The Gold Coast economy has grown by 25 per cent since 2020/21 to surpass $55 billion, but perhaps the more significant story is what sits behind the headline number.

For decades, the Gold Coast has been viewed through the lens of tourism, lifestyle and population growth. The latest State of the City Report suggests that perception is increasingly out of step with reality.

Released by Invest Gold Coast, the report ranks the Gold Coast as Australia's largest non-capital city economy and, perhaps more notably, second nationally behind Sydney for Economic Complexity, a measure that assesses the diversity and sophistication of an economy.

It's a result that places the Gold Coast ahead of Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, highlighting the extent to which the city's economic base has broadened beyond its traditional industries.

Today, the Gold Coast supports more than 350,000 jobs, is home to over 83,000 businesses and generates $19 billion in annual exports. Manufacturing now accounts for 62 per cent of international export growth, while sectors including health, education, advanced manufacturing, technology and professional services are becoming increasingly important contributors to the local economy.

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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the report confirmed the city's evolution into one of Australia's most significant economies.

"The Gold Coast economy continues to grow at an incredible pace. This is no surprise to those of us who have watched the evolution up close," Mayor Tate said.

"As one of the most entrepreneurial, investment driven and opportunity focused economies in the country our ambition has been realised and possibilities are endless.

"The Gold Coast has built a reputation as the city that says yes. We say yes to investment, yes to opportunity and yes to people who want to build something.

"It's this mindset helping us drive major growth across health, advanced manufacturing, screen production, marine, technology and the knowledge economy."

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While population growth has been one of the defining stories of the past decade, the report points to a broader economic transformation taking place.

The city's knowledge economy now contributes $7.9 billion annually and supports around 31,000 jobs, while the health and wellbeing sector contributes $5.2 billion and employs more than 42,000 people. Together, the six priority sectors identified in the report account for almost $24 billion in economic output and more than 145,000 jobs.

One of the strongest examples is the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct at Southport. The 200-hectare precinct now contains more than $5 billion worth of health, education, research and innovation infrastructure and supports over 16,000 jobs.

The report also highlights the growing role of advanced manufacturing, particularly in aerospace, defence and modular construction.

Gold Coast-based Gilmour Space Technologies recently became the first Australian commercial company to attempt an orbital launch, while companies including Modscape and ModnPods are helping establish the Yatala-Stapylton corridor as one of Australia's fastest-growing advanced manufacturing hubs.

The city's entrepreneurial culture is also translating into business growth.

Since 2019/20, the number of businesses operating on the Gold Coast has increased by 22 per cent, while firms employing more than 200 people have grown by 80 per cent. The report suggests the next challenge is converting more local start-ups and medium-sized businesses into nationally significant companies.

Development activity remains another key indicator of confidence.

There are currently more than $23 billion worth of major projects underway across the Gold Coast, supported by a record 75 active cranes, a figure that now exceeds Brisbane and represents a 150 per cent increase since 2016.

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Importantly, the report notes the next phase of investment will need to extend beyond residential development.

While 93 per cent of crane activity is currently tied to housing, Invest Gold Coast argues future investment will increasingly need to focus on cultural, civic, infrastructure and industry-enabling projects that strengthen the city's long-term economic resilience.

Invest Gold Coast Chair Will Hodgman said the city was now benefiting from years of economic diversification.

"What is happening on the Gold Coast is the result of the city's economic base broadening, fuelled by industries with long-term, high-growth potential," Mr Hodgman said.

"This is no longer a secondary Australian economy, the Gold Coast is becoming a globally connected city with deeper capability across health, knowledge and creative industries, advanced manufacturing, technology and exports."

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Looking ahead, the Gold Coast's population is projected to exceed one million residents by 2046.

For a city that was once largely defined by tourism and lifestyle, the latest figures suggest the Gold Coast is becoming something more significant, one of Australia's most diverse and economically sophisticated urban economies, and increasingly one that national and international investors can no longer afford to overlook.

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75 cranes, $23 billion pipeline and a $55 billion economy: Inside the Gold Coast economic boom

Ron Bakir's Homecorp has sold more than 75 per cent of the apartments in its wellness-driven Florence Residences in Surfers Paradise following its first weekend release.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/florence-residences-24-monte-carlo-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">26-storey project on Monte Carlo Avenue</a>, which commenced construction earlier this year, has seen a flurry of buyers secure their slice of the Gold Coast's latest wellbeing-focused offering in one of the nation's most competitive property markets.

Since the pandemic, the Gold Coast's population has grown by more than 11 per cent, a rate approximately four times faster than Sydney's, driven largely by lifestyle changes and interstate migration. While buyer activity has moderated in some markets nationally, demand for newly built dwellings on the Gold Coast continues to gain momentum as purchasers increasingly prioritise lifestyle, amenity, wellbeing, liveability and long-term investment potential.

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Homecorp CEO Ron Bakir says buyers today are looking for more than just a home.

"What we are seeing is a shift in how people define value in property," Bakir says.

"What attracts residents to new developments is a desire for more than just a residence. They are looking for a place that complements their lifestyle, supports their wellbeing and reflects the way they want to live into the future.

"Lifestyle, longevity, proactive health, wellbeing, connection and a sense of community are increasingly shaping purchasing decisions, particularly on the Gold Coast, where these factors continue to be a major drawcard."

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Bakir says Homecorp is responding to this shift through an approach that places greater emphasis on design, amenity and experience working together to create places that feel considered, connected and enduring in value.

Inspired by Eastern European design, Florence Residences will comprise 120 apartments alongside a private residents-only wellness club featuring a resort-style rooftop pool, hot and cold plunge pools, a spa retreat, contemporary gymnasium, and a spacious yoga and Pilates studio.

The development will also feature a residents-only lounge with private dining facilities and a rooftop bar, premium outdoor entertaining areas, a hotel-style lobby lounge, generous bike parking, and pet-friendly amenities including a heated dog wash.

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A limited number of apartments remain available, with an exclusive collection of four-bedroom sub-penthouses set to be released in the coming months.

Florence is one of the latest additions to Homecorp's expanding multi-billion-dollar property portfolio, which also includes plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/homecorp-lodges-plans-for-260-million-moroccan-bathhouse-inspired-tower-in-budds-beach">$260 million development in Budds Beach</a> tailored to the growing wellness market.

A development application has been lodged for a 27-storey, 156-residence tower at 8–10 Acacia Avenue and 25–27 Oak Avenue, featuring a residents-only Moroccan spa-inspired sanctuary.

Apartments at Florence Residences are priced from $1,249,000, with construction expected to be completed by late 2027.

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Buyers rush to Homecorp's Florence Residences as Gold Coast wellness trend gains momentum

The NSW Government has expanded its $1 billion Pre-sale Finance Guarantee program, broadening access for affordable housing providers and smaller residential developments as it seeks to accelerate housing delivery across the state.

The Minns Government says the program has already helped bring forward more than 600 homes across Sydney and regional NSW since launching in September 2025, with similar models now adopted in South Australia and Western Australia.

The latest changes, announced by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, are designed to improve access to finance for projects that have planning approval but are struggling to secure funding.

Among the key changes is an expansion of support for community housing providers. The program will now support up to 100 per cent affordable housing projects valued at up to $30 million when delivered by not-for-profit providers, while support for larger affordable housing developments will increase for projects worth up to $80 million.

The government says the changes will help accelerate the delivery of housing for low-income workers, older people, people living with disability, and those at risk of homelessness, while reducing reliance on direct grants or subsidised loans to bridge funding gaps.

The eligibility criteria for smaller residential developments have also been broadened. The previous $5 million minimum project value threshold has been removed and replaced with a requirement that projects deliver at least four homes.

Support has also increased for projects delivering fewer than 20 homes, with the guarantee now able to cover up to 75 per cent of dwellings in a development, capped at $30 million per project.

The changes are expected to particularly benefit smaller-scale and regional developments, which often face greater challenges meeting pre-sale requirements imposed by lenders.

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the scheme demonstrates how government can use its balance sheet to stimulate housing supply without relying solely on taxpayer-funded grants.

"The Pre-sale Finance Guarantee shows how this Government is using its balance sheet to reduce risk and unlock private investment, enabling new homes to move from design to construction faster," Mookhey said.

"This landmark reform allows us to deliver homes for working families at a lower cost to taxpayers, while also maintaining strong financial discipline."

Planning Minister Paul Scully said the program had already proven effective in bringing stalled projects to market.

"The Pre-sale Finance Guarantee has already proven it can unlock stalled projects and accelerate housing delivery by giving lenders the confidence they need to back good developments," Scully said.

"These changes will allow more affordable housing and smaller developments to access support so more homes can be built faster where communities need them most."

Housing Minister Rose Jackson said the expansion would help community housing providers overcome financing barriers that often delay projects.

"We know community housing providers are ready to build more homes, too often they're held back by barriers to finance," Jackson said.

"Expanding the Pre-sale Finance Guarantee helps remove those barriers so more affordable homes can get off the ground sooner."

The announcement was welcomed by the Property Council of Australia, which has long advocated for measures aimed at improving project feasibility and access to finance.

Property Council NSW Executive Director Katie Stevenson described the expansion as a practical intervention that addresses one of the most immediate constraints on housing delivery.

"This is exactly the kind of practical intervention we need right now, focused on getting projects out of the ground, not just approved," Stevenson said.

"It builds on a model the Property Council has worked closely with government to develop following calls for such a scheme ahead of last year's NSW Budget, so it's great to see it being expanded."

Stevenson said the reforms would help unlock projects that are ready to proceed but have been delayed by financing challenges. However, she noted that broader feasibility issues remain a significant barrier to increasing housing supply.

"The biggest challenge in NSW housing today is delivery. Too many projects have planning approval but are simply not financially viable to proceed under current settings," she said.

Speaking at the Property Council's NSW Housing Summit, Housing Minister Rose Jackson acknowledged that feasibility and financing pressures continue to constrain housing delivery, while reaffirming the government's commitment to work with industry on solutions.

Stevenson said the government's recognition of those challenges was encouraging ahead of next week's state budget.

"It's positive to see the government clearly recognising that feasibility pressures are now a binding constraint on supply," she said.

"With the Budget just days away, the focus must be on backing delivery, making sure projects stack up, finance can flow, and more homes can move from approval to construction."

The expanded Pre-sale Finance Guarantee forms part of the NSW Government's broader housing agenda, which also includes planning reforms, the NSW Housing Pattern Book, and a series of rezonings intended to increase housing capacity across the state.

NSW expands Pre-sale Finance Guarantee to unlock more affordable and regional housing

Design-led developer-builder Lowe Living has unveiled its latest residential development, Jardin House, marking its first foray into Melbourne's blue-chip City of Boroondara.

Located a short walk from Camberwell Junction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House</a> has been designed to appeal to affluent local downsizers and established families seeking a low-maintenance alternative to the large homes that have long defined Camberwell and surrounding suburbs.

The project will comprise a collection of two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 92 sqm to 280 sqm, alongside a limited number of penthouse residences featuring rooftop terraces spanning more than 100 sqm, with optional private pools.

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Lowe Living Co-Founder and Managing Director Tim Lowe said Camberwell represented a natural next step for the developer as it expands into some of Melbourne's most tightly held residential markets.

"Jardin House is an important project for our team as it marks the next evolution of our portfolio into different well-established blue-chip pockets of Melbourne," Lowe said.

"Camberwell, with its incredible walkability, family-led neighbourhood feel and superb access to education and transport, makes it a natural choice for us."

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Designed by Tristan Wong Architects, with interiors by Hecker Guthrie and landscaping by Acre, the development takes inspiration from the Art Deco architecture that remains a defining feature of many of Camberwell's established streets.

A curved facade, arched openings, textured brickwork and sculpted forms reference the suburb's architectural heritage, while extensive landscaping softens the building's presence and creates a strong connection to the surrounding tree-lined streetscape.

The project will be set behind a secure gated entrance, with residents arriving through landscaped gardens designed to create a transition between the public realm and private residences.

Inside, the residences feature natural stone and timber finishes, full-height glazing, Miele appliances and generous open-plan living areas designed for long-term owner occupation.

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While the apartments themselves have been designed to attract discerning owner-occupiers, it is the amenity offering that sets Jardin House apart from many other boutique projects currently launching across Melbourne.

The centrepiece is a 350 sqm private bathhouse curated in partnership with Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse founder Lyndall Mitchell.

The wellness precinct includes mineral pools, hydrotherapy experiences, a Himalayan salt room, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pools and dedicated relaxation spaces, creating what Lowe Living describes as a private wellness retreat exclusively for residents.

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The collaboration follows Lowe Living's recent partnership with Aurora at Maison Savoy in Brighton, although Jardin House is the first project to incorporate both indoor and outdoor wellness experiences.

Emma Lowe, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Lowe Living, said wellness was becoming an increasingly important consideration for apartment buyers.

"Collaborating with Lyndall Mitchell from Aurora Spa &amp; Bathhouse for a second time is an intentional nod to creating residences that are more than just homes, but a way to enrich the lives of our residents through wellness and longevity," Lowe said.

The amenity offering is complemented by a Technogym fitness studio, residents' lounge, private dining spaces and concierge services.

The launch comes as developers increasingly target Melbourne's established eastern suburbs, where rising land values, ageing housing stock and growing downsizer demand are creating opportunities for boutique apartment projects.

Lowe said the company expects significant generational wealth transfer across suburbs such as Camberwell in coming years, creating further demand for luxury apartment living.

"Camberwell is a blue-chip suburb where homes regularly transact for multiple millions of dollars," he said.

"The generational change of wealth in these locations expected in the coming years is significant, so we see an opportunity to create exclusive residences that appeal to older families and downsizers in order to meet this demand."

Apartments at Jardin house start from $1,195,000. The project forms part of Lowe Living's near-$1 billion portfolio of new developments across Melbourne.

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Lowe Living launches Jardin House in Camberwell

As <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/north-sydney-nsw-2060">North Sydney</a> continues its transition from a commercial centre into a more layered residential and lifestyle precinct, a new generation of apartment developments is reshaping expectations around scale, amenity, and long-term liveability.

Improved transport connections through the Victoria Cross Metro, continued investment in dining and public spaces, and a constrained supply of new luxury apartments have sharpened demand for homes that combine proximity to the CBD with the privacy and outlook traditionally associated with harbourside houses.

At 177 Walker Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aland">ALAND</a>’s new apartment development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-walden-north-sydney-177-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The Walden</a> enters the market with a distinctly residential approach to high-rise living. The 30-level tower will deliver 161 residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to sub-penthouses and a full-floor penthouse, all oriented to capture uninterrupted views across Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and out toward the Pacific Ocean.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, the project takes advantage of the site’s natural topography and elevated position above the harbour. Rather than relying on density alone, the architecture focuses on outlook, orientation, and spatial flow, with every apartment occupying a corner position to maximise natural light and cross ventilation.

Rothelowman says the site itself shaped much of the architectural response.

“The site has a long history in terms of its inevitable transformation and when we came in, we took inspiration from the idea of reestablishing a sense of the site’s natural terrain and fall. Our scheme aims to integrate with the terrain and the landscape, using the undulating site to slowly reveal glimpses and views of the harbour. The rotation of the tower off grid means every apartment has a view and is naturally cross ventilated. The building's colour palette is quintessentially Sydney, with bronze and sandstone and a luminescent green colour in the glass, making it very earthy and grounded in its location.”

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Inside the residences, the emphasis moves toward larger-format living typically associated with standalone homes. Kitchens sit at the centre of the apartments, connecting directly to open-plan dining and living areas before extending outward into expansive winter gardens and balconies. Calacatta marble, bespoke joinery, integrated appliances, and custom metal detailing are used throughout, while three distinct interior palettes, Terrace, Opera, and Harbour, allow buyers to personalise the spaces without compromising the architectural consistency of the project.

The larger residences place particular attention on separation between entertaining and private zones. In many apartments, master suites occupy the outer corners of the floorplates, allowing bedrooms to benefit from floor-to-ceiling glazing and harbour outlooks independent of the living spaces. Dressing rooms and ensuites continue the material palette through fluted detailing, freestanding baths, and layered stone finishes.

Rothelowman says the design intent centred on creating homes that feel enduring rather than transient.

“Our philosophy is all about the way people live in these spaces, and we wanted to create homes that reflect the quality of life in this unique Sydney location. The apartments showcase expansive living spaces that are generous, sophisticated, and bold, with the ability to connect with views throughout each apartment.”

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A separate four-storey amenity building known as The Pavilion expands the residential offering beyond the apartments themselves. Positioned alongside the tower, the building consolidates wellness, recreation, and social spaces into a dedicated resident retreat. Facilities include a 20-metre rooftop pool and sundeck, sauna, spa, ice bath, wellness studio, gymnasium, concierge service, wine cellar, residents’ lounge, private dining spaces, and dedicated co-working areas with meeting rooms and boardroom facilities.

The amenity mix reflects the buyer profile emerging in North Sydney, where owner-occupiers and downsizers are increasingly prioritising convenience, apartment scale, and long-term usability over purely investment-driven decisions.

The Walden also represents a significant milestone for ALAND, marking the company’s first major move into Sydney’s inner-city luxury apartment market after more than two decades delivering large-scale residential communities across Greater Sydney. Founder Andrew Hrsto says the Walker Street site stood apart because of both its positioning and its rarity.

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“As a company, we had been searching for a site in one of Sydney’s blue-chip locations, spanning the Eastern Suburbs, the Sydney CBD and the North Shore, and when we had the opportunity to purchase this site, we immediately recognised that it could be something iconic.”

At launch, The Walden recorded more than $103 million in sales, with buyers drawn to the project’s harbour positioning, apartment scale, and proximity to the Metro, which now connects North Sydney to Barangaroo in three minutes and Martin Place in five.

ALAND has commenced construction, and is expecting a completion date in 2028.

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The Walden pairs house-scale living with North Sydney connectivity

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Ben Buckley, the former AFL player turned North Melbourne FC chairman, has sold the Bronte home he shared with wife Sarah.
Buckley paid $3.8 million for the home in 2010 and was waiting for a buyer around the $5.75 million mark after its new years listing.
He's renovated the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-bronte-127409510" target="_blank">Tipper Avenue home</a> since his purchase.
The three level beach house 200 metres from the sand has five bedrooms and a guest cottage.
It was advertised as blending 1920s charm with designer finishes by Phillips Pantzer Donnelley agent Alexander Phillips.
 
Buckley is a former chief executive at the FFA and a North Melbourne captain.
 
 
 
 
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The Queens Park home of the now Byron Bay-based INXS drummer Jon Farriss, has been sold well before its scheduled auction.
Farriss, who is now renting a $1,250 a week estate at Newrybar in the Byron Bay hinterland, paid $3,225,000 in Queens Park in 2007.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-queens+park-127727446" target="_blank">1970s home</a> set behind a walled fore garden on York Road has views to Centennial Park from its upper level.
There's four bedrooms, a separate studio apartment, a built-in barbecue courtyard and a swimming pool on its 605 square metre parcel.
It cost Farriss $3,225,000 in 2007 and became a $3,200 a week rental when the drummer moved north.
The Agency's Ben Collier sold the home.
Farriss previously owned a Hyams Beach waterfront which he sold for a then record $2.32 million two years ago. He paid $1.78 million in 2004.
 
 
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Former Stockland boss Matthew Quinn and wife Julie are selling their Berry weekender, seemingly set to upgrade on the NSW South Coast.
Previously dubbed as Gladys, the home is an <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/%20%20https:/www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-berry-127816542" target="_blank">1880s country weatherboard,</a> which has been restored by the couple who paid $710,000 four years ago.
The quintessential cottage with colonial heritage sits in 1070 sqm of private sanctuary-like gardens.
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It is being marketed by South Coast Properties agent Carrie Bond as one of the historic village's finest residences.
The home once accomodated Australian nun Mary McKillop, who has been declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a number of impressive entertaining areas.
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The listing coincides with the marketing of the couple's Kirribilli terrace, which they've only owned for just over a year.
They're looking at flipping the luxury two bedroom, two bathroom apartment which cost them just over $2.6 million in late 2016.
McGrath Neutral Bay agents Nigel Mukhi and Jordan Black.
Quinn and Julie were downsizing at the time, selling their nearby four level waterfront for $7.2 million.
Quinn retired from Stockland Group in 2012 as one of the longest-serving chief executives in the property sector.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
 
 
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<div>The former Today Show weather presenter Steve Jacobs and wife, Rose, are selling their matrimonial Coogee home.</div>
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<div>Ballard Property Group Double Bay agents James Ball and Shane Scicluna have set an April 7 auction. </div>
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<div>The price guidance is $4 million to $4.4 million.</div>
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<div>The couple have been based in Vanuatu with their two daughters, Isabella and Francesca since 2016.</div>
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<div>Rose told news.com.au that Vanuatu wasn’t a flip of the coin choice because they fell in love with the people and the pace. </div>
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<div>The move reportedly followed a  heart-to-heart conversation about what the couple wanted for their girls. Rose noted their kids were “obsessed with iPads, sugar, any type of Frozen paraphernalia and on a weekend when the sun was shining and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world were right at the end of our street, they instead had begged to stay home and watch TV.”</div>
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<div>A three-hour flight time from Vanuatu to Sydney meant Steve managed to renegotiate his work schedule.</div>
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<div>He had been fulltime in the Monday to Friday Today team for 12 years.</div>
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<div>Jacobs’ Instagram has been flooded with pictures of Isabella and Francesca loving life on the island with their seeming major concern being adverse weather conditions.</div>
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<div>They recently had to put up their cyclone shutters as cyclone Hola passed the island earlier this month.</div>
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<div>But Sydney Confidential reported in The Sunday Telegraph that after 11 years together and seven years of marriage, the couple have separated.</div>
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<div>Coogee was the suburb they moved to after deciding to relocate to Sydney from chilly Melbourne in 2008.</div>
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 <div>Initially they bought a three-bedroom home but upgraded in 2011, paying $2.55 million.</div>
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<div>Upon their move to the South Pacific island, the Coogee home became a $3500-a-week rental.</div>
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<div>The contemporary three-level beach house at the southern end of the beach has four bedrooms as well as a separate studio room above the garage. </div>
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<div>The master retreat spans the whole top floor and comes with an ensuite, dressing room and terrace with views of the ocean.</div>
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The Bronte trophy home of former Aussie cricketer Shane Watson and wife, sports reporter Lee Furlong, has been bought by the Optus chairman Paul O'Sullivan.
The home was snapped up late last year on delayed settlement terms well before its scheduled auction.
The settlement is imminent on the house which reputedly secured more than $10.5 million having cost $9 million in 2014.
Overlooking Bronte beach, the four level home has ocean views from every floor.
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A cabana and heated pool sits in the landscaped gardens on the 440 sqm block.
O'Sullivan has been the chairman of Optus since 2014.
O'Sullivan knows the area well, having had two nearby properties.
Ray White agent Ashley Bierman sold the home in conjunction with Laing + Simmons Double Bay. 
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
 
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Shane and Lee Watson sell to Optus chairman Paul O'Sullivan 

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Professional surfer Ozzie Wright is selling his long-held Narrabeen investment home.
Wright, an artist, filmmaker and Goons of Doom musician, is now based up in Byron Bay with singer wife, Mylee, having sold the couple's Newport home last year.
That fetched $2.3 million when it sold to Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary. 
The latest listing was bought in 2002 for $900,000. It was a $1,250 a week rental late last year.
Set 150 metres to be precise to North Narrabeen beach, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-narrabeen-127806442" target="_blank">two storey Loftus Street home</a> features lounges on both floors and a wrap around entertaining deck.
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There are four bedrooms, two on the ground level and two on the upper.
It sits in 460 square metres of established gardens.
Belle Property Dee Why agents Brendan Pomponio and Joshua Perry are marketing the home.
Wright is now based in Byron Bay with Mylee having spent $1.15 million on a four bedroom Suffolk Park home in 2015.
Wright earned a reputation as a kind of anti-establishment professional with his quirky pen-and-ink sketches of thin, sad-eyed hipsters were used in Volcom surfwear ads.
In 2002, Australia's FHM magazine named Wright the country's fifth best-dressed man in an ironic nod to the shabby-chic trend he helped popularise.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.
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St George Illawarra Dragons centre Euan Aitken has bought his first home in Sydney.
The Scottish international, who was a try scorer in this years opening game victory against the Broncos, has paid $925,000 for a 1960's built home.
It is at East Corrimal, north of the Dragons base at WIN Stadium.
He's bought a three bedroom, three bathroom home with a backyard that features a veggie garden.
Ty Oxley and Martin Merritt at One Agency Corrimal sold the home.
Aitken, born in Pambula on the far south coast of NSW, has been at the Dragons since 2015.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Dragons centre Euan Aitken buys near Wollongong

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GWS Giants star Toby Greene, who has just secured a six year deal with the club, bought his first home during the off-season.
The star forward has bought in Drummoyne, where, judging may his instragram, he's clearly fallen for the sunsets over the bay.
He's spent $1.84 million on a charming Federation semi, dating back to circa 1910.
The 24 year old paid around $350,000 under the median house price in Drummoyne which according to CoreLogic sits at $2.2 million.
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His new contract, the biggest in the Giants short history, ties him to the club until 2024, with a salary expected to be around $800,000 to $1 million a year.
Greene, who hails from Victoria, has already played 117 games for the club since being picked up in the 2011 draft when he was 18.
He made an instant impact in the club's first season in 2012, winning the best first year player award.
Like most of his team mates, he started off renting in Sydney at Breakfast Point.
In 2016 he was selected in the All-Australian team as the half-forward flank.
Upon signing the big money contract earlier this week, which stands as one of the longest in the AFL, Greene took to Instagram.
Accompanying a couple of pictures from his time at the Giants was the caption: "Proud and excited to share the next 6 years of my journey with <a class="notranslate" href="https://www.instagram.com/gwsgiants/" target="_blank">@gwsgiants</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/letthegoodtimesroll/" target="_blank">#letthegoodtimesroll</a>."
His new home, which he'll no doubt be sharing with long-time girlfriend Marley Gordon, has views over Iron Cove Bay and Rodd Island.
It has two bedrooms, one bathrooms, a formal dining room and a north facing courtyard on its 200 sqm parcel
A Corbelled arch entry hall is one of its few remaining periods features.
The wide-fronted semi marketed as offering scope to reconfigure to a three bedroom home or to add a second level.
Cobden &amp; Hayson Drummoyne agents Frank Colacicco and Mia Fredrix sold the home.
The Giants, which open their season against the Western Bulldogs, face their eastern suburbs inclined rivals, the Swans in round three under the lights at the SCG.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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GWS Giants star Toby Greene buys first home

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The whispers that Sydney identities Anthony Bell and Kelly Landry had bought a Noosa waterfront home have been confirmed.

But the story behind the big purchase on Hideaway Island suggests the family are now seeking to turn the page on their tumultuous maritial breakdown.

They were the mystery $10.3 million buyers on Noosa Sound, which set a then record price for the Queensland town late last year.

“Kelly and I have purchased the house in Noosa as she and the kids have moved up there," Anthony Bell advised.

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"I travel up there on the weekends and I can happily report Kelly and I are working as a team to co-parent our beautiful children, who love the area and are enrolled in a local school."

The couple have two young daughters, one at primary school and one at pre-school.

“Anthony and I are in the happy position of being co-parents and focussing our energies in our children to ensure they can enjoy a happy upbringing in this beautiful part of Australia," Landry added.

The recently built house on two parcels was rated HIA Queensland home of the year when built with concrete, steel, timber, stone and glass.

Designed by Paul Clout and spanning over 800 sqm of living space, the home has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, an award winning kitchen, study, media room and self-contained caretaker wing. 

There are a number of internal courtyards integrating indoor and outdoor living.

A 25 metre solar heated infinity pool and outdoor kitchen overlooks the 45 metres of water frontage which features a private sandy beach, two jetty's and a boat ramp.

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The waterfront sale was secured by Tom Offermann Real Estate agent John Dover, who had an $11.9 million price guide.

Last weekend The Sunday Telegraph reported their make peace endeavours. 

Their family home at Watsons Bay has been sold for around $18 million to the Calligeros hotelier family with Bell living as a bachelor in a clifftop Dover Heights home he bought off Channel 7 television personality Larry Emdur for $11.5 million.

The Noosa agent John Dover said he had multiple buyers submitting eight digit contracts.

"We meet a lot of people who lament not buying here years ago, and I am certain that history will repeat itself," he said.

"It is an expansive home with lavish detailing that bathes the home in vibrant tropical tones," Oliver said.

The sale eclipsed the record set by the Offermann team when a beachfront home on Sunshine Beach fetched $9.3 million. The buyer was Australia's richest female executive Maxine Horne.

Since then there have been sales of Pat Rafter's iconic seven-bedroom, five-bathroom house located on exclusive Seaview Terrace at Sunshine Beach.

Another of the recent sales was an apartment in Hastings Street that fetched $6.9 million.

The article was first published in The Sunday Telegraph.

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Anthony Bell and Kelly Landry buy at Noosa

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The Mount Kuring-Gai home of the late country music singer Geoff Mack is being sold.
Mack, most famous for writing the 1962 Lucky Star hit 'I've Been Everywhere', which now has 131 different versions, had lived at the home for xxxx decades before his passing last year.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-mount+kuring+gai-127553402" target="_blank">The family home </a>has five bedrooms, three of which opens to balconies.
The name Billiricay is etched above the garage where there's a second level versatile studio space, currently with a kitchen and bathroom.
It is being advertised as an ideal project for savvy builder or ambitious renovators.
McGrath Hornsby agent Nick Berman has a price guide of $1.2 million to $1.3 million.
Mack's musical career was established during World War 2 where he was an aircraft mechanic in the RAAF.
Whilst serving in Borneo, the soon to be discharged corporal was noticed for his guitar and singing abilities. He was seconded to entertain the troops with visiting guest stars.
In 1950 after a stint in Japan performing to audiences from all around the world he returned to Australia where he wrote the iconic I've Been Everywhere.
It was a hit for Lucky Star and was sang by Johnny Cash on his 1996 album Unchained.
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Mack was inducted into the International Songwriters Hall of Fame in Nashville Tennessee in 1963 and into the Hands of Fame at Tamworth in 1978.
He received the Tamworth Song Writer's Association Song Maker award in 1997.
In 2013 Mack was awarded the lifestime achievement golden guitar by Country Music Association of Australia. 
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
 
 
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