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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Having moved her production company to Potts Point, filmmaker Jan Chapman has sold her long-held Paddington terrace for $3.76 million.
She paid $750,000 in 1995 and has been the home to Chapman and her husband Stephen O'Rourke's Saddleback production company.
The 45 sqm shop front (above and below) has been rented at $950 a week.
It's been bought by TMS Capital fund manager Ben Clark having been listed through Drew Blomfield.
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Set on 260 sqm, the three storey Victorian terrace had five bedrooms, although Chapman and O'Rouke didn't live in the property.
It had a guide of $3.9 million.
The couple reside in Coogee where they have had a home since 1995.
Chapman is the only female filmmaker to receive the Palme d'Or and her film, The Piano, raked in three Academy Awards. 
Earlier this year Chapman paid $1.4 million for an office apartment in the Santa Rosa complex on Macleay Street in Potts Point with harbour views.
 
 
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Filmmaker Jan Chapman sells long-held production company spot in Paddington

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The South Yarra trophy home offering of celebrity chef Shannon Bennett and actor wife Madeleine West has come down from listing websites, presumably sold after offers fell due mid-week.
They listed Barwon, an updated 1880s home, having spent around $17 million on a Toorak mansion, a four level Lansell Road home sold by the Melbourne pub owner Mazen Tabet earlier this year.
The couple bought the Cromwell Road South Yarra home for $4,805,000 in 2012, upgrading from Kensington.
There were $7 million to $7.7 million price indications for the home which had a Jackson Clement Burrows' renovation and extension by the prior owner.
It came with five bedrooms. The new home comes with five “oversized” bedrooms, four ensuites plus a family bathroom.
Bennett and West are the parents of five daughters and one son. She has written a book on parenting called Six Under Eight.
This article was first published in The Weekend Australian property section.
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Chef Shannon Bennett sells Barwon, South Yarra for $9 million plus

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The new mum and former super model Megan Gale continues and partner Shaun Hampson appear to have exited the property market.
They have been sellers for a few years now across three capital cities.
They recently sold their Melbourne home (below) securing a bullish $2,967,000 earlier this year in Aberfeldie for their modern home overlooking the Maribyrnong River.
The designer five bedroom home with fully imported Italian kitchen had cost Gale $2,375,000 in 2013. 
There was a sunken lounge with fireplace.
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Gale is living with her partner of six years, Richmond AFL footballer Shaun Hampson and their son River and daughter, Rosie May Dee Hampson, who was born in September.
The couple now give their address as a Malvern East rental (top) which was up for lease at $1400 a week.
It is a 1890's slate roofed and block-front Victorian cottage with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study and a family room.
It opens to an award winning designer garden with deck and pool.
Her rarely used Palm Beach retreat on Sydney's Northern Beaches was sold last year for $3 million, having been bought in 2007 at $3.2 million.
The judge on Australia's Next Top Model sold in Tamarama in 2012 for $3 million and let go of her former Bondi Beach home in 2007 for $1,025,000, after she returned from her seven-year modelling stint in Italy.
Gale recently signed off on the $515,000 sale of one of the family's property in her hometown Perth.
It had been in the co-ownership of Megan, mother May and late father Alan since 2005 when they paid $332,000.
May Gale has recently sold her <a href="https://reiwa.com.au/45d-cawston-road-attadale-3902039/" target="_blank">Attadale home, south of Perth</a>, initially seeking $1.3 million but then resisted at $1.19 million.
Gale has barely been back home since she won a modelling competition at 18 in her home town.
Hampson, who was injured during the Richmond Tigers premiership wining season, sold his Attwood, Melbourne home in 2012 for $450,000.
He has recently taken a shareholding in the trendy Ascot Food Store in Moonee Ponds in partnership with foodie David Stewart.
The business was formerly a rundown Spanish deli which Cameron Wilson and David Stewart took over.
Australia's Next Top Model has been tipped to return for an eleventh season, but according to Sydney Confidential, Foxtel bosses have declined to confirm any casting details for the new series.
Judges Alex Perry, Jennifer Hawkins and Megan Gale have all previously said they would like to return for another season.
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Melbourne based model Megan Gale continues to shuffle property portfolio

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There are $7 million to $7.7 million hopes given for the Kew home of the Melbourne QC Garry Bigmore and his wife, Helen.
They have listed the Queen Anne home, Kenilworth, an 1800 square metre estate.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew-126870610" target="_blank">Built in 1896</a> and retaining its generous proportions, soaring ceilings and original fireplaces, the property has been restored by Beverly Usher.
It comes with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, grand formal living spaces and a versatile lower-level games room.
Set on 1810 square metres, the property includes a self-contained, two-bedroom apartment and a pool.
The property will go to auction on December 6 through Greg Sinclair Property.
The comparable sales were suggested as:
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2 18 Coleridge St KEW 
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$6,400,000
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  10/2017
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3 6 Merrion Gr KEW 
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$6,150,000
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1896 Kew trophy home, Kenilworth listed for sale

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Author James Phelan and his wife, opera singer Nicole Wallace, have sold their Richmond warehouse conversion.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-richmond-126763266" target="_blank">103/1 Margaret Street offering</a> secured $1.24 million as they seek more space for their growing family. 
The two-bedroom property is one of six in a former textiles building close to the AKM site.
It had a price guide of $1.1 million to $1.21 million.
The Jed Walker series author said they converted the space from an empty shell after buying it about 12 years ago.
His most recent thriller novel Dark Heart, in the Jed Walker series, was released through Hachette this year. 
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Richmond warehouse conversion sold by author James Phelan

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The Clovelly home of the developer, Richard Gadd and his wife, associate director at Macquarie Group, Corinna Elliott has been listed for sale.
Their oceanfront apartment, one of just three in a boutique development designed by Turco and Associates, comes with views over Gordons Bay and Wedding Cake Island.
The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms across two levels.
Daniel Gillespie has a December 2 auction scheduled with $3.75 million hopes.
Richard's experience includes Buildcorp and Richard Gadd Constructions.
 
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Clovelly apartment listed by developer Richard Gadd

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Channel Nine sports presenter James Bracey pulled the Cammeray home he shares with wife Margot and their golden retriever Ace from weekend auction.
Despite Ace doing his best to slow down renovations by ripping up the front garden a few years back, it will be a windfall for Bracey when he sells. He paid $950,000 in 2013.
The now contemporary Californian bungalow has two bedrooms, one bathroom and a courtyard set amid established gardens.
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McGrath Neutral Bay agent Trevor Richardson, who had a $1.65 million price expectations, marketed the single level, 1920s home as having potential for a second storey.
It now comes with a $1.65 million asking price.
Bracey had been working at Sky News Australia since he was 19 years old before moving to Channel Nine late last year.
In 2013 he was appointed presenter of Sky News Australia new sports show SportsNight with James Bracey.
He now is the host of Channel Nine's rugby league telecasts on The Sunday Footy Show, as well as a fill-in sports presenter on Today, Weekend Today and Nine News.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
 
 
 
 
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Channel Nine sports presenter James Bracey pulls Cammeray home from auction

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Dr Michael Fullilove, executive director at international policy think tank the Lowy Institute, and wife, Gillian have listed Lavinia, their Randwick home.</div>
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They paid $1,185,000 for the classic <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-randwick-126947186%20" target="_blank">Federation semi</a> in 2007, and are now seeking to upsize locally. Set on 290 sqm near The Spot, the Perouse Road home has a landscaped garden with level lawn. 
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It has three bedrooms, one bathroom and a sunroom. BradfieldCleary Double Bay agents Georgia Cleary and Alexandra Churchill have set a December 5 auction with $2.25 million price guidance. Fullilove writes widely on Australian foreign policy. He has been associated with the Lowy Institute since its establishment and has previously been an adviser to Prime Minister Paul Keating. This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Lowy Institute director Michael Fullilove lists Randwick home to upsize

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Beverly Briggs, one of the original members of the first popular Aboriginal all-female group The Sapphires, has listed her long-held Zetland home.
Briggs has owned the home for four decades, having paid $34,000 in 1977, after she moved from Shepparton in Victoria.
“I’ve enjoyed this property for many years," Briggs, who Briggs worked at the Aboriginal Medical Centre in Redfern, said.
"I will be sad to say goodbye to the neighbours, this is a tight knit community and I have made some good friends however it is time to move interstate closer to family”.
There's $1.2 million price guidance for its December 9 auction through Laing + Simmons agents Dean Applegate and Jordan Musri.
Set behind a cast iron picket fence, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-terrace-nsw-zetland-126961710" target="_blank">single level Federation terrace</a> with period details has been marketed as a blank canvas.
It has three bedrooms, a separate lounge and a rear courtyard off the kitchen and dining area.
A signed Sapphires photo of their time touring features in the marketing.
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Briggs, along with Laurel Robinson and Naomi Myers, were the three original members of the Sapphires.
The movie, based on the band's story, was the most successful Australian film of 2012. 
Featuring actress Miranda Tapsell and singer Jessica Mauboy, the movie was based on the play that Laurel Robinson's son Tony wrote.
The film depicts the Sapphires as Australia's answer to the Supremes, and how they were talent-spotted to perform soul numbers for the troops in Vietnam. 
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One of the original Sapphires lists in Zetland

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Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie and his wife Heather, who this week sold their home in Brisbane, have emerged as buying a $975,000 apartment in Zetland.
After the $2.19 million Wilston Queenslander-style sale, the Beatties will now divide their time between Zetland and their riverside apartment in the inner Brisbane suburb of Newstead.
Beattie, who is chair of the organising committee for next year’s Commonwealth Games, purchased the five-bedroom Wilston house for $310,000 in 1993.
Place Ascot’s Snezana Harris sold the home off market to a local surgeon.
Beattie, who was Queensland Premier from 1998 to 2007, then spending almost a decade in the USA, appears as a presenter on Sky News.
This article first appeared in The Daily Telegraph.
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