you’ll put lululemon’s most popular men’s performance shirt – the Metal Vent Tech – through its paces breathable and sweat-wicking; it’s designed for movement and made to last Every participant will be fitted with a new Metal Vent Tech shirt to wear during the challenge – and take home after Choose your erg machine (ski erg or bike erg) and clock as many metres as you can in five minutes the more entries you get in a major prize draw with a whopping $10,000 prize pack up for grabs – including a $5000 lululemon voucher and $5000 gym membership Whether you’re a gym regular or just keen to push your limits serious bragging rights and a chance to truly test-drive premium performance apparel Find out more and book your spot today This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with lululemon Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time One of Sydney’s most popular spots to mark Anzac Day has scrapped the traditional game of two-up as it prepares to honour Australian and New Zealand service men and women this week whose founders included Australian members of the Rats of Tobruk will host its annual April 25 dawn service at Bondi Beach on Friday A crowd plays two-up at North Bondi RSL Club on Anzac Day last year.Credit: Edwina Pickles the day’s proceedings will not include two-up inside the club at the north end of the iconic strip of sand in Sydney’s eastern suburbs North Bondi RSL Club chief executive Blake Johnson said the club had responded to veteran members’ requests to maintain a family environment throughout the full day and to avoid offering two-up on Anzac Day when the club commenced two-up mid-afternoon the environment became significantly more rowdy and most younger families left the venue,” he said “Our veteran members have asked that the club be a family environment and a place for respectful remembrance and personal connection between veterans Two-up is often played with three coins.Credit: Edwina Pickles The North Bondi club is known as Tobruk House and the Rathouse in recognition of early members who formed the RSL sub-branch in 1944 Some of them were among the 14,000 Australians who led the legendary defence of the Libyan port town of Tobruk when it was besieged by German forces during World War II a game in which coins are tossed in the air and bets are placed on which side of them is facing up when they land It is one of only three days of the year that it is legal to be played in NSW Photographs captured by this masthead showed a crowd participating in games at North Bondi RSL Club on Anzac Day last year “Many of our members enjoy the tradition of two-up and having a punt and there is nothing wrong with that,” said Johnson describing the absence of the game at North Bondi as a minor change from recent years our priority is remembering our veterans killed in service and supporting their families “We anticipate that not offering two-up may result in some small reduction in revenue on the day which can also be played on Victory in the Pacific Day on August 15 and after midday on Remembrance Day on November 11 under NSW law will still be a feature of Anzac Day events at other RSL clubs and venues in Sydney and around the state Sydney’s main dawn service on Friday will be held at Martin Place followed by the Anzac Day march in the city Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter One of Sydney\\u2019s most popular spots to mark Anzac Day has scrapped the traditional game of two-up as it prepares to honour Australian and New Zealand service men and women this week the day\\u2019s proceedings will not include two-up inside the club at the north end of the iconic strip of sand in Sydney\\u2019s eastern suburbs North Bondi RSL Club chief executive Blake Johnson said the club had responded to veteran members\\u2019 requests to maintain a family environment throughout the full day and to avoid offering two-up on Anzac Day the environment became significantly more rowdy and most younger families left the venue,\\u201D he said \\u201COur veteran members have asked that the club be a family environment and a place for respectful remembrance and personal connection between veterans \\u201CMany of our members enjoy the tradition of two-up and having a punt and there is nothing wrong with that,\\u201D said Johnson \\u201CWe anticipate that not offering two-up may result in some small reduction in revenue on the day but our families are more important.\\u201D Sydney\\u2019s main dawn service on Friday will be held at Martin Place followed by the Anzac Day march in the city Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories A Sydney RSL has cancelled a popular Anzac Day tradition to keep things family friendly after veteran members raised concerns about the increasingly "rowdy" environment inside the club in recent years A Sydney RSL has decided to axe two-up from its commemoration of Anzac Day in an effort to keep the occasion family-friendly and respectful Two-up is a traditional game played on Anzac Day where pubgoers spin a coin in the air and punters place bets on whether the coin will face heads or tails It can legally only be played on April 25 and two other days of the year in NSW with anyone under 18 years prohibited from participating The decision to scrap the game followed a request from veteran members North Bondi RSL Club chief executive Blake Johnson said in recent years the mood at the club had become "significantly more rowdy" prompting younger families to leave the venue He said the change would help the club promote an environment of “respectful remembrance”.  our priority is remembering our veterans killed in service and supporting their families," he said "We anticipate that not offering two-up may result in some small reduction in revenue on the day but our families are more important.” The club will still hold its annual dawn service on the beach Waverley Council Bondi Ward Councillor Margaret Merten backed the decision ahead of Friday's “solemn occasion”.  “I think we should respect the club’s and veterans’ wishes to keep the space family-friendly throughout the day,” Ms Merten told NewsWire “It is a valid and important point (and) I think the club has made the right call “There are plenty of other places in Bondi that are hosting two-up games and anyone who wants to go along and play will have lots of choice.” Two-up is generally played at RSLs across the country to commemorate Australia's military past.  The limited materials required to play it made it a common pastime during World War One North Bondi RSL has cancelled its customary game of two-up for Anzac Day opting instead to maintain a respectful and family-oriented environment throughout the day The club, which will still host its annual dawn service at Bondi Beach on Friday, made the decision following requests from veteran members concerned about the increasingly rowdy atmosphere in past years “On past Anzac Days, when the club commenced two-up mid-afternoon, the environment became significantly more rowdy and most younger families left the venue,” said North Bondi RSL Club chief executive Blake Johnson families and the wider community,” Johnson said is typically a staple of Anzac Day commemorations across New South Wales and one of only three days it is legal to play it While it will continue at other RSL clubs and venues statewide its absence at North Bondi marks a notable departure calling the move a “minor change” from previous years our priority is remembering our veterans killed in service and supporting their families.” also known as Tobruk House or the Rathouse was founded in 1944 by veterans including members of the Rats of Tobruk “We anticipate that not offering two-up may result in some small reduction in revenue on the day,” Johnson said The decision marks a departure from previous Anzac Day proceedings at North Bondi RSL where two-up was traditionally played in the afternoon The club said the change was made in response to veteran members’ concerns about maintaining a respectful family-friendly atmosphere throughout the day Sydney’s main Anzac Day dawn service will take place at Martin Place followed by the traditional march through the CBD Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The north-facing oceanfront unit at 6/77 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi, is located in one of the most iconic buildings in the sought-after beachside locale. The art deco style building is located in a prominent position directly beside the North Bondi Grassy Knoll and is one of only two buildings with direct access to the beachfront promenade. The spacious bedroom has a built-in mirrored wardrobe and en suite bathroom. The unit has been updated tiled flooring, modernised bathroom and kitchen featuring stone benchtops.  The building boasts security intercom, an outdoor shower and a large common outdoor area offering breathtaking views of both North Bondi and Bondi beaches. The unit was sold on January 31 for $2,320,000 after about two weeks on the market. Brothers offload North Bondi investment for $1.27 million to buy own homes Rare opportunity to buy two side-by-side penthouses overlooking Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach A one-bedroom Bondi Beach apartment is Australia's most expensive sale The selling agents from Raine & Horne Double Bay reportedly initially set a price guide  of $1 million before increasing it twice due to buyer interest. It was eventually sold after expressions of interest were sought. 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 We are always looking to grow the Surf Life Saving NSW family Explore our programs and resources and make sure you know how to safely enjoy our coastline before visiting the beach The latest Surf Life Saving news and upcoming events in NSW CPR and Mental Health First Aid courses available across NSW and the ACT Surf Life Saving sport showcases the skills and physical abilities required to save a life Our 75,000 members are core to Surf Life Saving NSW We have a range of resources to support volunteers involved in member training and education Across NSW more than 20,000 patrol members dedicate their time each year to protecting and saving lives along our coastline Our 129 surf lifesaving clubs are the lifeblood of the movement Members can access the SLS Members Online Store via the SLS Members Area or visit the SLSNSW Shop News The 2025 NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships with North Bondi SLSC emerging victorious on the overall club point score and many athletes shining on the big stage Four age groups competed through to finals in the flag pit while U13s hit the water for the first time at Collaroy to round out a bumper four days of Championships racing the U11s kicked us off with some rapid movement across the sand A tight race between two Central Coast clubs in the U11 Male final saw Copacabana SLSC’s Rafferty Thornton pip Louie Veness of North Avoca SLSC to the day’s first gold medal and moments later Jasmine Shardlow of Cronulla SLSC defended her crown from the U10s against Alex Onley of Coogee SLSC Bronte SLSC’s Emily Snow was the best of the bunch in the U12 Female Flags and Narooma SLSC’s Liam Tague added to a podium yesterday in the sprint with gold in the U13 Male Flags where conditions were very challenging and competitors put on an excellent demonstration of board and swim skills a North Bondi exhibition saw Mia Hoo prove her dominance once again while clubmate Bart Carmody was the Male Iron champion for the 13s Lucy Whitehead and Tamzin Woolston (the U13 Female Board winner) were too good in the Female Board Relay ahead of Avoca Beach SLSC and Lennox Head Alstonville SLSC and Jordan Prince won the Male Board Relay Jack Keough from Byron Bay backed up his Country Championships gold medal with the same again at state level in the U13 Male Board It all led to North Bondi’s eventual overall point score victory with Wanda finishing second and Manly coming in third The final day of the Championships also saw the Inclusive events contested with huge attendance to race through a beach program at North Steyne The 2025 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships continues on Wednesday 12 March and Thursday 13 March with the Masters Championships before Open and Surf Boat athletes hit Queenscliff Friday 14 March FULL RESULTS Digital Garden Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Sydney without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Sydney While there are a few new additions on the menu fresh and seasonal produce remains at the heart of this beachside babe cooking it over the hibachi grill so it’s succulent and imbued with a slight smoky flavour It’s topped with house-cured pancetta then sandwiched between an organic semolina bun baked fresh by the team each day We love the sound of the Dolce Vita Spritz (limoncello which changes daily depending on the catch of the day the whole grilled market fish arrives bathed in a herby butter sauce with green olives now served in a house-made corn soft shell filled with lightly fried local fish pickled cabbage and green corn puree with waxleaf for a citrus hit A post shared by avriltreasure (@avriltreasure) “The beauty of the market seafood menu is that there is always something new to try when you visit,” says Coumont “The produce is cooked simply to highlight the seafood’s natural flavours like blue swimmer crab lightly dusted with olive oil and thyme before grilling or fried whitebait and school prawns.” we bring in a whole tuna and use the entire fish in different ways including tuna belly sashimi and grilled tuna steaks dressed with tomato I’m also excited to show guests how delicious lesser-known fish can be when handled the right way,” Coumont adds On weekends, North Bondi Fish offers a bottomless menu featuring a zesty share-style feast and free-flowing booze for $95 per person North Bondi Fish offers exactly the kind of dishes you want to enjoy by the sea Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Gelato Messina has created a one-off flavour with the Madrid fashion house: a silky beetroot and dark chocolate number that’s a “little unexpected but super tasty” which will be available in Sydney for two days – and it’s on the house travel spots and more – curated by those who know there will be three Messina classics too: pandan and coconut sorbet Charcoal Chicken and Rosewater Desserts: A Local’s Guide to Merrylands Where Chefs Eat: Peter Gilmore Really Knows Crows Nest Ex-Tradies Grill Hard-to-Find Mexican Street Snacks First Look: Berta’s Deli Knows “Everyone Loves a Sandwich” One of the NRL’s toughest players has made a quiet big money move that could point to his future beyond footy Roosters star Victor Radley has snapped up a beach investment pad and just days later put it up for rent at $1100 per week The 27-year-old has had a concerning history with head knocks recently but his purchase of 3/38 Ramsgate Ave, North Bondi looks to have been a switched-on move He’s got the two-bedroom Art Deco beauty for a cool $1.26m The median sale price for two-bedders in the suburb was $1.36m over the past year according to PropTrack, so this is well under that, and with neighbours like Hugh Jackman nearby Jarryd Hayne’s dwindling fortune exposed Victor Radley with partner Taylah Cratchley and son Vinnie French doors open to a “communal garden courtyard” is another who calls glamorous North Bondi home Homes there are so sought after, that last month a tiny 35 sqm flat sold for a whopping $2.32m. The sales agents for the 64 sqm “chic garden retreat” Ray White Double Bay’s Nathan Ryland and Taylah Drinkwater But other sources confirmed it was the rugby league enforcer Records show it exchanged last Friday and by Monday it was up for rent with the $1100 per week asking price That’s up from the $800 weekly rent being charged in November The new tenant won’t be able to move in until the apartment settles in his name — presumably in about five weeks It’s understood the vendor is an investor from the North Shore who’d bought the one-bedder at the rear of the block of 12 for $1.19m in 2022 That owner looks to have done a decent reno with the apartment described as “beautifully reimagined” It features a modern gas kitchen with European appliances and French doors open to a “communal garden courtyard” MORE: Dud relaunch: Maccas’ quiet-axed Aus service is back A modern gas kitchen with European appliances The two-bedroom apartment is at the rear of the block of 12 North Bondi boasts some of Australia’s most wanted and most expensive homes has good form with previous property purchases there He was only 20 when he bought a two-bedder as his first home for $1.2m in 2018 just a year after he made his NRL debut for the Roosters against the Newcastle Knights The trained carpenter then bought a four-bedroom house in Waverley for $2,999,000 and did a $500k reno he decided he needs a larger family home so he’s had a couple of unsuccessful attempts to try to sell it with $4.4m and then $4m price guides That’s now listed for rent with hopes of $2,650 per week MORE: ‘Free Porsches’ offered to Aussie unit owners 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 advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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NSW 20264 4 2For SaleAuctionLuxurious & Modern Coastal Masterpiece with Effortless CharmA stunning blend of coastal sophistication and modern design this newly built residence offers a serene sanctuary in one of Bondi's most sought-after pockets Crafted to harmonise with its natural surroundings the home showcases sculptural concrete curves and elegant stone finishes that echo the nearby coastline clean lines and refined materials come together in a warm Bathed in natural sunlight thanks to its prized north-facing rear aspect the home is a celebration of space and light From the striking glass foyer to the breathtaking central atrium and sun-drenched terrace every corner is designed to connect seamlessly with the outdoors Expansive living zones flow effortlessly into a private poolside retreat Perched in a peaceful cul-de-sac at the elevated end of Murriverie Road the home is just a short stroll from Bondi's northern shoreline and the vibrant energy of Campbell Parade all within easy reach - Seamless indoor-outdoor living from the moment you enter - Expansive open plan lounge and dining anchored by a Heat & Glo gas fireplace - Elegant double doors open to a covered alfresco area ideal for entertaining - Mosaic-tiled swimming pool framed by tropical landscaping and sun-soaked lawn - Sculptural timber staircase leads to four oversized bedrooms upstairs - Primary suite with luxe marble ensuite and walk-in robe - Two additional bedrooms with shared access to a designer bathroom featuring a freestanding tub - Close to prestigious schools and the harbourside elegance of Rose Bay “Houses like these come up only every three to four years,” he says. “I have not had a house on 508 square metres of land for several years, and not with the exceptional width internally of this house. I’m currently building in the next street, and on my DA, I was still not able to get the width and the volume of this house. “If this house was on the market seven months ago, I would have sold my unrenovated house and bought this one.” It’s high praise from an agent who regularly negotiates deals on some of North Bondi’s finest homes. Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines. Designed by Passer Architects and built three years ago, the property is surprisingly private given the cheek-by-jowl nature of housing in this coveted pocket. Steel window baffles, a two-story white batten privacy screen, and robust blade walls ensure seclusion, and dense landscaping encircling the rear yard provides a green backdrop while shielding residents from the neighbours. A lushly planted central courtyard delivers northern light to the home’s ground-floor living spaces, amplified by a dramatic double-height void over the lounge room. The upper level is also flooded with light, thanks to the strategic placement of windows and skylights. 15 of the best homes for sale in New South Wales Interstate buyer swoops in and scores Sydney apartment with pool for $397,000 ‘Hot little pocket’: Young family splashes $8.45m on north shore home Back inside, the kitchen features a chunky island bench with breakfast bar seating, Miele appliances, a butler’s pantry and glass splashbacks framing more greenery. There are engineered oak floors underfoot here, and playful crazy paving in the family room, while Navurban joinery provides storage in both living spaces. There’s a bedroom and en suite with a study zone at entry level and four more bedrooms upstairs, including a spacious main bedroom with a full-width balcony, a walk-through wardrobe and a stylish en suite with a skylit double rain shower and a mosaic marble feature wall. While Serrao says most of the interest has been from locals looking to upgrade, he’s also fielding inquiry from expats and Americans keen to buy into the Bondi dream. A tiny 35 sqm flat has sold for a whopping $2.32m But it’s no ordinary studio space — 6/77 Ramsgate Ave, North Bondi is just 50m from Australia’s most famous beach and there’s an incredible view of the sand from the lounge room The price set a record for a studio within the building and a per sqm rate suburb record for older-style properties “We had more than 60 people through one of the open homes in just 35 sqm it was difficult to get them all through in half an hour,” says Raine and Horne Double Bay’s Christophe Serrao who shared the listing with principal Ric Serrao $370k richer: Insane property hack revealed The late owner bought it more than 70 years ago in the 1950s but then increased it to $1.1m and then $1.3m due to early interest “Expressions of interest offers close at 3pm on Friday the 31st and offers that were submitted started at $1.1m The hot listing attracted more than 600 inquiries and 250 people inspected it in two weeks and it was bucketing rain,” Christophe said He attributes its popularity to the location view and its rarity — there are just 18 apartments in the company title block and they rarely come up for sale MORE: Shock salary needed to afford home This one was owned by the late Anthony Bonnici who bought it when it was built in the 1950s for an unknown sum — but not very much because no-one wanted to live at Bondi Beach in those days there were seven Bondi local buyers fighting over it at the end and the agent isn’t saying who the purchaser is But given there’s no car space and the extraordinary price you’d have to suspect it was a neighbour within the building looking to increase the size of their apartment Warning: 36 new no-go Aus suburbs exposed NSW 20261 1 SoldSold for $2,320,000 on Jan 31 2025North Facing Oceanfront Sanctuary with Breathtaking Views and Premier Beachside AccessOn the market for the first time since initially constructed in the 1950's this charming north facing haven occupies a dream location in one of only two buildings with direct access to the beachfront promenade Set directly above North Bondi's grassy knoll this breathtaking position allows the luxury of watching the waves crash in from the comfort of your own couch The open layout promotes a relaxed flowing lifestyle while the spacious bedroom also has a large mirrored built-in wardrobe Stroll to a different café every morning and immerse yourself into this iconic local scene of restaurants and eateries with the sands of the beach always only footsteps away - Once in a lifetime opportunity right at the waters edge - Never before sold apartment in a very tightly held complex - Prominent Art Deco building exuding period character - Extensive glass frames views over the grassy knoll & sand - Gas kitchen with stone benchtops & large tiled splashback - Modern bathroom with tiled surfaces & a spacious shower - The closest building to Bondi Beach with direct access to promenade - Buses travel directly to Bondi Junction & Circular Quay All about the view … the prized outlook from Simone Zimmermann’s North Bondi property takes in Bondi Icebergs and the full stretch of Australia’s most famous beach Fashion mogul Simone Zimmermann has snapped up the granny flat on the property directly in front of her North Bondi home and you won’t believe the price she’s paid The $12.5m off-market purchase price of the flat which is the talk of the North Bondi surf club is all about protecting her prized view taking in the full stretch of Australia’s most iconic beach “She was worried about someone building on top of the granny flat which would completely wipe it out!” said one of the surfie locals ‘Disgusting’: Jackie O in $30m neighbour war The $12.5m granny flat purchase is yet another addition to the expanding property empire of fashion queens Nicky and Simone Zimmermann It’s understood the off-market deal was recently negotiated by Raine and Horne Double Bay/North Bondi principal Ric Serrao Records show Simone bought the three-bedroom home on a 241sqm block for $5.5m in 2017 via Serrao “Capturing world class views over Bondi Beach from two impressive levels … designed to capitalise on its unique elevated position on the pinnacle of Ben Buckler peninsula it offers indoor/outdoor entertaining in perfect privacy,” the realestate.com.au ad said at the time So no doubt Simone was horrified when Waverley Council approved plans for the subdivision of the property directly in front which has been long owned by the Smiles family — containing the granny flat Simone Zimmermann bought the North Bondi property for $5.5m in 2017 There was every chance that a potential new owner of the backyard of the property known as “The Corner Store” would want to build a new home ruining her view who founded the beloved Zimmermann fashion and lifestyle brand known for its resortwear with sister Nicky in 1991 intends to do with her new block — vegetable patch sits directly behind the home long owned by the Smiles family a $30m trophy home in Bondi bought last February The granny flat is just one more addition to the now impressive Zimmermann property empire Simone bought a Bondi trophy home for $30m — with no mortgage required — last February with spectacular views that include her North Bondi property with husband Chris Olliver who is chief exec of the global fashion empire purchased from agribusinessman and investment banker Garrick Hawkins and his wife Not literally, but it definitely felt like every which way we turned, we were seeing colours from the Pals rainbow when we hit North Bondi Surf Club for the first (official) Pals Party from our favourite pre-mix drink company The evening really began on the balcony as the sun slowly set over Bondi with Arianna and Roberta getting the dance floor moving while the venue quickly filled up It was around this time that we got our first taste of the new additions to the Pals lineup: Vodka Pink Lemon & Soda AKA “The New Pink One” and Vodka Lime & Soda AKA “The New Yellow One” we can confirm the hype around the new flavours is REAL and we will undoubtedly be sipping on these throughout summer at Field Day Newcastle’s Soul Wun then took things up a notch with a sizzling set on the decks took to the stage—completely living up to his reputation as the UK’s premier party starter with local legend Gile Provost bringing the heat as the night came to what felt like a very sudden close Liquid Death and Grill’d for turning up too it’s time for a dip in the ocean and maybe a hash brown or two… Welcome to summer You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream North Bondi RSL have confirmed they’re dropping two-up from being played inside the venue due to requests from patrons RSL NSW president Mick Bainbridge says while RSL Clubs are a separate entity from the RSL they do support the decision made by the club’s management “I think anything that North Bondi have done in that vein is a welcome step,” he told Bill Woods Listen to more highlights from Afternoons with Bill Woods A North Bondi woman has been left “disgusted” by council and police inaction after a stranger’s car was parked across her driveway Bronwyn Courtenay awoke on Friday morning to a Subaru parked across her Gould Street driveway A car has been parked across a driveway in North Bondi for more than 24 hours with the home’s resident “disgusted” by police and Waverley Council inaction.Credit: it’s a council issue because the car is on council land,” she said and that the owner did not live locally to Bondi Waverley Council were unable to help her beyond putting a $320 fine on the car “They said I’d have to organise a tow truck to move it and pay for it Why can’t council just tow it away to the depot and have the registered driver call police and the invoice is put on his windshield for when he picks it up?” “I had to catch buses to work [instead of driving] and organise someone to take my daughter to a sporting commitment “If there was an emergency inside my house there’s no way an ambulance could get onto my property.” “The council do nothing for rate payers,” she said Waverley Council said it would organise a tow truck “NSW Police have been attempting to contact the owner of the car to have it removed Waverley Council will have the car towed today and is now co-ordinating with the resident and neighbours “Council will recover the costs of towing from the owner of the vehicle.” The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here A North Bondi woman has been left \\u201Cdisgusted\\u201D by council and police inaction after a stranger\\u2019s car was parked across her driveway it\\u2019s a council issue because the car is on council land,\\u201D she said \\u201CThey said I\\u2019d have to organise a tow truck to move it and pay for it Why can\\u2019t council just tow it away to the depot and have the registered driver call police and the invoice is put on his windshield for when he picks it up?\\u201D \\u201CI had to catch buses to work [instead of driving] and organise someone to take my daughter to a sporting commitment \\u201CIf there was an emergency inside my house there\\u2019s no way an ambulance could get onto my property.\\u201D \\u201CThe council do nothing for rate payers,\\u201D she said \\u201CNSW Police have been attempting to contact the owner of the car to have it removed as per standard policy,\\u201D a spokesman said \\u201CCouncil will recover the costs of towing from the owner of the vehicle.\\u201D The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories A father led the bidding on a luxurious three-storey home in North Bondi on behalf of his adult daughter which was “just a little bit below” its $7 million reserve Two bid on the house at 3 Bonus Street A Darling Point man and a family relocating to Australia competed with $50,000 bids throughout the auction Alexander Phillips from PPD Real Estate said the work-from-home office at the entrance and the separate living zones attracted buyers to the property The beautifully built property looked brand new The address last traded for $1.48 million in 2007 It was one of 912 scheduled auctions in Sydney at the weekend Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 64.8 per cent from 512 reported results Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate In Burwood, another father-daughter duo were ordered to sell their investment property by the District Court after they were unable to resolve a dispute. The block of seven flats at 7 Ethel Street which were attracting an average rent of $347 per week Twelve registered on the rundown site and four bid all developers wanting to knock it down due to its “basic condition” The court did not allow a guide on the property but buyers said they would be willing to pay about $4.5 million during the campaign Then $50,000 bids took it to $5.3 million at which point both of the sellers gave their permission to sell it Once it was on the market the eventual buyer started to bid and there was a mix of $50,000 and $20,000 bids until the final sale price of $5,650,000 The block of flats last traded for $640,000 in 1994 A vendor who inherited a property in the tiny suburb of Tennyson Point said the sale price of $5,320,000 had changed their lives forever The three-bedroom house at 126 Tennyson Road was guided between $4 million to $4.4 million The prospective buyers were mostly duplex and high-end house developers Bidding opened at the reserve price of $4.3 million until it sold for $1.02 million more than its reserve to a duplex developer from Turramurra Belle Property’s Michael Gallina had the sale He said the buyers didn’t expect the property to sell for much more than the reserve and the extra $1.02 million made a great deal of difference to the vendor and their family In Strathfield, an empty subdivided block at 19 South Street sold for $6.2 million under the hammer The home was guided at $5.1 million and was sold with development approval for a five-bedroom house McGrath’s Tarun Sethi said the plans would have cost $100,000 and taken six to nine months to get through council and after three rises one buyer pushed the price up $500,000 to reach the reserve price of $5.8 million A mix of smaller bids took it to the final price The block’s value increased by $1 million in three years Records show it last traded for $5.2 million in 2021 PRD’s Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo said the clearance rate had hovered around 64.8 per cent for the past six weeks and they kind of have to make that decision on the spot whether they go for it or not,” Mardiasmo said “We’re just at that point right now where everyone’s running a very tight ship so [you] really want to make sure that you get the best bang for your buck.” An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that the father bought the $6.95 million North Bondi house as a present for his daughter which was \\u201Cjust a little bit below\\u201D its $7 million reserve another father-daughter duo were ordered to sell their investment property by the District Court after they were unable to resolve a dispute all developers wanting to knock it down due to its \\u201Cbasic condition\\u201D The three-bedroom house at was guided between $4 million to $4.4 million Belle Property\\u2019s Michael Gallina had the sale He said the buyers didn\\u2019t expect the property to sell for much more than the reserve and the extra $1.02 million made a great deal of difference to the vendor and their family an empty subdivided block at sold for $6.2 million under the hammer McGrath\\u2019s Tarun Sethi said the plans would have cost $100,000 and taken six to nine months to get through council The block\\u2019s value increased by $1 million in three years PRD\\u2019s Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo said the clearance rate had hovered around 64.8 per cent for the past six weeks whether they go for it or not,\\u201D Mardiasmo said \\u201CWe\\u2019re just at that point right now where everyone\\u2019s running a very tight ship so [you] really want to make sure that you get the best bang for your buck.\\u201D There’s already been one offer of $17.5 for the award-winning 76 Hastings Parade An award-winning designer beachside home that replaced an ugly duckling has hit the market with a $17.5m price guide and the response has been overwhelming “It’s been very well received,” says Raine and Horne Bondi Beach and Double Bay principal Ric Serrao of the five-bedroom, four-bathroom “architectural masterpiece” with double garage at 76 Hastings Parade “It’s very special to have a north-facing garden this close to the beach that’s very hard to get and they only seem to come up every four or five years.” MORE: Why James Packer and Mariah Carey really broke up Double-height voids mean the home is full of natural light Downstairs features a large open-plan living space This flows directly outdoors to a north-facing back yard Designed by renowned architect Andrew Burges the home won the 2017 Residential Architecture Award from the Australian Institute of Architects and was shortlisted among 17 houses globally for the 2017 World House of the Year at the World Architecture Festival has now snapped up something else in their own neighbourhood with double-height voids and internal bridges separating adult MORE: Isla Fisher chases $1m post-divorce win The house won the 2017 Residential Architecture Award from the Australian Institute of Architects “The last North Bondi north-facing home we had sold for $12m and prices have gone up 45 per cent since then and this is easily a $6m or $6.5m build … but I think this will sell below replacement cost.” His vendors are building a new home in the northern rivers and will look for a Sydney bolthole Records show they’d purchased the pink “ugly duckling” on the 474sqm block for $2.2m in 2009 and completed the new residence seven years later Using pale bricks imported from Denmark and originally developed for the Kolumba Museum in Cologne an office and a living area upstairs and living areas opening to outdoors downstairs MORE: Surprise rate cut call as Aussies pushed to the brink Home to an enviable beachfront view, North Bondi Fish is bringing back its legendary Bondi Bottomless sessions as the sunny days stretch into autumn From this stunning vantage point perched just above the shore a sun-soaked feast is on the agenda every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm free-flowing drinks and crowd-pleasing DJ beats on the menu at this boozy long lunch are tantalising options like salted fish fritters as you soak up your front-row seat to the iconic Bondi Beach If you're keen to take this weekend get-together to the next level you're invited to upgrade to the cocktail package for an extra $30pp your 90-minute feast gets even better with classic and spicy margaritas minty-fresh mojitos and a seasonal spritzes that change from session to session North Bondi RSL is calling for NSW RSL President Mick Bainbridge and the organisation’s entire board to be removed or stood down at the veterans group’s annual congress starting in Newcastle on Sunday In an email to other eastern suburbs sub-branches asking for their support North Bondi secretary Josh Farquhar wrote that leadership failure had put veterans’ lives at risk The move follows revelations by the Herald that the RSL NSW is in crisis RSL chair Sophie Ray resigned from the board last week after an internal complaint that she filed against Bainbridge was leaked to the Herald The District Presidents’ Council had called on her to resign Farquhar wrote that irrespective of the facts behind the “allegations” and irrespective of “what actions might or might not have been taken by any party” the articles published by the Herald had publicly revealed the RSL NSW Board was dysfunctional these failings are particularly inexcusable in the context of the findings of the Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide which poignantly illustrated the need for effective leadership among veteran organisations.” independent senator Jacqui Lambie accused Bainbridge’s law firm of exploiting veterans by overcharging them for legal advice She told the Senate that they were “unethical cowboys” who had charged huge fees for incompetently delivered services we need stronger regulations and oversight of businesses that market themselves as veteran friendly or veteran owned” the average age of North Bondi RSL members was 37 years old many of their 360 service members had served in Australian Regular Army units in Sydney and many had been deployed to Afghanistan in combat roles Farquhar said: “This puts us in close relational proximity to Mick Bainbridge who is a 40-year-old lance corporal who served in a Sydney-based unit and deployed to Afghanistan alongside numerous of our own North Bondi members.” North Bondi members had been originally enthusiastic about Bainbridge’s nomination for president “We thought he might bring a fresh perspective and relevant experience as a veteran of recent conflicts,” Farquhar wrote North Bondi “might now carry a heightened responsibility among sub-branches to initiate remedial action,” the email said A spokesperson for RSL NSW said the North Bondi branch did not represent the vast majority of its 30,000 members And even if this sub-branch had wanted to move a motion to remove a director which would make it impossible for it to happen at the congress The spokesperson said there was also a process to remove a director of the board They would need to make a request for a general meeting which would have to be called by the District Presidents’ Council or by at least 10 per cent of members or 75 RSL sub-branches it would need at least 10 per cent of RSL members or 75 per cent of members of RSL branches to pass Bainbridge said he always acted in accordance with his duties as a director and solicitor “I make no apologies for fulfilling my role as president ensuring RSL NSW always delivers vital support to veterans and their families now North Bondi RSL is calling for NSW RSL President Mick Bainbridge and the organisation\\u2019s entire board to be removed or stood down at the veterans group\\u2019s annual congress starting in Newcastle on Sunday North Bondi secretary Josh Farquhar wrote that leadership failure had put veterans\\u2019 lives at risk The District Presidents\\u2019 Council had called on her to resign Farquhar wrote that irrespective of the facts behind the \\u201Callegations\\u201D and irrespective of \\u201Cwhat actions might or might not have been taken by any party\\u201D which poignantly illustrated the need for effective leadership among veteran organisations.\\u201D independent senator Jacqui Lambie accused Bainbridge\\u2019s law firm She told the Senate that they were \\u201Cunethical cowboys\\u201D who had charged huge fees for incompetently delivered services \\u201Cin the wake of the royal commission we need stronger regulations and oversight of businesses that market themselves as veteran friendly or veteran owned\\u201D Farquhar said: \\u201CThis puts us in close relational proximity to Mick Bainbridge who is a 40-year-old lance corporal who served in a Sydney-based unit and deployed to Afghanistan alongside numerous of our own North Bondi members.\\u201D North Bondi members had been originally enthusiastic about Bainbridge\\u2019s nomination for president \\u201CWe thought he might bring a fresh perspective and relevant experience as a veteran of recent conflicts,\\u201D Farquhar wrote North Bondi \\u201Cmight now carry a heightened responsibility among sub-branches to initiate remedial action,\\u201D the email said which would have to be called by the District Presidents\\u2019 Council or by at least 10 per cent of members or 75 RSL sub-branches \\u201CI make no apologies for fulfilling my role as president Is there ever a bad time to sip on ice-cold But is there a better time to do it than on a Sunday after a long day at the beach If you’re as devoted to all things tequila as we are we’ve got some great news: Mango Shotta is launching at the Grassy Knoll in North Bondi THIS SUNDAY AT 5:30 PM with the party continuing at Beach Road Hotel from 6:30 PM Mango Shotta is the drink your summer’s been craving it’s a shot with just the right amount of kick Whether you’re sipping it straight or shaking it into the perfect spicy marg What can you expect at the grassy knoll (other than loads of Mango Shotta)? Let’s just say they have some surprise entertainment in store, so make sure you get down there! Follow Mango Shotta on IG here for the deets and we’ll see you there AFL star Callan Ward and his pregnant wife Ruby Keddie have sold their lavish North Bondi home for an estimated $5.035million. snapped up the property for $4.866million back in 2022 Now the 1920s semi, which was renovated in 2021, is said to have been bought by a western suburbs estate agent, reported realestate.com.au on Tuesday.  Sales agent Dion Markovics from Ray White has not disclosed the price the home sold at, but it's believed to have made more than $5million.  Ward and Keddie initially listed the James Garvin designed property at a price guide of $4.8million before lowering it to $4.5million.  The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home features an entertaining deck, infra-red sauna and a beach shower in the backyard. Inside, the new owner will find hydronic heated floors, terrazzo and mosaic-tiled bathrooms, a steel stairway, and a beautiful pink kitchen.  The listing said the house is 'influenced by the modernist school of architecture', featuring 'geometric curves' and 'generous proportions'. Ward purchased the North Bondi home just months after he sold his Randwick property for $3.6million in December 2021. He bought the home 10 years prior for $1.51 million and renovated the 405sqm block property, adding a gas heated pool to the outdoor space. The footy star currently still owns a 1920s Bronte investment home which he is attempting to sell through R&H agent Mark Yeats.  It comes after Ward and Keddie announced in October they are expecting a third child, revealing it is a baby boy.  'Welcoming our third baby boy in November,' Keddie captioned the video announcement on Instagram at the time. 'Future boy band mumager incoming @calward.' Ward and Keddie tied the knot at an Elizabeth Bay waterfront mansion in 2019. In November 2017, the sports star pulled off a very public and elaborate proposal in a movie theatre in Melbourne. Ward got down on one knee in front of a jam-packed cinema to pop the question to his girlfriend. 'It was understood the bride to be wanted a proposal to be in public,' radio host Ross Stevenson said on 3AW, after the proposal news broke. Sun Theatre staff member Kris told Daily Mail Australia there was about 170 people packed into the cinema on the night of the proposal to watch Murder on the Orient Express. 'It was absolutely gorgeous, [Ward] had pre-planned it all,' Kris said. 'It was very romantic, her mum was here as well and she didn't know anything was happening either.' 'He quickly went to bathroom and changed into a suit, came back and grabbed Ruby, took her down to the front of the cinema.' 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Where 'soft-touch' Britain's asylum seekers are REALLY coming from No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Bondi's Rocker restaurant and bar is ushering in autumn with a new bottomless brunch Settle in for one-and-a-half hours of free-flowing beverages and endless share plates designed to warm you up on chilly days taste your way from Mount Zero olives served with tangy pickles to smoked mozzarella and mushroom arancini to slow-roasted lamb gnocchi in a tomato-red wine ragu topped with aged Parmesan and herby breadcrumbs which means there's a time for every occasion Book in at 11:30am for a late morning feast at 1:45pm for a late lunch or 4pm for a pre-evening session You'll find Rocker on a bright corner on a hill in North Bondi Look out for the quirky murals and listen out for DJs This is no trophy home mind you, but it is a really nice house nonetheless in the billionaire enclave of North Bondi. Settlement on the deal is yet to take place so it remains unknown how much they paid for the four-bedroom, three-bathroom house, but it was listed with an $8.5 million guide by Raine & Horne’s Mark Yeats and sold prior to auction. Pre-auction offers usually come in well above the guide in order to get a deal done before the competition shows up. For those who missed the highlights of the Envato story, it was founded 18 years ago in a Bondi garage by the Ta’eeds and their friend Jun Rung only to become one of Australia’s most successful private tech companies valued at more than $1 billion on the Australian Financial Review Rich List. In terms of their own fortune, the Ta’eeds debuted on the AFR Young Rich List in 2016 worth a combined $184 million, as did Rung and Collis’s brother Vahid Ta’eed with $43 million each. Then along came global giant Shutterstock with $US245 million cash for the owners of the “digital assets marketplace” firm. For their money the Ta’eeds have purchased a house designed by architect Mary Ellen Hudson using recycled bricks and Shou Sugi Ban black cladding (think charred timber), set across two levels with parking for two cars and a swimming pool. Residents of these luxury apartments will score a $20 life-changing bonus Norwest: The suburb where 'the culture's changing' Why Bangalow is attracting everyone from young families to business magnates The house was commissioned by Andrew Hayes and Joanne Schaeffer, the latter of whom is the daughter of the late arts patron and trophy home collector John Schaeffer. The couple purchased it in 2009 for $1.86 million. The purchase marks a handsome return to Sydney for the Ta’eeds. In 2022, they sold their Melbourne home, a four-bedroom semi in Windsor, for $2.41 million, to move to Darwin to focus on their First Nations-focused philanthropic programs. Mortgage Choice co-founder Peter Higgins and his wife Rebecca had already set an Avalon Beach high last year when they sold the Marara estate for $40 million, and have now taken second place in the local house price record books. The couple’s latest deal is a purchase for more than $20 million for a house just up the Pittwater shoreline. The exact price remains unknown given no comment by LJ Hooker Palm Beach agents Peter Robinson and Jonothan Gosselin, but it is estimated at $21 million – above the $20 million guide. The contemporary four-bedroom residence with jetty, pool, boat shed and slipway is set near the tip of Stokes Point and was once part of the Finisterre estate when owned by the late publican John Toohey. In 1990 Toohey subdivided a 2000-square-metre portion of Finisterre and sold it off for $1.67 million to Shane Gluskie and her late husband Laurence, parents of fund manager Angus Gluskie. Toohey later sold Finisterre in 2002 for what was then a record $20 million to the late yachtie winemaker Bob Oatley, which is now relegated to the third most expensive local sale result. Higgins co-founded Mortgage Choice in 1992 with his brother Rod, but is no longer a director of the broking firm after it was acquired by REA in 2021 for $244 million. Higgins was a patient vendor of the Marara estate, having listed it 13 years before it sold in April last year for $40 million, and he is yet to settle on the deal. Higgins is proving almost as patient on the sale of his Richmond polo estate, Sydney Polo Club, which was listed in 2019 with $75 million hopes but was last pitched to buyers with a $55 million guide. “Phoebe” Chunlan Liu has amassed quite the collection of high-end real estate since she moved here from China, clocking up more than $61 million worth of prestige real estate in recent years. Liu, a director of her own investment company Phoebe Jade, has most recently purchased for more than $26 million the Bellevue Hill residence of Kim and Mike Buchanan, the Singapore-based expat who heads up the Australian investments of Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek. The Michael Robilliard-designed residence with pool, cellar and a gym was originally listed for $30 million. Liu first lodged her name on high-end title records in 2021 when she paid $22.6 million for an apartment in Crown’s 71-storey tower One Barangaroo, adding a $12.46 million house in Bellevue Hill last year from Mark Chikarovski, son of former state Liberal leader Kerry Chikarovski. The new HOKA Bondi 9 is extra-cushioned, lightweight and extremelycomfortable. If you need a reason to pick up running, this is it.By Cayle Reid, in partnership with HOKA there lies a fairly huge barrier to getting started with running — finding the right shoe At the launch of the Bondi 9 at HOKAa’s flagship store in Melbourne Bazaar caught up with HOKA President Robin Green one of the few women to head up a global sneaker brand She walked us through everything there is to like about the Bondi 9 including who it’s right for and the thinking behind its design where HOKA found inspiration for the ‘Bondi’ name Related: Eight best sports bras for every runner’s pace “Generally the names are inspired by a running location that represents what the shoe is all about,” Green said. “Coming to Bondi and seeing the lifestyle that’s all about being joyful, outgoing and going outdoors really captured HOKA’s attention and it became a natural source of inspiration. The shoe itself was inspired by the culture surrounding Bondi Beach.” Green also explained why the Bondi 9 could be the shoe for you, because choosing a running shoe is an overtly personal undertaking. There are aesthetic factors at play, with every individual’s personal taste an important factor in their final decision you should look for a shoe that suits your needs If you prefer to hit the trails, a specialised trail running shoe is probably a good fit. If you’re more of a road racer, a durable, comfortable trainer could be your speed. The Bondi 9 is made for those that need extra cushioning “If you’re looking for an industry leader in premium cushioning that’s still lightweight and looks good the Bondi 9 is the shoe for you,” she said “Also if you have a history of injuries — maybe you’ve had knee or ankle issues — this is a shoe that will give you support to run longer.” While it may be specifically suited to runners looking for supreme cushioning, Green believes the Bondi 9 has benefits for every type of runner “We have shoes for everyone’s needs from the highly innovative Cielo to the more broadly appealing Clifton,” she said “But the Bondi is a shoe that we believe everyone can find enjoyment in.” We know what you’re thinking: is it really worth splurging on a shoe that just released? In short, yes. According to Green, the Bondi line has improved with every iteration, and due to constant developments in performance sneakers it pays to have the latest innovations on your feet “We haven’t updated the Bondi just for the sake of updating it,” she said we’ve begun diving deeper into the geometry of the shoe itself We’ve looked at how we can make it even smoother and how we can elevate the underfoot experience we keep finding ways to make shoes better and better.” If you’re keen on getting a closer look at the Bondi 9 HOKA is offering previews of the new shoe at North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club from 12pm-7pm on January 22nd and from 6am-7pm daily from January 24th-26th with the club transforming into ‘the Cushion House’ The exterior of the building will be completely redecorated with giant-sized versions of shoe cushioning, in a nod to the Bondi 9’s signature design. As part of the activation, daily community runs, healthy snacks, coffee a customisation station and a daily four-hour DJ set are also on the itinerary It’s all part of HOKA’s belief that community is everything and that running should bring people together “We engage with running communities all around the world Whether we sponsor them or are part of them,” Green said Find out more about the HOKA Bondi 9 here Related: Seven sneaker trends set to define style in 2025 Harper’s BAZAAR participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together. recently advised his 141k followers on Instagram that it was his “last weekend of sunshine” in Bali before he headed back to work The man who calls himself the ‘Breastmaster’ has listed the North Bondi flats he bought two years ago promising “scope for rental uplift” It’s now listed with with an $11m guide in an expressions of interest campaign via Ray White Double Bay director Warren Ginsberg and Ray White Commercial Eastern Suburbs director Zorick Toltsan PM’s bargain buy on the Central Coast Nice little earner … the block of seven flats currently returns $433,810 per annum But there may be potential to earn even more after a little more “work” in the form of further cosmetic improvements Fortis boss nabs controversial Double Bay site for $25.5m “This is an amazing and unique opportunity to be able to secure a bluechip block of apartments in the heart of North Bondi that fetches an amazing rental income as well as well as having enormous uplift and potential,” Ginsberg said Miroshnik is fortunate to have bought the block shortly before rents started to sky-rocket across Sydney The rents in his block have also jumped considerably during his ownership He converted three of the two-bedders to three-bedders so the rents on those have almost doubled rising from $650 per week to $1200; the three two-bedders were given a makeover to they’ve gone from $600 per week to $800; and the one-bedder has lifted $100 from $550 to $650 MORE: Mancave threat to Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce love match Rents for the two-bedders have jumped $200 But all the apartments have been given a “makeover” to help justify the increases MORE: Nick Kyrgios’ lover strips off for record deal The realestate.com.au ad says the block currently returns $433,810 per annum “with scope for rental uplift” so there’s clearly potential to whack the rents up more — perhaps after a little more “work” in the form of further cosmetic improvements Miroshnik has also won development approval for a strata subdivision so astute investors can do them up and sell them off individually A post from one of Mr Miroshnik’s social pages There’s also the potential to convert the existing building which is on a 771sqm block with frontage to both Clyde St and Hardy St or townhouses with a large basement for extra parking MORE: Packer heir’s new way to make money realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. PM’s bargain buy on the Central Coast Nice little earner … the block of seven flats currently returns $433,810 per annum Fortis boss nabs controversial Double Bay site for $25.5m MORE: Mancave threat to Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce love match MORE: Nick Kyrgios’ lover strips off for record deal A post from one of Mr Miroshnik’s social pages MORE: Packer heir’s new way to make money Veteran GWS Giants player Callan Ward is enjoying a huge payday Apparently a western suburbs estate agent was its buyer hasn’t been touched in the years since their purchase MORE: Hidden cost of appearing on The Block GWS Giants veteran Callan Ward has sold a renovated 1920s semi in North Bondi a plush pink kitchen and a striking steel stairway The sale price has not been disclosed by Ray White agent Dion Markovics who had the property in conjunction with Sydney Sotheby’s International but it is understood to have fetched $5.035m which was dropped to an overly pessimistic $4.5m It was also not quite as dire as local buyers agent Albert Sassoon MORE: Sydney ‘nude artist’ eyes $12m deal after ex split recently suggested in his market update on the neighbourhood Sassoon suggested sellers could expect up to $1m less than their hopes or last sale price Architect James Garvin designed the Midelton Avenue home – which has four bedrooms three bathrooms and a rear entertaining deck with infra-red sauna and beach shower – for the prior owners ‘Influenced by the renowned modernist school of architecture.’ It was marketed as being “influenced by the modernist school of architecture generous proportions and seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living spaces” Ward, 34, signed a one-year contract extension in September having weighed up moving back to Melbourne His two-bedroom 1920s Bronte investment remains for sale through R &H agent Mark Yeats I knew I had to add it to my laundry rotation I was lucky enough to get a chance to put it to the test this one might be better than the original this “dedtergent” features notes of bergamot eco-friendly formulation through plant-based biodegradable ingredients like vegetable oil and sugar for an effective clean without any harmful chemicals I’ve repeatedly been asked what perfume I’m wearing I also feel it’s important to note that the scent of this detergent (and its sister Melrose Place) is anything but overpowering and cloying Aside from its incredible scent (something I’d describe as the smell of summer salt skin and a warm floral breeze with just a touch of citrus) with a small pour being enough to thoroughly wash even my largest loads I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed pulling my clothes out of the dryer quite as much as I do now maybe until they launch their next collab) Feel free to subscribe to our other emails Read the commentsFiled in:CleaningShopping The home you love starts here The home you love starts here Apartment TherapyThe wordmark for the Apartment Therapy brand.More From Us By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. have hit Bondi's streets – and these are the pick of the bunch Dining at Sean’s feels like being in a home filled with love and delicious things, and yes, a heck of a lot of shells. Soul is at the heart of this iconic coastal spot, and you can’t not come away feeling like your cup has been filled. And after more than 30 years of serving honest food with a side of blissful joy, Bondi’s sea-salt-sprayed jewel shines brighter than ever. Our tip? Order the roast chicken – it's the best one we've ever had. Photography: Steven WoodburnThere are very few venues in Sydney that are truly beachfront but North Bondi Fish is in as close in proximity to Bondi Beach as the grassy knoll As you walk in there’s sand on the doorstep – this isn’t decorative it’s just what happens when you’re 12 metres away from one of the world’s most popular shorelines this bright and breezy seafood palace has been the spot for many long lunches since it opened back in 2013 RecommendedPhotograph: Anna KuceraTotti’s wood-fire bread is almost as famous as the golden stretch of sand down the road and is the perfect vehicle to mop up creamy burrata or piled high with sweet cherry tomatoes and salty prosciutto Some pass Totti’s off as just a hot place in town to see and be seen – but that would be doing head chef’s Mike Eggert’s food a disservice snacks and Neapolitan ice cream sandwich slaps Book way ahead of time to secure a seat in the outdoor courtyard under the olive trees You should probably start off with the scallop and prawn Hokkaido toast buttons of ponzu mayo and pops of bright roe RecommendedPhotograph: Steven WoodburnIcebergs can be everything you love about Sydney Those with even a slight case of reverse snobbery might accuse this top-shelf Bondi restaurant of being a little private beach club at times fellow diners do have a tendency to give off a ‘comfortable on any size yacht’ vibe But letting that get in the way of what could potentially be an epic lunch would be a mistake it gives you the feeling every restaurant should leave you with: utter refreshment RecommendedPhotograph: Jason LoucasThere’s only one place you need to be right now and that’s face-first in a focaccia con porchetta rich and juicy pile of chopped-up roast pork straight from the rotisserie laid with crisp cos lettuce leaves and grilled eggplant all smooshed between pieces of pizza bread in a happy delicious mess And that’s what happens when you put Orazio D’Elia in the kitchen at full power Photograph: Avril TreasureThis little café and wine bar on Curlewis Street is pretty much the size of a walk-in-wardrobe. Though while the kitchen is tiny, the food that comes out has big flavours and you can tell it's been cooked with love. It's the kind of place you can pop in for a glass of wine and end up staying for dinner. And be sure to come the next day for a ripper brekkie and loaded sandwich. Photograph: Supplied/Kitti GouldIn its basic structure, Fish Shop is just like your seaside local – you pick a main from snapper then add a condiment and tack on a side – but after that, it goes off-script a Greek-style vinaigrette of lemon and oil. Sides are less along the lines of floury chips and more in the vein of freekah with apricot chopped through When you walk into this Hall Street staple you can instantly smell fragrant Thai basil and hear the sounds of woks clanging. They do seriously big serves (one serve will satisfy two) of grilled meats, super rich curries and wok-fried favourites. You'll also find a whole page of the menu devoted to duck (try the boneless roasted 'Lucky' duck) and lamb (the massaman uses whole lamb shanks) alongside plenty of veggo dishes.  Photography: SuppliedNamed after the French word for sweetheart, Chouchou (pronounced “shoo-shoo”) is an ode to the small bars and bistros Paris is known and loved for, and where owner Arthur Gruselle is from. The cosy neighbourhood spot has taken over the former Rosenbaum and Fuller digs on O’Brien Street Come for traditional and comforting French fare RecommendedPhotograph: Anna Kucera | Bills BondiThe queue at Bills can still be a mile long but nobody seems to care – partly because it’s a scene in itself waiting for a table and everyone seems to know each other and partly because the turnaround is unusually quick It's even easier if you pop in for dinner and order roast cod a high-end schnitzel or a couple of fresh small plates China Diner offers a cross-pollination of Indonesian They're doing a menu that’s been designed with big groups in mind Think: prawn and black fungi wontons with black vinegar chilli and sesame; chilli caramel pork belly; and white cut chicken with ginger and shallots Clifton House by Anthony Gill Architects is a North Bondi home using an abundance of vegetation to create a slice of privacy within the suburbs Clifton House, tucked away behind cascading palms and leafy foliage, is a charming build full of light-boosting conservatory qualities, playfully reimaginng ways to create a home with privacy, without blocking out the outdoor environment. Located on a suburban block in North Bondi, Sydney the four-bedroom family house replaces a bungalow and is nestled on a sandy flat that runs from the beach to Sydney Harbour at Rose Bay The house was designed by Anthony Gill Architects The latter said: ‘Our aim here was to create a family home on a suburban block with some clear logistical challenges that allowed us as the builder to learn from the process of being a client to try new ways of doing things that improved our process while also creating a memorable piece of architecture that enhanced the streetscape.’ The logistical challenges included working around somewhat dense surroundings due to the site sharing boundaries with a mix of housing types Focusing on creating a home which values privacy the Australian architects designed the house around a series of courtyards with compact vegetation to create a secluded sancturary the residence opens up into a spacious living room which allows fluid access to several garden areas Large opening windows help the cooling sea breeze to circulate throughout the home angled fibreglass panels help keep rooms private creating a playful greenhouse effect and providing an intriguing contrast with the red brick façade The interior detailing is gentle and organic, with low-lying furniture in earthy tones providing a softness to the overall home's materiality. Outside, a pool is nestled into the garden offering tranquil privacy within a friendly and bustling suburb. gillarchitects.com dangarbarinsmith.com.au Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox. Staff WriterTianna Williams is Wallpaper*s staff writer with work spanning from social media content creation to editorial When she isn’t writing extensively across varying content pillars ranging from design she also helps put together the daily newsletter writing about gorgeously designed houses and restaurants and day-dreaming about her next travel destination The newly built Anthony Gill Architects designed property on Glenayr Ave has been sold by home builder Bill Clifton and his wife Kate It fetched $10.7m through PPD agents Alexander Phillips and Vince Licata It was built with brick masonry and corrugated translucent fibreglass privacy screens by Robert Plumb Build on its 417sq m Glenayr Ave holding after its 2020 purchase for $3.44m It was marketed as a private wellness sanctuary amid landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith that includes a rooftop garden MORE: Troubled OnlyFans star’s $12m family mansion for sale The North Bondi property has sold for $10.7m The sliding and pivot doors are by Vitrocsa There are polished concrete floors and 3.5m ceilings There are interiors by Daily Interiors in the freestanding two-storey home The Waverley Council cost of works was given as $2,193,000 The property has been short-listed among 35 others for the upcoming 2024 AIA NSW Architecture Awards MORE: ‘Aussie’ John Symond selling home for record $200m+ The beach house certainly promotes sustainability with a 19.6kW solar power system zoned airconditioning and an EV charger in the double garage The Robert Plumb enterprise was established in 2011 by the Cliftons MORE: Ben Simmons’ risky move to get rid of home Putin’s $2.1bn ‘kleptocrat’ mansion exposed The Bachelor's Jimmy Nicholson and his wife Holly Kingston have sold their North Bondi apartment ahead of the birth of their first child The pair, who met on the reality dating show, took to Instagram on Monday to announce they had sold the Sydney home they've lived in for the past few years Jimmy and pregnant Holly were shown posing in front of their former home with a 'sold' sign one-bathroom apartment was bought just after the lovebirds got together on The Bachelor in 2021 for $1.42million The property was originally set to be auctioned on November 19 with a price guide of $1.4million to $1.5million but it appears an offer had already been accepted In another image the pair shared to Instagram they were seen smiling together in front of another house that has just been sold indicating that they have bought their new family home 'The end of a chapter & the start of an even greater one,' the couple wrote in the caption to the post 'Selling our beloved little apartment and buying a house wasn't necessarily on our bingo card at 8 months pregnant but let's just say there's no challenging a woman in the nesting phase 'We bought our unit together after meeting on Bach having only had a few televised dates and a handful of moments without a film crew 'We were inspecting homes together via FaceTime whilst still living in secret before the show had even aired.. 'We cannot wait to share this next chapter of our lives with you as a family of 3 as we move to our dream first house on the Northern Beaches where we both grew up The news comes after the realty stars recently took to Instagram to reveal the gender of their soon-to-arrive bundle of joy In an exciting post shared in September, the reality TV stars announced they are expecting a baby boy and the news was met with overwhelming joy from friends The couple were seated in a stylish outdoor setting visibly ecstatic as they held up an envelope revealing the baby's gender looking dashing in a crisp white t-shirt and beige trousers had an expression of shock and excitement on his face covered her face with her hands in a delighted reaction Jimmy and Holly fell in love on the 2021 season of The Bachelor Australia. The pair moved into their apartment together  in September that year, shortly after The Bachelor finale aired on TV. {{message}} Hugh Jackman has returned to Australia with his adopted children for the Christmas holidays after reportedly reconsidering plans to introduce Oscar and Ava to Sutton Foster Hugh Jackman has been spotted in Bondi with his adopted children and a mystery friend after reportedly reconsidering plans to introduce his kids to Sutton Foster was captured by paparazzi visiting Speedos Café in North Bondi on Sunday alongside his son Oscar Jackman and his children were also joined by a male mystery friend as they walked along Sydney’s iconic Bondi beach The Wolverine star owns an impressive $12 million penthouse in North Bondi and wore dark sunglasses and a cap for the day out Jackman is confirmed to be leaving Australia before Christmas to perform a run of shows at New York City’s famed Radio City Music Hall beginning on Christmas Eve announced their separation in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage “We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful loving marriage,” the couple said in a joint statement at the time and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth." Jackman and Furness wed in 1996 after meeting on the set of the miniseries Correlli Although the Furness-Jackman split appeared amicable unconfirmed rumours have subsequently emerged about Jackman’s relationship with Foster while the stars were appearing in the Broadway revival of Music Man in 2021 Speculation surrounding the 49-year-old actress and Jackman intensified in October when Foster filed for "uncontested divorce" from her husband of 10 years According to a family friend who spoke to Radar Online Furness is “seething” over the relationship with Foster “It's a delicate balancing act and (Hugh) feels like if anyone is going to spend less time with the kids this year It is unclear if Furness has joined her ex-husband and their children back in Australia for the pre-Christmas trip or is still in New York City For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. 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PROGRAM RESOLUTION Whilst the new building envelope addressed the presentation to the streetscape and interface with the broader context the reconfiguration of the internal arrangement was successful in creating a more dynamic engagement with natural light A large void was dropped into the middle of the home and topped with a series of strategically placed openable skylights between the rafters This satisfied the brief requirements of separation between public and private spaces and the injection of natural light and air into the core of the home whilst maintaining privacy from the neighbours to the north 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 Translucent fibreglass sheeting that sells for $25 a linear metre is unusual in architect-designed homes this inexpensive suburban material is the star Its translucency turns the home into a lighthouse at night and it shields the rooftop gardens and an outdoor ice bath from neighbours and clients at next door’s nail bar Clifton House in North Bondi designed by Anthony Gill Architects has been shortlisted for this year’s NSW Architecture Awards’ best new house It is shielded in inexpensive fibreglass sheeting.Credit: Rory Gardiner Described by its architect Anthony Gill as “just a Bondi red brick” the home sold for $10.7 million a fortnight ago Shortlisted for best new home in the 2024 NSW Architecture Awards it is a big result for a house that wasn’t built for resale and took risks with unconventional materials which won the NSW chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects’ highest award for alterations and additions in 2022 was a testing ground for many of the features in Clifton House Clifton House is three times the size of Gill’s home and was done on a much bigger budget feature outdoor baths and use some sort of shielding that allows light to spill onto otherwise dark streets where curtains and shutters are closed at night the rest is all darkness,” said Gill of his home and I like a bit of exposure on the living level.” The project was the result of a long relationship between Gill’s practice the managing director of Robert Plumb Build That meant the two were willing to experiment with materials like the fibreglass and reuse the bricks and Oregon timber from the original home Gill said it did not matter what a material cost or how it was commonly used “It is a brave client that goes for super knotty timber,” Gill said of Clifton’s reuse of the Oregon “I didn’t have to have my arm twisted because I’m always up for something different what was really amazing to me is how beautiful it was from the inside,” he said Comments from locals weren’t always as positive People asked Clifton if the fibreglass was temporary But once all the landscape went in and everything was finished The reason so many homes designed by architects for their own families win awards is because they are free to experiment He had expected to live for decades in the house with his wife and three children “We’ve built over 150 architectural houses now and what I see a lot is that the client can sometimes make some bad decisions because they don’t have the experience and push the architect in a direction that probably isn’t best for the project.” Architect Anthony Gill at Clifton House which sold last month It is also shortlisted for a NSW Architecture Award to be announced at the end of this month.Credit: Nick Moir He decided to sell after an unsolicited offer prompted him to list the property it was an affordability thing.” Clifton was raised on a farm and wanted to buy a property to teach his children how to fix fences it’s another example of the tradition of experimentation in new homes that can often pay off in awards and clients a director of SJB and the president of the NSW Institute of Architects said designing his own home – which won the highest award for new homes last year – meant he got to do things without having to convince anyone He gets at least five calls a week from potential clients asking if he will design something similar to the small home in Surry Hills It is a 69-square-metre home on a 30-square-metre footprint and only 3.2 metres deep from front to back wall others don’t understand the nuance of getting a house like ours built,” Haddow said The good thing was that people were starting to realise “less can be more” Gill said designing his own home had allowed him to be braver and bolder and less worried about resale and things like that.” Julie Power is a lay juror on the NSW Architecture awards for new houses The winners will be announced in late June and it shields the rooftop gardens and an outdoor ice bath from neighbours and clients at next door\\u2019s nail bar Described by its architect Anthony Gill as \\u201Cjust a Bondi red brick\\u201D it is a big result for a house that wasn\\u2019t built for resale and took risks with unconventional materials which won the NSW chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects\\u2019 highest award for alterations and additions in 2022 Clifton House is three times the size of Gill\\u2019s home and was done on a much bigger budget the rest is all darkness,\\u201D said Gill of his home and I like a bit of exposure on the living level.\\u201D The project was the result of a long relationship between Gill\\u2019s practice it is really about that combination.\\u201D \\u201CIt is a brave client that goes for super knotty timber,\\u201D Gill said of Clifton\\u2019s reuse of the Oregon \\u201CI didn\\u2019t have to have my arm twisted because I\\u2019m always up for something different what was really amazing to me is how beautiful it was from the inside,\\u201D he said Comments from locals weren\\u2019t always as positive \\u2018What are you doing?\\u2019 and \\u2018Geez \\u201CWe\\u2019ve built over 150 architectural houses now and what I see a lot is that the client can sometimes make some bad decisions because they don\\u2019t have the experience and push the architect in a direction that probably isn\\u2019t best for the project.\\u201D it was an affordability thing.\\u201D Clifton was raised on a farm and wanted to buy a property to teach his children how to fix fences it\\u2019s another example of the tradition of experimentation in new homes that can often pay off in awards and clients said designing his own home \\u2013 which won the highest award for new homes last year \\u2013 meant he got to do things without having to convince anyone others don\\u2019t understand the nuance of getting a house like ours built,\\u201D Haddow said The good thing was that people were starting to realise \\u201Cless can be more\\u201D and less worried about resale and things like that.\\u201D North Bondi is an obvious candidate for urban renewal But plans to revamp the area’s shops and bus terminus with palm trees wider footpaths and new pedestrian crossings have caused a backlash from local councillors and shop owners who say it will harm businesses and worsen traffic congestion car parking – and do not want trees to block views of Bondi Beach Ropers Seaside Pharmacy owner John Roper said the area around North Bondi shops and bus terminus needed to be “tidied up” and made safer for pedestrians.Credit: Janie Barrett Waverley Council wants to give the North Bondi retail strip a makeover and possibly move a bus parking area to Military Road A council spokeswoman said the revamp is designed to replace ageing infrastructure improve safety for pedestrians and “beautify this lovely neighbourhood area of Bondi” at a cost of up to $4 million but we aim to present three draft concept designs to stakeholders and later to the wider community in several months’ time,” she said the plans for palm trees and new pedestrian crossings will be revised after concerns were raised by Liberal councillors who have criticised the proposed upgrade as ill-conceived and say the council has not consulted bus operators and local shop owners Waverley Council wants to replace ageing infrastructure at the North Bondi shops improve safety for pedestrians and “beautify this lovely neighbourhood area of Bondi”.Credit: Janie Barrett Liberal councillor Angela Burrill said the North Bondi shops desperately needed upgrading “However a realistic design that provides efficient public transport improved public safety and supports businesses survival is needed,” she said “We believe that the current process is flawed as these concept designs are not well-developed.” Fellow councillor Leon Goltsman also said the options for the area included ideas such as fewer parking spaces and palm trees that have previously been rejected let’s not cut parking and put our local businesses in a bind.” Proposed traffic-calming measures such as a raised pedestrian crossing are also opposed by some councillors “We believe that this would exacerbate an existing bottleneck further increasing traffic congestion in one of three entrances into and out of Bondi Beach,” Goltsman said North Bondi shop owners are also sceptical about the council’s plans although they support a modest street upgrade Ropers Seaside Pharmacy owner John Roper said the retail strip needed to be tidied up and made safer for pedestrians but the council’s plans would “basically do away with the business precinct” Shops would be hidden behind nature strips car parking spaces would be removed and “people will simply not be able to come here” Roper said the plans would worsen traffic congestion while views will be lost if the council planted trees: “On the busy weekends this place is like Bangkok – basically traffic jams everywhere.” Cafe Bondi owner Danny Macri said the shopping strip needed more Macri said he favoured relocating the bus parking area but Goltsman said that could inconvenience drivers and affect timetables North Bondi Precinct convenor Peter Quartly said any reduction in car parking spaces would face opposition from residents “The old chestnut that residents use buses is wrong,” he said “The buses are crowded especially during peak hours and there is nowhere to house any additional buses in the area.” The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here But plans to revamp the area\\u2019s shops and bus terminus with palm trees car parking \\u2013 and do not want trees to block views of Bondi Beach improve safety for pedestrians and \\u201Cbeautify this lovely neighbourhood area of Bondi\\u201D at a cost of up to $4 million but we aim to present three draft concept designs to stakeholders and later to the wider community in several months\\u2019 time,\\u201D she said \\u201CHowever a realistic design that provides efficient public transport improved public safety and supports businesses survival is needed,\\u201D she said \\u201CWe believe that the current process is flawed as these concept designs are not well-developed.\\u201D let\\u2019s not cut parking and put our local businesses in a bind.\\u201D \\u201CWe believe that this would exacerbate an existing bottleneck further increasing traffic congestion in one of three entrances into and out of Bondi Beach,\\u201D Goltsman said North Bondi shop owners are also sceptical about the council\\u2019s plans but the council\\u2019s plans would \\u201Cbasically do away with the business precinct\\u201D car parking spaces would be removed and \\u201Cpeople will simply not be able to come here\\u201D \\u201CThere won\\u2019t be anywhere to stop.\\u201D while views will be lost if the council planted trees: \\u201COn the busy weekends this place is like Bangkok \\u2013 basically traffic jams everywhere.\\u201D \\u201CI just think it\\u2019s a bit tired and dated and needs a bit of a revamp,\\u201D he said \\u201CYou don\\u2019t need to redo it all.\\u201D \\u201CThe old chestnut that residents use buses is wrong,\\u201D he said \\u201CThe buses are crowded especially during peak hours and there is nowhere to house any additional buses in the area.\\u201D