of Atkinson’s focus as he acclimates to the demands of senior footy He said being able to use the facilities and leaning on the high performance personnel at the Club would help him fast track his development “It is really exciting (to be within the four walls of an AFL Club) to be able to use all the facilities and get around the AFL program I will be able to take lots out of it,” Atkinson said “Knowing that there is an opportunity to play some league games next year is really motivating for me “I’ll take every opportunity I can with this to tap into the knowledge of the senior boys and get the most out of it I understand just how privileged I am to be part of a program like this and the benefits it will have on my development moving forward.”  Adelaide will begin its 2025 SANFL campaign against West Adelaide at Hisense Stadium on Saturday Adelaide concluded its off-season trial match series at the weekend The forward was recognised for his first quarter grab The Crows Skipper spoke to the media on Monday Reilly O'Brien ties the knot with long-time love Chloe We sit down with Murray Davis and see how the team is tracking so far Jordan Dawson and Connor Rozee speak to the media ahead of Showdown 57 Re-watch Crows Live after our win against Carlton Watch the highlights from our clash against Norwood The Adelaide Football Club acknowledges the Kaurna people as the Traditional Custodians of the Adelaide Plains Region We also acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia as the Traditional Custodians of their country and their ongoing connection to the land Sitting in the iconic C-47 plane at McDonald’s and biting into a Happy Meal brings back a lot of nostalgia for Adelaidians who grew up in the 80s and 90s For many kids growing up around the western suburbs the McDonald’s West Lakes plane wasn’t just a fast-food gimmick Sitting in the iconic decommissioned Douglas C-47 plane biting into a Happy Meal is a memory that still tugs at the heartstrings of locals who grew up in the 80s and 90s Before it came to rest in the backyard of a local Maccas the aircraft had had a long and storied past it was initially used by the US Air Force during World War II The plane was affectionately named ‘Irene’ which was painted on its nose in bright yellow embellishment Irene was the wife’s name of one the plane’s crew chiefs from its early days It was used as a ‘biscuit bomber’ which meant dropping supplies and ammunition over Kokoda and Wau in the early 40s it transitioned into a commercial aircraft serving as a passenger and cargo plane for various operators including Guinea Airways and Trans Australia Airlines (T.A.A.) The aircraft has lived many lives; it was a first responder for evacuation in cyclone Tracy and even survived a crash landing in a NSW golf course lake Irene had reached a stage where it would likely be grounded But a bold vision from then-owner at West Lakes McDonald’s meant that its legacy would live on a whole lot longer the plane was set to be restored to its predominantly white exterior with red detailing seen in iconic T.A.A it was updated with a stripped back silver and yellow design with the infamous golden arches logo The West Lakes franchisee commenced the massive task completing close to 1000 hours of restoration before even thinking about getting the plane to West Lakes Then came the laborious task of transporting the aircraft by road and installing it on the McDonald’s property the McDonald’s Party Plane was ready to open to the public Kids’ Maccas parties were already a smash hit so you can imagine the kind of reception West Lakes received when offering up a 20 metre plane as its dining area the restaurant saw a direct correlation between Irene’s arrival and a massive 60% increase in revenue with countless South Australians reminiscing about the surreal experience of childhood parties spent in a McDonald’s plane recounts the days of the iconic Party Plane “I remember it being there for pretty much my whole childhood It was pretty unique – a bit of a novelty The kids absolutely loved it!” he said “I remember they’d taken out the plane seats and replaced them with square dining tables and booths like your classic McDonalds.” “The actual restaurant was in a regular building but they’d put this plane out the back where you could take your food up to and eat After quite a while the novelty must have worn off a bit The plane remained a beloved fixture for almost two decades before being retired from the McDonald’s restaurant also having a fully decked out DC-3 aeroplane as a part of its restaurant with the future of the West Lakes McDonald’s Party Plane hanging in the balance it looked as if the aircraft might be sold as scrap farmer and pilot Jeff Morgan stumbled upon the historic plane at an auction held at the Edinburgh RAAF Base with bold plans to give Irene yet another life Morgan has been gradually restoring the plane back to its former wartime setup the plane will able to taxi along the ground showcasing a riveting piece of aeronautical history its days in the sky look to be over for now The Mosaic Hotel introduces all-day weekend dining with revamped menus featuring pub classics The Mosaic Hotel has launched all-day dining on weekends and exciting new menus bringing a fresh culinary experience to West Lakes the main menu features classic pub favourites Designed to satisfy cravings at any time of the day the new food menu is joined by a rejuvenated drinks list with plenty of festive fun “We wanted to create a menu that fits seamlessly into our guests’ lives flexible dining options throughout the day,” shared Jeff Dickson “Whether you’re in for a quick drink and some shared platters with friends our weekend All Day Dining Menu has you covered.” The new menu includes dishes perfectly suited for the warmer weather Highlights include the chicken souvlaki for $18 rosemary & garlic marinated chicken skewers with tzatziki the oven-baked barramundi fillet with herbed chats lemon myrtle butter and petite rocket salad for $38 black sesames and chilli lime dressing for $22 The buddha bowl is also gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly As for the refreshed drinks lists expect crisp whites and rosés which have been added just in time for summer there is an extensive collection of cocktails and a satisfying range of tap and bottled beers Joining the updated menus is The Short List a curated selection of Mosaic favourites like snacks available for extended hours to enjoy beyond regular dining times the Mosaic Hotel offers wholesome food and diverse flavours whilst striving to support local South Australian producers the Mosaic is a great place to check out this time of year Guests can enjoy the new menu from 12pm to 8pm Saturday and Sundays in the Main Restaurant on the light-filled Deck and the Sports Bar Pair your meal with the extensive range of craft beers and signature cocktails for the ultimate dining experience Mosaic Hotel’s New Menus and All-Day DiningWhere: Mosaic Hotel, 37 Turner Drive, West Lakes SA, 5021When: Open 8am to 2pm dailyFor more information, click here Conveniently located South or West of the city it’s easy to build a whole day out with the kids Featuring state of-the-art golf simulators With mini-putt starting from $12 per child food and drinks- you’re guaranteed a par-fect day The Hey Caddy mini-golf course will take you on a journey to some amazing destinations around the world colourful set-up is sure to delight kids and parents a-like For bigger kids (aged 9 and above) X-Golf simulators provide hours of entertainment with the option to select novelty holes or play competitions between mates or siblings for the ultimate bragging rights Play a round of mini putt before Easter Monday and you can enter our FREE Easter Hunt to win a large Easter Bouquet from Edible Blooms simply find the Easter characters hidden throughout the course while you play and fill out the entry form Visit the venue websites for all school holiday offers and to book To book Hey Caddy and X-Golf – West Lakes, click here. To book Hey Caddy and X-Golf – Marion, head here Babies & Children’s Expo (aka the PBC Baby Expo) is landing at the Adelaide Showground and it’s packed with everything you need from bump to bub and beyond It seems the dinosaurs at Victoria Park aren’t extinct after all… the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra is inviting you to something epic this August Press Play hits the Festival Theatre for two nights only celebrating the most iconic soundtracks in gaming history then get ready for something super tasty happening right in the heart of Adelaide — Urban Kitchen is back Copyright © 2022 Kiddo Mag, All Rights Reserved. Emma Hackett Design Play Duration: 2 minutes 45 seconds2m 45sBrought to you by State Secretary of the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA), Josh Peake is concerned about management practices and worker conditions at a West Lakes fast food restaurant. "We had a worker report to us...concerns over access to drinking water, but also being able to go to the toilet", Peake said to Rory McClaren. "Should it be found this is correct, and that the employer broke the law, they should be pursued".  A McDonalds restaurant in Adelaide's western suburbs is being investigated over worker conditions.(ABC News: Michael Clements) Published: 12h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 11:30pm Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio and investment bank Barrenjoey have finalised the acquisition of a half stake in Adelaide’s Westfield West Lakes for $174.8m Scentre remains as co-owner and property manager of the other 50 per cent of the Adelaide asset on behalf of the Dexus Wholesale Property Fund Westfield West Lakes in Adelaide’s northern suburbs has a gross lettable area of 71,051sq m and tenants of the likes of David Jones Its major tenants reported a combined $216m in sales per annum Major and national chain retailers represent 95 per cent of total space there is a future mixed-use development potential for the property “The West Lakes transaction demonstrates the resurging investor interest in larger regional shopping centres given that these centres have already rebased their income back to sustainable levels and are now positioned for growth,” said Rooney “We’ve seen $1.1 billion in high-quality regional retail assets recently change hands including 50 per cent stakes in Westfield Tea Tree with a further $1.3 billion in deals currently in play,” he added Scentre’s latest deal is its second foray into funds management following the group’s June acquisition of a 50 per cent interest in Westfield Tea Tree Scentre Group more than doubled its first-half net profit to $403.9m which included an unrealised property valuation fall of $120m on its mall empire The Group’s portfolio was valued at $34.3 billion Sales increased by 2.4 per cent to $13.4 billion Major shopping centres across the country are changing hands in major deals this year GPT’s flagship retail property fund is offering up a half-stake in the $850m Northland Shopping Center in Melbourne The two-level 98,000sq m centre has retailers including Myer Woolworths and Hoyts Cinemas and more than 200 speciality stores Vicinity Centres meanwhile also settled the $420 million purchase of a half-stake in Perth’s Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre Private investment house Hawaiian also took complete control of Perth’s Claremont Quarter by buying out its investment partner in a deal valuing the stake at about $207m [email protected] With its unique blend of pilates and wellness The Nook is sure to become a go-to destination for both fitness enthusiasts and coffee lovers Mawson Lakes’ brand-new Aleenta Health Club has come in hot bringing with it a coffee shop that’s totally Insta-worthy You can find Aleenta’s ‘The Nook’ on the ground floor of the Crowne Plaza at their latest workout spot in Mawson Lakes Joining its other South Australian locations in Magill Aleenta has made a name for itself as a boutique yoga Aleenta opened the doors to its Mawson Lakes location late last year and The Nook has been the perfect addition to the studio “We really wanted to have a space where the community and our clients could come in before and after class to sit we noticed a lot of our clients after classes going across the road to grab a coffee so we wanted to have it all in the one place where clients can get to know each other and really create that community on site.” Kylie is a total pilates pro starting Aleenta over ten years ago “I’ve owned Endota spas for twenty years, but ten years ago when I had young kids at home and didn’t have as much time for myself and movement, I really wanted to create a space to workout that you loved going to “There are lots of beautiful studios today There were gyms but that was about it in Adelaide It was really about creating a space for people to prioritise themself and their movement.” The new beautiful Mawson Lakes studio is the latest addition to Kylie’s lineup but they’re no strangers to the area “We’ve actually been in Mawson Lakes for ten years Most people don’t realise because we were in a space that was tucked away We really wanted a space where we could have more street presence and people could find us.” This move also provided the team with an opportunity to bring in the cafe you’ll be able to grab all your favourite coffees “The team are really focused on creating healthy refreshments more than food has a background in catering and she’s absolutely amazing “They’ll be using some supplements that we stock and are working to incorporate electrolyte drinks and protein drinks that we as women need in our diet to support working out and moving.” Whether you’ve been looking for a post-pilates spot The Nook should definitely be one that’s added to your list You can find them on the ground floor at Crowne Plaza 1–3 Metro Parade The NookWhere: Crowne Plaza 1–3 Metro Parade, Mawson Lakes. When: Monday and Friday 7:30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 8am to 2pm, Sunday 9am to 4pmFor more information, click here It’s the end of an era for one of West Lakes’ most iconic homes Having stood the test of time for 46 years, 14 Cooba Way – known for its “old-Hollywood-glam” – is set to face the wrecking ball after selling at auction for $1.825m to a foreign developer Selling agent Heyley Turner of Harris Real Estate said the home attracted plenty of interest from family buyers looking to renovate but proved too good of a deal for developers to pass up on “We had 13 registered bidders and it was a really fast I couldn’t even keep up writing down the bids,” Ms Turner said “Most of the interest came from developers but there were also a few families looking to buy it to renovate “It’s a deceased estate and the family would have liked for it to go to another family … but they decided to take it to auction even though we warned them it could sell to a developer The property sold to an Indian developer as it has the potential for three new properties to be built on.” the home fronts the fairways of the West Lakes Golf Club The home is a Hollywood-esque time warp with original wallpaper and flooring The home’s original seventies-style kitchen The main bedroom is located in its own wing the one-owner solid brick home sits on a valuable 990sqm corner allotment that fronts the fairways of the West Lakes Golf Club It’s been described as a Hollywood-esque time warp with features seventies-style arches The original kitchen with timber cabinetry square-tiled mosaic benchtops and arched stove alcove is a stand out which finds refuge in its own wing and includes an ensuite external access and a dressing room that wouldn’t look out of place in an original Bond movie There’s also a teen-pleasing rumpus with room for a snooker table and its very own bar The main living room also features a bar and chandelier The home is of enduring double brick construction Ms Taylor said losing the home to developers would no doubt be felt by the community “We had a lot of people come through the home people who always wanted to know what it looked like inside … and they weren’t disappointed as the home feels like old Hollywood glam,” she said “The ceilings had sparkles in the main living areas and the home also came with two bars it would have been a really great entertainer … the best and biggest house in the street.” third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. which owns and operates 42 Westfield destinations globally has jointly purchased a half stake in West Lakes Westfield for $174.75 million alongside investment banking firm Barrenjoey The acquisition comes three months after the pair purchased a 50 per cent stake in Westfield Tea Tree Plaza and Tea Tree Plus for $308 million Commercial real estate agency CBRE negotiated both deals Simon Rooney saying the West Lakes transaction “demonstrates the resurging investor interest in larger regional shopping centres” “These centres have already rebased their income back to sustainable levels and are now positioned for growth,” he said “Ahead of Scentre Group exercising its pre-emptive right the Westfield West Lakes opportunity garnered strong domestic and offshore investor interest “This was underpinned by the opportunity to acquire a stake in a dominant strong performing regional shopping centre in Adelaide’s affluent northern suburbs with a further $1.3 billion in deals currently in play.” Westfield West Lakes records $471 million of annual retail sales across its 227 retailers The site welcomes 6.6 million customers each year on a 71,516 square metre gross lettable area daily“The centre offers genuine value-add potential and robust investment fundamentals with potential buyers attracted by the quality of the asset and the long-term growth potential,” Rooney said The group’s Westfield Tea Tree Plaza stake acquisition in June marked South Australia’s largest regional shopping centre transaction since 2019 when Paragon REIT and MA Financial acquired a 50 per cent stake in Westfield Marion for $670 million SponsoredResetting the rules: How parenting has changed in 2025Meltdowns in Kmart A new SA podcast is here to help you feel a little more confident – and a lot less alone – about how you parent SponsoredWhat’s happening in SA: May editionForget autumn hibernation – May’s here with drag queens Autumn in Adelaide has never looked so good SponsoredKiller camels and trampoline sex scandals: It’s History Festival timeDan and Tom from podcast AdeLOL reveal the hilarious side of South Australia’s history your teachers conveniently skipped See why history’s better when it’s weird at this year’s History Festival SponsoredWorld-first AI breakthrough helps SA hospitalsSouth Australia’s latest medical game-changer isn’t a new pill – it’s an AI system built by two young Adelaide doctors that’s helping free up beds in our hospitals The Hurley Hotel Group’s latest project, Hotel Panorama, has completed the structural build of the hotel, with the project set to be completed by March 2026. 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This is probably not the page you’re looking for SANFL has secured the lease transfer for Thebarton Oval paving the way for constructing a state-of-the-art $26 million Talent and Community precinct at West Lakes set to shape the future of South Australian football by late 2025 The South Australian National Football League (SANFL) has successfully concluded negotiations for the handover of its lease at Thebarton Oval the SANFL has cleared the pathway to establish a new Talent development facility adjacent to Football Park at West Lakes announced that the project’s design and construction team will now move forward to finalise the drawings with the intention of commencing construction before the year’s end The proposed development carries an estimated cost of $26 million and aims to foster local talent through robust infrastructure anticipated for completion by the end of 2025 is set to feature an array of amenities designed to support the development of sport in the region Chandler highlighted the facility’s intended use stating that it will cater to SANFL’s state male and female under-16s and under-18s as well as First Nations and multicultural talent development programs “We can now look forward to seeing this exciting project for our best male and female athletes and for the future of football in South Australia finally come to life over the next 18 months.” SANFL will maintain access to Thebarton Oval for its talent programs until the end of September This will provide an interim solution while the new facilities at West Lakes are under construction The recent development follows the acquisition last month of a 42-year lease for the non-exclusive use of Football Park oval primarily used by the Adelaide Football Club The ongoing development efforts by SANFL are expected not only to enhance the sporting infrastructure but also to significantly contribute to the nurturing of local sporting talent The facility is strategically placed next to Football Park at West Lakes embracing the deep-rooted sporting culture of the area while expanding on the opportunities available for emerging sportsmen and sportswomen in South Australia Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) offering customisable hotpot with authentic flavours all served with over 20 years of culinary expertise Images via YangGuoFu Hotpot Adelaide A new Hotpot location has touched down in Mawson Lakes bringing with it authentic Chinese flavours and years of experience YangGuoFu is one of the most well-known Malatang brands all over the world the company now has over 20 years of experience and over 7000 stores internationally is a popular soup-based street food from Sichuan in southwestern China the hotpot has a herbal base with fresh flavours Diners can fill their bowls with ingredients like vegetables plus a soup base to create the ultimate customisable meal the chefs will then cook your creation for you and deliver it straight to your table make your own complimentary sauce or browse the lineup of drinks and side dishes The YangGuoFu chefs make everything in-house and are trained specially at the YangGuoFu training centre YangGuoFu Mawson Lakes has a great range of wines from local Adelaide Hills producer giving guests something new to try each time they come in the menu has featured handmade spring rolls and Chinese doughnuts with Osmanthus nectar These make the perfect addition to any meal YangGuoFu will also be bringing sweet treats and milk tea to the store and with the opening hours being between 11am and 9pm not only can you stop in for lunch and dinner YangGuoFu at Mawson Lakes is the first of its kind in Adelaide joining the long list of global locations and is located just outside the new and highly anticipated Crowne Plaza Hotel Mawson Lakes is only a 25-minute drive from the Adelaide city centre so whether you’ve been looking for an excuse to head north find yourself staying at the Crowne Plaza or are a Mawson Lakes local this might just be what you’ve been looking for YangGuoFu HotpotWhen: Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11am to 9pm.Where: 1 Metro Parade, Mawson Lakes SA 5095For more information, click here The latest news as it happens in Dartmoor covering Okehampton important updates and local opinions from across Okehampton Cycling and more local Dartmoor Sports News property sales & property of the week including Okehampton house prices and opinions on Dartmoor's property market including Okehampton Local area spotlights & features across Dartmoor Dartmoor national park is 368 miles of beautiful English countryside find out what green issues are affecting Dartmoor here at The Moorlander Get local news & council updates for across Dartmoor including Okehampton Showcasing and celebrating the incredible independent businesses of Dartmoor Ashburton & Surrounding areas from the local community & our reporters Get your local Dartmoor traffic & travel reports Please allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism consider contributing and/or subscribing to our free daily Newsletter Support our mission and join our community now you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism Environmental and recreational charity South West Lakes Trust is inviting the public to capture and share their favourite moments by the water as it launches its 2025 ‘Love Your Lakes’ photography competition the competition celebrates the natural beauty and spirit of adventure found across the Trust’s lakes in the South West This year’s event holds special significance coinciding with South West Lakes Trust’s 25th anniversary and includes a new category titled ‘Celebrating 25 Years’ inviting visitors to submit nostalgic snapshots or treasured memories from past decades From tranquil wildlife encounters and awe-inspiring scenery to thrilling outdoor escapades the competition is a chance for lake lovers of all ages to express what these special places mean to them through the lens of a camera Young Explorers (for photographers aged 17 and under) Thanks to generous sponsorship from South West Water £100 for the winner of each individual category Winning entries will be showcased in a special exhibition at Roadford Lake at the end of the year giving photographers the chance to see their work celebrated in one of the Trust’s most popular locations said: “We are thrilled to launch this year’s competition especially with the addition of a special anniversary category As we mark 25 years of connecting people with the outdoors and magic that our lakes inspire every day Whether it’s a fleeting encounter with wildlife we look forward to seeing what the lakes mean to our visitors - 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By Anna Hobdell first published at 16 September 2024 - 6:30 am Lottery officials are urgently seeking the Mawson Lakes resident or visitor who purchased a $1 million winning Monday & Wednesday X Lotto ticket nearly a year ago as the deadline to claim the prize is fast approaching The mystery winner may be completely unaware that they've been sitting on the life-changing ticket for almost 12 months The elusive player held one of the two division one winning entries in Monday & Wednesday X Lotto draw 4325 on Wednesday 27 September 2023 which means officials from The Lott have no way to contact the winner to break the life-changing news and must wait for them to come forward to claim their prize lottery prizes must be collected within 12 months after the draw date the unclaimed money is forfeited to the Lotteries Commission of South Australia which has a prize claim process and associated administration costs Monday & Wednesday X Lotto changed to a single lottery game called Weekday Windfall across Australia (excluding WA) The division one winning entry was purchased at BP Mawson Lakes The Lott spokesperson Khat McIntyre said time was ticking for the mystery player to come forward to claim and to claim their million-dollar prize and urged all players to check their tickets as soon as possible “Time is running out for this mystery millionaire In South Australia lottery winners have just one year from the draw date to claim their prize before it is forfeited to the Lotteries Commission of South Australia which has a prize claim process and associated administration costs,” she said “It’s likely our mystery winner has been going about their year as normal with no idea they became an overnight millionaire almost a year ago “Can you imagine if you’ve been unknowingly holding the golden ticket worth $1 million for an entire year “We’re urging all players who purchased a Monday & Wednesday X Lotto ticket from BP Mawson Lakes to check their tickets as soon as possible “This is a great reminder to all players to register their tickets to a player card or online account If this player had registered their ticket they would have already been united with their million-dollar treasure car glovebox or anywhere you may have an old ticket because the winner could be you and you could be planning what to do with your prize “If you discover you are holding the winning ticket contact The Lott on 131 868 immediately to begin the process of claiming your prize.” The winning numbers in Monday & Wednesday X Lotto draw 4325 on Wednesday 27 September 2023 were 15 while the supplementary numbers were 20 and 37 The official home of Australia’s lotteries, The Lott operates and markets Australia’s leading lottery games customers know and love creating everyday winners We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services You have accepted additional cookies. 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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports one for each polluted management catchment on the water quality monitoring undertaken by the Environment Agency to determine the baseline length of rivers and estuaries considered polluted by any of the Environment Act target substances from abandoned metal mines in 2022 The purpose of calculating this baseline was to enable measurement of the statutory abandoned metal mines target set out in Part 4 of the Environmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2023 This regulation requires that the combined length of English rivers and estuaries polluted by the target substances from abandoned metal mines is In the South West Lakes management catchment the baseline length of polluted rivers for the abandoned metal mines water target is 12km We will aim to identify the key sources of metal pollution in this management catchment by carrying out detailed monitoring investigations You can find further background and context on the Environment Act abandoned metal mines water target in the national baseline report which should be read together with this report The South West Lakes management catchment covers an area of approximately 913km2 and encompasses areas of the Lake District National Park. Go to South West Lakes Management Catchment on the Catchment Data Explorer for an interactive map showing the 3 operational catchments that make up the management catchment The boundary of the management catchment and all 3 operational catchments are highlighted in Figure 1 There is some evidence of historical metal mining in the South West Lakes catchment in the area around Bootle and Black Coombe there is little documented information about these mines and further investigation is required The River Annas was included in this baseline monitoring study due to elevated metal concentrations being detected during routine sampling and the need for further investigation Figure 1 shows the locations of mineral veins closed mine waste facilities known to be causing serious environmental harm and areas of abandoned mine wastes (mining spoil) in the South West Lakes management catchment This information has been gathered from various sources including: most of the historic mining activities in the South West Lakes management catchment were concentrated in the Irt-Mite-Esk-Annas operational catchment and Duddon operational catchment The tables below list the catchments (surface water catchments) polluted by abandoned metal mines in the South West Lakes management catchment These tables highlight where there are known point sources (mine adits or mine drainage levels) and diffuse sources (mine wastes or spoil heaps) within the catchment The Environment Agency is continuing to investigate point and diffuse sources within the South West Lakes management catchment by undertaking a series of catchment characterisation studies This will help us identify which sources need to be tackled to achieve the long-term statutory target Table 1 summarises which type of pollution sources from abandoned metal mines have been identified within the catchments (surface water bodies) in the Irt-Mite-Esk-Annas operational catchment Table 2 summarises which type of pollution sources from abandoned metal mines have been identified within the catchments (surface water bodies) in the Duddon operational catchment The objective of the baseline monitoring was to establish the upstream and downstream extent of surface waters polluted by the target substances from abandoned metal mines We selected the baseline monitoring sites by first completing a desk study to review previous water quality data We then made initial site visits to collect samples and to assess the suitability of the site for continued sampling at least twelve water quality samples were then collected from each monitoring site Within the South West Lakes management catchment water quality monitoring was undertaken in 2 out of the 3 operational catchments (Irt-Mite-Esk-Annas and Duddon) which are shown in Figure 1 We did not carry out monitoring in operational catchments where there is either no historical metal mining within the catchment or a combination of current and historical monitoring data shows that waterbodies within these catchments are not polluted by abandoned metal mines 5 monitoring sites were selected across the South West Lakes management catchment to determine the baseline length of rivers polluted by target substances from abandoned metal mines The locations of these monitoring sites are shown in Figure 1 Water quality data collected between 1 January 2022 and 31 March 2024 have been used to determine and validate the baseline length of rivers and estuaries considered polluted in 2022 The length of rivers polluted by abandoned metal mines fluctuates in response to natural variation in rainfall and river flows this length will not materially change unless remediation measures like mine water treatment schemes or diffuse interventions are installed to decrease inputs of metals data collected after 31 December 2022 are considered to be representative of rivers provided no new remediation measures had been constructed since 2022 No new remediation measures have been constructed in the South West Lakes management catchment since 2022 the target substances measured were cadmium We did not undertake testing for arsenic in this management catchment since historical monitoring data and knowledge of the local geology across the catchment indicated that no rivers are polluted by arsenic in this management catchment The baseline water quality data for all monitoring sites are available on the Environment Agency’s public water quality archive For a river water quality sample to be considered polluted, concentrations of one or more of the target substances must exceed the relevant EQS set by government when assessed as an “annual average”. The EQS are set out in The Water Framework Directive (Standards and Classification) Directions (England and Wales) 2015 The EQS are derived using ecotoxicology data and set at a level that should prevent harmful environmental impacts When the concentration of a substance in a water sample is higher than the EQS adverse impacts on the aquatic ecosystem can occur and the sample is considered to be polluted we calculated a numeric “pollution level” by dividing the measured concentration of the target substances by the EQS the monitoring site is considered polluted by that target substance the greater the likelihood of harm to aquatic life Our detailed monitoring across a range of flow conditions between January 2022 and March 2024 shows that in the South West Lakes management catchment the baseline length of polluted rivers for the abandoned metal mines target is 12km Figure 2 shows the rivers in the South West Lakes management catchment that are polluted by target substances from abandoned metal mines Table 3 shows the river length (in km) that are polluted by each of the target substances within the South West Lakes management catchment the most polluted rivers are impacted by more than one target substance The River Annas is polluted by zinc and cadmium Crookley Beck and Millergill Beck are also polluted by one or more of the target substances Kinmont Beck is compliant and not polluted Figure 3 shows the baseline polluted rivers in this operational catchment It should be noted that due to close proximity of some of the sampling points to each other some of the sampling point markers on this map (blue squares) may overlap Whitecombe Beck is polluted by cadmium at the Beck Side Farm monitoring point There are a number of historical mines located in the headwaters of Whitecombe Beck however Figure 4 shows the baseline polluted rivers in this operational catchment Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details is eyeing off more opportunities for funds management in the malls sector after wrapping up two deals in quick succession with chief executive Elliott Rusanow running his ruler over a $20 billion group of its prized assets Scentre will consider opening up that ownership to joint-venture partners I think there are more opportunities because we are in a unique time in terms of the ownership structure of shopping centres in Australia where there are more motivated sellers than historically,” chief Mr Rusanow said “The high-yield nature of the Australian market relative to other markets around the world and the amount of capital that’s sitting on the sidelines has created the opportunity for ourselves to be able to establish opportunities like Tea Tree and West Lakes.” Scentre paired up with investment house Barrenjoey to create the $310 million Tea Tree Opportunity Trust which purchased a 50 per cent share in Westfield Tea Tree Plaza Scentre owns the other 50 per cent of the centre it stepped up its funds management ambitions taking control of a $167 million half-stake in Westfield West Lakes In both cases Scentre will house the new mall interests in unlisted funds for private investors Mr Rusanow said Scentre Group has an advantage against property syndicators in raising capital to buy shopping centres under this type of arrangement due to the group’s experience in managing malls The opportunity to release capital through joint ventures also looms large for Mr Rusanow Scentre has 12 high-profile assets worth $19 billion to $20 billion that it owns fully Westfield Fountain Gate and Westfield Chatswood The scope to diversify has been bolstered by Scentre’s strong 2024 first-half performance with its funds from operations rising by 2 per cent to $568 million Funds from operations is the property sector’s preferred measurement of earnings that factors out valuation swings Driving Scentre’s solid earnings is its capacity to lock in rental growth from its tenants even as consumer spending slows in some areas such as fashion and footwear Average specialty rent escalations increased by 5.5 per cent during the half-year period Sales increased by 2.4 per cent to $13.4 billion for the first six months of 2024 while leasing spreads – the difference in rents between old and new agreements – remained positive at 1.1 per cent despite contracting on the rates achieved last year “We are outperforming the wider retail spend [landscape] and the reason why that would be is because we’re giving people more reasons to come and spend their time with us they tend to spend more money with us,” Mr Rusanow said Scentre’s statutory net profit after tax jumped 170 per cent to $403.9 million largely due to valuation writedowns being much smaller year-on-year Scentre recorded $120 million in valuation declines for the first six months of 2024 compared to nearly $400 million during the same period last year Distributions for the first half were 8.6¢ per security Scentre reconfirmed guidance that its funds from operations would be in the range of 21.75 to 22.25 cents per security for 2024 representing 3 per cent to 5.4 per cent growth for the year It also reconfirmed full-year distributions were on track to be 17.2¢ per security The malls giant also announced a tender offer to buy back up to $US550 million ($816 million) of its 2026 subordinated notes If the tender offer were to be fully taken up about $US838 billion of that 2026 debt would remain Scentre’s results were in line with consensus and showed the strongest retail real estate funds from operations growth in the sub-sector Jarden analyst Lou Pirenc was also bullish in a client note saying the first half performance was in line with expectations and the reconfirmation of guidance meant there was “upside risk to our and consensus expectations” Sydney commercial real estate Melbourne commercial real estate Brisbane commercial real estate Adelaide commercial real estate Perth commercial real estate Canberra commercial real estate Darwin commercial real estate Hobart commercial real estate NSW properties for sale VIC properties for sale QLD properties for sale SA properties for sale WA properties for sale ACT properties for sale NT properties for sale TAS properties for sale NSW properties for lease VIC properties for lease QLD properties for lease SA properties for lease WA properties for lease ACT properties for lease NT properties for lease TAS properties for lease Rural & Farming for sale in NSW Rural & Farming for sale in VIC Rural & Farming for sale in QLD Rural & Farming for sale in SA Rural & Farming for sale in WA Rural & Farming for sale in NT Rural & Farming for sale in TAS Rural & Farming for sale in ACT Sydney Toowoomba City Surry Hills Melbourne Dandenong Brisbane Morton Vale Noosaville Our West Lakes Adoption Hub is THE place to adopt cats Situated in the heart of the West Lakes shopping district it’s now easier than ever to welcome a new pet to your family including Thursdays for late night shopping pop in and find your perfect furry companion From cats and kittens to rabbits and guinea pigs health-checked and up to date with parasite prevention The adoption fee for adult cats is $79 and kittens are $249 to adopt Our rabbits and guinea pigs are available to adopt from $15 Find us at the former West Lakes Community Centre on the corner of Brebner Drive and West Lakes Boulevard (see the map below) Contact details Email: [email protected] SOUTH WEST LAKES TRUST TROUT FISHERIES REPORT – APRIL 2025 Fishing: Kennick – Fishing improved as the month progressed, with the overall monthly average of 4.6 fish per rod improving to a weekly average of 5.3 by the end of the month. Fish have been well spread out in the deeper water around the lake, with The Lawns, Clampitts, The Lodge Bank and Oak Tree Point fishing particularly well, with boat anglers also picking up fish in the mid channel. Siblyback – The early season success at Siblyback continued throughout April, with anglers averaging 4.5 fish per rod, with fish feeding throughout the water column, and being caught on Floating, Intermediate, and Sinking lines, generally fishing with a slow or medium retrieve. Crylla Bay, West Bank, Stocky Bay and Two Meadows produced the best sport, with fish taking a selection of nymphs (Montana, Damsel, Buzzer), lures (Blobs, Orange Snakes, Tadpoles and Scruffy Tigers), and even some dry patterns (Foam Hawthorn, Hopper and Grey Wulff) when midges were hatching. Nine teams of four took part in this year’s Snowbee Team Bank competition, with 126 fish landed in total. The Kennick ‘A’ team (John Hern, Darren Penfold, Paul Wicks and Alex Venn) caught 24 fish, weighing in at 35lb 2oz to win the competition, while Andrew Fotheringham caught the best fish of the day – a fine rainbow of 3lb 12oz. Ron Wilday (from Liskeard) enjoyed an excellent day’s sport, catching nine rainbows to 1lb 8oz fishing in Crylla Bay. Burrator – Weekly averages varied between 0.6 and 2.8 fish per angler, with the best sport to be had at Longstone, Back Bay, Sheepstor and Pig’s Trough. Fish tended to be in mid to deep water, when either a sinking line, or a floater with a long sink-tip and a slow retrieve proved to be the most successful tactic. A few fish were taken from the surface using a Black Gnat, Bob’s Bits, CDC or Black Hopper, but the majority preferred either a sunk nymph (Pheasant Tail, Montana, Damsel or Hares Ear) or lure pattern (Tadpole, Orange Fab, Orange Zonker). Stithians – The sport continued to improve as the month progressed and the conditions turned milder, with anglers averaging 3.5 fish per visit. The fish tended to be nearer the surface, with floating lines and a sink-tip fished with a slow retrieve proved to be the most successful method. Goonlaze, Hollis Bank, Pub Bay and the deeper water by the dam produced the best sport. Successful fly patterns included Cormorants, Orange and Black Blobs, Orange FAB, Damsel and Montana nymphs, as well as a few fish taking dry Black Gnats, Stithians Mayfly and Black Klinkhammers. Colliford – Apart from one week, when a very strong easterly wind made the fishing difficult, anglers averaged 2.7 fish per rod, with fish being found in the deep water by the dam, as well as along the East bank, Pines, Menaridan Point and the West Arm. Generally floating lines fished with a variety of retrieves (fast strips, followed by very slow) worked well. Good hatches of Midges and Olives, as well as the odd Hawthorn and Beetle on the water meant that fish were looking up to feed, and could be caught on dry Hawthorns, Black Gnats, Claret Hoppers, Daddies and Beetles. Sub-surface feeders took Hares Ears, Mini Tadpoles, Damsels, Zulus and Soldier Palmers. Fernworthy – The fishing was slower to pick up on this high-exposed Dartmoor water, although weekly averages did pick up to 2.4 fish per visit toward the end of the month. The South bank and water below the Fishing Hut proved to be the most productive, with the browns taking Bibio, Hares Ear, Zulu and Goldhead Damsel, as well as rising to Beetles, Klinkhammers and Hoppers on the stiller, warmer days, when midges were hatching. Roadford – The good sport at Roadford continued throughout the month, with anglers averaging 3.5 browns per visit. Floating or intermediate lines with a varied retrieve (Slow, Medium, and jerky fast strip) produced the best sport, with the best locations including South Wortha, Daveys Bank and Gaddacombe. Although the occasional fish would rise to a Green Hopper, most fish were taken on subsurface patterns (Black Tadpole, Mini Scruffy Tiger, Damsel and Olive Buzzer). For more information on buying tickets, boat availability and booking, and forthcoming events, visit www.swlakestrust.org.uk/trout-fishing Comments Tel: 01579 342174[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025