Keeping the kids active these July School Holidays in Salisbury

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Jul 042010

The Salisbury Council have published a great list of activities to keep the kids occupied during these winter holidays. Events are running between Monday 5th and Friday 16th July, 2010, and include some great activities like netball clinics, roller skating, Sesame Street story telling, basketball, chess, mini masterchef, and hip hop dance, just to name a few.

Download the full program from the Salisbury Council events website and book the kids in for some fun.

Wednesday and Saturday the St Kilda Tramway Museum is open, so why not take the kids for a short drive out there for the afternoon.

Also on Wednesday 7th July is the HEAL OPAL Family Day. This event is the promotion of HEAL (Healthy Eating and Active Living) and OPAL (Obesity Prevention And Lifestyle) initiatives, including kid and family friendly activities, games, tastings, displays & giveaways. It will be held at the Morella Community Centre, 90 Kings Road, Parafield Gardens from 11:00am.

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NAIDOC Week events in the Salisbury Area

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Jul 042010

This week (4-11 July 2010) is NAIDOC week. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community

The Salisbury Council has published a list of events which they are supporting during the week, which include:

  • The NAIDOC Art Exhibition “Kuwaritja: From Now” at the John Harvey Gallery, daily from 5th to 25th July
  • The NMAC Basketball Event, 7th July from 10:30am to 3:00pm at the Gardens Recreation Center
  • The NAIDOC Family Fun Day & Disco, 9th July from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at the St. Jays Recreation Center

For more information, see the Salisbury Community 2010 Indigenous Events Calendar

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Trendy Living in the heart of Mawson Lakes

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Jul 042010

This property is chic as. Modern, low maintenance living just a short walk from everything that Mawson Lakes has to offer including shopping, dining, the university and public transport. It features two living areas, two bedrooms, quality stainless steel appliances in the spacious kitchen and a paved outdoor area with a lockup garage. An ideal pad for the hip professional.

Full details and inspection times are available on the RealEstateView website.

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Is Adelaide a recession proof city?

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Jul 032010

I’ve just read an interesting article on the Coldwell Banker blog which lists the 21 most recession proof cities in the USA. The blog post talks about why these cities are considered to be recession proof, and specifically talks about Austin, Texas – the number three city on the list. The following is taken from the blog post…

What sets these cities apart from others? A number of them are government centers, and many have experienced a positive, stable housing market. No. 3 on the list is Austin, Texas, a city also known for its strong government presence …. We reached out to Helen Edwards, President/COO of Coldwell Banker United, Realtors’ Austin division, for her perspective on why Austin was near the top of this year’s list.

“We have been fortunate in that the Austin market has several factors working in its favor,” said Helen. “The relatively low cost of housing and commercial space makes Austin attractive to start ups and relocating companies. We did not see an enormous inflation to our housing prices during the boom, so did not have the same impact of falling prices that other markets experienced over the past few years. And being home to The University of Texas at Austin, real estate investment opportunities abound. Not to mention, it is a beautiful, vibrant city with a fairly mild climate. People just want to live here,” she said.

Does this sound familiar to anyone? To me, this description of Austin parallels the Adelaide that I know and love. There is a strong government presence here with Defence having a huge (and still growing) presence in the northern suburbs. Adelaide has a relatively stable property market compared to other capital cities – we haven’t seen the booms or busts that Melbourne and Sydney have experienced in the last decade, just nice steady growth and level periods. Adelaide is attractive to new commercial enterprises, with lower costs for commercial premesis and wages. We are home to three great local universities as well as international campuses. And we are also a beautiful, vibrant city with a great climate.

I think we’re on a winner here!

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A Perfect First Home in Paralowie

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Jul 022010

Your first home isn’t supposed to be your dream home – it should be something that’s comfortable and affordable, allowing you to get out of the rent trap but still have a life without having to stress about mortgage payments. Two minute noodles shouldn’t be your staple diet after buying your first home.

This neat little property in Paralowie is listed at $245,000-265,000 by Ray White Paralowie. Featuring three bedrooms, spacious living areas and an updated kitchen, the property is ready for the first home buyer to move in, and then add improvements later when the budget allows it. At this price point, the loan repayments would be roughly the same as renting a simiar size but more modern home in Settlers Farm or Springbank Waters… so why not ditch the landlord and get into you own place!

For more details about this property and to contact the selling agent, view the listing on RealEstateView.

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Commuter Cycling is the new cool

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Jul 022010

Do you work in the Adelaide CBD? Do you like the idea of cycling to work?

Well, next week, Bicycle SA are going to be running a number of lunch time session to encourage and support commuting by bicycle. Sessions will include better biking skills, cycling in the CBD, and the essentials of maintenance. Other events will also be held during the week including bicycle tours of the River Torrens.

If you’d like to find out more or register to attend a session, just visit the Bicycle SA website.

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Boom time for Adelaide's North

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Jul 012010

This week has seen a number of announcements that have been good news for Adelaide’s northern suburbs. It’s a fantastic time to be living in this part of town.

The first story is the announcement by Holden that a second shift would be introduced later in the year at the Elizabeth production plant. After 18 months of reduced production on a single shift, the time has come to ramp back up. I think this announcement was inevitable, given the expected launch of the Australian-built Holden Cruze in the new year and the next generation of the VE Commodore being just around the corner. It’s fantastic to see Holden taking steps to build vehicles that people want to buy – fuel efficient yet spacious and sporty looking large cars for the modern family, and now, diesel small cars for the eco-Aussie. Not only will this mean more hours for current Holden employees, but there will be many new jobs created in businesses that support Holden, as well as the local retail businesses who will benefit for the increased spending by locals in the automotive industry.

The University of South Australia also announced this week the opening of a new college in 2011 in order to increase the talent of the South Australian workforce. UniSA Vice Chancellor Professor Peter Hoj says the purpose of the College is to provide extra pathways into university and develop the talent and skills of more South Australians to underpin the depth, capacity and energy of the workforce. The college will play a lead role in the management of the new Maths and Science Centre at Mawson Lakes campus.

News from the Premier’s Office this week included the announcement of a $24 million upgrade to roads in the Edinburgh and Salisbury area. As most northerners would be aware of by now, significant infrastructure work has been taking place at RAAF Edinburgh in preparation for the Army’s 7RAR Battalion arriving early 2011. This will see over 1200 new military staff based at Edinburgh. Combined with ramp up at Holden and the increase in activity at automotive and defence support businesses in Edinburgh Parks, the already stressed roads in the area will really struggle with the increase in traffic. This announce details many upgrades between RAAF Edinburgh and Salisbury Highway which will greatly improve the flow of traffic around the base and Holden. I imagine the next few months will be a bit chaotic around Holden and the base, but it will be worth a bit of pain for the long term gain.

It’s all a great indication that we’re heading into a boom time in the north. Let’s all make the most of it.

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First Northern Adelaide Auctions for the 2010 Financial Year

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Jul 012010

The start of the new financial year brings us a great selection of properties up for auction in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. If you’re considering an upgrade, or investing in the region, one of these auctions might just present the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Friday 2nd July 2010 has two auctions in Adelaide’s north. At 11:00am, presented by Ray White North Adelaide, 50 Pacific Boulevard, Hillbank will go under the hammer. This is a substantial property sitting up the hill, and would be suited to a large family or those who love to entertain. It is surrounded by quality homes, and is only a short drive to RAAF Edinburgh and the Elizabeth Shopping Village. Just up the road at 12:00, 12 Dulkara Avenue, Craigmore will also be auctioned by LJ Hooker Craigmore. A modest property requiring some work, but sitting on a good sized allotment of around 660m2, this may present a great opportunity for a first home buyer to get out of the rent market.

Then on Saturday 3rd July 2010, two spectacular residences will be auctioned in beautiful Mawson Lakes. LJ Hooker West Lakes presents 65 Hindmarsh Circuit, Mawson Lakes for auction at 10:00am. A lovely, low maintenance, 2008 built home, this would suit the first home buyer or investor look to live in Adelaide’s modern Defence and Technology district. Then for the executives, a beautiful home with linear park frontage will be presented by Century 21 Grove Estates at 11:00am. 11 Greentree Place, Mawson Lakes is a wonderful four bedroom, two story property just a short stroll from the lake and Mawson Central, perfect for raising a family, close to Defence business in Technology Park and the Mawson Lakes Interchange for easy access to the Adelaide CBD.

A final auction to note, on Sunday 4th July 2010 at 2:00pm, is a property that could be a fantastic opportunity for an investor or first home buyer. 16 Railway Terrace, Kilburn may have been hit with the ugly stick, and have the railway line and freight yard straight accross the road, but it is also close to public transport and less than 10km to CBD. Development consent has already been granted to build two dwellings on the 680sqm site too, and as Weeks and Macklin are representing the property, certainly they would have a building package ready to go. I have no doubt that this will be a very affordable property, and that there is nowhere else in Adelaide that close to the CBD that will be this affordable.

Have a great weekend, and good luck if you’re bidding!

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