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Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Abbotsford Convent fights plan to ‘wall off' iconic spire with retirement village
The application explicitly states that the new design aims to make the chapel and convent spires more visible with a 'curated viewline' from the west, but Hyde's organisation is not convinced. 'We've got concerns with the renders that they're inaccurate. They've been drawn up not to scale, and when you compare the renders to the elevations and the descriptions of the buildings, they're not consistent,' she said. 'It's a higher height and density than any other developments nearby, and it adds another potentially 100 residents to Clarke Street, which is significant in terms of traffic and noise,' she added. Hyde also said Mercy hadn't accounted for open space in the development plans because it was 'relying on the convent grounds essentially to be their kind of backyard'. But pro-housing groups argue the city can no longer afford to reject medium-density projects in well-located areas. Jonathan O'Brien, lead organiser of the activist group YIMBY Melbourne, said that while heritage was crucial, its protection shouldn't automatically prevent development on neighbouring sites. 'It's not particularly tenable to have a system of heritage policy that extends beyond the heritage build itself,' he said. 'What's crucial here is the heritage building itself is not being [physically] impacted, and we need to have a system that allows people to live near it and allows the city to evolve.' O'Brien said providing more downsizing options was critical to freeing up housing stock across Melbourne. 'The reality is we have a shortage of homes and a shortage of homes aimed at older people,' he said. 'If we want to see empty nests become homes for young families, then we need to provide somewhere for the empty nesters to move, and this is a great option.' A leading property market expert agreed, pointing to a huge unmet demand from older Victorians. Richard Temlett, national executive director of property consultancy Charter Keck Cramer, said developers were specifically targeting the 55-plus age group for what he called 'density done well' in buildings of four to six storeys. 'There's very significant demand. We have an ageing baby boomer population – they've paid off their detached dwellings, their kids have moved out of home, and they're looking to downsize in the suburb they are familiar with,' he said. 'If they can stay in the area, it frees up their standalone homes for others to move in or for development into more density, and the suburb continues its evolution.' Temlett added that this demographic was crucial for making new projects viable. 'They're the ones who can afford to pay for the increased building costs .... required for new supply at the moment.' The dispute is amplified by the site's history. In the late 1990s, the convent was the focus of a fierce development battle after the Kennett Liberal government sold it to a private developer. A seven-year community campaign led to the Bracks Labor government buying back the site in 2001 and transferring it to a not-for-profit trust. Hyde characterised the new proposal as exclusive apartments for wealthy people, which she said was not the intended purpose when the convent was saved. 'The convent was preserved as a public space by the state government 21 years ago, and we've been operating as a place for arts and culture and community during that time.' She wants the buildings and land use to be 'consistent with what was envisaged for this site'. Hyde said the convent was open to redevelopment if the new building remained the same height. However, in its application, Mercy Health said 60 units were considered the minimum for the project to be financially viable. The Mercy spokeswoman said the organisation recognised 'the significance of the Abbotsford Convent for the local community' and welcomed community feedback. 'We are committed to respecting the site's heritage and history and will ensure that this is reflected in the building's design and development,' she said. The deadline for the public to have their say on the application is midnight Tuesday. Once Heritage Victoria has approved the plans and the council has provided a permit and land rezoning approval, another round of community input will be sought.
The Age
4 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Abbotsford Convent fights plan to ‘wall off' iconic spire with retirement village
The application explicitly states that the new design aims to make the chapel and convent spires more visible with a 'curated viewline' from the west, but Hyde's organisation is not convinced. 'We've got concerns with the renders that they're inaccurate. They've been drawn up not to scale, and when you compare the renders to the elevations and the descriptions of the buildings, they're not consistent,' she said. 'It's a higher height and density than any other developments nearby, and it adds another potentially 100 residents to Clarke Street, which is significant in terms of traffic and noise,' she added. Hyde also said Mercy hadn't accounted for open space in the development plans because it was 'relying on the convent grounds essentially to be their kind of backyard'. But pro-housing groups argue the city can no longer afford to reject medium-density projects in well-located areas. Jonathan O'Brien, lead organiser of the activist group YIMBY Melbourne, said that while heritage was crucial, its protection shouldn't automatically prevent development on neighbouring sites. 'It's not particularly tenable to have a system of heritage policy that extends beyond the heritage build itself,' he said. 'What's crucial here is the heritage building itself is not being [physically] impacted, and we need to have a system that allows people to live near it and allows the city to evolve.' O'Brien said providing more downsizing options was critical to freeing up housing stock across Melbourne. 'The reality is we have a shortage of homes and a shortage of homes aimed at older people,' he said. 'If we want to see empty nests become homes for young families, then we need to provide somewhere for the empty nesters to move, and this is a great option.' A leading property market expert agreed, pointing to a huge unmet demand from older Victorians. Richard Temlett, national executive director of property consultancy Charter Keck Cramer, said developers were specifically targeting the 55-plus age group for what he called 'density done well' in buildings of four to six storeys. 'There's very significant demand. We have an ageing baby boomer population – they've paid off their detached dwellings, their kids have moved out of home, and they're looking to downsize in the suburb they are familiar with,' he said. 'If they can stay in the area, it frees up their standalone homes for others to move in or for development into more density, and the suburb continues its evolution.' Temlett added that this demographic was crucial for making new projects viable. 'They're the ones who can afford to pay for the increased building costs .... required for new supply at the moment.' The dispute is amplified by the site's history. In the late 1990s, the convent was the focus of a fierce development battle after the Kennett Liberal government sold it to a private developer. A seven-year community campaign led to the Bracks Labor government buying back the site in 2001 and transferring it to a not-for-profit trust. Hyde characterised the new proposal as exclusive apartments for wealthy people, which she said was not the intended purpose when the convent was saved. 'The convent was preserved as a public space by the state government 21 years ago, and we've been operating as a place for arts and culture and community during that time.' She wants the buildings and land use to be 'consistent with what was envisaged for this site'. Hyde said the convent was open to redevelopment if the new building remained the same height. However, in its application, Mercy Health said 60 units were considered the minimum for the project to be financially viable. The Mercy spokeswoman said the organisation recognised 'the significance of the Abbotsford Convent for the local community' and welcomed community feedback. 'We are committed to respecting the site's heritage and history and will ensure that this is reflected in the building's design and development,' she said. The deadline for the public to have their say on the application is midnight Tuesday. Once Heritage Victoria has approved the plans and the council has provided a permit and land rezoning approval, another round of community input will be sought.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All recruits in Delta Rune Chapter 4 and where to find them
Looking to fill up your Castle Town with every possible friendly face? Deltarune Chapter 4 brings back the recruit mechanic, and it's better and trickier than ever. With new enemy types scattered across mysterious zones, you'll have to spare smart, play patient, and never accidentally KO the wrong guy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Once an enemy type is defeated even once, it's off the recruitment table for good. Here's every recruitable enemy in Deltarune Chapter 4 and how to spare them without messing up. How do Recruits Work in Chapter 4? Recruiting works the same as it did in Chapter 2. You need to spare at least one of each enemy type, and you must not defeat any of that type in the process. Do that, and they'll take up residence in Castle Town, adding personality and dialogue that makes your home base feel alive. DELTARUNE CHAPTER 4 All Recruitable Enemies in Deltarune Chapter 4 Now let's break down every recruitable enemy in Chapter 4 and where you'll find them. 1. Balthizard Location : Underground tunnels, especially between major zone transitions. : Underground tunnels, especially between major zone transitions. How to Spare : Use calming Acts early. It has strong attacks, so act fast or risk losing your chance. : Use calming Acts early. It has strong attacks, so act fast or risk losing your chance. Tips: Avoid damage-heavy combos. One wrong move, and it's unrecruitable forever. 2. Bibliox Location: Library-themed areas, usually in quieter puzzle zones. Library-themed areas, usually in quieter puzzle zones. How to Spare: Don't shove it around—it hates being pushed. Go with patient or respectful Acts. Don't shove it around—it hates being pushed. Go with patient or respectful Acts. Tips: It takes a couple of turns to wear down, so keep Kris and Ralsei on defense. 3. Guei Location : Dark rooms with shifting light patterns. : Dark rooms with shifting light patterns. How to Spare : Time your Acts with its movement rhythm. Think of it like a musical puzzle. : Time your Acts with its movement rhythm. Think of it like a musical puzzle. Tips: If it reacts oddly to your choices, try syncing up your actions instead of random guessing. 4. Mizzle Location : Fire-laced areas and boiler rooms. : Fire-laced areas and boiler rooms. How to Spare : Use cool-down or non-aggressive Acts. Avoid anything that could be interpreted as a challenge. : Use cool-down or non-aggressive Acts. Avoid anything that could be interpreted as a challenge. Tips: Watch for bounces. The more it calms down, the quicker the Mercy bar climbs. 5. Miss Mizzle Location : Usually paired with Mizzle or another Miss Mizzle. : Usually paired with Mizzle or another Miss Mizzle. How to Spare : Compliments and mimicry work best—she responds to elegance and kindness. : Compliments and mimicry work best—she responds to elegance and kindness. Tips: Spare Mizzle first, then focus all attention on Miss Mizzle to avoid confusion. 6. Organikk Location : Overgrown, nature-based sections with heavy plant visuals. : Overgrown, nature-based sections with heavy plant visuals. How to Spare : Choose nurturing or growth-themed Acts—think 'care,' not 'combat.' : Choose nurturing or growth-themed Acts—think 'care,' not 'combat.' Tips: It's a slow but steady recruit. Patience will pay off. 7. Wicabel Location : Magical zones with frequent spell hazards. : Magical zones with frequent spell hazards. How to Spare : Use interrupting or anti-cast Acts. You want to stop her casting cycles gently. : Use interrupting or anti-cast Acts. You want to stop her casting cycles gently. Tips: Time your Act usage between her spell animations for best results. 8. Winglade Location : High-altitude bridges and sky-themed areas. : High-altitude bridges and sky-themed areas. How to Spare : Use praise-oriented Acts and dodge consistently. : Use praise-oriented Acts and dodge consistently. Tips: Winglade is fast, so stay defensive and chip away at Mercy steadily. Recruiting in Chapter 4 isn't just a side mission; it shapes the entire vibe of Castle Town. Spare wisely, avoid unnecessary damage, and you'll walk away with a fully populated town and some truly heartwarming interactions waiting for you back home. Miss even one? You'll have to wait for another run. So choose kindness, and act with care.
Elle
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
'Dept. Q's Chloe Pirrie Reveals The Surprising Change Netflix Made From The Book
It's the show on the tip of the world's tongue, but there are notable differences between Netflix's adaptation of Dept. Q and the novel series by Jussi Adler-Olsen that the nine-episode show is based upon. For the uninitiated, Dept. Q, which is inspired by the first in Adler-Olsen's novel series, The Keeper of Lost Causes, tells the story of Detective Morck in the wake of his attack being assigned to lead a newly-assembled cold case unit. With a Mötley Crüe of unlikely peers, Detective Morck is tasked with his unit's first investigation: the mysterious disappearance of prosecutor Merritt Lingard (Chloe Pirrie) several years earlier. FIND OUT MORE ON ELLE COLLECTIVE Indeed, in a new interview, Pirrie has elucidated a little further about the origins of her character, who, she reveals, is actually a politician in the novel Mercy. While the Merritt Lingard's job in the novels differs from that in the Netflix series, the essence of the character's journey remains the same. 'Ultimately, she's a person whose past catches up with her,' Pirrie said. 'In really, the most hideous terrifying way, that the human brain could imagine. Which is something Scott [Frank, the series creator] is so good at, that thing of crafting a story where you torture the characters in various ways, with their darkest secrets and fears.' That's not the only creative difference the streaming platform made with the books. The novels, which are written by a Danish author, are set in Copenhagen — but the Netflix series was set in and around Edinburgh. It was, in fact, Pirrie's previous role in ITV murder mystery The Victim (opposite her Dept. Q co-star Kelly Macdonald, no less) that fuelled her preparation for her role as Merritt in Dept. Q. 'I did quite a lot of research then [for The Victim] about how it works. And there's all these amazing shows on TV now, like the Murder Trial series, which is about real life cases. And so there's a lot actually out there of footage of people doing this job. It's a very particular job with its own set of rules and social conduct,' she said. Dept. Q is available to stream on Netflix now. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Naomi May is a freelance writer and editor with an emphasis on popular culture, lifestyle and politics. After graduating with a First Class Honours from City University's prestigious Journalism course, Naomi joined the Evening Standard as its Fashion and Beauty Writer, working across both the newspaper and website. She is now the Acting News Editor at ELLE UK and has written features for the likes of The Guardian, Vogue, Vice and Refinery29, among many others.
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First Post
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Rapper Badshah breaks silence on his 'I'd rather have babies with Dua Lipa' remark, says 'One of the most beautiful compliments that you can give...'
Lipa is an Albanian singer and is popular for songs such as 'Levitating', 'Houdini' and 'Training Season' among others. She visited India in November last year read more Rapper Badshah clarified his comment towards popular pop singer Dua Lipa, and said it was the 'most beautiful compliment' one could give to a woman. Badshah, known for tracks such as 'Mercy', 'Akkad Bakkad', 'Garmi', and 'Sanak', faced backlash online over his reply to a fan. On Saturday, the singer shared a post on his X handle which read, 'Dua Lipa (heart emoticon).' Following, one of the fans asked Badshah if there was an upcoming collaboration between the two singers, to which he replied, 'I'd rather make babies with her bro.' The comment received mixed reactions, with many slamming the singer. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Later, Badshah posted another tweet clarifying his words. 'I think one of the most beautiful compliments that you could give to a woman that you really admire is to wish for her to mother your children. Meri soch nahi tumhari soch saamne aayi hai,' it read. I think one of the most beautiful compliments that you could give to a woman that you really admire is to wish for her to mother your children. Meri soch nahi tumhari soch saamne aayi hai. — BADSHAH (@Its_Badshah) June 7, 2025 Lipa is an Albanian singer and is popular for songs such as 'Levitating', 'Houdini' and 'Training Season' among others. She visited India in November last year, during which she performed in Mumbai, as a part of her Radical Optimism tour.
