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Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub Brings Colour and Community to Oxford Street

The Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub marks International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and brings together a full morning of community activity. It has become a regular part of the local calendar, and it keeps its focus on simple, useful support.

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The event runs from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 10 October at Hamilton Neighbourhood Activities Centre, 68 Oxford Street. It begins with a cake stall, a re-loved stall, and a plant and produce stall. A fitness session also starts at 8am, with bookings encouraged and a $15 entry fee.

The Pink Puppy Parade follows at 9am. Children and their dressed-up dogs can enter for $2, with prizes on offer. It adds a family-friendly touch and gives the morning a bit of movement early on.

A full morning program

The Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub continues with BBQ and Devonshire morning tea from 9.30am. HHS students will perform at 10am. Violinist Liz Young will also provide roving entertainment through the morning.

Children will have their own activities too, with HSS PCYC running programs and a treasure hunt available. Prizes for the best pink outfits will be awarded throughout the day, which helps keep the event visually lively.

The program is straightforward, but that is part of the appeal. Visitors can stop in for a short time or stay longer and move between the stalls, music and food.

Violinist Liz Young
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Support that stays close to home

Money raised will support Be Uplifted Inc, Breast Cancer Network Australia and Cancer Council. This year, a small portion will also support the Hub’s own community programs and help keep the lights on.

That local element gives the event added value. It supports large charities while also helping the neighbourhood centre that hosts so much day-to-day community activity. The event is supported by the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund, which reflects its place in the area.

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For Ascot readers, the Pink Party at Hamilton Neighbourhood Hub is an easy event to back. It is close by, clearly community-minded and built around a cause that matters.

Updated 30-September-2026

Massive Automotive Sales Hub Approved for Albion

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A large industrial site in Albion is set for a major transformation into a modern three-storey automotive destination that brings vehicle showrooms and service centres together in one convenient location.

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A Modern Makeover

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A development application has been approved to upgrade a long-standing automotive site across Sandgate Road, Tate Street, and Collingwood Street. Designed by Wim Architects, the project aims to fix the current scattered layout of the area. The plan will turn the site into a “one-stop” precinct for car buyers and owners. 

The development covers a massive area of about 11,779 square metres, which spans across 21 different lots. The goal is to move car brands from tight inner-city spots to this larger space where there is more room for traffic and servicing.

Building Details

The new buildings will stand three storeys high, reaching a maximum height of about 14.9 metres. The design covers roughly 69 per cent of the total site. Inside, customers will find modern vehicle showrooms, display areas, and comfortable sales offices with lounges. The facility is built for high volume, featuring 64 vehicle hoists for servicing. 

Parking has also been a focus, with 177 single car spaces, 58 tandem spaces, and four spots for people with disabilities. Planners from Ultimate Planning Solutions stated that the design keeps the industrial character of the neighbourhood but improves the look of the street with better landscaping and reduced outdoor clutter.

Construction Stages

Automotive
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The work will happen in two main stages to manage the transition. Stage one involves knocking down the existing Toyota showroom and service buildings to prepare the ground. Crews will then build two new showrooms and a multi-level car park with 129 spaces and 40 service hoists. 

The main entry for cars will be off Sandgate Road, with other entrances on Collingwood and Tate Streets. Stage two will see the demolition of the remaining workshops. This phase will add two more showrooms—one multi-level and one standalone—plus a second parking structure with 105 spaces and 24 more service hoists.

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Community Impact

The project includes plans to landscape over nine per cent of the site, which planners say will improve the view from Sandgate Road. By moving most of the service functions into screened structures at the rear, the development aims to tidy up the streetscape. 

The new precinct is designed to handle modern operational needs, making it easier for locals to buy and service their vehicles without the congestion found in older, smaller locations.

Published Date 16-January-2026