Wednesday 15 May, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 1 OFFICE HOURS: TUESDAY TO THURSDAY, 9AM - 1PM Your multi AWARD WINNING local newspaper! VOL. 103 NO. 21 PUBLISHED 102 YEARS www.weeklytimes.com.au P.O. BOX 123, RYDE 1680 PHONE: 9807 6666 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday, 5 June 2024 WIN with TWT INSIDE This Week The Epping Club ���������������������� 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 Cathie’s Column ��������������������������������������������������2 JB’s World ������������������������������������������������������ 2, 3 Letters/Hunters Hill columns ���������������������������� 4 City of Ryde �������������������������������������������������������� 6 Real Estate and Finance �������������������������������� 8-9 Dining/Puzzles ������������������������������������������������� 12 Handy Phone Guide ������������������������������������ 14-17 Classifieds�������������������������������������������������������� 18 Sport, One Eyed Tiger �������������������������������� 19-20 Page 20 JB’s World Balmain Fan’s Indigenous Week jersey Ryde Council will host a combined Chambers of Commerce forum at Macquarie University in the new Michael Kirby Law Building Thursday June 13 at 6pm. Details contact Ryde Council’s Sam Hardie or Eastwood Chamber of Commerce Steve Colquhoun at Club Eastwood 9874 0221. Continued page 3 WIN! One of five Disney On Ice family passes! Council hosts combined Chambers of Commerce Latest local property sales REAL ESTATE & FINANCE: PAGE 8,9 DETAILS PAGE 2 POPULAR COP RETIRES RYDE POLICE Area Command traffic supervisor Sergeant Leonie Abberfield has hung up her police baton after 36 years of service. The large number of attendees at her ‘March Out’ event at Gladesville Police Station last Thursday, was testimo-ny to her popularity, both among her colleagues and the many community members she dealt with in her role. SEE PAGE 10 ☐ Sergeant Leonie Abberfield (front centre, blue shirt) with colleagues and members of the community at her ‘March Out’ event last Thursday. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos)
2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 5 June, 2024 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. WIN WIN WIN with TWT WIN! One of five family passes to Disney On Ice Father Martin’s Musings One moment in time On one sunny Saturday afternoon last month many people were openly walking around doing what they normally do shopping and serving others. And then suddenly in one moment in time 6 people were tragically and violently killed and then so many other people were left with a deep sense of sadness and despair. The reality here is that it will take many years for many people present to come to terms with what happened on that Saturday afternoon. There are no simple answers in rationalising the violent and unreasonable actions of a sad mentally unstable man who committed these atrocities. Yet there were rays of light and profound levels of human goodness revealed when several people immediately rose to the occasion to prevent any further carnage from happening. Then there were other people especially the police and paramedics who came forward to assist the wounded people as best they could. Then the wider community from all over Sydney and beyond soon assembled at Bondi Beach to offer fellowship and support to the many grieving and shocked people. After tragic events where many lives have been deeply disturbed these words of the psalmist might be of value; “The Lord is close to the broken hearted and he saves those crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 38, verse 18) Father Martin R Maunsell is a Catholic priest in Sydney Living in Bondi Junction over the last few weeks since the tragic and violent knife rampage at the massive Westfield shopping complex has seen many lives changed. Delightful Pixie needs a home Great news about Pippi and his sister. Charlotte, they were adopted this weekend by a TWT reader and get to stay together for life. Introducing Pixie who is probably coming up to about eight months old. She is an absolutely delightful part, ragdoll kitten, very sweet, natured, and affectionate. Pixie has a ginger sister as well, if anyone else is looking for a twosome. Easy to please, and will make the most amazing companion for someone. Pixie comes vaccinated, desexed, vet, checked in and fully treated for fleas and worms. For more information, please call WLPA on 9817 4892. If you prefer email it is Admin@wlpa. org If coming to visit these or any other of our cats and rabbits, please remember we have now moved to unit 641 to 43 Higginbotham Road, Gladesville RDHS Open Day At 11.30 there is also a Special Event, a talk by Historian Dr Judith Godden on the con- troversial Darvall family. The conventional story is that Major Edward Darvall emigrated to Sydney where he led the life of a gentleman. A son was knighted and his wife became a philanthropist much appreciated by the poor of Ryde. The stories behind Edward and his family reveal a much more controversial family. There is the 16-year-old heir- ess who eloped; the bride 52 years younger than the groom; the duel fought by a jilted fiancée; and other obstacles to respectability. This talk shows how private lives affected public actions and influenced Ryde’s history. Dr Judith Godden is Major Edward Darvall’s three times great-granddaugh- ter and a patron of RDHS. Discover the con- troversial Darvall family and how their quest for respectability influenced Ryde’s history. Ryde District Historical Society is holding another of its regular open days on Sunday June 16, 11am to 2pm. ☐ Ryedale House, Eastwood, where the Darvall family lived FIVE LUCKY readers have a chance to win a family pass (admit four) to the latest Disney On Ice production. Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments. Featuring new and classic tales, this a multi-generational experience visits Sydney from 17-21 July at Qudos Bank Arena. Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and guests of all ages embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations. See the world from the rooftops of London with Mary Poppins and Jack and his band of dancing lamplighters. Travel to the sun-soaked Motunui and help Moana restore the heart of Te Fiti. Event Location: Qudos Bank Arena Dates of Performances: 17-21 July 2024 TICKETS: www.DisneyOnIce.com (*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.) Set off on a safari and snap unforgettable photos of wild cheetahs and monkeys when guests traverse through the Pride Lands with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa. Discover a whole new world and be swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade filled with spectacular stunts, magical moments with Genie, and a brand-new song from Jasmine that will render the audience “Speechless.” Mosey on over to a larger-than-life comedic carnival and team up with Woody and Bo Peep as they search for their new friend Forky. Fans will hit a high note with Mickey and pals while singing along to beloved Disney tunes as they welcome Merida, Belle, Ariel, Mulan and Tiana to the ice. Families should be prepared for a getaway jam-packed with unexpected hijinks and surprise, up-close character interaction as Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures makes a pitstop right in Sydney! To WIN! simply visit our website - weeklytimes. com.au - click on the ‘Win with TWT’ tab and follow the instructions. Winners will be drawn on July 1 and their names will be published in out July 3 edition. Disney On Ice on-sale to the public on May 1 2024
Wednesday 5 June, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3 OFF *RRP 9427 9312 I 1300 925 463 Showroom - BY APPOINTMENT 14/2-6 Chaplin Drive, Lane Cove West JB’s World RYDE HISTORICAL Society will be having a members’ only event this Saturday June 8 at The Field of Mars Education Centre 220 Pittwater Road Gladesville when Kelvin Ward will talk about the history of the Field of Mars Reserve followed by a BBQ lunch hosted by the Ryde Hunters Hill Flora and Fauna Preservation Society at cost $5. Willandra Open Day is Sunday June 16 11am to 2pm when historian Dr Judith Godden will talk about Major Edward Darvall family of which she is a part. * * * DAVID KNIGHT son and heir of the late Merry Media Medic the one and only Dr John F Knight AM founder of Medi Centre Foundation of Eastwood’s Vimiera Village and numerous charity apartments heads This Week’s TWT Birthday Honours List celebrating with family and friends tomorrow. He shares with Eastwood’s Bev Caward widow of Jim Caward who is always welcome at Eastwood Chamber of Commerce on the second Monday of the month at Club Eastwood. Noelene Berther GorScout Leader’s winter Sleepout for Vinnnie’s homeless appeal Neville has served as NSW Scouts State Commissioner, International Commission- er and currently President Scouts Australia ACT Branch. He heads a Scouting family whose children have served Good Turn projects overseas. And he happens to be a close relative of TWT’s JB who knows he’s a regular good guy! Neville says there are more than 122,000 homeless people Australia wide with a quarter of them under 18 years of age. And with the dramat- ic rise in living costs the level of homelessness continues to increase. Neville says: “We are one of the most affluent countries in the world and I feel a strong moral obligation to help these disadvantaged men, women, teenagers and children”. He adds: “I have seen the extraordinary work of St Vinnies in helping these vulnerable people including through my time volunteering at Drop-in Centres and at their Night Patrol vans. “They provide nutritious meals, hot drinks, reassuring conversations and valuable ongoing assistance to the homeless. “To support the work of St Vinnies I will again be participating in the CEO Sleepout in the middle of Canberra’s winter and have been appointed as an Ambassador”. As part of the sleepout in the open when the wind chill factor is as low as minus five degrees Celsius Neville will be allowed three thin sheets of cardboard and a sleeping bag. Nothing more. Neville adds: “Given my senior roles in Scouting my particular passion is to support homeless youth and children who are homeless through no fault of their own. Every dollar donated will go to the homeless through the St Vincent de Paul Society. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. TWT readers are invited to use the link www.ceosleepout. org.au/ceos/actceos/neville-tom - kins-scouts-australia/ Personal inquiries are welcome to Neville on 0412 576 165. Distinguished Scout leader Neville Tomkins OAM JP is competing in his thirteenth annual “CEO Sleepout” for homeless people sponsored by the St Vincent de Paul Society and Scouts Australia in the cold winter streets of Canberra on Thursday night June 20. ☐ Neville Tomkins OAM, JP with a Vinnies Night Patrol Van and at last year’s CEO Sleepout in the streets of Canberra. Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh. Thought you’d like that little collection with you Jimmy! * * * Victoria Gouel of Ryde Rotary celebrates Monday same day as another Victoria, Blichfeldt, a Ryde Rotary exchange student turns 29. * * * JUSTINE McLAUGHLIN former Hunters Hill Councillor celebrates Tuesday same day as Danielle Allen better half of Dean Ken Allen former minister at St Chad’s Anglican Church Putney and longtime member of Ryde Rotary Club. Sylvia Abboud wife of Tony Abboud of Snowden Parkes real estate fame Ryde and former chairman of Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamber also celebrates Tuesday. * * * DAVID NETTERFIELD the favourite nephew of the one and only late Connie Netterfield learns life begins at forty on Tuesday. Connie passed away not long after having her Covid-19 booster jab but her memory lives on. Connie was full of life and served her community to the full including terms as an active Councillor on Ryde City Council and as a Rotarian and champion golfer and President of North Ryde Women’s Golf Club. * * * NATHANIEL WILLIAM Dale son of Rev Dr Paul and Rachel Dale parties with his three brothers facing thirteen candles on his birthday cake next Wednesday. Nat’s father Paul is the senior pastor of The Bridge Church centred at Kirribilli’s St John the Baptist Anglican church together with St Augustine’s Neutral Bay and the newish church at Macquarie Park’s Robert Menzies College chapel at 10am and 4.30pm. * * * PEGGY SAUNDERS OAM the one and only will head next week’s TWT Birthday Honours List celebrating 92 golden years next Wednesday June 12 at St Charles Boromeo church Ryde. Peggy has been chasing me (in years) since she arrived from the country as a young girl to work at the then St Brigid’s Orphanage Ryde next to the church on Victoria Road. Look forward to catching up again soon Peg. * * * BUMPER STICKER: INSANITY is inherited. You get it from your kids. * * * JOHN F BOOTH AM Keep Smiling! Go The Tigers! man formerly of Bribie Island celebrates tomorrow with her entertaining family including children Sharon, Russell and Jason same day as another professional entertainer Frances Madden. Emma Kohen daughter of Jenny and Kim and sister of Matthew has a birthday today but she is holidaying overseas just now and will celebrate with family and friends on her return. * * * JIMMY SHAW of local Greens fame and his ShawNuff Big Band would’ve celebrated 98 today on World Environment Day but departed to a big green concert in the sky a little while ago. But many of us fondly remember him even if we did not necessarily agree with his opinions at times. In fact more often than not! Jimmy will be commemorated today by Ryde-Epping Greens members at Ryde Park this morning June 5 at 7am – 8am with raising a banner and speakers former senator Lee Rhiannon and Ryde Councillor Penny Pedersen. All welcome. In fact June 5 is a day of memories with past personalities Dorothy Nichols, Cliff Christie, Bill and Phil Dillon and former Hunters Hill mayor Dr Bruce Edelman plus
4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 5 June, 2024 HUNTER’S HILL HAPPENINGS with Mayor Zac Miles 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 Optus to Present the 2024 Moocooboola Festival! This year, the Moocooboola Festival will take place on Sunday 4 August from 10am to 4pm at Boronia Park Ovals, promising a day packed with food, rides and entertainment, and topnotch stalls from local businesses and community groups. We are all looking forward to all our old favourites including rides, amusement games, showbags, displays, entertainment and my personal favourite- the Dog Show! We are thrilled that Optus support us in bring this well-loved community event to life for another year. The generous support of our sponsors plays a crucial role in helping us deliver our events to the community. If you or your company are interested in being an additional sponsor at Moocooboola or one of our other events, fill out the Sponsorship Expression of Interest Form at www.huntershill. nsw.gov.au/sponsor. We look forward to welcoming more sponsors onboard soon. Figtree Park Grand Re-opening We are also excited to deliver the most significant park upgrade in decades, with a multitude of upgrades made to this well loved public space for all of our community to enjoy. Mark your calendars for the grand reopening of Figtree Park, taking place on Saturday 15 June at 10.30am. The event will kick off with official proceedings, including a ribbon cutting and plaque unveiling. This will be followed by a picnic in the park day, with free face painting, giant bubbles and live music by King Olav. It gives me great pleasure to reopen this beautiful space in the heart of Hunters Hill. The enhancements have made the park more functional, fit-for-purpose and suitable for all users, both old and new. It also aids in improving connectivity around the village. We are ready for another fantastic Moocooboola Festival and this year I am thrilled to announce that Optus will be joining us as our major sponsor. The highlights of the Figtree Park revitalisation project include a new inclusive playground, garden beds, a new plaza space with an entrance on Gladesville Road, new accessible pathways and hugely improved lighting, drainage, seating and amenity. Save the date to see the revitalised space for yourself. The works were funded by the NSW Government Public Spaces Legacy Program. Car Seat Checks There is still time to grab a voucher for a free child car seat safety check. The voucher entitles you to have your child car seat checked, refitted or fully fitted at our new local fitting station, located in the P1 Carpark at the Royal North Shore Hospital, off Reserve Rd, St Leonards. Applications for the latest round of vouchers is open to all residents in the Hunters Hill Local Government Area and available for this Friday 7 June. For more information, contact our Road Safety Officers on 9911 3576 or email roadsafety@ huntershill.nsw.gov.au. Clr Zac Miles is Mayor of Hunter’s Hill LETTERS to the Editor Hunters Hill Guest Column To The POINT with Clr Ross Williams* Community is key to decision-making I have just returned from a wonderful threeweek holiday and experience in Japan. It was a pleasure to immerse yourself in a friendly society that has strong community values and respect for tradition, heritage, and their fellow citizens. I might add, the food was stupendous. Japan is a land of stark contrasts with cities that are bustling and crowded but organised and supported by adequate infrastructure to the serene countryside with beautiful forests and mountains. We were privileged to walk part of the Nakasendo Trail and visit the world heritage sites of Ainokura Gassho. All cultural and heritage sites are freely accessible to the public and visitors alike are welcome. Lessons Learnt There is a lot to learn from the Japanese experience as on my return you notice the big divide and lack of cohesion in our Australian society. We see it at all levels of governance whether it is the chaotic immigration policies by the federal government to the disastrous planning changes by the state government. Even at the grass roots local government level party politics are distorting community outcomes. Without community-based advocacy and transparency we will have our values undermined. In the Hunters Hill Municipality, we have many issues that threaten the fabric of our community and its values. The State Government for example announced changes that will fast-track a greater density of homes like residential flat buildings of three to six storeys, terraces, townhouses, duplexes, and smaller apartment blocks in suburbs where they are not currently allowed such as the Hunters Hill Municipality. Equally at a local level council is reviewing our LEP and DCP and in its current form will reduce Insightful Break our conservation areas and garden space requirements. Our local planning rules must protect the values and quality of life. The community expects protection of its heritage, garden/ tree context, sustainability, natural environment and low-level built bulk and density. The community has worked hard to ensure that its voice is heard and with the assistance of Clr Sanderson and myself issues such as ensuring that natural turf was used instead of artificial turf at Gladesville Reserve; saving the trees at Figtree Park; opposition to the expansion of Woolwich Marina; concerns of the overdevelopment of the Montefiore site; greater community say in local traffic measures to name a few. Transparency and inclusion are key to any decision-making process especially at a community level to ensure trust and confidence in the outcome. We must do better to listen and engage early in the process. I urge all concerned residents that with the local council elections coming up in September 2024 to be vigilant and to carefully consider candidates and support those with genuine community advocacy and input. * Clr Ross Williams is an Independent Hunter’s Hill Councillor and Emeritus Mayor. The above views are his and not those of Council Congratulations to business chambers Dear Sir, As a resident of the City of Ryde, businessperson and Councillor, I wish to congratulate the various business chambers of our area that are coming together for a joint celebration on June 13, 2024. The event is called the Ryde Business Forum and will be held in Macquarie University’s Law School building. Business chambers are a specifically important focal point for local government and serve the business community in our city on many levels. It is wonderful that the chambers can come together and celebrate their diverse membership and specific areas of representation. I urge any business in the City of Ryde, or beyond, to seek out their local business chamber and give them your support – as the return on your investment of membership is a deeper connection with everyone in our community. You can find out more about the event, and which business chamber suits you, through the City of Ryde website: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au. BERNARD PURCELL Gladesville Why do we need to wait for MRIs? Dear Sir, I understand how the Public Hospital system has limited funds for essential services, but why is it that members of the public need to wait up to two months for a MRI? If the public system tells patients that they need to get an MRI as soon as possible, and then say you will have to wait one or two months for it in the public system or go private and pay up to $500 out of pocket to a private service provider. If we could only cut down on the wastage, rorts and over-servicing in NDIS, they may have more money for real essential health services (like MRIs) and less taxer-payer funded lap dancers and dubious overseas junkets for some NDIS clients and their carers. CHRIS PIKE Ryde
Wednesday 5 June, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5 Ryde City Mowers Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm END OF FINANCIAL YEAR SALE!! Grab yourself a bargain Turn your mowing into joy! Spring lawns are coming - Come and buy your new toy! WINTER TRADING HOURS Mon, Tues & Fri: 9am - 1pm Wed/Thurs CLOSED | Sat - 9am-1pm 7 Ryedale Road, West Ryde Ph 9809 0329 Optus named major sponsor for Moocooboola Hunter’s Hill Council is getting ready for another fantastic Moocooboola Festival and this year has announced Macquarie Park telco Optus has come to the party as major sponsor. This year, Moocooboola will take place on Sunday 4 August from 10am to 4pm for what should be a fun-filled day of food, attractions and entertainment at Boronia Park. Nicholas Gibson, Local General Manager for NSW at Optus, said the partnership with Hunters Hill Council for the Moocooboola Festival was a great fit, with both organisations committed to supporting and giving back to the local community. “Optus is always looking at ways to support local initiatives that give back to the community and are important to our customers and our team,” he said. “We are aiming to help build stronger, connected communities through our support of important local causes, organisations and events. That starts right here in our local Hunters Hill community with events like the Moocooboola Festival.” Festival goers will enjoy all the crowd favourites of the show including rides, amusement games, showbags, displays, entertainment and the crowd favourite Dog Show. Hunter’s Hill Council Mayor Zac Miles said Moocooboola is always a popular event among locals. “The Moocooboola Festival has been running since 1980 and is part of our area’s history, and something we all look forward to celebrating each year,” Clr Miles said. “I’m thrilled that Council is working with Optus this year to bring this well-loved community event to life, adding vibrancy and colour to our municipality.” Hunter’s Hill Council said it looked forward to welcoming more sponsors soon.
6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 5 June, 2024 /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 DEMOLITION JOB Today, my series looking back at the events that led to the Ryde Central project becoming and remaining a ‘hole in the ground’ takes in the demolition of the former Ryde Civic Centre building at 1 Devlin Street. Demolition was set to begin on 1 March 2021 after the Sydney North Planning Panel unanimously approved the Ryde Central project’s development application, but a stop work order was issued at the 11th hour after lobby group Urban Taskforce claimed the old building had heritage significance. About a week later, the NSW Government lifted the stop work order, enabling work to commence immediately on the redevelopment, which was to sustain more than a thousand jobs. By September 2021, the demolition was complete. The centrepiece of the project was to be a multi-purpose and cultural building dedicated to community use, featuring a performance hall that was to seat up to 700 people. The multi-purpose and cultural building was to include public activity rooms, meeting rooms, function space capable of hosting art exhibitions, amenities, and food premises. An additional commercial building was planned for the site which was to house Council staff as well as external tenants. Other features included a centrally located public plaza, extensive landscaping works, direct and accessible pedestrian links, as well as on-site basement car spaces. In October 2021, then City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome Laxale, was joined by long-serving former Mayor and Councillor, Edna Wilde OAM, and Arts Advisory Committee Chairperson Clr Christopher Gordon to turn the first sod for Ryde Central. Next week: the discovery of financial mismanagement. ADVANCING INNOVATION At the May Ordinary Council Meeting, Council endorsed the next steps in a groundbreaking planning proposal aimed at the protection and enhancement of innovation precincts, not only in the City of Ryde, but throughout NSW. We are now seeking collaboration on our Innovation State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) with other metropolitan and regional councils, as well as the State Government. Areas like the Macquarie Park Innovation District are the lifeblood of our local economies, fostering cuttingedge technology industries and creating vibrant, mixeduse communities that blend residential living with dynamic employment opportunities. They need to be recognised as such and protected. Sincerely, Clr Trenton Brown – Mayor Email: [email protected] Phone (via Customer Service): 9952 8222 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. • Blenheim Park Masterplan - Regional Playground Upgrade (Closes 10 June 2024) • Proposed Stormwater Drain Easement Over Dunbar Park, Marsfield (Closes 23 June 2024) • Economic Development Strategy and Night-Time Economy Strategy (Closes 30 June 2024) • Draft Local Infrastructure Strategy (Closes 30 June 2024) • Draft Media and Social Media Policy for Councillors (Closes 30 June 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. LIBRARY NEWS PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ryde Libraries is proud to present a special after hours variety night for adults and seniors featuring a selection of performers, film screening and musical genres. Enjoy some light refreshments like wine and cheese while you be amazed by the different performances of local Ryde artists. Bookings essential. www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Events/Live@theLibrary LIVE @ THE LIBRARY VARIETY NIGHT FRI 14 JUNE WHEN: Friday 14 June TIME: 6.00 – 8.30pm WHERE: Ryde Library AGE: 18 years+ COST: $10.50 LIBRARIES MAYOR'S MESSAGE
Wednesday 5 June, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7 PUBLIC NOTICE Urbis has been commissioned by Impact Property Consultancy Pty Ltd (‘Impact’) on behalf of LFD Chatswood 2 Pty Ltd (‘the Proponent’) to conduct an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) of 10 Gordon Avenue & 15-19 Nelson Street Chatswood, legally described as SP 89243, SP 76342, Lot 1 DP 1237932, and SP 85403 within the Willoughby City Council Local Government Area (‘the subject area’). The ACHA is being prepared to support a State Significant Development Application which seeks approval for demolition, enabling works and the construction of a mixed use residential and commercial building. The works include underground basement levels for parking use. The Proponent can be contacted directly via: Emmanuel Igbokwe Project Manager Impact Group E: [email protected] The ACHA is to be carried out in accordance with the National Parks and Wildlife Regulation 2019 (NSW) and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents (DECCW 2010) and will include consultation with the Aboriginal community. Urbis is seeking interest from Aboriginal parties who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal objects and/or places that may exist within the subject area who wish to be included as a Registered Aboriginal Party (‘RAP’) for the ACHA. Please register your interest in writing to the contact details provided below by Close of Business, 19 June 2024 to: Kirsten Downey Consultant Urbis Ltd Level 8, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney [email protected] Please be advised that the Proponent is required to forward the names of all RAPs to the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council and Heritage NSW unless instructed to withhold that information. 10 Gordon Avenue & 15-19 Nelson Street Chatswood, NSW Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment – Registration of Interest Early works to begin on Epping Bridge widening In order to widen Epping Road bridge, a chiller unit attached to the northern end of the Sydney Metro South Service Building on High Street will need to be relocated. DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd have been awarded the tender to carry out this relocation work under a separate contract to the Epping Bridge Project main works. The chiller unit provides spot cooling of the Epping Station Sydney Metro platforms but will impact the new widened bridge in its current location, so it will be relocated to the southern end of the South Service Building. Mechanical, electrical, communications and hydraulic services will be adjusted and reconnected at the new location. The proposed new bridge will allow for an additional westbound lane and right turn lane southbound onto Blaxland Road, and a raised central median strip to improve traffic flow and safety. The upgrade will also involve widening the eastbound and westbound lanes, and installing a new pedestrian and bicycle shared path, as well as new safety screens on the bridge. The Epping Bridge upgrade will complement road and intersection upgrades completed by Transport for NSW in 2018 to alleviate traffic congestion in the Epping town centre. The completed 2018 upgrades and planned upgrade to the bridge support the wider Epping Town Centre Urban Activation Plan and continuing growth in communities around this key urban precinct. Transport for NSW will keep stakeholders informed as the project progresses. The Epping Bridge Project is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments, with $220 million in funding provided to complete the project. Member for Bennelong Jerome Laxale said the project had been talked about for decades. The $220 million upgrade of Epping Bridge is another step closer today with the award of tender for critical early works for this project. ☐ Pictured at the Epping Bridge site, l to r, City of Parramatta Epping Ward councillor, Cameron Maclean; and federal Member for Bennelong, Jerome Laxale. Nominations for 2024 Northern Districts Local Business Awards have closed Precedent Productions Managing Director and Awards founder Steve Loe said an exceptional number of nominations had been received for this year’s awards. “Every year the Northern Districts community throws its support behind local businesses by nominating them for the awards,” he said. “This year’s response has been outstanding, which goes to show what an amazing community Northern Districts is. “We have received thousands of nominations Nominations for this year’s Northern Districts Local Business Awards have now closed. “I was elected with a commitment to deliver this project and I’m happy to be working alongside the NSW Government to do so,” he said. “An updated Epping Bridge will benefit local motorists, pedestrians and cyclists and is essential for the road network in the Epping town centre. “This is going to be a long and complex project but this first step in the right direction is an exciting one.” NSW Minister for Roads John Graham said Epping Road was an important access road linking communities in Sydney’s north-west to North Ryde and Macquarie Park, and onwards to the CBD. “These early works are the first step toward widening Epping Bridge, which will ease congestion at a major local choke point,” he said. “This upgrade will help cater to Epping’s growing population and alongside the wider Epping Town Centre Urban Activation Plan, it’s ensuring the roads and infrastructure are there to meet growing demand.” Northern Districts Local Business Awards for businesses in over 30 categories, particularly via our website.” He said the Northern Districts community was known for being particularly close and for supporting fellow locals, which is what makes it such as great place to live and work. The awards team will be working on notifying those who have been chosen as finalists, while anonymous, impartial judges will then visit each finalist to assess their services from a customer’s point of view. Judging criteria include: The businesses range of products, value for money, business and staff appearance, service quality and customer relations. Finalists can also submit information about aspects of their business that an anonymous visitor may not see, such as customer testimonials and references. “Being a finalist in the Local Business Awards can provide a huge psychological and practical boost for the hardworking goods and services providers of the Northern Districts,” Mr Loe said. “So, we are particularly grateful to this year’s sponsors, without whose support the Northern Districts Local Business Awards would not be possible. “We are proud that this year’s major sponsors NOVA Employment and support sponsors, The Epping Club, Bx Networking, White Key Marketing, Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamber have thrown their support behind the local business community, along with media partner The Weekly Times.” The achievements of all finalists will be celebrated at a gala awards dinner and presentations evening to be held on Wednesday, 7 August 2024 at Epping Club. The presentation evening sees the announcement of all category winners as well as the Business of the Year and provides an exceptional networking opportunity for all businesses, sponsors and dignitaries involved. For more information about the Local Business Awards, call Precedent Productions on 8363 3333 or visit www.thebusinessawards. com.au
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930m2 ,House $3,788,888 (1 Jun 24) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 32 Lochinvar Parade, 4B, 733.5m2 ,House $2,110,000 (1 Jun 24) Betty Ockerlander, McGrath Epping 15 Carolyn Avenue, 4B, 923m2 ,House $2,580,000 (28 May 24) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping CONCORD 1/35 Broughton Street, 3B, 173m2 ,Townhouse $1,600,000 (1 Jun 24) Paul Pettenon, Raine & Horne Concord 2 Gloucester Street, 5B, 346.8m2 ,Duplex/ Semi-detached $3,399,888 (31 May 24) Phillip Massa, DibChidiac Concord CONCORD WEST 81 Nirranda Street, 3B, 600m2 ,House $2,740,000 (25 May 24) Roger Agha, Belle Property Concord DENISTONE EAST 419A Blaxland Road, 4B, House $1,920,000 (1 Jun 24) Crystal Li, Aurora Epping DRUMMOYNE 4/37 Collingwood Street, 2B, 184m2 ,Townhouse $1,710,000 (1 Jun 24) Angela Saidi, Ray White Newtown DUNDAS 54 Bennetts Road East, 3B, 670m2 ,House $1,925,000 (29 May 24) George Moussaoumai, Millionaire Realty Oatlands DUNDAS VALLEY 18 Ryan Street, 5B, 758m2 ,House $2,070,000 (31 May 24) Ahmad Malas, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde 2/39 Moffatts Drive, 2B, 228m2 ,Apartment $860,000 (29 Apr 24) Stephen Mina, McGrath Parramatta EAST RYDE 36 Long Avenue, 4B, House $2,810,000 (2 Jun 24) Jay Assay, Belle Property Hunters Hill 10 Wolfe Road, 5B, 822m2 ,House $3,860,000 (1 Jun 24) Kim Toyer-Uttley, McGrath Ryde EASTWOOD 14 Lansdowne Street, 4B, 759m2 ,House $3,290,000 (1 Jun 24) Jimmy Ji Man Kang, Belle Property Strathfield 29 Wingate Avenue, 4B, 1,065m2 ,House $3,289,000 (1 Jun 24) Catherine Murphy, The Agency North Sydney 12 Cavan Drive, 5B, 361.7m2 ,Duplex/ Semi-detached $2,050,000 (1 Jun 24) Eva Xu, Belle Property Epping 1A Culgoa Avenue, 5B, 400m2 ,Duplex/ Semi-detached $3,068,000 (27 May 24) Andy Lin, Uniland Epping 7/6-8 Warrawong Street, 3B, Villa $1,650,000 (27 May 24) Fiona Lee, Tracy Yap Epping EPPING 13/52-56 Oxford Street, 2B, 125m2 ,Apartment $970,000 (1 Jun 24) Catherine Murphy, The Agency North Sydney 13 Seven Street, 4B, 241m2 ,Townhouse $1,688,000 (31 May 24) Daniel Lee, Belle Property Epping 48 Dunlop Street, 3B, 740m2 ,House $3,120,000 (29 May 24) Catherine Li, Ray White Epping 205/36 Oxford Street, 2B, Apartment $876,000 (29 May 24) Tian Hong, Ray White Epping 406/3 Forest Grove, 3B, 200m2 ,Apartment $1,308,000 (28 May 24) Attlee Hsu, Belle Property Ryde 3/1 Maida Road, 1B, Apartment $560,000 (27 May 24) Dylan Choe, Morton Newington G04/14 Epping Park Drive, 2B, Apartment $820,000 (22 May 24) Junianto Junianto, Mascot Partners Mascot ERMINGTON 22 Stewart Street, 4B, House $1,880,000 (31 May 24) David Johnson, Award Group West Ryde 38 Delaware Road, 4B, 496m2 ,Duplex/ Semi-detached $2,200,000 (29 Apr 24) Stephen Mina, McGrath Parramatta 46 Marsden Road, 3B, 923m2 ,House $2,460,000 (27 May 24) Raj Alagamannar, All Good Norwest Recent local property sales* FIVE DOCK 16/2 Rowe Street, 2B, 110m2 ,Apartment $1,120,000 (1 Jun 24) Adam Scappatura, Time Realty Five Dock 21 Lavender Street, 3B, 297.2m2 ,House $2,300,000 (25 May 24) Antonio Ariola, Belle Property Drummoyne GLADESVILLE 8A Venus Street, 3B, Duplex/Semi-detached $2,020,000 (1 Jun 24) Stephanie O’Sullivan, The Agency Hunters Hill 1/8 Harvard Street, 2B, Apartment $670,000 (30 May 24) Robert Cassidy, Cassidy Gladesville 5/3 Blair Street, 2B, Apartment $775,000 (29 May 24) Antonella Scenna, DiJones North Ryde HABERFIELD 60 Ramsay Street, 3B, 581m2 ,House $2,535,000 (25 May 24) Michael Tringali, McGrath Leichhardt HUNTERS HILL 2/12 Margaret Street, 1B, Unit $730,000 (31 May 24) Alessio Scivetti, Horwood Nolan Drummmoyne LANE COVE 29 Landers Road, 3B, House $2,865,000 (1 Jun 24) Patrick Lang, Belle Property Lane Cove 22 Alder Avenue, 4B, House $2,675,000 (31 May 24) Tim Holgate, Belle Property Lane Cove 15/382-384 Mowbray Road, 2B, Apartment $765,000 (30 May 24) Nathan Westerbrink, Raine & Horne Lane Cove 11/39 Helen Street, 2B, Apartment $1,056,000 (30 May 24) Patrick Lang, Belle Property Lane Cove 10/25 Birdwood Avenue, 2B, Apartment $855,000 (28 May 24) Hazel McNamara, McGrath Lane Cove LEICHHARDT 5 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Wednesday 5 June, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 9 Continued from Page 8 MARSFIELD 6 Yamba Close, 4B, House $2,320,000 (2 Jun 24) Catherine Li, Ray White Epping 78/94-116 Culloden Road, 2B, 151m2 ,Apartment $852,500 (1 Jun 24) Catherine Lu, McGrath Epping 1/7-15 Taranto Road, 2B, 169m2 ,Townhouse $1,005,000 (1 Jun 24) Daniel Lee, Belle Property Epping MEADOWBANK 8/11 Bay Drive, 1B, Apartment $626,000 (27 May 24) Chris Lee, Ray White Meadowbank 18/19 Meadow Crescent, 2B, 63.2m2 ,Unit $580,000 (27 May 24) Leighton Avery, Award Group West Ryde MORTLAKE 13/1 Bertram Lane, 3B, 229m2 ,Townhouse $1,925,000 (31 May 24) Shane Sulllivan, Horwood Nolan Concord NORTH EPPING 21 Valley View Crescent, 3B, 752.5m2 ,House $2,050,000 (31 May 24) Catherine Murphy, The Agency North Sydney NORTH RYDE 1 Hearnshaw Street, 2B, 480.6m2 ,House $3,615,000 (31 May 24) Ben Boutros, Ray White North Ryde 14 Orana Street, 3B, House $2,440,000 (30 May 24) Jason Kiprovski, Ray White Ryde OATLANDS 96/40 Strathalbyn Drive, 3B, Townhouse $1,100,000 (1 Jun 24) Ashton Beukers, Stone Parramatta RHODES 72 Llewellyn Street, 4B, 308.9m2 ,House $3,150,000 (1 Jun 24) Dib Chidiac, DibChidiac Concord 402/87 Shoreline Drive, 3B, 144m2 ,Apartment $1,300,000 (28 May 24) Jack Zhao, Ray White Rhodes 1108/36 Walker Street, 3B, Apartment $1,520,000 (27 May 24) Kalaney Che, Raine & Horne Rhodes ROZELLE 16 Waragal Avenue, 4B, House $2,4550,000 (24 May 24) Michael Levy, Ray White Randwick RYDE 9 Cressy Road, 3B, 695m2 ,House $2,420,000 (1 Jun 24) Con Liotta, Cassidy Gladesville 24A Crescent Avenue, 4B, Recent local property sales* Duplex/Semi-detached $2,201,000 (1 Jun 24) Ben Boutros, Ray White North Ryde 32 Lavarack Street, 3B, 581.7m2 ,House $2,280,000 (1 Jun 24) Michael Dowling, Pello Gladesville A201/6 Nancarrow Avenue, 1B, Apartment $636,000 (31 May 24) Bianca Neto, Focus Mascot 69 North Road, 3B, House $2,300,000 (31 Apr 24) Nathan Belcastro, Melrose Estate Agents Ryde 13 Willandra Street, 5B, Duplex/Semi-detached $2,753,500 (31 May 24) Robert Younis, Signature Property Ryde 210A/6 Nancarrow Avenue, 2B, 117m2 ,Apartment $960,000 (30 May 24) Winnie Cheng, Raine & Horne Lindfield 12 Addington Avenue, 4B, Duplex/Semi-detached $1,810,000 (29 May 24) Catherine Li, Ray White Epping 6029/2E Porter Street, 1B, 79m2 ,Apartment $619,000 (28 May 24) Lijian Ou Yang, Denox Global Sydney 4087/78A Belmore Street, 2B, Apartment $780,000 (27 May 24) Zijian Wu, Evertop Sydney STRATHFIELD 15/14-20 Russell Street, 2B, 126m2 ,Apartment $785,000 (1 Jun 24) Sam Cognetta, Raine & Horne Five Dock 37 Eve Street, 3B, 341.5m2 ,House $2,115,000 (1 Jun 24) Sebastian Bonaccorso, Elders Enfield 20 Boden Avenue, 3B, 765m2 ,House $3,450,000 (1 Jun 24) Richard Baini, Richard Matthews Strathfield 8 Fairholm Street, 6B, 777m2 ,House $5,399,000 (1 Jun 24) Tarun Sethi, McGrath Strathfield 40 Rickard Road, 3B, 620m2 ,House $3,005,000 (1 Jun 24) Jhi Cornall, Planet Properties Croydon 5/41-43 Albert Road, 2B, Apartment $880,000 (31 May 24) Tarun Sethi, McGrath Strathfield Building A Unit 509/ Centenary Drive, 1B, 83m2 ,Apartment $615,000 (29 May 24) Bassam Barake, Professionals Greenacre 16/1-5 Hilts Road, 2B, Apartment $780,000 (28 May 24) Elie Semrani, Strathfield Partners Strathfield 8/17 Everton Road, 2B, Apartment $760,000 (28 May 24) Ari Dendrinos, Richardson & Wrench Marrickville WEST RYDE 15 Benson Street, 4B, 810.5m2 ,House $2,840,000 (1 Jun 24) Michael Dowling, Pello Gladesville 21/22-26 Herbert Street, 2B, Apartment $780,000 (29 May 24) Catherine Li, Ray White Epping 4/50 West Parade, 1B, Apartment $495,000 (28 May 24) Allison Mifsud, First National Epping 50/22-26 Herbert Street, 2B, 105m2 ,Unit $810,000 (21 May 24) Omid Sayehban, Pello Gladesville (* This is not an exhaustive listing of local sales and represents only a sample of those reported) Prolonged higher interest rates and speculation there will be another rate rise in the middle of the year have resulted in a subdued market, but prime properties are continuing to buck the trend, achieving stellar sales results. With buyers becoming increasingly reluctant to commit to property, some vendors are pulling the plug on auctions and opting for private sales to avoid their homes being passed in. Certain categories have also become more abundant – particularly units and semi-detached dwellings – spreading buyers across more listings and reducing competition. Vendors holding prime real estate were achieving stellar results, well above reserve. “It’s not a hot market, it’s not booming, but it’s still relatively good,” auctioneer Andrew Cooley told a Sunday newspaper. Mr Cooley, director of Avenue Auctions, added that conditions were cooler than earlier this year. “Anything that’s close, walking distance, to a train station and school is getting a good response,” he said. “Demand for other properties isn’t as strong and agents have to get the (list) price right from the beginning to be able to sell.” Mr Cooley said standout results were often property specific. “The higher prices and larger bidder numbers for these homes are a reflection of the properties, not the current market,” he said. Weekly auction clearance rates reflect a more balanced market. Clearance rates had hovered near the 70 per cent mark for much of the first half of the year – an indicator of a reasonably strong seller’s market. They’ve since slipped to around 65 per cent in recent weeks. This has historically correlated with more minor rises in prices. Prop Track’s latest Home Price Index released on Saturday showed Sydney’s median property price had nudged up 0.4 percent over the previous month. Among the biggest results across the weekend was the auction of a four-bedroom house on Wingate Avenue in Eastwood that sold $839,000 above reserve. The house, on a 1,000sqm block fetched just under $3.3 million. Agent Catherine Murphy of The Agency had been given a reserve price of $2.45 million and 15 bidders registered for the auction. Most were locals based in the area. The buyer had been house hunting for a year. Ms Murphy said the property was an attractive offering for families because of its location near local amenities and the larger block size. These features aside, it was also in a conservation area that normally limits the level of buyer demand. “It turned out not to be the case this time,” Ms Murphy said. “It’s a normal market. There is no huge advantage for buyers or sellers. “The exception is A-plus properties,which draw a crowd because they’re rare. This was one of them.” Meanwhile, a three-level house perched on a waterfront block in Chiswick has almost tripled its value since it was last sold in 2013. The property scored the highest price paid under the hammer last week at $13.3 million. The 1,575sqm property on Burns Crescent last sold in 2013 for $5 million. The house was said to have been designed using Feng Shui principles, with garden stairs leading down to a private beach and slipway into Five Dock Bay. Ray White agents Mario and Jessica Carbone ran the sale with the opening bid $11 million. Prime properties buck subdued market activity ☐ The palatial waterfront mansion at 31 Burns Crescent, Chiswick that sold for $13.3m at auction on the weekend.
10 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 5 June, 2024 Popular Ryde cop marches into retirement Last Thursday, May 30, marked Sergeant Leonie Abberfield’s last day in the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) after an incredible 36 years of service. Dozens of colleagues from Ryde PAC in attendance at the ‘March Out’ event included Ryde Police Area Command Superintendent Peter Glynn, Region Command Assistant Commissioner Leanne McCusker and Commissioners Officers from Northwest Region. But there were also representatives from City of Ryde, City of Parramatta, Hunter’s Hill Council and the SES, who all had positive dealings with Sgt Abberfield. Sgt Abberfield started in NSWPF in 1988, in General Duties in Chatswood Police Station, and worked in several roles in general duties and investigations in that area in the following years. She then joined Highway Patrol in 1997 based in Frenchs Forest. At this time, at this time she was one of the first female officers in Highway Patrol. In 2007, she was promoted to Sergeant at Gladesville Police Station, which now falls under the Ryde Police Area Command. Spending the next 18 years working as a general duties and later traffic supervisor. “From the Ryde Police Area Command family, you will be missed, and we wish you the best for whatever comes next,” Ryde PAC said in a statement. “RY300 signing off.” A large gathering at Gladesville Police Station last week celebrated one of Ryde Police Area Command’s most popular and respected officers. ☐ Ryde Police Area Command Superintendent Peter Glynn and Region Command Assistant Commissioner Leanne McCusker and Commissioners Officers from Northwest Region with Sergeant Abberfield (centre, blue shirt); below right, the guard of honour during Sgt Abberfield’s March Out; bottom right, Sgt Abberfield’s ceremonial exit in her police vehicle after the March Out; and bottom left, Ryde PAC Supt Peter Glynn and Assistant Commissioner Leanne McCusker present Sgt Abberfield with a framed keepsake. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTOS (A. Stavrinos)
Wednesday 5 June, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 11 NSW Government announces housing targets The NSW Government said the new targets would “rebalance housing across Greater Sydney, the Illawarra, the Hunter and Central Coast and regional NSW.” This builds on the significant steps that the government has already taken to tackle the housing crisis NSW is facing. Housing is the biggest single cost of living pressure people are dealing with right now, with mortgage payments or rent the largest expense for most households and without immediate action, the Government says we are at risk of becoming a city with no young people. A recent Productivity Commission report found between 2016 and 2021, Sydney lost twice as many people aged 30 to 40 as it gained. These are the people who open businesses, have families, build our communities and contribute to the local economy. The NSW Government said it was committed to “confronting the housing crisis head on” – and that means building more well-located homes; close to infrastructure and transport links; next to amenities and work opportunities. Faster Assessments Council Incentives and Grants program The NSW Government announced the first stage of an incentive program for local governments which meet and beat their housing targets. The NSW Government’s program will reserve $200 million in grants for councils to fund more green space such as parks, sporting facilities and smaller pocket parks, plus maintenance of local streets and footpaths which Councils maintain. This is in addition to support already announced - including through reforms to developer contributions - of $1 billion over the forward estimates, and up to $700 million per year beyond that. This funding is reserved by the NSW Government to help fund schools, hospitals and roads to support the population growth that comes with new housing. An additional $1 billion raised through this contribution will also be directed to local councils over 10 years for housing enabling infrastructure. ‘Fairer Housing Targets’ The Minns Labor Government said it was delivering on its commitment to address the housing crisis by rebalancing housing growth across the state with a focus on well-located homes close to transport, jobs and existing infrastructure. “For a long time, Western Sydney has accepted the overwhelming burden of new housing in our city without proper infrastructure to cope with the increase in population,” it said in a statement. “This plan ensures we are now building more housing around established infrastructure; in places that are connected to work and transport; in communities that already have schools and hospitals.” These five-year targets ensure that while all areas would see an increase in homes being built to help address the housing crisis, new housing will be more fairly rebalanced from the West of Sydney towards the East and North of Sydney. These targets do not mean additional housing over and above recently announced planning reforms – instead they will provide guideposts for local governments as well as access to financial support for future housing. This rebalancing has been developed with consideration of: Homes already in the pipeline; the additional homes to be delivered from new planning reforms including Transport Orientated Developments and low and mid rise reforms; and constraints due to environmental risks like floods or bushfires. Over the next five years 82 per cent of the housing targets come from infill areas with 18 per cent to come from greenfield locations. These targets will be ambitious. Last year NSW delivered 48,393 homes, and the previous record number was 74,683 in 2018/2019 but we can’t sit back and do nothing. “We’re losing too many young people, people who make the city vibrant, essential workers and young families because they can’t afford a place to live in NSW. This has to change,” NSW Premier Chris Minns said. “I’ve talked a long time about the need to ensure we have a fairer balance of housing across the state – so housing is built close to already established transport links, schools and hospitals. “While these targets are required to be released, the government has already acknowledged that they will be difficult to meet.” He said that was why the government was pulling all levers required to reforming planning and setting targets for housing growth, while providing the infrastructure needed to build better communities. Minister for Planning and Public Space Paul Scully said that although the targets were ambitious, they were realistic. “These targets are ambitious but realistic, because they’re based on evidence,” he said. “We all need to be accountable. For too long, housing has been delivered without a plan. “The new targets make for a fairer distribution across Sydney and NSW, with growth in areas where jobs and transport exist or are planned.” “The good news is that nearly two thirds of homes are either planned, under assessment or under construction. “The State has already reformed the planning laws to improve efficiency and speed approvals. We’re also investing $200 million to support councils with the infrastructure that builds better communities.” For more information on the housing targets, visit: planning.nsw.gov.au/housing-targets. New housing targets have been released with the Minns Government also announcing an incentive scheme to encourage councils to meet these new targets. ☐ (Graphic: NSW Government) ☐ Minister for Planning Paul Scully, left, with NSW Premier Chris Minns at a housing announcement in Macquarie Park last November. TWT Onthe-Spot PHOTO (A. Stavrinos)
12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 5 June, 2024 SUDOKU ANSWER SUDOKU A ANSWER SUDOKU B A. B. THE WEEKLY TIMES Puzzle Page Trivia Quiz Test your knowledge The Sopranos 1. Rain 2. Superman 3. Snakes 4. Tristan und Isolde 5. Kiwifruit 6. Time Travel 7. Nine 8. Shopping Trolley 9. Salvador Dali 10. by Mitchell Burrett 1. Airing June 10, 2007 in the US and infamously cutting to black as the final scene, “Made in America” was the final episode of which HBO series? 2. The adjective pluvial refers to which sort of weather condition? 3. With a cover date of June 1938, Action Comics #1 famously featured the first appearance of which all-American DC Comics superhero? 4. Ophiology is the branch of herpetology that concerns the study of which animals? 5. June 1865 saw the National Theatre in Munich host the first performance of which three-part Wagner opera, largely based upon a Celtic legend of doomed love? 6. The Chinese Gooseberry is also known as which fruit? 7. June 28, 2009 saw Professor Stephen Hawking host a party hoping to meet people who could do which activity? Invitations weren’t sent out until after the party date. 8. With a name meaning “eight standing together”, how many islands make up the country of Tuvalu? 9. Oklahoma supermarket owner Sylvan Goldman is credited as the creator of which now-ubiquitous device, developed in June 1937 to aid in-store shoppers? 10. 1969 saw which artist design the Chupa Chups “daisy” logo that has remained mostly unchanged and is still in use today? DINING & Entertainment THE WEEKLY TIMES TRY OUR New Menu Today! N.R. R.S.L. NORTH RYDE RSL COMMUNITY CLUB LTD AT NORTH RYDE RSL ( 0 2 ) 9 8 8 8 7 5 8 8 I C N R P I T T W A T E R A N D M A G D A L A R O A D S N O R T H R Y D E S C A N H E R E T O SEE FULL MENU One Night Only - The Bee Gees Show Back by popular demand at North Ryde RSL! Saturday, June 15 Doors Open 7.30pm for an 8pm show With record sellout performances around the country this truly magical concert experience honours their musical and vocal brilliance with all the fun and energy that the Bee Gees were famous for! One Night Only is an authentic and heartfelt tribute to the brothers Gibb and their magnificent career, gifting the world with songs that have captured the hearts of generations. Backed by a first class band, audiences everywhere sing along and are up dancing, loving the big hits and 3 part harmonies that are the true essence The Bee Gees. For tickets, visit: www.stickytickets.com.au/xp8u2/ one_night_only__the_bee_gees_ show.aspx ONE NIGHT ONLY – The Bee Gees Show is a celebration of the timeless music of The Bee Gees. CCA Trivia Night at the Epping Club CCA NSW Community Hub has been providing a diverse range of support services since 1965 to people living, working and studying in the Ryde, Parramatta, Cumberland and Hornsby Local Government Areas. With raffle and lucky door prizes, plus a silent auction on offer it’s guaranteed to be a great night. All funds raised will go di- rectly to CCA, you can book your ticket via both the CCA and Epping club website (bookings are essential) It’ll cost you $25 to play Crazy Cash Trivia and the winners will receive a $500 cash prize. To make a booking, visit: tinyurl.com/5azukanj CCA, who offer a variety of services in TWT Territory will be holding its first fundraising trivia night at The Epping Club on Saturday, June 15 at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start. Pizza is back in Eastwood! Well you can now relive that golden era TWT readers. Moko Hotel has come to the rescue with their newest addition being, you guessed it, pizzas! With all the standard favourites from margarita to pepperoni on offer you will not be disappointed. Visit Moko for State of Origin game 1 tonight (5th July) to try any pizza for $15! Moko is located at 75 Rowe Street Eastwood, and bookings can be made at: mokoeastwood.com.au You may remember the glory days of pizza in Eastwood, with access to both Dominos and Eagle boys on Rowe Street.
Wednesday 5 June, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 13 Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 construction to begin in this term of Government The 2024-25 Budget paves the way for the NSW Labor Government to meet its election commitment. The investment follows recent NSW Planning Approval for the project, as well as Federal Environmental Approval. The transport project will unlock development potential and deliver frequent and reliable public transport options for residents that moved into fast-growing suburbs like Wentworth Point. The 12km alignment will link the Parramatta CBD to Sydney Olympic Park via Camellia, Rydalmere, Ermington, Melrose Park and Wentworth Point with 14 new stops, three new river crossings and 8.5km of new walking and cycling paths. Passengers will be able to travel from Sydney Olympic Park to Camellia in around 30 minutes, and on to the Parramatta CBD in another 7 minutes. Construction will be phased, with initial work to begin later this year on a new 320-metre public and active transport bridge over Parramatta River, between Melrose Park and Wentworth Point. Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail project is currently in testing and is on track to service tens of thousands of commuters in the coming months. Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 was promised by the previous government 17 times, but never received the funding required to begin construction on this essential transport link. “After more than a decade of mismanagement and privatisation from the Liberals and Nationals, NSW debt has blown out to record levels, with projects promised but never allocated funding,” the NSW Government said in a statement. “The people of NSW need a coordinated and sustainable roadmap. A plan that understands how people want to live, and works to provide better services like healthcare, policing, education and good public transport.” NSW Premier Chris Minns said his government was getting on with the job and building the essential project that people who live in the fast growing suburbs of Western Sydney were promised. “People moved into the area with the promise of infrastructure that never arrived. The NSW Labor Government is now delivering,” he said. “Stage 2 will directly link Parramatta to the Sydney Olympic Park precinct residents in Parramatta to the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. “The light rail’s forecast to carry 28,000 passengers every day by 2026. That’s a game-changer for communities around Parramatta – connecting venues, schools, shops and people for decades to come.” NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen said testing was powering ahead and Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 was on track to open in the coming months. “But we know there are more communities that need access to this vital infrastructure investmen,” she said. “This investment will get shovels in the ground and construction started before the end of this parliamentary term. Just as we promised. “In 2041, 280,000 people are expected to live along the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 alignment. They need frequent and reliable public transport services, and we’ll deliver it.” Parramatta MP Donna Davis said the community had been promised the vital transport link for years, and now Labor was delivering. “As Lord Mayor, and now Member for Parramatta, I’ve advocated tirelessly for many years about this project and I’m so pleased the Premier and Minister have listened.” Ryde MP Jordan Lane said that with so much growth right on his electorate’s border, the delivery of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 was essential for the community’s future. But he said it was important that residents in Ryde were properly consulted. “There is no doubt this has been a disruptive process, particularly for Melrose Park residents,” he said. “I am calling on the government to ensure those living on the Ryde side of the border are consulted in a meaningful way throughout. “This is particularly important for how we manage parking and boat ramp access during construction, and making sure the promises previously made by Government to Ryde’s Melrose Park community are kept.” Meanwhile, Greens MP and transport spokesperson Cate Faehrmann has called on the Government to extend Stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail project an additional 3km from Carter St to Lidcombe Station to ease more congestion in Western Sydney. In April, a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into public transport needs in Western Sydney, chaired by Ms Faehrmann, recommended that the Government “urgently investigate extending stage 2 of the Parramatta Light Rail Project so that the line no longer terminates at the Carter Street precinct but continues from there to terminate at Lidcombe railway station.” “We wholeheartedly support the Parramatta Light Rail project but not extending the light rail all the way to Lidcombe station is a huge missed opportunity to bust congestion in this rapidly growing area of Sydney,” Ms Faehrmann said. Construction of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will begin under the current term of the Minns Labor Government, with a $2 billion investment to build better, connected communities in Sydney’s growing west. ☐ Parramatta Light Rail testing began last Monday
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Wednesday 5 June, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 15 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 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 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. 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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 AAA ALL AREAS HANDYMAN Charlie 0413 777 239 Small jobs welcome. General repairs. Concreting, Brickwork, Cement Rendering, Gyprock repairs, Painting, Carpentry. Electrical & Plumbing. Over 34 years experience Lic. 129968c HANDYMAN 0419 447 126 Clients that have remained clients for over 20 years. Hands on experience in all trades. Stormwater issues a speciality. LOCAL HANDYMAN SERVICES Karl 0414 600 001 Carpentry, Gyprocking, Paving, Bricklaying, Landscaping, Home Maintenance & Cleanups. 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16 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 5 June, 2024 Phone Guide Handy The Weekly Times 9807 6666 PAINTERS & DECORATORS 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. 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Wednesday 5 June, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 17 Hunters Hill Women Social Triples M Tooth P Kelly G Blunt d L Cook J Brown J Lloyd, D Keg K Stewart V Elias d D Keg C Wilson K Saggers Social Pairs L Stephenson J McBride d N Snashall F Palmer, G Guise J Bishop d V Parsons-Mason J Beale JILL Dundas/Denistone Women Thu May 30 Final Club Triples T Little M Woods S McClatchey d L Dolbel H Park S Yi 18/16 ( very close match came down to the last end) Thu May 30 Social P Orr P McClean H Simmons d P Orr C Jackson E Leermakers 20/5 S Choi E Tulloch dr C Heming F Langdon 17/17 P Stewart C Smith C Cupitt d R Pacey L Bell J Elliot 21/10 TRICIA LITTLE North Ryde RSL Women Tue May 28 Social Rk 3 S Hardacre Y Roberts F Lancett C Chan d S Hardacre C Whitelock R Williams B Law Rk 5 J Hope P Ying A Richardson J Auberson d A Broholm J Danks I Chan S Beram Raffle Anne K Elaine.The five players chosen to represent North Ryde RSL at St Ives deserve much thanks. Rd1 of Club Triples start Tue Jun 4 Rd 2 Thu Jun 6 COLLEEN RENWICK North Epping Women Tue May 28 Social B Trompp M Garrick R Knott d J Roddy S Quessy J Thorp 16/7 R Thorp E Watford J Havron d J Roberts P Spaul T Earner 23/10 J Swan A Baguley S Caswell d B Swan R Goldman C Watford 25/10 S Odbert R Delves d J Palmer S Farrelly 16/14 SUE ARCHIBALD North Epping Men Wed May 29 Club M Wilson B Godsell R Peterson d R Watkins L Byrne R Matheson 21/21 (on ends) J Havron M Havron d D Byron M Gardiner 16/15 D Thompson W Spaul d V Barbarba T Warner 29/10 T Carters M Hollier d J Royer S Palmer 21/17 M Todd K Douglass d S Slocombe O Sherrard 23/20 G Giudice C Thurmer d B Swan C Maskill 24/19 N Oppedisano P Baird d P Delves W Daley 25/10 Sat May 25 Club Rain – All games washed out Mixed Pairs Rd 1S Caswell A Caswell d R Delves P Delves 15/10 KEN DOUGLASS North Ryde RSL Men Sat May 25 Social F Lancett C Hinton P Collins d E Sinanian G King B Prentice 17/16 I Christie P Joint d J Morris P Dowling 27/14 N Harris P Cormican A Wray d A Birkensleigh J Auberson K Lake 20/17 I Hitchens G Hatch A Woods d M Johnston P Harris D Walker 24/8 M Texier J Myers J Cunningham d D Yan D Hope J McConnell 26/18 B Hooker S Layburn J French d V Shen A Benson L Ager 17/12 A Barkovsky P Auberson R Marrins d J Glen J Grabiec K Ho 17/12 P Smith B Lancett P Cusack d A Cusack P Noone T Sweeney 21/12 T Gibbons B Iacono R Loveridge d Peter Yeow P Gray S Palmer 23/11 Wed May 29 Social E Sinanian P Noone B Prentice dw P Cunningham A Manu J McConnell 18/18 F Barra B Iacono R Marrins d P Smith J Carrington K Lake 29/10 A Benson T Van der Laak J French d A Barkovsky S Addy R Loveridge 21/15 D Hope S Layburn B Lancett d W Tan A Long A Rodger 19/11 P Anderson J Stanton J Cunningham d K Gleeson D Devine P Joint 24/21 N Harris M Metric K Ho d S Millauro I Christie A Wray 19/16 B Wood J Myers A MacDonald d C Backhouse G King P Collins 21/17 R Hochstetter J Grabiec L Ager d C Costa T Gibbons D Walker 25/9 PA Lane Cove Bowls Wed Over 70’s Pairs B Paxton M Popovic d J Carroll P Wade 30/25 Social B Loader G Scott R Patterson d J Bowring Kay Mulhall R Johnston 26/17 B Piper S Kinsman d S Smith S Creedy 31/11 D Erskine R Moran Kevin Mulhall d T Collins D Vanniekirk V Solway 23/19 D Lloyd K Ludke W Godfrey d D Vincent M Knight P Singleton 29/9 M Smith M Cosby d M Brouggy Jeanette Lloyd 29/15 Sat No play due to weather DAVID ERSKINE Hunters Hill Tue May 28 Major Singles Rd 2 C Phillips d G Aghajani 25/0 Wed May 29 Major Singles C/ship Rd 1 R Brennan d R Price 25/19 Social J Lowe P Chatfield R Schilling d C Quinane O Vandoros R Bauer 19/18 C Dale R Gledhill K Beatty d B Davis P Langwill R Hopwood 29/23 D Paling A McMillan J McDonald d A Bolster C Paterson W Cappelletto 23/17Thu May 30 Major Singles C/ ship Rd 1 P Nightingale d M Lowry 25/9 Sat Jun 1 rain no play Sun Jun 2 Major Singles C/ship Rd. 2 - R Rose d D Paling 26/7 G Barron d G Thongsophon 25/17 T Beno d V Moscato 25/16 C Paterson d R Bauer 25/22 S Crowhurst d B Love 25/19 A McMillan d J Juniper 25/16 G Bricknell d P Langwill 25/17 R Brennan d P Musumeci 25/17 G Norris d G Merchant 25/16 I Radovnikovic d W Cappelletto 25/23 T Burt d I Ross 25/9 R Gledhill d J Lowe 25/23 JJ Bowling Round-up 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. 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Call Wal on 0425 304 475 FOR SALE WORKSHOP WANTED TO BUY CLOCKS – antique rosewood $75 and one British made $45 both play music Ph 0425 370 022 CRYSTAL WARE – rare and beautiful items $5 - $25 each also Silverware Ph 0425 370 022 BROWN, Gloria Mary. Late of Ryde, formerly of Lilyfield. Passed away on 25 May. Aged 102 years. Funeral Service to be held at Calvary Chapel, 678 Victoria Road, Ryde on 7 June at 11.00am COSTAR, Rosemary Yvonne. Late of West Ryde. Passed away on 18 May. Aged 87 years. FALZON, Horace “Horrie”. Late of Marsfield. Passed away on 26 May. Aged 90 years. Funeral Service to be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Epping on 11 June at 11.30am GOVERS, Bryan James. Late of Ermington. Passed away on 25 May. Aged 75 years. HAGGARTY, Marjorie. Late of Denistone. Passed away on 28 May. Aged 89 years. SURMAN, Margaret Mary. Formerly of Ryde. Passed away on 16 May. Aged 95 years. OBITUARIES 1st Scouts North Ryde, Coxs Rd. Perm/Cas, reasonable rates Ph 0428 869 04 WATERCOLOUR ART CLASSES - Great Fun, Learn Tips & Tricks of Watercolours. Eastwood Women’s Rest Centre. Sat 8 & 22 Jun from 1-3pm. All levels, materials provided Ph 0403 693 904 GARDENING – cleaning services, local areas. Call Gary 0414 332 651 GARDENING - Garden care. Pool maintenance. Homemade plant food. Composting & worm farms. For a healthy backyard call Felix 0414 161 337 To advertise Phone: 9807 6666 STAMPS – Australian predecimal stamps wanted. Kangaroos, KGY, pre-war covers, postcards, tags. Cash paid on the spot Ph: 0418 967 577 ALL BIKES WANTED - BMX & all other bikes wanted to buy. Any condition. Any year. Any model. Call Carl on 0475 595 565 History making Matildas squad announced for Paris Olympics Captained by Steph Catley, the team features eight athletes who will become the first Australian footballers to compete at three Olympic Games. Catley, vice-captains Emily Van Egmond and Ellie Carpenter, Mackenzie Arnold, Caitlin Foord, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Polkinghorne and Tameka Yallop will all become three-time Olympians in Paris. Kyra Cooney-Cross, Mary Fowler, Katrina Gorry, Michelle Heyman, Teagan Micah, Hayley Raso all return for their second Games, while Clare Hunt, Kaitlyn Torpey, Cortnee Vine and Clare Wheeler have been selected to make their Olympic debut. The Matildas enter Paris off the back of Australia’s best ever finish in Olympic football with fourth in Tokyo. Drawn in a pool with former gold medallists USA and Germany along with Zambia, the team will open their campaign the day before the Opening ceremony, 25 July, against Germany in Marseille. In the Matildas’ final pre-Olympics hit-out on home soil, second-half goals from Clare Wheeler and Hayley Raso earned Tony Gustavsson’s side a comfortable victory over China in front of 76,798 fans at Sydney Olympic Park’s Stadium Australia on Monday night. The 18 athletes selected on Tuesday is the largest selection announcement so far for the Australian Olympic Team for Paris, with the team now numbering 134 of an expected 460 team size. Australian Olympic Team Chef de Mission Anna Meares said she was thrilled to announce the Matildas team for Paris 2024. “This team is already full of trailblazers and record breakers, with eight players set to become the first three-time football Olympians for Australia,” Ms Meares said. “Thank you to the team at Football Australia, and everyone who has helped these 18 players The 18-strong Matildas team to compete at Paris 2024 has been announced by the Australian Olympic Committee at Sydney Olympic Park. grow from their first time having a go at football to becoming Paris Olympians. “Congratulations to each of the players selected today, as well as to your families, friends, coaches and supporters who are all celebrating your Olympic achievement.” The Matildas Head Coach Tony Gustavsson said the squad had been incredibly challenging to select with so many quality players competing fiercely for limited spots. “It has been a methodical process over the past couple of years to reach to this point, and each of the players selected bring unique and beneficial qualities to our team that will be vital for our Paris 2024 campaign,” he said. “I would like to congratulate all the players selected and the teammates, coaches, family and friends that have brought them to this moment. “I know that this team will give everything for the coat of arms and will represent Australia to the best of their ability in the true Aussie way.” Sharn Freier, Charlotte Grant, Courtney Nevin and Lydia Williams have been named as the travelling reserves - known as ‘Ap athletes’ under Games accreditation. The travelling reserves can be selected as a replacement athlete onto the Australian Olympic Team in case of injury or other withdrawal of one of the selected 18 athletes. The women’s football competition will be held in seven cities, however with the draw complete, Australia can only play in four cities - Paris, Nantes, Lyon or Marseille. The women’s tournament starts before the opening ceremony on July 25 and concludes on 10 August 2024. Australia have been drawn in Group B against USA, Germany and Zambia. Australian Schedule 25 July V Germany (Marseille) 28 July v Zambia (Nice) 31 July v USA (Marseille) ☐ Members of the Matildas squad heading to Paris for this year’s Olympic Games. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (Michelle Haywood)
Wednesday 5 June, 2024 THE WEEKLY TIMES 19 ZAC MILES Mayor, Hunters Hill DOMINIC PERROTTET Epping MP DONNA DAVIS Parramatta MP THE ONE-EYED TIGER TWT’s fearless unbiased correspondent JORDAN LANE Ryde MP ANTHONY ROBERTS Lane Cove MP STEPHANIE DI PASQUA Drummoyne MP STEVE COLQUHOUN, General Manager Eastwood Club 45½ 60½ 59½ 63½ 53½ 54½ 51½ 54½ 49½ 45½ 61½ 49½ 55½ Dragons Rabbitohs Warriors Broncos Storm Panthers Bulldogs Wests Tigers Titans Cowboys Sharks Storm Panthers Eels Dragons Titans Cowboys Broncos Storm Panthers Eels TIGERS Bunnies Kiwis Gummies Mexicans PantherPets HushPuppies Wests Tigers Titans Warriors Broncos Storm Panthers Eels Dragons Titans Cowboys Broncos Storm Panthers Eels Dragons Titans Warriors Sharks Storm Panthers Eels Dragons Titans Cowboys Broncos Storm Panthers Bulldogs Wests Tigers Rabbitohs Warriors Broncos Storm Panthers Eels Wests Tigers Titans Warriors Broncos Storm Panthers Eels Dragons Titans Cowboys Broncos Storm Panthers Bulldogs Dragons Titans Warriors Broncos Storm Sea Eagles Eels Wests Tigers Rabbitohs Cowboys Broncos Storm Sea Eagles Eels JEROME LAXALE Bennelong MP PAUL MOUJALLI Director Ryde Eastwood Leagues BARRY HERBERT Director North Ryde RSL SOPHIE LARA-WATSON Councillor City of Ryde DENNIS SKINNER CEO Club Ryde FOOTY ROUND 14 TIPSTERS V FRIDAY, 7 JUNE 2024 8.00PM WIN STADIUM, WOLLONGONG The Hunters Hill Bowling Club is celebrating an impressive win by its Grade 7 side in the 2023/24 Zone 10 State Open Pennant final at The Hills BC on Saturday 25 May. Playing against Beecroft BC, the Hunters Hill side managed to pull off a convincing 87/30 victory to clinch the Zone 10 flag and progress to the State Finals in June. All three teams in the side won their games with substantial margins and had wonderful support by a large contingent of supporters from the Club. The Side Manager, Billy Carpenter, did an excellent job with his team selections and helpful advice to the players. The photo shows the happy winning side proudly displaying the winner’s flag, including (left to right) Alan Bolster (reserve), Brett Condon, Mike Roberts, Ron Hopwood, Brendon Love, Kerry Beatty, Dave Paananen, Jim Juniper, Billy Carpenter (Manager), Gary Jones, Ivan Radovnikovic, Phil Wallis, Peter Field and Peter Chatfield. Sydney FC snags record $1m-plus transfer fee for Academy graduate The midfielder-cum-defender, who turned 20 last week, heads to the United States after eight years as a Sydney FC player, having joined the Sky Blues Academy aged 12. The seven-figure transfer fee is a club record for an out-going player and makes Girdwood-Reich Sydney FC’s first million-dollar-plus transfer. “I love this club, I started here as a 12-year-old so I’m sad and very emotional to be leaving but incredibly thankful for what Sydney FC has done for me over the past eight years,” he said. Young Girdwood-Reich came through the Sydney FC Academy from the age of 12 years old. “I’ve got so many great memories, winning the Australia Cup was an unbelievable feeling and getting my first contract was the best thing I’ve experienced in my life,” he said “It was always my dream to go through the Sydney FC Academy, to play regularly in the A-League and then give it a try overseas. “The education I’ve had here has prepared me for that and will help me enormously on my football journey.” Girdwood-Reich was named the Sydney FC Rising Star at the Sky Blue Ball in 2022 and was included in the PFA Team of the Season last month. He also won the National Premier League NSW Championship with the Sky Blues Under 14s and Under 20s squads. His path through the Academy included time attending Endeavour Sports High School, one of Sydney FC’s Academy Football Schools, which fast-tracked his development. The young Sky Blue has since made 45 appearances for Sydney FC’s A-League team and is pumped to be playing opposite some legends of the World Game. “I’ve always wanted to play in America and when this opportunity came up it really caught my eye,” he continued. “St Louis are a new club, they have a clear and exciting philosophy from which I can learn and I hope to show what I can do. “To even have the possibility of playing against greats of the game such as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez excites me.” Girdwood-Reich was one of a large number of Sydney FC Academy graduates who helped the club lift the Australia Cup last season. Sydney FC Head Coach Ufuk Talay was full of praise for Girdwood-Reich as he embarks on his new challenge. “Jake has done extremely well and fully deserves this opportunity to progress his career,” he said. “He is proof that Australia’s best young talent will get an opportunity at Sydney FC and potentially unlock a path to an overseas career. “His development since the age of 12 is a huge credit to Sydney FC’s Academy who have created the best elite pathways in professional sport.” The MLS Secondary Transfer Window opens on July 18th which means Girdwood-Reich will first be available to play for his new club after this date. Sydney FC Academy graduate Jake Girdwood-Reich is moving on to the next stage of his career after the Sky Blues agreed a club record transfer fee with Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Champions St Louis City SC. ☐ Young Girdwood-Reich came through the Sydney FC Academy from the age of 12-years old. ☐ Jake Girdwood-Reich Hunters Hill wins Grade 7 Pennant Final
20 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 5 June, 2024 117 Ryedale Road West Ryde NSW 2114 Tel: 02 9807 2444 www.releagues.com.au www.facebook.com/rydeeastwoodleagues WHAT’S ON @ REL SCAN QR CODE TO BOOK (Winners do not need to be present to win. ‘One Entry ticket is issued for each sale on members virtual wallet’. Members only promotion.) WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO ROUND 18 – TIGERS VS STORM ON SATURDAY 6 JULY, 2024 AT 5.30PM By purchasing a beverage from any bar during any NRL game from Thursday 31 May to Monday 24 June. Winner drawn on Tuesday 25 June at 10am. PETER BYRNE & HIS BAND 50 YEARS OF NEIL DIAMOND’S HITS LIVE ALL TICKETS $35 Experience the talents of Peter Byrne in Forever Diamond. The Irishman presents Neil Diamonds’ greatest hits, spanning over three decades, in an uncanny portrayal that has to be seen! SATURDAY 15 June 8pm Receive a 20% Discount for new enrolments into our Babies and Preschool classes. And for the Sharks level and above, the cost of the second session is $15! For further details, please call The Fitness Edge Swim School office on 9808 7617 or email [email protected] SPECIAL TERM 2 & TERM 3 OFFERS Ryde Eastwood_Weekly Press Ad_31 May_2024.indd 1 31/05/2024 3:34:25 PM Balmain fan designed Tigers best Indigenous Week jersey One of Uncle Richard’s special presentation indigenous jerseys was auctioned at the Tigers’ Roar Store on Friday with proceeds going to the club’s new community program: Wests Tigers Empower. He designed the jersey - the best in the NRL competition by far - with the enthusiastic support of his nephew and Tigers current NRL five eighth Jayden Sullivan. He’s been a One Eyed Tiger for decades and follows Jayden’s progress under supercoach Benji Marshall. “I started supporting Balmain when I was about ten,’’ he said. “My cousin Paul Davis, he played for the Tigers and my other favourite players growing up were Scott Gale and Tim Brasher.” The Djiringanj artist said he is proud to have his artwork and culture displayed on the jersey of the club he supports. “It means everything, a lot of my family go for the Tigers as well,’’ he said. “Representing my people and my family in the design I’ve made for this great club is a very proud moment for us.” He said the symbolism in the artwork includes three circles which represent Concord, Leichhardt and The Tigers amazing 2024 NRL Indigenous Week jersey was designed by lifelong Balmain Tigers fan and Djiringanj Nation artist Uncle Richard Campbell. ☐ Lifelong Balmain supporter and artist Uncle Richard Campbell is pictured with his artwork for the Tigers indigenous jersey with the Tigers current halves sensation and Uncle Richard’s nephew Jayden Sullivan. The three circles on the jersey design represent Leichhardt Oval HQ, Concord and Campbelltown while the animals are local totem animals. BY THE ONE EYED TIGER Campbelltown. The kangaroo footprints that lead towards each oval represent unity and the past players of the club. There are also the three totems - the whale, the lyrebird and the goanna - which are the totems that represent the Tigers’ areas. “I’ve been painting most of my life, about 30-odd years now and my passion for culture is everything to me,” he said. The Tigers also support police and Aboriginal medical services initiatives for young people in Tamworth and held a training session with them before their recent game in Tamworth. This Friday the Tigers go down to The Gong to take on the Sinners at 8pm. SEE YA THERE!