A man will face court on Monday charged with arson over a fire that destroyed the home and possessions of a Grange man.
The intense fire broke out at the Yorkshire Street home just before 2am on Saturday and gutted the house, causing about $350,000 damage. The house, occupied for many years by a man known for hoarding items around his small property, is likely to be knocked down because of the damage. On Sunday, detectives of the Western District CIB arrested a 29-year old Grange man and charged him with one count of arson. He was refused police bail and will appear in Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday. The occupant of the home managed to escape the fire without injury, while nearby residents including Kon Stefanidis flocked to fight the blaze with garden hoses. But it was too wild it was out of control, Mr Stefanidis said. Im shocked. Ive known (the resident) all my life so its sad for everyone. For him, hes lost everything. MFS fire commander Rainer Kiessling said the large amount of furniture and other items made the job harder for firefighters. On arrival we were faced with a property with a very heavy fire load due to a lot of clutter and hoarding on the premises, he said. The initial attack crews had issues with access to the house. Another neighbour, who did not wish to be named, was woken about 2am to the sound of people yelling in the street. We were all worried that the resident was in there, she said. Hes well known around the place. Its heartbreaking for him because he had everything in there. with Elizabeth Henson Originally published as Man charged with arson over fire at hoarder home https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/man-charged-with-arson-over-fire-that-destroyed-home-of-hoarder-at-grange/news-story/991736df54c27b0a4ff33467c12adfae
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A mammoth police presence in St Kilda is helping to keep two clashing groups separate this afternoon.
Members of the riot squad, the Public Order Response Team, the dog squad and uniformed police have saturated the Catani Gardens in St Kilda this afternoon. FIREFIGHTERS SHAKEN AFTER BRUSH WITH BUSHFIRE SPORTS APP FOLDS, OWING BIG BUCKS TO CREDITORS Members of the Campaign Against Racism and Fascism initially gathered around 12pm while far-right protesters arrived at 1pm. Police conducted bag and weapons checks in the area. Some protesters have spilt out on to the Esplanade causing minor traffic delays. https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/heavy-police-presence-in-st-kilda-as-protest-groups-converge/news-story/ca8fd8a5af11e28f45d2c9d9f1a3b6a1 Posted January 04, 2019 08:22:19
![]() Karen Davidson's dream has always been to own a home. Just five years ago Ms Davidson was living in public housing and supporting a family of six on a single income after her partner was suddenly laid-off from work. "Saving was not happening at all," she said. "It was money coming in, money coming out, and we were living pay day to pay day." But now Ms Davidson's elusive dream has become a reality, thanks to an ACT Government scheme that turns tenants into homeowners. The Shared Equity Scheme allows long-term public housing tenants to share the cost of a mortgage with the government, with the goal of eventually buying the property. Initially the individual takes out a loan for 70 per cent of the home's value, while ACT Housing covers the remainder. Around 100 public housing properties have been sold-off as part of the scheme, and in half of those cases, tenants have completely bought-out the government breaking them out of the public housing cycle altogether. ![]() Ms Davidson has no regrets about entering into the scheme, but said she wanted to warn others that, in her experience, ACT Housing was difficult at times and would not budge when it came to the property's valuation. "There's no negotiation, and I think in any transaction, especially a property transaction, there has to be some level of negotiation," she said. "If you went out to buy privately, there would be." Ms Davidson said her property had an unapproved retaining wall built by ACT Housing for safety reasons, but it drove down the amount the bank was willing to loan. And, due to ACT Housing's policy, she had to accept the government's property valuation. "We didn't expect the amount of difference. It was $45,000 less," she said. "So what that means is we still have to pay ACT Housing their percentage of the shared equity on the higher amount, but our loan only on the lower amount." She claimed, when she questioned the government about the unapproved structures and the difference in valuations, she was told if she no longer wished to buy the property she would have to move something she said she could not fathom because, after 13-years, the home held a sentimental value. "Housing are in a unique situation where they don't have to worry about that, because if we don't buy, we're out. Our hand was forced really," she said. Ms Davidson also called for the scheme to be more transparent about the additional costs would-be homeowners would likely encounter. ![]() She said, having been a renter all her life, costs like legal fees, rates and maintenance came as a shock and public housing tenants should be properly informed as they make the transition to homeowners. "It really goes back to the intent of the scheme you don't want people going out and being financially strapped and having to sell their home," she said. Restrictions mean buyers don't get to pick their location ![]() Mel Thompson is another proud homeowner thanks to the ACT Government. Before taking advantage of the scheme, her young family of four could not afford to buy privately. But, as Ms Thompson worked in homelessness at the time, she had a strong drive to free-up public properties for those in greater need. "I think this is a really good scheme and it makes home ownership a possibility where it wouldn't have been otherwise," she said. "So we chased ACT Housing down and said we really wanted to be a part of it." But, like Ms Davidson, she said there were hurdles and she has called for more equitable access to the scheme. Ms Thompson wished to purchase the public housing property she was already living in, but restrictions in the scheme meant that was not a possibility. "Despite fitting all the criteria we were initially declined from the program because of our property's location," she said. "This meant moving away from our neighbourhood and further from the kids' school, but we were just happy to finally have the option of home ownership." Breaking the cycle of generational poverty ![]() ACT Housing executive director Louise Gilding said, while the scheme could be complicated, "buying a home was complex". Ms Gilding said all homeowners had to make sacrifices whether they were in the private market or the public housing market. But she also defended the government's actions against allegations ACT Housing was unyielding on their property valuations, saying the directorate would not have forced a sale. "We would never push anybody into buying a home," she said. Ms Gilding said the scheme was a success and, in the short time it had been running, many low-income earners had been able to purchase a home. She said that in turn freed up public housing for people in even greater need and allowed the government to reinvest the proceeds into more housing stock. "For tenants, it helps them access the benefits of home ownership and we know that means that it breaks the cycle of generational poverty for many families, so ultimately it's a great benefit," she said. Topics:housing,government-and-politics,canberra-2600,act,australia http://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-04/canberra-public-housing-homeowner-scheme/10674218 Tom Brady bet on himself this season and lost big.
As part of a series of team-friendly deals the three-time MVP has taken from the New England Patriots, Brady had $5 million in performance bonuses built into his contract for 2018 and he will receive exactly none of that money. Brady was in line to receive $1 million for finishing in the top five in the league in each of passer rating, completion percentage, yards per attempt, touchdown passes and passing yards, according to contract data from Spotrac.com. He failed to accomplish any of those. The closest he got was finishing seventh in passing yards (4,355). He also finished 10th in touchdown passes (29) but was outside the top 10 in the other three categories. The 41-year-old quarterback appeared to be showing signs of wear and tear this season from his now 19 years in the league, but he still earned his 10th straight Pro Bowl selection and 14th overall. He also led the Patriots to the AFC East title, a second seed in the playoffs and a first-round bye. So, all told, Brady still made out all right in 2018, not to mention the $15 million he was due anyway. GIANTS NO HOLDS BARRED MEETING WITH ELI Eli Manning might very well be brought back for a 16th season as the Giants quarterback, but general manager Dave Gettleman isnt ready to publicly commit to it. Gettleman said a decision has not yet been made regarding the teams quarterback plans for next season, simply stating that he will do whats in the best interest of the Giants. Gettleman relayed that he had a long, no holds barred conversation with Manning, but refused to share the details of the discussion. It was a very honest and upfront conversation, Gettleman told reporters. Were trying to build sustained success. That takes brutal honesty and tough decisions. This season, Manning had a career-high 66 per cent completion rate, threw for more than 4,000 yards, with 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while failing to reach the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years. He still can make the NFL throws. Hes still got it, that part, Gettleman said. Though the Giants hold the sixth overall pick in the next draft, the upcoming quarterback class, headlined by Ohio States Dwayne Haskins, greatly pales in comparison to last years elite crop. If you make something a priority, you will make a mistake, Gettleman said. Its got to be in the flow of what youre doing. You cant force it, especially at quarterback. NFL: The Los Angeles Rams win over the San Francisco 49ers has secured them a first round playoff bye. Rams secure playoff bye Originally published as Tom Brady lost $5 million in personal bet https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/us-sports/nfl/nfl-brady-bets-and-loses-giants-meet-with-eli/news-story/278f41a583588885ac238c10dd258679 Updated January 01, 2019 18:03:32
![]() Alyssa Healy has been named the International Cricket Council's T20 international Player of the Year, the Australian wicketkeeper/batter also featuring in the best team of the year for Twenty20 and one-dayers. Healy, who finished with 225 runs in six matches at this year's Women's World T20 in the West Indies, had a superb 12 months. External Link:ICC tweet: Player of the Tournament at #WT20 2018 ICC Women's T20I player of the Year 2018 What a year for @ahealy77! #ICCAwards "It's obviously a huge honour. I enjoyed some form over the last couple of months, thoroughly enjoyed playing for the Aussie team in the T20I format," she said. "Winning the ICC Women's World T20 final against England is something pretty special, especially after a disappointing couple of years in World Cups. "That win against them, a dominant performance, was pretty special and one I will never forget." On the domestic front, the Queensland native is in top form she is the third-highest scorer in this year's Women's Big Bash League, scoring 332 runs in four innings including an unbeaten 112 against Adelaide Strikers. Healy was the only Australian to feature in the ODI team of the year, the World Cup champions in T20 having better representation in the shorter format side with four players making the starting XI. Joining Healy were all-rounders Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner and fast bowler Megan Schutt. ICC Women's ODI Team of 2018 Smriti Mandhana (IND), Tammy Beaumont (ENG), Suzie Bates (NZ, captain), Dane van Niekerk (SA), Sophie Devine (NZ), Alyssa Healy (AUS, wicketkeeper), Marizanne Kapp (SA), Deandra Dottin (WI), Sana Mir (PAK), Sophie Ecclestone (ENG), Poonam Yadav (IND). ICC Women's T20I Team of 2018 Smriti Mandhana (IND), Alyssa Healy (AUS, wicketkeeper), Suzie Bates (NZ), Harmanpreet Kaur (IND, captain), Natalie Sciver (ENG), Ellyse Perry (AUS) Ashleigh Gardner (AUS), Leigh Kasperek (NZ), Megan Schutt (AUS), Rumana Ahmed (BANG), Poonam Yadav (IND). AAP/ABC Topics:sport,cricket,onedayseries,twenty20,sydney-2000,nsw,brisbane-4000,southport-4215,qld,australia First posted January 01, 2019 17:35:54 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-01/alyssa-healy-named-worlds-best-womens-t20-player-for-2018/10677380 Hello friends! Are you planning the move and are looking for some tips to handle your baby or a toddler during the move? If yes, then this blog post is just for you as today I am sharing a list of Dos and Dont's of moving with a baby. Let's gets started:
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