ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods is progressing its plans for its Southbank arts precinct site.&nbsp;

The developer has filed plans, which are now with the&nbsp;Department of Transport and Planning, for a new 20-level tower at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/141-151-sturt-street-southbank-vic-3006">141–151 Sturt Street</a>, a 2,718 sqm block opposite the Habitat Filter sculpture.

The proposal seeks to demolish the two-level&nbsp;commercial building, including a small supermarket and medical tenancies, and create a new building with 180 apartments and a focus on an&nbsp;active public realm and arts integration.

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There will be a full mix of apartment configurations, including 28 studio apartments, 16 one-bedroom, 104 two-bedroom, and 32 three-bedroom units.

Retail, creative arts, and residential amenity functions are integrated across the lower levels. A food and drink tenancy is planned to front Dodds Street, while a retail tenancy fronting Sturt Street will be accessed via an elevated walkway. The first floor includes a substantial 734 sqm creative arts space, envisioned to support Melbourne’s growing cultural and digital industries.

Architecture firm <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has put together the plans. In their&nbsp;Urban Design Report they highlighted the project’s ambition to embed itself within Southbank’s evolving cultural fabric.

A central feature of the design is a through-block link connecting Sturt and Dodds Streets, landscaped with native plantings and embedded with universal access ramps.

“The ramp has been thoughtfully integrated as the primary access point, ensuring universal accessibility for all users,” the report noted, with the link offering “a direct response to the urban planning scheme of creating more green spaces within our communities”.

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The building’s podium form responds to the mandatory height limits along Dodds Street and maintains a fine-grain interface to adjoining developments. Above the podium, the tower is articulated with recessed balconies and a focus on views toward the CBD and surrounding arts institutions. A communal rooftop recreation deck and indoor lounge are positioned on level four, adjoining seven apartments and providing over 900 sqm of resident amenity space.

Vehicle access and loading will be provided via Dodds Street, with 155 resident car spaces located across two basement levels and the first three above-ground floors. Bicycle storage is more generous, with 226 spaces distributed across resident, staff and visitor needs.

Rothelowman describes the architecture as “humanist,” with ground-level interfaces designed to encourage social interaction and provide a dignified entry for both residents and passers-by. “All street interfaces are crafted to invite and nurture human connections,” the design report states. “The façade transitions to a human scale, providing an approachable and engaging streetscape”.

Cedar Woods, while well-known for its large communities it develops outside of Australia's capital cities, they have recently developed in Melbourne's inner-ring before. They are approaching completion at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/88-leveson-north-melbourne-88-leveson-street-north-melbourne-vic-3051">88 Leveson</a>, just 15 townhouses in the heart of North Melbourne.

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Cedar Woods progresses with new apartment plans in Southbank arts precinct

Brisbane developers Core Property Partners and Vector Property Australia has teamed up for Brisbane's newest apartment development.

The duo identified <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/east-brisbane-qld-4169">East Brisbane</a> as their preferred suburb, on the fringe of the Gabba Precinct, where they've just revealed BANKSII, 72 apartments opposite Raymond Park.

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The one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments will sit in a glass-wrapped building that will also feature a rooftop with an&nbsp;infinity-edge pool, a BBQ area and alfresco dining spaces, sun lounges, and a sauna, as well as a resident-only gym and a ground-floor cafe.

Rhett Williams, Director of Vector Property Australia, said the project will lift the quality of the East Brisbane community and set a new benchmark.

"In Brisbane’s current property landscape, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/banksii-east-brisbane-169-wellington-road-east-brisbane-qld-4169">BANKSII</a> stands out through its emphasis on lifestyle-oriented living, connectivity and sophisticated design," Williams says.

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The 10-level building has been designed by MAS Architecture. Their designs were inspired by the native Banksia flower, with the architecture and interiors reflecting the organic symmetry of its namesake flora. MAS has interpreted this throughout the building’s curved form, façade detailing and interior palette.&nbsp;

The building’s flowing geometry and natural tones are complemented by large balconies and floor-to-ceiling glazing, maximising cross-breezes, daylight and views over the city, parklands and river.

“Having a strong narrative for a building helps us architecturally,” MAS noted. "We can choose colours that come off that species of flowers. The trunk and the trees and the flower elements all are now visible in our joinery on the inside and in our architectural finishes on the outside."

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Apartments will feature timber floors, soft porcelain tiles, brushed bronze fittings, and stone benchtops with warm veining.&nbsp;

Kitchens feature premium SMEG appliances and generous storage, while bathrooms have been designed as calming retreats with curved cabinetry and twin sinks in the master ensuites.

The building will feature a suite of rooftop and wellness amenities. Residents will have access to an infinity-edge pool, BBQ and alfresco dining areas, sun lounges and a rooftop sauna.&nbsp;

A residents-only gym will be located on the podium level, while a ground-floor café and landscaped laneway will further activate the site and improve neighbourhood connectivity.

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BANKSII will rise from a prime Wellington Road site, with the building oriented to overlook the adjacent Raymond Park and take in extensive city views. It is also on the doorstep of key&nbsp;lifestyle infrastructure, including the future Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, The Gabba stadium, and the planned Brisbane Live arena.&nbsp;

Public transport options, including ferry, bus and rail - including the future Cross River Rail Woolloongabba station - are all nearby, supporting a car-optional lifestyle just minutes from the CBD.

Williams said the team spent over a year searching for the ideal site before securing this location.

"We were attracted to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/east-brisbane-qld-4169">East Brisbane</a> as it is a vibrant and growing community that offers a perfect balance of urban convenience and natural beauty with the parklands and river on our doorstep.”

The project is part of the broader Woolloongabba Games precinct, which is undergoing significant investment in the lead-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. This urban renewal, coupled with infrastructure upgrades, is expected to enhance long-term liveability and capital growth in the area.

Given the wide max of configurations, BANKSII is expected to suit everyone from first home buyers and investors to families and downsizers.

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BANKSII sales launch in booming East Brisbane apartment market

The Minns Labor Government will deliver Sydney’s first new heavy rail station in more than a decade – enabling up to 10,000 new homes by rezoning land around Woollahra and Edgecliff stations, right next to the CBD, to tackle the housing crisis and rebalance growth across the city.

Recent reports by the NSW Productivity Commission have warned that Sydney is losing twice as many young people as it is gaining, while also finding that Woollahra is the most feasible Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales to build new housing.

Despite this, housing approvals in Woollahra consistently lag well behind other LGAs, and the population has declined by 11 per cent over the past 50 years while Greater Sydney as a whole has grown by 74 per cent.

The new station that will be an eight-minute trip from Sydney CBD, will be located on the Eastern Suburbs train line in Woollahra, where a station build was started in the 1970s but never completed.

To enable the delivery of new homes the NSW Government will lead a rezoning of Woollahra and Edgecliff stations similar to other state led rezonings to allow additional homes to be built around the stations.

Affordable housing will also make up a proportion of development on the site with the final amount of affordable housing required, to be determined as part of the rezoning process.

The area surrounding the new station is within walking distance of major green and recreational space including Cooper, Trumper, Rushcutters Bay and Centennial Parks.

The Eastern Suburbs train line between Bondi Junction and Sydney CBD also has the lowest passenger usage rates during the AM peak of any line on the Sydney network, with only 43 per cent of operating capacity during the AM peak currently being utilised by passengers.

Sydney Water and Infrastructure NSW have confirmed there is capacity in the water and wastewater systems to accommodate the proposed 10,000 dwellings without major upgrades.

The rezoning is expected to take around two years and will further support the Government’s housing targets that rebalance the delivery of new homes around existing infrastructure.

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Fresh off completing its mixed-use Malvern project Malvern Collective, Kokoda Property Group has acquired a prime site on Richmond's Bridge Road.

They are planning a mid-rise residential development with&nbsp;integrated wellness amenities and a vibrant ground-floor retail and dining offering.

The site, at&nbsp;487–495 Bridge Road, spans&nbsp;1,650 sqm with 50 metres of dual frontage across Bridge Road and Palmer Street. It is currently leased to Adairs, and has a large retail building and 20 onsite car parks.
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Kokoda Property Group’s acquisition forms part of a broader phase of growth in Melbourne, building on momentum from the completion of Malvern Collective and the recent purchase of a Burnley Street site for the developer’s first commercial project.&nbsp;

Mark Stevens, Kokoda Property Group’s Founder and Managing Director, said that the company’s Bridge Road site acquisition signals confidence in a city that is re-accelerating.

“Melbourne is regaining momentum,"&nbsp;Stevens said.

"After a cautious period post-COVID, we’re seeing buyer sentiment stabilise and capital leaning back into well-located, quality projects. Victoria now benefits from deep builder capacity and competitive delivery pricing, creating a rare opportunity to bring design-led inner-city developments to market without compromising on craftsmanship.

“Richmond ticks all the boxes for us – connectivity, culture and everyday amenity – making Bridge Road the perfect address for an amenity-rich, multi-use development."

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Envisioned as an “urban lantern” the building will bring a distinctive new presence to Bridge Road with a sculptural retail frontage, designed to honour the street’s heritage character while contributing to its renewal.

Stevens said the acquisition reflects the developer’s commitment to design-led addresses in Melbourne’s inner city.

“Drawing on Richmond’s rich heritage and dynamic character, we’ve envisioned a contemporary building that respects the past while elevating the way people live today. With dual frontages, curated ground-floor spaces, and a focus on wellness, this project will contribute to the neighbourhood’s evolution, appealing to both downsizers and a new generation of professionals.”

Kokoda Property will now progress concept design ahead of a future planning process.
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Mark Stevens, Kokoda Property Group’s Founder and Managing Director, said that the company’s Bridge Road site acquisition signals confidence in a city that is re-accelerating

First look: Kokoda secures Richmond site for new apartment development

Gold Coast developer Drew Group is fast approaching sell-out at its Main Beach apartment development, Lagoon Main Beach.

In the last nine months, Drew Group and sales partner Pezet Matheson have secured 31 sales totalling over $75 million, as the two-tower development advances towards completion under the expert eye of Hutchinson Builders.

“Today's buyers are more discerning than ever," Drew Group Managing Director Jon Drew says.

"It's essential to provide something truly unique that sets a development apart, and we believe Lagoon has achieved just that."

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Just over 50 per cent of recent&nbsp;sales have been to local buyers, reflecting the deep trust and connection within the Gold Coast community that Drew Group has developed over the years.

Demand has been particularly robust at the top end, with two of the three exclusive penthouses already sold, alongside five sub-penthouses. Only seven apartments remain in Lagoon's Signature Series — one&nbsp;penthouse and six sub-penthouses.

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Drew Group has also removed the much-maligned sunset clause from all contracts at Lagoon. The sunset clause — although rarely invoked, yet on occasion known to have been — allows developers to take back contracts on apartments should the building not be completed within the timeframe specified in the contract.

Pezet Matheson Co-Director Jayde Pezet says the fact Lagoon is&nbsp;within a year of completion, and has no sunset clause in contracts, provides certainty to buyers.

"This is paramount in the current market," Pezet says.

Drew Group has committed to providing the highest level of security inclusions — none more impressive than the Ubiquity Access Control System, a cutting-edge facial recognition technology that is one of the most state-of-the-art keyless entry systems on the market.

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One of the biggest drawcards to Lagoon has been the size of the apartments.

"It is unlikely that any future new development in Main Beach will be able to offer such spacious living at this price point," Drew says.

"Today's buyers are more discerning than ever, carefully evaluating amenities like gyms, spas, workspaces, and beach lockers, along with quality finishes. It's essential to provide something truly unique that sets a development apart, and we believe Lagoon has achieved just that."

Lagoon is set to complete construction in mid-2026.

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Lagoon Main Beach approaches sell-out as local buyers drive $75m in sales

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Retired Parramatta Eels star Eric Grothe Jr - who was named winger of the year at the 2005 Dally M Awards - has sold his Sutherland Shire investment for $1.2 million after it failed to find a buyer at its auction last month.
Pulse Property agent Rochelle Mills had issued $1.1 million price guidance for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-caringbah-123713122" target="_blank">the Caringbah property</a> that cost Grothe Jr $565,000 in 2007.
It now comes with a 2009-built four bedroom home on the 525 square metre lot. It was listed in 2011 when the auction bidding reached $980,000.
The property was advertised as "a great opportunity to redevelop and build your dream home".
Grothe, who also offloaded a two bedroom Cronulla apartment in 2012 for $472,000, is splitting his time between Sydney and the Gold Coast, where model, actress and singer girlfriend Sophie Monk has just set up camp.
She's just spent $1.1 million on a five bedroom waterfront in Helensvale, round the corner from her parents' house.
Outside of footy Grothe Jr is a keen musician and continues to showcase his musical talents as a regular member of the band on Channel Nine's The NRL Footy Show.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.
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Australian cricket vice-captain David Warner and his wife, the iron woman, Candice Falzon have quickly listed their South Coogee home up for 2016 auction.
It is their home which cost $6.25 million in early 2014 shortly after the birth of their baby daughter Ivy Mae. 
The three level contemporary home listed by Bethwyn Richards at McGrath Estate Agents comes with 180 degree views across the Pacific Ocean towards Wedding Cake Island from all levels.
The home comes with bespoke cabinetry, American Oak and Travertine flooring. There's a state-of-the-art Calcutta marble kitchen, stone tiled swimming pool, sauna/steam room, and large outdoor BBQ entertaining space.
The March 2016 auction listing follows<a href="/news/david-warner-buys-knockdown-property-in-maroubra"> their recent Lurline Bay purchase</a> when they bought an oceanfront knock-down for just under $4 million through McGrath agent Simon Exleton.
Offered with lapsed Tobias Architect, the couple has instead quickly commissioned architect Rolf Ockert to create their dream home. 
David "The Kaboom Kid" Warner, in unstoppable cricket form, loves his coastal property. "You can't go wrong on bricks and mortar," he told Daily Telegraph columnist Nick Tabakoff recently.
He was not alone in that thinking having outbid four contract holders to secure the 892sqm Mermaid Avenue.
In 2014 Warner secured $1.88 million when his renovated four-bedroom Jenner Street, Little Bay home was listed ahead of the purchase in South Coogee from the property developer and former Secret Millionaire star, Carly Crutchfield.
Warner had an investment property in Maroubra, which cost $562,000 in late 2009. The 1950s Maroubra Road sold in late 2014 at $650,000. His current portfolio includes Matraville investment apartments.
After breaking onto the international cricket scene in the 2008/09 season with a series of explosive batting performances taking his test runs past 4000, Warner is now a key opening batsman in the Australian Test team.
More than $7 million is being sought for the listing.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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$7 million plus sought by cricketer David Warner in South Coogee

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The Block contestants Luke and Ebony's sub-penthouse South Yarra apartment will go to auction this weekend with Block agent fixture, Biggin &amp; Scott's Russell Cambridge. 
The three bedroom, three bathroom property is on floor five of the complex offering extensive views of Melbourne.
It features a state of the art white glossed kitchen installed  after early style missteps. 
They were the only couple to knock down major walls to create an enormous open plan living, dining and kitchen enhanced by dark floorboards.
Andrew Crotty joins Cambridge from Biggin and Scott Richmond with the listing of <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/1a-affleck-street-south-yarra/Property-Details-buy-residential-9728465" target="_blank">1A Affleck Street</a>.
They too have decided to leave behind the less desirable Commercial Road address in their marketing.
The complex features a communal roof terrace with a barbecue, cinema and wellness centre.
The WA pair have an edge over the other contestants as Ebony is an interior designer and Luke is an electrician by trade.
The brother and sister pairing said they treated the apartment as if they were designing it for a client.
They went out and researched what was selling around Melbourne, Luke said.
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Comedic actor Shane Jacobson has listed his five-bedroom house at Newport in Melbourne.
 The Oxford Street property has been listed through Village Real Estate Seddon agent Anthony Watson.
The home has been scheduled for<a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/Real-Estate/42-oxford-street-newport/Property-Details-buy-residential-9523848" target="_blank"> October 17 auction</a>. 
It was bought for $1 million in 2007, after the success of his debut film, Kenny.
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Actor Shane Jacobsen lists Newport home

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Aniek Baten, the widow of the lesbian legend Dawn O'Donnell, has sold their home in Mosman for a disappointing $6.6 million.
Paying $5.4 million in 2002, O'Donnell, once Abe Saffron's business partner, made her fortune from Sydney's gay saunas, nightclubs and sex shops.
After her 2007 death it was actors and animals, rather than Aniek Baten, her wife of 30 years, who emerged as the major beneficiaries of her $16 million estate.
Baten started legal action having been left $3 million but not their home in Shellbank Avenue.
It has now been quietly sold through Simeon Manners Property having been listed with initial $8 million hopes.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
 
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Dawn O'Donnell's Mosman trophy sold for $6.6 million

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The intended matrimonial home of celebrity trainer Michelle Bridges and her former husband Bill Moore has been sold.
It achieved its desired $4.5 million plus ambitions ahead of last weekend's <a href="https://www.ch.com.au/100P10126" target="_blank">scheduled Cobden &amp; Hayson auction</a>.
With its two year makeover, the then couple had bought the sandstone home at 10 Wharf Road in Birchgrove for $2.35 million in 2011.
It renovations were said to have cost as much again.
The builders only recently completed the renovation of the three bedroom 1870s home which has been sold to an inner west buyer, though not from the Balmain peninsula.
The Biggest Loser fitness trainers Michelle Bridges and Steve "Commando" Willis are set to stay in their Potts Point apartment following the upcoming birth of their first child.
It was early 2013 when the then Biggest Loser star and her husband, Bill Moore split after nine years of marriage, while keeping their multimillion-dollar fitness empire intact, with Bill retaining his role as business manager.
The couple had met at Moore's Balmain gym and then renovated their Rozelle house, where Moore continues to reside.
Birchgrove's highest non-waterfront was a $4.1 million sale in 2013 on Rose Street.
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Michelle Bridges sells Balmain reno 

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The Blue Wiggle Anthony Field and his wife Miki withdrew their Gladesville riverfront home from its scheduled weekend auction.
It was purchased for $3.56 million early last year following the <a href="/news/anthony-field-finally-gets-a-wriggle-on-from-drummoyne">sale of their six bedroom Drummoyne harbourfront</a> for $4.85 million.
The four bedroom 1950s home on the Parramatta River came with beach.
Last month Anthony Field, the Blue Wiggle, attended, without bidding, a $3,102,000 Petersham auction.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph.
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