Bardon is a welcoming community hub committed to quality Find out more and how Council's Business Hotline helped them Every community needs places where people feel welcome and comfortable to enjoy conversation The team at Goodfolk Cafe Bardon have created a cafe committed to quality “A cafe should be like the fireplace of a community or a home away from home where people can gather I get a lot of satisfaction from doing that,” owner Adam Murphy said.  The team at Goodfolk Cafe I get a lot of satisfaction from doing that,” owner Adam Murphy said.  Adam said that he focuses on 2 things to create the type of business where everyone is welcome local food that Goodfolk make in-house as much as possible It is a point of pride and a point of difference We only make food that we know tastes good and is good quality “We triple taste test everything and do staff events where we taste the food blind to make sure that the quality is there and the flavour transfers through.”  “Making sure that you have staff that can deliver a great service is important but 90% of the recipe lies with me to create a workplace community where staff are shown appreciation “Then they enjoy turning up to work and when they give that excellent service to customers “We triple taste test everything and do staff events where we taste the food blind to make sure that the quality is there and the flavour transfers through.”  Sustainability also plays an important part in the Goodfolk mix and so we’ve inherited the stewardship of gardening and reflect on those practices and take responsibility for the big picture It starts with composting and worm farming to circular recycling and making sure that we’re not sending too much to landfill.” the garden has also become a focus for building community During school holidays they invite children to come and plant seedlings in the garden.  During school holidays they invite children to come and plant seedlings in the garden.  Adam said that he has made great use of Brisbane City Council’s 24-hour Business Hotline on 133 BNE (133 263) “We’ve found the Council hotline to be really useful with a variety of issues from contacting environmental health officers to zoning issues or parking issues It’s a really helpful point of contact if we’re having issues with a whole range of things.” Adam said that he has made great use of Brisbane City Council’s 24-hour Business Hotline on 133 BNE (133 263) Council's 24/7 Business Hotline helps support Brisbane businesses. For more information, visit our Business page Council's 24/7 Business Hotline helps support Brisbane businesses. For more information, visit our Business page A construction site with two homes lifted several storeys off the ground has baffled Aussies The homes in the Brisbane suburb of Bardon have been placed on stilts to make way for the construction of a new childcare centre underneath Locals have described the homes as a 'super Queenslander' due to the massive height they have been raised to While it would allow for floodwaters to pass well underneath the foot of the homes construction plans reveal they're set to be lowered again and incorporated into the centre Harmony Early Education, which will run the centre,  has taken the same approach of lifting and adding homes to other facilities across Queensland. The company purchased the properties for a combined $2.2million in June 2020 before merging them to build the centre. Construction started in March after the redevelopment plans got the green light earlier this year and is expected to be completed in February next year. Development plans reveal the centre will have three separate outdoor play areas and six activity rooms across two storeys, along with a car park underneath.  An image of the odd-looking building site shared to Reddit by a perplexed local has since gone viral. Many Aussies dubbed the site as 'daddy long legs' or 'Inspector Gadget' home. 'Would love to see an update post in two years when it’s all finished and settled ... This is mind boggling,' one one wrote. A second recalled how a relative lifted their home by one storey and 'was the only one on the street that didn’t go under' when inundated by floodwater. 'The mould and moisture still did its job though, unfortunately,' they added. A third wrote: 'Honestly I feel more houses should be on stilts in general.' 'Having a revamped modern Queenslander would be a good change from the s***ty American style bungalows you see in the urban sprawls. 'Stilt foundations are cheap to erect and you don't need to lay a concrete slab, plus lots of space under the house to chill out.' Another Aussie pointed out that the original homes wouldn't be able to demolished to maintain the neighbourhood's 'residential context'.   'They usually can't get approval to demolish the existing heritage listed buildings,' they wrote. 'So they just build car parks and class rooms underneath and around the building.' Another Harmony centre in Brisbane's east had a similar issue but built around the home instead of needing to lift it. 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} And so it was at the auction of a stylish Brisbane property on the weekend, in which a buyer was thrilled to win the keys for $4.6 million without having walked through it. If you were going to take such a punt, this jaw-dropping house is the one to do it with. He inspected the Bardon beauty only after the hammer fell, listing agent Judi O’Dea said. Three bidders drove home the result – more than two-and-a-half times the suburb median of $1.7 million, which has been subject to enormous medium-term growth. “They had buyer fatigue and knew this was a perfect, sensational new build and would accommodate their busy lifestyle. “They have friends who have recently bought around the corner, who came to auction and encouraged strong bidding.” The new owner and his wife have four children and are relocating to the capital from their base in Townsville. Similarly, the vendor is afield. They moved overseas and were checking in on proceedings at 2am British time, O’Dea said in the report. 8 of the best luxury homes for sale across the country The $1.5 million shell in a Brisbane suburb where prices have soared In highly competitive auction, $500 secures Bardon house for couple Agents from Ray White Paddington – O’Dea and Michael Kleimeyer – looked after the deal. The house was once a humble cottage but a major renovation transformed it into a multi-level show-stopper, worthy of a magazine spread. “Designed by CG Design Studio, great thought has gone into providing enough private retreats and family entertaining areas throughout this spectacular home,” the listing explains. “An entirely new structure was added onto the rear of the original cottage, becoming the main living, dining, and entertaining area.” Cascading terraces with bursts of green on every level connect the home to the Queensland sunshine. A pool is accompanied by a recreation room, which has a sauna and a bathroom for a freshen up after a dip. Bardon’s market has a head of steam. The median house price has risen more than 82 per cent over five years and more than 4 per cent over 12 months, Domain’s June 2024 House Price Report shows. The deal in Bardon was the Ray White group’s top auction result for the weekend. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate How can France become a leader in innovation? This report analyzes the future of the EU's Clean Industrial Deal and the place of European industry in a post-carbon world. Based on over 500 interviews, it compares decarbonization strategies and puts forward recommendations for strengthening European competitiveness. Following a training in international relations and political sciences, Séverine Bardon moved to Beijing in 1998. Fluent in mandarin, she worked in China as a free-lance journalist, writing for French and international media outlets on a wide range of topics, from politics and diplomacy to social issues and economic development. The NT government says the "fundamental principle that must be followed" in child protection "is the safety A former child protection worker is calling on the Northern Territory government to scrap a plan to water down requirements for courts to place Indigenous children with Indigenous families The government says the change is needed because in some cases children may be put at risk if the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle is strictly adhered to An independent Arnhem Land MLA is calling on the government to carry out more consultation before introducing the changes Link copiedShareShare articleArnhem Land Aboriginal leaders including a former kinship carer and an Independent MLA are calling on the Northern Territory government to dump controversial planned changes to child protection laws Every Australian state and territory has legislation requiring Indigenous children in child protection to be placed with Indigenous families under the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle But leaked documents have revealed the NT government plans to change the law so that courts would only have to adhere to the principle "as far as practicable". East Arnhem Land Yolŋu community leader Nadyezhda Dilipuma Pozzana said that could result in fewer Indigenous children going to Indigenous placements. Nadyezhda Dilipuma Pozzana worries the law change could see more Aboriginal children removed from their language and culture. (ABC News: Jane Bardon) "We would be really concerned that they would lose their language, their culture, their identity," she said. Ms Pozzana said as a former child protection worker and a kinship carer for members of her own family, she understood the importance of having Aboriginal children connected to their communities. "I've removed my own family members, without a court order, because I've seen that my relatives needed to be out of the environment that they were in and I've placed them with myself or any members of my family," she said. Nadyezhda Dilipuma Pozzana says Yolŋu children should stay with Yolŋu families where they can maintain a connection to their identity. (ABC News: Jane Bardon) Now she and other members of the Mikan East Arnhem Land Territory Families Reference Group, which helps the government find child protection places for at-risk youth with Indigenous families, are raising the alarm. "The government staff can come to us and say, 'can you provide some expertise to our employees and help them?'" she said. A national Aboriginal children's advocacy body is calling on the NT government not to proceed with planned changes to child protection law. "We have placed children into kinship care, did the criminal history checks on the people, also the safety check of the property that the children would be living in. "To keep Yolŋu children with Yolŋu families on Yolŋu land connected to their language, their culture and their identity." Independent member for Mulka in East Arnhem Land, Yingiya Guyula, said he shares Ms Pozzana's concerns about the planned new law. "There's already just too many children being taken away from home," he said. "That's our history being taken away, it's going to be wiped out unless the government turns around and listens to what my people are saying." Yingiya Guyula is appealing to the government to consult more widely on the planned changes, saying history will be "wiped out unless the government turns around and listens". (ABC News: Peter Garnish) The Northern Territory's children's commissioner has also criticised the planned change as putting the NT at risk of another Stolen Generation. But Child Protection Minister Robyn Cahill said the law change was needed because requiring the placement of Aboriginal children in their communities could cause harm. "The only thing that we're looking [at] in that particular section is, where there's an issue where potentially applying those principles in an absolute, explicit way, there is a risk that harm could be caused to the child or an adult attached to the child," she said. Robyn Cahill says applying the principle "in an absolute, explicit way" could create a risk of harm. (ABC News: Pete Garnish) Mr Guyula has appealed to the government to carry out widespread consultation with Indigenous communities before introducing the legislation. "Stop creating something that doesn't work, up there in the parliament, without talking to us, it just doesn't work," he said. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Play Duration: 3 minutes 9 seconds3m 9sPresented by Aboriginal organisations and the Northern Territory Government have welcomed a commitment of $840 million from the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to continue remote indigenous community policing, women's safety, health and education services to try to better tackle chronic crime and dysfunction problems. Anthony Albanese, Prime MinisterLia Finocchiaro, NT Chief MinisterDr John Paterson, Aboriginal Peak Organisations Northern Territory convenor Many NT communities rely on funding the Commonwealth for essential services.(ABC News Jane Bardon) TranscriptAndy Park: The Prime Minister has travelled to Alice Springs today to announce the continuation of funding to a range of essential services in the Northern Territory remote Indigenous communities. The government has been under intense pressure from the Coalition in the lead up to the election to demonstrate it has the capacity to tackle chronic crime, domestic violence and child protection problems in the NT. Jane Bardon reports. Jane Bardon: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, says the $840 million for remote NT communities over the next six years will help tackle some of the worst Indigenous crime, domestic violence and health statistics in the nation. Anthony Albanese: Australians want to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and we know that we're frankly not doing well enough. So this is about doing better. Jane Bardon: Much of the money will continue Commonwealth funding, provided since its 2007 intervention into NT remote communities to tackle alleged child sexual abuse. It will also compensate the NT for funding lost to richer estates during the 2018 GST carve-up. Anthony Albanese: This funding will deliver essential services for remote communities including policing, women's safety, children's health, education and alcohol harm reduction. It will increase funding for Aboriginal interpreter services and deliver new funding for community development. Jane Bardon: NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro is particularly welcoming that a quarter of the money will go towards remote police officers. Lia Finocchiaro: But this funding will go further than remote policing which is critical. It will also support better health outcomes for Aboriginal people living in the bush, greater empowerment and decision making. Jane Bardon: John Paterson is convener of the Territory's Aboriginal Peak Organisations, representing health and justice groups. Lia Finocchiaro: To get this outcome is really welcome and it's going to really meet the needs of those remote communities that are in desperate need for additional funding. Jane Bardon: The coalition has put the Albanese government under pressure, criticising its attempts to tackle the NT's crime and social dysfunction problems. Peter Dutton visited Alice Springs last week, eyeing the NT's two seats of Lingiari and Solomon, ahead of the federal election due this year. Opposition Indigenous Health Spokeswoman Karen Liddle is questioning whether funding existing services will produce better outcomes. Karen Liddle: You've got the issue of frontline services that need to improve their governance so that they can improve the service delivery. That's why we've been asking for an audit of these services because we know some of these services aren't delivering as they should be. Jane Bardon: But John Paterson says the money is needed just to underpin the basic services many remote communities rely on. Lia Finocchiaro: We've got to get the funding to where the need is. The more remote a year you go, the more funding is required because of the high expenses of travel, remoteness, all those underlying issues that adds up to a huge cost to deliver services in those remote communities in the Northern Territory. Andy Park: Aboriginal Peak Organisations, Northern Territory, convener Dr John Paterson talking to Jane Bardon. Download the ABC listen app to hear more of your favourite podcasts InDaily Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and live, the Turrbal, Yuggera, Yugambeh and Kombumerri people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Terms and Conditions. About InDaily. Copyright ©2025 InDaily. All rights reserved. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced PHL17.com LONDON (AP) — It took well over a century for the Sycamore Gap tree to spread its limbs into the elegant canopy that made it a beloved site saddled between two hills along the ancient Hadrian’s Wall in northern England. It took less than three minutes to cut it down in an “act of deliberate and mindless criminal damage,” a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday. Grainy black and white video of the tree’s dramatic felling on Sept. 28, 2023 in Northumberland National Park was shown to jurors in Newcastle Crown Court as the trial of two men charged with cutting it down got underway. A single person was silhouetted against the unmistakable shape of the tree as a whining chainsaw tore through the rings that marked each year of the tree’s life. The shaky recording showed the branches swaying in the wind and then the tree began to teeter, followed by a loud cracking sound as it crashed onto the stone wall. Until Tuesday, the tree’s tumble hadn’t been shown publicly, but discovery of the fallen tree reverberated across the U.K and caused a national uproar. Prosecutor Richard Wright said that the the defendants had embarked on a “moronic mission” to fell the tree and left a trail of evidence including video and photos connected through metadata to Sycamore Gap and appeared to boast of their feat the following day as news of the tree’s demise traveled around the globe. Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, have pleaded not guilty to two counts each of criminal damage. Prosecutors said that the value of the tree exceeded 620,000 pounds (around $830,000) and damage to the wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was assessed at 1,100 pounds (nearly $1,500). The tree was far from Britain’s biggest or oldest. But its picturesque setting along a stretch of the ancient wall built by Emperor Hadrian in A.D. 122 to protect the northwest frontier of the Roman Empire had attracted generations of followers. The tree became famous after being featured in Kevin Costner’s 1991 film “Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves,” and was a big draw for tourists, landscape photographers and people snapping selfies for social media. Graham and Carruthers were experienced with chainsaws and spent a lot of time together, Wright said. But their once-tight bond hasn’t survived their indictment. Graham has denied being involved, saying his phone and vehicle were used without his knowledge, Wright said. He has implicated Carruthers and another man. Carruthers denies having anything to do with the crime and said he wasn’t there. “Each of them now seems to be trying to blame the other,” Wright said. “That once close friendship has seemingly completely unraveled, perhaps as the public revulsion at their behavior became clear to them.” Defense lawyers didn’t present opening statements, but could do so later in the trial, which is expected to last about two weeks. Wright said that one of the men had expertly worked the chainsaw to fell the tree while the other used Graham’s phone to shoot video and photos of the act and the fallen tree. As they returned to their homes afterward in Graham’s Range Rover, Carruthers received a video of his young child from his partner and replied, “I’ve got a better video than that,” Wright said. “At the time of that text conversation, the only people in the world who knew the tree had been felled were the men who had had cut it down,” Wright said. “And the only people in the world who had access to the video were the men who had filmed themselves in the act of cutting down the tree: the defendants Graham and Carruthers.” As news broke about the tree later that day, the two sent texts and exchanged excited voice messages. “I think it’s gonna go wild,” Carruthers told Graham. “It’s gone viral. It is worldwide,” Graham said. It wasn’t just a discussion about the news of the day, Wright said. “They are loving it, they’re reveling in it,” Wright said. “This is the reaction of the people that did it. They still think it’s funny, or clever, or big.” Carruthers forwarded a Facebook message by a man who had criticized the tree vandals as “weak people.” Graham ridiculed the man’s comment, asking if he realized how heavy stuff is, though he used an expletive in place of “stuff.” Carruthers replied that he’d like to see the man “launch an operation like we did last night. … I don’t think he’s got the minerals.” Wright said that a combination of cellphone data, surveillance cameras and license plate readers indicated Graham’s phone and car headed toward Sycamore Gap. A wedge of wood that was cut from the tree to drop it in the proper direction — as a professional lumberjack would do — was taken from the scene as a “trophy” and never recovered, Wright said. Photos and video on Graham’s phone showed a wedge of wood in the back of his vehicle. A forensic botanist said there was a “very strong evidence” the wood in the photo was a chunk of the Sycamore Gap tree. While police found chainsaws where both men live, they haven’t found the one used to cut down the sycamore. Nor can they definitively say who operated the saw and filmed the act. “We do not need to do so,” Wright said. “Any person who intentionally assisted, encouraged or caused the damage to happen is as guilty as the person who actually used the chainsaw. These men were in it together from first to last.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In a significant development affecting the logistics and transportation sector, the Bardon Truck Stop in Leicestershire has been mandated to cease operations within the next three weeks. This decision follows a ruling by the planning inspectorate, which highlighted severe safety risks associated with the site’s current operations. Established five years ago by proprietor Brett Parker, the Bardon Truck Stop has served as a crucial rest and refueling point for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers traversing North West Leicestershire. Despite its pivotal role, the facility has been embroiled in a protracted legal dispute stemming from shared access issues with the adjacent Charnwood Arms, a Greene King-owned establishment. Parker said: “We have toilets, showers and 24-hour security and now all that is coming to an end. My legal team is looking at other areas but within three weeks I don’t think anything can be done about it. It’s already cost me a fortune.” The contention began with disagreements over the shared access route between the truck stop and the Charnwood Arms. The local council issued an enforcement notice against the truck stop, citing safety concerns. Parker’s subsequent appeal was unsuccessful, leading to the enforcement of the closure order. Planning inspector John Braithwaite underscored the gravity of the situation, noting that patrons of the Charnwood Arms traverse areas where HGVs execute right-angled turns. A road safety assessment indicated a potential collision rate between lorries and pedestrians of once every five to ten years. Braithwaite emphasized that the risk to life is severe and cannot be underestimated, necessitating the immediate cessation of the site’s operations. “The simple truth is that HGVs are manoeuvring, on a regular basis, through a small area that is traversed by customers and guests of the Charnwood Arms. The severity of the risk is, as noted in the [risk assessment], ‘potentially fatal’, and there are no measures that could be introduced to mitigate the risk. The severity of the risk to life cannot be underestimated and the use of the site must cease as soon as is reasonably possible,” Braithwaite said. The decision has elicited varied reactions within the industry. While safety remains a paramount concern, stakeholders emphasize the necessity of balancing regulatory compliance with the operational needs of the transport sector. The closure underscores the pressing need for strategic planning and investment in infrastructure to support the haulage industry, ensuring that safety and operational efficiency are maintained. The impending closure of Bardon Truck Stop serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities inherent in managing shared access facilities and the critical importance of safety in operational planning. As the logistics community navigates this transition, collaborative efforts between operators, local authorities, and industry stakeholders will be essential in developing sustainable solutions that uphold safety standards while supporting the vital functions of the transportation network. BOC, the UK & Ireland’s largest provider of industrial, medical and specialist gases, began procuring specialist articulated flatbed trailers and rigid bodywork solutions from Tiger Trailers in We are witnessing a pivotal moment in the UK’s New research from Gophr, the last-mile delivery business, reveals The head of fleet at a major medical equipment Maltese author James Vella-Bardon will officially launch the fifth and final novel in his The Sassana Stone Pentalogy in his adopted homeland Australia at the 2025 Manly Writers Festival this weekend. The Ring of Ruse describes the last struggle by 16th-century Irish rebels in Connacht against the largest English force to be ever assembled on foreign soil and serves as the culmination of Vella-Bardon’s epic fictional series. The novel also further develops the fate of its protagonist’s secret prize as well as his tortured and strained romantic relationship with the Irish poet-bard, Muireann Mac An Bhaird. Vella-Bardon will feature at the 2025 Manly Writers Festival as a guest alongside acclaimed Australian novelist Emily Maguire, during a talk hosted by Professor Victoria Haskins of the University of Newcastle, New South Wales. The title of the talk - “Historical Fiction Beyond the Border” – is a nod to fiction that breaks away from Anglo-centric historical narratives. He has since published four other books in the series, as well as a novella and short story on Robert the Bruce. The London Economic has praised Vella-Bardon for the “sheer quality, integrity and emotional resonance” of his writing. The Sassana Stone series revisits a historic era through the eyes of a fictional protagonist, the Maltese-born marksman in the Spanish Army of Flanders, Abel de Santiago. After finding himself a castaway on an Irish beach, Santi is captured and sentenced to torture and death, by a brutal English sheriff. He flees his captors through a quirk of fate, taking with him a trinket that, unknown to Santi and his Irish allies, is of immense value and which the Sassanas will stop at nothing to get back. The Armada shipwrecks also spark off a sequence of dramatic events that culminate in a great uprising in Connacht against its English oppressors – one led by the mythical rebel leader, Brian O’Rourke. James Vella-Bardon's novels are available for sale at all your favourite local or online book stores. To view comments, please register for free or log in to your account. A development application has been lodged for a Childcare Centre Designed by Elevation Architecture the proposal seeks a two (2) storey Childcare Centre over the site with a maximum building height (under 9.5m high) The proposal seeks to protect the existing streetscape The proposal will demolish a large portion of the two existing houses though retain and protect the existing pre-1947 building façade and roofline and has integrated this into the childcare centre design The ground level to the rear will be for activity and sleeping rooms The north east corner of the site consist of a reception area The first floor will consist of staff facilities activity rooms and a raised outdoor play area The existing house will be used as covered areas for the outdoor play area on the first floor The proposed child care centre includes a under croft car parking area providing 22 car park spaces (one (1) PWD) The proposed seeks all vehicle and pedestrian access via Chiswick Road The planners at Viva Property Group state “the proposed Childcare centre use is subject to Impact Assessment within the Low-medium density residential zone it is considered that the proposed use is appropriate for the zone and can demonstrated that it complies with the intent of the Low-medium density residential zone code The proposal includes 821.3sqm of gross floor area (GFA) on the 1,853sqm site We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or developments [swt-fb-likebox url=”https://www.facebook.com/yourneighbourhood.com.au” width=”340″ height=”500″ tabs=”timeline,events,messages” hide_cover=”false” show_faces=”true” hide_call_action=”false” small_header=”false” adapt_container_width=”false”] [swt-fb-likebox url=”https://www.facebook.com/yourneighbourhoodperth” width=”340″ height=”500″ tabs=”timeline,events,messages” hide_cover=”false” show_faces=”true” hide_call_action=”false” small_header=”false” adapt_container_width=”false”] [swt-fb-likebox 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slope with a maximum building height of approximately 9.5m The proposal seeks a design consistent of high-quality architectural nature that is appropriate and responsive to the sensitivities of the Character Residential zone The proposal retains the church in its current positioned and extends the building to the rear providing undercroft car parking to the rear of the site and retains the existing church frontage to the street pedestrian path and rear of the church will be removed to facilitate the redevelopment Deep planting and landscaping along the boundaries setback the new child centre to avoid any unreasonable adverse impacts The proposed child care centre includes 17 car parking spaces (one (1) PWD) within the undercroft car parking area Vehicle access is provided to a Vimy Street The planners an Mewing Planning Consultant state “The proposed childcare centre has a scale form and design that reflects the intended built form and design outcomes for the Character Residential Zone and the existing rhythm and pattern of Vimy Street” “The form and design of the proposed development has been guided by the provisions of the Dwelling House code and Traditional Building Character Overlay Code being the assessment benchmarks that would apply to the development of a dwelling house on the site” “It is relevant to note that the Childcare Centre Code does not specify any built form provisions and so a sensitive and contextual design approach has been pursued” The proposal includes 685.3sqm of gross floor area (GFA) We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page Sister to Marie and Isobel and Sister in Law to Keenie Devoted grandmother and great-grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren Rita will be sadly missed by her entire family circle neighbours and Parish community.Her remains will be reposing at her home address 114 Tullybrannigan Road Down from Tuesday 8th October 2024.Rita's remains will leave her late residence on Thursday 10th October 2024 at 9.15am for 10.00am funeral service in The Church Of Our Lady of the Assumption Bryansford.On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy.Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie c/o MJ Sawey and Sons Funeral Directors Share this sad news with friends and loved ones Link An architect-designed house in Brisbane’s middle ring has sold for a jaw-dropping price in what is expected to be one of the biggest sales of the year The Courier Mail understands that The Nest in Bardon which was designed by award-winning Brisbane architect Shaun Lockyer The house was listed with a price guide above $7 million Place New Farm agent Heath Williams sold the five-bedroom Just one of those offers was below $7 million When asked if he expected any more $7 million-plus sales before Christmas “Look at the level of people with that capacity,” he said we found five to six people who were willing to spend in that price range in the western suburbs for the right property.” The Bardon sale comes less than two months after 95-99 McConnell St, Bulimba set a new auction record for the river city when it sold for $8.4 million in September One of multiple living zones at 59 Nestor Ave Mr Williams said he was now trying desperately to find similar properties “I’m desperately trying to find property for the underbidders if you can call them that,” he said “If I had three of these houses on the market I’d be selling them all.” There were seven private inspections of the 4240sq m subtropical estate “The buyers bought it the day that they saw it last Thursday,” Mr Williams said CoreLogic property data shows the sale has set a new record for the inner-western Brisbane suburb of Bardon The Nest at Bardon is bordered by alfresco entertaining areas one of those rare opportunities,” Mr Williams said The house was built over 18 months by a boutique Brisbane builder who moved in to the property in 2015 spotted gum timber floors and floor-to-ceiling glass when you think about the land cost and the build cost it was an incredible architectural home on a beautiful flat block of land with city views.” But the sale is far below the $16 million which Brisbane Broncos chairman Karl Morris is believed to have received for the off-market sale of his estate at 1 King Arthur Tce The former home of Brisbane Broncos Chairman This is Mr Williams’ third sale since returning to the Brisbane property market after spending five years in Dubai and Sydney In 2010 he sold the award-winning H House at 33a Harbour Rd Hamilton to fitness queen Lorna Jane Clarkson for $10.3 million third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent 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Jordan Bolger as Gregory Williams and Levi Brown as Dante Williams Dance tracks and porkpie hats: How to get ready to watch 'This Town' Baz Ashmawy talks Irish humour and leaping into leading man status in 'Faithless' The chaotic joy of family is beautifully captured in season 2 of ‘The Dry’ clever comedy: discover the Best of British collection Strike the right chord with SBS On Demand's Music in the Movies collection 'Juice' creator Mawaan Rizwan on family truthful silliness and being unpredictable If this gamer wants to chase his e-sport dream The Nest, a spectacular five-bedroom home set on a sprawling 4240 square metres of level land, was confirmed as sold on Tuesday by marketing agent Heath Williams, of Place Estate Agents New Farm puts the sale between $7.5 million and $8 million That price tops Bardon’s previous record by at least a whopping $3 million – the previous record of $4.55 million was set in 2016 Mr Williams says there were several offers made on the inner-city acreage property in those 10 days despite the price advertised price guide of $7 million-plus “There was a huge amount of interest at this price point “But this house is unique – where else are you going to find a land of this size “The house was so thoughtfully considered in its design The Nest, designed by leading Brisbane architect Shaun Lockyer, was designed to allow you to imagine you’re living on acreage, that rural land sought by city folk chasing a tree change. For a start, Lockyer purposefully positions the five-bedroom house to one side of the property, so as not to overwhelm the block. Greenery screens the boundary to produce a sense of privacy and sanctuary. Winners: 2019 National Architecture Awards This Byron Bay home is more than a property More importantly, hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent on earthworks to level the block. This has produced more than 1500 square metres of flat, open lawn, designed to mimic the sprawling green field common to true acreage properties. “The clients wanted a sense of air, light and space,” Lockyer says. The house plays a crucial role as well. Lockyer models the design on 1950s-60s modernism, similar to residences you find in California’s Palm Springs. “[My design] has been informed by a prairie style of architecture, where houses sit on big blocks of land,” he says. Apart from a dramatic three-storey elevation on approach, the house works mostly as a single long, open pavilion sitting under deep eaves – defining features of modernist design – which looks onto the sweeping manicured lawn. The spaces breathe. There are interplays of solid and light elements both vertically and horizontally. Lockyer uses a limited palette of authentic materials: sandblasted concrete and zinc cladding; timber, including an impressive spotted gum ceiling; and large spans of glass in the main living areas, which bring the outside in and inside out. “The house and landscape engage,” he says. At the same time, Lockyer recognises this isn’t acreage. He positions the main bedroom and terrace to capture city views, a reminder you’re a handful of kilometres from town. He also doesn’t let spaces sprawl, as you may on a much larger block, creating discrete zones able to interact with each other. “What great architects nail is they provide an emotional response,” says Mr Williams. “This house is one of the best houses in Brisbane and it gives you that emotional response.” Designed by Jardine Architects the proposal is for a Childcare Centre with a maximum building height of 3 storeys (approximately 9.5m high) The site is within a Character Residential zone and will re-utilise the existing dwelling towards the street frontage and rear extension over three separate levels following the site terrain The proposed child care centre has been designed with under croft car parking providing 12 car park spaces (one (1) PWD space) Vehicle and pedestrian access is proposed to Bardon Street The planners at Bartley Burns state “this child care centre will be located within an existing pre‐1946 building which is intended to be retained and extended to the side and rear this building has always been used as a dwelling house and as such is reminiscent of a traditional ‘tin and timber’ design with a front verandah horizontal timber weatherboards and a gable roof with metal sheeting In order to maintain a traditional setting in the surrounding area these original elements/materials will all be retained and the extensions designed to match” with 438.6sqm (33.7%) site cover over the 1,300sqm site to be updated on other projects or developments in Brisbane or surrounds Company installs 210 rooftop solar panels at Bardon Hill headquarters as part of net-zero strategy  have continued the roll-out of renewable energy across their sites with the addition of rooftop solar panels at the company’s Bardon Hill head offices A total of 210 solar panels have been installed as part of Aggregate Industries’ ongoing renewable energy installation project managed by Regenerco with installation carried out by Aniron will be able to generate more than 73,500kWh of power per year equating to 27% of the site’s annual power needs and resulting in a saving of 14.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year The introduction of more renewable energy sources is a key part of Aggregate Industries’ net-zero strategy which aims to achieve zero emissions before 2050 The first major rooftop installation was completed on factory roofs at the company’s Hulland Ward site last year head of decarbonization at Aggregate Industries UK said: ‘It’s great to follow on from our first successful major project at Hulland Ward last year with this next installation ‘We’re really pleased to be able to keep the momentum going on the project and particularly pleased to get this done at Bardon Hill which is strategically a very important site as our head offices ‘The roll-out of renewable energy at our sites is a fundamental part of our net-zero strategy with an overall aim to generate more of our own renewable energy every year We already have the next installations in view and hope to deliver a number of rooftop and ground-mounted solutions by the end of 2025.’ said: ‘It is fantastic to complete another project for Aggregate Industries at their group head office to support them on their clean electricity needs ‘We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to support the company to roll out further successful projects during the rest of this year.’ jobs events and articles direct to your inbox Subscribe Here Agg-Net is the ‘go-to’ website for key decision makers within the aggregates and recycling industries market reports and industry features provide an independent and informed voice for the industry Agg-Net is the official digital partner for Hillhead providing unrivalled coverage of our June event 7 Regent StreetNottinghamNG1 5BSUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)115 941 1315 but had been a resident of Marco Island for the past 25 years He received an honorable discharge from the U.S Ken’s career was spent as an entrepreneur in the radio frequency microwave electronics industry having owned several businesses throughout the years When he wasn’t commuting between his home in Marco Island and his business in New York He served several tours as Commodore of the Sailing Association of Marco Island as well as volunteering in the Civil Air Patrol He participated in the CAP’s coastal patrol missions if you were at the Veterans Day Services at Veteran’s Park you would have witnessed Ken doing the traditional flyover that Ken developed his life-long passion for sailing His first act was not to break out a bottle of Champagne to celebrate his retirement; rather he went on the internet to order global cruising guides It was his life’s dream to sail around the world He spent several years planning the trip and finally accomplished that dream from 2013-2015 sailing in his Island Packet sailboat which he had bought and equipped for the adventure he was joined by 57 friends who met him at various points around the world he started by getting a single-engine pilot’s license but as the years passed he added certifications in twin engines and seaplanes His flying passion culminated in his ownership of a Cessna 182 RG His health declined steadily over the past few years and he passed away peacefully in his sleep There’s no doubt that he is cracking off-color jokes and finding the single malt scotch supply on the other side A memorial service will be held in Bethesda By sharing a fond memory or writing a kind tribute you will be providing a comforting keepsake to those in mourning If you have an existing account with this site you can create an account by clicking on the Log in button below Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: By 2025-02-14T16:55:00+00:00 A vital truck stop in Leicestershire has been ordered to close down after the planning inspectorate said the “severity of the risk to life” could not be underestimated said he had built the site up from scratch five years ago and there had never been an accident at the lorry park He claimed that a falling out with the landlord of a Greene King-owned pub next door had spiralled into a legal fight which had resulted in it receiving an enforcement notice served on it by the local council the truck stop must now close down in three weeks Parker said: “I was given four weeks to close the business but by the time legal teams sent the information I’d only got three weeks from now “I have put so much hard work into this place right and centre and over the five years there has not been one accident with our shared access; however therefore my planning permission and appeals have been denied “We are creating business for everyone else and providing a safe place to park the area that’s pointed out as having the highest need for truck parking and here I am trying to make a business survive and they have shut me down.” planning inspectorate John Braithwaite said customers to the Charnwood Arms next door passed through space where HGVs made right angled turns to or from the site He said the potential for collisions between lorries and pedestrians had been identified in a road safety assessment with the likelihood of a collision calculated as one every five to 10 years the conflict between pedestrians and HGVs in front of the Charnwood Arms is ‘…an accident waiting to happen’,” Braithwaite said “The simple truth is that HGVs are manoeuvring through a small area that is traversed by customers and guests of the Charnwood Arms and there are no measures that could be introduced to mitigate the risk “The severity of the risk to life cannot be underestimated and the use of the site must cease as soon as is reasonably possible.” showers and 24-hour security and now all that is coming to an end “My legal team is looking at other areas but within three weeks I don’t think anything can be done about it A spokesperson for the Charnwood Arms said: “We note a recent decision by the Planning Inspectorate to support an enforcement notice by North West Leicestershire district council against Bardon Truck Park “The truck park first opened during the Covid-19 lockdown when pubs were closed and at the time was described as temporary so this is a return to the original position “We do not like to see any business forced to close or move but the planning inspector confirmed that the current arrangement is dangerous for our customers “We must prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our teams and customers and we had serious concerns about the multiple HGVs that had to cross our car park to access the truck park which is why we supported the council’s case.” The RHA said it was calling on officials in Leicestershire to help secure new driver facilities we’re urging the local council and MP to quickly help facilitate alternative safe and secure facilities for lorry drivers operating in the area,” a spokesman said.  North West Leicestershire district council did not respond as we went to press.  Folkestone Services has been ranked as the best service station in the UK for lorry drivers in a survey carried out by by West Midlands-based haulier Breakwells Transport - with Leeming Bar Services on the A1 (M) deemed the worst Roads minister Lilian Greenwood visited the ADS Truckstop in Stoke this week to see how it had spent its share of government funds on improving its site including new parking bays and security measures Nearly half of lorry drivers are dissatisfied with the quality and number of HGV truck stops according to a new survey from independent watchdog Site powered by Webvision Cloud written by prolific Maltese-Australian author James Vella-Bardon Newsbook Malta held a frank conversation about his acclaimed and award-winning THE SASSANA STONE PENTALOGY series and looks back at the saga of publishing it all ‘JVB’ discusses the journey he undertook to write the series the recent Maltese clamour surrounding Gladiator 2 his feelings about historical fiction and his thoughts on the novel’s Roman Catholic undertones You’ve previously mentioned that the first book in this series, THE SHERIFF’S CATCH Anglocentric accounts you read as a boy in Malta What was the actual moment that inspired Sheriff During my earliest years – in the UAE – if anyone asked I remember my dad happily showing off his UK driver licence while my mum was a Royal School of Music I was encouraged to always read in English: Enid Blyton and whatever else was read by kids at the time Our eventual return to Malta via Sydney led to my exposure to the Continental tradition and an island which was a Roman Catholic hotbed Inevitably this was one element that worked on my subconscious I would find it puzzling that ‘Anglo-Saxon’ novelists like Bernard Cornwell (Sharpe Series Saxon Tales) and James Clavell (Shogun) often made fun of and derided Catholic priests and ministers with Catholics always portrayed as the enemy I just found that this narrative did not represent all of us English speakers So I gravitated more towards ‘Continental’ novels that were translated into English like the works of Wu Ming or Arturo Perez-Reverte and it definitely stimulated me a whole lot more to do that The setting I chose was the Spanish Armada but focusing more on the Spanish and the Irish point of view What are we to expect from this last novel JVB: The series predominantly tells the story of a Spanish Armada survivor in Ireland named Abelardo de Santiago – or ‘Santi’ for short Many people have heard about the Spanish Armada 1588 and the famous naval victory of the English at Calais Not many know that many of the Spanish Armada ships were shipwrecked on the coast of western Ireland At the time the English were brutally attempting to subdue Ireland again and they had 2000 men in their largest garrison at Dublin – half of whom were Irish They freaked out when they learned that all these Spaniards were unexpectedly landing in Ireland so that they ordered that all of the Spanish castaways be put to death The fact that any Spaniards survived at all was all down to the heroic bravery of Irish chieftains who granted them protection and refuge This led to a few of these chieftains being destroyed – or should I say martyred The series follows my protagonist Santiago from the initial events that lead him to reluctantly form part of the Armada with the first novel THE SHERIFF’S CATCH being a ‘man on the run’ account the second novel A REBEL NORTH being more like ‘Dances With Wolves’ in which a stranger must integrate into a strange land The third novel HERO OF ROSCLOTHER is about one of the most amazing sieges in history and the fourth novel TRIALS IN TUMULT is essentially a novel about forbidden love My latest offering and the last novel in the series sees Santi partaking in the desperate struggle to free Gaelic Connacht I think the twists in this last novel are the sharpest there’s been in the series and the battle scenes are from another planet There’s a Game Of Thrones element in that people unexpectedly perish at highly unexpected times a chilling and therefore suspenseful sense throughout like a rug being pulled out from under your feet The enemy has been badly underestimated throughout the series so that the reader is left constantly asking how Santi or anyone on his side will manage to survive At the time England sent the largest force it had ever sent overseas to subdue the Irish rebels in Connacht The Armada survivors were part of the rebellion which was sparked off by the Armada landings which raised Gaelic hopes of Spanish support against the English crown It’s a fascinating arc of history that is covered in the pentalogy JVB: The series largely focuses on the theme I always seem to write about which is a peoples fight for self-determination But there are many other secondary themes wrapped around that It must be amazing for you to have written five novels JVB: I need to rewind back to 2009; God knows it feels like a long time ago now I wanted to do something fresh and original which is always a terrible idea when it comes to achieving commercial success But I was younger and more arrogant back then and my cunning plan was to break away from the usual fantasy novel series and the aforementioned Anglocentric historical novels to create something new My cunning plan was to create a series of books similar in blueprint to the classic fantasy novel series like those penned by Tolkien or a GRR Martin but base the story on recorded human history And the canvas that I chose was the sixteenth century since it is the most incredible century that man ever experienced I stumbled across a small book by an Irish journalist called ‘Ireland: Graveyard Of the Spanish Armada.’ I was baffled by the link between the Spanish Armada and Ireland so that I reached out for the book and read it cover to cover I could not believe the stories about the Spanish Armada shipwrecks in Ireland and what happened to the survivors there and how the landings sparked off a whole rebellion in Connacht with the Gaels seeking to overthrow the English all these different cultures clashing in one place I researched everything I could about the event and I took up the advice of a prominent writer in New Zealand: write the novel you want Last year an editor at Harper Collins was introduced to my work by my agent in London He read a bit of my Armada and Bruce stuff then asked to read the project I was working on That project was a sprawling 165,988-word epic (your standard novel is 80,000 words) set in England and the Eastern Roman Empire The editor wanted me to make some changes to this manuscript so that I incorporated his feedback and wrote another draft this year since their current list of historical novelists aren’t selling It was disappointing and a whole heap of work for nothing I wrote a novella and a short story about Scottish king and national hero Robert the Bruce I also wrote a hardboiled fantasy novella named BEREK THE BLACKGUARD under a nom de plume solely because I wanted to learn how to self-publish I remember that it got a couple of good online reviews And then there were the two Byzantine manuscripts I mentioned JVB: I took five friends along to watch it too I think that the Maltese who contributed to the amazing sets designed for the movie should be really pleased with themselves – they were great sets I think that this chiefly Maltese contribution was the best part of the movie by a country mile I read somewhere that a few years ago the Sydney Writers Festival decided to include non-fiction It is widely said that men predominantly read non-fiction Have you not considered pivoting to non-fiction JVB: It’s often been put to me that men read non-fiction who I was lucky enough to meet in person a few years back told me that men read non-fiction and women read fiction invited me to his hotel in Sydney when he was passing through He told me that I ‘write great’ but that ‘men don’t read’ that the US publishing industry does not produce fiction for men since ‘men watch football and play video games.’ He asked me to change my protagonist Abel de Santiago into a woman I think it’s a trend we need to push back against Fiction is the only area which puts you in the shoes of another character which increases one’s emotional intelligence It’s also sad that tech seems to be swiftly reducing the number of men who read fiction People better qualified than me have written about what a silent catastrophe this has been for society at large And then we are all surprised at the types of leaders we get nowadays There are also other pockets of resistance who I’ve previously written book reviews for You can buy the books from any online retailer – your local bookshop or library will likely also order it in for you There’s also an audio version of THE SHERIFF’S CATCH which has won reputable international awards and nominations and was also named ‘Book of the Month’ at the University of Malta back in 2018 There’s also a wicked and acclaimed trailer of the novel which you can watch on YouTube We use cookies to ensure users are given the best experience on our website We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences 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Maltese partner a Belgian chef trained at the prestigious Ter Groene Poorte in Bruges met his wife while both were travelling in Sydney A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta) where Maarten honed his culinary skills at the renowned Chez Philippe before their decision to open their own restaurant an opportunity in Ghent—a city they both adored—solidified their decision and the vibrant university city offered the perfect setting to bring a taste of Malta to Belgium Villa Bardon’s menu is a testament to their love for fresh seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean cuisine inspired by Maarten’s expertise and their Maltese roots ensuring a fresh experience with every visit From handmade pasta to their famous sourdough bread which began as a lockdown project during the pandemic and has since become a beloved tradition and allorino are also favourites among regulars offering a sweet taste of Malta to accompany their meals The restaurant’s charm extends beyond its menu With a cosy outdoor terrace perfect for warm-weather dining and an intimate wine cellar ideal for winter gatherings Villa Bardon is designed for every occasion they’ve curated an impressive collection of natural and premium wines including a selection of Maltese bottles—a nod to their roots Whether you’re seeking a delicious meal or a cosy atmosphere Villa Bardon invites you to experience the warmth of Malta in the heart of Ghent Kindly check your inbox after sign-up to confirm subscription Edited by Brian Byrne. All material ©2005-2025 Kilcullen Diary as published and individually to the contributors concerned. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Diary. Submissions and Letters welcome. Email us or phone/text 086 8267104 The Editor reserves the right to refuse to publish any material Text description provided by the architects Managing and Creative Director of award-winning Brisbane-based architectural practice bureau^proberts The house is situated on a wide, ridge-top block in the hilly Brisbane suburb of Bardon, falling steeply due-north to a tree reserve. © Alicia Taylor PhotographyAmongst an established avenue of large gabled interwar houses, the facade from the street is familiar. Angular monochrome textures screen the house in what Proberts describes as “a strident interpretation of the more traditional gables and hip roofs of its surrounds”.  © Alicia Taylor Photography“The materials and screens are deliberately constructed to reveal shapes and framework that draw on its Queenslander context,” says Proberts.  Behind the screened façade, a triangular skylight shrouds the entryway and creates a private transitional space that plays with light and shade, and obscures inside from out.  © Alicia Taylor PhotographyThis seamless connection with the landscape proliferates as the hallway descends to the main living level, which is designed around an internal courtyard.  “The design is grounded in – and strongly connected to – the landscape and characteristics of its sloping site,” Liam said.  © Alicia Taylor PhotographyUpstairs, the master bedroom and ensuite perch amongst the tree tops, drawing the landscape in through seamless glazing and low-level louvres. Along the eastern side, the additional bedrooms enjoy full-height ventilation and privacy, protected by the screened façade as it extends from the entry.  North-South SectionLiam’s understanding of subtropical living and passion for the Queensland architectural vernacular stems from his childhood, growing up in the tin and timber cottages of Spring Hill.  © Alicia Taylor PhotographyDark and stained timber feature as expressed beams against a backdrop of lime- washed hoop pine features extensively throughout the main living spaces (as panelling yet familiar collection of forms and materials combined in an exciting and thoughtful way You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email A luxury Bardon home in inner Brisbane has sold for more than $7.5 million in just 10 days The suburb record smashing near new build designed by architect Shaun Lockyer had a guide of $7 million plus The Nestor Avenue home previously traded as an original 1950s home designed by architect Neville Lund on 4,240 sqm land that was originally owned by the Stuartholme Convent Lockyer was called in to design the luxury five bedroom home dubbed The Nest that was completed in 2016 The five bedroom home draws its inspiration from modern roots expressed through the juxtaposition of heavy vertical and light horizontal planes highlighting itself as an amazing representation of sub-tropical architecture Spotted Gum timber and floor-to-ceiling glass The five bedrooms are located on one side of the property the master suite complete with its own walking wardrobe and bathroom living and dining space opens to the swimming pool 1000 bottle wine cellar and a tennis court in the grounds The former Bardon record has stood since 2016 when a five bed home sold for $4.55 million We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home this is the house where everyone knows your name But unlike the hit TV show’s main character Sam Malone Located at 7 Stainwood Court in beautiful Bardon this house comes with a unique feature – a replica of the original Boston bar from the hit American sitcom that aired from 1982 to 1993 The bar was built by the home’s previous owner – a massive fan of the show who travelled to Boston to personally measure up the bar and then recreate the magic in the Bardon house which was built after the previous owner measured and replicated the one made famous in the Boston sitcom and has been home to Brisbane legal eagle Paul Tully managing director of McInnes Wilson Lawyers “The bar area is quite unique,” Mr Tully said “The previous owner was a music producer and slightly eccentric so he modelled it on the bar from Cheers “When we bought the house it had flashing lights and was full of American sporting memorabilia.” and the only flashing lights are those you can see in the city the family has also played host to up to five extra nieces and nephews who stayed for various stints as they completed studies or apprenticeships the Tullys have remodelled a lot of the interior over the years from bathrooms to the kitchen plus updated a lot of the soft furnishings “The home has great city views and it’s very high on the hill and so gets great breezes in “There’s quite a lot of space and the living area for the children is on another level one of the biggest bedrooms I have ever seen “Plus you would almost have a game of cricket in the walk-in wardrobe And you could play cricket in the walk-in robe The house has five bedrooms including the third level “parents master retreat” an ensuite with a spa bath and that massive walk-in wardrobe Adjoining that whole-level space is the bar and entertaining area The lower level is home to the double garage Level one is where you will find three of the bedrooms The second level is home to the main living areas including the kitchen which is equipped with three Liebherr fridges and freezers a huge butler’s pantry and black Caesarstone benchtops there is a formal dining room and the family room You could watch Cheers in the home theatre the resort-style pool is surrounded by palm trees there is a 10,000L plumbed rainwater tank and landscaped gardens “You can entertain very successfully at this house plus it’s only 3km to Suncorp Stadium and I sometimes walk into work in the CBD too,” Mr Tully said Ray White CBD Residential agent Julian Gardner said the home ascends “like a monolith out of one of Bardon’s most exclusive enclaves” “This is an enormous tri-level executive entertainer on 1263sq m of land which impressively asserts itself into a wonderful environment of prestige properties,” he said “And the bar – overlooking the city lights – is like a parent’s utopia.” The property will go under than hammer at 4pm on November 16