SRL West from Sunshine to Werribee will build on the major road and rail projects already being delivered in the west to deliver faster and more convenient travel and improve access to jobs and services in the middle suburbs SRL West will better connect people to key educational health and employment opportunities in Melbourne’s west Sunshine Hospital and the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital A significant infrastructure program of work is underway in Melbourne’s west. Together with SRL West, the Metro Tunnel and Sunbury Line Upgrade will transform train travel school and health services quicker and easier cut travel times and provide more trains more often on every train line in the western suburbs SRL Airport and SRL West will tap into and enhance the transport superhub at Sunshine While SRL East (Cheltenham to Box Hill) is the immediate focus for delivery early planning and development on SRL North and SRL West continues Afterthoughts: WC v Melb Match Report: Max Ford a heavyweight blockbuster taking place concurrently on the other side of the country and some slight angst about whether it might be Mother’s Day tomorrow (that one might just be me) one could’ve been forgiven for perceiving this match as a footnote; an epilogue in the epic tapestry representing the first week of May But for anyone possessing a passing association with either the West Coast Eagles or Melbourne the game did at least have some mild intrigue The Eagles fans turned out in their dozens (many because that’s not always easy to do when you’re winless after more than six rounds And they even brought some retro passion to the spectacle too with boos ringing out resoundingly during the second quarter when they felt that the umpiring was against them No one boos quite like the Western Australians Carlton and Port fans have nearly mastered it and West Coast started in fourth gear but had evidently forgotten to turn on the ignition first The result was a fairly torrid opening to the proceedings with Melbourne holding a slight edge in class purely by way of West Coast finding new and fascinating methods of stuffing up their forward entries My personal pick of the bunch came from Jack Williams who found himself in possession in acres of space on the 50m arc with at least three players in space ahead of him and instead of looking to see where he might be able to place the ball kicked it in the vague direction of the goal The Eagles still managed to fashion a shot on goal from this passage with a handball fed from the contest to Jake Waterman but not before a Dees defender got his finger on the ball as it was kicked It was a moment that summed up the Eagles’ first quarter: full of effort Melbourne established clearance (particularly in the centre) dominance straight away and Matt Flynn had no answer to Max Gawn’s deftly weighted taps to the teammates at his feet I think at one point the clearance count was 10-0 It’s hard to wrest back momentum in that sort of situation especially when your ball movement seems to hinge on bombing it long and hoping the ball sneaks out the back of the contest (which they did indeed wrest back momentum from their opponent in the second quarter having played like a bunch of Golden Retrievers on rollerskates they suddenly shed the skates and started applying real pressure to the Melbourne ball-carrier I believe they had 17 tackles for the quarter (almost a third of their total for the game) their defensive application in general was brilliant They were suddenly chasing at an AFL standard launching at the ball and spoiling it in a state of what appeared to be newly rediscovered passion and fervour It was the sort of pressure that awakens a crowd Three goals in relatively quick succession including a classy finish from Elijah Hewett (the only Eagle to show polish in his disposal for the first quarter and a half the bloke with the most potential on their list) and a pretty insane checkside from Jayden Hunt gave the Eagles their wings and sent them soaring into the lead the increased pressure from the Eagles lowered the stakes of their transition disposal they didn’t have to thread the needle or try and pull off the difficult game-breaking kicks ala the first quarter They just had to pressure and do their best to force a turnover and that they did with pleasing regularity But they were soon to receive some external assistance from the footy gods (or whichever denomination you subscribe to) McGovern was nudged by Jake Melksham into a marking contest McGovern’s reading of the play had saved the blushes of the Eagles midfield on more than a few occasions and he’d also been an effective attacking springboard launching Polly Farmer-esque handballs to teammates in space in order to keep things moving and it left Oscar Allen as the sole aerial operator in the defensive 50 as concern grew that McGovern wouldn’t see the second half almost immediately the Eagles defensive will appeared more fragile The pressure dropped off and they looked incredibly vulnerable whenever the ball went inside the Melbourne forward 50 Although the teams traded goals to start the quarter (neither goal probably should’ve counted courtesy of a running-too-far infringement by the goalscorer for each) soon Melbourne’s clearance dominance and the Eagles’ lack of a solid defensive insurance policy began to tell Jake Melksham also played exactly the sort of quarter that a coach would want from a medium forward shepherded his opponent off the ball so that Bayley Fritsch could get a clear run at a mark (which he converted) and pulled off a smashing centring pass on his left foot to assist a teammate’s set shot and it’s the sort of thing I love more than a game-breaking quarter from a brilliant explosive midfielder and we don’t see enough of it in today’s game the Dees’ class and fitness had stretched the Eagles’ capacities and the young West Coast team was starting to waver Space was being opened up inside the Dees’ 50 and their outside players particularly Caleb Winsdor and Kyle Chandler (shout for the most underrated player in the league at the moment) were finding themselves in space again and again but the result was already carved in stone each team played their part to expectation Melbourne grimly maintained their concentration with recent fade-outs during wins probably at the forefront of their minds but you could see that the flight home was increasing in prominence in their minds with every passing minute The Eagles did their bit by at least trying to halt the momentum against them but some of the efforts from the young guys almost induced empathy in a neutral viewer It was a nothing quarter that provided no insight aside from further illuminating the Eagles’ weaknesses and the margin remained at around five goals FT: Melbourne 16.12.108 – West Coast 11.10.76 this result doesn’t really teach us much about Melbourne aside from the fact that they’re not as broken as they appeared after Round Three and that’s hardly surprising given the quality still on their list Maybe it teaches us too that Kozzie Pickett will at least do his teammates the courtesy of trying his guts out before fleeing the joint West Coast need to sort out their midfield It felt like they had at least half the team in there over the course of the game as they tried to quell the Gawn-Petracca juggernaut have the personnel to curtail that sort of combination Harley Reid is supposed to be the crown jewel but he’s still a work in progress with his tank Tim Kelly is skilled in space but lacks the passion of the best midfielders should crack into contested situations harder than he does Jack Graham is a handy pick-up from Richmond but he’s never been a consistently prolific ball-winner Elliot Yeo is still the only player that meets all the criteria of the big-bodied But given his inability to get on the park rivals my ability to continue an exercise regimen beyond the first three days that’s a pretty inexcusable situation for their football department and list management teams to be in and it will be a problem for a while to come some of the positional switches for West Coast confused me Reuben Ginbey’s a tough customer who has more toe than Jack Graham Why not throw him into the middle instead of trying to turn him into a two-way flanker God knows there are enough flankers on the West Coast list anyway Brady Hough was running with Pickett through the midfield you’ve got to expect to receive the ball in attacking chains when Hough got the ball in attacking chains he generally coughed it up with poor handballs I don’t know Hough’s game as well as many would but I know he’s typically done quite well as a small defender and good small defenders are as rare as lemon and lime Solo It seemed like a no-brainer to send him to the backline to mind Fritsch and bring Ginbey up to try and reduce the stoppage damage I was going to have a go too at the Oscar Allen defensive experiment because he simply plays less naturally there than he does as a forward (visibly; seriously if I were a West Coast fan I’d be despairing) and I’m led to believe that this experiment has somewhat inexplicably been going on for multiple games now But there’ll be no criticism in that regard after all as McGovern’s substitution would’ve probably necessitated the move back there anyway There was also a positional switch from Melbourne that I found… interesting Daniel Turner started as a defender to allow Harrison Petty to play forward He probably would’ve been silently giving his thanks for Petty’s substitution because he immediately looked more dangerous upon moving forward and kicked the goal that probably snuffed out West Coast’s hopes for good in the third If he had started disco dancing in celebration it was a nice turnaround in fortunes for him Another titbit is that Max Gawn managed to achieve a career-high disposals count; 35 Along with a cool 22 contested possessions my favourite moment from him probably doesn’t fall under any of those statistical moments Whenever he gets pinged for a free kick he knows is there he just puts his head down and sprints inside his defensive 50 to try and impact the incoming aerial contest So many blokes around his height just don’t have the drive They’d stand there sulkily and never impact the next contest the way Max does and it’s why he’s such a bloody good captain And one more final morsel is that the Dees’ recent high picks look the goods Xavier Lindsay’s got some great composure about him and I love his raking kicks already whilst Harvey Langford (25 disposals) looks like the type of bloke who may never find an established position but will nevertheless exhibit impressive skill as he pinballs between the midfield and forward line Not a ton learnt (certainly not as much as we learnt during the Election Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe US-based property investor Maciek Kaminski will take majority ownership of A-League team Western United in a reported $100 million deal that staves off financial failure for the club and its parent company in the face of mounting calls from creditors for it to be wound up Kaminski plans to progress the club’s plan for a multipurpose development incorporating a 15,000-seat soccer stadium alongside 900 new residences as well as retail and commercial outlets at a site in Tarneit 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. 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stadium-centric precinct masterplan in 2019 for a 62.5ha site at Tarneit 25km from the Melbourne CBD.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2024 the group added meat to the bones of the project revealing a mixed-use suburb in public-private partnership with the Wyndham City Council YourLand Developments and Johnson Controls.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWMG detailed four distinct precincts in the $2-billion masterplan; high-performance sports and commercial and mixed-use.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside the 15,000-seater multi-sports stadium would sit a 5000-capacity secondary stadium only the Ironbark Fields training base has been built.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA media statement from WMG said the KAM team had “experience in portfolio asset management including the financing structuring and management of large residential and commercial real estate developments in the US and Europe”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKAM led by chairman and co-founder Maciek Kaminski and his son would “work together with WMG partners and stakeholders to make the vision of WMG a reality” it said.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deal was KAM’s first investment in Australia Maciek Kaminski said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Having met with Wyndham Council and other project partners over the last 12 months and the local community who were grand finalists at the 2022-23 A-League Championships in the side’s inaugural year.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the soccer club has struggled financially in recent months with associated companies reportedly being wound up by creditors.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is hoped the new deal will progress the Wyndham stadium precinct Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook WMG and a consortium of investors launched a major stadium-centric precinct masterplan in 2019 for a 62.5ha site at Tarneit YourLand Developments and Johnson Controls WMG detailed four distinct precincts in the $2-billion masterplan; high-performance sports A staged development over 10 years was detailed but progress has been slow Former Victorian planning minister Richard Wynne approved a key planning amendment to move the project ahead in 2021 only the Ironbark Fields training base has been built A media statement from WMG said the KAM team had “experience in portfolio asset management including the financing structuring and management of large residential and commercial real estate developments in the US and Europe” The deal was KAM’s first investment in Australia “Having met with Wyndham Council and other project partners over the last 12 months and the local community it’s clear there’s a strong desire to get on with the next phase of the exciting project and get it done,” Kaminski said The father-and-son Kaminski team operate across the globe and have in recent years been in negotiations to buy English Premier League Club Everton and Belgium Football Club KV Kortrijk The Australian deal includes A-League Men’s Champions WUFC who were grand finalists at the 2022-23 A-League Championships in the side’s inaugural year But the soccer club has struggled financially in recent months with associated companies reportedly being wound up by creditors Last to get underway in the four-game AFL slate on Super Saturday is West Coast vs Melbourne at Optus Stadium Both clubs are currently in the bottom four on the ladder so this is a chance to try and build some positive momentum We bring you our full preview and betting tips for the clash below Also, Before You Bet will be providing free previews and betting tips for EVERY game in the 2025 AFL season, so make sure to head over to out our AFL Tips regularly to keep up to date with all of our free content Odds: West Coast ($2.60) vs Melbourne ($1.50) Odds and lines provided with thanks to Dabble Note that odds and lines can fluctuate throughout the week Saturday night at Optus Stadium sees the winless West Coast Eagles face off against the Melbourne Demons The Eagles are still looking for their first victory of 2025 sitting at the bottom of the ladder with an 0-7 record While they've come close a couple of times — most notably losing to Essendon by just 2 points two weeks ago — the majority of their games have been blowouts Five of their losses have been by 6+ goals highlighting their struggles across the board the Eagles are finding it tough to compete consistently and are yet to put together a four-quarter performance The Eagles have made a few changes this week a young player with plenty of hype around him but one player isn’t going to turn this team around in a matchup like this The Eagles need a lot more than a couple of fresh faces to deal with Melbourne’s superior depth they’ve been far from their best this season sitting inside the bottom four with a 2-5 record They started 2025 with five straight losses but have managed to turn things around slightly with two wins in a row the Demons are a team with far more talent and upside than West Coast They’ve got the experience and key players to turn it on when it matters Melbourne’s recent form and overall team balance make them the favourites and the inclusion of Jake Melksham gives them another forward option Max Gawn is back to his best and should dominate Matt Flynn in the middle Gawn’s ruck work will ensure the Demons get first use of the ball and that’ll give their midfield the upper hand but they’ve proven they can go on a run when everything clicks has struggled to match up against teams with greater talent and depth and they should have enough to put West Coast away comfortably Throughout the 2025 AFL season we’ll be putting together a fun same game multi for every match at BoomBet using their BetShare feature just click on the BoomBet BetShare button below and our same game multi selections will be added straight into your bet slip on BoomBet You can then enter how much you wish to wager Ed Langdon Anytime Goal Scorer – Has kicked a goal in three of his last four games and obviously comes up against a leaky Eagles outfit here Koltyn Tholstrup Anytime Goal Scorer – Has also kicked a goal in three of his last four games and will likely get a few chances against the inexperienced Eagles defence SGM Odds: $5.50 at BoomBet Jake has been an avid sports fanatic since he could walk but he's also got a soft spot for countless other sports Besides being a major contributor to our sports and fantasy content since 2017 Jake is our Content Manager & Editor and helps to plan and coordinate our team of writers every week He's also one of the unlucky ones that is a keen Port Adelaide and Phoenix Suns fan Editor’s note: Take care when signing up to new sports betting agencies Be sure to read all terms and conditions of any bonus offers deposit/withdrawal requirements and identification verification on each respective site as some of the information on this page may be outdated Before You Bet will do their best to keep this page up to date but takes no responsibility for any information on this page being incorrect Our team of expert horse racing analysts bring you regular horse racing tips from major horse racing meetings in 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a stunning upset after stealing a lead at half time The Eagles are down on clearances 27 to six and inside 50s 29-17 but have forced 12 more turnovers and made the visitors pay Eagles hopes of first win Gawn with the ruckMitchell Woodcock analysis analysisAFLCommentsPremium analysisThree-word analysis as Eagles go down again Jake Santa Maria Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link1 day agoAaron KirbyFull-timeFULL TIME: WCE 76 The clearance numbers explain the night for West Coast alongside Max Gawn having a career-high 35 disposals The Eagles were competitive up forward and in defence but the midfield is a blight on the game at the moment They have too many powerful burst players and not enough in-and-under accumulators Maric ends the night with 26 disposals and 474 metres gained Losing McGovern ended their halfback assaults and Flynn is not the answer to the club’s ruck woes Hard to see where the Eagles go from here but on the positive side they avoided the blow out and kicked goals late Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link1 day agoAaron KirbyFinal rightsWest Coast grabbed two quick goals through Waterman and Cripps to keep the hopes of fans alive but the Demons snuff it out Gawn is just two disposals away from his career-high of 34 and has been the reason the Eagles can’t get anything going from the middle Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link1 day agoAaron KirbyGoalNo way!The Eagles finally go forward and Hewett accidently soccers a goal The ball was brought to ground and bobbled around briefly on the floor as Hewett ran to pick it up his boot got to the ball before his hands and the ball somehow rolled through an open goal Camera IconHewett celebrates a goal. Credit: AFL PhotosShare to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link1 day agoAaron KirbyGoalToo far?The Demons kick the first of the term and extend the lead to more than 30 points West Coast look very tired and will need a monster effort to lift Reid has been moved to halfback to try and get some extra run but it’s still the middle where they are getting smashed Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link1 day agoAaron KirbyHow’s the recovery?Archer Reid has made his way back onto the field after appearing to injury his Achilles in the third term Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link1 day agoAaron KirbyTHREE-QUARTER TIME: WCE 43 Aside from losing McGovern and Archer Reid they could not get their intercept or turnover game working The weight of numbers for Melbourne in the middle finally started to tell Oscar Allen is now the prime defender and he is holding his own far better than he did last week Ginbey and Baker have fallen off after the break with the Demons making them more responsible Waterman still looks very strong when West Coast can get forward but they’ve had just 28 entries Gawn leads all-comers with 30 disposals and has been the major difference in this quarter Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the Link1 day agoAaron KirbyIn trouble?Debutant Bo Allan could be set to enter the one game The ball was kicked out of the Eagles’ backline and Allan scrambled to stop Viney taking an easy mark his swinging arm hit the Demon in the head giving away a 50-metre penalty It will almost certainly get a suspension as well Share to XShare to FacebookCopy the LinkLoad moreGet the latest news from thewest.com.au in your inbox.Sign up for our emails Watch nowLearn the secrets to success in the ultimate coaching clinic featuring iconic Aussie sporting legends.Find out More Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Piling works have begun in Melton where a significant new Melbourne train station development will permanently change how locals travel in the west. The Melton level crossing removal project is now in full swing with crews using a 75-tonne piling rig to dig foundations for two rail bridges. These structures will permanently separate trains from road traffic at both Coburns Road and Exford Road crossings significantly easing congestion in the rapidly growing area Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here The impressive engineering operation involves digging 40 holes reaching depths of up to nine metres These create the foundations for concrete pillars that will support the elevated rail line and the completely redesigned Melbourne train station Each pile requires precision drilling to ensure the structural integrity needed to support the massive rail infrastructure that will soon tower above This project forms part of Victoria’s Big Build initiative, which is tackling traffic bottlenecks across Melbourne’s sprawling suburbs Along with additional road bridges at Ferris Road the four level crossing removals will dramatically improve traffic flow and safety for both motorists and pedestrians The reimagined Melbourne train station represents a major upgrade for public transport users in the western corridor The new facility will feature four platforms – a significant expansion enabling dedicated platforms for trains starting and terminating at Melton while accommodating services continuing along the Ballarat line The design incorporates accessibility features throughout ensuring all passengers can navigate the facility with ease For long-suffering locals, the news that these level crossings will be gone for good two years ahead of schedule will be particularly welcome The expedited timeline means the entire project This accelerated delivery represents a significant win for commuters who have endured congestion at these notorious bottlenecks for decades The Melton works contribute to the Victorian government’s broader commitment to remove 110 level crossings across Melbourne by 2030 the program continues to transform how Melburnians move around their city The Melbourne train station at Melton demonstrates the scale of ambition driving these infrastructure projects The upgraded transport hub will significantly improve connections between Melbourne’s western suburbs and regional Victoria The expanded capacity allows for increased service frequency and better integration with the broader public transport network Commuters traveling along the Ballarat line will experience more reliable journeys as a result of these comprehensive improvements Recent progress nearby includes the completion of piling at Hopkins Road and foundation work for the Watsons Road bridge – indicating the pace at which these infrastructure improvements are being delivered across Melbourne’s western suburbs The coordinated approach ensures that the entire western corridor will benefit from streamlined transport options For more information, head here. 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Stay on current site or go to US version playCan Tottenham make it to the Europa League final (2:11)Alejandro Moreno questions Tottenham's ability to close out their tie vs The group tapped to purchase Western United has told ESPN that an "infrastructure play" drove interest in their new acquisition and that they're confident a proclaimed near-$AUD 100m investment will address the crisis-stricken A-League club's financial woes United parent Western Melbourne Group (WMG) announced on Friday that the Kaminski family through the KAM Melbourne subsidiary of their KAM Sports business was acquiring a controlling stake in both the club and WMG after a year-long process the Kaminski's money is derived from real estate said his family were acquiring "north of 65%" in WMG and that the scale of the investment will be "will be about 100 million WMG's initial awarding of an A-League licence during the 2018 expansion process centred on plans for a public-private partnership with Wyndham City council to develop a vacant 63 hectares in Melbourne's west with a new stadium that would host United at its core with only a training base at Ironbark Fields built and WMG failing to hit milestones that would see Wyndham transfer them the land Matthew Grimaldi of Western United celebrates after scoring a goal Robert Cianflone/Getty ImagesThe deal announced on Friday still requires the approval of the APL, Football Australia and the Foreign Investment Review Board before funds can be released "We are in the process of all of those [approvals] and we feel comfortable with where we are in those processes to come public with [the deal]," said Mikhail Kaminski "Each opportunity had particular circumstances which we were unable to overcome and complete the transaction," Kaminski said in a response to follow-up questions from ESPN "The only way to lift that ban is to make full payment" "That is the first order of business for the entire company," Kaminski said of the financial issues The investment is coming into making it a solid foundation on which we can build and make sure that we could account for everything and that we understood what we were getting into the press has not been kind to the club and the development over the last week That's something we were aware of going in and understood." With its men's and women's sides playing finals this season and a boys' academy in place Kaminski said United would gain security but otherwise be largely untouched after the deal centred on development of the Tarneit precinct "[WMG] has something that we feel we can really bring a lot of value to -- involving the real estate the development and the rest of that," said Kaminski all of the fans really want to hear about [is] what's going on with the club it's the infrastructure play and bringing our historical [knowledge] and getting this project moving and getting the stadium built That's really what drove us to this project to get a stadium that WMG promised to the community That's where we are going to take the first steps to focus on and get that started "I'm not sitting here saying this is philanthropy We are here to make money at the same time [but] I think we really can do some great things to achieve this project and help people." However, while United chairman Jason Sourasis previously committed to ESPN that the stadium would be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season Kaminski said that was "definitely not a realistic time frame." good stadium that's going to stand for a long time in that short a period," he said "We're going to do everything we can with the council and everyone to do it as quickly and safely as possible and we need to speak with the council about understanding what a realistic time frame is from people who have experience doing large-scale construction." as it nabs an ex-Yardbird chef who’s all about fun-forward dishes Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime food designed for drinking plays a strong supporting role with owner Lachlan Jones adding more izakaya-style dishes since opening the doors in 2020 Now, with new chef Geoff Marett at the helm, Benchwarmer’s food is in the spotlight: Marett comes fresh from Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred izakaya Yardbird nostalgic weekly specials and Sunday yakitori are on the cards.SuppliedYardbird – loved by chefs and perennially packed – is known for its meticulous yakitori (Japanese charcoal-grilled chicken skewers) and relaxed atmosphere It’s the kind of place where staff are encouraged to pull up a seat and share a drink with customers working his way from front-of-house into the kitchen and absorbing everything he could as a self-taught chef When democracy protests rocked Hong Kong in 2019 which he continues to run alongside his new role at Benchwarmer Chef Geoff Marett and owner Lachlan Jones at Benchwarmer.SuppliedMarett will pay homage to Yardbird with a dedicated Sunday hibachi menu The char-grilled skewers range from wasabi chicken hearts to gochujang-glazed pork belly and whatever else he feels like throwing on the coals The menu is more freewheeling the rest of the week drawing from Marett’s time cooking in Japan and love of unexpected flavour combinations Crumpet topped with XO lamb, yuzu labneh and hot honey.SuppliedA sourdough crumpet comes piled with XO lamb, yuzu labneh and hot honey riff on Spanish-style mussels with chorizo Marrett serves them with buns sourced from bakery chain Breadtop which he brushes with confit garlic butter Specials lean into childhood favourites like Filet-o-Fish, which is reimagined with panko-crumbed rockling and tartare sauce flecked with takanazuke (pickled mustard greens). Marett’s spin on the slippery Cantonese rice rolls known as cheung fun features “grandma sauce” (house-made Lao Gan Ma chilli crisp) The beer selection continues to be a focus with dishes created with drinks in mind.Supplied“I used to get them as a kid with satay sauce and sesame This is a jazzed-up version but still has the elements of that street style.” Marett has crafted his food with beer in mind and the menu lists a suggested style of beer for each dish There’s also a good selection of sake from Jones’ import business Oishii World 345 Victoria Street, West Melbourne, benchwarmerbar.com.au Doughnuts, ice-cream and nuggets: How this tiny shop puts a creative spin on tofuA small-batch tofu maker is pushing perceptions of the vegetarian staple into new territory, using McDonald’s, low-waste cooking and more for inspiration. Get hands-on with this sushi platter with a difference at this 10-seat city restaurantTiny Temaki Sushi joins Melbourne’s growing number of Japanese specialty venues. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY Back to Latest News back has today announced its agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Western United Football Club and its parent company Western Melbourne Group (WMG) With Western United’s owners having faced a series of financial issues that have delayed its plans to construct a new 15,000-seat stadium at Tarneit in western Melbourne along with related residential and commercial development the investment looks set to restart the model that underpinned the club’s entry into the A-League for the 2019/20 season the investment in Western United is intended to form part of KAM Sports’ wider football-focused Led by its Chairman and co-founder Maciek Kaminski and Chief Executive and co-founder Mikhail Kaminski the KAM Sports team has experience in portfolio asset management including the financing structuring and management of large residential and commercial real estate developments in the USA and Europe With property development being its core business the group has over 40 years’ experience leading and operating both public and private real estate entities It is KAM Sports’ longtime ambition to fuse their international property development experience with football club ownership Maciek Kaminski explained “after a 12-month due diligence process and multiple visits to Melbourne expertise and passion into Western Melbourne Group and its related entities “This represents our first investment ‘down under’ and the combination of integrating sport and real estate to make a meaningful impact in the local community in the west attracted us to this opportunity The scale and scope of the WMG vision aligns very well to our own skill sets where we can add real value “Having met with Wyndham Council and other project partners over the last 12 months and the local community it’s clear there’s a strong desire to get on with the next phase of the exciting project and get it done The community knows that this is a project that will deliver lifetime benefits and produce our future Socceroos and Matildas from Melbourne’s western suburbs and we are fully committed to doing just that we look forward to building on the success of the club and supporting the team in its charge towards a second A-League Men’s title this season we aim to bring financial stability and sustainability to the club and ensuring that it can become one of Australia’s leading professional sporting organisations and strong corporate partner for the league The prospect of being the first sports team to fully own their stadium is exciting and we look forward to accelerating the development of this and seeing it filled with local community and supporters “The continued development of local talent and creating grassroots to elite pathways under the Western United brand is top-of-mind for us.” Jason Sourasis noted “we are thrilled by the significant investment and commitment from KAM Melbourne It was important to partner with a group that aligned with our values and believed in the vision.” Australian Professional Leagues (APL) Chairmen Stephen Conroy added “the pending sale of Western United to KAM Melbourne marks an exciting new chapter for the club the community and Australian football more broadly With KAM Melbourne’s demonstrated commitment to growing the game and commitment to building the stadium this partnership brings fresh energy and enormous potential for success on and off the field.” The transaction is subject to successful completion of the necessary approval processes by Wyndham City the APL and regulatory processes by Football Australia WMG’s bid to enter the A-League was based on a plan to build a sport-driven retail and residential lifestyle precinct on a 62.5-hectare site in Tarneit in Melbourne’s western corridor The centrepiece of the mixed-use development is to house an elite It was revealed yesterday that world football governing body FIFA had imposed a ban on Western United registering any players in the next three transfer windows 2019 concept for the club's stadium at Tarneit in Melbourne’s west (middle credit: Populous) and players and fans securing the A-League Men's regular season trophy for the 2022/23 season (below) 1st May 2025 - FIFA apply recruitment ban to A-League’s Western Untied over ‘various infractions’ 25th April 2025 - Macarthur FC takes Court action against Football Australia over consumer law breach 7th April 2025 - Newcastle Jets name Tain Drinkwater as new Chief Executive 14th March 2025 - Expansion of Wyndham City’s $6 million Galvin Park Sexton Pavilion complete 20th February 2025 - Stephen Conroy takes on A-Leagues Executive Chair role as Commissioner Nick Garcia departs 30th November 2024 - Sporting Organisations welcome Australian 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February 2022 - New Zealand Rugby agrees All Blacks investment from US private equity firm Silver Lake 14th December 2021 - A-Leagues sell 30% stake to US private equity firm Silver Lake 22nd January 2021 - A-League’s Western United gets planning approval for new Wyndham City Stadium 28th November 2020 - Western United use ‘value capture’ model to drive building of Wyndham Stadium 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 A landmark Build-to-Rent (BTR) development at 405-421 Spencer Street West Melbourne has received town planning approval from the City of Melbourne Designed by Plus Architecture for Lofts Property Dalston House integrates heritage conservation with modern urban living Positioned at the intersection of Spencer Street and Batman Street Dalston House will feature 190 apartments ranging from studio size to 4-bedrooms in a 20-storey residential tower representing one of the last high-density projects of its scale in the precinct Located in one of the city’s most dynamic urban corridors this prime site offers a unique balance between city vibrancy and neighbourhood intimacy Flagstaff Gardens and North Melbourne’s Errol Street all within walking distance The project’s design retains and celebrates the site’s industrial heritage through adaptive reuse by preserving significant key elements from its former life as a bakery its clean material palette creates a visual emphasis on the site’s historical character providing private outdoor space and contributing to the building’s layered appearance located on the corner of a major arterial road features a substantial solid facade which contrasts to the other predominantly glass-clad facades that provide views across the city Plus Architecture Principal Jessica Liew said the project showcases the practice’s expertise in heritage preservation and contextual design Plus Architecture Principal,Principal Jessica Liew “The retention of significant heritage elements was a key focus allowing us to merge history with modern design in a way that enhances both the building and the surrounding streetscape we’ve created a contemporary residential offering that balances preservation with innovation while addressing the practical needs of modern urban dwellers.” Dalston House is designed with wellbeing and community in mind through offering residents facilities including hot and cold plunge pools steam and sauna spaces alongside dedicated co-working areas The development offers great accessibility with strong public transport connection links and proximity to Melbourne’s key employment and lifestyle precincts Ground-floor retail and commercial spaces will further enhance the precinct and contribute to the vibrancy of West Melbourne “Dalston House reflects our continued commitment to creating high-quality residential spaces” says Peter Lofitis has been instrumental in bringing this project to life we have successfully navigated complex planning challenges to create a development that thoughtfully responds to Melbourne’s evolving urban landscape.” “This project has now transitioned to a build-to-rent development aligning with the strong momentum of the Build-to-Rent sector Dalston House is underpinned by a long-standing belief in the West Melbourne precinct — its rich character established amenities and close proximity to the CBD.” As Melbourne’s BTR sector continues to grow with a premium experience and community-focused design in a sought-after location Dalston House marks the addition to Plus Architecture’s portfolio of six residential towers currently under design development within the City of Melbourne You must be logged in to post a comment Construction industry ready as Queensland hospital expansion review concludes Boroondara opens nominations for 2025 Urban Design Awards Construction industry leaders to take part in 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout New leadership team appointed to overhaul QLD’s construction regulator Engineers Australia calls for target of 60,000 additional engineering graduates by 2035 Willmott Dixon selected to lead construction of Northern Roots Visitor Centre in Oldham New York state launches US$16.6m road resurfacing initiative on Long Island Foster + Partners unveils design for luxury green community on Laheq Island Victoria Tower Adelaide celebrates topping out milestone Plus Architecture secures DA approval for landmark build-to-rent project in West Melbourne Why concrete carbon sequestration could revolutionise the construction industry Adoption of AI in construction remains low with widespread concerns CFMEU investigation uncovers bad behaviour in building industry Sector hones in on sustainable building elements to meet efficiency standards Concrete surface treatments still improving after decades of innovation You need to enable javascript to view latest disruptions Stay updated about the West Gate Tunnel Project with key announcements and milestones A majority stake in embattled A-Leagues club Western United has been sold to an American real estate group Western United will feel confident there is light at the end of the tunnel after a deal was struck to sell a controlling stake in the embattled A-Leagues club to American investors. United’s finances have been under a microscope in recent months, while the club this week received a three-window ban from FIFA on registering new players. There have also long been queries over whether the club is able to deliver on the promise of a full-size stadium in Tarneit that was the centrepiece of its successful bid to enter the league. But the club has maintained hope new investors will be able to inject the cash required. After several apparent false starts, KAM Melbourne, a subsidiary of “portfolio asset management” group KAM Sports, have stepped in, taking a majority stake in the club and parent company Western Melbourne Group. The Kaminskis: chairman Maciek (MG) Kaminski and CEO Mikhail Kaminski are most well known for their failed attempts to purchase Everton in 2022-23. “After a 12-month due diligence process and multiple visits to Melbourne, we are delighted to inject our capital, expertise and passion into Western Melbourne Group and its related entities,” said chairman Maciek (MG) Kaminski. “This represents our first investment down under, and the combination of integrating sport and real estate to make a meaningful impact in the local community in the west attracted us to this opportunity.” The transaction is subject to successful completion of the necessary approval processes by Wyndham City, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and regulatory processes by Football Australia (FA). United’s future centres around housing the professional sports club in the midst of large-scale property development in Tarneit. “Given our sporting ambitions, we look forward to building on the success of the club and supporting the team in its charge towards a second A-League Men’s title this season,” Kaminski said. “More importantly, we aim to bring financial stability and sustainability to the club, and ensuring that it can become one of Australia’s leading professional sporting organisations and strong corporate partner for the league.” Chairman of Western Melbourne Group, Jason Sourasis was “thrilled” with KAM’s commitment. “We are thrilled by the significant investment and commitment from KAM Melbourne. It was important to partner with a group that aligned with our values and believed in the vision,” he said in a club announcement. “It has been an intensive 12-month due diligence process, in which KAM Melbourne took the time to truly understand our vision and the role it will play in shaping the needs of a fast-growing community. “This investment also marks a significant milestone for Wyndham City Council, Australian Football and Australian Sport in general. It will ensure the delivery of significant social and economic benefits for the City of Wyndham and the state of Victoria. “Most importantly, it allows for the acceleration of sporting pathways for boys and girls in the West of Melbourne, allowing them to “Dream Big” whilst supporting their local teams and hopefully following in the footsteps of their sporting idols.” United’s ALM team host Auckland at Ironbark Fields on Saturday. a subdivision and the unpaid superA struggling plan to bankroll an A-League club with a residential property development is emblematic of the financial challenges facing Australian soccer Western United founder and former Socceroo Steve Horvat the club’s star player Abel Walatee and A-league chairman Stephen Conroy In a desolate landscape about 31 kilometres west of Melbourne a small group of noisy fans is trying to generate some atmosphere by banging drums and singing through megaphones you boys in green,” comes the chant from the south-eastern corner of the new Ironbark Fields soccer ground ABC News News HomeSport Western Bulldogs and Adelaide score big winsBy Andrew McGarry Jack Crisp (centre) is consoled by Magpies teammates after missing his late shot on goal Link copiedShareShare articleGeelong has held on to beat Collingwood in a thriller at the MCG as the drama extended beyond the final siren In an unbelievable finish, record-breaking Magpie Jack Crisp marked on the siren and had a shot to win the game but hooked the kick right to give the Cats a three-point win It's testament to the character and culture that we have," Magpies coach Craig McRae said after the agonising 13.12 (90) to 12.15 (87) loss regardless of what the scoreboard said." Meanwhile, West Coast threatened a boilover against Melbourne but the Demons took control in the second half to claim a comfortable 32-point victory The Western Bulldogs demolished Port Adelaide in a one-sided encounter in Ballarat The Bulldogs-Power match featured fewer than 5,000 spectators because of building works at the Ballarat venue Bailey Smith played a key role in the Cats' triumph over the Magpies Cats recruit Bailey Smith could not help himself with the former Bulldog comparing the atmosphere created by more than 80,000 spectators at the MCG to playing in Ballarat "It's beautiful … I'm not getting that at Ballarat," Smith told Fox Footy after the Cats' win over the Magpies Also on Saturday, the Adelaide Crows broke Carlton's winning streak, handing the Blues a hefty 60-point defeat after Jordan Dawson starred Look back at how the action unfolded in our blog Submit a comment or question Log in to commentLive updatesLatestOldestPinnedSat 2:56amSat 3 May 2025 at 2:56amAFL Saturday scoreboardABy Andrew McGarry ReactReactCopy linkSat 1:11pmSat 3 May 2025 at 1:11pmCrisp misses after the siren as Cats claim modern-day classic against the PiesCBy Chris De Silva Collingwood's ironman Jack Crisp has missed a shot at goal after the siren as Geelong claimed an epic duel by three points Crisp marked about 50m out and his shot missed to the right with Geelong ending the Magpies' six-game winning streak on Saturday night at the MCG 13.12 (90) to 12.15 (87) the Cats took a 17-point lead late in the game on the back of an outstanding last quarter from captain Patrick Dangerfield set up Crisp for the potentially fairytale finish This is Crisp's 245th-consecutive game breaking the long-standing record set by Melbourne great Jim Stynes There was also controversy in the frenetic last few minutes with Bobby Hill running down Shaun Mannagh in the middle But Mannagh was paid the free kick because Hill's tackle was too low on his legs Collingwood small forward Lachie Schultz had a shot at goal late and it was ruled a behind The Magpies will rue this as one that they let slip given they dominated for plenty of the game When Ollie Henry pounced and snapped his second goal eight minutes into the last quarter the Cats led for the first time since the opening term Dangerfield had 13 possessions in the last term as he put the Cats on his back and kicked a goal Geelong sent Oisin Mullin to sit on Nick Daicos and while the Magpies star still had 28 possessions Daicos' frustration was apparent in the last term when he gave away a free to Mullin and a 50m penalty Needing to respond after last week's loss to Carlton the Cats made a quick start and kicked the first three goals But the Magpies settled and when Mihocek converted from his strong mark Geelong lost ruckman Rhys Stanley at quarter time with a hamstring injury Collingwood continued to look more threatening in the second term and piled the pressure on the Cats who managed to stay with them and only trailed by seven points at the main break Mihocek missed a shot at goal and the Magpies held a game-high lead of 20 points But Geelong kicked three of the next four goals including Oliver Wiltshire's first in his second senior game and the margin was still seven points at three-quarter time despite Collingwood having 14 more inside 50s ReactReactCopy linkKey EventSat 1:01pmSat 3 May 2025 at 1:01pmPetracca's heartfelt message to Oliver's 'bravery'CBy Chris De Silva Melbourne star Christian Petracca has paid tribute to teammate Clayton Oliver who missed tonight's win due to mental health reasons Petracca lauds Oliver for being able to speak out about his mental state I just want to give him a massive shoutout," he tells Fox Footy "It's incredible bravery and vulnerability to be able to speak up and say that he's not alright "We're wrapping our arms around him and I think we've come a long way I think it's incredible his ability to just own it and accept that he's not going well but I'll give him a call and a text message and send my best to him sometimes we get ridiculed or shut down for showing emotion or expressing our feelings the ability to show bravery and vulnerability is really good."  12:56pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:56pmImperious Gawn leads Demons to big win over EaglesDBy Dean Bilton Max Gawn has produced yet another rucking masterclass as Melbourne overcame a wasteful first half to post a 32-point AFL win over West Coast at Perth Stadium The Demons trailed by 12 points early in the third quarter of Saturday night's match but they kicked nine of the next 10 goals to secure the 16.12 (108) to 11.10 (76) in front of 41,991 fans Melbourne's third win on the trot improved its record to 3-5 while West Coast (0-8) remains winless and on bottom of the table racking up a career-high 35 disposals to go with 47 hitouts The 33-year-old also played match-winning roles in recent wins over Richmond and Fremantle and he helped Melbourne win the clearance battle 48-26 and inside 50m count 59-43 against the Eagles Demons forward Jake Melksham could be in trouble for his body shove on Jeremy McGovern that catapulted the star Eagles defender into a marking contest McGovern slammed into the back of Harrison Petty after receiving the shove The premiership defender was subbed out at half-time and his absence was heavily felt by West Coast as the Dees dominated in the second half Melbourne also subbed out Petty at halftime due to concussion West Coast debutant Bo Allan also faces a nervous wait for his swinging arm to the head of Jack Viney as the Demons tagger took a mark Christian Petracca finished with 29 disposals eight clearances and a goal for the Demons in the absence of Clayton Oliver (personal reasons) seven clearances) restricted Harley Reid to just 14 disposals and no clearances Eagles midfielder Tim Kelly finished with just 14 disposals and three clearances West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen did some nice things in an under-siege defence while Jake Waterman and Elijah Hewett kicked three goals apiece 12:52pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:52pm'Nearly brought a tear to my eye': Crisp reacts after heartbreaking missCBy Chris De Silva  Here's Jack Crisp after that heartbreaking finish on the post-siren set shot "A lot's going through my mind," he says "I was feeling pretty happy and content and confident in my ability to kick the goal at the end there "I had lots of blokes talk to me about this is what dreams are made of and then it was just about routine "We practice these scenarios and set shots that often throughout the week and I got the distance easy Crisp says he was emotional after being embraced by his teammates following the miss "We feel like we've built a really good culture like that," he says "We like to celebrate what happens on the field even if we win or lose we celebrate people and what they're achieving and their milestones as well "I definitely felt a lot of love with everyone getting around me "It nearly brought a tear to my eye to be fair." 12:45pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:45pmFinal stats from the MCG after a thrillerCBy Chris De Silva Here's how the final numbers look after an incredible win by Geelong Here were the top three-ranked players on the ground and there's no surprises as to who was the leader 12:36pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:36pm'Not getting that at Ballarat': Bailey Smith's swipe at the BulldogsCBy Chris De Silva It's safe to say Bailey Smith is enjoying life in Geelong and there appears to be no love lost between he and his old team He has a little swipe here at the Bulldogs Smith gets asked what it was like playing in front of that bumper crowd and here was his response so it's beautiful," he tells Cam Mooney "I'm very grateful to be where I am "I'm just forever in debt to this club so I'll keep working my ass off to repay them "I'm doing what I love and that's competing 12:30pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:30pm'It was a pretty special match': Dangerfield reacts after epic contestCBy Chris De Silva Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield was absolutely superhuman in that final quarter An incredible 13 of Dangerfield's 29 touches came in the final quarter He ends the game with a game-high 11 groundball gets I think," he tells Cam Mooney on Fox Footy and it was (about) wrestling back that momentum "We weren't great around the ball and they were starting to get some nice looks out of stoppage and I felt like we wrestled back that momentum and made it a bit more of a scrap and controlled play a bit better I think we were in an OK position and then bang they are a team that never gives up and they always fight." 12:25pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:25pmFT: Melbourne 16.12 (108) def West Coast 11.10 (76)DBy Dean Bilton You always felt as if Max Gawn and Melbourne would break this one open at some point and the floodgates certainly burst clear in the third quarter The Demons' midfield dominance was profound and that turned into big wins in the inside 50 count also this might actually be the most disappointing showing of the season so far Against a team 14th on the ladder and at home this was seen as potentially a winnable game and they were indeed in front at half-time a horrible showing from a team that looks as far away from a victory as ever and only a handful of young players contributed anything at all Three in a row gets the season back alive again 12:19pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:19pmFT: Geelong 13.12 (90) defeats Collingwood 12.15 (87)CBy Chris De Silva That is one of the best games of footy I have ever seen Collingwood looked absolutely gone for all money with four minutes left The umpires gave a free kick against Mark Blicavs for holding the ball in the middle of the ground with six seconds left Steele Sidebottom grabbed the ball and slammed it on the boot haphazardly and Jack Crisp Crisp went back and badly missed the set shot so the Cats survive Pies teammates come from everywhere to console Crisp after his miss "It was like a footy Gods sort of moment wasn't it?" says Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield after the match Dangerfield was absolutely outstanding in that final quarter putting on the Superman cape has he has done so often throughout his career There was a number of controversial calls go against the Pies in the final few minutes the most controversial being that disallowed Schultz goal which will be a massive talking point in the wash-up 12:18pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:18pmCRISP MISSES GAME-WINNING EFFORT!CBy Chris De Silva 12:17pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:17pmCRISP TO KICK AFTER THE SIRENCBy Chris De Silva Steele Sidebottom sends it forward and Jack Crisp with a diving mark 40m out seconds before the siren 12:16pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:16pmMihocek goals with 20 seconds leftCBy Chris De Silva The margin is four points with 20 seconds remaining 12:15pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:15pmHUGE tripping call goes against the PiesCBy Chris De Silva Bobby Hill with an excellent chasedown tackle on Shaun Mannagh in the middle of the ground Everyone thinks it's holding the ball but the umpire says Hill's tripped Mannagh That's a stiff call but replays show that Hill's tackle attempt did slide below the hips so it's probably the correct call from the umpire 12:13pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:13pmMihocek keeps the Pies alive with a crucial goalCBy Chris De Silva Brody Mihocek drills a set shot to cut the margin to 10 points but there is enough time here for the Pies 12:12pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:12pmPies denied a goal after a dubious touched callCBy Chris De Silva Lachie Schultz doesn't quite make the distance on a set shot but Mark Blicavs goes for a spoil and doesn't really look to make any contact with the ball The boundary umpire comes in to call it touched but it's sent upstairs The ARC deems that there is insufficient evidence to overturn the on-field call Geelong by 16 points with three minutes left 12:09pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:09pmBowes snaps truly after another Dangerfield assistCBy Chris De Silva Jack Bowes makes it five straight goals for the Cats and it's going to be tough from here Patrick Dangerfield is doing everything but serve the popcorn in the stands He rucks at the forward line stoppage and then wins the loose ball on the ground and dishes it off to Bowes Dangerfield has completely taken over this match 12:06pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:06pmFive minutes to go at the MCGCBy Chris De Silva What does Collingwood have left in the tank here The Cats are running all over the top of them in this quarter Mark Blicavs and Patrick Dangerfield are all having HUGE quarters 12:04pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:04pmDangerfield drills a HUGE set shot to extend leadCBy Chris De Silva Patrick Dangerfield drills a set shot from 45m out on a slight angle to give the Cats an 11-point lead Max Holmes steamed out of a centre clearance and decided to go for a banana inside 50 and Dangerfield read it best to take a sliding mark on the lead Brayden Maynard reckons Dangerfield put his knee into him after taking the mark and he's not happy 12:02pmSat 3 May 2025 at 12:02pmDempsey puts Cats back in front after contested markCBy Chris De Silva Ollie Dempsey drills a set shot from directly in front 20m out from goal to give the Cats a five-point lead Dempsey outpointed his man Jack Crisp after a long kick deep inside 50 and the Pies defence is LIVID Brayden Maynard giving the back six a stern talking to as the ball travels back to the centre Nick Daicos has been held to just one possession in this quarter CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced Three new inbound express lanes are set to open on Melbourne’s West Gate Freeway in March delivering quicker trips and less congested roads in the city’s west Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure made the announcement that the lanes will soon open following resurfacing works and the installation of new barriers – with express lanes running inbound from the M80 Ring Road interchange to the West Gate Bridge The works are being delivered as part of the State Government’s West Gate Tunnel Project and will reduce the impact of weaving and merging traffic – separating traffic in the express lanes from the busy entry and exit ramps off Grieve Parade The outbound express lanes will be introduced later in 2025 providing a direct journey from the approach over Williamstown Road to the M80 Ring Road and Princes Freeway The freeway will be monitored by a state-of-the-art traffic management system that will include electronic signs to alert drivers to lane closures or traffic diversions in case of breakdowns or accidents This system will help manage traffic more effectively and minimise delays The West Gate Tunnel Project will make commutes faster and more reliable for drivers from Melbourne’s outer western suburbs saving them around 20 minutes through new express lanes and providing an alternative to the West Gate Bridge As the first phase of major summer works ends there will be lane and ramp closures citybound on the West Gate Freeway from 15 February to early March The West Gate Tunnel Project will not only provide benefits for road users in the outer west but also provide the missing link in the Federation Trail improving accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists by upgrading and building 14km of paths and delivering a continuous route from Werribee to the city Minister Williams said that every Victorian wants to spend less time stuck in traffic and more time with family “That’s why we’re delivering major road upgrades and the West Gate Tunnel – providing faster and safer journeys for decades to come,” Ms Williams said “The West Gate Tunnel will take 9,000 trucks off local roads and slash commute times by at least 20 minutes for people living in Werribee.”   The Women in Industry Awards are a platform to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women across a diverse range.. 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All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media The West Coast Eagles and the Melbourne Demons are set to go head-to-head on Saturday in Round 8 of the 2025 Australian Football League (AFL) season as the former side continue their hunt for their first win of the campaign The Eagles have had a horrendous start to their 2025 campaign as Andrew McQualter's side have failed to grab a single victory in their opening seven games The closest they have come to a win was against Essendon in Round 6 They have lost four games with a difference of 50 points or more and are placed bottom of the ladder heading into Round 8 Melbourne LIVE in Australia on Kayo (free trial) Melbourne have also had a disappointing home-and-away season thus far after kicking off their campaign with five straight defeats that placed them in the same peril as the Eagles Simon Goodwin's side have since bounced back in immense fashion as they have taken back-to-back wins against Fremantle and Richmond and are now placed 15th on the ladder The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game Kayo Sports are providing both live and catch-up coverage of Saturday's match The clash will also be available to watch on Fox Footy Fans can stream West Coast Eagles vs. Melbourne on Kayo which is currently offering a free trial for new subscribers so you can essentially watch this game and others this week for free The match will also be streamed on the AFL website WATCH:Best of AFL action LIVE in Australia on Kayo (free trial) The AFL Round 8 game between Collingwood vs It will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones: If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more > Aditya Gokhale is a freelance writer with the Sporting News with almost five years of experience in sports journalism He also works with GOAL.com as a news writer and has previously worked with companies like The Nutmeg Assist Aditya continues to play football daily with his local team and also competes professionally as a sim racer Major works have kicked off in Truganina to build the new Hopkins Road bridge with a 65-tonne piling rig already hard at work digging bridge foundations on the north side of the rail line A 5-day 24/7 construction blitz in Melton and Truganina wrapped up last week with crews undertaking preparatory track works the piling rig will dig 48 holes up to 9m deep as part of the foundations for the new road bridge The Hopkins Road level crossing removal will see trains separated from vehicles by building a new road bridge over the rail line Separating trains and vehicles will improve safety and travel reliability with a dedicated shared use path on the road bridge making journeys safer for pedestrians and cyclists The level crossing will be gone and the new road bridge open by 2026 – 2 years ahead of schedule – along with level crossings at Exford we're removing 7 level crossings between the city and Melton and building a brand-new Melton Station Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Melbourne straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Melbourne without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Melbourne A gigantic new Costco store has finally opened in Melbourne's westThe mega warehouse is almost as big as the MCG you better start making space in your pantries because you'll want to have room for all the mind-boggling bargains you'll be nabbing at the huge new Costco store in your neighbourhood.  After years of anticipation the bulk-buy retailer has finally opened a gigantic new warehouse in Ardeer The store replaced the now-closed Docklands location The 16,000 square metre store – spanning almost the same size as the MCG – opened on Wednesday with thousands of shoppers flocking to nab the ripper deals the retailer is known for You won't just get giant versions of your favourite pantry items here – although we're eyeing off that one-kilogram jar of Nutella Costco Ardeer has various wild specials selling everything from golf carts and human-sized dog beds to archery sets and palm trees It's basically the ultimate danger zone for impulse buying.  There's also a food court serving up the classic pizza and hotdogs plus a sushi bar. Costco Ardeer even has a members-only petrol station with fuel as cheap as 30 cents less than other retailers across Melbourne.   It's a timely opening considering the ever-rising cost of living and economic downturn – with more and more Melburnians looking to find ways to save on their grocery bill you have to buy an annual membership to shop at Costco that's a small price to pay if you're a smart shopper who can bulk buy to save a lot more cash.  You can find out more about the Costco Ardeer store here.  Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Melbourne newsletter for the best of the city Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Williamstown – founded first as Port Harwood in 1835 – was once a real contender to become Melbourne’s CBD The seaside suburb was renamed after King William IV a couple of years later – roughly the same time the locale became the first harbour setting it up to be the maritime village we know today You’ll find rich history shining in every corner from elegant Victorian-era buildings to pubs that have been around for generations For those who love long stretches of sand and the outdoors but want to be in close proximity to the city the laid-back ’burb offers the best of both worlds with Williamstown Beach and Williamstown Botanic Gardens accessible within minutes locals can often be found walking along the glistening pier admiring yachts before they set sail for the day The views of both the ocean and the city are unbeatable particularly for those lucky residents living in one of Williamstown’s impressive harbourfront properties Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines the grand 1890-built pub Morning Star Hotel reopened with a new California-meets-Melbourne look and and menu There are pub staples including parmas and cheeseburgers plus fancier plates such as pork tomahawk served with apple-ginger sauce; tender lamb shoulder with pearl couscous and yoghurt sauce; salted snapper fritters; and Scotch eggs with hot mustard Grab a seat in the front bar fitted out with retro mosaic tiles and vintage lighting or head to the 100-capacity beer garden at the back for drinks in the sun head to the three-storey Hobsons Bay Hotel with its classic rustic charm On the flame-licked menu: brasserie-style steaks with condiment plates and grilled barramundi served with asparagus There’s also no shortage of waterfront dining rooms in town Sebastian is inspired by the food and booze culture of San Sebastian in Spain white and blue walls and seafront views transport you straight to Basque country Pier Farm also embraces the Med with takes on Spanish cuisine along with Italian dishes like handmade black truffle ravioli topped with veal ragu If you’re not heading to the pub for knock-offs there’s a long list of bars worth checking out French and Italian drops and small plates to match Bathtub Gin offers a variety of house-made gins – either matched with Long Rays tonics or mixed into top-notch cocktails like the Melbourne Negroni made with the distillery’s coffee gin The Seaworks precinct is home to Williamstown’s Maritime Museum and plays host to many art and music events throughout the year While away an afternoon strolling down Nelson Place the suburb’s buzzy shopping and eating hub It’s also where you’ll find some of Williamstown’s most beautiful homes in Williamstown And the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria – which dates back to 1853 – is a popular spot for socialising and active boating Matthew John from Buxton Mosman: The oceanside suburb that screams ‘Sydney’ Daylesford: Itching for a tree change? This gold-rush town ticks the boxes Camperdown: Why students are being priced out of this inner-city suburb 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 Perri Projects redeveloping 2.72 hectare site in Maribyrnong Another data center is being planned in Melbourne As reported by the Urban Developer investment firm and property developer Perri Projects has filed plans for a data center in West Footscray The proposal is for a new four-story data center on a 2.72-hectare site at 1 McArthur Street and 63 Sunshine Road The site is currently home to a four-story warehouse known as the Goldsbrough Mort and Co Ltd Woolstore building which would be located close to NextDC’s M3 facility The plans for the Perri Melbourne Data Centre are now before the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning through its fast-track option A subdivision permit has already been granted by the City of Maribyrnong Council Central Godown Pty Ltd is listed as the applicant which has joint ownership of the site with Albert Kennedy Pty Ltd Perri Projects director David Scalzo is listed in ASIC records as the director of Central Godown Greenbox Architects has designed the plans for the project “Sited adjacent to the heritage-listed Goldsbrough Mort & Co Woolstore warehouse in West Footscray, the Perri Melbourne Data Centre was designed as a modern interpretation of the heritage facade to the rear,” Greenbox said on its project page “A rhythm of brick bands and glazed panels intersected with strong vertical columns gives the data center a strong presence on Sunshine Road The Goldsborough Mort Woolstore is listed as of regional historical and architectural significance “This and the adjoining Australian Estates wool stores represent the height of the development of the wool and pastoral industries in Victoria,” according to the Victorian Heritage Database “The scale of the architecture of these buildings reflects the prosperity of the firms and the great contribution of the wool industry to Australia's trade and growth in the post-war period.” Goldsbrough Mort & Co was an Australian agricultural business that dates back to the 1840s; after a series of mergers Part of the wool store site was previously approved for redevelopment by Perri for a project that would include warehouses Perri Projects is a Melbourne-based private investment and property development group; the company is involved in industrial and residential developments across the city Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Critically endangered bird detected after analysis of tens of thousands of hours of song meter recordings Notoriously elusive and difficult to spot, the rare birds were detected on two pockets of remnant grassland by Zoos Victoria, with the help of AI. The zoo installed 35 audio recorders, called song meters, across nine properties with suitable habitat. After collecting tens of thousands of hours of recordings, they used AI to sift through the data. They identified the birds’ distinctively soft and low “ooming” call at two sites, with human experts confirming the discovery. Read moreZoos Victoria’s threatened species program coordinator The organisation would work with landowners and managers to protect the birds Once abundant across south-eastern Australia, plains-wanderer populations have radically declined due to the loss of their grassland habitat and now number between 250 and 1,000 wild birds given that less than 1% of their grassland habitat remained in Victoria even though the landscape has changed pretty drastically.” Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Standing about 15cm tall, or roughly the size of a pencil, with wide, yellow eyes, some describe the plains-wanderer as looking like a “cartoon version of a bird” “They’re very endearing and quite eccentric,” Hartnett said the females formed “a shape with her wings like a jet plane and chased the males around” plains-wanderer females were more colourful They were the ones that defended their territory while the plainer males looked after the eggs Plains-wanderers’ feathers are covered in ‘lovely little twirls Photograph: Jo Howell/Melbourne ZooAnd it was the females that made the bird’s distinctive “oom” or “boom” calls developed by the Museums Victoria Research Institute and Queensland University of Technology The birds’ preferred habitat is grass tussocks interspersed with bare earth and no trees “We’ve often referred to the plains-wanderer as a ‘goldilocks species’,” she said describing how the birds liked their grassland “not too dense the birds tended to stay and establish a territory The species was unique from a genetic and evolutionary standpoint “They’re in a family of their own,” which explained why birdwatchers were keen to spot them “A lot of international birdwatchers want to see every single family of bird in the world So at some point they have to come along and look for plains-wanderers.” Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks Dolby, who runs birdwatching tours and offers tips on finding rare birds via his guide books said plains-wanderers could easily be mistaken for a buttonquail Their feathers were covered in “lovely little twirls while the females sported a red chest and white-spotted black collar He said the birds relied on camouflage and “crouching down” for survival – a tactic that made it harder for birdwatchers to spot them So he often listened out for their calls first or used thermal cameras to spot them in the grass The call recogniser sifted through data for sound patterns that matched the plains-wanderer call – looking through “millions of minutes of recordings”. It could occasionally throw up false positives, such as a cow’s moo, she said. Having detected the birds at two new locations – one on private land, one public – Hartnett said they planned to keep searching for more birds in the volcanic landscape to the west of Melbourne. “We welcome anyone who thinks they may have seen one of these birds on their property to get in touch, and we can put these audio recorders out there.” This place opened recently and has the whole city talking Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus The definitive guide to Melbourne’s most essential food and drink experiences – updated every week Benchwarmer is a laid-back beer hall and takeaway bottle shop that combines an obscure beer list with an excellent food line-up When the sun’s beaming down Victoria Street astroturfed beer garden out back is a solid back-up There are plenty of long tables and window seating in the main room During the day the white walls and tall arches keep things light; at night the room is bathed in warm red and purple glows The next room over has a couple of date-night booths (colour: ’70s orange) that look into the kitchen The menu is by executive chef Geoff Marett who spent five years cooking at Hong Kong’s world-famous Yardbird There’s always something new on the menu here from snacky options like kingfish tostadas and chicken katsu with curry gravy to larger shareable Japanese izakaya classics plus a few hard seltzers and a tidy line-up of sake This place was added to the Hot List recently and has the whole city talking Phone: (03) 9329 5979 Website: benchwarmerbar.com.au We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes, restaurants, bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion. 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West Melbourne community members will gather on the steps of Parliament this Wednesday November 27 in support of a petition being debated for bus network reform in the western suburbs has already garnered over 3000 signatures and draws attention to the inadequacy of bus services in Melbourne’s western suburbs The petition requests that the Legislative Council call on the Victorian government to commit at least $100 million additional annual operational funding in the next budget cycle It also calls for a capital investment of at least $100 million to reform the bus network across the western metropolitan area into a fast The petition will be debated at 5:30pm by Western Metropolitan Upper House member David Ettershank MP organised by Sustainable Cities – a collective of community members passionate about sustainable and equitable transport – aims to bring even more attention to the growing issue “Residents in the west are fed up with their broken bus system,” a Sustainable Cities statement read “All those who support transport equity are invited to join Sustainable Cities Collective for a rally and photo action, prior to the debate.” The western suburbs have long had issues with bus service frequency and access, with recent attempts to improve the system labelled a “piecemeal approach”. Last week, public and active transport minister Gabrielle Williams announced that a new bus route will commence on Sunday December 8, connecting Eynesbury and Weir Views with Melton Station. While this is a much needed service for Melbourne’s fast-growing west, Sustainable Cities are calling for more. “In comparison with this government’s investment in big road infrastructure projects, it feels like residents of the west are continuously being given scraps, and expected to be grateful for them,” the statement read. “Comparing investment between transport modes aside, this piecemeal approach to bus reform disappoints in contrast with what was set out in Victoria’s Bus Plan of 2021. The first objective of the plan is to “make the network simpler, faster and more reliable.” Furthermore, between 2023 and 2030 the key actions include implementation of “reforms that transform Victoria’s bus network and align it with growing demand” Sustainable Cities spokesperson Adele Vosper says adding single services doesn’t transform the network, it doesn’t make it simpler and its not going to get residents in Melbourne’s West where they need to go. “The Allan government need to stand by the bus plan and announce a network reform that’s bold and truly transformational,” she says. “They could create a fast, connected bus service in the west with buses coming every ten minutes, just by reallocating current resources – so what’s the hold up?” Australasian Bus & Coach (ABC) is the leading bus and coach publication in the region, providing news directly to the local industry. For more than 35 years, ABC has released monthly magazines all about buses and coaches, while our website and eNewsletter continue to keep the industry updated each and every day.  The plans for the PMDC data centre are now before the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning through its fasttrack option, the Development Facilitation Program.  The proposal is for a 2.72ha site at 1 McArthur Street and 63 Sunshine Road, West Footscray. The developer confirmed the project had a development cost of $800 million and an expected end value of $1 billion. A subdivision permit has already been granted by the City of Maribyrnong Council. On the site that fronts Sunshine Road and McArthur Street is a four-storey warehouse, the Goldsbrough Mort and Co Ltd Woolstore building.  To the south of that warehouse is a single-storey annexed building and 9720sq m of vacant land that fronts McArthur Street to the west and Indwe Street to the south. The site is within the West Footscray Core Employment area and Tottenham Railway Station is 600m away. Greenbox Architects has designed the plans for the four-storey data centre. End-of-trip facilities, plant services, two fuel storage rooms and an administration room would be on the lower ground floor. There would also be parking for 49 cars and 15 motorbikes accessed via McArthur Street. The ground floor would have a loading dock, two security rooms, vehicle entry along the north side of the building, administration and plant services space as well as two substation areas and a data hall. Two more data halls, plant service and administration rooms are planned for the first floor, and another data hall, plant service and administration space on the second floor.  Central Godown Pty Ltd is listed as the applicant, which has joint ownership of the site with Albert Kennedy Pty Ltd according to the title deed.  Perri Projects director David Scalzo is listed in ASIC records as the director of Central Godown.  Today, WoMEDA (West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance) released its half yearly economic update which shows West of Melbourne residents have seen a rapid surge in employment increasing by 100,000 jobs in just six years almost half the employed face a regular commute beyond the west After a long period of relatively low participation Melbourne’s West has emerged as one of the strongest labour markets in Victoria with its residents now accounting for one sixth of Greater Melbourne’s total workforce While there has been significant growth in local industries such as transport almost half of all West Melbourne’s employed workers still commute out of the region for their jobs with 32 per cent regularly travelling into the CBD Yet despite a population of nearly 1 million people Melbourne’s West has only three metropolitan train lines still relying heavily on V-Line regional trains resulting in tough commutes that appear to disproportionate impact women The report found that there is a 10 per cent gap between the female and male employment to population ratios for West Melbourne residents compared with a 7.6 per cent deficit for Australia as a whole The need to commute to work is cited as a potential cause of this gap alongside the challenges in finding affordable childcare Chair of WoMEDA, Professor Peter Dawkins said that “It’s great to see such high levels of employment in the West of Melbourne it’s a relatively young population with a lot to offer” there is still a very high rate of commuting and while increased rates of working from home have eased some of the pain it still impacts labour market participation and productivity We argue the need to commute should be reduced through policies aimed at growing jobs inside the region” said that the gender gap is of serious concern “The level of commuting and challenges in securing affordable child-care are two of the most likely causes of the gender gap in labour market participation in Melbourne’s West” The report also includes forecasts of employment for the next decade, provided to WoMEDA by the Centre of Policy Studies Growth of 84,000 jobs for West of Melbourne residents is forecast between January 2024 and mid-2033 This represents a growth rate of 1.75%per annum over the next decade well outstripping the national growth rate of 1.4% Over 30% of that growth is expected to be health care and social assistance where over half of the jobs are based in the region which will help to reduce the overall burden of commuting The report’s major author, Professor Janine Dixon Director of the Centre of Policy Studies at Victoria University said that “the growth of health care and social assistance is a major nationwide trend but the West of Melbourne has grown its share of jobs in this sector” She added that “while there is some way to go this means that the region now has a fairer share of locally supplied health services and associated employment opportunities” the growth in health care and social assistance employment is offset by low growth of those industries such as logistics manufacturing and construction which have a high share of local employment Following a consistent six-year decline in manufacturing employment opportunities in the West of Melbourne the Centre of Policy Studies has forecast that the industry will grow by 2,500 across the next decade  Signs of a resurgence in the local manufacturing industry will be welcome news to West Melbourne residents looking to save time Elders and families of the Kulin Nation (Melbourne campuses) the Eora Nation (Sydney campus) and the Yugara/YUgarapul and Turrbal Nation (Brisbane campus) who are the traditional owners of University land As we share our own knowledge practices within the University may we pay respect to the deep knowledge embedded within the Aboriginal community and recognise their ownership of Country We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and share knowledge is a place of age-old ceremonies of celebration and that the Traditional Owners' living culture and practices have a unique role in the life of this region famous for its excellent Japanese- and Korean-influenced sandwiches and rice sets ShareSad news, Melbourne. Treasured Japanese- and Korean-influenced cafe Moon Mart is closing this month Owners Eun Hee An (ex-Moon Park and Paper Bird) and Mei Onsamlee (ex-Momofuku Seiobo) made the announcement to media this morning Moon Mart will permanently close on September 22.Chris Hopkins“Due to circumstances outside our control we are being made to close Moon Mart,” the emailed statement reads While the pair hasn’t elaborated on the reason for the closure they have confirmed the cafe will shutter on Sunday “We wanted to stay there forever [but] unfortunately the lease has to end,” Hee An tells Good Food Mei [Onsamlee] and Kong [Eun Hee An’s dog] might cry.” which has embraced the yellow-hued spot with open arms since it opened on Stawell Street in late 2022 seriously boosting the suburb’s brunch cred Moon Mart brought cafe cred to West Melbourne Hee An and Onsamlee are determined to continue its legacy elsewhere “Something I can say is Moon Mart is not gone,” says Hee An “[It] definitely will be back soon with all the beloved same foods and drinks but even more!” The cafe continually drew crowds with its excellent dine in or takeaway sandwiches, including a funky kimchi jaffle that featured in Good Food column Sandwich Watch Breakfast stars were the char sui bacon and egg roll while lunchtime diners loved the generous rice sets Moon Mart’s famous kimchi jaffle.Chris HopkinsBut what really set Moon Mart apart was the sunny disposition of its staff which further embedded the cafe into the local eating landscape.“We would really like to thank all of you for the interest that you’ve shown towards Moon Mart,” the statement continues “We’ve been a bit overwhelmed but [sic] how much Melbourne has welcomed us!” Moon Mart’s final service will be on Sunday, September 22.11-13 Stawell Street, West Melbourne, moonmart.com.au The music venues in Melbourne’s west are celebrated for allowing all types of music to thrive giving the area a welcoming vibe for all artists Accompanying the live music offerings is a vibrant culture unique to the west From the picturesque ports of Williamstown to the robust cultural epicentre of Footscray west Melbourne makes for a great spot for a night out Keep up with the latest music news, features, festivals, interviews and reviews here. A post shared by Kindred Bandroom (@kindredbandroom) Live music is only one part of the puzzle that makes up Kindred The bandroom is a place for experimentation and visitors are always in for a pleasant surprise Artsy types in the west gather at Kindred as if it were the only watering hole in a vast desert (not that Yarraville is any kind of desert – there’s a surprising amount of cool stuff out that way) Listed by Lonely Planet as one of the top ten workspaces in the world in 2016 the artist-owned business gives people a space to come together It’s the ultimate place to soak up the creative spirit There are also soundproofed rehearsal rooms for bands that are frequented by local legends including Sampha The Great as well as a sweet little bar and cafe area for drink and snacks A post shared by Misfits (@misfits.space) Live music is a priority for one of the youngest music venues of Melbourne’s west. Music Director Jerry Poon labels sound as “a major factor” in shaping the future of the venue, positioning Misfits as a hub for live music for years to come. Heck, their opening night featured DJ heavyweights like Dijok and Palazzo, need we say more? Seemingly the next big step in Footscray’s transformation into a one-stop shop for all things nightlife, Misfits delivers on Melbourne’s insatiable need for more local venues. Misfits is the brainchild of the Avengers of Melbourne’s entertainment industry: Jacob Bell, Amber Hahipene and Jerry Poon. If you don’t know them, you almost certainly know their contributions (including Ferdyduke, Section 8, Whitehart and The Operatives). Their experience and knowledge of the industry provide incredible events, amazing lineups and great drinks every Thursday to Sunday after 5pm. A post shared by The Substation (@thesubstation) Situated in Melbourne’s inner west in Newport, The Substation is hard to miss – an enormous brick building with long arched windows right next to the train station. The decor inside reflects a neoclassical refurbished industrial look. The main space, fitting up to 500 guests, features exposed brick walls, timber floors and large red curtains, perfectly complementing the venue’s urban, artistic and laid back personality.  The space is also available for hire, whether for weddings, performances, or other events. If you find yourself hungry after indulging in the art, head to the cafe downstairs. The Substation is open from 12-6pm, Wednesdays through Saturdays. For those seeking art and performances that prompt questioning, admiration and ultimate entertainment, The Substation is the ideal choice. A post shared by The Clocktower Centre (@clocktowercentre) The Clocktower Centre has been one of the staple music venues of Melbourne’s west for as long as anyone alive today can remember and remains one of the area’s stand out live music venues Despite all that’s changed over the past nearly a century and a half providing the community with a much-needed public space for celebration and gathering It began as a mechanic’s institute in the 1880s following the gold rush of the 1850s the clock was actually only installed in the 1930s The tower has been providing Essendon residents with the time ever since the building received a $5 million makeover transforming it into a modern arts and culture hotspot It now features a 500-capacity theatre space equipped with a stunning 1898 Bechstein grand piano a 300-seat function room and creative spaces including a writing room and a podcast studio If you’d like to know about the best music venues in other suburbs around Melbourne, be sure to check out our comprehensive list here. We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. SeriesGrowing pains in Melbourne’s booming westIn this collection, The Age explores what makes the western suburbs the place to be and what’s holding them back as the number of homes looks set to more than double in some areas over the next decade. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. People are flocking to Melbourne’s west as it’s close to the CBD, affordable and multicultural. But pollution and a lack of public transport and essential services are causing problems. ‘It’s beautiful, but we’d like fresh air’: Life inside Melbourne’s most polluted suburbBrooklyn residents have suffered odours and dust pollution from heavy industry for years, but there are plans for a greener future. Almost halfway between Melbourne and Geelong, this fast-growing suburb has affordable houses ... and not much moreMambourin, on Melbourne’s western fringe, was designed as a beacon of liveability but is now forgotten. Long walks on gravel along dangerous roads: The fast-growing Melbourne suburbs waiting for public transportIn outer western suburbs where car is king and roads are congested, residents are calling for better bus links, Metro trains and more railway stations. OpinionThe west I knew was treated as second best, but those days are numberedMelbourne’s western suburbs have been deprived of infrastructure for decades, but flagging support for Labor could mean Australia’s fastest-growing region will finally be heard. EditorialMelbourne’s west is a growing force, and politicians should bewareThe western suburbs are changing and growing. Whoever can meet the region’s needs and expectations of services and infrastructure is likely to reap huge rewards. OpinionI grew up in Melbourne’s west. We knew it wasn’t a nice place to liveIn many ways the west never existed We weren’t united by anything other than a vague geography and the discriminating gaze of those on the other side of a bridge Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Just before the 2018 state election, the then Andrews government announced its plan for the Suburban Rail Loop connecting Cheltenham and Clayton in the city’s south-east to Sunshine and Werribee in the west The estimated cost of the project was $50 billion the west once again finds itself at the back of the queue This week’s series of Age reports on life in the west shows that again and again those living in the fastest-growing region of the city have been offered a vision that then recedes into the distance Sunshine’s hopes for investment associated with a Melbourne Airport rail link now have to contend with a delay of at least four years from 2029, the opening date initially proposed. After years of wrangling, the “super-city” East Werribee Employment Precinct is still little more than a document Electrification of the train services to Melton and Wyndham was another 2018 election promise that is no closer to being realised Five years ago, the western suburb of Mambourin was touted by planners and developers as a “20-minute city”, where services would be in such proximity that you could leave your car at home; as senior city reporter Adam Carey reports, the reality is falling far short Successive Labor governments can point to billions of dollars spent on the west Dozens of schools have been opened and hundreds more upgraded a hospital has been opened in Sunshine and two more are being built in Footscray and Melton Transport links are also being improved. The imminent opening of the West Gate and Metro tunnels, along with the redevelopment of Melton train station and a new station in Tarneit, scheduled to open in 2026 as are commitments to improve bus services But the question at the heart of life in the west is whether this level of investment is in line with expectations for the region. The Victorian government has set targets for the number of homes in Wyndham to double over the coming decade This growth would come on top of a doubling of the west’s population since 2001, so that it is now the most populous part of Melbourne. Estimates suggest it will reach 1.47 million people by 2046 At present, it lacks public amenities and its inhabitants share their neighbourhoods with polluting industries and ever-increasing numbers of trucks Some of the reasons for this may be historical the result is a region in “continual catch-up” “It’s the biggest complaint we hear from people in our community to say the infrastructure always lags,” she said The current bleak budgetary outlook, which has cast a shadow over the Metro Tunnel and other major projects, makes it difficult to see how the Allan government can meet this challenge, which is not only economic but political. The departure of treasurer Tim Pallas means there will be a byelection in Werribee and while the west has long been a Labor stronghold there were major swings against the party at the 2022 state election The west is changing demographically – more voters are professionals, increasingly from Indian and Chinese backgrounds. As Carey notes they hold the keys to a steadily increasing number of state seats: from six state seats in 1992 to 13 in the current parliament Those voters are unlikely to accept that hours of their day should be spent commuting to parts of the city with better leisure and retail facilities or more jobs that fit their qualifications For the past five years, a fire has been burning 30 metres underground at a landfill site in the western suburb of Kealba, forcing residents to shutter their homes to escape the putrid fumes and dust Deadlines to deal with the problem have come and gone The changing face of the region and the promises of better living made to its residents might well lead to a build-up of resentment and anger beneath the surface with consequences that could consume governments yet it seems stuck on a different set of tracks Whoever can change that is likely to reap huge rewards Get a weekly wrap of views that will challenge, champion and inform your own. Sign up for our Opinion newsletter the then Andrews government for the Suburban Rail Loop connecting Cheltenham and Clayton in the city\\u2019s south-east to Sunshine and Werribee in the west an investment case for the SRL was finally released and for residents of Melbourne\\u2019s western suburbs it told a familiar story The $50 billion price tag and the cost-benefit analysis was now of the line While the Allan government to building the whole loop This week\\u2019s on life in the west shows that again and again Sunshine\\u2019s hopes for investment associated with a now have to contend with a delay of at least four years from 2029 the \\u201Csuper-city\\u201D East Werribee Employment Precinct is still the western suburb of Mambourin was touted by planners and developers as a \\u201C20-minute city\\u201D where services would be in such proximity that you could leave your car at home; as senior city reporter Adam Carey reports The imminent opening of the West Gate and Metro tunnels along with the redevelopment of Melton train station and a new station in Tarneit But the question at the heart of life in the west is whether this level of investment is in line with expectations for the region The Victorian government has in Wyndham to double over the coming decade This growth would come on top of a doubling of the west\\u2019s population since 2001 so that it is now the most populous part of Melbourne it lacks public amenities and its inhabitants share their neighbourhoods with and ever-increasing numbers of trucks the result is a region in \\u201Ccontinual catch-up\\u201D \\u201CIt\\u2019s the biggest complaint we hear from people in our community to say the infrastructure always lags,\\u201D she said which has cast a and other major projects makes it difficult to see how the Allan government can meet this challenge The means there will be a byelection in Werribee The west is changing demographically \\u2013 more voters are professionals increasingly from Indian and Chinese backgrounds a 30 metres underground at a landfill site in the western suburb of Kealba forcing residents to shutter their homes to escape the and dust Get a weekly wrap of views that will challenge Australian model and architect Bianca Censori is reportedly returning down under amid swirling rumours of her rocky marriage with rapper Kanye West As whispers of a potential split circulate, Censori may soon be settling back into her family’s luxurious $2.8m Alphington residence, the Mirror reports The Aussie is reportedly on her way back to Australia where Bianca Censori could be returning to as her relationship with Kanye is on the rocks A median house in the suburb currently sit at $1.855m Australian-born Censori has reportedly flown back to Melbourne Censori struck a deal with Netflix to launch a documentary series highlighting her journey at the intersection of architecture and fashion where her last post was made just days ago the documentary promised an exclusive glimpse into her creative endeavours with West left) pictured with her her mother Alexandra Second right is Bianca’s sister Alyssia and far right is Bianca’s other sister Angelina The pair were last seen in public in September during a shopping spree with Kanye’s sons marking the last known appearance of the duo together who once managed architectural designs for Melbourne’s top firm DP_Toscano Architects is a former University of Melbourne architect student and Carey Baptist Grammar School alumni — growing up with a lavish life in Ivanhoe in Melbourne’s northeast Bianca Censori spotted walking past College Dropout Burgers in Ivanhoe She shot to fame following her whirlwind marriage to West in 2023 which thrust her architectural style into the global fashion space at West’s Yeezy brand Their romance began swiftly after they started dating in December 2022 – with Censori’s architectural influence evident in Kanye’s high-profile controversial, Malibu mansion project prior to West destroying the mansion where Censori’s stylish architectural influence at the ‘Bat Cave’ Malibu project that sparked controversy The home dropped $US$14m in value due to the destruction At the time the property — which was a fusion of glass and nature — dropped in value by $US14m ($A20m) due to the destruction This is going to be my Batcave,” the musician reportedly told a labourer during the destruction process in an interview with The New Yorker Purchased for US$57m ($84.28m) but gutted to its core The sale marked a US$36m (A$52.28m) loss for West without factoring in the cost of his controversial renovations to the architect-designed structure Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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