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There are sportspeople who swear by drinking pickle juice
Cricketer David Warner swigged the stuff to manage cramps halfway to a double century in 2022
Daniil Medvedev sipped the fermented liquid to sooth spasming muscles during a 5½-hour Australian Open battle with Rafael Nadal
orange-tinged cafe and pickling palace in Sydney’s Northern Beaches
the medicinal aspects of owner Miles Ackermans’ vast range of pickles and preserves
we’re swooning over his umami-rich mushroom toastie
a marvel of portobello and Swiss browns laced with kombu butter and served with zucchini pickle and blueberry chutney
shallot chimichurri and jalapeno relish.Dylan CokerThen it’s a muffin filled with a fried egg
shallot chimichurri and jalapeno relish that makes my mouth buzz with such tangy heat that an appreciative pause is needed between bites
We down the roast chicken sandwich – Ackermans’ favourite for his own lunch – its flavours whooshing from blue cheese
Majestic: The Reuben sandwich is a “real marvel”.Dylan CokerAdvertisementThe space is an oasis of handcrafted goodness
some fresh off the Seaforth-to-Manly bus stopping at the door
eat hash browns dappled with herb salt and fat salad sandwiches stuffed with beetroot relish
Ceramic bowls and plates are made by local artists
Ackermans’ lightbulb moment for a career in pickling came when he created a blueberry chutney while head chef at The Herring Room in Manly and customers kept asking to take it home
the owner-chef discovered a new joy: chatting with customers
Serva owner-chef Miles Ackermans relishes chatting about his craft.Dylan Coker“After years of being hidden away as a chef
the biggest surprise is how much of a relationship I’ve developed with the locals in Seaforth,” he says
they’re asking about how I make the pickles
what are the benefits of ferments and so forth
“If you told me when I first opened eight months ago that the main part of my day would be remembering people’s names and having a conversation for about six hours with different people
And while pickle juice is not on the drinks menu
Ackermans is right behind fermented food being a healthy option
“I’m eating my pickles seven days a week,” he says
“and I’m definitely the healthiest I’ve ever been.”
A tiny wood-panelled inner-city bolthole featuring sandwiches laced with fennel
red onion and radish pickles and lashings of fermented chilli and garlic mayo
There’s also a bonanza of house-made take-home fermented goods
including the chef’s Hotluck Vegan Mushroom XO made with fermented mushrooms
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A pickle sandwich institution in Surry Hills since 2014
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The sandwich star is the chicken katsu with pickled cucumber
peanut and gochugaru-infused chilli-crisp oil.
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with a bonanza of house-made pickles and relishes between deli meats from Whole Beast Butchery up the road
Get your sauerkraut fix with the pastrami sanger
layered with Swiss cheese and a Russian dressing.
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"This is the start of a new chapter after some big changes, and I couldn’t be more excited," Seaforth's Mitchell Thompson said.
More Seaforth Exciting news for Seaforth fans: the beloved Australian country artist has signed to ABC Music
The independent record label welcomed Seaforth—led by Mitchell Thompson—by announcing that he’s releasing a new single
“I’m so pumped to be working with ABC Music,” Thompson said in a statement
“It’s always been a goal of mine to release music back home and really build my story there.”
and there’s no place like it – so getting to properly show up and give it the love and dedication it deserves
especially with such a great team behind me
This is the start of a new chapter after some big changes
Seaforth becomes a part of a home that includes Australian country music icons such as Lee Kernaghan
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In October, Seaforth announced the departure of former member Tom Jordan, while Thompson revealed that he’d continue under the Seaforth name. The good news, however, is that it was an amicable split.
“After some time away and much-needed conversations between us, Tom has decided to step away from Seaforth to focus on producing and writing music full-time,” the duo shared with fans.
In a statement, they added: “Mitch will be continuing Seaforth by himself to ensure the story is far from over.
“We’re still best mates and plan to keep making music together for Seaforth and beyond. This decision ensures we stay creatively and mentally in a good place, and we believe it's the right move for both of us.
“Thank you for all of your support so far. There's plenty of new music coming, and we hope you stay for the rest of the journey.”
In 2020, Seaforth were awarded the APRA Award for Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year. Their 2022 EP, What I Get For Loving You, featured their viral hit Breakups, Good Beer starring Jordan Davis, Queen Of Daytona Beach featuring Sean Kingston, and the title track.
The Unreleased Album, a collection of previously unreleased Seaforth songs, was released last October.
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jetty and rare features in Seaforth ‘The Caves’ homeTaylor Troeth
Seaforth gem built over caves on the waters edge
A rare private beach front home with an eye-catching mermaid statue
has hit the market on Sydney’s northern beaches
Retired businessman John Karren and his wife Fiona Karren have owned their Seaforth home known as ‘The Caves’ located right on the waters edge for 20 years
Ms Karren’s 50th birthday party that included a surprise Three Tenors performance
as well as raising their kids who enjoyed a childhood of jumping in the water from the private jetty
the now empty nesters were preparing to downsize
Listing with Joshua Perry at Belle Property Manly
he was encouraging buyers with a budget of at least $10m to inspect the property
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“It’s been a fantastic place (for the kids) to grow up,” Mr Karren said
“It’s a bit of a resort … we’ve had a lot of good parties every year here
We had my eldest sons wedding in the lower area with 140 people dancing on the deck,” he added
Mr Karren had eyed of the property from the water
“I thought it was the most beautiful house
and when it came up for sale I thought we had to buy it
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redoing the decking and pools as well as adding extra amenities
Outdoor golf simulator with Middle Harbour views
Stunning aspect from the lounge and dining areas
“We added various toys like a golf simulator
we did the sauna and added things in the gym,” he said
“It’s probably the only outside golf simulator in the country
You can practice your golf up there and have an amazing view out to Middle Harbour.”
The five-bedroom, six-bathroom retreat with four parking spaces at 13 Seaforth Crescent is located right on the waters edge with 200 degree water views
Completely private with all neighbours situated further up
it included 60ft deep water frontage with exclusive-use jetty and boat shed
I’ve built a couple too and we’ve kayaked all over the place from there
take the kids skiing or go out for the night or day to a nearby beach,” Mr Karren said
He also said the wildlife in the area was “amazing.”
“We’ve had seals and penguins and even a whale that came through a few years ago,” he said
“On land we have had wallabies living next to the house
A mermaid statue that sat on a rock at the private beach had become a bit of a local attraction
with boats and tourists snapping pictures of the bronze beauty from the water
“She’s had a bit of a facelift since we bought the property
an expert in bronze style to touch her up – she looks fantastic,” Mr Karren said
The namesake of the home was inspired by a number of caves that were dotted around and under the property
which the family has used to spotlight art
Caves throughout the property and mermaid statue sitting on waterfront
Old Balinese style door allegedly from the Jenolan Caves House
An old Balinese style door opened into the home
which was allegedly from the original Jenolan Caves home
fish ponds and a water feature also elevated the luxurious property
Lead agent Joshua Perry said a home this close to the waters edge was rare
due to council no longer approving future preposed positioning
so close to the water’s edge is quite rare
It’s also a slow zone there too so you can have a more substantial boat … this lifestyle can’t be repeated.”
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It began with a blueberry chutney so funky and moreish customers kept asking chef Miles Ackermans if they could have some to take home
Ackermans (whose CV includes head chef at Effie’s, Hugos and Noon) opened Serva to get his preserves
ferments and “all things found in a jar” into homes and restaurants
It was an exercise in creativity and minimising waste while maximising flavour
In the early days of the business, Ackermans worked out of Wilbur’s
And the connections he made with customers made him want to turn Serva into something bigger
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“I fell in love with chatting … getting to know people and express simple food in a really fun manner,” Ackermans tells Broadsheet
The Seaforth digs are light-filled with minimal seating (good luck nabbing a spot
the locals are in love) and an open countertop
The small-batch roasting services the house espresso and filter
The runaway bestseller – which Ackermans says will never leave the menu – is a decadent egg and cheese English muffin
It’s a few perfect mouthfuls of piping-hot fried egg and goat’s gouda
The star is a fermented jalapeno relish (yes
Salted beef is stacked with house-made apple-and-celery sauerkraut and mustard seasoned with “kraut juice” and excess espresso
Melted cheese and pickle chips (one of the most popular take-home products
which took Ackermans over 20 iterations to get right) seal the deal
An umami-rich mushroom toastie – where minced shiitakes meet fermented chilli and a three-cheese mix – is served with that standout blueberry chutney
Nutella and chocolate brownie cookies are made daily
and there’s a rich house-made banana bread made with miso and served with black sesame butter
“We’re trying to make the little things count … actually getting to know our customers as much as possible
whether they like it or not,” laughs Ackermans
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The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom property at 41 Battle Boulevard features a signature spiral staircase that winds through all five levels.
Bidding opened at $14.6 million, with mostly $100,000 bids in front of a curious crowd of almost 100 in the living room with splendid water views, until it sold.
BresicWhitney’s Anna Chen declined to share the reserve but said the vendor was thrilled with the final result. Records show the house was last traded for $11.3 million in 2020.
“Like I said to all the purchasers and the buyers … it is a King of Seaforth, one of a kind you wouldn’t be able to regulate today,” Chen said, referring to the council’s floor space ratio requirements. The property has an internal size of 1100 square metres on a 1600 square metre block.
The buyer is a lower north shore family who will live in the home, while the vendors are moving out of the area.
BresicWhitney’s chief executive officer and auctioneer Thomas McGlynn said, despite the market being considered a buyer’s market, “for quality real estate there is still really strong buyer interest”. The property was one of 1052 scheduled auctions in Sydney at the weekend.
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By Saturday evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 63.9 per cent from 628 reported results, while 133 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate.
A first home buyer couple secured the keys to a three-bedroom terrace in Annandale for $3.43 million.
The property at 63 Albion Street was well proportioned with high ceilings and beautifully detailed throughout.
3 Baths1 ParkingView listing Five registered to bid and three actively participated. They were mostly couples and were supported by a small crowd of locals in the living room.
The bidding started off slowly, but once it hit the reserve price of $3.3 million, the pace picked up until it sold.
Darren Pearce from BresicWhitney Inner East said a renovation was done 10 years ago.
“The butler’s pantry and laundry is really nice off the kitchen … it’s a really practical house,” Pearce said.
The buyers are upsizing from Surry Hills. The vendors are selling after their children outgrew the space.
Records show that the house was last traded for $1,325,000 in 2013.
A buyers’ agent purchased within his “core market” of Elizabeth Bay on Saturday, securing a 61-square-metre art deco apartment for himself with a winning bid of $1.43 million at auction.
Eleven registered and four actively bid on the two-bedroom, north-facing unit with harbour views. Guided at $1.3 million, the property is located at 19/8 Onslow Avenue.
1 Bath− .css-12a1b0h{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0;-webkit-clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);border:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-clip-path:inset(100%);clip-path:inset(100%);-webkit-clip-path:none;display:none;}ParkingView listing “If you’re in an art deco building, it’s definitely desirable,” Ray White’s Renee Cross said, adding that the property was uninhabitable in its current state and would need some work.
The buyer plans to live and retire there, and the vendors were nine beneficiaries.
A charming four-bedroom Federation cottage in Epping changed hands after 40 years for $3,001,000.
1 Bath2 ParkingView listing With a price guide of $2.8 million, the home at 5 Willoughby Street drew a crowd of 100 to the backyard auction, featuring an elegant oak tree that had attracted the vendor to the property decades earlier.
Four bidders registered, all of whom actively participated – primarily families from the nearby suburbs and inner west.
Bidding opened at $2.4 million, with $100,000 bids pushing it to $2.8 million. From there, $50,000 bids took it past the $3 million reserve, until it sold under the hammer.
A family from Kellyville bought the home, while the vendor plans to downsize. Records indicate that it last changed hands for $129,000 in 1983.
AMP’s chief economist Shane Oliver said Sydney’s clearance rate of 63.9 per cent was soft for this time of year.
Oliver noted seeing a big pick-up in listings compared to a year ago, which could be evidence of distressed selling.
“At the same time, buyer demand is a little bit subdued by the ongoing high level of interest rates, which is resulting in relatively soft auction clearance rates.”
Oliver expects the market to remain soft until interest rates start to come down.
“It’s possible we can get a cut in December, but the more likely scenario seems [to be] in February next year for the first cut.”
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but never slept in itKathryn Welling
Seaforth is for sale in an expressions of interest campaign with a guide of $6.75m
Lawyer Nigel Russell has a confession to make
He and his wife Thuy have owned a Seaforth waterfront home for four years but never slept in it
They’ve enjoyed wine and cheese from their private deepwater berth, renovated inside and even had plans approved for a lift to be installed inside their five-bedroom home at 15 Bligh Crescent
But they haven’t got around to moving in and now they think they never will
“We loved the idea of living on a waterfront
but we travel overseas a lot and we’ve decided to stay in the eastern suburbs,” he said
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The owners have spent some lovely afternoons beside the water
So having bought the light and airy home for $6.125m in 2021 they have now listed the cul-de-sac home by expressions of interest with a guide of $6.75m
they have rented out the home for $3600 a week
“We’ve spent some lovely afternoons beside the water
it is so private with such a sense of air and space and the house has lots of glass towards the water bringing in the views,” he said
Bligh Cres is a short no-through road that hugs the foreshore of Middle Harbour where most of the two dozen properties have boatsheds
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There’s lots of glass towards the water bringing in the views
Glen Wirth of LJ Hooker Seaforth said the house had an oversized boatshed
“It offers the ultimate waterfront lifestyle,” he said
sailing with the kids or setting off on your cruiser moored in your own marina berth.”
The home is built in full brick and concrete
the main bedroom has a spa ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe
a large granite kitchen and an infinity pool
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In a statement, Mitch Thompson said he'll continue making music under the Seaforth name.
More Seaforth Australian country duo Seaforth made a surprise announcement today (22 October)
Jordan shared the news with bandmate Mitch Thompson via video and statement
Jordan admitted that his heart hasn’t been in Seaforth like it used to be
open conversations the duo has been having
After some time away and much needed conversations between us
Tom has decided to step away from Seaforth to focus on producing and writing music full-time
Mitch will be continuing Seaforth by himself to ensure the story is far from over
We're still best mates and plan to keep making music together for Seaforth and beyond
This decision ensures we stay creatively and mentally in a good place
and we believe it's the right move for both of us
There's plenty of new music coming and we hope you stay for the rest of the journey
Stay tuned for more updates from Tom and Mitch as they arrive
Seaforth was born out of the pair’s lifelong friendship
After developing their friendship at three years old
the duo eventually discovered a shared love for The Beatles and Keith Urban
Naming the band after the suburb they grew up in in New South Wales
the duo moved to Nashville in 2017 to develop their songwriting
Seaforth Put Aussie Spin On Classic Songs Including Taylor Swift & Morgan Wallen
They collaborated with Mitchell Tenpenny on their follow-up single, Anything She Says
which was gold-certified and surpassed 79 million streams
they were awarded the APRA Award for ‘Breakthrough Songwriter Of The Year’
Their 2022 EP, What I Get For Loving You
featured their viral hit Breakups, Good Beer featuring Jordan Davis, Queen Of Daytona Beach featuring Sean Kingston
Last November, Seaforth appeared on the inaugural Ridin’ Hearts festival line-up in Sydney and Melbourne alongside Bailey Zimmerman, Danielle Bradbery, Zac & George, Sara Berki, and more.
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Sep 6, 2024 | Manly ward, Public Safety
NSW Police have arrested two teenage intruders after a break-in at Seaforth
NSW Police were called to a home at Seaforth Crescent
after two teenage males were disturbed during an alleged break-in
The occupants of the home disturbed the intruders
who then allegedly fled the scene in a stolen Toyota Camry
Officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command spotted the Camry a short while later travelling east at Military Road
The car was travelling in excess of the 60 km/h speed limit
The driver of the fleeing Toyota stopped along the Warringah Freeway
The NSW Police Dog Unit was called in to hunt down the person who had run from the car
and a 19-year-old man was found after a short foot pursuit and arrested
A 17-year-old male passenger was arrested in the vehicle
He was taken to Manly Police Station to assist police with their inquiries
The 19-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a dog bite to his right leg
which was incurred while attempting to evade police
he was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition for further treatment
Detectives from Northern Beaches Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. They have asked that anyone with information, or has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage, to contact Manly Police Station on 02 9976 8099 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
NSW Police are seeking public assistance in relation to this matter. If you have any information that may assist them with their inquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
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and six parking spaces – you won’t find another property like it
There are some properties that make you say ‘wow’
The home at 41 Battle Boulevard, Seaforth
“It is truly one of a kind,” said sales agent Anna Chen at BresicWhitney
“It’s a solid brick and concrete home that is impossible to recreate today.”
the lucky buyer will have uninterrupted water views from every bedroom
as well as an orientation that takes advantage of an abundance of natural light
Each of the six bedrooms has its own ensuite
“It’s an entertainers paradise with an infinity pool and sweeping views,” said Chen
and serene Japanese garden – it’s like having your own private wellness retreat,” she added
The lucky buyer will also have their own private jetty – big enough to dock not one boat
A private jetty allows the property owner to dock two boats
And being just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD in the Northern Beaches
Seaforth offers a lifestyle opportunity like no other
a life in Seaforth means boutique style shopping
and best of all the beach and bush are right on your doorstep
Seaforth offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle while also being so connected to beach and bushland
“It’s the ultimate waterfront lifestyle,” said Chen
Dec 18, 2024 | Manly ward, Public Safety
An elderly woman was pulled from a car that flipped and began leaking fuel at Seaforth
Just after 2.00pm yesterday afternoon (Tuesday
emergency services responded to a report of a single vehicle collision at Ponsonby Parade
they found a white 2012 Hyundai i20 hatchback on its roof and leaking fuel in the middle of the road
who was bleeding heavily from a cut to her arm
The car had collided with a white 2008 Mazda 2 hatchback that was parked on the side of the road
It is understood the woman’s car veered into the Mazda
before it flipped over as a result of the collision
Trapped in the rolled over vehicle that was now leaking fuel
firefighters from Mosman Station established fire protection as police officers and paramedics worked to release the woman from the car and she was pulled free shortly after 2.15pm
Intensive Care Paramedics assessed the woman’s injuries
She was taken by NSW Ambulance to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition just before 2.30pm
With Ponsonby Parade closed to traffic by officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command
firefighters set about neutralising the fuel spill with absorbent material and cleaning it up from the road
The woman’s overturned car was retrieved by a tow truck and the road was reopened just before 3.00pm
No other injuries were reported as a result of the collision
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‘A waterfront masterpiece’ sold for the highest price in the nation on Saturday when more than 1400 homes were scheduled to go under the hammer
With 996 of the results in by 6.30pm on Saturday night
PropTrack put the clearance rate at 54 per cent
By 8.30 on Monday morning with 1117 of the results in
the clearance rate had dropped to 52 per cent
where Chen and Scatizzi had more than 100 people at their auction
with BresicWhitney CEO and chief auctioneer Thomas McGlynn presiding
four registered and three were active from $14.6m
$100k and $200k bids before McGlynn slammed the gavel down to buyers from the lower north shore
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The stunning five-level property last traded for $11.3m in 2020
it’s full of natural light and has outstanding harbour views
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Chen said it was the highest price for the year in Seaforth
international buyers and the upper north shore as well,” she said
Chen set the highest price in the suburb last year — $11.75m — though the current suburb record is $16.8m set a few years ago
McGlynn said: “It was very strong bidding
“It’s a complete waterfront with a jetty that can house two yachts
“The building quality was very good and it would be very difficult to replicate in that position
“To build that in that space would be nearly impossible and being on the cliff’s edge
they’re generally hard to access but this actually has good access from the street and the home is in great condition.”
Amid reports of a cooling market
McGlynn said that his company had sold 20 from 24 auctions on the mega auction day
The house was designed by the visionary architect Ralph Cunningham
and yes buyers are a little cautious but if they feel they have to push forward to buy they will,” he said
and while it’s feeling like it should be a buyer’s market … maybe it’s swinging back to being a seller’s market
“I was surprised today with how strong our auctions have been
“We’re going to end up with 20 from 24 [including homes sold prior to auction day]
so despite everything that’s happening and all the reports of it being more a buyer’s market
there are pockets where there are great buying opportunities but there are also some great outcomes for sellers.”
which records show was bought by the Gau family for $11.3m in 2020
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Designed by the visionary architect Ralph Cunningham
it’s built over five levels embracing a Sydney Harbour cliff face
It comprises about 1600sqm of indoor/outdoor living space
with all bedrooms designed with private ensuites and water-facing aspects
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Meanwhile, in the inner-city, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with parking in the Allen Jack + Cottier-designed block Sonoma at E203/3 Hunter St, Waterloo sold for $1.14m
BresicWhitney agents Darren Davis and Patrick O’Brien had three register and
bidding opened at $900k and rose in $25k increments to $1.05m and then it was down to $5k and $10k bids
“It was a young couple who bought it and it was perfect for them as she works for Qantas at the airport and he works in the city,” Davis said
The young first home buyer couple who were the underbidders missed out by $10k and the other active bidder was a lady downsizer
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A daycare worker allegedly filmed himself abusing young boys while in the classroom and bathroom of a Sydney childcare centre – leaving investigators to identify all his potential victims before “hysteria” grips parents
He was the second daycare worker to be charged and accused of abusing children in Sydney in recent days
Two daycare workers have been charged in Sydney in recent days
accused of abusing children.Credit: Ryan Stuart
whose name has been suppressed by court order
is aged in his 20s and has been working at a care centre in the city’s north
But just over a month ago he was arrested and charged by the Australian Federal Police
He was initially charged with refusing to grant police access to his phone
but investigators quickly found alleged evidence of abuse against children under the man’s care that dated back years
Last week the AFP laid 10 more charges; six counts of aggravated use of a child to make abuse material
two counts of sexually touch a child under 10 and two counts of using a child to make abuse material
contained in court documents released to this masthead
are too graphic to publish but include claims the man filmed young boys as they used the bathroom at the daycare
He also allegedly pleasured himself in a classroom in front of children
The alleged child victims are described as “prepubescent boys”
The abuse alleged in the documents spans from 2021 to July 2024
just weeks before police laid their first charge
The man remains in custody and did not apply for bail
when his matter was heard on Tuesday in Sydney’s Downing Centre
A prosecutor warned there were “child victims yet to be identified” and publication of the man’s identity
The magistrate made a court order prohibiting the news media from publishing the man’s name and the place where he worked
The AFP sought that order to avoid “psychological harm” and distress to the alleged child victims and their parents and carers
The investigation remains in its infancy and further charges could follow as police continue to pick through evidence
another Sydney daycare worker was arrested after allegedly abusing a young child on the northern beaches in an unrelated case
Warwick Farm man Quoc Phu Tong was arrested at a warehouse in western Sydney
charging him with the alleged sexual touching of a young child at Only About Children in Seaforth
Quoc Phu Tong is accused of sexually touching a three-year-old at Seaforth’s Only About Children daycare
The police investigation into Tong began in September
when another staff member reported him to police after witnessing an allegedly concerning interaction between the worker and a child
Tong was stood down from his role at the time
“Only About Children confirms that it was informed on Friday of a serious charge brought against a former casual educator ..
this charge is responding to a report made by OAC as part of the mandatory reporting process,” the daycare chain said in a statement to the Herald
The centre spokesperson said all “appropriate” steps were taken as soon as the allegation was raised and the case was now in the hands of the NSW Police
“The organisation is fully committed to working closely with all authorities
families and team as they work through this,” the daycare chain said
Tong applied for bail in Penrith Local Court on Friday
which was refused by magistrate Stephen Corry
Corry said there was a history of “clear warnings” to Tong about his conduct towards children
Tong was “in a position of authority and trust and the alleged offence was committed in an environment surrounded by other people,” the court heard on Friday
Tong’s Legal Aid solicitor said his alleged offending was on the “lowest end of this type of serious conduct” because the alleged touching was on the outside of the clothing
Only About Children is a nationwide chain of daycare centres with dozens of “campuses” across Sydney
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Days of our Lives made their head writer switch nine months ago with Paula Cwikly and Jeanne Marie Ford now helming the lives of the citizens and the core beloved families of Salem
it was only last week that episodes under their tenure began to stream on Peacock
April 28th episode and Tuesday’s April 29th episode
The first being the very touching work of longtime DAYS favorite Brandon Beemer in the role of Shawn Brady
Shawn is reeling from the news that his father
it sent Shawn back on a downward spiral blaming himself for what has happened to his dad
shot his father when he believed he was attacking his mother
Bo was not in his right mind then and had just recalled his “fancy face” after being in a cryogenic state for years (thanks to Megan Hathaway) and coming out of it thinking he was more Kiriakis then anything
Bo has been in a medical clinic in Europe languishing in a coma
After grappling with the news of Bo’s impending death
Shawn talks about being a kid and how Bo was there for him
he was the … he is the best man and the best father in the entire world.” Jada leans and hugs Shawn as he starts to cry
Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) received a call from Hope that Bo contracted a terrible infection from the ventilator he was on and now Bo has sepsis
After talking it all over with Marlena (Deidre Hall)
Jeffrey Russell has been working on a drug to cure this
but she says maybe there is a workaround (stay tuned for Michael Dietz guest arc as Dr
Russell to begin on tomorrow’s Wednesday April 30th episode)
Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) is talking with Maggie (Suzanne Rogers)
She is still a grieving widow after having lost her beloved Doug (the late Bill Hayes)
Susan Seaforth Hayes lost the love of her life
Julie speaks of her loneliness and pain of missing Doug
Maggie also brings up how Doug III (Peyton Meyer) was kicked out of Julie’s house
when they learned of his stealing Alice’s diamond necklace
Maggie thinks Julie misses having the young man around
Maggie reminds her that in Julie’s younger days she took a mink stole from a department store
Susan Seaforth Hayes has been a treasure for the show and for mature women in the audience
who may have also lost their husbands or partners
and with whom they had built a life with for decades
It is an extremely difficult process especially living life alone after years together as a couple
The scene played to the undertones of soldiering on after your life changes dramatically and how that even months
what did you think of the performances of Brandon Beemer and Susan Seaforth Hayes this week on Days of our Lives
and the poignant material they were given to deliver by the new head writing team
Share your thoughts via the comment section below
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so good for Paul Cwikly and Jeannie Marie Ford
Some heart is slowly transitioning back into the scripts
Elia Cantu and Brandon Beemer were amazing together in those scenes with jada and Shawn and them discussing their Dads
I’ve been a fan of Susan Seaforth Hayes (both as Days’ Julie and Y&R’s Joanna) for over 50 years
Hope she continues to be the much needed Horton matriarch
I would love to see them get with Paulina and go on a Murder She Wrote type mystery
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The search is over for the highly-sought leading role in the reboot of the classic series
None other than Days of our Lives new Rachel
has been picked for the role of Laura Ingalls from showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine and CBS Studios
Halsey is the first cast member confirmed for the new series
As longtime “Prairie” fans know
Laura is the is the protagonist of the show as it is based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical novels of the 1930s
and tells the story of the struggles and triumphs faced by those who shaped the frontier through her eyes
Laura was played by Melissa Gilbert who has also given her approval of the new reboot of the series which originally aired from 1974-1093
the OG series adaptation has found a new audience streaming on Peacock with 13.25 billion minutes viewed through 2024
The reboot is being described as,”part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West.” According to Deadline, the official character description for the updated version of the show shared
Forget your modern ideas of childhood — the stakes are high for children living in the 19th century
They have responsibilities — and freedoms — that seem extraordinary in this era of helicopter parenting.”
The “Laura” character description also adds
She resists the bounds of 19th-century ladylike behavior — she likes to run barefoot and feel the sun on her face
She is curious and optimistic and fearless
like her father; resourceful and hardworking and honest
She is quick to call out anyone who is cruel or unjust
She loves fiercely and unapologetically and is utterly devoted to her dog
She rubs some adults the wrong way — too many hard questions
too much energy — but to the people who matter
She absorbs every detail she sees around her
collecting them for stories she will someday share with the world.”
Halsey just recently began airing as DAYS Rachel Black
the troubled daughter of Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf)
on the April 24th episode of the soap opera streaming on Peacock
With Rachel’s story to be part of the center of the drama in the months to come
things will be interesting to see what happens with Halsey and the character now that she has landed a major part that could be a game-changer in her career in the Little House on the Prairie reboot
The young actress started her acting career at the age of 7
playing Madeline Zott on Apple TV+ Lessons In Chemistry
She can be heard as part of the main cast of Disney Jr.’s animated television series Kindergarten: The Musical
Halsey also recently guest starred on the NBC comedy series Night Court
what do you think of Days of our Lives Alice Halsey landing the role of Laura Ingalls
in the role that originally made Melissa Gilbert TV famous
Are you looking forward to the Little House on the Prairie reboot once its fully cast and in production
Martha Madison and a bevy of her Days of our Lives castmates took part in the PanCAN Purple Stride walk to help raise funds and awareness to combat one of the world’s deadliest diseases
The DAYS stars were on-hand in honor of their beloved co-star Drake Hogestyn (John Black) who succumbed to pancreatic cancer back on September 28
Belle Black and Eric Martsolf who plays Drake’s son
Brady Black on DAYS were the team co-captains named
“Hogey’s Home Runners.” The team raised over $57,808 for the cause
Whitney and Alex recalled many memories of their dad
“He taught us how to drive in reverse
you can drive forward.’ The two also talk about the bond Drake had with his grandkids as they looked back and what turned out to be his amazing 70th birthday party with his family
which they were so thankful happened before their dad learned of his pancreatic cancer diagnosis
“He was just the drop-everything-you’re-doing
no questions asked type of dad,” shared Corwin
And our friends would call him when they weren’t with us
and he would go pick them up.” Corwin added that Drake
“wanted to be that father figure for everyone.” Whitney and Alex also shared (as Days of our Lives executive producer
and current head writer’s Paula Cwikly and Jeanne Marie Ford had hoped) that he would be
Stephen Nichols shared how he misses Drake everyday at studio where their dressing rooms were next to each others
every single day I’m at work.” Martha Madison was able to meet Whitney and Alex at the PanCan Purple Stride walk and say to them
“Thank you for sharing him with us for all these years.”
check out the touching moments where Whitney and Alex share memories of their dad
plus comments from the Days of our Lives stars as they honor him during the PanCAN PurpleStride walk
what did you think about the photos and moments recalled by Drake Hogestyn’s daughters
Stephen Nichols emotional love and grief over the loss of his former co-star
Share your thoughts in the comment section
Greg Rikaart can currently be seen as openly gay character Leo Stark on Days of our Lives
Rikaart is a longtime advocate for the LGBTQ+ community
and for the first time back in June of 2013
he publicly acknowledged his long-term relationship with now husband
The moment also coincided which with his 10-year anniversary on The Young and the Restless (as Kevin Fisher) and the US Supreme Court’s landmark ruling supporting same-sex relationships
Now in the new audio series, Making: Stories Without End hosted by WEBZ Chicago’s Natalie Moore
he speaks on the current landscape and evolution of being a gay actor and gay characters in the episode entitled
“Soaps take the lead on nuanced storylines about Queer Life.”
Rikaart shared how from when he started in Hollywood until now; things have changed somewhat for the better
“We were still in this place where being an out gay actor …
I don’t wanna say it was career suicide
but it was definitely seen as being very limiting
but I had an acquaintance who was a very big network executive who once told me at a party
I think after she had had a few too many drinks
that she could never knowingly cast a gay actor as a romantic lead
90 some odd percent of roles that I was auditioning for were for straight
When asked if the woman network executive knew he was gay
it did take him a moment to come back from that comment
And then I think I felt by the time I publicly came out
I think I felt secure enough in my life and my career that it was a risk I was willing to take
Greg Rikaart took on the role of straight character
Kevin Fisher on The Young and the Restless
He played the contract role from 2003-2017
and then has been on recurring status with the series since 2017
Kevin is married to Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson) and the two have two children
in the soap role of his lifetime (thus far)
Rikaart moved over to Days of our Lives took take on bad guy Leo Stark
and soap opera’s finally showed that gay people can also do bad things since previously
most characters of the LGBTQ+ community were always written to be quite saintly to make them more palpable to the audience
Rikaart first appeared on DAYS as Leo Stark back in March of 2018 and then was “killed-off” a few months later
but he turned out to be very much alive by the end of the year and continued his troublemaking ways until March of 2019
Greg reprised the role during an April Fools episode in 2020 and again in 2021 in the Peacock limited series Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem followed by the Days of our Lives Christmas Special also on Peacock
Eventually Greg brought Leo back in full bloom in February of 2022 and has been going strong into 2025 – where the character is a now a bit more loveable
and had entered into a romance with Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon)
You can listen to the full episode below from the audio series Making: Stories Without End hosted by WEBZ Chicago’s Natalie Moore
The episode also features moments with Eden Riegel (ex-Bianca Montgomery
AMC) who talks on the the ups and downs of All My Children’s attempt at a Transgender storyline with the Zoe/Zarf character as played by the late Jeffrey Carlson
AMC) also discusses the moment the priest came to christen Bianca and Reese’s child on All My Children
“Erica basically told him what love was about and what being a good Christian
Current Beyond the Gates writer and the former head writer of DAYS
Ron Carlivati was also interviewed for the episode who spoke to the evolution of how gay characters have been accepted by the daytime soap opera audiences and more
what do you think about the evolution of gay characters on your favorite soap operas
What Greg Rikaart shared from the network executive that she would never knowingly cast a gay actor for a romantic lead
Share your thoughts via the comment section and you can listen to episode from Making: Stories Without End below
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After decades of rumours around what could be buried under the the PNE grounds
the truth is finally surfacing – literally
during construction of the new Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre at Hastings Park at the Pacific National Exhibition grounds in Vancouver
crews found a captured German gun from the First World War
a number of other military artifacts were found
Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Museum curator James Calhoun said there have been rumours for years that there were German guns buried at the PNE grounds
"This subsequent find just shows that there was more stuff stored at the park and we’re likely to find it," Calhoun said Friday (May 2) from the Seaforth Armoury in Vancouver
where the historic artillery and military artifacts have been moved.
crews have found a captured German howitzer from the First World War
four captured German machine guns from the First World War
two British/Canadian nine-pounder cannons from the 1870s and the "trail" of the howitzer
Calhoun explained the captured guns were brought back to Canada as "trophies" and scattered throughout the country
was one of the first organizations to ask for more trophies.
He said there were plans for a permanent exhibit
but it never quite happened as the Depression happened
Fifteen or 16 artillery pieces were stored at Hastings Park in 1933/34 and another five were cut up for scraps.
"Our attitudes changed throughout the late ‘20s and ‘30s and we got rid of stuff."
Calhoun added a newspaper article in the 1940s said the remaining pieces were discarded in an "out of the way corner" in Hastings Park
That area used to have a ravine that was eventually filled in when the military took over the park in 1942
"We think that they pushed them all into a ravine and just buried them.”
Calhoun said it's an incredibly exciting find
He said an officer was "gobsmacked" that construction could unearth these items buried in metres of dirt
while also wondering why the items weren't taken to the Seaforth Armoury building
Put yourself in the position of somebody in World War Two
Now we're at the point that it's magical."
Calhoun said there could be as many as nine more artillery pieces buried and at least 10 machine guns
but the piece he's hoping for is a 210-millimetre Morser that used to sit at the entrance of Stanley Park
where it was the most-photographed captured gun in Vancouver.
“We think that might be buried in the ravine at the PNE
so we’re very excited about going in to look for it.”
Geordie Howe is an archeologist with the Vancouver Park Board
In his close to 50 years as an archeologist
he said getting the phone call about this was not one of his normal days.
played at the PNE for all the years I’ve been around here as a young boy
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In the end, as Julie reminded us at Doug’s memorial service and Susan Seaforth Hayes pointed out afterwards, it all comes down to family; Days of Our Lives‘ family and Hayes’ own. She wrote about it a bit on Instagram when she thanked fans for joining her in saying goodbye to Bill and Doug.
“For all of you who have joined me in spirit through the days of Billy’s passing and Doug’s memorial on Days of Our Lives, I thank you,” she wrote. “It was a privilege to share my joy in his life with so many via television. Our Corday Family honored us with a particular love story that began 54 years ago in front of a television camera and ended there, too. How amazing!”
“My darling was a steadfast, inspiring father to five children. He helped build a hospital in Africa, starred on Broadway for Rodgers and Hammerstein, conducted choirs… and I could never tell you the half of it. He held me up with love so true. That’s all that keeps me or Julie standing now… recalling those glorious yesterdays and looking forward to more tomorrows.”
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There’s so much we’ve learned about both Bill Hayes and Doug over the past couple days, from Susan’s touching post to Julie’s beautiful eulogy that wove Doug’s history right into his portrayer’s
So whether we see more familiar faces pop up down the road or meet more family members of Doug
Julie or beloved Salemites from years past
we’ll take a page out of Seaforth Hayes’ book and bask in “those glorious yesterdays” as we look forward to the tomorrows yet to come
Take a moment before going, to explore the expansive family tree of Salem’s beloved Hortons in our photo gallery below.
The lavish harbourside home in Seaforth, Sydney, has five stories spread over a whopping 1,600 square metres of floor space – over four times the size of the average Aussie home.
With its own jetty, two yacht berths, and a commercial-sized internal lift, nothing has been forgotten in this extravagant family home.
The listing describes the property as “a rarity that would be impossible to recreate under today’s construction parameters.”
“With five levels embracing a Sydney Harbour cliff face, it’s defined by signature curves, a striking sculptural staircase, and luxurious infinity pool,” reads the listing.
Each of the six bedrooms comes with its own high-end ensuite, and commands impressive views of the waterfront.
There is a home cinema, an indoor gym, a sauna, a billiard room, and a spa with harbour vistas.
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Outside, the infinity pool offers stunning views of the marina, and residents can also spend lazy afternoons in the sunny Japanese garden – accessible via a covered inclinator, to avoid those exhausting sets of stairs.
On rainy days, huge sheets of glass in all the main living areas allow you to stay connected to the outdoors.
“It invites you to take in the marine activity over the Spit to the marina opposite, and views to the ocean, for ever-changing scenes both day and night,” says the listing.
Anna Chen and Guido Scatizzi of BresicWhitney Lower North Shore are the agents in charge of this property.
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May 23, 2024 | Manly ward, Public Safety
A car caught fire while being driven at Seaforth yesterday
Just before 11.15am yesterday morning (Wednesday
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Mosman Station and officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command responded to a report of a car on fire at the intersection of Ross Street
As the car was being driven westbound on Ross Street
just past a Northern Beaches Council child-care centre (Harbour View Children’s Centre)
smoke was coming from the engine bay of the white Subaru Liberty wagon
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle
got out of the car at the intersection of Panorama Parade as it caught alight directly opposite another child-care facility (The Seaforth Kindergarten)
Firefighters from Mosman Station were first on scene
The entire front end of the vehicle was already fully engulfed in flames
with columns of thick smoke billowing into the air
Firefighters in breathing apparatus went straight to work
running out the fire hose attached to their truck and dousing the blaze
Although the fire was brought under control quickly
with much of the front end of the vehicle’s bodywork melted away
Firefighters used absorbent material to prevent oil and toxic substances leaching from the charred vehicle and making their way into nearby stormwater drains
The fire started in the engine bay but the cause is not yet known
The fire was extinguished and the area declared safe just before 12.15pm
Police took over the scene until the vehicle could be removed by a tow truck
Ross Street and Panorama Parade were closed to traffic during the incident
who was able to escape the vehicle before it became fully engulfed in flames
was unharmed and did not require assessment by NSW Ambulance
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Life changed forever for Days of Our Lives’ Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie) and, indeed, all of the cast, when Bill Hayes passed away at 98, after over half a century as Salem’s beloved Doug Williams. Back in December, Doug was finally laid to rest, just one month short of the first anniversary of Hayes’ passing.
On Sunday, January 12, at a time when Los Angeles itself was in mourning from the fires tearing through it, Seaforth Hayes marked her husband’s passing with a touching mix of life’s mundane continuation and the memories and love left behind by those we’ve lost.
“Today is the first anniversary of Billy‘s passing,” she shared. “The sun came out and the winds decreased over sad Los Angeles. I made myself a poached egg- Billy‘s favorite breakfast. His light still shines on me and all who knew him, near and far. Lives end, stories finish… but the love they bring holds us all together, even through time itself. And what a light was Mr. Hayes.”
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“Beautifully put,” Deidre Hall (Marlena) wrote to her beloved friend
whose husband Peter Reckell (Bo) worked with both of the Hayes for decades
“Your love for each other has always been an inspiration
We’re sure she’s not alone in drawing inspiration not just from the love the happy couple shared offscreen
but also the one fans got to witness virtually everyday as it played out on Days of Our Lives
It’s rare that we get to see such a joyous
but their inspiration to do better and love better will guide us for the rest of our lives
Remember the incredible Bill Hayes with our photo gallery full of tributes to the legendary performer below.
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We’ve rounded up our top picks of the most luxurious properties across the country
Say hello to a resort lifestyle of absolute bliss at La Palma
with award-winning interiors by YSG Studio
Its dazzling north-western aspect delivers spectacular Palm Beach views that can be enjoyed from the full-length decks or heated pool with stylish chequered tiling
If a glass of home-grown pinot is your idea of heaven
a 65-hectare estate atop Vaughan’s Hill with 10 hectares of vines surrounded by rolling farmland
The rammed-earth homestead is also pretty special
Facing north-west over the pool and tennis court
it comes with a tundra marble kitchen and guest accommodation
Built as a multigenerational home for a self-described perfectionist
although you may lose your way with such palatial proportions
The owners have held parties for 200 people but have equally enjoyed quiet family moments
whether in one of the formal or informal living rooms
the beautiful central courtyard or poolside
A collaboration between Capital Luxury Residences and Mason Bright Architects has produced this award-winning home with lift access between each of its three levels
Mix your favourite drinks in the cocktail lounge
enjoy summer swims in the north-facing pool and get dinner ready in style with the palissandro marble kitchen and butler’s pantry
this unusual and welcoming apartment has three levels with lift access
Facing north-east with sensational views over the golf course to the harbour and ocean
the property features open-plan living spaces extending to a deep balcony
The mesmerising Middle Harbour views are the undisputed star of the show at this waterfront trophy home
from the two yacht berths to the infinity pool
the property has a sculptural staircase linking all five levels
with a selection of living zones and five bedrooms (with en suites) enjoying the outlook across the water to the marina
Facing due north on a 1012-square-metre lot close to fabulous amenities including riverside parkland
this renovated home was originally designed by Marcus Collins
The thoughtful floor plan has the main bedroom and home office on the ground floor
with three further bedrooms and a study upstairs
A big media/rumpus room is ideal for movie nights
this single-level home sits on 31 hectares a 30-minute drive from Geelong
Crafted from rough-sawn limestone with 400-year-old recycled French oak flooring
cathedral ceilings and a European feature fireplace
the home comes with a Gaggenau-appointed kitchen
Outside you’ll find a pool and tennis court
and a converted shearing shed perfect for additional income
Set within Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas complex – where residents share two pools
with a day spa on site – this two-storey villa dishes up sweeping northerly views over Main Beach and Laguna Bay
two living zones and two balconies there’s plenty of space to enjoy a holiday with family and friends
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Say hello to a resort lifestyle of absolute bliss at La Palma, with award-winning interiors by YSG Studio. Its dazzling north-western aspect delivers spectacular Palm Beach views that can be enjoyed from the full-length decks or heated pool with stylish chequered tiling.
If a glass of home-grown pinot is your idea of heaven, pay a visit to Joyous Winery, a 65-hectare estate atop Vaughan\\u2019s Hill with 10 hectares of vines surrounded by rolling farmland. The rammed-earth homestead is also pretty special. Facing north-west over the pool and tennis court, it comes with a tundra marble kitchen and guest accommodation.
Built as a multigenerational home for a self-described perfectionist, this is a residence hard to fault, although you may lose your way with such palatial proportions. The owners have held parties for 200 people but have equally enjoyed quiet family moments, whether in one of the formal or informal living rooms, the beautiful central courtyard or poolside.
A collaboration between Capital Luxury Residences and Mason Bright Architects has produced this award-winning home with lift access between each of its three levels. Mix your favourite drinks in the cocktail lounge, enjoy summer swims in the north-facing pool and get dinner ready in style with the palissandro marble kitchen and butler\\u2019s pantry.
House-like in the truest sense, this unusual and welcoming apartment has three levels with lift access. Facing north-east with sensational views over the golf course to the harbour and ocean, the property features open-plan living spaces extending to a deep balcony. It is within easy reach of top schools, parklands and Bondi Beach.
The mesmerising Middle Harbour views are the undisputed star of the show at this waterfront trophy home, but there\\u2019s plenty more to like, from the two yacht berths to the infinity pool. Conceived by architect Ralph Cunningham, the property has a sculptural staircase linking all five levels, with a selection of living zones and five bedrooms (with en suites) enjoying the outlook across the water to the marina, Spit Bridge and beyond to Clontarf.
Facing due north on a 1012-square-metre lot close to fabulous amenities including riverside parkland, Nedlands Golf Club, shops and schools, this renovated home was originally designed by Marcus Collins. The thoughtful floor plan has the main bedroom and home office on the ground floor, with three further bedrooms and a study upstairs. A big media/rumpus room is ideal for movie nights.
Recently completed yet full of character, this single-level home sits on 31 hectares a 30-minute drive from Geelong. Crafted from rough-sawn limestone with 400-year-old recycled French oak flooring, cathedral ceilings and a European feature fireplace, the home comes with a Gaggenau-appointed kitchen. Outside you\\u2019ll find a pool and tennis court, fruit and vegetable gardens, and a converted shearing shed perfect for additional income.
Set within Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas complex \\u2013 where residents share two pools, a gym and a steam room, with a day spa on site \\u2013 this two-storey villa dishes up sweeping northerly views over Main Beach and Laguna Bay. With four bedrooms, two living zones and two balconies there\\u2019s plenty of space to enjoy a holiday with family and friends.
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HURON – The Tuckersmith paramedic base on Highway 8 might be moving east in the near future
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAccording to a report presented during the April 23 county council meeting, the Tuckersmith station was placed on county land between Clinton and Seaforth to service both communities.
With the creation of a paramedic base in the Clinton fire hall in 2014, the county’s intention was to replace the existing Tuckersmith base with a new station in Seaforth. Though the county explored the base’s replacement in 2015, councillors opted not to move ahead with the move at that time.
The relocation of the Tuckersmith base to Seaforth was recommended in the county’s 2024 update to its master plan, despite the county already focusing on creating a new ambulance base in Brussels.
The county is considering a bay area for eight vehicles, a large crew room, a central medical equipment storage room, a training room, offices and a kitchen area as minimum requirements for any future base that’s moved forward.
Optional considerations include further administration space and offices, a gym for country employees and space for other county departments to work out of the building.
But members of council, including Coun. Bernie MacLellan, were quick to voice their opposition for moving ahead with the creation of a gym in any new base.
“At this point, I’m more than happy to invest in things that are needed for the public’s benefit, and running an efficient EMS system is,” he said. “I would consider, at this point, the gym concept to be more of a luxury and not something that the overall taxpayer might be interested in supporting.”
“We’re not saying no for gyms, but let’s prioritize that it’s ambulances,” he said. “Don’t waste time putting that in.”
Though still in the early stages, the county is exploring the option of entering into a partnership with Huron East to share a site between that municipality’s fire department and county paramedics, though such a move would rely on the expansion of other bases, such as Bayfield and Zurich, as well as the construction of a new station in Brussels.
If the Tuckersmith base was moved to Seaforth, it could improve ambulance response times, according to the report. Eight-minute response performance could increase by nearly 10 per cent in Huron East, as well as by nearly one per cent across all of Huron County.
County staff estimated that a new paramedic base in Seaforth could cost anywhere from $8-10 million, though those estimates don’t include the cost of securing land for the station.
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