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Wednesday, 16 August, 2023 817 VICTORIA ROAD, RYDE Your multi AWARD WINNING local newspaper! Page 16 www.weeklytimes.com.au Tigers On way To Grand Final Glory! VOL. 102 NO. 29 PUBLISHED 100 YEARS P.O. BOX 123, RYDE 1680 PHONE: 9807-6666 VP DAY Remembered JB’s World This year’s Northern Districts Local Business Awards winners will be announced at next Wednesday’s Gala Presentation Dinner at the Epping Club. Continued Page 3 WIN, WIN, WIN with TWT!! INSIDE This Week DETAILS, SEE PAGE 2 ‘Thumbs down’ for North Ryde Common housing plan SEE REAL ESTATE & FINANCE, PAGE 9 Local Business Awards Gala Presentation Double passes to ‘Past Lives’ FIVE LUCKY readers can win double passes for the new film ‘Past Lives’. Hunters Hill Theatre’s ‘Pope2Pope’ THREE LUCKY readers have won a double pass the new production ‘Pope2Pope’ at Club Ryde. The Tigers Den TWO FANATICS can win double passes to the TWT VIP Lounge in Club Ryde’s Tiger’s Den for one of the Tigers’ games in September. Ryde Eisteddfod double passes FIVE LUCKY readers can win a double pass to an upcoming event of Ryde Eisteddfod, which run through to September 3 Cathie’s Column .............................. 2 JB’s World ....................................... 3 Hunter’s Hill columns ..................... 4 Matildas ........................................... 5 City of Ryde ..................................... 7 Real Estate/Finance ........................ 9 Handy Phone Guide ........................ 10-13 Classifieds ....................................... 14 Around the Clubs & Sport ............... 15 Local Business Awards Finalists ...... 17-26 MATILDAS MANIA! IT’S OFFICIAL, Australia’s going nuts over our giant-killing Matildas in the FIFA Women’s World Cup which will reach its climax with the final on Sunday. But whether or not Australia will be there for a chance to claim world football’s ultimate prize in the women’s game will depend on whether we can overcome England’s formidable ‘Lionesses’ at Stadium Australia, Sydney Olympic Park on Wednesday night. Pictured on Monday were excited young fans - boys and girls - who made the trip from all parts of Sydney to greet their Matildas with placards of support as they arrived from Brisbane ahead of Wednesday’s match. SEE PAGES 5 & 8 ☐ Excited young Matildas fans at Sydney Airport on Monday. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (Michelle Haywood) One Eyed Tiger ................................ 16

2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 16 August, 2023 MIDWAY SHOPPING CENTRE 117 North Road, Denistone East Ph 9870 8955 NEW TRADING HOURS Monday to Friday 7am-5.30pm Saturday 7am – 4pm Sunday 10am - 1pm If inconvenient please call or text to 0412 010 353 to utilise our pickup and delivery service. Father Martin’s Musings Revealing who we are He was also a devoted husband to Annie for 73 years and a loved father to John Junior and Carolyn. What a life! In his memoirs he revealed that when he was an astronaut, he was requested to answer a 20-question personality profile. He wrote that the first few questions were easy as it asked about his gender, nationality, family status and occupation. Then the questions became more challenging as they asked about his life reactions, motivations and values. John Glenn, I thought made an astute observation when he said that we best know ourselves when we need to reflect on things like our life priorities and our reactions to sudden things that confront us. This is so often seen in life milestone events such as when our life changes with the birth of a child, a job promotion or demotion and the death of a loved one. How someone has nurtured their thoughts, habits and character is so often suddenly bought to the surface in these moments. He also makes the point that it’s often significant how a person immediately reacts to seeing us after a prolonged absence can reveal a lot. The psalmist had something to say about the above realities; “You know when I sit down and rise up and you understand my thoughts from afar.” Father Martin R Maunsell is a Catholic Hospital chaplain WIN, WIN, WIN with TWT! from, Happy HealthyHarold Best regards Vic Tagg Chairman, Ryde Hunters Hill and Canada Bay Life Education Hi Boys and Girls, This week the Ryde Hunters Hill & Canada Bay Life Education van is at Rydalmere East Public School and next week we’re headed to All Hallows Catholic Primary School at Five Dock. We will be teaching Friends & Feeling as well as Relate, Respect Connect. The children will be discussing friendship and how our friendships change, what consent means and how to stay safe online. See you in class, VIC TAGG John Glenn (1921-2016) is widely admired as a truly extraordinary American. During his long life he was an accomplished aviator, engineer, astronaut, businessman and politician. Hunters Hill exhibition opened The Museum is located at the Town Hall and the Mayor praised the Historical Society for finding rare photographs of transport in the heritage municipality. ”This exhibition shows aspects of Hunters Hill that will be new to everyone,” he said. Dean Letcher from the Historical Society said the exhibition has a strong focus on the waterfront. “Rare historical photographs and maps have been taken from the Society’s archives showing how the geography of Hunters Hill forced its people to use ferries and other water craft for travel because there were no Harbour bridges between The Heads and Parramatta until 1881,’’ he said. “This meant a trip to the city meant 20 miles of rough track or just two miles by water. “At weekends, ferries carried thousands of merrymakers to riverside pleasure grounds along the Lane Cove river even up as far as Killara and industries were sited on the harbour foreshore because it was cheaper and easier to bring heavy materials by boat.” The exhibition also depicts the changes from horses to the first cars and trucks and the effect of the electric trams. It is open weekday mornings. Hunter’s Hill Mayor Zac Miles opened the Hunters Hill Historical Society’s exhibition “Landau to Lexus – A history of Hunters Hill Transport” at the Hunters Hill Museum on Thursday night. ☐ The Lady Denman docks at Hunters Hill in 1925. This photo is part of the exhibition. Buster Keaton classic in Epping This classic comedy is part of the Flickers: a Treasure of Early Cinema 1909-1929 series at 2pm in the Epping Baptist Church, opposite Epping Station. In the movie Buster Keaton’s plays a projectionist studying to be a detective, who falls asleep and dreams he’s the star of a movie about a crime-busting detective. Technically inventive and pushing special effects to their limit, the film displays Buster’s full range of astonishing talents as a comedic performer and director. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 concession and can be purchased at the door. For more information visit the website:www.ozsilentfilmfestival.com.au or phone 0419 267 318 Buster Keaton’s classic movie Sherlock Junior will be screed with a live Christie Organ accompaniment in Epping on Saturday, August 26. ☐ Buster Keaton in Sherlock Junior. Ryde opera star performs Verdi’s requiem The mezzo-soprano will be part of the performance by the The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra and the Willoughby Symphony Choir performance at the Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood on Sunday September from 3pm. Born in Iran to an Armenian family, Agnes Sarkis holds an Advanced Diploma of Opera from Sydney Conservatorium and Graduate Diploma in Music. Agnes won the Joan Carden Award in 2012 and The Sydney Eisteddfod opera scholarship in 2014. She was also awarded the Italian Opera Foundation Scholarship in 2018. Her Opera Australia repertoire includes Flora in La Traviata, Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro, Carmen in Carmen, Mercedes in Carmen, Olga in The Merry Widow, Modestina in II Viaggio a Reims, Suzuki in Madama Butterfly, Third Lady in The Magic Flute and Great Opera Hits as well as The New Year’s Eve Gala at the Opera House. Her upcoming performances include the role of Nicklausse in The Tales of Hoffmann and Siegrune in Die Walk√ºre of The Ring Cycle. Verdi’s epic Requiem Mass is considered to be his greatest masterpiece and follows to the traditional sequence of the Latin requiem mass with modification by the composer to Ryde’s famous opera singer Agnes Sarkis will perform in Verdi’s Requiem in September. ☐ The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra. ☐ Ryde’s Agnes Sarkis. make it more dramatic. The Chatswood performance will be conducted by Paul Terracini. Tickets are $55 for adults and $20 for children. Info & bookings at www.kpo.org.au or Ticketek 1300 759 012 Max has home living skills The team at Gladesville’s World League for Protection of Animals said Max Pussycat is one and a half years old and well behaved. “Max is a delightful boy, friendly to all and good looking to boot,’’ the team said. “He has been in foster care with his rescuers all year so he is a fully house trained and affectionate social cat who enjoys human and cat company.” As with all World League cats, he is desexed, microchipped vaccinated, dewormed and defleaed. For more information or for an appointment to meet Max please contact the team on 9817 4892 or [email protected] “Max is ready for his new home are you ready for him and all the love he has to give?” the team asks. The World League has a large selection of cats and kittens awaiting adoption and is located on the second floor of the building on the corner of Cowell Street and Victoria Road. This week’s Cat Of The Week would make the ideal companion for someone living at home or working from home. ☐ Max Pussycat. WIN! a double pass to new film, ‘Past Lives’ Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. TO WIN a double pass, visit our website - weeklytimes.com.au - and click on the WIN with TWT tab and follow the instructions. Winners will be drawn on August 21, they’ll be contacted by TWT and their names will be published in our August 23 edition. Past Lives releases nationally in cinemas on August 31. Tigers Den TWT VIP double passes TWO LUCKY readers can win double passes to the TWT VIP Lounge at Club Ryde’s Tigers Den for a game in September. Club Ryde has all the action from every Tigers match on the Tigers Den giant screen as well as promotional giveaways and bar and food trucks, with Happy Hour drink prices during all Tigers games. TO WIN a double pass, visit our website - weeklytimes.com.au - and click on the WIN with TWT tab and follow the instructions. Winners will be drawn FIVE LUCKY readers can win double passes to the soon-to-be released film ‘Past Lives’. on August 28, their names will be published in our August 30 edition and they’ll be contacted by the friendly folk at Club Ryde. WIN! Eisteddfod double passes FIVE LUCKY readers can win a double pass to an upcoming event of Ryde Eisteddfod, which runs through to September 3 TO WIN a double pass, visit our website - weeklytimes.com.au - and click on the WIN with TWT tab and follow the instructions. Winners will be contacted by TWT. To check out the upcoming Ryde Eisteddfod schedule, visit: rydeeisteddfod.org/EISTEDDFOD/ index.php/events-listing Pope2Pope double passes THREE LUCKY readers have won double passes to Hunters Hill Theatre’s next production, opening August 18 - Pope2Pope, written by Australian playwright Melvyn Morrow. The winners - who will be contacted by Hunters Hill Theatre - are: Nicholas Harsas of Tennyson Point; Una Zuger of East Ryde; and Leigh Mansell of Ryde. Tickets are now on sale for Pope2Pope - $32 concession $35 General. You can book via the website www.huntershilltheatre.com.au or telephone 02 9879 7765.

Wednesday 16 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3 LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS GALA NIGHT 2023 The 2023 NORTHERN DISTRICTS Local Business Awards Gala Presentation night is next Wednesday August 23 at The Epping Club in the sixth year of The Weekly Times’ partnership with prestigious awards, which are also supported by City of Ryde, NOVA Employment, White Key Marketing and Cornerstone. All inalists are encouraged to attend the gala event. The Weekly Times will publish a special feature in next week’s edition, which will also included in our August 16 and 23 digital editions - available at: www.weeklytimes.com.au JB’s World PETER BINET of Binet Homes fame heads This Week’s Birthday Honours List celebrating Sunday and will party with his loving family of Helen, Rodney, Louise, Ann, Kelly and grand- children Serena, Jeremy and Tom and all the team at Binet Homes. Peter is a Gladesville Tennyson Point local and a one-eyed Tiger supporter and number 1 Balmain Tigers badge holder for many years and now a supporter of the joint venture Wests Tigers. Six Binet boys from Tennyson Point were headed by twins Peter and John followed by Alan who celebrated his 80th birthday this week, Ron, Phillip and Ken- ny. Alan Binet (is pictured), celebrated his 80th birthday this week with Robyn and chil- dren Greg, Garry and Sue and families. Serena Binet celebrat- ed her 14th birthday last week with her grandfather Peter Binet, grandmother Helen standing and mother Ann. Alan Binet third of the Binet boys of Tennyson Point celebrated his 80th birthday also last week with better half Robyn and children Greg, Garry and Sue and families. * * * B E R N A D E T T E HORRELL of Ryde Rotary Club fame with her equally famous Rotarian hubby Allan Horrell celebrate today along with Tom and Litsa Geroulas and Sahil Talwara and Megha Babaj same day plus Jill McIn- erney in Epping and Dorothy Hutton in WA. KENNY LEE celebrates tomorrow while METTE BROCK celebrates in Denmark Sat- urdaywith Mor Hanne, brother Mik and families. * * * WEDDING BELLS are ringing Saturday 2pm for LUCAS JOHN FYFFE and JOANNA THERESE ALLEN at Blues Point Reserve with reception to follow at the Kirribilli Club. Lucas John is the younger son of JB cousin and Goddaughter Adele Patricia Buckland Fyffe and Peter Fyffe of West Pennant Hills and both grandfather John Fyffe and JB claim the John is named after them. Well we are ac- cording to Adele at any rate. JB will be there in spirit and sends sincere best wishes to the happy couple and would have certainly been there if at all possible. Have a happy day and a happy life together to follow Joanna and Lucas. Ulrike and I will certainly be with you in spirit Saturday. * * * Darcy and Anna Kenna party Sunday celebrating 59 years wedded bliss same day as Brian Hogan and Rhyll Dal- las Gardner and Billy Maxwell McCarthy turns twenty one. Rev Greg Burke former senior minister at St Anne’s Church Ryde celebrates Sunday while Professor Roslyn Carol Lunsford turns 76 on Monday same day Duncan and Marli Taylor celebrate their golden wedding anniversary plus five and Chris Thomas faces 80 candles on his birthday cake with better half Linda. * * * Brian and Lyn Hogan of former Hogan’s Drapery shop at Top Ryde Shopping Centre days celebrate their wedding anniversary Tuesday same day as Morgan John Gillis turns sixty-five. * * * JUNE D’ARCY of Ermington our former pop- ular TWT office manager is fondly remembered this week on the first anniversary of her passing after a long battle with Binet Family celebrations the dreaded cancer. Her hubby Cec D’Arcy predeceased her. My sincere sympathy to her daughter Jackie McCallum who cared for June in her last days at Nelson Bay. Jan and Greg Doherty of Beecroft celebrate their Diamond Wedding anniversary plus five next Wednesday and could have ex- pected a joyous celebration with three children, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren and counting. Maybe a visitor from Mexico City south of the border in the form of son Tony could be expected. Christian Engisch younger brother of Trent of Torch publishing fame also celebrates on Wednesday. * * * WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23 has to be of significant interest to your humble scribe coz it’s the birthday of his femme fatale in the person of his beloved Ulrike currently suffering in her Sound of Music homeland where we also had a church ceremony six years ago following a civil ceremony in Sydney seven years ago on her birthday. As they say, to remember a wife’s birth- day or wedding anniversary, just forget it once! * * * GEORGE PAPALLO OAM former CEO of Macquarie Community College celebrates next Thursday with better half Cathy and family and still hopes for a miracle turnaround in the fortunes of the college. Pat Perrin better half of Steve Perrin of North Ryde and of North Ryde Community Bank fame and North Ryde Rotary also celebrates next Thursday along with former TWT team member Christine McIntosh and Helle Dahl in Denmark. And Angus Benjamin Howard McDonald son of Melanie and Rowan McDonald and grandson of former PM John Howard and Janette turns sixteen. Happy daze all. BUMPER STICKER: A good wife always forgives her husband when she’s wrong! * * * Keep Smiling! -JOHN F BOOTH AM RSL NSW apologises to Vietnam Veterans The apology coincides with Vietnam Veterans Day and the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, which faced widespread condemnation by anti-war protest groups at the time. RSL NSW President Ray James will give a Vietnam Veterans Day address this Friday, Au- gust 18 from 10.30am at The Cenotaph in Martin Place. “RSL NSW acknowledges a generation of veterans who are still healing and we publicly recognise our charity’s past mistakes this Vietnam Veterans Day,’’ Mr James said. “As a Vietnam Veteran myself, it’s extremely important to me that all veterans know that RSL NSW is committed to ensuring that no vet- eran is ever left feeling unwelcome.” He said the RSL has made huge strides to ensure it is an inclusive and welcoming organisation for all veterans and their families. “We want all veterans to know that when they walk into any of our sub-branches across NSW, they will find a welcoming and supportive community, and be connected to the specialised services they need,’’ he said. “We also welcome veterans and their fami- lies to join in commem- orations, events and recreational activities that build on the foundations of the RSL, particularly mateship and camaraderie.. this is our promise to veter- ans.” The Returned and Services League (RSL) this week apologised to Vietnam Veterans who were turned away by the organisation when they returned from active service. ☐ Australia Post has issued a one dollar stamp to pay tribute to Australia’s Vietnam Veterans.

4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 16 August, 2023 LETTERS to the Editor TWT welcomes letters from our readers. You can submit yours at: weeklytimes.com.au/letters Full name, address and telephone number MUST be supplied for letters sent by mail, even if not for publication. Send to: TWT PO Box 123, Ryde NSW 1680 Hunters Hill Guest Column HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS with Mayor Zac Miles Secret wartime headquarters of Sir John Monash revealed There, in September 1917, battles of Polygon Wood and Hellfire Corner are decisive victories for the allies. Soldier, Tom Johns, states: “It is providence how a man got away without being blown into eternity.” I discovered this second Anzac Ridge in a Great War letter to a grieving mother whose son is killed on the Ridge, when assigned to the wrong regiment. Further letters, including from Sir William Birdwood, reveal events at the height of the conflict. A soldier stands reminiscing on Anzac Ridge as stretcher-bearers handle the aftermath around Hellfire Corner. I’d never heard of Steenwerck, but this town proves to be synonymous with secrets. Situated a few miles from Anzac Ridge, Steenwerck appears just another village in the path of the advancing German army. No references exist about any significant military importance. Soldiers, resting from the battlefront, even remark about living a charmed life in Steenwerck. This town has flown under the war radar for years, hiding in plain sight until the dramatic events of April 1918. One of Steenwerck’s major secrets is being the secluded headquarters of Sir John Monash, in charge of five Australian Divisions in Flanders. Here strategic war councils held with other Australian and Allied generals, see battle plans devised and implemented to break the Hindenburg Line. ‘Loose lips sink ships’ is a phrase wellknown during the war. If German spies discover Steenwerck’s secrets, one well-directed bombing raid would wipe out the upper echelon of several nations’ military might. The loss of their brightest generals would Anzac Ridge and Anzac Cove are names synonymous with Gallipoli in 1915, but there’s another Anzac Ridge near Steenwerck in Flanders. cause absolute chaos within the ranks who await, and rigorously follow, specific orders issued by the chain of command. Such an outcome could change the course of the war. It is vital that Steenwerck retains its anonymity. Top secret correspondence falling into the wrong hands proves disastrous when not destroyed as ordered. No wonder censors strictly forbid place names being used. The only permitted address is Somewhere in Flanders. Thousands of letters never reach their destination, ending up on the ocean floor, when submarines sink allied ships. These events are from chapters in a forthcoming book titled The Secrets of Anzac Ridge: Flanders 1917, compiled from war records and the diary of James (Jim) Armitage, last surviving war veteran on the Central Coast. Jim died, aged 100 years, at Kincumber Retirement village in 2000. On his eighteenth birthday, Jim and seven mates enlisted straight from Sydney Grammar school upon graduation. Their adventures, under Sir John Monash in 8th brigade, 3rd Division Artillery, make dramatic reading. Jim, fluent in French, is tasked to sell their surviving horses after the war. Letters from doctors, nurses, soldiers, and authorised Monash diary entries reveal their story. “The Rest Is History.” Hachette plan to release Patricia’s book on Anzac Day. Maintaining our local roads As part of our increasing efforts to maintain our road standards, we will be commencing a program of road repairs, which will cover more than 20 sections of local roadway, stretching from Ryde Road through to Franki Avenue, Woolwich. The program is expected to run for around eight weeks. This will involve heavy patching and crack sealing to repair our roads for the benefit of drivers, riders, cyclists and pedestrians. To support our program of repairs and maintenance, the NSW Government has awarded our Council a grant of more than $500,000 under the NSW Regional and Local Roads Repair Program for the delivery of these essential items. In addition to our roads program, our pavement rehabilitation works are set to commence next week, along sections of Boronia Avenue, Collingwood Street and Windeyer Avenue. This will help us improve the safety of cycling and vehicle travel across our municipality. Council has also undertaken work to help improve road and pedestrian safety around school campuses. These include new line markings for the pedestrian crossing on Mary Street near St Joseph’s College and Villa Maria Catholic Primary School. Council knows that improving the conditions of roads is a high priority for our community, and is pleased to be delivering these critical improvement programs. As a Council, we are committed to ensuring our roads are maintained to a high standard and that they are safe and functional for all in our community. Sporting facility upgrades kick off A project to improve recreational facilities at Buffalo Creek Reserve has kicked off with upgrades to its sporting infrastructure. As part of the upgrade, we are transforming the existing basketball space to a three-point hardstand court, which will provide a new and exciting dimension for games and an important training facility for local players. The upgraded basketball court will provide a safe, modern and practical space for players of all ages to boost utilisation of the reserve. Works are expected to be completed by the end of August. Stay tuned to the notifications page on our website to stay up-to-date with works happening across our municipality: www. huntershill.nsw.gov.au/notifications No room for superstars in our Matildas team Dear Sir, The Matildas played like a strong team to overcome France on Saturday and progress to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup semi finals after a thrilling and nail-biting penalty shootout which left the whole of Australia mesmerised. The previous Monday, in the Round of 16 clash with Denmark, they won 2-0 in impressive style, with or without Princess Mary’s support! Individual sports teams may need “superstars” to become successful in their local competitions but in World Cup competitions, you need a strong team to go all the way. So forget about any “superstars”, the best players have been chosen to represent Australia and every player is there to help the team win games all the way to the Final - go Matildas! MANUEL COELHO Lane Cove Natives restless over Epping Bridge proposal Dear Sir, Since time immemorial, the state seat of Epping, which forms part of the formerly safe seat of Bennelong, has been and has remained safe Liberal even after the last election. But these loyal folk are not happy about the proposal to add two lanes to Epping Bridge increasing the count from five to seven largely for the benefit of people who are just passing through. Epping station sees 12 trains an hour and much of the traffic crossing the line is suspected of coming from Macquarie Park which has three metro stations but the amount of traffic queueing for space on the three contested intersections continues to grow with the increased apartment building in the north west. The cause of the unrest is the fact when the third westbound lane is added, there is no room on Beecroft Road for the traffic to go. In the absence of the Epping state member, the former premier now on the opposition bench, Jerome Laxale, the Labor member for Bennelong will be addressing the community at the next meeting of the Epping Civic Trust at 7.30 on Tuesday 15th August at the Epping Church of Christ in Bridge Street. For the last few years, Epping’s “activation” has been at the cutting edge of the emerging vision our new premier has for much of the rest of Sydney’s stations. Politicians are inclined to see a pot of gold emerging by allowing more intensive land use, but it is not that easy when the real costs are considered. RICHARD URE Epping Fees at the new hospital car park Dear Sir, We are happy to note via The Weekly Times that the Concord Hospital is getting a new multi million dollar carpark. We sincerely hope parking fees are kept reasonably low so that average Joe citizen can park there without fear of losing hard earned money. The Hospital administrations in certain Sydney public hospital carparks charge fees thinking as if they have come to buy expensive jewellery there. RANJITH SAMARANAYAKE Hunters Hill To The POINT By Patricia Skehan Parisian students welcomed to Hunters Hill by the mayor Mayor Miles hosted a reception for the French students in the Hunter’s Hill Town Hall and introduced them to vegemite and lamingtons. “It was great to welcome several of the French students and to continue the historical links between our sister cities,” Mayor Miles said. Since 1991, Hunters Hill and Le Vésinet have maintained a pact of friendship and an annual student exchange program The Hunters Hill students will go to Le Vesinet in December to stay with host families and attend French schools. “We wish the Hunters Hill students all the best for their upcoming trip to Le Vésinet and we look forward to hearing about their experiences when they return,” the Mayor said. For more information about the Hunters Hill Le Vésinet Friendship Committee and its programs, visit www.huntershill-levesinet.org.au. ☐ Pictured at the Town Hall with Mayor Zac Miles are exchange students (from left) Inès Idja (French), Maya Tedder (Australian), Eugénie Cotte (French), Iolanda Bilbie (Australian), Fantine Hurstel (French), Emeline Johnson (Australian), Zoe Henville (Australian), Heidi Coppet (French), Faris Bouattour (French), and Hugh Woodbury (Australian). Students from the Parisian town of Le Vesinet were welcomed to Hunters Hill this week by Mayor Zac Miles, the Hunters Hill Le Vésinet Friendship Committee and local students.

Wednesday 16 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5 STEAK MONDAY $25 rump steak TRIVIA TUESDAY Trivia night every week PARMA WEDNESDAY $26 parma and a beer BURGER THURSDAY $25 cheese or orginal burger and a beer RIBS FRIDAY $26 half price ribs KIDS EAT FREE SATURDAY & SUNDAY with every adult meal birdies.com.au ☐ The Matildas after winning Saturday’s nail-biting penalty shootout Matildas v England - Local viewing locations WHERE YOU CAN WATCH THE MATILDAS IN THE SUDDEN-DEATH FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SEMI FINAL ENCOUNTER WITH ENGLAND ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023 - 8PM (AEST) * Birdies Mini Golf and Sports Bar * Club Ryde (giant screen on the green) * North Ryde RSL * Club Eastwood * Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club * Gladesville RSL * Gladesville Sporties * Top Ryde Shopping Centre (piazza/dining area) TWO DAYS OUT from the Matildas semi final clash against England, people are still buzzing with pride and excitement over our girls’ great heroics on Saturday night in this monumental women’s soccer world cup. Our Matildas keep waltzing By Tony Ikonomou* After the longest penalty shootout in World Cup history (men’s or women’s) dating back to 1930, our magnificent girls prevailed. In what was a nail-biting, heart palpitating, ☐ Plane passengers were shocked by a passenger watching “Lord of the Rings” instead of the Women’s World Cup. (Pic: Jacqueline Felgate/Twitter) edge-of-the-seat, penalty shootout, the Matildas came out on top over a resilient French side. I bet cardiologists around the country would have been very busy for a few days after that game!! I have - as both a player and coach been involved in penalty shootouts - they don’t get any easier to participate in or watch whether at under-12 level or in a professional league. They are nerve-wracking and unpredictable, especially for those waiting on the halfway line to be the next one to take a penalty. I have witnessed first hand some of the best and toughest players turn to jelly and refuse to take one. But I love them and it takes skill and plenty of practice to master them. They are a necessary part of our great game and it adds to the theatre. Australians once again tuned in in record numbers to cheer our magificent girls. There were record television ratings, previously unheard of in our sport. The game against France was a special moment watched and shared by our nation. People tuned in whilst travelling thousands of feet in the air. Live sites, sporting clubs, pubs and restaurants were packed with fans cheering on our Matildas. Talk about uniting our nation! Australia is now through to the semi final of a soccer world cup for the first time. The Matildas are ranked number 10 in the world and will be taking on England ranked number four in the world. There is nothing better for our country than to beat the Poms, even at marbles!! Come tonight (Wednesday 8pm AEST, Stadium Australia) just like the game against France the country will be holding its breath. * Tony Ikonomou is a former professional footballer, a local soccer coach and a prolific TWT letter-writer ☐ Above and below, fans ride the emotional roller coaster at the FIFA Women’s World Cup live site outside Stadium Australia at Sydney Olympic Park. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTOS (Michelle Haywood)

6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 16 August, 2023 POLICE NEWS POLICE NEWS Woman hit by car in Drummoyne The 25 year woman suffered head, neck and lower limb injuries and a 40 year old woman is also being treated for neck injuries at Royal Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The crash occurred on the busy intersection of Westbourne Street and Victoria Road - at the bottom of the Gladesville Bridge - where the car lost control after hitting the bus and crashed into the bus shelter. A third person was given medical treatment at the crash scene. The incident caused long delays of Victoria Road for city bound motorists. Fire and Rescue Supt Alan Dewberry said the incident shows that even people waiting for a bus on their way to work can be involved in a life threatening emergency. **** A teenager from Canada Bay has been charged over an alleged break and enter at a Leichhardt Restaurant in June . Around 3.50am on Saturday, June 3 police were informed that three men broke into a restaurant on Norton Street and allegedly stole cash from the restaurant before fleeing the scene on foot towards Pioneer Park. Following extensive inquiries, officers attached to Leichhardt Police Area Command arrested a 14-yearold boy in Canada Bay on Thursday. He was taken to Newtown Police Station where he was charged with aggravated break and enter dwelling etc in company damage property and aggravated break and enter dwelling etc in company steal. He was refused bail and appeared before a Children’s Court later that day, where he was granted conditional bail to reappear Monday 28 August 2023. As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A woman waiting at a bus stop in Drummoyne was rushed to hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a car involved in a collision with a bus around 8am yesterday (Tuesday) morning. ☐ The scene at the Drummoyne bus crash. (Pic: Seven News) Ryde and Hunter’s Hill expected to join Hornsby waste levy campaign Hornsby Mayor Philip Ruddock put out the call during last Wednesday night’s council meeting where he warned of a “looming waste capacity crisis” which will require costly additional landfill, numerous organics processing facilities and effective transport options. He said the state government’s Waste Levy brings in around $800 million dollars a year - with only seven per cent of the income allocated to local waste management services - with the rest of the cash spent other government projects. “We urge the NSW Government to support us by investing the revenue from its Waste Levy to build the waste infrastructure needed to meet the growing pressures of population growth, loss of landfill capacity and a lack of competition in the sector and to educate and support communities to reduce waste,” he said. “We also invite our fellow Sydney councils to work collectively with us to reduce waste, improve environmental outcomes during waste process- ing and finding sustainable solutions for residual waste.” City of Ryde Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM told The Weekly Times he will back the Hornsby campaign. “We will support Hornsby one hundred percent,’’ he said. “That Waste Levy is a big problem for us and we can’t continue to pay that much and get so little in return for it.” Hunters Hill Mayor Zac Miles has previously expressed concern that his council is paying the Waste Levy and the Emergency Services Levy - with little or no return - at a time when his council is cutting costs and making productivity savings. Confronted with the similar challenges, Lane Cove Council recently made the controversial decision to introduce a Sustainability Levy for 2023 and 2024 that brings in $1,024,137 in extra rates of which $74,700 is specifically earmarked for waste services. The City of Parramatta is funding a long term, multi-million dollar Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy - that encourages recycling and better management of waste disposal - but even it acknowledges The Mayors of Hunters Hill and the City of Ryde will back a call from the Mayor of Hornsby to lobby the state government to pay some of the councils’ waste removal costs from the Waste Levy it charges them. ☐ Waste removal in the Hornsby Shire is a massive financial burden and needs state government funding says Mayor Philip Ruddock. the problem won’t go away. “We are generating more waste than ever before,’’ the City of Parramatta website warns. “This process of consume and dispose is not sustainable and is having increasingly negative impacts.” Despite support from other councils, Hornsby’s campaign might not be enough to convince the state government to reinvest the Waste Levy locally. “Local government alone will not solve this fast-looming crisis and it is time to get all three levels of government dedicating the required attention and actions to ensure our communities waste is adequately managed,” Mayor Ruddock said. Vic Tagg is re-elected as Eastwood Chamber of Commerce President Anthony Ching was elected Vice President, Steve Colquhoun was elected Secretary and Treasurer, Marina Moscato was elected Publicity Officer and Hugh Lee, Dr Felix Lo, Luke Coles and Gavin McCutcheon were elected as Committee Members. Club Eastwood President Ray Blunt was the Returning Officer. At the meeting, City of Ryde Councillor Bernard Purcell gave a report from the Council and Vincent Yu spoke about the DAPA fundraiser and its 10th anniversary dinner. Edna Wilde OAM also provided an update on the Ryde Eisteddfod, while Dr Felix Lo informed the meeting of his plans to lead a campaign to petition Ryde Council for a new toilet in the Eastwood Plaza. The Eastwood Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting on Monday night with former City of Ryde Mayor Vic Tagg re-elected President. ☐ Eastwood Chamber of Commerce members (pictured) re-elected Vic Tagg as President on Monday night; and right, Ryde Clr Bernard Purcell addresses the meeting. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTOS (Lindsay Mar) Room heater warning “Ensure everything is kept a metre from the heater,’’ firefighters said. “Check your electric and gas heaters before you use them and if you suspect a fault have the item checked by a qualified repairer or replaced.” Firefighters have urged residents to check all cords for fraying and damage. “Check your portable outdoor heaters before use and have serviced or replaced if required as well as ensure that the area where you plan to use them is level, well ventilated and away from awnings and other combustible materials.” New South Wales Fire and Rescue has put out a warning about fire danger from room heaters. ☐ Keep things a metre from the heater.

Wednesday 16 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7 /CityofRyde www.ryde.nsw.gov.au Customer Service Centre 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within Top Ryde City shopping centre) Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 P: 9952 8222 E: [email protected] Your City News MATILDAS MANIA Excitement is building for tonight’s Ashes of football – the World Cup semi-final between Australia’s mighty Matildas and the English Lionesses – and I’m pleased to say Top Ryde City shopping centre will host a live site for the game. The action kicks off from 8.00pm but make sure you’re early to get a prime position in front of the outdoors mega screen on the Piazza level and to grab some dinner at some of the great selection of eateries on site. Not only that, but we’ll also be back at Top Ryde City shopping centre on the weekend for the match to decide third place on Saturday night and the final on Sunday night. Go the Matildas! NETBALL SKILLS The Matildas aren’t the only national team raising the profile of their sport, with the Diamonds - Australia’s all-conquering women’s netball team - recently achieving World Cup glory in South Africa. It was the 12th World Cup victory for this remarkable team and it’s sure to spike interest from young players about this skilful and highly competitive sport. Luckily, there is a perfect opportunity for interested new participants on Thursday 17 and Thursday 24 August with Come & Try Netball sessions for 5–9-year-olds being held from 4.00 - 6.00pm at Meadowbank Park Netball Courts. HAVE YOUR SAY OPEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS You are invited to have your say about documents, projects and proposals that are currently on public exhibition, or provide feedback on services and concerns that affect the community. • Sportsground Allocation Policy Review (Closing 31 August 2023) • Charity Creek Cascades - Dog Off-Leash Trial (Closing 6 September 2023) • City of Ryde Events Plan 2024-2028 (Closing 10 September 2023) • City of Ryde – Ward Boundary Review (Closing 11 September 2023) • Field of Mars Reserve Draft Plan of Management & Land Recategorisation (Closing 26 September 2023) • Dog Off-Leash Trials 2023 (Closing 20 March 2024) Want to find out more? To find out more about one of the above projects or for information on how to provide feedback, please visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay or call Customer Service on 9952 8222. Sincerely, Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM Mayor Phone 9952 8222 [email protected] GARAGE SALES 8.30am - 1.00pm - 12 Campbell St, Eastwood 10.00am - 3.00pm - 45 Tarrants Ave, Eastwood List your garage sale for free at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/garagesales SAT 19 AUG It’s a great introduction to another game that Australia does best! For more details visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/ trynetball SCIENCE WEEK National Science Week is underway until 20 August and City of Ryde is joining in the fun with some terrific and informative events. Tonight at Ryde Library from 6.30 - 7.30pm there promises to be a fascinating discussion involving Macquarie University academics Associate Professor Abhaya Nayak and Dr Adnan Mahmood about Artificial Intelligence and how it can merge with the Internet of Things to build applications for use in our daily lives. And on Thursday 17 August from 6.30 - 7.30pm Ryde Library will host a discussion featuring Dr Mark Williams who will talk about his new book The Connected Species and how the evolution of the human brain can save the world. For more details visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/ scienceweek Received between 3 and 9 August 2023 LDA2023/0199 66 Griffiths Ave WEST RYDE MOD2023/0158 2 Smith St RYDE LDA2023/0201 31 Badajoz Rd RYDE LDA2023/0202 61 Western Cr GLADESVILLE LDA2023/0203 9 Bass St PUTNEY LDA2023/0198 82 Darvall Rd DENISTONE WEST LDA2023/0200 71 Vimiera Rd EASTWOOD MOD2023/0156 100-108 Talavera Rd MACQUARIE PARK Determined between 3 and 9 August 2023 LDA2022/0246 436-484 Victoria Rd GLADESVILLE LDA2023/0159 86 Bennett St WEST RYDE LDA2023/0160 1 Cherry Ct MARSFIELD DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED & DETERMINED For full details of the development applications received and determined visit www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices EVENTS IN OUR CITY City of Ryde is developing a new City of Ryde Events Plan 2024-2028. The Plan will provide clear direction for the future planning, development and implementation of events in the City of Ryde local government area. Tell us about the events you love now, what you would like to see in the future, and share your ideas for making our events even better. COMPLETE OUR SHORT SURVEY by 10 September for the chance to win 1 of 2 $50 Anystore gift cards. www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/HYS/EventsPlan

8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 16 August, 2023 Religious procession will open Ferragosto festival Ferragosto is Sydney’s largest Italian community festival and will be preceded by a religious procession. “Following the Italian tradition, this year’s festival will be preceded by a procession to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption along Great North Road,’’ City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas said. “We are thrilled to invite our Italian community to take part in this procession, which begins at the corner of Lyons Road and Great North Road at 9:30am and will be led by Bishop Daniel Meagher.” The festival will feature free carnival rides, spectacular dance and music performances across three stages, a petting zoo, competitions, street performers and a FerraCinema, which will screen Italian movies. “Ferragosto is also a great day out for the whole family with plenty of traditional Italian food and entertainment on offer,’’ Mayor Tsirekas said. “Last year’s festival attracted record crowds and we’re expecting an even bigger turnout this year.” To find out more visit ferragosto.com.au. More than 100,000 visitors are expected at Five Dock’s Ferragosto Festival this Sunday, August 20 from 10am to 5pm. Unanimous support sought for shopping village safety audits Labor councillors will propose a motion for the safety audit at an upcoming meeting and hope their city wide safety audit appeal will be supported by the majority of Liberal councillors, who did not vote to support Labor Clr Bernard Purcell’s recent appeal for safety bollards at the Flinders Road shopping village carpark. Councillor Purcell told The Weekly Times he hopes Flinders Road shops and the Watts Avenue shops (near Midway) will be a priority of the proposed city wide audits which he wants to see focused on pedestrian safety. “To start with these bollards are a great idea to prevent cars from hitting pedestrians and they are not expensive,’’ he said. The proposed safety audits would look at council owned footpaths and parking zones as well as driver behaviour. “There are plenty of pedestrians being knocked and I’m surprised there haven’t been more pedestrians being (significantly) injured,’’ he said. “This includes pedestrians walking in front of cars and particularly pedestrians and reversing cars.” Children’s safety should also be considered, he said. Safety audits are normally recommended to councillors by local traffic committees to address a specific problem but Clr Purcell wants the city wide audit of the small villages to be a pro-active and preventative measure. “Problems come to us as a request from our traffic committee but there is so much going on it doesn’t need to look for problems,’’ he said. “I would like to see the small shopping village safety audits come back to council with recommendations from our staff.” A recent safety study of the Boronia Park shopping village identified the risk of pedestrians being hit while running across Pittwater Road and led to mid-road barriers being installed to force them to safely cross the road at the traffic lights. Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM has previously stressed that safety issues should be the first and foremost priority of the council and Independent Clr Roy Maggio has previously called for a citywide audit of dangerous trees. Unanimous councillor support is being sought for safety audits of around a dozen small shopping villages across the City of Ryde. ☐ Reverse parking is a common cause of carpark accidents. ☐ Councillor Purcell would like child safety to be a focus of the wider, proposed pedestrian safety study of shopping villages. ☐ Ferragosto will be held in Five Dock on Sunday. 1. Stadium Australia’s live site was packed for the Matildas quarter final against France; 2. Fans rode the emotional rollercoaster of the Matildas’ penalty shootout; 3. Former Ryde Sports Foundation Sports Star of the Year and Paralympic legend, Madison de Rozario, brought her pooch down to Sydney Olympic Park to soak up the atmosphere; 4. Penalty hero, Courtnee Vine arrives in Sydney; 5. Young fans at Sydney Airport to greet the Matildas after flying in from Brisbane on Monday. TWT ON-the-Spot PHOTOS (Michelle Haywood) 2 3 4 5 1

Wednesday 16 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9 realeSTaTe&FINaNCe Recent local property sales* BALMAIN EAST 3/16 Hosking Street, 1B, Apartment $930,000 (10 Aug 23) Danny Cobden, CobdenHayson Balmain BEECROFT 1A Grace Avenue, 2B, 937 m2 , House $1,363,000 (08 Aug 23) Chloe Mawass, Stone Beecroft CARLINGFORD 7 Hilar Avenue, 3B, 727 m2 , House $1,960,000 (12 Aug 23) Jennifer Carr, Louis Carr Castle Hill 1/2 Freeman Place, 3B, 247 m2 , Townhouse $1,375,000 (12 Aug 23) Eva Xu, Belle Property Epping 6/3-5 Honiton Avenue, 3B, 214 m2 , Townhouse $1,285,000 (12 Aug 23) Eva Xu, Belle Property Epping 42 Christel Avenue, 4B, 901.2 m2 , House $2,270,000 (11 Aug 23) Jack (Jianjie) Bi, Murdoch Lee Castle Hill 5/181 Marsden Road, 3B, 250 m2 , Villa $1,115,000 (10 Aug 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 39/1-11 Donald Street, 2B, Apartment $675,000 (09 Aug 23) Crystal Li, Aurora Property Epping 111/2-8 James Street, 1B, Apartment $510,000 (08 Aug 23) Vivek Uppal, Ray White Carlingford 25 Kay Street, 5B, House $2,202,000 (07 Aug 23) Joy Hsieh, Tracy Yap Epping CONCORD 1/12 Flavelle Street, 3B, 189 m2 , Townhouse $1,350,000 (11 Aug 23) Alessio Scivetti, Horwood Nolan Drummoyne 1/10-12 Crane Street, 3B, Townhouse $1,433,000 (09 Aug 23) Anthony Picasso, DibChidiac Concord CONCORD WEST 95 Mackenzie Street, 3B, 739.8 m2 , House $3,150,000 (09 Aug 23) Dib Chidiac, DibChidiac Concord 36 Mepunga Street, 4B, 715.3 m2 , House $3,080,000 (08 Aug 23) Norman So, Belle Property Strathfield DRUMMOYNE 2 Ullathorne Street, 4B, 309.8 m2 , House $3,005,000 (12 Aug 23) Daniel Patterson, CobdenHayson Drummoyne DUNDAS VALLEY 44A Sirius Street, 4B, Duplex/Semi-detached $1,750,000 (11 Aug 23) Ahmad Malas, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde EAST RYDE 1 Jeanette Street, 3B, 588 m2 , House $1,820,000 (12 Aug 23) Phillip Allison, Belle Property Ryde 106 Moncrieff Drive, 5B, 777 m2 , House $2,275,000 (12 Aug 23) Neil Robson, Cassidy Gladesville EASTWOOD 24 Norma Avenue, 4B, 929.5 m2 , House $3,150,000 (14 Aug 23) Heath Dockary, Di Jones North Ryde 26 Trelawney Street, 2B, 1,672 m2 , House $2,928,000 (10 Aug 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 10 Trelawney Street, 6B, 674.3 m2 , House $3,690,000 (09 Aug 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 9/37-39 Doomben Avenue, 1B, Unit $660,000 (08 Aug 23) Tom Chan, Element Realty Carlingford EPPING 107 Ray Road, 5B, House $4,600,000 (11 Aug 23) Tracy Yap, Tracy Yap Epping 16 Third Avenue, 4B, 368.6 m2 , Duplex/ Semi-detached $2,220,000 (25 Jul 23) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping ERMINGTON 24 Broadoaks Street, 3B, 236.4 m2 , Townhouse $1,665,000 (14 Aug 23) David Johnson, Award Group West Ryde 25 Murdoch Street, 2B, 581.7 m2 , House $1,647,000 (14 Aug 23) David Johnson, Award Group West Ryde 18 Boyle Street, 4B, 542 m2 , House $1,880,000 (14 Aug 23) Ahmad Malas, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde 135/64 River Rd, 1B, 69 m2 , Apartment $512,500 (11 Aug 23) Ronnie Qi, Rental Master Sydney FIVE DOCK 3/69 Garfield Street, 2B, Apartment $905,000 (12 Aug 23) Adam Scappatura, Time Realty Five Dock GREENWICH 24/294-296 Pacific Highway, 2B, Unit $685,000 (09 Aug 23) Tony Walker, Shead Property Chatswood HUNTERS HILL 18/10 Mount Street, 2B, Apartment $800,000 (12 Aug 23) Matt Ward, McGrath Hunters Hill 15 Church Street, 3B, 638 m2 , House $3,300,000 (11 Aug 23) Nicholas McEvoy, Tracy Yap Epping HUNTLEYS COVE 106/10 Karrabee Avenue, 2B, 128 m2 , Apartment $1,060,000 (09 Aug 23) George Gialouris, CobdenHayson Lane Cove LANE COVE 5/58 Epping Road, 2B, Apartment $620,000 (11 Aug 23) Glenn Foster, Raine & Horne Lane Cove LANE COVE NORTH 8/536-542 Mowbray Road, 1B, Apartment $740,000 (08 Aug 23) Tony (Jin) Lao, Starwave Chatswood LEICHHARDT 35 Daniel Street, 3B, 177 m2 , House $1,980,000 (08 Aug 23) Simone Azzi, Belle Property Annandale MACQUARIE PARK 11/3 Durham Close, 3B, 184 m2 , Unit $1,301,000 (12 Aug 23) Betty Ockerlander, McGrath Epping 5/14 Tuckwell Place, 2B, 172 m2 , Townhouse $1,080,000 (12 Aug 23) Johnny Oh, Pello - Northern Suburbs 1003/139 Herring Road, 2B, Apartment $950,000 (09 Aug 23) John Park, Obsidian St Leonards 312/1 Mooltan Avenue, 1B, 81 m2 , Apartment $550,000 (08 Aug 23) Catherine Li, Ray White Epping MARSFIELD 60/192-200 Vimiera Road, 2B, Unit $700,000 (11 Aug 23) Adrian Root, Property Root Eastwood MORTLAKE 24 McDonald Street, 2B, 139.1 m2 , House $1,400,000 (14 Aug 23) Ben Horwood, Horwood Nolan Drummoyne NORTH EPPING 35 Marcella Street, 4B, 768 m2 , House $2,801,000 (12 Aug 23) Catherine Murphy, The Agency North Sydney 1A Bailey Crescent, 4B, 593 m2 , House $2,080,000 (11 Aug 23) Catherine Murphy, The Agency North Sydney NORTH RYDE 13 Cutler Parade, 2B, 645 m2 , House $2,801,000 (12 Aug 23) Phillip Allison, Belle Property Ryde OATLANDS 12 Niblick Crescent, 4B, 701 m2 , House $2,300,000 (12 Aug 23) Sandra Aquilina, McGrath Parramatta 150E Bettington Road, 5B, House $2,000,000 (07 Aug 23) Daniel Mourad, Laing + Simmons Carlingford RHODES 29/2 Nina Gray Avenue, 2B, Apartment $760,000 (11 Aug 23) (Jeffrey) Jiale Lin, Ray White Bella Vista E305/10-16 Marquet Street, 1B, 69 m2 , Apartment $622,500 (11 Aug 23) John (Junrui) Huang, S1 Property Macquarie Park 1904/7 Rider Boulevard, 2B, Apartment $1,350,000 (10 Aug 23) William Liu, Rhodes Realty Rhodes 516/6 Marquet Street, 2B, Apartment $875,000 (10 Aug 23) Jason Bi, Belle Property Rhodes ROZELLE 34 Quirk Street, 2B, 114 m2 , House $1,570,000 (12 Aug 23) Madeleine Este, BresicWhitney Balmain RYDALMERE 8/18-20 Calder Road, 2B, Apartment $608,000 (14 Aug 23) Mariah Edwards, Stone Parramatta RYDE 34 Smalls Road, 5B, 388.8 m2 , Duplex/ Semi-detached $2,752,888 (14 Aug 23) Juliet (Jiangmin) Chen, Stone Epping 19/2-8 Belmore Street, 2B, Apartment $796,000 (14 Aug 23) Robert Younis, First National West Ryde 20 Stuart Street, 3B, 758 m2 , House $2,860,000 (12 Aug 23) Ali Pericak, Di Jones North Ryde 813E/5 Pope Street, 2B, 107 m2 , Apartment $1,250,000 (12 Aug 23) Lijian (Daniel) Ou Yang, Denox Global Sydney 243 Buffalo Road, 3B, 855 m2 , House $2,350,000 (11 Aug 23) Robert Younis, First National West Ryde 38 Providence Road, 5B, 420 m2 , House $2,738,888 (10 Aug 23) Perenara (Perry) Steiner, Raine & Horne Gladesville 7037/2D Porter Street, 1B, 69 m2 , Apartment $615,000 (09 Aug 23) Kalaney Che, Raine and Horne Rhodes 10/242 Buffalo Road, 2B, 64 m2 , Unit $502,000 (09 Aug 23) Antonella Scenna, McGrath Ryde C5502/16 Constitution Road, 2B, Apartment $795,000 (08 Aug 23) Rayne Lim, Link Property Agency Ryde STRATHFIELD 13/94-96 Albert Road, 2B, Apartment $857,000 (12 Aug 23) Aaron Papadimatos, The Agency Marrickville 44 Arthur Street, 4B, 695.6 m2 , House $3,160,000 (10 Aug 23) Norman So, Belle Property Strathfield 13 Hydebrae Street, 5B, House $3,400,000 (09 Aug 23) Adrian Galassi, Richardson & Wrench Strathfield 39 Fitzgerald Crescent, 3B, 702 m2 , House $2,400,000 (08 Aug 23) Richard Baini, Richard Matthews Strathfield WEST RYDE 7/6 Adelaide Street, 2B, Unit $600,000 (14 Aug 23) Leighton Avery, Award Group West Ryde 7/2 Mons Avenuet, 2B, Unit $580,000 (14 Aug 23) David Johnson, Award Group West Ryde 1/15 Deakin Street, 3B, 215 m2 , Villa $1,500,000 (12 Aug 23) Johnny Oh, Pello - Northern Suburbs 4/31 Forster Street, 2B, 65 m2 , Unit $600,000 (10 Aug 23) Micheal Green, Green West Ryde 5/5 Orchard Street, 3B, 176 m2 , Villa $1,600,000 (09 Aug 23) Johnny Oh, Pello - Northern Suburbs (* This is not an exhaustive listing of local sales and represents only a sample of those reported) We must smash plan for homes on North Ryde Common, say Ryde MP and Mayor The 43 hectare Macquarie Hospital psychiatric facility and the adjoining Common - which is close to North Ryde Railway Station and Cox’s Road shopping district - is one of around three thousand Sydney sites being considered by the state government for housing, alongside a speculative target of 7,650 new homes in Macquarie Park. Councillor Jordan Lane MP gathered more than A proposal to build housing on the North Ryde Common must be smashed before it gets the go-ahead from Premier Chris Minns, Ryde MP Jordan Lane and Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM said on the weekend. ☐ Ryde MP Jordan Lane and Ryde councillor Sophie Lara-Watson with locals at North Ryde Common on the weekend, giving the proposed plans for housing on the site the ‘thumbs down’; and left, with the petition against the proposal 2,000 signatures on a petition against the proposal last weekend and said he would personally present it to the Premier and introduce a motion in NSW Parliament in coming weeks. “We want to save the Common and the Hospital from development,’’ he told The Weekly Times on Sunday. Minister for Land and Property, Steve Kemper said finding new sites for housing is the government’s “top priority” but availability, suitability and compliance checks still have to be made on suggested locations. A government planning department spokesperson confirmed last week that no decisions have been made about new sites but more information will be made available at a later date. Jordan Lane said a decision NOT to build on the two North Ryde sites needs to be made immediately. “That this is even being considered is bad for Ryde,’’ he said. “Just two moments in government and Labor is already looking at more overdevelopment in Ryde, despite what it said in the election campaign.’’ The Common is maintained by The City of Ryde and is the venue for community and multicultural community events that include the annual TWT/Rotary Carols On The Common each Christmas. It gained its name from a TWT readers poll and while it is used as common land, it does not have the same traditional and legal protection that local community owned “Commons” have in England. Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM said Labor proposed building on the Common thirty years ago and was defeated by a community campaign. “This is unacceptable but the idea is not new,’’ he told The Weekly Times. “When Ivan Petch was the State Member for Gladesville, Labor tried to do the same thing so he headed the community opposition to it and got re-elected. “Now, again, this is a very dangerous development and we should stop it.” New South Wales Property Council Executive Director Katie Stevenson has not commented on individual sites but nonetheless praised the state government for “looking creatively” to solve the housing supply and affordability crisis.

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CEMENT RENDERING J PRESTIGE RENDERING 0410 746 378 Rendering, repairs, blueboard etc Quality service g’teed, no job too big or small. F/Q CLEANING – HIGH PRESSURE NORTH RYDE HIGH PRESSURE CLEAN 9888 5406 0414 765 181 Driveways, BBQ’s, Pool surrounds, Sealer. No job too small. SATIFACTION GUARANTEED JOHN 0481 137 778 * Driveways * Paths * Decking * Brick * Sandstone * All external hard surfaces underthepumppressurecleaning.com CLOTHESLINES DOCTOR CLOTHESLINES 0407 585 691 Clotheslines installed from $395. Free quotes on new or repairs. Full range of folding lines. Call Richard 0407 585 691. CONCRETING AAA ALL AREAS CONCRETE Charlie 0413 777 239 Concrete Driveways Sydney, all types of concrete work, Driveways and Pathways etc. Small jobs welcome. Over 32 Years Experience. Lic. 129968c TCP CONCRETE (NSW) PTY LTD 0404 770 791 Concrete Driveways, Pathways, Slabs-Plain & Coloured Domestic & Commercial over 25years experience Lic 52825c CONCRETE CUTTING MASTER CHASING SERVICES 0403 111 758 Specialising in concrete cutting, core drilling, road sawing and wall sawing. COMPUTERS GLADESVILLE COMPUTERS 1300 929 414 0401 339 402 IT specialist for all home and office support. 20 plus years of experience. All work guaranteed. www.g1computers.com.au To advertise Phone: 9807 6666

Wednesday 16 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 11 ELECTRICIANS (CONTINUED) DENISTONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES Andrew/Electrician 0417 909 407 All electrical work, power, lights, internet, houserewiring, telephone, IXL ceiling fans, switchboard upgrades, cctv. Lic 201164c, 278587c RYDE PROVEN ELECTRICAL 1300 776 247 Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship •Family Owned & Operated •Fast Local Service •All Electrical. Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans www.prove nair.com.au 354131C LOCAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES James 02 8036 2372 Fast & Trusted – Master Electrician • Electrical Repairs • Smoke Alarms • Switchboards upgrades • PowerPoints • Lighting installation • Home Safety Checks • Seniors Discounts Lic 271472C LEVEL 2 ELECTRICIAN RYDE AREA Ryan 0414 602 995 • All Electrical, Lights, Power, Wiring, Fans • Hot Water & Alarm Systems • Switchboard Upgrades • Private Pole Installations & Replacements Lic. 400997C L2 Lic. 00404781 EMS Lic. 000251985 LOCAL 24/7 SAME DAY SERVICE Charles 0480 087 099 EMERGENCY WITHIN ONE HOUR! MENTION THIS AD FOR $50 OFF! Licensed Electrician and Level 2 ASP 5226 All electrical works and repairs. Fuse box, smoke alarms, powerpoints, lights/sensors, stoves, fans, hot water, rewires and more. Level 2 ASP – Poles, metering, solar, defect notice, upgrades & more. Over 20 years experience. No job too big or small. Trustworthy, Friendly & honest service. Insured. Competitive price. Pensioner 20% discount. All work Guaranteed! Lic 285316c EXCAVATIONS FLECK RUBBISH REMOVALS & MINI EXCAVATIONS Glen 0418 268 040 Narrow Access Excavation. Excavators from 760mm wide up to 1200mm wide. Dumper Tippers 760mm wide. Bobcats 3 Tonne Trucks. All Areas. Best Rates. Call Glen FENCING PRIMO FENCING 0402 981 141 Specialise in small jobs - Timber & Colourbond, Pickets, Gates, Repairs. Workmanship guaranteed. Call Colin 0402 981 141 LOCAL FENCING 9807 2367 Quality timber, c/bond, gates, pickets, pool, log walls. Free quotes SMITH FENCING 0400 598 403 Timber Boundary Fencing, Gates & Pickets. Small jobs & Repairs Welcome psmithfencing@gmail .com ANDREW SPIES FENCING 0410 534 692 Specialises in all types of fencing. View website @ Andrew-Spies-Fencing.com Phone Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 COUNSELLING HOPEWISE COUNSELLING GLADESVILLE Maggie Morgan 0418 672 379 * Grief & Loss * Relationships * Anger Management * Stress, Anxiety, Depression * Workplace * Retirement * Life Coaching * Teenagers www.hopewisecounselling.com.au DAMP PROOFING ANTI-DAMP AUSTRALIA 1300 301 210 0412 229 955 • Rising damp & Condensation proofing • Sub-floor & wall ventilation systems • Contact for free quote. • 20 years local experience. www.antidamp.com.au DENTIST PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY 9809 7110 • Over 25 years’ experience in Putney • Renowned for gentleness and care • Exceptional quality at affordable price • Prompt appointments. 6 days • Bupa Members Gap free regular dental check-up and mouthguard • Book On-Line www.putneydentalsurgery.com.au DENTAL GARDEN, HUNTERS HILL 107 Pittwater Road 9363 9190 Gentle calming relaxed environment. Emergency 24/7 answered by Dentist. Family, cosmetic & pain relief dentistry. Initial bonus gift when quoting TWT. www.dentalgarden.com.au ELECTRICIANS EASTWOOD ELECTRICAL SERVICES Gerard 0408 447 882 All electrical repairs – residential & commercial rewiring. Switchboard upgrades. All new work. Call Gerard. Lic 82184c GEOFF NASH ELECTRICAL SERVICES 9807 1957 0419 200 011 All electrical installs & repairs, AH service, competitive rates.. Lic No 90476c GRANT HEDLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICE Grant 0403 868 457/ 9489 3543 Local Electrician. No job too small. Over 30 yrs experience. Lic 80753C LOCAL RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN Blake 0488 843 495 + Small family-owned business + Lights, power points, NBN help, repairs + Small jobs welcome + Seniors discount 100% satisfaction guaranteed Lic 288540c RYDE DISTRICT ELECTRICIAN 20+YRS EXP Ian 0412 988 012 ✓ Same Day Service ✓ Switchboards, Smoke Alarms, ✓ Lights, Power, Phones, Broadband (Points) ✓ Pensioner Discounts ✓ Ryde Area - Hunters Hill & Gladesville ✓ Small Jobs Welcome www.secure-electrical.com.au Lic 92264C FENCING (CONTINUED) KOALA FENCING Martin 0412 010 212 Horizontal & Privacy Fences. Pool fences & gates. Timber & colourbond, fence repairs. call Martin 0412 010 212 AXFIX FENCING 0498 058 885 Small job specialist 30yrs exp. Pine, Merbau, c/bond, picket, alum, slat, gates, repairs, pool council requirements. Call Andrew. ACTIVE FENCING Peter Carbon 0425 203 080 Quality timber boundary fencing & gates supplied and installed in Ryde area. Free quotes. Call or text Peter 0425 203 080 Lic R89295 FLORIST BLOSSOM HOUSE FLORIST 9874 1577 Orders taken. Flowers and gifts for all occasions. Delivery in and around Denistone and nationwide. eastwoodflowerdelivery.com.au FURNITURE REPAIRS & CABINET MAKING TRADITIONAL FINE FURNITURE 0417 457 897 Custom made furniture and specialist repairs & restoration work. 40 years experience. GARAGE DOORS RYDE GARAGE DOORS 9809 1965 Installation, sales & service. B & D Dealer. Call for free quote. GARDENING ABLOOM ACE GARDENING 8819 4980 Sam or Chad 0410 774 647 Restore overgrown gardens, Land & yard clearing, Trimming, Weeding, Lawnmowing, Turfing, Tree lopping, Stump Removal, Landscape, Plants, Gurney wash, Rubbish removal. Regular Maintenance, Pens Discount. Fully Insured, 7 Days, Best hourly rate. Free quotes. Call Sam or Chad GECKO PLANTSCAPE Robbie 0412 131 362 Irrigation solutions for your garden during water restrictions. Horticultural advice, garden maintenance and green walls. Qualified Horticulturist fully insured. Call Now Robbie 0412 131 362 NORTH RYDE GARDENING 0414 765 181 9888 5406 Your reliable gardener. Weed, dig, trim, clean, tree trim/lopping, stump grind, mow, turf, rubbish removal, maintenance, high pressure clean. Call Alan. A & A ABSOLUTE BEST PRICE 9439 8550 Jack 0411 351 161 Digging, weeding, land & yard clearing, tree lopping, trimming, pruning, restore overgrown garden, turflaying. Pensioner discounts. Ring Jack GARDENING & TREE SERVICES 0412 594 911 Landscaping, Paving. Garden restoration garden design 15 years experience. Tree lopping 25% pensioners discount . Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 GARDENING (CONTINUED) AAA ABLE ABACA GARDENING Michael 0452 445 410 Tree lopping/trim, turfing, weeding, retaining walls, garden makeovers. All your landscaping needs. Fully insured. Free quotes GAS SYDNEY LOCAL GAS SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Leakfinding, fixes, repairs / renewals, new connections/servicing/commissioning of room/ central heaters, fake coal/logfires, commercial kitchens, cooktops, ovens, stoves, hotwater heaters, all makes/models, Rinnai, Rheem, Pyrox, Bonair, Everdure, Electrolux Westinghouse, Chef, Miele, Smeg, Bosch, Vulcan, Dux, Jetmaster, realflame, Genesis, bayonets fitted, LP/ BBQ conversions, (carbon monoxide testing). Same day Service, reliable, professional, efficient. All work Guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252C GLASS GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE 9817 3416 9816 3055 Glass repairs, shower screens, mirrors. All glass requirements. [email protected] 278 Victoria Rd, Gladesville GUTTERING & METAL ROOFING GUTTER-SNIPE GUTTER CLEANERS 9477 5943 We clean roof gutters, no mess, local, guaranteed, insured GUTTER, DOWNPIPE CLEANING SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Local, efficient, reliable, neat & tidy, insured, on time. Gutter mesh & guard (install/replace) Leakfinding, gutters, downpipes, valleys, flashing, install & repairs whirlybird, venting, raintanks, roof & skylight leaks. Lic 143252c 30 yrs exp, Eftpos, C/Cards Accepted ABC SEAMLESS 9748 3022 • Guttering, Downpipes & Metal Roofing • Leaf Protection, Roof Restoration & Cleaning • Discounted prices & free quotes • Over 40 years in the industry • Fully licenced and insured • Comprehensive warranties HAIRDRESSER WANT A GREAT HAIRCUT? 9888 5257 Come & see Abbas Imperial Style Barber, Midway Shops, 117 North Rd, Denistone East. HANDYMAN S.S. CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Sam 0414 413 326 Specialising in all Building, Carpentry & Gyprocking work. Free Quotes & Pens. Disc. Ph. Sam NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Steven 0419 606 288 • All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • Pergola’s, decks, roofing, gyprock, & painting • All minor & major repair work • Quote this advert and get a 10% discount !!! • Call Steven www.nicholascarpentry.com.au Lic no 108119c

12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 16 August, 2023 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 LANDSCAPING (CONTINUED) LANDSCAPING 0419 447 126 Hands on experience in all trades. Gardens, Lawns & paving. Brick/blockwork & Concreting. Retaining walls, gates & fencing. Pool areas, decks & pergolas. RICK’S LANDSCAPING 0414 355 740 Yard clean, lawn & turf, weed & dig, tree lop/prune. Concrete jobs, paving, retaining walls. Reasonable prices. Free quotes. LAUNDRY/BATHROOM NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICES Steven 0419 606 288 Full premium renovation service - waterproof, tile, remodel or tailor designs. All budgets. Quote this advert and get 10% discount!! www.nicholascarpentry.com.au NSW Building Lic No 108119c LAWN MOWER REPAIRS RYDE CITY MOWERS 9809 0329 Repairs to most brands of lawnmowers, brushcutters, chainsaws. Chain sharpening. Guaranteed service. Factory trained & qualified technicians. Local pick up & delivery available (charges apply) PAINTERS & DECORATORS PETER PAINTING 0423 808 115 8819 2795 25 yrs exp. Work guaranteed Pensioner Discount. Free Quotes Lic 157468c RYDE PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES 0412 944 025 Genuine local painter, Fully Insured. All types of painting, reliable, reasonable price. Free Quotes -Pensioner Discount. Lic 150743c MICHAEL THE PAINTER Michael 0412 444 838 • Professional and reliable • All types of painting • All areas • Reasonable rates • Best quality • Cheapest quotes • Pensioner Disc Call Michael. Lic 320177c ASPECT PAINTING & DECORATING 0401 951 257 All types of painting, reliable guaranteed service, free quotes, pensioners discount, fully insured. Lic 149577c EDGE PAINTING Sam 0433 742 162 * Master Painters Association member. * Dulux accredited. Interior/exterior. * Specialised in repairing & repainting. *Pensioner discount. Quality guaranteed. www.edgepainting.net Lic. 267578cMPA280514 HONEST PAINTING 0452 639 991 Over 20 years experience. Specializing in repairing cracks, peeling, mills removal. Interior&exterior, free quote. Fully insured. Seven years warranty. Eason 0452639991. Lic 312751 PAINTERS & DECORATORS (CONTINUED) PERFECTION PAINTERS Joseph 0451 123 231 * Reliable and professional * Pressure Cleaning * Roof Painting. Interior and Exterior. Free & Quote Insured www.paintedtoperfectionpainters.com.au Lic. 269706C STEVE’S PAINTING SERVICE 0401 018 561 Over 16 years experience. Repair specialist. Dulux paint, interior/exterior. 5-year job guarantee. Free quote. Pensioner discount. PATIOS ELITE PATIOS 0408 623 048 7/53-55 Gladesville Rd Hunters Hill NSW 2110 Transform Your Outdoor Space with Our Expert Patio Building Services! Your local Stratco Authorised Patio Dealer 10% Discount (max $500) to Seniors Card Holders! www.elitepatios.com.au NSW Builders Licence 45000JP PEST CONTROL ACCESS PEST CONTROL 0423 017 515 All areas, All pests. Termite specialist ( pensioner discounts). Will beat any competitor quote Lic # 5092837 FORENSIC PEST CONTROL 1300 360 457 Your Local Family Business Termites, Pest Control, Rats, Mice, Birds. Mention this ad for your pensioner discount. All work is Guaranteed. Lic 5070252 PEST CONTROL 9449 2948 NOISES IN THE ROOF? BE RODENT FREE THIS WINTER FROM AS LITTLE AS $180.00. We also do Poss Call SPS Pest & Handyman Services BUGZOFF PEST CONTROL 0423 203 356 ✔Commercial ✔Domestic ✔All pests ✔Termites Service Guarantee + Free AfterCare Services From $149. www.bugzoff.com.au ANDY THE PESTIE 0405 589 705 Friendly, Affordable & Local. General pest control. Termite inspection & treatment. Free quotes. Senior discount. Lic 5109540 PLASTERING GYPROCK PLASTERING SERVICES Demitri 0404 770 412 All types of plastering * Reasonable rates. Call Demitri Lic 288665c PLUMBERS BLOCKED DRAINS & SEWER SPECIALIST 9638 1398 0419 409 130 All general plumbing including gas. (24hr Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lic. 9880 Mastercard & Visa welcome. COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAINTENANCE 0414 808 809 9808 3020 Phillip Draper West Ryde Lic 3906 PLUMBERS (CONTINUED) PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING 0418 961 406 Est. Locally 1981 Lic 3792 POOLE & CO PLUMBING 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Your Local Plumber for 50 Years. * Blocked drains cleared * Taps & toilets * Hot Water * Gasfitting www.pooletheplumber.com.au Lic 985 YOUR FAST LOCAL PLUMBER 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Guaranteed Same Day Service. Prompt, On time, Efficient, Reliable, Honest. Blocked drains cleared. Sewer-stormwater, burst pipes, leaking showers Taps/toilets, waterproofing, water filters, hot water heater maintenance accredited repairer/ installer. Servicing (all makes / models), gas leaks, installs Repairs, connections, appliance repairs,servicing Room-Central heating, fake log/coal fires, stoves BackflowPrevention, TMV’s, downpipes/gutters, cappings Flashings), lead, Roof repairs (metal/asbestos/Tile / slate) Skylights, leaks / fixes. No job too big or small. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 emergencies. Lic. 143252c PURE PLUMBING PROFESSIONALS The Punctual Plumbers - 9191 7353 • Local Business Award Winning Plumbers • $0 Call Out Fee* • Fast Emergency Service • Hot Water Repairs • Blocked Drains Cleared • Taps and Toilets • Noisy Pipes • Gas Fitting • Seniors Discounts www.pureplumbingpros.com.au GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES 9817 4777 0413 402 599 For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes. 24hr/7days. Emerg. serv. Visa/Master/Eftpos. Lic 168655C CMF PLUMBING 0411 232 629 9808 4220 • Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting • Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster & CCTV • No job too small Lic 117469c LOCAL PLUMBER 0488 801 042 • Taps, Hot water, Blocked Drains, Blocked pipes • 24/7 EMERGENCY Plumbers • On-time & Reliable • Plumbers you can trust • All works guaranteed • $0 CALL out • You approve the price before we start! $50 OFF when you mention this AD NEED A LOCAL PLUMBER FAST? 9191 7353 Do you have no hot water? Is your drain blocked? Are your taps and toilets leaking? Do you want an extra gas point? For fast friendly service with a smile Call Jeremy on 9191 7353 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed RYDE CITY HOT WATER & PLUMBING Alfred 0418 976 679 LOCAL PLUMBER - 25+ Years Experience. • Hot Water Repairs & Replacements • Blocked Drains & Toilets • All General Plumbing Services • Restricted Electrical Licence. Call our office on 1300 976 679 or Alfred on 0418 976 679 Licence No. 111700C DO YOU NEED A PLUMBER? Daniel 0414 747 332 - Reasonable price + quality work - Blocked drain special - CCTV & Hot water - Tap & toilet leaking/installation Lic. 388974C HANDYMAN (CONTINUED) AAA ALL AREAS HANDYMAN Charlie 0413 777 239 Small jobs welcome. General repairs, concreting, brickwork, cement rendering, electrical & plumbing. Lic. 129968c HANDYMAN 0419 447 126 Clients that have remained clients for over 20yrs. Hands on experience in all trades. Stormwater Issues a speciality. HOT WATER SERVICES RYDE HOT WATER SERVICE 9809 4230 0412 200 939 Installations, repairs & sales. Electric and gas hot water heaters. Lic No L985 A HOT WATER SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Servicing / repairs / installs, Gas, Electric, Solar (all makes/models) Rinnai, Rheem, Bosch, Pyrox, Aquamax, Solahart, Thermann, Junkers, Bayard, Vulcan, Hocking, Everhot, Dux, Edwards, Beasley, Roomheaters Same day service, reliable, professional, efficient. All workguaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/ Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c KITCHENS 0413 395 444 FULL KITCHEN PACKAGE $4999 Includes; Cabinetry, Oven, Cook Top, Rangehood, Sink, Mixer Tap, Tiles 428 Victoria Road, Gladesville [email protected] [email protected] www.arycokitchen.com.au COMPLETE CUSTOM KITCHENS Glenn 0414 717 111 Highest quality custom kitchen renovations Complete job. All trades. Unbeatable prices. Builder 20 Years Experience. Free Quotes. Pens.Disc. 0414 717 111 Lic no 301036c KITCHEN REPAIRS KITCHEN REPAIRS Angelo 0408 677 614 Hinges, Doors, Drawers, Shelves, Cabinets, Shelf to drawer conversions. No job to small. Free quotes 7 days [email protected] Lic no 139738C LANDSCAPING A1 ABACUS GARDENING & TREE SERVICE Murray 0404 889 907 Experienced Gardener & Tree Lopper. Weed, prune, trim, landscape, dig & pave. Retaining walls & rubbish removal. Fully insured. Pensioners discount.

Wednesday 16 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 13 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 REFRIGERATOR REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 ROOFING J & M SCHALK. 9878 4483 0408 642 056 Roof repairs. Metal, tile & leaking roof replac- ing valleys, F/Q, Lic R91302. LOCAL SYDNEY ROOF SPECIALIST 0414 837 679 Phil 9715 1804 Leak finding/Repairs (tiles, metal, slate) shingals/ skylights, asbestos, copper, Waterproofing, Lead, Flashings, cappings, ridgepointing, rebedding, Chimney’s,Stormwater Drains Cleared, relayed, Diverted, fixed. (Gutter’s/Downpipes) renewal, cleaning, whirlybirds. Same day service – reliable, professional, efficient. All work guaranteed. 30 Yrs exp. C/Cards, Eftpos, 24/7 Emergencies. Lic 143252c SAM’S ROOFING P/L Sam 0416 178 058 All metal roofing & guttering, no job too small 33yrs exp. Ph Sam for quote. Lic 215152c TOP RYDE TOP ROOFING 0410 322 681 9871 0313 • High pressure cleaning • All roof repairs & painting F/Q. • Dulux Colour. • Pens Disc Lic 136874c ROOF PAINTING AARON’S ROOFING 0410 322 681 9871 0313 High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs & colour 20% off. F/Q Pens Disc. STOVE REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all stoves & ovens, 7 days / fast service 0409 833 832 9807 9828 TILES/TILING ACCLAIM TILING SERVICES Gabriel 0404 032 426 Small tiling jobs and repairs, leaking showers, kitchen splashbacks, property maintenance. Call Gabriel. Lic 251461c ALL TILE SHOWER REPAIRS Michael 0402 624 247 Re-grouting Re-sealing Waterproofing and re-tiling Lic. 378876c TONY TILING 0414 616 366 All Ceramic Tiles (wall & floor) etc. All Waterproofing. All areas. Lic . R78511 TREE LOPPING S T J GROUP TREE SERVICES 0401 181 780 Fully Insured • Fully Qualified • Tree services - removal, clearing, lopping, stump grinding, hedging, pruning Free Quotes • call Steve TREE LOPPING SERVICES 0412 594 911 The arborist tree lopping. prunning. stump grinding storm work. Emergency services qualified arborist landscaping . Best and cheapest service. 15 years experience. Free quotes fully insured 7days service Simon 0412 594 911 AJ’S TREELOPPING & RUBBISH REMOVAL 0412 933 031 Quick, reliable, fully insured, free quotes pensioner disc. Extra services incl. stump, grinding, garden maint, small concrete jobs. ROOF REPAIRS BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188 All roof repairs, renewals, restoration. Leak detection specialist. Over 35yrs exp. Lic 123259C RUBBISH REMOVALS GARRY’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Cheapest Prices Call Garry 0416 295 790 * All types of waste (large or small) * Household * Deceased estates * Senior Discount * Free quotes * 30 years exp * 7 days We’ll SAVE you. FLECK RUBBISH REMOVAL Glen 0418 268 040 • All Areas • 24/7 • Free Quotes • Excavator for hire • Domestic/Commercial • Good Rates • All types of waste • Senior Disc. Call Glen. SAFETY RAILS SAFETY RAILS BY RAILS 2U Les 0439 967 102 Supply/install custom or standard rails in steel or timber, internal or external. Obligation free quotes, fully insured, senior discounts. Covid safe – fully vaccinated. SOLICITORS & CONVEYANCING LEES & GIVNEY LAWYERS 9816 1122 Established 1983 - Accredited Specialist: Family Law and Wills, Estate Law; Conveyancing, Enduring Power of Attorney. Home visits available. 243 Victoria Road, Gladesville E LEE LAWYERS 7202 8088 Compensation Law, Wills & Estates & Conveyancing. Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law. Fixed fee for simple Wills. First consultation free. Suite 14/1 Railway Pde, Burwood www.eleelawyers.com.au TREE LOPPING (CONTINUED) A1 ABACUS GARDENING & TREE SERVICE Murray 0404 889 907 Experienced Gardener & Tree Lopper. Landscaping, stump grinding & rubbish removal. Weed, prune, trim & dig. Fully insured. Pensioners discount. TV REPAIRS EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE 0412 566 100 9807 2772 • Install, DVD, Setup box Foxtel/Optus • Get your DIGITAL Ready • All TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum, Antenna • Owner operated for 20 years TUITION MATHEMATICS Joanne 0401 914 269 Yr4-12 Ext 1&2. Very experienced Teacher & Tutor. Both in person & online sessions have proven to be popular. WALL & CEILING PANELLING DECORATIVE WALL FINISHES John 9887 4421 Traditional & contemporary panel styles Wet area interior & semi exterior Ideal for wainscoting Quick and easy installation Email [email protected] WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS RYDE REPAIR CENTRE 0409 833 832 Repairs all washers, dryers, fridges/seal, dishwashers. 7 days. 0409 833 832 9807 9828 WINDOW CLEANING NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING, 9808 6773 Eugene 0415 258 454 Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully ins. Eugene Hunters Hill Women Tue Aug 1 Pairs C/ship K Saggers K Stewart d P Hirst L Stephenson Social Triples V Elias J Brown L Cook d J Beale A Dale J Doyle Social Pairs T Blong G Guice d J Lloyd A Lowe Tue Aug 8 Social Pairs J Brown L Stephenson d K Saggers B Logan T Blong A Dale d J Beale G Guice Social Triples V Elias P Kelly J Lloyd d K Stewart J Bishop A Allum Tue Jul 25 Social Triples T Blong K Saggers L Cook d V Elias J Bishop P Hirst, J McBride A Allum L Stephenson d V Wahlquist A Dale J Beale, B Logan G Blunt A Lowe d D Keg J Brown G Guice LYNNE Denistone Women Tue Aug 8 Pennants Rd 1 Division 2 Denistone d Carlingford 5/0 Division 3 BYE Thu Aug 10 Rd 2 Denistone d North Ryde 5/0 Division 3 Denistone d Greenlees 5/0 Thu Aug 10 Social P McClean H Tumminello E Leermakers d R Pacey A McKeon C Cupitt 21/10 M Armstrong C Whitelock H Park d P Dick S Baillie 18/10 TRICIA LITTLE North Ryde RSL Women Tue Aug 8 Social C Chan F Lancett d I Chan K Ruser Pennants Rd 1 No 1 d Nth Epping No 2 lost 1-4 to Beecroft No 3 d Greenlees Park 4-1 Thu Aug 10 Social Rk 5 K Ruser S Beram K Russell L Humphreys d J Jones J Bryant B Paterson L Macdonald Rk 6 P Ying R Willams J Hope A Broholm d C Toms J Danks Y Roberts R Inchley W/Rk 6 Jackpot not won Raffle Jenny Rhonda No2 Pennant lost to Denistone COLLEEN RENWICK North Epping Women Tue Aug 8 Social a Hoare H Stibbs P Charan d A Hoare R Goldman J Palmer M Garrick 18/16 State Pennants Rd 1 V North Ryde RSL S Farrelly V Riley M Phipps J Swan lost 16/22 S Caswell R Delves J Havron J Thorp lost 6/22 SUE ARCHIBALD North Epping Men Wed Aug 9 Club D Thompson T Gardiner R Peterson d A Giudice T Warner W Daley 23/17 N Swancott G Scott d W Spaul S Palmer 22/16 N Oppedisano N Martelli d O Sherrard M Havron 24/11 B Swan C Thurmer M Hollier d B Godsell P Baird P Harbrow 24/18 J Royer D Byron C Maskill d J Holbert K Douglass R Phillips 27/14 Sat Aug 12 Club S Smith S Farrelly K Douglass d S Smith S Caswell R Peterson 24/12 N McCarthy M Gardiner d A Beaven S Mewburn 28/26 L Driessen G Giudice N Swancott d M Taylor S Slocombe J Fry 27/12 P Baird J Swan d T Gardiner S Palmer 31/9 Major Pairs Rd 2 N Martelli P Delves d S Parkinson R Matheson R Phillips J Boulos d D Byron W Daley 17/16 N Oppedisano A Caswell d T Warner O Sherrard 27/13 D Dyer S Garvey d M Hollier M Havron Champion Sing Rd 3 R Matheson d N Martelli 25/11 A Caswell d T Gardiner 25/12 P Delves d R Thorp 25/8 S Mewburn d M Hollier 25/20 KEN DOUGLASS Putney Tennyson Bowls Wed Aug 9 Social C Backhouse J Hanna T Ryan J Cunningham d M Barra B Jasprizza L Ager P Joint 18/14 C Dale A Macdonald R Marrins d T Gibbons P Mclean A Rodger 25/12 P Cormican P Noone D Walker d D Devine J Stanton A Long 27/26 K Gleeson B Lancett K Jennings d P Dobie P Gray B Prentice 22/17 P Smith R Rees K Beatty d P Anderson P Davidson K Lake 23/18 Sat Aug 12 Bill Brown Triples C/ship J Hanna A Rodger J Cunningham d P Yeow D Paananen D Walker 20/19 P Gray A Macdonald G Merchant d B Jasprizza B Prentice 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Jackpot Pairs P Dowling G King d M Little B Morton 25/10 E Lam A Blake E Tulloch d C Smith S McClatchey J Elliot 27/12 V Solway M Knight d S Mewburn P Harbrow 25/13 B Gibson T O’Shanassy d L Hall G Hatch 26/14 R Court M Barton d B Nicoll E Coleman 24/13 L Thomson G Scott d A McShane J Walker 26/18 R Ralston A McMillan d T Bell B Bell 20/12 J Rae D Lee d D Galati V Ardino 25/18 T Chan J Myers d I Christopherson A Moylan 19/12 D Bremner V Difalco d T Thurtell F McGarry 19/14 M Woods S Kalms d C Coolahan B Coolahan 20/15 S Arkins G Erickson d D Pocock D Linnert 22/18 M Havron P Delves d P Morrison R Newman 27/16 R Carabetta G Carroll d J Campbell A Gordon 33/14 S Layburn S Skinner d T Collins B Paxton 31/10 Sat Aug 12 Final Mens Singles B Cutrone d B Nicoll 25/16 Sat Aug 12 Social T Locascio Z Bosnjakovic H Mawad B Carabetta dr B Gibson M Johnston D Pocock D Moody 20/20 J Rae T O’Shanassy S Skinner d B Milner G Hatch B Morton 31/17 S Lee A McMillan D Linnert d E Wong P McPhie G Erickson 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The game was played in the true Putney spirit of a final with sportsmanship and a competitive attitude. A slight cross wind condition came into play as Kingsley got off to a early lead half way through the game on the 15th end leading 14/11 before Jock pegged back the last seven ends gaining 14 shots to Kingsley’s one for a final score of 25 to 15. APIA Leichhardt could clinch the the title with win at Christie Park The three nil win puts APIA four points ahead of second placed Rockdale Ilinden with just two matches remaining and with APIA odds on favourite to win against the 11th placed Spirit FC at Christie Park in North Ryde on Saturday. Rory Jordan scored two goals for the home side in the 32nd and 66th minute with fan favourite Jason Romero hitting the third goal in the 83rd minute. APIA coach Franco Parisi conceded the title is not in the bag yet, as North West Sydney Spirit play its best football at Christie Park in front of its home fans. “We look forward to North West Sydney Spirit this week and we know their qualities at their home ground,’’ he said. “They’ve proven to be one of the sides to beat at their home territory with some incredible last minute winners. “But I’m totally proud of all the (APIA) players and our club has really dug in most when it counts.” If North West Sydney is to deny APIA the title it will need to pick itself up after Sunday’s two nil loss in Rockdale. Few chances fell to the away side although it almost scored from a Matthew Cahill header just before half time. In the 70th minute a free-kick from Luiz Lobo just flew over the crossbar as the visitors desperately tried to force a way into the game. The local derby at Christie Parks kicks off at 5.30pm this Saturday. APIA Leichhardt defeated Sydney FC by three goals to nil at Lambert Park on Sunday ahead of this week’s local derby against North West Sydney Spirit FC where a win will give the Italian community club the NPL NSW Men’s Premiership title. Roy and Glen win Championship Jim Juniper from the Hunters Hill Bowling Club said it was a closely fought game. “In a gripping finish on the last end, Roy Gledhill and Glen Norris held their nerve to edge out Val Moscato and Tony Beno,’’ he said. “Roy and Glen had leapt to a 14/4 lead by the 9th end but Val and Tony fought back strongly, surging to the lead at 18/14 on the 15th. “Next it was 18-all with the lead changing twice more before Roy and Glen steadied the ship, claiming five shots on the last two ends to earn an impressive 25/22 victory in a nail-biting finish.” Jim said the game impressed spectators. “This was a scintillating game of high quality bowls that had the large gallery enthusiasti- cally involved throughout,’’ he said. The final of the 2023 Hunters Hill Bowling Club Pairs Championship was played at the club on Saturday. ☐ From left, runners-up Tony Beno and Val Moscato with Pairs Champions Glen Norris and Roy Gledhill. ☐ Hunters Hill Ladies Bowls champions Kay Saggers and Kaye Stewart. In the Hunters Hill Ladies Bowls, Kay Saggers and Kaye Stewart defeated Pam Hirst and Lyn Stephenson in a very close match to be worthy winners. Hunters Hill win Minor Premiership The title was clinched in this season’s final home game at Boronia Park with a tough fought 25 to 19 win over St Patrick’s Strathfield. Club President Luke McCormack said both teams are arch rivals and traditionally play a hard fought match. “On a day that was put together to hon- our our Life Members, Saturday was no different,’’ he said. “Hunters Hill opened the scores with a well worked try to Lewie Parfitt and a penalty goal soon after gave the Hillies a 10 point buffer.” But St Patrick’s Strathfield hit back with two tries from driving mauls and took control of the game. “A try from full back Eddie Gregory had the Hillies with their noses back in front, but not Hunter’s Hill won the Minor Premiership of the Sydney Kentwell Cup suburban rugby competition on Saturday. ☐ Hunters Hill Winger Lewie Parfitt burst down the left wing for the match winning try. (Pic: Pete Kenny/ Framing Life, Boronia Park) for long as the visitors then acted again to lead 19 to 17,’’ he said. “It was that man Lewie Parfitt who again burst down the left wing with his electric pace, scorching the St Pats defence and scoring a critical try. “This put the Hillies ahead and a late penalty pushed the margin out to the final score.’’

Wednesday 16 August, 2023 THE WEEKLY TIMES 15 FOOTY TIPSTERS ZAC MILES Mayor, Hunters Hill DOMINIC PERROTTET Epping MP DONNA DAVIS MP Parramatta THE ONE-EYED TIGER TWT’s fearless unbiassed correspondent RON RYAN Chairman, Putney Bowling Club ANTHONY ROBERTS Lane Cove MP STEVE COLQUHOUN General Manager, The Eastwood Club 106½ 106½ 116½ 98½ 113½ 98½ 108½ 108½ 90½ 94½ 113½ 97½ V WESTS TIGERS VS DOLPHINS SATURDAY AUGUST 19TH AT 3.00PM COMMBANK STADIUM, PARRAMATTA JEROME LAXALE Bennelong MP JOHN O’BRIEN Director Ryde Eastwood Leagues TRENTON BROWN Councillor, City of Ryde FIONA OSBORNE Director North Ryde RSL DENNIS SKINNER Tigers Den at Club Ryde Cowboys Warriors Eels Dolphins Panthers Storm Knights Raiders Cowboys Warriors Eels Wests Tigers Panthers Storm Knights Raiders Cowboys Warriors Eels Dolphins Panthers Storm Knights Raiders Sharks Warriors Roosters Dolphins Panthers Storm Rabbitohs Raiders Sharks Warriors Roosters Dolphins Panthers Storm Knights Raiders Cowboys Warriors Roosters Dolphins Panthers Storm Rabbitohs Bulldogs Cowboys Warriors Roosters Dolphins Panthers Storm Knights Raiders Cowboys Warriors Eels Wests Tigers Panthers Storm Rabbitohs Raiders GummySharks Silvertails JelliedEels TIGERS PantherPets Mexicans Bunnies Faders Cowboys Sea Eagles Roosters Wests Tigers Panthers Storm Knights Bulldogs Cowboys Warriors Roosters Wests Tigers Panthers Storm Knights Raiders Cowboys Warriors Eels Dolphins Panthers Storm Knights Raiders Tigers sign autographs for fans at Top Ryde Shopping Centre WATCH THE MATILDAS SUDDEN DEATH CLASH WITH ENGLAND AT BIRDIES OR ONE OF SEVERAL OTHER LOCAL VENUES & LIVE SITES ON WEDNESDAY, 8PM - GO THE TILLIES!! MORE SEE PAGE 5 Tigers coach Tim Sheens, captain Api Koroisau and players from the NRL and women’s team were at Top Ryde Shopping Centre earlier this month to meet local fans. The Tigers were on the ground floor level outside Birdies Mini Golf & Sports Bar and signed hundreds of autographs as they gave tips the future generations of young players and lifelong fans alike. The club recently held a festival of football at Holy Cross College in Ryde. ☐ Wests Tigers men’s and women’s team players during the autograph signing session outside Birdies Mini Golf & Sports Bar. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos) Eastwood student represents Australia in an American ‘World Series’ baseball tournament Year 12 student Baden Hagarty said the ten day World Series fulfils a lifelong dream and may lead to him catching the attention of an Ameri- can talent scout. “I’m really hopeful that I might catch the eye of a baseball scout which would result in a scholarship to study and play baseball in the US,” Baden said. “My passion is baseball and to have a professional career doing what I love is my dream.” A Marist College Eastwood student is in the United Sates as part of the Aussie Drop Bears team in the Babe Ruth World Series in Missouri. ☐ Baden Hargarty in the dugout Baden has represented his country in the USA and Japan in recent years and last year was part of the U18 Australian Waves Baseball team which played in Florida. “I try to lead by example, always play hard and always stay positive regardless of results,” he said. The young baseball player was recently been awarded the Marist College Eastwood Dili- gence and Effort award as he balances school life and a possible career in sport. “Being in Year 12, it can be challenging to balance my studies and training requirements and while I want to play as much baseball as possible I know that my education is very important.” He said Marist College Eastwood has consistently stood as one of his most ardent supporters. “My school and teachers have been so understanding and make sure I’m still engaged with my studies to keep me on track, wherever I might be in the world,” he said. Marist College Eastwood Principal Silvana Rossetti said Baden also captains the College’s AFL, Touch Football and Netball teams. “We are very proud of Baden’s achievements,” she said. “He is a wonderful role model to the younger students at the College, setting a wonderful example of hard work and dedication.” For those looking to follow in the steps of Baden’s sporting success, he has this advice. “Perseverance is key, you can’t always be at the top of your game but if you fight through the tough times and train hard, you will always get back up on top.” ☐ Baden makes a catch.

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1 BUSINESS’ NIGHT OF NIGHTS! Northern Districts businesses on show H OLLYWOOD has the Oscars and the music industry has the Grammys – but for Northern Districts businesses, the annual night of nights is Wednesday 23rd August. That’s the date of the 2023 Northern Districts Local Business Awards. Precedent Productions Managing Director and Awards founder Steve Loe said: “There’s no doubt that local business owners and their staff work hard to provide the best possible service to their customers. “That’s why the annual Northern Districts Local Business Awards presentation night is always such a popular event. “It’s a glittering event that gives finalists a chance to dress up and take a break so they can enjoy an evening of entertainment, good food, relaxed chat and celebration with their colleagues and people from other businesses from around the district.” Mr Loe said being a finalist at the Northern Districts Local Business Awards presentation night was an enormous achievement. “It’s also a chance for businesspeople and their teams to reflect on their successes with a fun night out,” he said. “Making it to the finalist presentation is a great reflection on their efforts and everyone is always extremely proud to be there. “All finalists in each category are announced, with their picture shown on the big screen. “It’s heart-warming to hear the deafening cheers from the crowd as everyone celebrates the achievement of all the businesses in the room.” Today is the day when nominees for the 2023 Northern Districts Local Business Awards discover if they have made it as a finalist. Mr Loe said the high quality of all nominees had made the job of judges incredibly difficult. “The Weekly Times, which has supported the awards as media partner for many years, will announce the finalists in each category with a special feature in today’s paper,” he said. “This is a chance for customers and clients to see if the businesses they nominated have become finalists.” The Northern Districts Local Business Awards are only possible with the support of major partners, City of Ryde and NOVA Employment and support partners, The Epping Club, Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamber, White Key Marketing and Cornerstone. “It’s with great pleasure that I congratulate all the finalists on their achievements, on behalf of the Northern Districts Local Business Awards,” Mr Loe said. “I would also like to thank the Northern Districts community for the huge support that they continue to show for their local businesses through the Awards every year. “Without them, these outstanding businesses would receive the recognition which they deserve.” For more information about the Local Business Awards, visit www.thebusinessawards.com.au. FINALIST 2023 LOCAL BUSINESS LOCAL BUSINESS LOCAL BUSINESS AW ARDS AW ARDS NORTHERN DISTRICTS NORTHERN DISTRICTS LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS 2023

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4 4 Northern Districts Local Business Awards - Finalists 2023 @astheticsbysunny_ Kidz Prints Pre-school Epping are proud to be a 2023 finalist in the Northern Districts Local Business Awards. Our team are excited to show you the amazing work we do, as voted by the community. Book a tour today! 55 Boronia Ave, Epping | (02) 9876 5766 | [email protected] READ THE DIGITAL EDITION24/7 www.weeklytimes.com.au

5 5 Northern Districts Local Business Awards - Finalists 2023 opposite David Jones Located on Level 3 The Missing Piece (TMP) is a brew bar meets eatery located in the heart of the Macquarie Shopping Centre, North Ryde. A fan-favourite for coffee lovers and foodies. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality brews along with fresh, insta-worthy beverages ranging from smoothies to decadent shakes to blended fresh juices. Our promise is to create the best café experience through excellent service, great coffee, and an always evolving menu of healthy dishes packed with flavour. Macquarie Shopping Center, Level 3 In front of David Jones & Uniqlo Shop 0488 031 700

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You’ll be able to rest easy knowing that your assets are in safe hands with Auzwide Security Services. “We’re passionate about providing our clients with the best possible price, and we’re confident that you will be impressed with our service as well. As a leader in security, we can help you customize security solutions to meet your needs. “Auzwide Security is 100% committed to client satisfaction. We listen to your needs and understand your challenges with security today.” Web: www.auzwide.com.au The ‘Bizzo’ is the Place to meet C lub Eastwood has been serving the Eastwood since February 1946 when it was formed as a businessman club for local Eastwood businesses. Since that time it has been an active business of Eastwood and supporting local community events such as Granny Smith and Lunar New Year Festival and local sporting clubs and schools. These days it is affectionally known known as “The Bizzo”. It is said “It is the place to meet or make friends in Eastwood”. 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9 9 Northern Districts Local Business Awards - Finalists 2023 Honor Roll of 2023 Finalists Automotive Services ƒ Alex's Window Tinting ƒ Basha Autohaus ƒ CMN Motors ƒ NorthSide Auto Electrics ƒ Terry Ryan Automotive Services ƒ Tyrepower Gladesville ƒ Ultra Tune - North Ryde Bakery/Cake Business ƒ Bakers Delight - Macquarie Centre ƒ Boronia Bakehouse ƒ One Seed Patisseries ƒ Oregano & Co Hunter's Hill ƒ Sergio's Cake Shop - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre Beauty Services ƒ Australian Skin Clinics - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre ƒ Barakha Beauty Parlour ƒ Bianca Calvi Makeup ƒ CH Sydney Lashes ƒ Colourful Salon Nails & Beauty ƒ De'Nelle Salon ƒ Everywhere Beauty Lane Cove ƒ LashesbyMey ƒ MaddyXO Beauty ƒ NN's Beauty And Nails ƒ Skintox ƒ Vanity Lane Cafe ƒ Brit's Kitchen ƒ Cav and Co ƒ Chantilly's Coffee Lounge - Macquarie Centre ƒ Cafe Flavours of Vietnam ƒ La Kantina. ƒ On Cowell ƒ The Missing Piece Cafe - Macquarie Centre Dental Services ƒ Beecroft Elegant Dental Clinic ƒ Corner 32 Dental ƒ Dental House Gladesville ƒ Macquarie Park Dentist ƒ Meadowbank Family Dental ƒ North Ryde Dentistry @ Macquarie Park Early Childhood Centre ƒ Bangalow Preschool ƒ Heritage House Childcare and Early Learning Centre - Beecroft ƒ Imaginations Pre-school ƒ Jenny's Kindergarten & Early Learning Lane Cove North ƒ Kids Club Macquarie Park ƒ Kidz Prints Preschool ƒ Lane Cove Montessori Academy ƒ Lane Cove West Montessori Academy ƒ Macquarie Park Montessori Academy ƒ Midson Road Child Care Centre ƒ North Ryde Early Learning Centre ƒ Rise Early Learning - Epping Road ƒ Shepherds Bay Montessori Academy Childcare Centre Education Service ƒ Bonobo Education ƒ Delicato Music Academy ƒ Einstein Kidz Abacus ƒ Justfootball Academy ƒ Kumon Epping Langston Place Education Centre ƒ Miracle Maker Tutoring & Education Planning ƒ Ryde Swimming Academy ƒ Summit Music School Fast Food/Takeaway ƒ Banquet Turkish Street Food - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre ƒ Boronia Park Gourmet Charcoal Chicken & Salads ƒ Broaster Chicken Epping ƒ Charcoal Chicken @ Putney ƒ Chicken on Oxford ƒ Poseidon's Catch ƒ Saigon Summer - Macquarie Park ƒ The Beef Burger Fitness Services ƒ Anytime Fitness - Gladesville ƒ Anytime Fitness Lane Cove ƒ Applied Fitness Training ƒ Club Body Worx ƒ Empower360 Fitness ƒ Hwarang Taekwondo West Ryde ƒ Sky J Pilates ƒ Snap Fitness 24|7 Gladesville ƒ Snap Fitness North Ryde ƒ Teambros Fitness Club - West Ryde ƒ The Fitness Edge Health and Aquatic Centre ƒ Ustudiopt Personal Trainer Beecroft Florist ƒ Blossom House Florist - Eastwood Shopping Centre ƒ La Vie en Rose Florist ƒ Petals of Putney ƒ Pure Flowers ƒ The Village Florist Hunters Hill Fruit & Vegetable Shop ƒ Eastwood Village Superfresh ƒ Figtree Green Grocer ƒ Panetta Mercato - Macquarie Centre ƒ The Growers - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre ƒ Urban Fresh Putney Hairdresser ƒ Designs by Karizma Hair ƒ Milano Hair Studio ƒ SARBO & Co ƒ The Lush Collective Hair Studio - Epping ƒ The Salon ƒ The Style Above Health Improvement Services ƒ Care Rehab ƒ Hunters Hill Optical ƒ Leapfrog Therapy ƒ Meadowbank Physio - The Movement Mill ƒ My Health Pantry - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre ƒ Myphysio West Ryde ƒ Ryde District Podiatry ƒ Spooner Specialist Physiotherapy ƒ Tensegrity - Eastwood ƒ Well Spine Chiropractic ƒ West Ryde Physiotherapy ƒ Wise Specialist Emergency Clinic Hotel/Bottle Shop/Bar ƒ Club Eastwood ƒ Midway Cellars - Porters Liquor Ryde ƒ Roma Vino North Epping ƒ Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club New Business ƒ Messy Makers Ryde and Lower North Shore ƒ Mobile Rainbow Dog Wash ƒ More Social Aus ƒ Putney Dance Co. ƒ Sewing For Boats ƒ Teambros Fitness Club - Epping ƒ TFCG Events ƒ The Mandala Social Performing Arts ƒ Dance Action ƒ Katcha Music ƒ KLD Performing Arts ƒ Lane Cove Dance Academy ƒ Lane Cove Theatre Company ƒ Stepaside Studios ƒ The Edge Dance Centre Pet Care ƒ Beecroft Vet ƒ Epping Veterinary Clinic ƒ Gladesville Vet Hospital ƒ Petbarn - West Ryde ƒ Small Animal Specialist Hospital ƒ The Pawfessionals Pharmacy ƒ Blenheim Road Pharmacy ƒ East Ryde Pharmacy ƒ Lane Cove Advantage Pharmacy ƒ Midway Family Pharmacy - Midway Shopping Centre ƒ Naim Pharmacy ƒ Pharmacy 4 Less - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre ƒ Star Discount Pharmacy ƒ TerryWhite Chemmart - Putney Professional Services ƒ ACE Optical Eastwood ƒ Asa Studio ƒ Australian Property Investment Solutions ƒ Bendigo Community Bank Epping ƒ Fioro Legal Solicitors ƒ Goal Financial Services ƒ Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - North Ryde ƒ In The Hill Conveyancing ƒ Jamesons Strata Management - Ryde ƒ LickYourPhone Media ƒ Solid Solar Services ƒ WEN Architects Real Estate Agency ƒ Agency 1 Real Estate ƒ BSR - Buying Selling Renting - @realty ƒ McGrath - Hunters Hill ƒ Melrose Estate Agents Ryde ƒ Raine & Horne Gladesville | Hunters Hill ƒ Ray White Meadowbank ƒ Tracy Yap Realty Restaurant ƒ Il Posto ƒ Lane 198 ƒ Lipari Pizza Bar ƒ Mezza Via - Midway Shopping Centre ƒ Piccolina Hunters Hill ƒ The Governor Hotel ƒ Verace Pizzeria ƒ Via Napoli Pizzeria - Lane Cove ƒ Zaitoune Mezza and Grill Service & Trade ƒ Another Level Cleaning ƒ Blackrock Electrical Contractors ƒ Delta Steam Cleaning ƒ Double J Removals ƒ Grove Spark ƒ Macquarie Locksmiths ƒ McIntosh Electrical ƒ Olympic Locksmiths ƒ Opal Carpentry ƒ Pest Protocols ƒ Removalist at Your Door ƒ Service Heroes ƒ Stop Drip Plumbing ƒ Tier 1 Electrical & Data ƒ Wash Mart Sole Operator ƒ Anthony Sherman Landscape Gardening and Maintenance ƒ Blossom Lawns & Gardens ƒ Feng Shui Concepts ƒ Mortgage Better ƒ Noemie Vonthron Photography ƒ Otters Swim School ƒ The Garage Photo Studio ƒ Virtual Associate Services Specialised Business ƒ Aussie Property Portfolio ƒ Australia Post - Blenheim Road ƒ Auzwide Enterprises Northern Districts ƒ Estate Mate Concierge ƒ Lane Cove Return and Earn ƒ Luxe Oceania ƒ Magical Kids Entertainment ƒ Marie Ramos Photography ƒ My Tiny Universe Photography ƒ Stryder - Community Transport ƒ Tiny Tots Event Hire Specialised Retail Business ƒ Arovec ƒ Gadgets 4 Geeks ƒ Good Games - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre ƒ Helloworld - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre ƒ Independent Living Specialists - Lane Cove ƒ North Ryde Delicatessen ƒ R.M.Williams - Macquarie Centre ƒ Wishbone Sydney ƒ Xclusive Mobile Phones - Top Ryde City Shopping Centre

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