Posy & Flute is a charming new store in Somerton Park and a welcoming space to celebrate every moment with a special focus on community and customer connection Sue and her son’s journey to Posy & Flute is a story of passion What started as a dream over a few glasses of bubbly in 2020 has now grown into a stunning store that’s adding a fresh sense of elegance to Somerton Park Their online florist service quickly flourished but Sue knew it was time to take the next step With her keen eye for design and her son’s extensive knowledge of wine they created Posy & Flute to offer much more than just beautiful flowers “We realised we could combine our talents to offer something truly special,” Sue says “It was about creating a way to celebrate every moment The decision to open a physical store came naturally after years of growing their online presence “We wanted a place where people could come in and we wanted to bring Posy & Flute to life here.” When the iconic ‘Whyte House’ in Somerton Park became available After more than 30 years as a hairdressing salon the space was exactly what Sue had been looking for The building’s outdoor area added to the appeal inspiring her to add coffee to the mix and create a space where customers could unwind while enjoying the surroundings Stepping into the space for the first time was a surreal experience “It was a combination of excitement and disbelief,” says Sue and we were thrilled to bring our vision to life in such a beloved local landmark.” The store itself reflects Sue’s personality She wanted it to feel like home for her customers “We hope our customers feel happy and at ease as soon as they walk in,” says Sue “It’s all about the experience — from the flowers to the gifts and even the coffee one of the most rewarding aspects of the journey has been the opportunity to connect with customers face-to-face “It’s been amazing to move from online to having a physical space where I can speak to our customers directly,” she says “Being able to chat with them and see the joy our gifts bring has been incredibly fulfilling.” While the finishing touches are still being added the store will be ready in time to celebrate next week’s Mother’s Day festivities Sue has big plans for Posy & Flute’s future She’s excited to continue growing their online presence while expanding their footprint locally Posy & FluteWhere: 235 Brighton Road, Somerton ParkPhone: 0409 200 556For more information, click here. 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Wrong Turn At Lungfish is of exceptional quality and an unmitigated stand out South Australia will see mixed weather conditions There’s plenty to love about this hi-tech Adelaide home But it’s a defining secret – buried underground – that will have buyers thinking of a Hollywood spy movie The future owners of a Somerton Park home won’t have to travel far for a drink at one of Adelaide’s most exclusive bars The multimillion-dollar listing at 42 Rossall Rd has sold for $5.9m after less than two weeks on the market setting a new suburb record for the popular seaside locale The 2024-built home was South Australia’s most viewed home on realestate.com.au this week and the second most viewed nationally It’s popularity can be attributed to a defining James Bond-like secret – an underground wine bar carefully concealed behind a sneaky bookcase door Swing into action for ‘novelty’ home with putting green Is this home owned by Australia’s coolest grandparents? Inside the SA home that broke a suburb record by $630k Hidden behind this bookshelf lies a secret underground bar features plenty of shelving for a bespoke wine collection The home also features a private cinema and a gym and sauna Selling agent Simon Noakes of Noakes Nickolas said the home had offered buyers something unique the owner’s build it for their own needs as they wanted something special something unique for their wine and to have a special place to enjoy a drink with family and friends “That room can easily hold up to 1000 bottles.” Mr Noakes said the three-level home – which took three years to design and build – featured hidden luxuries wherever you looked an outdoor kitchen and a fully tiled and automated magnesium pool and a spa overlooked by a designer kitchen is sure to impress The highbrow ensuite boats Venetian plaster Entertainers will love the practicality built into the Walls Brothers kitchen Clipsal Wiser smart technology provides automation at every turn starting with keyless entry to the home and automatic blinds to bedrooms Krix speakers in all main rooms and mechanical ventilation throughout the home for air quality With no less than 786sq m of internal and external living to enjoy Mr Noakes said the home had been ideal for buyers looking for a long-term investment….or those lucky enough to have won the lottery third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Aware Real Estate would manage the site with global investment partner Barings. Aware Real Estate already owns Austrak Business Park’s $400-million Somerton Intermodal Terminal (SIT)—Australia’s largest intermodal freight terminal, which is due for completion next year. The industrial hub is also home to major game players such as Coles, Bunnings, QUBE, Kraft and Boral and in a strategic location, 20km from Melbourne CBD and Tullamarine Airport. And, it will be 20km south of the Victorian stretch of the 1600km Inland Rail project. Work on the 262km Albury-to-Beveridge section of the “fast freight backbone” between South Australia, Victoria, NSW and Queensland is under way with completion expected in 2027. Aware Real Estate’s and Barings’ joint-venture purchase of Austrak Business Park follows that of the 50/50 ownership of the hub between GPT Group and Austrak FM. In September 2022, Barings also bought Altis Property Partners—a company that helped develop Aware Real Estate’s portfolio. Aware Real Estate chief executive Michelle McNally described the Austrak Business Park purchase as a significant milestone for the $6-billion company’s strategic growth into the industrial sector with the group also developing The Yards and First Estate industrial hubs in Sydney. Aware Real Estate and Barings have created a masterplan for the business park with the aim of giving new tenants stronger value propositions, with the added attraction of the SIT site. McNally said SIT would create an “uptick in demand” for the park when it opens with the intermodal terminal accommodating up to 1 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). The terminal is also expected to take about 500,000 truck trips off Melbourne roads every year. The SIT is managed by the Intermodal Terminal Company, an Aware Super investment platform launched in September 2022, which targets the acquisition, construction and operation of an independent network of intermodal terminals. who are keen to challenge stereotypes about a practice that combines athleticism acting as a corpse that comes to life in an explosive display of strength and grace This is the first of many performances at PhysiPole Somerton Park’s 2024 Halloween competition that blurs the line between athleticism and artistic expression corpses and even Pennywise’s ex-girlfriend take to the stage there’s a deeper story; one of personal expression creative exploration and storytelling: the art of pole dance Pole dance is a misunderstood yet expressive art form While often reduced to stereotypes of glamour or sexuality it is a powerful medium for telling stories of any nature As instructor Ash Roxy, from PhysiPole Somerton Park and the founder of Wings Up Academy explains: “People sometimes judge pole dancing without knowing the essence of it pole dance is so much more than strength or technique; it’s a medium where movement becomes storytelling and the pole is a prop for character exploration Roxy brings a unique perspective to the art of pole choreographer and instructor with more than 12 years’ experience she speaks of her creative process with passion “The first thing I need to do is listen to different songs… If I’m not feeling it and crafting a performance that impacts her audience and students fun and strong – is a reflection of her belief that pole dance should push conventions “My choreographies are always powerful,” she says Among the standout performances at the recent Halloween competition was a portrayal by pole dancer Jade (who prefers her last name not be used) of Pennywise the clown’s ex-girlfriend It was an emotional rollercoaster played out through floor work Jade sat on the floor with a strawberry ice cream and pink balloon white and pink clown costume adding a playful contrast to the sorrow she conveyed ending in a dynamic display of aerial tricks and quick combos which drew on Jade’s four years of pole training and a deep commitment to building the physical rhythmic and mental capacity necessary to execute such a challenging performance “I like to tell some kind of story or express an idea through not only the song choice but also through costumes “It’s my way of expressing myself – rather than drawing pole dance is an art form that can convey complex narratives and emotions much like traditional dance styles and rituals Pole dancers use the pole as both a tool for personal expression and as a medium to create an emotional experience for audiences Jade portrays Pennywise’s ex-girlfriend in her creative pole routine Subscribe for updatesPerformers are also attracted to the sense of community created through pole This was seen in the Halloween competition which showcased not only individual talent but the mutual respect shared among participants “Half the fun is getting advice from instructors or your classmates showing them the routine you’ve got so far This supportive environment fosters creativity allowing dancers to explore their artistic boundaries and gain confidence in their craft “It’s beautiful to have a safe space,” says Roxy and that’s important because it is time for us to put ourselves in a better position to feel better about ourselves looking in the mirror and loving what we see.” Ash Roxy believes pole dance should push conventions The pole community is a space where women support each other whether it’s through an expressive routine training their bodies for difficult tricks that defy gravity or an emotionally fuelled combination of tricks and storytelling and this is one of the few ways that I can just completely switch off from whatever else is going on in my head,” says Jade “I am forced to be in the moment and in my body because otherwise it’s not safe if you’re upside down at the top of the pole I’m not thinking about what happened at work today or my anxiety about tomorrow and what’s going to happen There are many ways to engage with Adelaide’s pole community, with a number of local studios offering classes. PhysiPole Somerton’s Park next show is on December 7 is the 6th recipient of the Helpmann Academy InReview Mentorship She is working with experienced visual arts writer Jane Llewellyn to write a series of articles for publication in InReview Note: Brooke is also a regular student at PhysiPole The infamous Somerton Man was found on Somerton Park beach in South Australia in 1948 The unidentified body was wearing American clothes with the name ‘Keane’ on the labels He had a scrap of paper in his pocket reading ‘tamám shud’: ‘it is over’ in Persian The paper was torn from the last page of a Persian poetry book and on the inside cover were some phone numbers and what appeared to be a coded message The phone number belonged to Jessica Thomson Thomson said she had no idea who the mysterious man was but detectives believed she knew his identity Jessica’s daughter Kate claimed her mother and the Somerton Man were Soviet spies She also claim the Somerton Man was the father of her half-brother Whilst the Somerton Man and Robin had the same rare genetic disorder DNA testing links Robin’s family line with matches with Jessica’s husband genealogists determined that the Somerton man was Carl “Charles” Webb they were able to find matches with descendants of two distant cousins of Webb so Webb’s puzzling clothing could have been hand-me-downs Webb also enjoyed having a punt on the races so the coded message could be the names of horses He also had a history of depression and had previously attempted to take his own life The poison that killed the Somerton Man could have been self-administered Forensic Science South Australia and South Australia Police are yet to confirm or deny this theory Subscribe to Crime Insiders, taking you beyond true crime explore the world of policing and forensics through stories from the world’s most experienced and decorated experts Get the latest updates direct to your inbox formerly known here as Altis Property Partners are paying $600 million for an industrial estate with an intermodal terminal in Melbourne’s north Somerton incomplete Austrak Business Park is with GPT Group and Austrak FM It includes a “stabilised component” with seven leased assets returning $27.4m annually with a 2.3 year weighted average lease expiry can accommodate 200,000 square metres more product with an end value circling $500m set to connect to the Port Rail Shuttle Network and Inland Freight Network contributing to a total annual revenue of about $1m the government sold the Port of Melbourne leasehold for 50 years to Lonsdale – a sale worth $9.7 billion Three months ago, we reported Barings paid Goodman Group $780m for 12 east coast industrial investments all up with 340,000 sqm over 70ha (story continues below) At the north west corner of the Hume Highway and Somerton Road the Aware/Barings site includes 193,611 sqm of product occupied by Almost 38ha is available for development – some 14ha of which fronts the Hume The intermodal facility – to be operated by Aware’s Intermodal Terminal Company – is set to open next year “The Austrak Business Park represents a significant milestone for our strategic growth into the industrial sector and follows our other developments in New South Wales The Yards and First Estate,” Aware chief executive officer The buyers have already created a masterplan integrating new developments with the intermodal facility Somerton is about 23 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password South Australia’s coastal market is on fire as buyers seek to secure their slice of an beachside lifestyle New PropTrack data reveals the shining stars of SA’s waterside market highlighting the top metro and regional performers across a variety of categories including cheapest and most expensive median price SIGN UP NOW FOR OUR FREE REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER Of suburbs to have had at least 10 sales to November 2024 O’Sullivan Beach in Adelaide’s southern suburbs was the state’s most affordable coastal locale Sally Gilding has just bought a home in Kingston Park on the waterfront A fisherman trying their luck in fog off the O’Sullivan Beach breakwater It had a median house price of $632,000 – just ahead of the northwestern Taperoo at $665,000 Their medians have increased by 15.1 per cent and 16.7 per cent respectively the cheapest houses can be found at Port Augusta Somerton Park houses had the state’s most expensive median last year notching up a $1.65m median – a 12-month change of 12.3 per cent Ouwens Casserly Real Estate agent Linda Van Hooff who specialises in Henley Beach and surrounds said Adelaide’s coastline has strong appeal nationally Revellers enjoy Henley Beach’s popular Henley Square “Homes here are highly sought-after – inquiry for coastal properties continues to be strong how close they are to the city and airport and how affordable they are compared with similar homes interstate,” she said “You can expect good capital growth here – some properties have increased by up to 80 per cent since covid “There’s no indication that demand for coastal properties will ease anytime soon.” Semi-retired financial services worker and UK magistrate Sally Gilding has recently bought a waterfront property at Kingston Park and said the was enjoying the coastal lifestyle The former eastern suburbs resident has lived in the UK for many years and said she hoped to enjoy her new purchase for half the year and rent it out for the six months “If I had bought this in the UK this would have been $5m “The value for money in Adelaide is amazing even when you compare it to Melbourne and Sydney “I had always planned to buy a nice property in Adelaide and I had a fund which was earmarked ‘Adelaide property’ and when the right one came along I was ready to jump on it but every year I came back prices had gone up and I just thought: ‘I need to get something this year’.” Cars on the beach between Aldinga and Sellicks Inquiries per metro listing on realestate.com.au have grown the most in Aldinga – up 52 per cent – while regionally inquiries are up 103 per cent of listings in Ceduna on the Eyre Peninsula said it had been a strong summer and he anticipated a solid run into 2025 “The New Year is traditionally our busiest period prices have been holding and there are still strong numbers of buyers so it’s all looking extremely positive,” he said The wooden jetty and coastal rocks of the Ceduna town bay at sunrise “There’s a lot of development occurring all along the Fleurieu and that’s bringing a real change in the demographic among those who call this region home.” had the greatest price increase for metro Adelaide – up 35.7 per cent over the prior 12 months to a $1.561m median – while Port Vincent houses were the regional stars increasing by 49.9 per cent to a $634,000 median The report found both West Beach and Semaphore houses the fastest sellers in metro Adelaide in 28 days on average – the same amount of time it takes to sell a Hayborough home on the Fleurieu Peninsula 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) An Adelaide beachside home that serves as a time capsule to the 1980s has been snapped up by a local investor earning the vendors a hefty gross profit of nearly $3.5 million The six-bedroom home at 5 Stimson Grove, Somerton Park sold last week for $4m despite remaining largely untouched since it was built in 1983 Property data shows the purchase offer was more than six times what the sellers paid for the property in 1995 ‘It was unbelievable’: Strata titled investment wows buyers at auction Gloves come off at auction of Adelaide’s most-viewed home Adelaide’s most expensive rentals revealed the offer was the first to be received and being at the top end of what the vendors were hoping for was accepted almost a fortnight before expressions of interest were set to close “We had others (interested in the property) that were potentially moving towards (making an offer),’’ he said “But it was a fairly unique offering and it wasn’t going to appeal to everyone “Families would have needed to spend $4m (to purchase it) and then another million to renovate it.’’ The home was constructed to an exceptional standard in 1983 and updated in recent years The kitchen and dining area overlooks the rear garden and pool The Torrens-titled residence is located within a quiet cul de sac with just two other homes and has a brown brick façade arched window and door openings and timber and slate feature wall cladding There’s also an expansive master bedroom with sweeping tiered curved floors a living room with a leather and timber-clad drinks bar and two outdoor entertaining areas that overlook a swimming pool and raised spa The front and rear gardens include several mature bonsai trees The main living room features an original fire place A versatile floorplan has made the home ideal for entertaining and family gatherings Mr Noakes said while only minor updates had been made by the vendors the sizeable 2432 sq m allotment and beachside location proved irresistible to a range of buyers He said the new owner intended to rent the property short-term before developing it into townhouses or similar accommodation you can’t really go wrong,’’ Mr Noakes said “There’s certainly some disappointed buyers (who missed out on the sale) It’s pretty rare to find a block of that size “It sold so quickly and we know we would have got multiple offers if we had held out (until expressions of interest closed) but it (the successful offer) was incredible and it’s obviously an exceptional result “Land’s not cheap in that area and I would say Somerton is probably the hot spot where most buyers want to be.’’ Adelaide’s most in-demand suburbs have been revealed – and there are a few surprises on the list PropTrack data has revealed the most searched suburbs on realestate.com.au over the past 12 months with typically family-friendly areas or those within proximity of Adelaide’s metro coastline dominating the top 10 Glenelg topped the list for searches throughout the 2024 calendar year ahead of cosmopolitan Unley in Adelaide’s inner south on the CBD’s eastern fringe was the state’s third most searched suburb ahead of Henley Beach on Adelaide’s western waterfront with neighbouring Somerton Park ranked ninth who has sold 28 properties in Glenelg over the past 12 months and its neighbours were perennial favourites “I’m not surprised to see them there – Glenelg is always popular and Brighton was outperforming Glenelg there at one stage,” he said “Glenelg is about 65 per cent investor-owned so only about 35 per cent of its residents are owner-occupiers and there are a lot of country residents with properties in there Norwood was singled out as one of the state’s most in-demand areas “It offers a fantastic lifestyle so close to the city and it’s highly regarded as being a great place to live “I’ve had interstate buyers see properties here and ask: ‘Why’s it under $1m What’s wrong with it?’ because a comparable property distance-wise from the city would be considerably more expensive in New South Wales or Victoria “Glenelg homes have been undervalued for some time but the growth in recent years has been significant.” was the sixth most searched suburb in the state on realestate.com.au Eighty Eight O’Connell in North Adelaide takes shape The excitement around this development is fuelling demand for properties there Picture: Supplied by Commercial & General about 20km northeast of Adelaide’s CBD was the eight most popular among househunters while Magill in Adelaide’s leafy east rounded out the top 10 LJ Hooker Property Specialists’ Craig Ricciuto who has sold 11 properties in Golden Grove in the past 12 months said the suburb’s broad range of housing stock made it a hit with a wide demographic but interest was coming predominantly from families “It’s a good family-oriented suburbs and the amenities it offers in regards to private and public schools shops and easy access to major arterial roads are really second to none,” he says but if you want to you have easy access everywhere “There are a good range of properties here with entry-level unit buying from about $450,000 to a home we sold eight months ago for $3m so there are still good buying pockets in there “I’ve been selling in there for long enough now that I’ve sold people their first home the one they upsized to and now they’re looking to downsize.” Golden Grove set a new record for the suburb last year A new property report reveals the growing divide between the haves and the have-nots – sparking growing concern about housing affordability in South Australia PropTrack’s September Home Value Index – its quarterly report into home value movement – has been released revealing the state’s biggest winners and losers Two Wells house owners have the biggest reason to celebrate – home values are up $125,649 or 22.3 per cent over the past three months to a $874,459 median are the biggest losers – values there have dropped $82,859 or 13 per cent over the past three months to a $555,895 median it’s great news for residents of Adelaide’s northern suburbs Of the top 20 suburbs for either house or unit value growth over the past 12 months 17 were located in Adelaide’s northern suburbs with the top five all starting with the word ‘Elizabeth’ Home prices across Adelaide have gone nuts in recent years with only a small proportion of suburbs recording a loss Elizabeth South house values have experienced the greatest uptick over the past 12 months – up 33.2 per cent or $133,918 from $403,609 to $537,527 narrowly edging out Elizabeth North’s 32.4 per cent and both Elizabeth East and Elizabeth Park’s 31.8 per cent Davoren Park houses experienced the sixth-highest 12-month growth in the state Of the top 50 suburbs for value growth for either houses or units Edge Realty’s Mike Lao said the northern suburbs was simply smart buying for many young people and investors “The cap on prices for the government’s stamp duty concession has been removed and that’s really made the north even more affordable,” he said Mike Lao of Edge Realty says the whole northern suburbs are on fire at the moment houses in Davoren Park were between $100,000 and $200,000 In 2019 they were still $100,000 to $200,000 and now some of them are selling for more than $700,000 “Undoubtedly there are a lot of people being priced out of the area now with this growth.” and his supermarket supervisor wife Lilisha Malla have recently built a home at Davoren Park and Mr Chan says he was happy to hear of the suburbs solid growth “The stamp duty exemptions allowed us to bid higher and will really help get more young people into the market,” Mr Chan said “It’s a fantastic family-friendly area and I think there’s quite a bit of room for the suburb and prices here to grow yet.” Lilisha Malla and husband Lawrence Chan outside their new home in Davoren Park which has experienced significant value growth over the past quarter and year Of the 545 suburbs and towns the report has house or unit data on – with statistically unreliable suburbs removed – every single one recorded a value growth in the 12 months from last year’s September report The report used the company’s automated valuation model – which values homes by analysing a range of data points for a given property including sales history – and PropTrack economist Anne Flaherty said she expected continued value growth in SA particularly on the back of a future rate cut which would boost consumer confidence “Greater Adelaide has seen property values rise 77 per cent since March 2020 “(However) the speed at which property prices have risen in South Australia is not sustainable over the longer term “I’m not saying the market is going to collapse or anything like that but we have seen an extraordinary rate of growth in the Adelaide market in recent years which will start to slow down and one reason for that is that in the pandemic years we saw a lot of people move back to Adelaide and net interstate migration was positive but we’re now seeing that negative net interstate migration again the population growth is returning to more normal levels/ “We’ve seen a strong readjustment in home prices but that rate and speed of growth we were seeing I think will start to slow at some point.” A handful of housing hotspots around the country recorded huge price jumps this year and there’s one thing that most of these suburbs have in common Property prices are now about 5.5% higher than a year ago at the national level, but prices in some booming suburbs have jumped up to 10 times as fast over the same period, PropTrack data shows Australia’s top growth suburb in 2024 was Elizabeth South where the median house price soared by almost 57% in the past year with a median sale price of $470,000 making houses accessible for both first-home buyers and budget-focused investors Affordability was a common thread among the top performers this year with the majority of top 10 suburbs with the fastest price growth for both houses and units having median sale prices under $600,000 Buyers have honed in on affordable hotspots in recent years with high interest rates limiting borrowing capacities and leading to increased competition in suburbs where prices are still within reach the two strongest capital city housing markets for the past few years with affordable outer suburbs recording the most rapid increases The northern Adelaide suburb of Elizabeth South recorded the fastest house price increase of all Australian suburbs in 2024 PropTrack senior economist Angus Moore said the strength of housing markets in Perth and Adelaide over the past year had contributed to the outperformance of affordable suburbs in these cities we'd expect to see some suburbs performing even better." "Part of the story for why these cities and the more affordable parts of these cities have performed so well comes down to relative affordability "Housing affordability is at its worst level in at least three decades at the moment some buyers will be looking to more affordable areas and suburbs." "And while Adelaide and Perth have gotten a lot more expensive in the past few years they do remain more affordable than other capitals – particularly Perth." In Perth, outer suburbs like Hillman and Camillo recorded house price increases of more than 40% while units in Kelmscott jumped by more than 50% Prices in Hillman in Perth's south west rose almost 45% compared to last year but the suburbs median house price is still just $600,000 These suburbs have been targeted by local buyers and interstate investors alike with a spike in demand resulting in homes selling rapidly above asking price But while affordable hotspots have tended to have the strongest growth many suburbs that made the list were far from cheap some coastal and inner-city suburbs with strong growth had multi-million dollar price tags The beachside Adelaide suburb of South Brighton had the nation’s second highest growth rate for houses with prices rising 52% to a median of $1.345 million Buyers seeking relatively affordable coastal properties in Adelaide have targeted South Brighton Local real estate agent and Noakes Nickolas director Simon Noakes said high prices in nearby coastal suburbs meant buyers were expanding their searches to neighbouring suburbs offering better value “There's affordability constraints in some of the other coastal suburbs like Glenelg South Brighton has been the next suburb that still has some relatively affordable properties,” he said Somerton Park had the fifth highest growth for units after price lifted 44% to $680,000 with prices surging again after a soft few years Meanwhile, sea change favourite Byron Bay was the seventh strongest suburb for houses with prices rising about 45% to $3.5 million Values in the northern NSW town have fluctuated wildly over the past few years with the pandemic and then interest rate hikes causing prices to rise and fall Despite these ups and downs, it’s still the strongest performing Australian suburb over the past 10 years The nation’s top growth suburb for units was Little Bay in Sydney’s eastern suburbs Unit prices have exploded in Little Bay in the past year as more buyers have discovered the coastal hotspot the suburb’s median sale price was less than $900,000 but a typical apartment there now costs about $1.36 million Local real estate agent Steve Ausling of NG Farah said unit prices in Little Bay boomed as buyers seeking coastal properties fanned further out from Sydney’s more well-known eastern suburbs such as Bondi or Coogee. “We’ve remained a bit of a local secret,” he said. “It’s safe, it's easy, it's fun, and you’ll always have a nice sea breeze.” Track your property's value and unlock insights and data tailored for property owners. He said the fact that unit development had been relatively constrained helped support price growth “There's been no supply added to the area," he said For houses, Sydney’s top growth suburb was the newly developed suburb of Gables on the northwest fringe where prices jumped about 39% to $1.49 million Affluent Middle Park in Melbourne's south defied the city's lacklustre performance in 2024 with the suburb's median sale price rising 18.5% over the year which each recorded a 18.5% increase in prices For units, Ashwood (up 23.8%), St Kilda West (up 20%) and Carlton (up 19.8%) topped the list In Brisbane, house prices in Virginia rose almost 39% to about $1.23 million, followed by Macgregor where prices rose 34% to about $1.36 million This newly constructed house in Virginia in Brisbane's north sold for $1.755 million in October Five of Brisbane's top 10 suburbs for unit price growth were in the Logan region, including Woodridge, where prices rose 41.3% to $368,000, and Kingston where the median reached $446,000 after a 39% increase over the past 12 months Chris and Peter Needham with dog Shogun outside the 644 Diagonal Rd great shops and good access to quality schooling and public transport all help make coastal Somerton Park an attractive lifestyle locale for all generations Grandparents Chris and Peter Needham will be enjoying the spoils of near-beach living well after they sell their three-bedroom home on Diagonal Rd “We lived in it for about three years while we were building our new home in Seacliff and found it so convenient,” Peter says including tertiary students who said how much they enjoyed the handy location near the beach and public transport “The capital gains on the property have been fantastic We are selling it because it’s surplus to us now as we head towards retirement.” 64A Diagonal Rd, Somerton Park The median house price has risen 14.5 per cent in the last three months alone and Peter says the suburb has a lot to offer shops and great schools within easy reach,” he says “It’s a peaceful area with a high percentage of retirees so there’s a really good community attitude here “You’ve got theatres and cinemas within easy reach at Glenelg and Marion as well as the Jetty Rd cafes “We used to take evening walks to the south Esplanade and catch the sunsets 23 Marine Street Somerton Park Peter says there’s a bus stop out front on Diagonal Rd which can take you to Westfield Marion “You can even walk to the tram stop only about 400m away,” he says we’ve seen the attrition of the bigger properties being subdivided Sales agent Sharon Gillard of Harcourts Packham Glenelg says Somerton Park is in high demand from families and first homebuyers to retirees “There’s an increasing number of buyers looking at downsizing who buy a property and rent it out in the short term before moving in later,” she says Somerton Park is a coastal suburb about 10km southwest of Adelaide’s CBD Named after Somerton in Ireland according to historian Geoffrey H Applied to an 1854 subdivision in the area by the emigrant Walsh family There are a number of quality private and public schools within a 2.4km radius and St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar primary schools High schools include Brighton Secondary School and Sacred Heart College Senior School besides combined schools — Marymount College (Catholic) and Immanuel College lawn and shrubbery enhances the laid-back feel but larger blocks have disappeared fast over the past few decades detached houses comprise almost 55 per cent of all homes with semi-detached homes and units making up another 34 per cent of total homes It’s about a five-minute drive to Brighton or Glenelg beaches and their cafe/shopping strips but it’s also a relaxing walk of about 2km to the beach You also have the Westfield Marion shopping complex prime schooling options and sporting facilities like Bowker Oval Marion Swimming Centre and Somerton Park Tennis Club nearby John Miller Reserve offers barbecue/picnic facilities shade and children’s play equipment opposite the beach and next to Somerton Yacht Club Seaforth Reserve on Tarlton St offers playground facilities too Enjoy a cluster of eateries and cafes in the area bounded by Bath St Or head to the Jetty Rd shopping and eating strip Somerton Park home back on the market after $3.7m sale falls throughJessica Brown Househunters who fell in love with a luxury Somerton Park home that sold for an eye-watering $3.7m at auction last year have a second chance to snap it up The redesigned mid-century home at 56 Walkers Rd is back on the market after its multimillion-dollar sale fell through Selling agent Rod Smitheram, of Ray White Glenelg, said it sold under the hammer in August for $3.7m but the foreign buyer failed to secure a visa so the sellers decided to relist it Given its unique design and position in one of Adelaide’s most coveted beachside suburbs Mr Smitheram expected it to attract strong interest ‘For the rich and famous’: Adelaide set to get its first $3m suburb Where you can buy on the city fringe for less than $1m Inside Margo Robbie’s Byron Bay ‘dream home’ who is selling the property with Adam Keane “It’s a lot different to most of the homes in the area too “Last time we marketed the property we had over 500 groups through “We’ve already had good inquiries from interstate.” which was custom renovated by Broadway Building Co is on a 1006sq m block and has five bedrooms and three bathrooms Its main living area at the rear of the house is its centrepiece a towering stone feature wall and wide windows among its highlights sunken terrace and outdoor entertainment area are surrounded by landscaped gardens Mr Smitheram said it was difficult to put a price guide on the property as it was so unique and home values had changed so much over the past few years the owners purchased the home for $2.4m in 2020 were disappointed the latest sale fell through but understanding and hoped to sell it for a similar price “A $1.3m difference in two to three years of growth is exceptional,” Mr Smitheram said He said buyer interest would determine its value Latest PropTrack data shows Somerton Park’s median house price had climbed 33.3 per cent in the past three years to $1.2m The property will be auctioned again on June 3 at 2pm Former Adelaide Crow Tom Lynch has decided the time is right to pass his beachside house onto a new owner The footballer has listed his Somerton Park property at 11 Rossall Rd for sale following the announcement of his move to North Melbourne as a development coach next year The custom designed two-storey home built in 2016 is on the market without a price tag and will go to auction next month Tom Lynch (left) and David Mackay (right) chaired off the ground during the round 23 AFL match between Adelaide Crows and North Melbourne in August who was drafted by St Kilda in 2008 before being traded to Adelaide in 2011 Ray White Henley Beach principal Anthony Fahey who is selling the property with Samuel Parsons said Lynch and his family were attracted to both the house and its location “Being 700m to the foreshore and cafes really enticed them to the property,” he said “It’s a really beautiful family home rich with all the things you’d expect in a five-star resort home The contemporary four-bedroom home with study is on a 780sq m block that includes a resort-style pool and basketball half-court living and dining area that flows seamlessly through to an alfresco area with built-in outdoor kitchen forms the heart of the home Mr Fahey said no expense had been spared in the construction of the residence “The area is very tightly held and even from Somerton Park to Grange The home is scheduled to go under the hammer at 2pm on November 6 Fitness enthusiasts in Adelaide’s east are gearing up for the arrival of STRONG Pilates Image credit: STRONG Pilates Taking to their Instagram to make the announcement, @strong_kensingtonpark said: “Get ready Kensington Park… STRONG is finally coming to the East 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A Somerton Park home has been spared the fate of many other coastal character homes and rather than being demolished and subdivided offering its new buyer the opportunity to either move in and enjoy it as is and later transformed it into the family stunner it is today “It was a disaster zone when we bought it and we gradually worked towards a big renovation a couple of years ago and finished that at the end of 2016,” Ms Maynard says “We put in a big open-plan rear extension with a high elevated ceiling and tall windows poured a big polished concrete slab and put in a new kitchen a laundry and a big alfresco area out the back We also rejigged the floorplan and moved where the original kitchen was and made more bathroom and bedroom space Most people would have probably knocked it down but because it had double-brick walls and a solid foundation we decided to work with it and keep the heritage at the front but making it more modern and family-friendly throughout I think too many people these days tend to bowl them over and start again and they all start to look a bit bland especially down the beach end after about 10 years they all start to look a bit dated so I was determined to keep a bit of the character and work with what we had.” The 50 Rossall Rd home has four bedrooms – two set to one side of the smoked oak-floored hallway including the master suite with a dressing room and an ensuite – and two on the opposite side of the home separated from the other two by a large lounge That open-plan rear extension housing the kitchen and living area the laundry and a third bathroom is impressive and offers a tranquil outlook over the home’s alfresco area and rear yard “It’s a great spot and hard to beat because the back garden faces north,” Ms Maynard says “That extension has been designed to make the most of the natural light that comes in and it’s beautiful in winter because it’s got the underfloor heating and an Escea instant gas heater so it’s a beautiful spot to sit on a leisurely Sunday afternoon It flows beautifully from inside to out and is great for entertaining We’ve got gas plumbed at both ends of the deck should people want to add an outdoor kitchen so there are definitely options for further improvements I’ve had approval for putting a pool in and had the gas plumbed through the house to facilitate that but people have the option to remove it to create even more backyard space.” “I’ve poured a lot of heart and soul into this place and it’s been a very happy home,” Ms Maynard says “I look forward to handing it over to another happy family there’s space to store a boat or other marine equipment.” “The area is unbelievable and I’ve got the most beautiful neighbours,” she says “It’s only a few hundred metres to the beach where you’ve got the Somerton Surf Club or you can take a nice leisurely stroll to Glenelg which we do most weekends as a family It will be hard to say goodbye to this home.” Win the $2M Early Bird Prize right next door to the Grand Prize in Somerton Park All images: The Hospital Research Foundation Home Lottery South Australian’s can double the fun with not one but two Scott Salisbury homes up for grabs thanks to The Hospital Research Foundation Home Lottery The houses that could soon be yours include a $3M Grand Prize at Somerton Park where a winner will be handed the keys to a fully furnished family oasis that is professionally decorated and comes with half a million dollars cash The $2M Early Bird Prize is just as exciting the Early Bird home at Somerton Park also comes fully furnished professionally decorated and with a $50,000 cash prize tickets must be purchased before midnight Friday March 11 The Early Bird Home located at 21 Rymill Road is a destination of luxury in the beach side suburb The extraordinary 4-bedroom family home has been custom-built and professionally styled by Scott Salisbury Homes Decked out with luxurious interiors and a neutral colour palette you’ll be stunned by the elegance yet warmth of the space A stretch of corridor leads you into the open plan living space featuring a gourmet kitchen fit out with an island bench fridge and benchtops that wrap around to a butler’s corner The kitchen looks onto the dining area bringing an integrated space perfect for entertaining The open plan area envelops the stunning outdoor patio get ready for balmy nights with friends and family and plenty of space for the kids to play There’s a large loungeroom upstairs for a more intimate relaxing area The laundry comes equipped with Fisher & Paykel washer and dryer Feel the prestige of the home with double-glazed windows throughout Not only does entering the Early Bird draw give you the chance to call this space yours but it’s also all to support an amazing cause By purchasing a ticket in the Home Lottery you are supporting The Hospital Research Foundation Group in developing world-leading research improving treatments and creating vital healthcare services for the community To be in the draw for the Early Bird Prize Visit homelottery.com.au The Somerton Park property at 21 Marine St is up for grabs Bought as an ex-display home almost five years ago and having been meticulously maintained ever since this spectacular Somerton Park property still offers that same brand-new home feel today Vendor George and his family bought the ex-Medallion display home at 21 Marine St in 2018 quality construction and the sense of space it offered their family for about the first year we pinched ourselves thinking SA house prices hit record high in February Why househunters are lining up to see inside this house Where SA rents have soared most The contemporary kitchen has a walk-in pantry “We came from the foothills and moved to the coast and it was a whole new scene for us “We’ve got two older children and I wish we’d known about this area when they were younger – we really love it here “The location is simply amazing – you really do feel you’re living a cosmopolitan lifestyle as you’re only minutes away from the beach and 10 to 15 minutes “You really don’t have to leave this neighbourhood as you have everything here that you need.” The home offers some 324sq m of indoor and outdoor living space over its two levels and has three bedrooms – the master on the ground floor with a walk-in robe and ensuite and the other two on the upper level – both with ensuites “There’s also a spacious living room with a study nook up here “The lower level is all about living and entertaining and features a double garage – perfect for the couple’s supercar collection – a study and an open-plan kitchen (complete with V-Zug appliances) living and dining room flowing to a terrace which overlooks a low-maintenance garden The property is only a short walk to the beach and are always travelling interstate and overseas so we love the low-maintenance garden and courtyard and the biggest bonus is the rear gate to Seaforth Park,” George says George says the home gives families the opportunity to buy a new-feeling property in a location that is second-to-none “It really has been such a blessing living here,” George says “We are really going to miss it but we are confident the new owners will fall in love with this house as much as we did.” Centennial has filled the first stage an industrial park completed last year in Melbourne’s inner west Tottenham Repco arm GPC has leased the tenancy – Warehouse B at 414-418 Somerville Road – for an initial five years CBRE’s Fergus Pragnell and Lachlan May were the agents The deal comes 15 months since Centennial secured Cleanaway and Florsheim to the balance (19,601 sqm) of the first stage of the estate The fund manager and developer acquired the 10.37 hectare parcel which made way for the estate in two parts between 2018 and 2019 (story continues below) With the transaction, the landlord has leased over 21,000 in Melbourne this month including, elsewhere in the west, at the Brooklyn Industrial Park, to JBS Foods and Sunbeam Alpine Meanwhile in the north’s Somerton Park Drive Distribution Centre it secured transport group Centurion to 8015 sqm for five years Knight Frank’s Daniel De Sanctis and Thomas Dodd brokered that deal The Hospital Research Foundation Home Lottery’s Grand Prize includes a $3M Somerton Park home that could soon see you living mortgage-free with $500,000 in the bank The Hospital Research Foundation Home Lottery’s Grand Prize includes a $3M Somerton Park home that could soon see you living mortgage-free with $500,000 in the bank The Grand Prize brings you to the coast of Adelaide at 23 Rymill Road It comes fully furnished and professionally decorated just waiting for you to settle in This Scott Salisbury Art Deco-inspired home will captivate you with its sweeping curves that band around the entire house The curved designs stretch through the interior with a grand spiral staircase and floor to ceiling windows that overlook a bold blue pool Soft cream colours and terracotta décor bring a relaxed vibe to every room The kitchen downstairs features a simplistic design and an open layout with curved benchtops and a wall of storage The kitchen overlooks the open plan living space with an 8-seater dining table and large lounge area to relax amongst the stunning space The home has a 6-seater table outdoors that is undercover by the in-built barbeque and pool making the perfect entertaining space You’ll have the choice of a master suite either upstairs or down The bedroom downstairs is segregated away from other bedrooms and offers a spacious walk-in-robe and double vanity bathroom A second large bedroom is upstairs with a robe that wraps around the room and into the ensuite Also upstairs is a spacious bathroom with double vanities and a large bathtub to cater for the remaining two bedrooms Reset or relax upstairs in the dual living area offering a balcony go for a stroll by the shores at your leisure you won’t ever want to leave the gorgeous home Not only does entering the 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The former owners of JR’s Surf & Ski have said goodbye to their dream home in Somerton Park which has been described as one of the state’s most unique residences The property, at 56 Walkers Rd, was one of Realestate.com.au’s most viewed properties nationally last month and sold after just two weeks on the market It was listed with Bhen & Co Real Estate and was advertised without a price guide Vendor Kira Rawson said it was love at first sight when she first walked through the doors of their cherished family home “We bought the house probably five years ago,” she said we fell in love with the natural light that streamed in through the front passageway we just redesigned the floorplan to add more natural light to it.” Vendors Kira and Will Rawson with their children are selling their unique Somerton Park home Supplied by: Gareth Williams of Art Department Creative however the family were excited for their next chapter as they plan to move to Byron Bay to focus on their children we want to take some time to focus on them and not so much on a nine-to-five job,” she said until we had an opportunity to move interstate – if we could take the house we would.” Ms Rawson said she wouldn’t be surprised if another family fell in love with the property “I love that everything can be comfortably lived in having young kids we didn’t want them not sitting on the floor or touching something,” she said “All the natural elements mean the kids can be kids in the space “It’s a large home and it’s perfectly set up there’s a kids wing where they have their own space and the parents can be separate.” Selling agent Brad Henderson said there had been an overwhelming response to the property from buyers keen to break into the sought-after suburb “It’s had over 200 groups through open inspections,” he said but we’ve also had interstate interest mainly from Sydney “I’ve been doing one hour opens because people just hang around not to be cliche but it feels like an escape.” The bespoke home offers an open-plan kitchen dining and living area that effortlessly connects to a fire pit patio and a sparkling inground pool The home also has a master suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite a laundry and a cubby house and inground trampoline for the kids to enjoy the property also includes fully landscaped gardens by renowned designer Mon Palmer Unlike anything he has seen before on Adelaide’s property market Mr Henderson said the property had an ambience about it it’s just not comparable to anything we’ve worked with which is why the campaign is an open tender,” he said “The way the gardens and greenery come into the home from the outside Somerton Park has a median house price of $928,000 with a growth of 33.5 per cent over the last three years before auctionEleanor Miller SA “House Rules” contestants Harry and Kate IF you were one of the many buyers with their eye on this former House Rules reality TV show home It has already sold … ahead of its auction that was scheduled for this weekend Sales agent Simon Noakes of Harris Real Estate said the home at 2A Salisbury St, Somerton Park sold on Friday after just two weeks on the market for $885,000 The sum was “well beyond the owners’ expectations” and was one of two pre-auction offers made adding the result was “not really surprising” given the home’s location west of Brighton Rd “The location was just premium there,” he said the home last sold just over two years ago for $550,000 Owners Kate Whiting and James “Harry” Harrison had originally planned to live in the home for a few years save money and knock it down to build a new home But the now-separated couple’s plans changed when they were selected to appear on Channel 7 reality renovation program House Rules last year The program involves contestants handing over their house keys and a list of rules to other contestants More on the couple’s renovation experience here the home included plenty of quirky design features including striking feature tiles in the bathrooms and feature splashbacks in the laundry and kitchen “The owners had done a really good job of presenting it after the show,” Mr Noakes said “It had really high end finishes and the floorplan was completely changed (by the renovation).” He said the property appealed to a mix of young buyers and downsizers and the opens also attracted their fair share of curious onlookers who had enjoyed the TV show The property was SA’s second most viewed of the last week on realestate.com.au but “very liveable” 1950s house in Somerton Park has sold for more than $1 million and there are already plans to knock it down The updated three-bedroom home at 57 College Rd was described as “move-in ready” by selling agent Brad Allan of Gary J Smith Real Estate “The home was located west of King George Ave and you don’t have to cross any main roads to get to the beach you can walk straight up the footpath,” Mr Allan said “A lot of the surrounding homes are on full blocks and the homes that are being knocked down and rebuilt Mr Allan said the home was also zoned for popular schools including Paringa Primary School and Brighton High School making it popular with families both locally and interstate “Everyone was looking at the home for its location and that’s what driven the price point,” Mr Allan said it’s up there with Glenelg South,” Mr Allan said plan to send their children to the local schools and eventually build their dream home “The buyers plan to live in it for a short period of time and then knock it down and rebuild,” Mr Allan said Set on a 696sqm block and behind a secure and private front fence the median house price in Somerton Park is $942,000 Former House Rules contestants Kate Whiting and James ‘Harry’ Harrison are selling their Somerton Park home A SOMERTON PARK home gives you the chance to own a piece of Australian reality TV history Former House Rules contestants Kate Whiting and James ‘Harry’ Harrison have just listed the home they bought in 2015 The now-separated couple had originally planned to live in the home for a few years save money and then knock it down and build a new home but all that changed when they made it onto the show handing their house keys and a list of rules over to other contestants who renovated it room by room although it was a pressure-cooker environment the couple had loved their time on the show and were thrilled with the final product “For a lot of people that would be quite nerve-racking because a lot of the control is out of your hands but we were just so excited because our house was so bad prior to the renovation that anything they were going to do to it was going to be an improvement,” Kate said or it can be done really well and ours turned out really well “We were a young family and lucky enough to end up with our dream home.” being sold through Harris Real Estate’s Simon Noakes and Callan Eames open-plan living and features striking interior design although transformed by a lot of other people the home still reflected their personalities “It reflects our natural way of living — I’m a bit of a hippy so you can see that with the natural timbers and lots of greenery,” she said “Yes it’s Boho and there are patterned tiles and quite a bit happening but then I think it’s really well-balanced for the minimalist “There are certainly parts in the house that people will either love our they absolutely won’t be to their tastes.” Kate has recently signed with Finesse Models Australia and Harry is currently working on a local housing development .prefix__st0{fill:#333}Access Account Photo: Image courtesy of Jack Fenby / Summertown Studio When Aman Takhar bought an old, rundown bus, he’d hoped it would become a roving pizza van. Instead it found a forever home right outside Summertown Studio. Words by Tess Fuller· Updated on 11 Aug 2021· Published on 02 Aug 2021 He picked it up with plans to expand his hole-in-the-wall CBD pizzeria with a roaming food truck Instead, he met with Sharni Honor and Sarah Bradford of retail and co-working space Summertown Studio who agreed to let him park the new pizza van right outside The Somerton site has become a magnet for local creatives and businesses live music and regular appearances by Gang Gang's food truck And now visitors will be able to grab Hey Bianca’s Napoli- and Sicilian-style pizzas nightly The bus is open for pick-ups (and delivery) from 5pm every day except Fridays when it's open from 12pm for takeaway and dine-in “We’re so pumped for people to be able to buy their pizza drink good coffee and hang out in the sunshine,” says Honor Hey Bianca favours traditional Italian ingredients The Miele is topped with casalingo salami and nutty Asiago cheese and finished with a drizzle of chilli honey for the perfect balance of sweetness and spice The pizza dough is proofed for up to 72 hours The company also uses less yeast than most takeaway pizza places “You know how sometimes when you eat takeaway pizza and you feel really thirsty afterwards?” says Takhar “It’s usually because they’ve used a shit-tonne of yeast so you don’t feel super full [afterwards].” Hey Bianca is offering takeaway and delivery every evening from the Summertown Studio location The delivery catchment takes in Marino in the south West Beach in the north and Cumberland Park to the east Hey Bianca at Summertown Studio 13 Paringa Avenue, Somerton Park Hours: Mon to Tue 5pm–8.30pm Wed to Thu 5pm–9pm Fri 12pm–10pm Sat 5pm–9.30pm Sun 5pm–8.30pm heybianca.co @heybianca_au Over the Pass: Top Visiting Chefs Share Who They’re Most Excited To See at Tasting Australia 2025 Jessica Purcell Takes Sole Operating Ownership of Niña Following Leonardo Moreira Loureiro’s Guilty Plea to Criminal Charges Restaurant Botanic Swaps Its Celebrated Degustation for an Elevated High Tea – for Two Weeks Only Cryptic clues about man found on an Adelaide beach in 1948 spawned theories of jilted lovers and cold war spies – but the truth may open up even more questions A South Australian academic’s claims to have identified “Somerton man” as a 43-year-old electrical engineer from Melbourne could finally provide answers in one of Australia’s most infamous cold cases. For 73 years, the identity of a well-dressed man found slumped by a sea wall of Somerton beach, south of Adelaide, in 1948 has been a mystery – leaving room for theories featuring jilted lovers and cold war spies. When no one came forward to identify “Somerton man”, authorities were left with only cryptic clues to guide them. A jacket and tie with their tags cut off, unused train and bus tickets – and a scrap of paper with the printed words “tamám shud”, meaning “finished” in Persian. Read moreThe doctor who carried out the autopsy at the time of the discovery believed the man had died from heart failure due to poisoning Prof Derek Abbott from the University of Adelaide said on Monday he believes the man found on 1 December 1948 a 43-year-old electrical engineer from Melbourne South Australian police have not released a statement on the identity of the man or provided an update on their own investigation following the exhumation of the man’s body last year The coroner will be asked to confirm the identification Abbott’s research was undertaken with American genealogist Colleen Fitzpatrick The pair analysed DNA evidence from hairs caught in a plaster cast made of the man’s face more than half a century ago by investigators Fitzpatrick told the Guardian she and Abbott started with a match in a DNA database (a so-called DNA-cousin to Somerton man) and then built out his family tree until they found someone who fit the description of who they were looking for “The tree included about 4,000 people when that happened.” Webb was born in 1905 but was later identified “as a person with no death record” The spot on Somerton beach Photograph: WikimediaAs to why the Melbourne man was in Adelaide Abbott said: “We have evidence that he had separated from his wife so possibly he had come to track her down.” Fitzpatrick said: “This is an amazing mystery to solve It has been one of the most interesting cases in Australia’s history It’s much more than identifying the Somerton man as Carl Webb it’s also solving the mystery of how and why he died – that may take years.” a film-maker and director of the documentary Missing Pieces about Somerton man “We knew this day was going to come at some point,” she said “We had all these grandiose ideas about him being Russian I was convinced that he was from Europe – maybe a displaced person after the second world war [who] was here alone.” and no one obviously noticed he was missing or no one followed up with the police that he was missing – I find that particularly kind of tragic.” She said the news also “turns on its head” the theory in her documentary that Australian ballet dancer Robin Thomson was the son of Somerton man The links to Thomson go back to the scrap of paper with the Persian words for “finished” found in the man’s fob pocket in his trousers The phrase was identified as coming from the classic book of Persian poetry Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám The police had asked the public if anyone had a copy of the book with the last page missing and a man came forward with the last page torn out He said it had been thrown into the back of his car around the time of the incident Also written on the back cover was the phone number of young nurse – later identified by Abbott as Jo Thomson – who lived a five minute walk away from where the man was found dead. When Thomson was taken by authorities to visit a death mask of Somerton man’s face, the taxidermist present, Paul Lawson, told ABC’s Australian Story last year it was obvious she knew the man. Abbott had attempted to contact the Thomson family, but upon finding both Jo Thomson and her son Robin Thomson dead, sought expert opinion which showed biological links between Robin and the Somerton man – likely due to sharing the same rare dental and ear conditions, on top of the muscular calves which helped Thomson become a professional dancer. Fitzpatrick said the DNA evidence disproves any genetic relationship with Robin Thomson, and therefore Abbott’s own wife – Robin Thomson’s daughter, Rachel Egan – whom Abbott met during investigations. Bilsborow said: “Now that we’ve got his name, there’s still so many questions. In fact, there’s probably more questions than there were yesterday, when we didn’t have his name. “We still don’t know who he is, or what he was doing. Was there a connection with Jo, the nurse? Was it suicide? “My feeling has always been that it’s been suicide, that Rubaiyat was known as a kind of suicide handbook,” Bilsborow said. She said although it looked as if there was nobody alive now that would remember him, she hoped to turn to the archives to answer new questions the findings opened up. “I’ve already been on Trove to see if there’s any presence of Charles Webb coming up in the old newspapers. Just trying to put together a paper trail of who he was, or might have been. “There’s almost a sequel film here, [not] of ‘who is Somerton man?’, but now it’s ‘the mysterious case of Charles Webb’.” EMERGENCY services have been dealing with incidents across Somerset overnight – including evacuating a residential park – as heavy rains and high winds continue to batter the county The Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews have been “extremely busy with flooding incidents in the Somerset area throughout the night” Incidents included flooded properties and vehicles stuck in floods with the main affected areas including Ilminster “Several crews have been utilised in assisting people with their properties and vehicles,” a spokesperson said and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service added: “Following intense rainfall across the region at the weekend several parts of Somerset were flooded on Sunday afternoon including roads and some homes in the centre of Chard and Ilminster “With further heavy rainfall expected to fall in the early hours of Monday morning a multi-agency decision was made to carry out precautionary evacuations for residents living in properties in the worst affected areas as well as two nearby caravan sites thought to be at risk “Rest centres were set up in Chard and Ilminster and all the relevant agencies will continue to work to keep residents safe.” 61 people and some pets were told to leave a residential park and taken to the rest centre at Edgar Hall A small number of other residents were picked up by family members and also checked gas cylinders and other items to ensure the properties were left in a safe condition,” the spokesperson added Follow us on Subscribe to the The New Blackmore Vale Magazine The New Stour & Avon Magazine Salisbury & Avon Gazette Former AFL star Dom Cassisi is selling his Somerton Park home at 15 Phillipps Street Former AFL great Dom Cassisi is preparing to kick off a new chapter of his life after putting his beachside home on the market The premiership-winning footballer and former Port Adelaide captain who retired from AFL in 2014 is selling his Somerton Park house at 15 Phillipps Street Mr Cassisi said he bought the 513sqm property about 14 years ago and rented out its previous red-brick house before building the existing home in 2010 It’s modern inside with plenty of living space “We knew we had to build double storey so we spent a lot of time getting the floorplan right,” said Mr Cassisi who is now the managing director of Adelaide finance company Funding Options “We wanted it to feel open and airy with lots of natural light.” He helped design the modern house with Larry Piscioneri of Reality Designs and award-winning builder Ian Krivic two bathrooms plus a powder room and a double garage Mr Cassisi said they put the main bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite on the ground floor so it would appeal to a wider range of buyers when they decided to sell All three of the remaining bedrooms are upstairs and share a bathroom and living area “We put quite a bit of focus on the entertaining area as well.” The main living areas flow onto an outdoor entertainment area living and dining area flows seamlessly through sliding glass doors onto an alfresco area with a pool There is also an outdoor shower and toilet Mr Cassisi said there was a lot to love about the house including its pool and proximity to the beach but it was the home’s main living area that really stood out for him because there’s so much natural light and the fireplace Best offers for the home will be accepted until March 2 On Saturday 17 October you can don your detective’s hat and retrace the final movements and clues of South Australia’s most baffling cold case You’re probably familiar with the mystery of the ‘Somerton Man’ an unknown man was found dead on Somerton Beach The only thing found with him was a scrap of paper in his trousers ‘tamám shud’ meaning ‘finished’ the ‘Somerton Man’ remains one of the state’s enduring mysteries thats to Adelaide Tours and the National Trust of South Australia you can retrace the man’s final movements and revisit the clues that captured imaginations around the world The tour will take place on Saturday 17 October at 10am and last approximately 90 minutes The tour starting point is Ayers House Museum For more info and to book your tickets, click here. Sand pumping to replenish the beaches between Kingston Park and Somerton Park is wrapping up ready for summer informs the South Australian Department for Environment and Water (DEW) Around 100,000 cubic meters of sand has been successfully pumped via the sand recycling pipeline from Glenelg to the beaches between Kingston Park and Somerton Park Heritage and Sustainability Cate Hart said that the sand recycling started in July and will finish ahead of schedule in late October “This annual sand recycling ensures that these southern beaches and dunes remain in good condition for the thousands of people that flock to them during the warmer months,” Ms Hart said The Government is delivering the “Securing the Future of our Coastline” program a long-term solution to restore and maintain the sand at West Beach and Henley Beach South a sand recycling pipeline will be built from Semaphore to West Beach and about 500,000 cubic meters of external sand will be imported to make up for sand losses over the years Ms Hart added that sand recycling is recommencing today (Monday 14 October) from the Semaphore South breakwater to replenish Adelaide’s most vulnerable beaches at West Beach and Henley Beach South the recycling of sand from Semaphore will provide urgently needed replenishment sand to maintain West Beach and Henley Beach South while additional external sand is sourced to increase the overall sand for Adelaide’s beach system.” The beach between Semaphore and Largs Bay jetties has been identified as a back-up sand source to use when the Semaphore South breakwater naturally replenishes Sand recycling will start from this section of the metropolitan coastline in the coming weeks Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Somerton Park ticks all boxesNews Corp Australia 27 Scarborough Street, Somerton Park. Supplied by Harris Real Estate IT’S been a much-loved family home for the past four years and now owners Darren Burgess, the outgoing Port Adelaide Football club head of high performance, and his wife Kristy are sadly leaving their Somerton Park family home to move to the UK for work Mrs Burgess says the couple found the home by chance and have since come to realise how lucky they have been to live there “We genuinely got very lucky when we found this one I’d never heard of Somerton Park to start with It’s ridiculous how good that area is,” she says “We’d just missed out on a place around the corner at auction and I was devastated and then Darren said ‘let’s swing by Scarborough St’ I was not at all in the mood for it but then we checked it out and fell in love with it because it was exactly how we live – it had the open-plan kitchen The 1925 bungalow has been renovated throughout and has four bedrooms an open-plan kitchen and family room leading out to a covered entertainment area and a rear yard with an inground glass-fenced magnesium pool and a floodlit synthetic tennis court and we did a fair lot of stuff when we moved in to spruce it up a bit,” Mrs Burgess says “The front part of the house was built in 1925 having an older house appealed to us because you have that space and you feel like you can stretch out and get dressed without banging your hand on a ceiling fan or touching the ceiling.” “The best thing I ever did was put in this whopper of a gas pool heater and we use that pool year round – it can be a storm above you and pouring with rain but 40 degrees in there with steam coming off the water.” “It’s a great entertainer and we’d often have a lot of the players over We’d host a night called ‘brothers and lovers’ and have all the indigenous boys and their partners over and get a chef in and he’d bring food out the boys would play basketball on the court “Every year at Christmas we’d have all the neighbours over for dinner – it was just a fantastic home with a really warm feel It was great for kids parties because you can put them all out on the court and just let them run amok.” Now moving to the UK for Darren’s new role as leader of English Premier League team Arsenal’s high performance program Mrs Burgess says the family will miss the home immensely “It breaks our hearts to sell this place because we genuinely just love this house and we know we’ll never find anything like this again,” she says