according to the development application.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project aligns with the emerging character of similar contemporary developments at 48 The Esplanade and 17 Bruce Avenue.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site is between Paradise Point Bowls Club the Paul Scan Oval baseball field home to the Runaway Bay Dolphins Baseball Club \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmaller residential developers have caught on to the potential for higher density living in Paradise Point launching low and medium-rise projects in the blue-ribbon suburb.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn January places such as Paradise Point—which can command higher property values—have maintained developer interest.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to RealEstate.com.au the median price for houses rose 19.7 per cent at Paradise Point in the past 12 months to $2.1 million.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnit prices have dipped Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook Helensvale residential developer SandSky Developments has submitted plans to the City of Gold Coast Council for a three-storey block of four units The proposal for 24 Bruce Avenue has been designed by architects at Lightwave Architecture SandSky is applying the 50 per cent uplift provisions to height given that it is reinforcing “local identity and sense of place” The project aligns with the emerging character of similar contemporary developments at 48 The Esplanade and 17 Bruce Avenue The site is between Paradise Point Bowls Club Smaller residential developers have caught on to the potential for higher density living in Paradise Point launching low and medium-rise projects in the blue-ribbon suburb In January, luxury lowrise plans were lodged for 411 Bayview Street and Paradise Sky Holdings is also looking to develop a three-storey townhouse scheme at 30 Teal Avenue places such as Paradise Point—which can command higher property values—have maintained developer interest the median price for houses rose 19.7 per cent at Paradise Point in the past 12 months to $2.1 million Marcus and Simone Rankin spent two years planning and building luxury villas at Paradise Point Gold Coast husband and wife development team Marcus and Simone Rankin are changing the property scene on the northern Gold Coast Keen to distance themselves from the “standard” Gold Coast coastal aesthetic the couple has completed 12 homes in the city over the past 10 years while pushing design boundaries with each build “We started off renovating and selling Gold Coast waterfront properties while we both had full time jobs,” Mrs Rankin said “Marcus was a builder for clients at the time “After completing six successful renovate and sell projects we made the decision to focus on our own projects full time and move into new construction.” “We are passionate about creating beautiful and functional homes with an unrivalled level of quality and a unique point of difference to the standard Gold Coast coastal aesthetic.” Their latest project is two designer villas on Milton Ave Known as Elysian and Arcadia the luxury three-level homes each include five bedrooms and three living areas with outdoor kitchens MORE NEWS: Mater Prize Home, the secret to creating a $5.2m ‘winning home’ Why instant homes are so appealing to young Aussies Aussie tech boss’ retro-fantastic venture The couple spent almost two years planning and building the villas but say quality was more important than a time frame “Throughout all our years of building right now is by far the hardest time to build a house,” Mrs Rankin said “Our build times have almost doubled from what they were three years ago material supply has almost gone back to normal however trades are still extremely busy with prices still increasing “Marcus is on site every day to ensure the quality of the builds is at the highest of standards “We would rather wait for our trades to be available to know the job will be done correctly rather than keep to a tight schedule quality is more important to us than the time frame.” They said the villas suit a range of buyers from a downsizer to a family “Elysian would appeal to a buyer who doesn’t want to compromise on space design and quality yet prefers a low maintenance lifestyle,” Mrs Rankin said “We love that the third level has allowed the inclusion of so many features that aren’t usually seen in a duplex such as large void spaces an expansive master bedroom with an extremely large walk in robe “The joinery throughout the home is stunning we love the darker palette softened by the curves The couple believes Paradise Point is undervalued compared to other coastal suburbs on the Gold Coast “We could see the potential for huge growth in the area and over the last few years site prices have almost doubled,” Mrs Rankin said “Paradise Point will continue to see more developers shift to the area as southern development sites become unattainable and too expensive to retain a profit.” Edin Kara of Ray White Mian Group is marketing Arcadia after he sold Elysian last month “The record is well deserved as this style and quality wasn’t seen in Paradise Point previously,” he said third 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A woman has been arrested and a man is on the run after a shocking alleged break-and-enter of a business on the Gold Coast Police were called to Chempro Chemist in Paradise Point after receiving reports of a vehicle ram-raiding the store front early on Thursday morning “Initial information indicates around 1.30am a man and a woman used a suspected stolen black Range Rover to damage the business on Grice Avenue and gain entry,” a QPS spokesperson said in a statement Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Sunrise reporter Liam Bland was at the scene on Thursday morning and said police arrived within three minutes they stopped the would-be thief in his tracks alleged to be the alleged accomplice of a male driver police believe they know who the man is and plan to catch up with him promptly CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Paradise Point is the fourth location opened by the practice's owners Independent optometry business partners Mr Michael Hare and Mr Jonathan McCorriston have opened a greenfield practice “With a legacy spanning over four decades, their fourth practice is a big plus for patients living at the northern end of the Gold Coast,” Eyecare Plus National Office said McCorriston and Hare also run three other practices located in neighbouring areas Southport operating under the Vision Michael Hare Eyecare Plus Optometrists brand Patient-focused care and cutting-edge technology are central pillars to their business model “We’ve always prioritised investing in advanced technology because it allows us to provide the highest standard of care,” Hare said McCorriston recently became a co-owner of the practices partnering with Hare – a longtime mentor – having worked alongside him for 20 years Their now-four locations are all busy and the duo say they have surrounded themselves with a wonderful “It’s very gratifying to know the combined knowledge experience and enthusiasm shown by partners and staff is infectious – and the key ingredient for continued growth,” they said Long-term patient relationships have been key to the business’ success “Independent optometry is about playing to our strengths – our expertise and the personalised care we provide,” Hare said “Our goal is to not only protect but also enhance the vision and quality of life for every patient who walks through our doors.” More minds better than one: Eyecare Plus launches Entrepreneur’s Club Eyecare Plus’ modern-day optometry marketing strategy Win-win: Eyecare Plus model offers clinical sovereignty with business support Nadine McArthur writes that when a patient is contemplating a future without vision Insight’s monthly bulletin to keep the Australian ophthalmic sector updated on new appointments and.. has raised US$36.5 million (AU$56.5 million) in funding to develop what it says is.. Insight has been the leading industry publication in Australia for more than 40 years This longevity is largely due to our ability to consistently deliver accurate and independent news relevant to all ophthalmic professionals and their supporting industry All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media A woman is calling for shark nets to be removed from Australian beaches after her partner drowned when he became entangled in one Jake Brown, 29, died while swimming with a mate on Sunday afternoon in an enclosed area at Paradise Point Parklands, on the Gold Coast Witnesses say the pair were sitting on buoys marking the perimeter of the net when Mr Brown told his mate 'hold my beer' before jumping off But it is believed Mr Brown became tangled up in the net and he drowned before the current swept his body out to sea It was recovered four hours later after a major search operation involving water police Mr Brown's partner Kama Robinson said shark nets should be removed from beaches and more life guards stationed on beaches to monitor the public's safety All those nets did was stop my partner from being able to resurface,' she told Daily Mail Australia 'They are dangerous. Sharp stuff gets caught in them. Sharks, jellyfish, sea snakes all get in regardless of the net - but it was my partner we lost this Christmas because of the shark net 'The government needs to stop funding things that are pointless Go invest in proper life-saving training and train some lifeguards and put more money into first responders.'  'He was a beautiful man who’s smile lit up every room he walked in [and] unfortunately we lost a beautiful human.'  The Point Paradise swimming enclosure has been closed for the foreseeable future in the wake of Mr Brown's death A witness said he saw Mr Brown and his friend sitting on the edge of the nets moments before the tragedy unfolded He said he called out in vain to warn the pair about the dangers 'I said, "Stop!" You could see what was going to happen,' the witness told the Courier Mail. 'He tried to jump off but the current took him, he came up once and I swam to him but then he went under the net. 'It was so f***ing obvious what was going to happen, it's why I yelled, "Don't!" It's so sad.' A Gold Coast City council spokesman urged the public to obey all safety signage when swimming. 'Safety audits have been carried out at all our swimming enclosures and safety signage is in place,' they said. 'The City continues to work with police following the Paradise Point Parklands tragedy and an inspection of the net found it was damaged during the emergency response. The net will be replaced as soon as possible. 'The City will continue to take any action necessary to ensure safety at the swimming enclosure and will consider any recommendations from relevant authorities.' A report will be prepared for the coroner.  Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... 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Girlfriend's desperate plea after young dad's tragic deathCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The San Diego Police Department says a man was shot at Vacation Isle Park in Mission Bay Tuesday morning a man armed with a gun shot another man in between the public bathrooms north of the parking lot in the 1400 block of Vacation Road around 11 a.m.; SDPD says a man has been detained SDPD Lieutenant Paul Phillips told our photojournalist that the shooting happened after the two men were arguing and got in a fight over who got to take a shower first following 911 calls about the men fighting and the victim was hit in the hand and has a graze wound on his shoulder Due to the number of shots fired in broad daylight Phillips says the victim was taken to a hospital in the area via an ambulance; his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening Police say the two men know each other and frequent the park A large portion of the park was closed as police searched for evidence Bullet casings were located near the bathrooms Several witnesses were asked to give statements to police ABC 10News has sent a photojournalist to the area to gather more information EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story said the shooting occurred at Paradise Point Resort That's what police had initially relayed to our newsroom; however officers provided a more accurate location of where the shooting occurred In green is the likely scenario for flooding on the Gold Coast off cyclone Alfred issued by the Gold Coast City Council this week. Cyclone Alfred hasn’t made landfall on the Aussie coast yet but that hasn’t stopped property investors asking where they can cash in – and getting trolled for it It’s no secret that despite record prices since the pandemic and a history-making once-in-a-generation cyclone set to hit South East Queensland investors continue to see the entire region as one of the hottest prospects to get the best return on their dollar have limits on what they will tolerate when communities are in trouble Related: Aus insurers’ shock move as cyclone nears Aussie insurers’ sick move as cyclone nears investor interest in what happens to the Queensland property market after Alfred is high Gold Coast residents were still putting together sandbags in Paradise Point on Thursday A prominent private investor group with over 70,000 members saw one of their top contributors seek out advice on how the market is looking in the “flooded zones” There were some responses to “check your insurance” “Honestly just wait until this time next week you’ll be in luck,” was one response but others were not so tolerant saying I “see some stupid posts in this group this one definitely up there” The top contributor’s previous hope for price falls in Brisbane due to flooding were resurfaced where his view was falls in flooded riverside suburbs would make it “party time” for those that don’t in Brisbane Keep praying!” a member on the Facebook group site said He was also hit with the ultimate insult for real world investors: “You sound like a crypto investor!” MORE: Terrifying detail in Aussie cyclone’s path Cyclone to smash homes of rich and famous The scene at 7 Mile Beach at Lennox Head as the community braces ahead of the Cat 2 TC Cyclone Alfred’s arrival this week Some turned to ridicule: “Think proactive – apply for a pontoon license & put the property up for sale Others retreated to sarcasm: “I would like to save the tax deductible $25 a week so I can be a multi millionaire investor Just thought this was the dumb question thread” But reality set in when a Gold Coast resident and fellow property investor chimed in from the region that’s set to face the worst effects when Alfred makes landfall “Give us a minute to actually make sure our own houses I’m on the Gold Coast and Brisbane border” MORE: Surprise move amid insurance blackouts for home buyers Most south east Queensand residents have never experienced a cyclone at home before There is no expectation that the history-making cyclone will dent the massive demand that exists and will continue to exist for Aussie suburbs within the cyclone warning zone stretching from Noosa in the north to past Byron Bay in the south The fear will soon pass,” a local investor said Another directed the investor to a different business segment saying “the market for selling water & toilet paper in Brisbane right now is on fire” Brisbane and Gold Coast were considered top locations for investors though price rises mean cash flow is not as good as it may have been in the past was the view of the investor group administrator before the cyclone appeared by Media Team on March 12 the Australian bowls community has demonstrated an unwavering spirit of resilience and unity offering crucial support to both members and the broader public As Southeast Queensland faced damaging winds many bowls clubs quickly rose to the occasion becoming beacons of hope and solidarity in their communities the response from local bowls clubs has been nothing short of extraordinary Clubs located in high-risk areas swiftly activated their emergency plans ensuring they could continue to serve as safe havens for those in need or simply fostering a sense of connection during a time of crisis these clubs proved to be much more than places to play – they became lifelines for their communities Paradise Point Bowls Club was particularly well prepared for the cyclone reaching out to sponsors who helped the club secure a generator before the storm hit Paradise Point Bowls Club General Manager Katrina Vidal said this allowed the club to act as a hub for their members and residents in the community many of whom had been displaced and were in need of support “We lost power and when safe to do so we opened as a community hub providing a charging station for devices such as mobile phones and medical equipment,” Vidal said lots of conversations shared and even new friendships made “Our fantastic staff who had no power themselves turned up and worked like soldiers to open each morning to provide breakfast and coffees.” Club Helensvale also opened their doors to the community hosting regular free sausage sizzles despite having no power These clubs are just two examples of how bowls clubs can bring people together in trying times with many clubs doing as much as possible to support the community in any way they can Nambour Bowls Club was flooded and now face a lengthy recovery from the damage caused while Southport Bowls Club lost six solar panels due to the winds call outs have already gone out for volunteers to assist in working bees and clean ups to help repair the damage once again demonstrating how the bowls community comes together in times of need South Queensland Club Support Manager Troy Corba said there were many tales of the community spirit shining through who despite their own challenges and issues have opened their doors to their local communities to provide shelter “These types of events bring communities together and the bowls community always shines with its strength 30th April 2025 Rising Stars Named for 2025 National Development SeriesThe future of Australian bowls will be on full display this 26th April 2025 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championships: Final day recapAustralia’s Jack McShane has been crowned the 2025 World Bowls Indoor 25th April 2025 2025 World Bowls Indoor Championships: Day 5 wrapAustralia still remains in the hunt for a gold medal at Subscribe to Bowls Australia's official e-newsletter! Link copiedShareShare articleSome South-East Queensland residents have had power restored on Sunday with 230,000 people affected down from 330,000 on Saturday night.12,500 homes were without power in northern NSW on Sunday afternoon.We're gathering live power outage data from the affected areas' electricity distribution network providers Energex* Essential Energy and Ergon.*Energex map data was last reported at 11:15pm on Sunday See the table below the map for an up-to-date list of suburbs in South-East Queensland experiencing power outages ABC Emergency will broadcast regular warnings on ABC Radio. You can find more information, including a map of all the warnings, by clicking here. You can also find these stations on the ABC Listen App CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Five suburbs in Australia have grown in price by at least 40 per cent over the past 12 months defying the broader slowdown trend the rest of the market has been experiencing The latest Domain House Price Report has revealed the top-performing property markets nationwide with the top five spots dominated by Queensland and West Australian suburbs with a 48.8 per cent annual increase in house prices What was once an “under the radar” Gold Coast pocket filled with affordable older homes, Paradise Point is now a trendy suburb in high demand – and that demand has been rapidly pushing prices up over the past few years, says local agent Jeanette Schmidt of Amir Prestige Group. “Paradise Point includes Sovereign Island [and surrounding marina], making it a very much upmarket area,” she says. The type of property where prices are falling most right now 32 more suburbs hit a $1 million median in the past 3 months Australia’s last capital city with a median price under $600k: Pack your bags for Darwin In the past few years, the suburb has seen a surge of new developments, prompting an influx of younger families and buyers, says Schmidt. While Paradise Point was the Australian suburb with the strongest property price growth over the past year the majority of the best performers were more affordable areas In the south-eastern Perth suburbs of Armadale and Camillo the median house prices grew by more than 40 per cent in the past year but remain under $600,000 well below the national median of $1.15 million Armadale’s median house price is just $495,000 “If I were going to put it down to one thing, it would be interstate investor demand – that’s been a very, very strong factor in our market here,” says local Armadale agent Jason Shier of Armadale Real Estate. “We’re seen as being very affordable compared to other major cities.” Shier says it is becoming more challenging to find a house at those medians and buyers should expect to spend closer to $600,000 for a typical three-bedroom one-bathroom house with a decent block of land He expects prices in Camillo and Armadale to continue to grow “We’re still well under stock levels of where a normal market would be,” he says Manly’s median house price soared by 42 per cent over the year to $1,597,500 “Manly is a very small suburb in the bayside. It’s very prestigious,” says local agent Tamara Hall of ReMax Advantage. “There are only so many properties in that Manly pocket, so the land value is worth more than when you look at Wynnum,” she says. In the past few years, Manly has seen a rise of younger families buying as they upgrade from their first or second home, Hall says, as there have been many lifestyle improvements in the area. “It’s changed significantly in the last five years when it comes to lifestyle for a younger demographic, compared to what it was like 10 years ago,” she says. 3 Baths3 ParkingView listing With a $1.6 million budget it’s possible to buy a lovely Queenslander-style home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms she says it is unlikely to buy a property with a water view or a pool Four and a half hours’ drive north of the Perth CBD is Rangeway where the median house price has increased by 41.7 per cent but is still just $255,000 “The median price you’ll see in the next round of stats will go up massively again because it’s still growing,” says real estate agent Michael Cotton of Professionals Geraldton. “The worst houses in that area are worth [a median of $255,000] now. “The best explanation for it would be that it’s so affordable, and we have seen an increase in rent. It’s becoming a really affordable investment option or opportunity for first-time investors and people looking to add to their portfolio. “We don’t see all that many first-home buyers in Rangeway these days. Most of what’s selling in there right now is going to interstate investors.” 1 Bath1 ParkingView listing The median weekly rent in Rangeway has increased by an eye-watering 92.2 per cent in the past five years, bringing it up to $370 a week, according to Domain data. “If you want to buy something really nice in that area, you’d be looking in the mid to high $300,000s,” Cotton says. “And there are a couple of properties achieving in the very early $400,000 [range] as well.” He expects Rangeway will continue to see a rapid rate of price growth as it continues being an investor hotspot.  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 A buyer has splashed $9.2m on a Queensland trophy home complete with an indoor pool handled by Ivy Wu and Isaac Kim of Ivy Realty is the highest on the Gold Coast this week An aerial shot of Bellagio on the Sovereign Islands had only been on the market six days when it was snapped up “This buyer walked in and loved the home and made a cash offer,” Mr Kim said we negotiated to $9.2m and then closed the deal.” would use the property at 26 Hampton Court as a holiday home “They had another home on Sovereign Islands and have obviously upgraded,” he said MORE NEWS: Top gun of luxury estates has own private airport Coombabah: ‘We’re seeing more demand for magazine-worthy homes’ Mater Prize Home: The secret to creating a $5.2m ‘winning home Bellagio is described as the “ultimate trophy home” with luxury living spread across four levels “It has an extraordinary floorplan — not many houses have an indoor pool,” Mr Kim said “What I love about this house is you go in and on the first floor it’s got the living the kitchen and then the view is just phenomenal the Hinterland and all the way to Surfers Paradise “The developer of Sovereign Islands apparently kept three blocks of land and this was one of them “It’s a prime position with the most amazing views.” on a 700sq m block with 26.8m of water frontage includes a concrete construction that’s softened by an external cylindrical centrepiece the residence includes a designer kitchen and a living and dining area with full-height picture windows temperature-controlled wine cellar and tasting room and an enclosed entertaining terrace with kitchen and heated mosaic-tiled pool Property records show the house last changed hands for $7.9m in 2021 PropTrack data shows house prices in Paradise Point encompassing the exclusive Sovereign Islands estate were up 22.4 per cent over the past year to a median of $2.04m The highest sale this year on Sovereign Islands was $14.25 for Baltimore at 46-48 Royal Albert Cres while the highest sale ever recorded on the Sovereign Islands was $20m A man has been taken to hospital after an alleged stabbing on the Gold Coast overnight Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) A hospitality mogul who drove his sportscar into a 12-year-old boy on an electric bike has been handed a $645 fine and three demerit points Gold Coast bar owner Howard Wright, 58, was given the punishment for driving his Audi A5 without due care in the collision at Paradise Point on January 6 which was captured on the child's GoPro camera Queensland Police defended the decision not to charge him with a more serious offence because they had reviewed the footage in full and claimed the child had racially abused Mr Wright by calling him a n***** shortly before the collision Police also added Mr Wright's address had been uploaded to the internet which have since prompted a separate investigation Social media users argued that the incident should have been treated more seriously than a traffic infringement 'God help that man if he hits my kid like that.' one commenter said  'That's bulls***,' another viewer wrote, under the news with a clip of the incident on one Instagram account. 'People saying he had right of way shouldn't have a license,' a third agreed. On another platform, viewers said they were shocked by the small fine. 'Don't understand why he's not been charged with a serious offence,' one said. 'This man has somehow turned knock and run into gang activity in his head and used it for justification for his actions,' another said. 'Alright, so any time someone verbally insults me, I can run them down in my car and only get a fine. What a f*****g joke,' a third added. In footage of the incident, the 58-year-old's Audi A5 collided with the electric bike and sent the boy flying, with their conversation showing the man believed he had been harrassed by a group including the crash victim. 'What the f**k, I didn't do nothing, I didn't do nothing, I wasn't even there,' the boy can be heard screaming. Wright exits the Audi and approaches the boy, replying: 'I know you didn't do anything. This bike's illegal.' 'I know but why did you hit me?' the boy asks. 'You ran in front of my car, I'm sorry,' says Wright. A woman nearby is heard defending the boy, telling Mr Wright he's 'just a kid.' 'They are ringing my doorbell every day,' says Mr Wright, prompting the boy to insist, 'I didn't do it'. Mr Wright attended Runaway Bay Police Station shortly after the incident and was handed an infringement notice for driving without care and attention. Police at the time said Mr Wright's Audi was 'alleged to have been driven in a dangerous manner towards a 12-year-old boy from Paradise Point'. 'It is alleged the vehicle struck the boy, knocking him from his bike,' a spokesman said. Talking to the media on Monday, Acting Superintendent Jason Tuffley said there was more to the incident that the footage showed. 'Police have reviewed the footage from the child, or the boy, in its entirety, and this has corroborated with the adult driver's version of events that he was racially abused and harassed prior to the collision by the boy and his associates,' Act Supt Tuffley said, according to news.com.au. 'As a result of this information, and the demeanour of the driver afterwards, the fact that he reported it took place, and police reviewing the matter in its entirety, it was decided that a traffic infringement only will be issued to the driver, which carries a fine of $640 and three demerit points.' 'I can't answer that question of every single circumstance in relation to a vehicle striking a child. Of course, that wouldn't be an appropriate course of action.' Mr Wright is a co-director of the company behind The Lounge and Bridges Tapas Bar. Both are upmarket venues in Paradise Point on the Gold Coast. 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